Name: Home is a song I've always remembered
Uploaded: 2015-10-09T15:18:25Z
Duration: 10 min 40 s
Description: For musician Teitur, singing is about giving away a piece of yourself to others. "If your intentions are to impress people or to get the big applause at the end," he says, "then you are taking, not giving." Listen as he plays on stage at TED2015, offering two songs about love, distance and home.

For musician Teitur, singing is about giving away a piece of yourself to others. "If your intentions are to impress people or to get the big applause at the end," he says, "then you are taking, not giving." Listen as he plays on stage at TED2015, offering two songs about love, distance and home.

Home is a song I've always remembered

Great music is an act of generosity, sharing authentic emotions and lived experiences instead of chasing applause. Through two intimate songs, stories of longing, distance, and the idea of home come alive—one recalling the ache of love measured in long-distance rates, the other painting home as both a place and a feeling. The sound of birds in the morning, a well-loved photo, or a slice of apple pie can all spark memories of belonging. Real connection happens when the intention is to give, not impress.