A Night at the Symphony is a live album and concert video by Laufey with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, released on 2 March 2023.[1] With three new cover songs, the musical material is mostly from Laufey's Everything I Know About Love and Typical of Me.[2] It was recorded at Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavík on 26–27 October 2022.[1]
| A Night at the Symphony | ||||
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| Live album by Laufey with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra | ||||
| Released | 2 March 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 26–27 October 2022 | |||
| Venue | Harpa Concert Hall | |||
| Length | 50:53 | |||
| Language | English, Icelandic | |||
| Label | AWAL | |||
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| Singles from A Night at the Symphony | ||||
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A Night at the Symphony was released as a double LP as a part of Record Store Day on 20 April 2024,[3] with 4,200 copies pressed in total.[4]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Fragile" |
| 4:09 |
| 2. | "Valentine" |
| 3:00 |
| 3. | "Dear Soulmate" |
| 4:52 |
| 4. | "I Wish You Love" |
| 2:49 |
| 5. | "Night Light" |
| 4:07 |
| 6. | "Ég Veit þú Kemur" |
| 3:36 |
| 7. | "Falling Behind" |
| 2:55 |
| 8. | "Best Friend" | Laufey | 2:59 |
| 9. | "Like the Movies" | Laufey | 3:32 |
| 10. | "The Nearness of You" | 2:48 | |
| 11. | "Let You Break My Heart Again" | Laufey | 5:02 |
| 12. | "What Love Will Do to You" |
| 3:00 |
| 13. | "Beautiful Stranger" |
| 3:31 |
| 14. | "Every Time We Say Goodbye" | Cole Porter | 4:33 |
| Total length: | 50:53 | ||
Notes
- All tracks are noted as "Live at the Symphony".
Charts
edit| Chart (2023–2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| French Jazz Albums (SNEP)[5] | 17 |
| Icelandic Albums (Tónlistinn)[6] | 4 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[7] | 31 |
| UK Albums Sales (OCC)[8] | 43 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[9] | 10 |
| UK Jazz & Blues Albums (OCC)[10] | 2 |
| US Classical Albums (Billboard)[11] | 2 |
| US Classical Crossover Albums (Billboard)[12] | 1 |
| US Jazz Albums (Billboard)[13] | 8 |
| US Traditional Jazz Albums (Billboard)[14] | 7 |
References
edit- ^ a b Williams, Sophie (2 March 2023). "Listen to Laufey's new live album 'A Night At The Symphony' from Harpa Concert Hall". NME. Archived from the original on 2 March 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ Murray, Robin (14 February 2023). "Laufey Confirms Concert Album 'A Night At The Symphony'". Clash Magazine. Archived from the original on 15 February 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "RSD 2024 Special Release: Laufey – A Night At The Symphony". Record Store Day. Archived from the original on 20 April 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ Willman, Chris (20 April 2024). "Record Store Day 2024's Most Wanted: Olivia Rodrigo & Noah Kahan, Talking Heads, Laufey, Pearl Jam, Ateez, David Bowie, Beatles, Wilco and More". Variety. Archived from the original on 20 April 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "SNEP Top Albums Jazz: Semaine du 23 Février 2024" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Archived from the original on 3 May 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "Tónlistinn – Plötur – Viku 17 – 2024" (in Icelandic). Plötutíðindi. Archived from the original on 27 April 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "A Night At The Symphony by Laufey – Scottish Albums Chart". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 26 April 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "A Night At The Symphony by Laufey – Albums Sales Chart". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 26 April 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "A Night At The Symphony by Laufey – Independent Albums Chart". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 26 April 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "A Night At The Symphony by Laufey – Jazz & Blues Albums Chart". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 26 April 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "Classical Albums: Week of March 18, 2023". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2 May 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "Classical Crossover Albums: Week of May 4, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2 May 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "Jazz Albums: Week of May 4, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2 May 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "Traditional Jazz Albums: Week of May 4, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2 May 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
External links
edit- A Night at the Symphony at Discogs (list of releases)
- A Night at the Symphony at MusicBrainz (list of releases)