ATLI ÖRVARSSON

Atli Örvarsson is an acclaimed Icelandic film and TV composer, conductor, and musician, with a vast body of work spanning over 40 major studio film productions, numerous TV shows, and collaborations with a diverse range of artists including Hans Zimmer, RZA, Ólafur Arnalds, Khalid, and Talos. His orchestral conducting and ambitious solo work further exemplify his versatile talents.

In recent years, Atli has emerged as one of the leading voices in film and TV music on the world stage, earning him notable accolades, including numerous ASCAP and BMI Awards. In 2009, he was nominated as the Breakthrough Composer of the Year at the IFMCA Awards and Discovery of the Year by the World Soundtrack Academy. In 2016 he won the prestigious HARPA Nordic Film Composer Award for his acclaimed score in the Icelandic drama feature ‘Rams’ which won the Un Certain Regard award at Cannes. Additionally, his score for the animated feature ‘Ploey’ earned a nomination for the World Soundtrack Awards’ “Public Choice Award” in 2019.

Atli’s repertoire of feature film scores includes standout works such as the political thriller Vantage Point, Netflix’s hit comedy ‘Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga’ starring Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams, as well as the action comedies ‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’ and its sequel ‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ featuring Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, and Salma Hayek.

His contributions to television are equally remarkable, notably with Apple TV’s crime drama miniseries ‘Defending Jacob’ starring Chris Evans, and long-running procedurals like NBC’s ‘Chicago Fire’, ‘Chicago P.D.’, ‘Chicago Med’, and ‘Chicago Justice’, alongside CBS’s ‘FBI’, ‘FBI: International’, and ‘FBI: Most Wanted’.

Atli has also played a pivotal role in establishing his hometown of Akureyri, Iceland as an international hub for recording film scores through his collaboration with the SinfoniaNord orchestra. Moreover, he founded the thriving INNI label to promote talented Icelandic artists to a broader audience. In 2020, Atli unveiled his expansive solo debut, ‘You Are Here’, lauded by reviewers for its evocative and serene qualities.

Atli Örvarsson's recent BAFTA nomination for his score to Apple TV's series 'SILO' underscores his ongoing impact and influence in the world of film and television music, cementing his status as a trailblazer in the industry.