Ragnar Ægir - The Surface (Official Music Video)

OUT NOW: https://ffm.to/the-surface Icelandic cinematic pop artist Ragnar Ægir released his debut single ‘The Surface’ on Feb 18th. The track is accompanied by a music video which features Vikings star Ragga Ragnars who portrayed Gunnhild in the popular historical fantasy drama produced by The History Channel. The Icelandic actress recently posted a behind-the-scenes reel on her Instagram account that has been very well received by her fans and enjoyed over 320k views. The reel shows Ragga walking into the icy Atlantic ocean in a red bathing suit on a beach close to Reykjavik, the Icelandic capital, one of the resoluting scenes in the music video. REEL LINK :   / clje26jgeao   The music video narrative follows the actress through the cold streets of Reykjavik and during a normal work day at an office job. Clearly stressed and unfulfilled by her work, the protagonist ends her workday blowing off some steam with a swim at the local swimming hall, fitting for Ragga who herself is a two-time Olympic swimmer and an Icelandic champion and record holder many times over. The next day, instead of showing up at the office, she decides it's time to get unstuck, and impulsively takes a dip into the icy Atlantic ocean, giving her a short escape from her corporate job and a great feeling of freedom and satisfaction. This is not the first time Ragga shows off her swimming skills as an actress, with one of the most notable scenes from the sixth and last season of Vikings also features her swimming in icy ocean waters (spoiler alert:    • Video  ). "‘The Surface’ is about when you start doubting your path, you have to take action”, says Ragnar Ægir about his debut single. “I wanted to do a video that would capture that feeling of desperation when you become so uncertain about the path you’ve chosen.” The theme relates back to the songwriters own personal experience of finally nurturing his creative side by writing music after years of only focusing on his technology startup. “I’ve been into the icy water, and now there is no turning back” he adds. Ragga shared “When I first heard the song and heard the storyline of the music video, I immediately got excited to jump into the freezing cold Atlantic Ocean. I have always lived my life to the fullest and decided early on that I would never look back and think “I wish I had” and I feel like that has driven me to do a lot of really amazing things. I know way too many that sit at their desks from 9-5 (some even longer) and wait for the week-end to come so they can escape for a moment with any means necessary. I feel like “The Surface” is a great reminder to those people who feel stuck or lost, that it’s more than okay to let loose and live. I had a blast (and quite frankly, a freeze) shooting the music video. The team was so amazing to work with and I enjoyed the days on set immensely. “The Surface” is also so catchy that for days I would be humming it while driving, cooking or working out even.” Follow me: Instagram:   / musicbyragnar   Facebook:   / ragnaraegir   Website: https://www.ragnaraegir.com ------------------------------------------------------------ CREDITS Song performed by Ragnar Ægir Backing vocals by Theresa Quinkler Produced by Philipp Kraetzer & Ragnar Ægir Mixing & Mastering by Philipp Kraetzer Video directed by Hörður Þórhallsson Acting by Ragga Ragnars Video produced by Beit Productions, Iceland Video Crew: Ingi Lárusson - Camera Fannar Víðir Haraldsson - Lights Special thanks to : Svandís Nanna Pétursdóttir Lárus Karl Ingason Emma Wikström Ragnar Ægir - The Surface (Official Music Video) #RagnarÆgir #MusicByRagnar #TheSurface ------------------------------------------------------------ LYRICS In the middle of this cold cold town Where the rain often falls on my heavy hanging head Tears like oceans fall at my feet I release when I think of a world of understanding My youth had left me long ago But it’s finding its way home And even though I’ve roamed I can only hope…. That there's still a dreamer in me A reason to believe Under the raging sea Underneath the surface. Feeling little in this big big world But the birds and bees are still here and flying free There’s a tickle from the air I breathe Something new, is it true or illusions of possibilities My youth had left me long ago But it’s finding its way home And even though I’ve roamed I can only hope…. That there's still a dreamer in me A reason to believe Under the raging sea Underneath the surface.