Three Tune Tuesday - Songs in the key of Daði Freyr

I put my Three Tune Tuesday posts on pause for a while becasue my time has not been my own over these last few weeks but I have a few minutes today and wanted to share a musician I have been listening a lot to lately with my son and wife.

Usually in the evening around 8pm we do an unwinding time as we get our son ready for bed. All screens are off and either we play a game or listen to music.

I discovered Daði Freyr when he popped up on my youtube feed. Iceland had produced some amazing musicians over the years and Daði continues that tradition. It probably has to do with the long nights and days that they get to experience life to the fullest of extremes.

He has represented Iceland in the Eurovision and formed an impromptu band for the occasion with some of his friends. Artists, but not necessarily musicians. His wife also performs in the band.

I have really gone down a rabbit hole as I try to learn all about this nutty guy. His voice is so smooth and resonates with my skull giving me such a warm feeling. His music is catchy, heartfelt and he has some incredible dance moves that would make Prince, or Squiggle as he was later known envious.

Where we Wanna be

First up, a great example of writing catchy music about the mundane. It is about the lockdowns we all experienced a few years ago because of that thing the scientists cooked up in the lab. (I think it is acceptable to say this out loud now).

The video also shows some of his amazing dance moves. As a dad I approve!

10 years

Here is his entry to the 2021 Eurovision. With his band of misfits and a cool video to go with the experience. I love the retro feel and the homemade creativity. I have been working really hard with my son to learn the moves and can't wait to take it to the dance floor. Luckily in one of his videos he gives a tutorial.

Clear my head

This is my Favourite track by Daði. Cool to chill to. His voice is so smooth and those beats lift my soul. If I had one complaint about this song it would be that I want more. It somehow feels like he clears his head before I am done hearing him out.

Take a deep dive to the rest of his stuff, you won't be disappointed. A cult classic in the making.