Reykjavík Grapevine - Nov 2021, Page 8

8 The Reykjavík Grapevine
Issue 11— 2021
I’m at the Reykjavík home of Damon Albarn
of Blur and Gorillaz fame, sitting in his
living room—an enormous space whose
defining feature is the window spanning
the entirety of one wall, offering a view of a
more untouched part of Reykjavík harbour:
black sand beaches, a small nearby island, the
imposing figure of Mt. Esja rising into the
clouds, and the expanse of slate-grey water
that stretches to the horizon. Standing just
inches from the window is an upright piano,
its back to the breathtaking panorama.
The
musician
discusses his
new album,
social justice,
and Esja as
inspiration
The View From The Piano:
Damon Albarn’s Love Affair With Iceland

Words: Andie Sophia Fontaine
Photos: Einar Snorri