Kjartan Sveinsson

Post-rock, Musical Artist

1978 –

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Who is Kjartan Sveinsson?

Kjartan "Kjarri" Sveinsson is former keyboardist for the Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós. He joined the band in 1998. Being something of a multi-instrumentalist, he has also played such instruments as the flute, tin whistle, oboe and even the banjo, as well as many of the unorthodox instruments that contribute to Sigur Rós's distinctive sound. He also plays the guitar.

Kjartan has performed under the pseudonym "The Lonesome Traveller" with Sigur Rós band-mate Orri Páll Dýrason and Amiina violinist María Huld Markan Sigfúsdóttir. "The Lonesome Traveller" covered Sigur Rós songs acoustically in an alt-country style.

Kjartan also composed scores for the 2005 Academy Award nominated short film Síðasti bærinn, for award winning director Ramin Bahrani's 2009 short film Plastic Bag which features the narration of legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog, and for the 2009 film Ondine directed by Neil Jordan. Kjartan also contributes to Sigur Rós's orchestral and string arrangements, along with the group Amiina. He is also featured heavily on The Album Leaf's album, In a Safe Place, playing a wide variety of instruments.

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Born
Jan 2, 1978
Iceland
Also known as
  • Sigur Ros
  • Kjarri
  • Kjartan "Kjarri" Sveinsson
  • The Lonesome Traveller
Spouses
Nationality
  • Iceland
Profession

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on July 23, 2013

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