Sigur Rós — Við spilum endalaust
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Við keyrðum út um allt
Í gegnum sól og malarryk
Við sáum öll svo margt
Já, heimsins ból og svart malbik
Við spiluðum
(hopelandic)
Við spiluðum
(hopelandic)
Við spiluðum
Dagur síungur líður
Já, endalausir og birtan
Reykur í augum svíður
Já, rifjast upp og núna man
Við spiluðum
(hopelandic)
Við spiluðum
(hopelandic)
Við spilum út um allt
Við sáum öll svo margt
Mátum allt allt upp á nýtt
Dagur síungur líður
Já, rifjast upp og núna man
Við spiluðum
(hopelandic)
Við spiluðum
(hopelandic)
Við spilum út um allt
(hopelandic)
Við spilum endalaust
Við spilum endalaust saman
Við spilum út um allt saman
Við syngjum öll saman
Í gegnum sól og malarryk
Við sáum öll svo margt
Já, heimsins ból og svart malbik
Við spiluðum
(hopelandic)
Við spiluðum
(hopelandic)
Við spiluðum
Dagur síungur líður
Já, endalausir og birtan
Reykur í augum svíður
Já, rifjast upp og núna man
Við spiluðum
(hopelandic)
Við spiluðum
(hopelandic)
Við spilum út um allt
Við sáum öll svo margt
Mátum allt allt upp á nýtt
Dagur síungur líður
Já, rifjast upp og núna man
Við spiluðum
(hopelandic)
Við spiluðum
(hopelandic)
Við spilum út um allt
(hopelandic)
Við spilum endalaust
Við spilum endalaust saman
Við spilum út um allt saman
Við syngjum öll saman
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mediamon wrote:
Question for fans: Ágætis Byrjun is the only Sigur Rós album I own.
It's one of my favourite finds of the past few years and it's often on my headphones when I write.
Is there another Sigur Rós album you'd recommend that's similar in tone?
Try ( ) or Takk...
Question for fans: Ágætis Byrjun is the only Sigur Rós album I own.
It's one of my favourite finds of the past few years and it's often on my headphones when I write.
Is there another Sigur Rós album you'd recommend that's similar in tone?
Try ( ) or Takk...
Question for fans: Ágætis Byrjun is the only Sigur Rós album I own.
It's one of my favourite finds of the past few years and it's often on my headphones when I write.
Is there another Sigur Rós album you'd recommend that's similar in tone?
I discovered these fellows here on RP a couple years back. Quite intrigued with those first few tracks - who knows what they were called. But frankly, I'm tired of the sound. This particular track is just slurp. Drivel. Spilum. Whatever that means. The album cover? Childish.
I bought this when released and was not overly impressed with the album as a whole. I listened again recently and it is one of those rare records that get better with each listen. I'm glad I gave it a second chance as there are some beautiful songs here.
EssexTex wrote:
He's never going to make it over that barrier, he's too close and his left legs too low.....the potential damage horrific...like the song.
blotto wrote:
Or in Iclelandic: "Fuck sorp."
Agreed.
fkn garbage
Or in Iclelandic: "Fuck sorp."
Agreed.
Thanks for playing Sigur Ros. There are better songs than this one, but still nice to hear on Radio Paradise.
this one sounds kind of normal...
fkn garbage
yamamiwami wrote:
It didn't! (The previous two singles from this album, "Gobbledigook" and "Inní mér syngur vitleysingur" reached #9 and #8, respectively.) This song reached only #4 on the Ultratip chart (something like Bubbling Under Top 50) in Belgium (Flanders).
That's what I was thinking. :-)
Thanks!
It didn't! (The previous two singles from this album, "Gobbledigook" and "Inní mér syngur vitleysingur" reached #9 and #8, respectively.) This song reached only #4 on the Ultratip chart (something like Bubbling Under Top 50) in Belgium (Flanders).
That's what I was thinking. :-)
Thanks!
Carl wrote:
It didn't! (The previous two singles from this album, "Gobbledigook" and "Inní mér syngur vitleysingur" reached #9 and #8, respectively.) This song reached only #4 on the Ultratip chart (something like Bubbling Under Top 50) in Belgium (Flanders).
Maybe it did in Iceland.
It didn't! (The previous two singles from this album, "Gobbledigook" and "Inní mér syngur vitleysingur" reached #9 and #8, respectively.) This song reached only #4 on the Ultratip chart (something like Bubbling Under Top 50) in Belgium (Flanders).
westslope wrote:
Maybe it did in Iceland.
I just don't understand why this song didn't make the top 40.....
Maybe it did in Iceland.
Love it!
I just don't understand why this song didn't make the top 40.....
...and stupid covers are TERRIBLE on Mars too!
I guess bad pop songs are bad pop songs no matter what the language.......
Wow.... Thought I was having a stroke....
martinc wrote:
Tyürt flüghn klôfengh flourflourfh klúgh ?
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Tyürt flüghn klôfengh flourflourfh klúgh ?
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vit wrote:
Then if you re-reverse it, it plays as Norwegian.
Wanna here something hypocritical though? I disapprove of their stuff in gibberish, but generally like their stuff in Icelandic, so I have to go and try to look up the @$! song before I can rate it "appropriately."
I feel the same way. I don't have to understand what people are saying, but I feel a lot better knowing it means something. Maybe it just shows they put some effort into the lyrics, rather than just saying, "Screw it. 'blah-de-blah-de-blork!' Yeah, that'll work."
Then if you re-reverse it, it plays as Norwegian.
Wanna here something hypocritical though? I disapprove of their stuff in gibberish, but generally like their stuff in Icelandic, so I have to go and try to look up the @$! song before I can rate it "appropriately."
I feel the same way. I don't have to understand what people are saying, but I feel a lot better knowing it means something. Maybe it just shows they put some effort into the lyrics, rather than just saying, "Screw it. 'blah-de-blah-de-blork!' Yeah, that'll work."
thats not Bruno Coulais - beating drums - cool....
a_genuine_find wrote:
I totally agree — I LOVE their "( )" album, but this song is just an unpleasant cacophony......
I have a sweet tooth for Sigur but this tune tastes sour * 2 *
I totally agree — I LOVE their "( )" album, but this song is just an unpleasant cacophony......
I thought all Sigur Ros songs were simply some fellow strangling a cat. This actually has structure and melody. Surely some mistake.
baby carrots
vit wrote:
Or volcanoes ripping it apart.
I still like the poppiness of this one.
I'm starting to think Iceland was a lot cooler when people went around setting each others' homesteads on fire and having duels on little islands and stuff.
Or volcanoes ripping it apart.
I still like the poppiness of this one.
I have a sweet tooth for Sigur but this tune tastes sour * 2 *
He's never going to make it over that barrier, he's too close and his left legs too low.....the potential damage horrific...like the song.
blotto wrote:
Sometimes when I've eaten something I know I shouldn't have, and I'm trying to purge, I will listen to SR as an alternative to sticking my finger down my throat.
Sometimes when I've eaten something I know I shouldn't have, and I'm trying to purge, I will read blotto's comments as an alternative to sticking my finger down my throat.
Sometimes when I've eaten something I know I shouldn't have, and I'm trying to purge, I will listen to SR as an alternative to sticking my finger down my throat.
Sometimes when I've eaten something I know I shouldn't have, and I'm trying to purge, I will read blotto's comments as an alternative to sticking my finger down my throat.
blotto wrote:
Sometimes when I've eaten something I know I shouldn't have, and I'm trying to purge, I will listen to SR as an alternative to sticking my finger down my throat.
That's a puerile comment...
Sometimes when I've eaten something I know I shouldn't have, and I'm trying to purge, I will listen to SR as an alternative to sticking my finger down my throat.
That's a puerile comment...
markoirl wrote:
I heard they lost their shirts in some flimsy mortgage-backed security deal. I see it's worse than I heard.
I like the way they've got some icelandic bank managers on the cover.
I heard they lost their shirts in some flimsy mortgage-backed security deal. I see it's worse than I heard.
I'm starting to think Iceland was a lot cooler when people went around setting each others' homesteads on fire and having duels on little islands and stuff.
Sometimes when I've eaten something I know I shouldn't have, and I'm trying to purge, I will listen to SR as an alternative to sticking my finger down my throat.
jadewahoo wrote:
ME TOO!! I am so glad RP turned me on to this music... I absolutely love it.
I really enjoy the music of Sigur Ros, this piece amongst them all. Sometimes I will put on SR to guide me into a dreamy sleep.
ME TOO!! I am so glad RP turned me on to this music... I absolutely love it.
blech, still horrible.
markoirl wrote:
I like the way they've got some icelandic bank managers on the cover.
Yes! The only thing missing is the angry mob of ordinary Icelanders running after them.
Easy prediction: lower reserve ratios and less leverage going forward for the Icelandic financial sector (what's left of it).
I never understood the appeal of the streaking phenomenon.
The Killers singing Icelandic 
markoirl wrote:
hahahaha good one!
I like the way they've got some icelandic bank managers on the cover.
hahahaha good one!
I spent a year in Iceland. Beautiful country, beautiful people and beautiful music. If you have never seen the Aurora Borealis rippling across the sky from horizon to horizon, then you have to visit this country.
Okay, I was joking about the Oasis song, but we both were certain this was Death Cab for Cutie.
I like the way they've got some icelandic bank managers on the cover.
this would be a good time to go take a crap, and miss this song.
I really enjoy the music of Sigur Ros, this piece amongst them all. Sometimes I will put on SR to guide me into a dreamy sleep.
Voted number 2 for best album of 2008 by Paste magazine. Yeah!
https://www.pastemagazine.com/
Here's the excerpt :
2. Sigur Rós - Med sud i eyrum vid spilum endalaust
This record’s most exhilarating peaks are found in its hushed sonic valleys, especially the anguished opening strains of “Festival.” The first half of the song scrapes away all sonic clutter, featuring a minimalist aria of keyboard swells and lead singer Jónsi Birgisson’s falsetto soaring beyond heaven to an even more blissful plateau.
https://www.pastemagazine.com/
Here's the excerpt :
2. Sigur Rós - Med sud i eyrum vid spilum endalaust
This record’s most exhilarating peaks are found in its hushed sonic valleys, especially the anguished opening strains of “Festival.” The first half of the song scrapes away all sonic clutter, featuring a minimalist aria of keyboard swells and lead singer Jónsi Birgisson’s falsetto soaring beyond heaven to an even more blissful plateau.
Jacob_Kalkan wrote:
I have opened my small eye sight and it still sounds horrible. The only thing that helps is earplugs for my ears, fiddling with my eyes doesn't help.
Try to widen your small eye seight and you might actually enjoy it. Can you imagine... there are actually other languages? 
I have opened my small eye sight and it still sounds horrible. The only thing that helps is earplugs for my ears, fiddling with my eyes doesn't help.
ziggytrix wrote:
The interesting thing about Icelandic is when you run it backwards on a record player it comes out as English.
Then if you re-reverse it, it plays as Norwegian.
Wanna here something hypocritical though? I disapprove of their stuff in gibberish, but generally like their stuff in Icelandic, so I have to go and try to look up the @$! song before I can rate it "appropriately."
The interesting thing about Icelandic is when you run it backwards on a record player it comes out as English.
Then if you re-reverse it, it plays as Norwegian.
Wanna here something hypocritical though? I disapprove of their stuff in gibberish, but generally like their stuff in Icelandic, so I have to go and try to look up the @$! song before I can rate it "appropriately."
Is this song about death?
We were on a roll there...
We were on a roll there...
Try to widen your small eye seight and you might actually enjoy it. Can you imagine... there are actually other languages?
title translation?- Við playback eternally
Run faster. It's cold in Iceland isn't it? Don't want to freeze anything off.
Is he singing backwards?
Agree that this is not one of their better efforts.
Wondering, why does a band from Iceland make up a language? They've already got a made-up language no one understands.
Wondering, why does a band from Iceland make up a language? They've already got a made-up language no one understands.
unbelieveably horrible
Very "So-So"... Listenable but nothing else!! I gave it a 4!!!
Dior wrote:
Good one. I think he's either stopped posting or been booted off. Either way, good riddance.
Hey guys, Excelsior didn't puke on this today. Maybe this time it's the bowel and he had to leave...
Good one. I think he's either stopped posting or been booted off. Either way, good riddance.Hey guys, Excelsior didn't puke on this today. Maybe this time it's the bowel and he had to leave...
scruzer wrote:
Icelandic
Can't understand a word they say, but I love it all!
The interesting thing about Icelandic is when you run it backwards on a record player it comes out as English.
Icelandic
Can't understand a word they say, but I love it all!
The interesting thing about Icelandic is when you run it backwards on a record player it comes out as English.
this album is so much spunkier than their others. love it. it's like someone gave them happy pills and pop rock.
KevinM: Bought the CD! 
Dior: I will look for that project. Merci bien. And will also look for the new Michel Rivard project!
Dior wrote:
Another idea : try the Heima DVD. Probably the best documentary on music I have ever seen. In fact, I'm not drawn to musical videos usually, this one is an exception. I have rarely, if ever, seen a project so artsy and so unpretentious at the same time. Basically, it's them giving unannounced free shows all over Iceland (sometimes nobody comes). And the sound is absolutely astounding given such conditions. The new cd is really a continuation of that evolving concept and, probably, is the reason why it is a bit less hermetic than their previous outings.
You Tube has a lot of excerpts : WOW
They are playing here tomorrow night. The show sold out in 4 minutes...and anyway I'm out of town on a business trip 
things exist that or if like or if it hates - 4.
KevinM wrote:
Actually this song is sung in Icelandic (as is most of this CD). There is a list of their songs sung in Volenska HERE
Thanks, that's good info.
Actually this song is sung in Icelandic (as is most of this CD). There is a list of their songs sung in Volenska HERE
Thanks, that's good info.
KevinM wrote:
EVERY time this (or any other) Sigur Ros song comes on you have to post the same negative comment.
It's only overplayed 'cause you don't like it - a lot more listeners like it than not so STFU already.
Sic 'em Keven!
EVERY time this (or any other) Sigur Ros song comes on you have to post the same negative comment.
It's only overplayed 'cause you don't like it - a lot more listeners like it than not so STFU already.
Sic 'em Keven!
tg3k wrote:
Nope, and not Portuguese, either. It's their own made-up language. Search for "Vonlenska" in the Wikipedia entry for Sigur Rós for more info.
Actually this song is sung in Icelandic (as is most of this CD). There is a list of their songs sung in Volenska HERE
Nope, and not Portuguese, either. It's their own made-up language. Search for "Vonlenska" in the Wikipedia entry for Sigur Rós for more info.
Actually this song is sung in Icelandic (as is most of this CD). There is a list of their songs sung in Volenska HERE
scruzer wrote:
Icelandic
Can't understand a word they say, but I love it all!
Nope, and not Portuguese, either. It's their own made-up language. Search for "Vonlenska" in the Wikipedia entry for Sigur Rós for more info.
Icelandic
Can't understand a word they say, but I love it all!
Nope, and not Portuguese, either. It's their own made-up language. Search for "Vonlenska" in the Wikipedia entry for Sigur Rós for more info.
blotto wrote:
100 more agreements and a bit of puke to go
Either that, or hit the Mute button and get over yourself already.
100 more agreements and a bit of puke to go
Either that, or hit the Mute button and get over yourself already.
purplespider wrote:
Icelandic
Can't understand a word they say, but I love it all!
What language is this? Portuguese?
Icelandic
Can't understand a word they say, but I love it all!
What language is this? Portuguese?
Dior wrote:
Well, blotto, in fact you can agree more with Excelsior. Simply post this again 102 times and add a lot of vomit.
100 more agreements and a bit of puke to go
Well, blotto, in fact you can agree more with Excelsior. Simply post this again 102 times and add a lot of vomit.
100 more agreements and a bit of puke to go
Dior wrote:
Well, blotto, in fact you can agree more with Excelsior. Simply post this again 102 times and add a lot of vomit.
Well, blotto, in fact you can agree more with Excelsior. Simply post this again 102 times and add a lot of vomit.
I really can't stand Coldplay. Oh... Wait.... This is Sigur Ros?
Still liking it alot! 1wolfy wrote:
NEW and UNUSUAL...I like it lots
Gawd No,
Make it stop, please
Worst band ever
Make it stop, please
Worst band ever
blotto wrote:
Couldn't agree more. Possibly worst I've ever heard.
Well, blotto, in fact you can agree more with Excelsior. Simply post this again 102 times and add a lot of vomit.
Couldn't agree more. Possibly worst I've ever heard.
Well, blotto, in fact you can agree more with Excelsior. Simply post this again 102 times and add a lot of vomit.
Excelsior wrote:
Excelsior wrote:
Couldn't agree more. Possibly worst I've ever heard.
This is bloody awful.
Excelsior wrote:
More annoying with each listen.
Couldn't agree more. Possibly worst I've ever heard.
Gawd I hate this band.
It's like fingernails on a chalkboard.
I can't make it through more than 10 seconds of any of their songs.
It's like fingernails on a chalkboard.
I can't make it through more than 10 seconds of any of their songs.
This is bloody awful.
Dior wrote:
Another idea : try the Heima DVD. Probably the best documentary on music I have ever seen. In fact, I'm not drawn to musical videos usually, this one is an exception. I have rarely, if ever, seen a project so artsy and so unpretentious at the same time. Basically, it's them giving unannounced free shows all over Iceland (sometimes nobody comes). And the sound is absolutely astounding given such conditions. The new cd is really a continuation of that evolving concept and, probably, is the reason why it is a bit less hermetic than their previous outings.
You Tube has a lot of excerpts : WOW
I second the recommendation for Heima - I saw it last month, it's one of the best documentaries I've ever seen.
Another idea : try the Heima DVD. Probably the best documentary on music I have ever seen. In fact, I'm not drawn to musical videos usually, this one is an exception. I have rarely, if ever, seen a project so artsy and so unpretentious at the same time. Basically, it's them giving unannounced free shows all over Iceland (sometimes nobody comes). And the sound is absolutely astounding given such conditions. The new cd is really a continuation of that evolving concept and, probably, is the reason why it is a bit less hermetic than their previous outings.
You Tube has a lot of excerpts : WOW
I second the recommendation for Heima - I saw it last month, it's one of the best documentaries I've ever seen.
westslope wrote:
Another idea : try the Heima DVD. Probably the best documentary on music I have ever seen. In fact, I'm not drawn to musical videos usually, this one is an exception. I have rarely, if ever, seen a project so artsy and so unpretentious at the same time. Basically, it's them giving unannounced free shows all over Iceland (sometimes nobody comes). And the sound is absolutely astounding given such conditions. The new cd is really a continuation of that evolving concept and, probably, is the reason why it is a bit less hermetic than their previous outings.
You Tube has a lot of excerpts : WOW
Folks: What should I buy as my first Sigur Rós CD?
Another idea : try the Heima DVD. Probably the best documentary on music I have ever seen. In fact, I'm not drawn to musical videos usually, this one is an exception. I have rarely, if ever, seen a project so artsy and so unpretentious at the same time. Basically, it's them giving unannounced free shows all over Iceland (sometimes nobody comes). And the sound is absolutely astounding given such conditions. The new cd is really a continuation of that evolving concept and, probably, is the reason why it is a bit less hermetic than their previous outings.
You Tube has a lot of excerpts : WOW
westslope wrote:
I started with Takk, which to me has more of an ambient feel. I was coming off an Explosions in the Sky-style instrumental period and SR's Takk blended right in and took it further. Great for relaxing, pleasant background, driving, etc.
Folks: What should I buy as my first Sigur Rós CD?
I started with Takk, which to me has more of an ambient feel. I was coming off an Explosions in the Sky-style instrumental period and SR's Takk blended right in and took it further. Great for relaxing, pleasant background, driving, etc.
rtwingo wrote:
Funny, I thought of Ben Gibbard.
So that's what happens when Chris Martin sings in a funny language?...
Funny, I thought of Ben Gibbard.
westslope wrote:
Take the money that you were going to spend on a Sigur Ros CD, and burn it. Trust me, it's being put to better use this way.
Folks: What should I buy as my first Sigur Rós CD?
Take the money that you were going to spend on a Sigur Ros CD, and burn it. Trust me, it's being put to better use this way.
westslope wrote:
Thank you Westslope. I think my English is improving. Start with this record and backtrack, it will be fine as every album has some unique mood attached, something anyone who's tired of Excelsior incessant hammering is bond to love. Like your posts too.
BTW, KevinM did the upload (so says his profile). He has an impressive upload record and is a long-time contributor from what I can see.
Cheers to you both
This is a little more accessible than their other stuff but still great popular music.
Love your comments Dior.
Whoever uploaded this material: A THOUSAND THANKS
Folks: What should I buy as my first Sigur Rós CD?
Thank you Westslope. I think my English is improving. Start with this record and backtrack, it will be fine as every album has some unique mood attached, something anyone who's tired of Excelsior incessant hammering is bond to love. Like your posts too.
BTW, KevinM did the upload (so says his profile). He has an impressive upload record and is a long-time contributor from what I can see.
Cheers to you both
The language Sigur Ros chose is not icelandic. It's not any... known language. It is a Sigur Ros langage. And it is very nice comment upon the conception of rock music by anglosaxons and non-anglosaxons. Take it easy racists. There's more to come from this 6 billion people planet.
Excelsior wrote:
Don't you ever stop?
If you don't like it, just mute your damn speakers. I get tired of reading your incessant rants about your dislike of this band - You're acting like you're 12-years old - Grow up already.
More annoying with each listen.
Don't you ever stop?
If you don't like it, just mute your damn speakers. I get tired of reading your incessant rants about your dislike of this band - You're acting like you're 12-years old - Grow up already.
Excelsior wrote:
Your comments are more annoying with each posting. Do we really need six postings from you on the same song, each explaining how much you hate it? Is it your intention just to incite people? I keep looking for that positive review from you on something.
More annoying with each listen.
Your comments are more annoying with each posting. Do we really need six postings from you on the same song, each explaining how much you hate it? Is it your intention just to incite people? I keep looking for that positive review from you on something.
More annoying with each listen.
So that's what happens when Chris Martin sings in a funny language?...
This is a little more accessible than their other stuff but still great popular music.
Love your comments Dior.
Whoever uploaded this material: A THOUSAND THANKS
Folks: What should I buy as my first Sigur Rós CD?
KevinM wrote:
EVERY time this (or any other) Sigur Ros song comes on you have to post the same negative comment.
It's only overplayed 'cause you don't like it - a lot more listeners like it than not so STFU already.
Hey KevinM, it's your upload right?
Thank you.
EVERY time this (or any other) Sigur Ros song comes on you have to post the same negative comment.
It's only overplayed 'cause you don't like it - a lot more listeners like it than not so STFU already.
Hey KevinM, it's your upload right?
Thank you.
Excelsior wrote:
EVERY time this (or any other) Sigur Ros song comes on you have to post the same negative comment.
It's only overplayed 'cause you don't like it - a lot more listeners like it than not so STFU already.
Simply horrid. AND overplayed.
EVERY time this (or any other) Sigur Ros song comes on you have to post the same negative comment.
It's only overplayed 'cause you don't like it - a lot more listeners like it than not so STFU already.
Simply horrid. AND overplayed.
DELTA__9__FOOLS wrote:
Both of you would be incorrect in your assumptions that Bjork (Though innovative.) or Sigur Ros is the pinnacle of experimental Icelandic pop music in my humble opinion. You would really be hard pressed to find a more fantastic and original band than Iceland's very own Múm.
If you have any interest in checking them out: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mum_(band)
Thank you Delta, browsing the web for info as I'm listening to an excerpt. Yes, they seem quite good. What I'm listening to made me think of the Nits at first (for the childlike metering approach), but I feel they are completely somewhere else with lush arrangements so the comparison didn't hold for more than 30 secs - and that gets me going for more. As I said in my post, to me it's not about origin or ethnicity, but all about good music. It's not about experimentation either, I would concur with you on that - I often find originality in Pop, but rarely experimentalism - and this band seems ahead of Sigur or Bjork in that area so far.
For the benefit of other members, if they care, here's a small list of bands I like that I feel are experimental in large doses, none of them Icelandic:
-Godspeed You Black Emperor
Fly Pan Am
Coil
Forum stuff, really, so I stop here.
Both of you would be incorrect in your assumptions that Bjork (Though innovative.) or Sigur Ros is the pinnacle of experimental Icelandic pop music in my humble opinion. You would really be hard pressed to find a more fantastic and original band than Iceland's very own Múm.
If you have any interest in checking them out: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mum_(band)
Thank you Delta, browsing the web for info as I'm listening to an excerpt. Yes, they seem quite good. What I'm listening to made me think of the Nits at first (for the childlike metering approach), but I feel they are completely somewhere else with lush arrangements so the comparison didn't hold for more than 30 secs - and that gets me going for more. As I said in my post, to me it's not about origin or ethnicity, but all about good music. It's not about experimentation either, I would concur with you on that - I often find originality in Pop, but rarely experimentalism - and this band seems ahead of Sigur or Bjork in that area so far.
For the benefit of other members, if they care, here's a small list of bands I like that I feel are experimental in large doses, none of them Icelandic:
-Godspeed You Black Emperor
Fly Pan Am
Coil
Forum stuff, really, so I stop here.
Alriiiiiiiiiight, we didn't even have to wait 16 hours to hear this atonal wailing again! It must be our lucky day.
Dior wrote:
You are right, pianocomposer, I only hinted my thoughts and should have been more specific. In fact the two are not much connected I suppose apart from origin and to have them compete for originality only can hurt the sensibilities of fans of either one of them - or minimize the talent of said artists. I meant that if a scale of innovativeness and creativity would give the measure of success and recognition, then Sigur should be up there with her. It's not exactly what I wrote I'll concede you that.
Both of you would be incorrect in your assumptions that Bjork (Though innovative.) or Sigur Ros is the pinnacle of experimental Icelandic pop music in my humble opinion. You would really be hard pressed to find a more fantastic and original band than Iceland's very own Múm.
If you have any interest in checking them out: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mum_(band)
You are right, pianocomposer, I only hinted my thoughts and should have been more specific. In fact the two are not much connected I suppose apart from origin and to have them compete for originality only can hurt the sensibilities of fans of either one of them - or minimize the talent of said artists. I meant that if a scale of innovativeness and creativity would give the measure of success and recognition, then Sigur should be up there with her. It's not exactly what I wrote I'll concede you that.
Both of you would be incorrect in your assumptions that Bjork (Though innovative.) or Sigur Ros is the pinnacle of experimental Icelandic pop music in my humble opinion. You would really be hard pressed to find a more fantastic and original band than Iceland's very own Múm.
If you have any interest in checking them out: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mum_(band)
Hmm, Sigur Ros right after Cloud Cult. One pretentious piece of crap after another.
pianocomposer wrote:
You are right, pianocomposer, I only hinted my thoughts and should have been more specific. In fact the two are not much connected I suppose apart from origin and to have them compete for originality only can hurt the sensibilities of fans of either one of them - or minimize the talent of said artists. I meant that if a scale of innovativeness and creativity would give the measure of success and recognition, then Sigur should be up there with her. It's not exactly what I wrote I'll concede you that.
I disagree with your assessment that Bjork is less original than this (or any) band. I'm not saying I love her music, but she's one of the innovators of "found" music. (Reference her movie & sound track from Dancer in the Dark.) Having said that, I can tell Sigur ros is an interesting and somewhat unique pop band from their native Iceland.
Dior wrote:
Although I'm the foremost coffee expert (they come in work, home and restaurant varieties with car, porch and hangover sub-classes) I think you are missing out on something. I just bought the album. It's the third I own from them and I was surprised how much of a folky feel it has (at times) and how accessible it is compared to previous efforts. Listening to it gave me goosebumps, there is so much in it it's like a crossbreed between Arvo Pärt and Belle And Sebastian while being something completely different, like from a foreign musical culture. Björk is at the forefront of the Icelandic music scene, but this band is the most original (well, in a way) and consistent. One of the good records of 2008, nothing less whatever comes up in the next months.
Time for a refill?
Dior wrote:
Although I'm the foremost coffee expert (they come in work, home and restaurant varieties with car, porch and hangover sub-classes) I think you are missing out on something. I just bought the album. It's the third I own from them and I was surprised how much of a folky feel it has (at times) and how accessible it is compared to previous efforts. Listening to it gave me goosebumps, there is so much in it it's like a crossbreed between Arvo Pärt and Belle And Sebastian while being something completely different, like from a foreign musical culture. Björk is at the forefront of the Icelandic music scene, but this band is the most original (well, in a way) and consistent. One of the good records of 2008, nothing less whatever comes up in the next months.
Time for a refill?
You are right, pianocomposer, I only hinted my thoughts and should have been more specific. In fact the two are not much connected I suppose apart from origin and to have them compete for originality only can hurt the sensibilities of fans of either one of them - or minimize the talent of said artists. I meant that if a scale of innovativeness and creativity would give the measure of success and recognition, then Sigur should be up there with her. It's not exactly what I wrote I'll concede you that.
I disagree with your assessment that Bjork is less original than this (or any) band. I'm not saying I love her music, but she's one of the innovators of "found" music. (Reference her movie & sound track from Dancer in the Dark.) Having said that, I can tell Sigur ros is an interesting and somewhat unique pop band from their native Iceland.
Dior wrote:
Although I'm the foremost coffee expert (they come in work, home and restaurant varieties with car, porch and hangover sub-classes) I think you are missing out on something. I just bought the album. It's the third I own from them and I was surprised how much of a folky feel it has (at times) and how accessible it is compared to previous efforts. Listening to it gave me goosebumps, there is so much in it it's like a crossbreed between Arvo Pärt and Belle And Sebastian while being something completely different, like from a foreign musical culture. Björk is at the forefront of the Icelandic music scene, but this band is the most original (well, in a way) and consistent. One of the good records of 2008, nothing less whatever comes up in the next months.
Time for a refill?
Dior wrote:
Although I'm the foremost coffee expert (they come in work, home and restaurant varieties with car, porch and hangover sub-classes) I think you are missing out on something. I just bought the album. It's the third I own from them and I was surprised how much of a folky feel it has (at times) and how accessible it is compared to previous efforts. Listening to it gave me goosebumps, there is so much in it it's like a crossbreed between Arvo Pärt and Belle And Sebastian while being something completely different, like from a foreign musical culture. Björk is at the forefront of the Icelandic music scene, but this band is the most original (well, in a way) and consistent. One of the good records of 2008, nothing less whatever comes up in the next months.
Time for a refill?
smdeeg wrote:
Exactly what I thought! (With all the horror that implies.) Time to go make coffee.
Although I'm the foremost coffee expert (they come in work, home and restaurant varieties with car, porch and hangover sub-classes) I think you are missing out on something. I just bought the album. It's the third I own from them and I was surprised how much of a folky feel it has (at times) and how accessible it is compared to previous efforts. Listening to it gave me goosebumps, there is so much in it it's like a crossbreed between Arvo Pärt and Belle And Sebastian while being something completely different, like from a foreign musical culture. Björk is at the forefront of the Icelandic music scene, but this band is the most original (well, in a way) and consistent. One of the good records of 2008, nothing less whatever comes up in the next months.
Time for a refill?
Exactly what I thought! (With all the horror that implies.) Time to go make coffee.
Although I'm the foremost coffee expert (they come in work, home and restaurant varieties with car, porch and hangover sub-classes) I think you are missing out on something. I just bought the album. It's the third I own from them and I was surprised how much of a folky feel it has (at times) and how accessible it is compared to previous efforts. Listening to it gave me goosebumps, there is so much in it it's like a crossbreed between Arvo Pärt and Belle And Sebastian while being something completely different, like from a foreign musical culture. Björk is at the forefront of the Icelandic music scene, but this band is the most original (well, in a way) and consistent. One of the good records of 2008, nothing less whatever comes up in the next months.
Time for a refill?
Like the sound, but the language... 
NEW and UNUSUAL...I like it lots
That's the best cover I've seen for some time.
Excelsior wrote:
Pls, no bonos, no yoko onos. The bands prove live if they've got it. And these Icelanders got the real guts. Unless you are a classic rock fan, so excuse my reply...
I posted this on one of the other Sigur Ros song comment threads, but I will share it here as well. The best description ever of this band, brought to you by the reviewers at 75orless.com:
"Imagine Bono found his Yoko Ono, and she was a humpback whale. And the whale said, "Remember that thing called pop? Forget it. You are among the whales now. Join us." And all the pomposity that Bono had stored in his heart came pouring out in a muddy sonic parade of aquatic nymphs with neurological disorders playing miniature pianos and pan flutes. And the nymphs found Thom Yorke, who anointed them gods, and tricked the whole iPod generation."
"Imagine Bono found his Yoko Ono, and she was a humpback whale. And the whale said, "Remember that thing called pop? Forget it. You are among the whales now. Join us." And all the pomposity that Bono had stored in his heart came pouring out in a muddy sonic parade of aquatic nymphs with neurological disorders playing miniature pianos and pan flutes. And the nymphs found Thom Yorke, who anointed them gods, and tricked the whole iPod generation."
Pls, no bonos, no yoko onos. The bands prove live if they've got it. And these Icelanders got the real guts. Unless you are a classic rock fan, so excuse my reply...
I posted this on one of the other Sigur Ros song comment threads, but I will share it here as well. The best description ever of this band, brought to you by the reviewers at 75orless.com:
"Imagine Bono found his Yoko Ono, and she was a humpback whale. And the whale said, "Remember that thing called pop? Forget it. You are among the whales now. Join us." And all the pomposity that Bono had stored in his heart came pouring out in a muddy sonic parade of aquatic nymphs with neurological disorders playing miniature pianos and pan flutes. And the nymphs found Thom Yorke, who anointed them gods, and tricked the whole iPod generation."
"Imagine Bono found his Yoko Ono, and she was a humpback whale. And the whale said, "Remember that thing called pop? Forget it. You are among the whales now. Join us." And all the pomposity that Bono had stored in his heart came pouring out in a muddy sonic parade of aquatic nymphs with neurological disorders playing miniature pianos and pan flutes. And the nymphs found Thom Yorke, who anointed them gods, and tricked the whole iPod generation."
Abba? They wish they could be like SR. Of course, they have a bank account to count.
But, just consider. Guitarist with violin bow? Textures of sounds? Post-what? Take it easy fellows. They are divine.
But, just consider. Guitarist with violin bow? Textures of sounds? Post-what? Take it easy fellows. They are divine.
Excelsior wrote:
Recant damn it. Atone—-they suck. Let's try for 3 hrs. RP.
Wow, couldn't go 2 hours without playing another Sigur Ros song? 
For shame.
For shame.Recant damn it. Atone—-they suck. Let's try for 3 hrs. RP.
ick wrote:
Could be? I don't get them at all...and hopefully a Sigur Rios musical nevers gets staged.
Is this the new ABBA?
Could be? I don't get them at all...and hopefully a Sigur Rios musical nevers gets staged.
Is this the new ABBA?
Ag3nt0rang3 wrote:
Coldplay wishes they sounded this good
OMG, I never thought I'd say this about Sigur Ros but....this sounds like (the new) Coldplay!?
Coldplay wishes they sounded this good
Wow, couldn't go 2 hours without playing another Sigur Ros song? For shame.
For shame. maplebed wrote:
I don't think any RP web pages report an encoding - it's all HTML 4.01 Transitional, with no meta tag to indicate it.
Looks like there are some UTF8 inconsistencies in the database or somewhere along the encoding path... If only databases would default to UTF8 in this international world... (hi mysql with your latin1 and swedish sort order)
I don't think any RP web pages report an encoding - it's all HTML 4.01 Transitional, with no meta tag to indicate it.
jinthefields wrote:
Exactly what I thought! (With all the horror that implies.) Time to go make coffee.
These guys sound like Death Cab after taking foreign language lessons...
Exactly what I thought! (With all the horror that implies.) Time to go make coffee.
This is the weakest song I have heard from this band. It's way too pop for my taste. I hope the other songs from the new album aren't like this.
jinthefields wrote:
Totally
These guys sound like Death Cab after taking foreign language lessons...
Totally
Ag3nt0rang3 wrote:
I completely agree with this statement.
OMG, I never thought I'd say this about Sigur Ros but....this sounds like (the new) Coldplay!?
Are iceskates being passed around in hell?
Are iceskates being passed around in hell?
I completely agree with this statement.
OMG, I never thought I'd say this about Sigur Ros but....this sounds like (the new) Coldplay!?
Are iceskates being passed around in hell?
Are iceskates being passed around in hell?
these guys are incredible, they've become my favorite ever band! cant wait to see them live later this year! 
I'm spelling it Sigur Rￜs from now on.
The song title should be "Við spilum endalaust" (We play endlessly)" and the CD title should be "Með suð à eyrum við spilum endalaust" (With a Buzz in Our Ears We Play Endlessly)
Question for fans: Ágætis Byrjun is the only Sigur Rós album I own.
It's one of my favourite finds of the past few years and it's often on my headphones when I write.
Is there another Sigur Rós album you'd recommend that's similar in tone?
I have them all. The answer is, unfortunately, no. Ágætis Byrjun is their only great album, one of my very favorites. The others are so so.