Sigur Ros is not an obscure band no one knows about, yet I like them anyway. I was a dabbler. I knew a few songs, barely enough to call myself a fan. Then I met my Sigur Ros soulmate who introduced me to the world of Icelandic music and Jonsi. I too often use the word beautiful. I seem to find it everywhere. I wish there was another word (yes, I checked the thesaurus) that would adequately capture their music. It is beautiful, uplifting and transforming.
One of my favorite songs is Vaka. Yes, I realize the lyrics are not in English. Who cares. I can feel every emotion Jonsi is conveying. One of the first I fell in love with is Hoppipolla. The video is brilliant. A take on childhood from an elderly perspective. It’s perfection is how it carries you along, bobbing on a river of happy. It’s a testament to music that it can transcend language and lyrical intent to hold you in its grasp.
One of their most famous songs is Staralfur. It is a song that will forever remain in my top five favorites. I put it on, close my eyes and find myself transported to a bright field of green and I can feel everything. If you’ve never heard of them, it’s time.
A few other notables:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LeQN249Jqw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaIxnp4G84E&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ6Qheb57hk&feature=related
Now go listen!
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Hmmm. The word I like to use for them is ‘atmospheric.’ It’s like they change the world around you.
I like them too, of course.
They are really so great. Now I can’t stop watching you tube videos with them. Great way of putting it “they change the world around you.”
I LOVE Sigur Ros! My favorite song definitely has to be “Flugufrelsarinn”
That’s a great song too..It’s great to meet fellow fans!
I love Sigur Ros too. I recently purchased the double album of their live album “Inni” and my favourite of that is Festival. Beautiful expressive music, with Jonsi’s amazing voice, so much control!
I so agree about his voice. It’s unparalleled. I’ve been listening to them nonstop. It’s so difficult to pick my favorite songs, I love them all. And love Jonsi’s solo album too.
Mmmm.. I think I need to get the solo album! Sounds good. I heard some of the tunes on the “We Bought a Zoo” soundtrack. Loved it.
Yeah the solo album is amazing. It’s a definite recommend.