After being completely bowled over by Teitur’s second album ‘The Singer’ I waited with in trepidation in the ICA for the arrival of one the Faroe Isles greatest export to adorn us with his presence. And it was with that fear -that he may not match up to the pedestal standings, that I have so openly purveyed him worthy of to people- that I duly hoped he would live up to the album he so astutely and meticulously created.

Ambling onstage with his band, Teitur looked fearful of the audience that eagerly gazed his way. He was wearing braces upon his nimble frame, a jumper that was slightly pulled out of shape from a “touring-potbelly” that Teitur seems to have developed and his usual ashen skin still looks in great need of a couple hours of the sun‘s attention. But deep down it was inevitable that this night was going to be special!

‘We Drink The Same Water’ is the first song that really grips the audience and is performed with consummate ease, yet beautifully exquisite and thankfully not over-blown. The introduction of a string section begins with an attempt at a rendition of Jerry Lee Lewis’ ’Great Balls Of Fire’ only at somewhat slower grinding pace, played in the minor key, with Teitur unable to keep a straight face as croons out the chorus.

The upbeat ‘Catherine The Waitress’ dabbles in a shift of pace, yet still ultimately delectable. The minimalist ’Singer’ focuses as much on Teitur’s voice as the reverb of the buzzing cello that’s played by the side of him. “I sing because I want to be loved” he finishes with, well tonight Teitur is loved by everyone in the ICA. An intimate insight into the make-up of this Faroe Islander, culminating in a completely captivating live show.