Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson

The Profile

Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson (HÖH) is an Icelandic composer and musician known for evocative film scores and work across neoclassical and neofolk scenes. A frequent collaborator of Fridrik Þór Fridriksson, he scored Children of Nature (Börn náttúrunnar, 1991) and Angels of the Universe (Englar alheimsins, 2000). He has collaborated with Current 93 and has served as allsherjargoði (chief goði) of the Ásatrúarfélagið since 2003.

European Film Awards recognition for Children of Nature (1991); collaborator with Current 93; head of Iceland’s Ásatrúarfélagið since 2003.

A poetic take on Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson’s soundtrack for Fridrik Þór Fridriksson’s 1991 film Children of Nature. The review highlights his neoclassical/neofolk palette, sweeping strings, and a deep sense of solitude shaped by Iceland’s landscapes. It notes his European Film Awards recognition and ties to Icelandic cultural roots. The music is described as a breathtaking tapestry that fuses with the film’s stark imagery.