Atli Örvarsson

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Raised in the small town of Akureyri in the north of Iceland, Atli Örvarsson relocated to Los Angeles early on to pursue a career in composition. There, Atli worked extensively alongside prolific TV veteran Mike Post and Hollywood legend Hans Zimmer, which launched his career leading him to score over 40 films and countless TV shows.

In 2014, Atli felt a calling to move back to Iceland and reconnect with his roots. Soon after, he started building up a studio complex in Akureyri and began his collaboration with the ‘Sinfonia Nord’ Orchestra, which has performed on many world-renowned films and productions.


Since returning to Akureyri, Atli has felt his most inspired. Once a place he yearned to escape, his hometown has now become a lifeblood for inspiration and inner peace and a catalyst in the inception of his debut album. This notion of having gone ‘full-circle’ led Atli through a process of self-reflection to discover himself and his own musical identity.

Atli’s accolades include winning the HARPA Nordic Film Composer Award for his acclaimed score to Rams, several ASCAP and BMI Film and TV Music Awards, a “Breakthrough of the Year” nomination with the IFMCA Awards in 2009, plus he was nominated for the prestigious World Soundtrack Academy’s “Discovery of the Year Award” for his score for Babylon A.D in 2009 and his score for Ploey: You Never Fly Alone was nominated for a “Public Choice Award” in 2018.

Current work for the composer is the new Apple TV+ limited series Defending Jacob starring Chris Evans—premiered April 24th 2020, as well as The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard releasing later in 2020.

Atli released his debut album You Are Here as a solo artist on 3rd July 2020 on INNI Music.
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Clary's Theme
Atli Örvarsson
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (Original Motion Picture Score)
03:22
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
03
The Return Of The Eagle
Atli Örvarsson
The Eagle (Original Soundtrack)
02:58
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
16
They're Lying
Atli Örvarsson
SILO: Season 1 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)
02:12
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
17
If You Ever Need Me
Atli Örvarsson
The Darkness (Original Soundtrack)
02:10
Composers: Atli Örvarsson - Kjartan Hólm - Sindri Már Sigfússon
08
Mourning Process
Atli Örvarsson
The Darkness (Original Soundtrack)
01:42
Composers: Atli Örvarsson - Kjartan Hólm - Sindri Már Sigfússon
17
Esca's Freedom
Atli Örvarsson
The Eagle (Original Soundtrack)
01:42
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04
Engin landamæri
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Flóra
02:25
Composers: Atli Örvarsson - Sin Fang
02
Sea of Skulls
Atli Örvarsson
SILO: Season 2 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)
01:37
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
01
SILO Main Title
Atli Örvarsson
SILO: Season 1 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)
01:39
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
19
The Hug
Atli Örvarsson
The Edge of Seventeen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
02:12
Composers: Atli Örvarsson - Hans Zimmer
04
Juliette
Atli Örvarsson
SILO: Season 1 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)
01:24
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
03
I Want To Go Out
Atli Örvarsson
SILO: Season 1 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)
01:32
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16
Eurovision Suite
Atli Örvarsson
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (Music from the Netflix Film)
06:24
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
14
Factor You In
Atli Örvarsson
SILO: Season 2 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)
01:41
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
17
Midnight in the Garden
Atli Örvarsson
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (Original Motion Picture Score)
02:15
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
02
Don't Talk About the Boat
Atli Örvarsson
HOW IT ENDS (Original Score From The Netflix Film)
01:39
Composers: Atli Örvarsson

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Albums
℗ 2025 INNI
04-04-2025
The Darkness (Original Soundtrack)
01
Main Titles
Atli Örvarsson
The Darkness (Original Soundtrack)
01:06
Composers: Atli Örvarsson - Kjartan Hólm - Sindri Már Sigfússon
02
Hulda Swims In The Ocean
Atli Örvarsson
The Darkness (Original Soundtrack)
00:53
Composers: Atli Örvarsson - Kjartan Hólm - Sindri Már Sigfússon
03
Do You Have Children?
Atli Örvarsson
The Darkness (Original Soundtrack)
01:10
Composers: Atli Örvarsson - Kjartan Hólm - Sindri Már Sigfússon
04
Flashbacks
Atli Örvarsson
The Darkness (Original Soundtrack)
03:12
Composers: Atli Örvarsson - Kjartan Hólm - Sindri Már Sigfússon
05
Glacier Hike
Atli Örvarsson
The Darkness (Original Soundtrack)
03:32
Composers: Atli Örvarsson - Kjartan Hólm - Sindri Már Sigfússon
06
New Body
Atli Örvarsson
The Darkness (Original Soundtrack)
01:44
Composers: Atli Örvarsson - Kjartan Hólm - Sindri Már Sigfússon
07
Áki's Ranch
Atli Örvarsson
The Darkness (Original Soundtrack)
02:02
Composers: Atli Örvarsson - Kjartan Hólm - Sindri Már Sigfússon
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(P) 2025 Universal Television LLC and Amazon Content Services LLC under exclusive license to Soundtrack Records Inc d/b/a Lakeshore Records. All Rights Reserved.
10-01-2025
On Call (Prime Video Original Series Soundtrack)
01
Long Beach
Atli Örvarsson
On Call (Prime Video Original Series Soundtrack)
03:22
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
02
I Want Help
Atli Örvarsson
On Call (Prime Video Original Series Soundtrack)
02:36
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
03
Hatchet
Atli Örvarsson
On Call (Prime Video Original Series Soundtrack)
01:27
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
04
Zombieland
Atli Örvarsson
On Call (Prime Video Original Series Soundtrack)
02:19
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
05
First Night
Atli Örvarsson
On Call (Prime Video Original Series Soundtrack)
01:39
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
06
Motel Stakeout
Atli Örvarsson
On Call (Prime Video Original Series Soundtrack)
02:06
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
07
Harmon's Sister
Atli Örvarsson
On Call (Prime Video Original Series Soundtrack)
01:57
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
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℗ 2024 Apple Video Programming LLC. All Rights Reserved.
15-11-2024
SILO: Season 2 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)
01
Save My Silo
Atli Örvarsson
SILO: Season 2 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)
02:43
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
02
Sea of Skulls
Atli Örvarsson
SILO: Season 2 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)
01:37
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
03
Silo 17
Atli Örvarsson
SILO: Season 2 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)
02:45
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04
Solo
Atli Örvarsson
SILO: Season 2 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)
02:55
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05
On the Inside
Atli Örvarsson
SILO: Season 2 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)
04:31
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
06
Mirror Mirror
Atli Örvarsson
SILO: Season 2 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)
01:52
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
07
Ambush
Atli Örvarsson
SILO: Season 2 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)
02:28
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
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Les Armateurs / 22D Music under exclusive licence to 22D Music
26-06-2023
Runes (Bande originale de la série)
01
Runes : Suite I
Atli Örvarsson
Runes (Bande originale de la série)
04:17
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
02
Runes : Suite II
Atli Örvarsson
Runes (Bande originale de la série)
02:12
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
03
Runes : Suite III
Atli Örvarsson
Runes (Bande originale de la série)
03:22
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
04
Neel Clan
Atli Örvarsson
Runes (Bande originale de la série)
02:14
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05
Magic Inside Me
Atli Örvarsson
Runes (Bande originale de la série)
01:50
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06
Hela
Atli Örvarsson
Runes (Bande originale de la série)
03:20
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07
Goubelins Realm
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Runes (Bande originale de la série)
01:17
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
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℗&© 2023 Apple Video Programming LLC. All Rights Reserved
05-05-2023
SILO: Season 1 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)
01
SILO Main Title
Atli Örvarsson
SILO: Season 1 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)
01:39
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
02
Irrevocable
Atli Örvarsson
SILO: Season 1 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)
03:10
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
03
I Want To Go Out
Atli Örvarsson
SILO: Season 1 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)
01:32
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
04
Juliette
Atli Örvarsson
SILO: Season 1 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)
01:24
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
05
Overheating
Atli Örvarsson
SILO: Season 1 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)
03:25
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
06
Amazing Adventures
Atli Örvarsson
SILO: Season 1 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)
02:13
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
07
Spoken Request
Atli Örvarsson
SILO: Season 1 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)
04:24
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
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INNI
14-10-2022
7 Cycles
01
Shards
Atli Örvarsson
7 Cycles
03:29
Composers: Atli Orvarsson
02
Inertia
Atli Örvarsson
7 Cycles
05:25
Composers: Atli Orvarsson
03
Through Time
Atli Örvarsson
7 Cycles
03:39
Composers: Atli Orvarsson
04
Under Water
Atli Örvarsson
7 Cycles
03:55
Composers: Atli Orvarsson
05
Clouds
Atli Örvarsson
7 Cycles
04:24
Composers: Atli Orvarsson
06
A New Beginning
Atli Örvarsson
7 Cycles
04:25
Composers: Atli Orvarsson
07
7 Years
Atli Örvarsson
7 Cycles
02:16
Composers: Atli Orvarsson
INNI
23-09-2022
No Limit/Sous Emprise (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)
01
Sous Emprise Theme
Atli Örvarsson
No Limit/Sous Emprise (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)
03:06
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
02
Opening
Atli Örvarsson
No Limit/Sous Emprise (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)
02:54
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
03
Vers le Sud
Atli Örvarsson
No Limit/Sous Emprise (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)
02:30
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
04
Diving School
Atli Örvarsson
No Limit/Sous Emprise (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)
02:36
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
05
Roxana & Pascal
Atli Örvarsson
No Limit/Sous Emprise (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)
02:08
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
06
Mathieu Dive
Atli Örvarsson
No Limit/Sous Emprise (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)
07:36
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
07
Meters
Atli Örvarsson
No Limit/Sous Emprise (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)
04:11
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
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2021 Paramount Music
24-12-2021
Defending Jacob (Apple TV+ Limited Series Soundtrack)
01
Secrets and Lies
Atli Örvarsson
Defending Jacob (Apple TV+ Limited Series Soundtrack)
04:24
Writer: Atli Örvarsson / Composers: Atli Örvarsson
02
First Day in Court
Atli Örvarsson
Defending Jacob (Apple TV+ Limited Series Soundtrack)
06:19
Writer: Atli Örvarsson / Composers: Atli Örvarsson
03
Leaving for the Trial
Atli Örvarsson
Defending Jacob (Apple TV+ Limited Series Soundtrack)
02:11
Writer: Atli Örvarsson / Composers: Atli Örvarsson
04
Grand Jury
Atli Örvarsson
Defending Jacob (Apple TV+ Limited Series Soundtrack)
02:55
Writer: Atli Örvarsson / Composers: Atli Örvarsson
05
Warmth and Grief
Atli Örvarsson
Defending Jacob (Apple TV+ Limited Series Soundtrack)
03:38
Writer: Atli Örvarsson / Composers: Atli Örvarsson
06
It Was an Accident
Atli Örvarsson
Defending Jacob (Apple TV+ Limited Series Soundtrack)
02:36
Writer: Atli Örvarsson / Composers: Atli Örvarsson
07
Hope Is Missing
Atli Örvarsson
Defending Jacob (Apple TV+ Limited Series Soundtrack)
03:22
Writer: Atli Örvarsson / Composers: Atli Örvarsson
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INNI
29-10-2021
Wolka
01
Wolka
Atli Örvarsson
Wolka
05:51
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
02
Anka Surrenders
Atli Örvarsson
Wolka
04:04
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
03
Robert's Daughters
Atli Örvarsson
Wolka
03:26
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
04
Anka & Robert
Atli Örvarsson
Wolka
03:34
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
05
Dorota
Atli Örvarsson
Wolka
02:37
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
06
Roadtrip
Atli Örvarsson
Wolka
05:24
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
07
Mariusz Fires
Atli Örvarsson
Wolka
03:00
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
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(P) 2021 Lions Gate Films / Millennium Media under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment.
11-06-2021
The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
01
The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard
Atli Örvarsson
The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
03:09
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
02
Aristotle Theme
Atli Örvarsson
The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
02:00
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
03
Helicopter Chase
Atli Örvarsson
The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
03:15
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
04
Flashback of Mom
Atli Örvarsson
The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
03:20
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
05
Kidnapped by Interpol
Atli Örvarsson
The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
02:37
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
06
Cafe Shootout
Atli Örvarsson
The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
01:14
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
07
Aristotle Captures the Gang
Atli Örvarsson
The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
02:52
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
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INNI
02-10-2020
Flóra
01
Suðurgata 7
Atli Örvarsson
Flóra
02:57
Composers: Atli Örvarsson - Sindri Már Sigfússon
02
Steinbrjótur
Atli Örvarsson
Flóra
03:10
Composers: Atli Örvarsson - Sin Fang
03
Sá Blóm Í Fjarska
Atli Örvarsson
Flóra
03:12
Composers: Atli Örvarsson - Sin Fang
04
Engin landamæri
Atli Örvarsson
Flóra
02:25
Composers: Atli Örvarsson - Sin Fang
05
Horfa útum Bílgluggann
Atli Örvarsson
Flóra
02:34
Composers: Atli Örvarsson - Sin Fang
06
Blágresi Og Brennisóley
Atli Örvarsson
Flóra
02:42
Composers: Atli Örvarsson - Sin Fang
07
Mæti Í Vinnuna Á Mánudegi
Atli Örvarsson
Flóra
01:58
Composers: Atli Örvarsson - Sin Fang
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INNI
03-07-2020
You Are Here
01
Húm, Pt. 1
Atli Örvarsson
You Are Here
03:38
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
02
Húm Pt. 2
Atli Örvarsson
You Are Here
03:14
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
03
Dropar
Atli Örvarsson
You Are Here
06:00
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
04
Breathing
Atli Örvarsson
You Are Here
05:13
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
05
Vor
Atli Örvarsson
You Are Here
05:15
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
06
Flying
Atli Örvarsson
You Are Here
03:30
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
07
Beachwood
Atli Örvarsson
You Are Here
04:00
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
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22D Music
05-04-2019
Reykjavík Stories
01
In Front of Others
Atli Örvarsson
Reykjavík Stories
02:35
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
02
Summer Wedding
Atli Örvarsson
Reykjavík Stories
01:58
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
03
The Homecoming
Atli Örvarsson
Reykjavík Stories
01:57
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
04
Day One
Atli Örvarsson
Reykjavík Stories
02:37
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
05
Coming Home
Atli Örvarsson
Reykjavík Stories
03:55
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
06
Courtship
Atli Örvarsson
Reykjavík Stories
03:03
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
07
After the Funeral
Atli Örvarsson
Reykjavík Stories
02:33
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
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Netflix Music, LLC
12-10-2018
HOW IT ENDS (Original Score From The Netflix Film)
01
Sonogram
Atli Örvarsson
HOW IT ENDS (Original Score From The Netflix Film)
03:40
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
02
Don't Talk About the Boat
Atli Örvarsson
HOW IT ENDS (Original Score From The Netflix Film)
01:39
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
03
Maximum Security
Atli Örvarsson
HOW IT ENDS (Original Score From The Netflix Film)
02:22
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
04
Middle of Nowhere
Atli Örvarsson
HOW IT ENDS (Original Score From The Netflix Film)
01:38
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
05
Starlings
Atli Örvarsson
HOW IT ENDS (Original Score From The Netflix Film)
02:06
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
06
Will and Tom
Atli Örvarsson
HOW IT ENDS (Original Score From The Netflix Film)
02:14
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
07
Leaving the Reservation
Atli Örvarsson
HOW IT ENDS (Original Score From The Netflix Film)
02:57
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
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22D Music
06-06-2018
Ploey, You Never Fly Alone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (L'envol de Ploé)
01
Ploey
Atli Örvarsson
Ploey, You Never Fly Alone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (L'envol de Ploé)
04:17
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
02
Ploey Hatches
Atli Örvarsson
Ploey, You Never Fly Alone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (L'envol de Ploé)
03:21
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
03
Bunting Birds
Atli Örvarsson
Ploey, You Never Fly Alone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (L'envol de Ploé)
01:55
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
04
Meet Ploveria & Skua
Atli Örvarsson
Ploey, You Never Fly Alone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (L'envol de Ploé)
03:34
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
05
Flight School
Atli Örvarsson
Ploey, You Never Fly Alone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (L'envol de Ploé)
01:22
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
06
Shadow Attacks
Atli Örvarsson
Ploey, You Never Fly Alone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (L'envol de Ploé)
03:43
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
07
Time to Fly
Atli Örvarsson
Ploey, You Never Fly Alone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (L'envol de Ploé)
03:37
Composers: Atli Örvarsson
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