Mum

Biography

Mum is a popular band from Iceland whose music stands out for the combination of soft touching vocals, distinct rhythmic patterns and expansive use of traditional and unordinary musical instruments. This project was launched as a duet in 1997 by musicians Gunnar Orn Tunes and Orvar Aoreyjarson Samarason. In a year, they were joined by twin-sisters Gyda and Kristin Anna Valtyrsdyttir. The newly formed quartet released their debut full-length record in 2000 under the title Yesterday Was Dramatic, Today Is OK. This studio work was re-issued in 2005. The music experts appraised this effort highly mostly emphasizing the unconventional music approach of the group.

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