Sing in Iceland’s Sound Sculpture: Tvísöngur

The mountains are calling. Up on a bluff in the seaside town of Seyðisfjörður there is a sound sculpture called Tvísöngur, or duet which is a tribute to an Icelandic musical tradition.

To get there park at the Brimberg Fish Factory and hike up the hill on an old dirt road with gorgeous fjord views.

Walking uphill it will only take fifteen minutes or so, but there is still an element of adventure as you cross over a log.

After a good rain you may see a series of waterfalls tumbling down the cliffside.

If you need a break you can always sit and enjoy the surroundings of this quiet village.

On a plateau you will find the signing concrete domes by artist Lukas Kühne.

The sculpture is comprised of five interconnected domes ranging in size from 6 to 12 feet tall.

Enter through an archway to test out the resonance corresponding to Icelandic five-tone harmony.

Each dome amplifies the tone and alone on the mountaintop you don’t have to be shy to sing and see for yourself. If it is a windy day the gusts may create a sound all their own.You can continue to explore up the mountain or simply head back the way you came.

Now with a soundtrack in your mind, enjoy the view of the small fishing town.

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