Iceland Composer Torfi Ólafsson has been active in the music business since 1972. He started the guitar school GÍS in 1993, along with Tryggvi Hubner, and still actively teaches. Torfi has composed more than 150 songs, including songs on more than 25 different albums released throughout the world. He composed the popular song "Easy To Fool" for the Icelandic Eurovison contest in 2009, and had three songs in the 2007 finals for TV-ruv in Iceland. In 1976, Torfi was the first composer to write an original song for Icelandic singer Bjork for radio.
Albums reeased by Torfi Ólafsson include Kvöldvísa 1980, songs composed to poems by Steinn Steinarr; Nóttin flýgur 1987, composed to poems by various poets; Aldarminning Davíðs Stefánsson 1995; Íslandstónar 1 1996, an instrumental) Jólahátíð 1996 (songs, stories and poems for Christmas); Poems and Melodies from Iceland 1997 (a collaboration with Magnús Magnússon); Íslandstónar 2 1998 (Instrumental) and Íslandstónar 3 1998 (Instrumental). Romantic Sax, a collaboration with Þórir Úlfarsson and Kristin Svavarsson, was released in 1999. and "Í draumi sérhvers manns" was named the Best Album of 1980-2000.
A WINTER MORNING - BLUES FROM ICELAND
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 2011
New Blues from Iceland, icelandic lyric by the one and only Johann G, and performed by the best icelandic musicians, -one of the best original song composed by Torfi Olafsson, vocals by Thor Breidfjord -Haunting, tender and bluesy. Male Vocals, European Music, European. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
new song adoration composed and published on audiosparx in december 2011, Instrumental, Spiritual Music, Inspirational. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
original new song-classical guitar theme. loving and sentimental. Instrumental, Pop Music, Easy Listening. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Flute, strings and harp give this lovely track a romantic feel. Full, sweet, Lovely and exhilirating. Perfect for establishing a calming and loving mood. Instrumental, New Age Music, New Age Acoustic
AUTUMN NIGHT (HAUSTKVÖLD)
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 1984
Ideal for romantic and exotic scenes, mix with keyboards and guitar to create truly angelic sounding music. Male Vocals, European Music, Icelandic Music
instrumental song played on a classical guitar- strings and percussion original song composed by Torfi Olafsson 2008- peaceful music track, Instrumental, Spiritual Music, Instrumental Gospel. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Instrumental classical guitar, good for advertisements TV and films, Instrumental, Pop Music, Acoustic Pop. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
new sentimental instrumental song composed and published on audiosparx in december 2011, Instrumental, New Age Music, Nature. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
cool orginal instrumental song, electric and classical guitars in theme, Instrumental, Pop Music, Soft Pop. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
CHRISTMAS SONG (JÓL)
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 1988
Icelandic female vocals are prominently featured on this beautiful and atmospheric mid tempo track with lovely instrumentation. Ideal for romantic and exotic scenes, alluring background vocals mix with keyboards and guitar to create truly angelic sounding music. vocals by Helga Möller /Johann Helga, Female Vocals, European Music, Icelandic Music. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
new Country road song-
playback produced by studiopros. com, Instrumental, Country Music, Country Rock. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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470679
3:20
Med Fast
COUNTRYSONG FOR JOHNNY
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 2011
new instrumental country song- calm and easy, Instrumental, Country Music, Traditional Country. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
instrumental song - flute, strings- percussion, Instrumental, New Age Music, Nature
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493264
2:56
Med Slow
DON´T FALL FOR THAT WOMAN (VERSION 2)
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 2013
A cool blues telling guys to stay clear of a woman, even though she's beautiful and tempting cos she's got a reputation for breaking hearts. Male Vocals, Rock Music, Blues Rock. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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601692
3:22
Med Slow
DON´T FALL THAT WOMAN
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 2013
A cool blues telling guys to stay clear of a woman, even though she's beautiful and tempting cos she's got a reputation for breaking hearts. Male Vocals, Blues Music, Chicago Blues. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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594102
3:21
Med Slow
DRIVIN' ON A BUMPY ROAD
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 2011
roadhouse- country guitar song, - relaxe in a restaurant, Instrumental, Country Music, New Country. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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477403
3:16
Med Fast
DROPINN HOLAR HARÐAN STEIN. THE DROP MAKES A HOLE.
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 2012
new cool blues in icelandic performed by Torfi Olafsson blues guitarist and vocals by Siggi Sig iceland best blues singer, Male Vocals, European Music, Icelandic Music. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
very popular country song from the icelandic writers Torfi Olafsson (music) and Thorkell Olgeirsson (lyric) this song hit it big time in eurovision-songcontest in Iceland 2009, Male Vocals, Country Music, New Country
first version of this popular country song from the icelandic writers Torfi Olafsson (music) and Thorkell Olgeirsson (lyric), Male Vocals, Country Music, Traditional Country. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
cheerful, airy and animated instrumental track, Instrumental, Dance Music, Dance-Pop. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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510128
2:41
Medium
FROM LAREDO TO CHEYENNE
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 2011
This is a beautiful country ballad that tells the story of a man who chooses a musicians life on the road and forsakes a steady, settled existence even if it costs him his love. A perfect credit roll song or as a play over for a sequence in a road movie/Tv show- lyric by Tim Earle- vocals by Sverrir, Male Vocals, Country Music, Classic Country. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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500319
3:08
Med Slow
GUITARSONG FOR THE COUNTRY
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 2008
Classic Country instrumental, Instrumental, Country Music, Classic Country. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
new orgianal country song
produced by studiopros. com, Male Vocals, Country Music, Classic Country. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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469072
3:24
Med Fast
HOLD ME CLOSE (HALTU MÉR FAST)
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 1988
Nice icelandic track-Poem by Adalsteinn Asberg and music by Torfi Olafsson. Performed by Bjarni Arason 1990, Male Vocals, European Music, Icelandic Music
A well known icelandic poem written about 1935 by Steinn Steinarr, music by Torfi Olafsson. Performed by Johann G. Johannsson and the band Mezzoforte in december 1978, Male Vocals, European Music, Icelandic Music
new instrumental guitarparty - country- popsong, Instrumental, Country Music, Country Pop. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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536357
3:07
Med Slow
HOUSE BY HAVALLAGATA (HÚS VIÐ HÁVALLAGÖTU)
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 1980
Nice icelandic song Performed by Eyþor Gunnarsson in the band Mezzoforte with lead singer johann Helgason. Male Vocals, European Music, Icelandic Music
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469409
2:37
Slow
I AIN´T BEEN MESSIN´ AROUND
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 2012
This is a highly original new blues number, saying everything about the desperation of a night on the demon drink! .... And the inevitable regrets that come with the morning after! vocals by Siggi Sig from Iceland, lyrics by Tim Earle. Male Vocals, Blues Music, Chicago Blues. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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546946
3:48
Med Fast
I AM SORRY LITTLE BIRD
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 2011
Delicate loving and with sentimental regret. -Very new original song by Torfi Olafsson, -lyric by englishman Tim Earle. Vocals by Sverrir Baldur Torfason, Male Vocals, Pop Music, Acoustic Pop. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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493059
2:58
Slow
I AM STILL GOIN´ STRONG (EG ÞRAUKA ENN)
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 2007
icelandic Volcano rock´n roll song, lyric and vocals by Runar Juliusson one of the best Icelandic rocker ever. Runar was in the band Hljomar from Keflavik, Trubrot and Geimsteinn and many others. Male Vocals, European Music, European
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473915
3:18
Medium
I FORGOT TO TELL YOU
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 2011
new guitar-instrumental country song, Instrumental, Country Music, Country Ballads. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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498609
3:27
Medium
I LIKE IT ON THE ROCKS
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 2012
Ladies and gentleman here he is vocalist Siggi Sig (57) Iceland best blues-rock singer ever- song by Torfi Olafsson- lyric by Tim Earle, Male Vocals, Rock Music, Blues Rock. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
original new instrumental song- loving and sentimental. flute- guitar -piano-strings, Instrumental, Pop Music, Easy Listening. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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509463
3:53
Slow
IN A DREAM (Í DRAUMI SÉRHVERS MANNS)
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 1978
Yery well known icelandic lyric by Steinn Steinarr, music by Torfi Olafsson. Performed by Eirikur Hauksson. Male Vocals, European Music, Icelandic Music
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469401
4:16
Medium
IN THE SPRING - (VORKVEÐJA)
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 1986
Old icelandic poem by Johann Gunnar Sigurdson. Music by Torfi Olafsson from the album "Nottin flygur" 1987, Male Vocals, European Music, Icelandic Music
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469399
3:58
Medium
IN THE TEMPLE (Í MUSTERINU)
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 1989
Recorded in a church in Iceland with great baritone male singers Bergthor Palsson
and Gudlaugur Viktorsson and with
organist Jonas Thorisson and Martial Naurdeu on flute. Male Vocals, European Music, Icelandic Music
new blues from Iceland by Torfi Olafsson, lyric by Thorkell Olgeirsson, performed by Siggi Sig and Eddi Lar, best blues-rock, performers, in Iceland. Male Vocals, Rock Music, Blues Rock
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523610
3:40
Med Slow
IT´S ALL BECAUSE OF YOU
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 2010
very new country popsong- by Torfi Olafsson (music) and Tim Earle (lyric) - vocals produced by studiopros. com -in LA --- a power ballad about unconditional love! Female Vocals, Country Music, Country Ballads. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
A very cool, new pop/rock song depicting the desire to be kept up to date with a lovers whereabouts and movements, based on the theme of lonliness as a relationship comes to an end and the story teller, not quite being able to let go, despite the inevitability of a break up. Female Vocals, Rock Music, Blues Rock. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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548079
3:12
Med Slow
LATE AT NIGHT- (NÚ SKAL LEIKA Á LANGSPILIÐ VEIKA)
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 1980
music by Torfi Olafsson and lyric by David Stefansson fra Fagraskogi near Akureyri, Iceland Very lyrical song, Male Vocals, European Music, Icelandic Music. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Flute, strings and harp give this lovely track a romantic feel. Ideal track for dramatic films and television shows, travel scenes of beautiful countryside, relaxation, leisure, and more. Full, sweet, Lovely and exhilirating. Perfect for establishing a calming and loving mood. Instrumental, New Age Music, New Age Acoustic
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493278
4:00
Slow
ME AND THE NATION (ÞJÓÐIN OG ÉG)
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 1978
Well known icelandic lyric written by Steinn Steinarr with music by Torfi Olafsson. Male Vocals, European Music, Icelandic Music
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469396
3:37
Fast
MEMORIAL OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER (MINNISMERKI ÓÞ..)
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 2011
new nice instrumental guitar country song, thanks to Arni Heidar in Keflavik, Iceland for the Gibson guitar (Chet Atkins SST), Instrumental, Country Music, Traditional Country. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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506297
3:08
Med Slow
NIGHT POEM (KVÖLDVÍSA)
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 1980
Title song from the LP Kvoldvisa 1980, performed by Johann Helgason and the band Mezzoforte. Male Vocals, European Music, Icelandic Music
very new nice instrumental guitarsong, Instrumental, Pop Music, Dream Pop. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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538790
3:11
Med Slow
ONE NIGHT ON A GREYHOUND BUS
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 2005
Good time Country song. Lyric by Thorkell Olgeirsson, music by Torfi Olafsson. song produced by studiopros. com, Male Vocals, Country Music, Classic Country. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
A fantastic, moving, rich Gospel song, sung as a duet by LA studiopros singers. The song is about faith, belief and praise in the true sense. This is a perfect song for a Christian solo artist, band or choir. Mixed Vocals, Spiritual Music, Traditional Gospel. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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548075
3:40
Slow
PRAISE THE LORD (VERSION 2)
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 2012
A fantastic, moving, rich Gospel song, performed by LA studiopros singers. The song is about faith, belief and praise in the true sense. This is a perfect song for a Christian solo artist, band or choir. Mixed Vocals, Spiritual Music, Christian Pop. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
new beautiful instrumental guitar ballad with orchestra band, Instrumental, Pop Music, Easy Listening. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
icelandic rock´n roll song lyric by Thorkell Olgeirsson performed by young icelandic rock-singer star. Male Vocals, Rock Music, Pop Rock. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
instrumental, medium slow/ flute/strings/harp, Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
brand new yoga song good for meditation, inspired by Krishna das and Jai Uttal, vocals by the young talented singer Siddhartha from Iceland. Male Vocals, New Age Music, Meditation. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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517625
5:26
Slow
SONG FOR THE SPRING - (VORLJÓÐ)
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 1988
Icelandic poem and music performed by Johanna Linnet. Female Vocals, European Music, Icelandic Music. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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469400
4:08
Med Slow
SPRINGTIME OPUS 30. 13
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 2013
new soft instrumental guitar melodie Dreamy, heavenly and soothing. Elegant romance and love song. Delicate loving and sentimental. Instrumental, Electronic Music, Chill-out. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
soft and nice, Instrumental, Pop Music, Easy Listening. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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598735
2:47
Med Slow
THE DANDELION (FIFILLINN)
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 2011
new icelandic song by Torfi Olafsson- lyric by Thorarinn Eldjarn- guitar Edvard Larusson, vocal Torfi Olafsson. Male Vocals, European Music, Icelandic Music. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Good, solid track for computer games- video games and music for sports, Instrumental, Pop Music, Alternative Pop. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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244552
3:04
Medium
THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER - (SUMARDAGURINN FYRSTI)
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 2012
new icelandic song about The First Day of Summer, lyric by Thomas Olafur Ingimundarson, Male Vocals, European Music, Icelandic Music. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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509423
3:35
Medium
THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD (HÚSIÐ VIÐ VEGINN)
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 1979
Orginal flute song. Dreamy, heavenly and soothing. Elegant romance and love song. Delicate loving and sentimental. music by Torfi Olafsson, performed by Martial Nardeu and Thorir Ulfarsson, Instrumental, Classical Music, 21st Century. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
A beautiful, new country ballad. This song sums up thoughts about life, love, making mistakes and forgiveness, looking back on it all and moving on. The perfect song for a road movie, or mini series credit roll. song by T. Olafsson -G. Kristinsson and T. Earle. published 1. sept 2012, Male Vocals, Country Music, Country Ballads. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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547995
3:11
Med Slow
ÞÓ ÉG FARI UM ÓRAVEGU (FROM LAREDO TO CHEYENNE)
(by
Torfi Olafsson
)
Composed: 2011
new Icelandic song and lyric. Vocals by Sverrir Baldur Torfason, Male Vocals, European Music, European. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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