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Sigur Rós
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Reykjavík, Iceland (1994 – present)
Sigur Rós is an icelandic post-rock band. The name is derived from the name of lead vocalist Jónsi Birgisson’s little sister Sigurrós. According to their website, it is pronounced “si-ur roas (as in roast).” They hail from the same creative and vibrant Icelandic music scene as múm and Amiina. They released their first ever foray into film-making with their tour documentary, Heima in late 2007.
Jón Þór (Jónsi) Birgisson, Georg Hólm and Ágúst Ævar Gunnarsson formed the group in Reykjavík, Iceland in August 1994. They soon won a record deal with a local record label, Smekkleysa (Bad Taste). In 1997, they released Von (Hope) and in 1998 a remix collection named Von Brigði. The name is Icelandic wordplay: Vonbrigði means “disappointment”, but Von brigði means “hope alteration”. (In English, the album is sometimes known by the alternative name “Recycle Bin”.)
International acclaim came with 1999’s Ágætis byrjun (“An alright start”) for which the band were joined by Kjartan Sveinsson. The album’s reputation slowly spread by word of mouth over the next two years. Soon many critics worldwide hailed it as one of the best albums of its time and the band was playing with Radiohead and other big names. Drummer Ágúst left the band after the recording of Ágætis Byrjun and was replaced by Orri Páll Dýrason.
Jón Þór (Jónsi) Birgisson, Georg Hólm and Ágúst Ævar Gunnarsson formed the group in Reykjavík, Iceland in August 1994. They soon won a record deal with a local record label, Smekkleysa (Bad Taste). In 1997, they released Von (Hope) and in 1998 a remix collection named Von Brigði. The name is Icelandic wordplay: Vonbrigði means “disappointment”, but Von brigði means “hope alteration”. (In English, the album is sometimes known by the alternative name “Recycle Bin”.)
International acclaim came with 1999’s Ágætis byrjun (“An alright start”) for which the band were joined by Kjartan Sveinsson. The album’s reputation slowly spread by word of mouth over the next two years. Soon many critics worldwide hailed it as one of the best albums of its time and the band was playing with Radiohead and other big names. Drummer Ágúst left the band after the recording of Ágætis Byrjun and was replaced by Orri Páll Dýrason.
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ProgresiveLanD wrote:
Festival second half = The happy new year theme :D
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inKannabis wrote:
Olse Olsen
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Strabos wrote:
Bleh, I think that if you like Sigur Rós you may like Donkies Van Duff, even tho their songs are in spanish, yet their instrumental stuff is pretty nice, http://www.last.fm/music/Donkies+Van+Duff
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2Fold wrote:
SIGUR R\U00F3S, YEAH [2]
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grungefan3090 wrote:
These spam bots are out of control. But I also think that you can listen to both Linkin Park and Sigur Rós; hell I know a couple of people obsessed with that T-Pain/ Lil' Wayne crap that LOVE Sigur Rós
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NV_15 wrote:
Haha, Sigur R\u00f3s! Made my day!
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Piki768 wrote:
SIGUR R\U00F3S, YEAH
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Kayna22 wrote:
love Sigur R\u00f3s,anyone wanna webcam chat? the link is in my profile.
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Processador wrote:
Sigur R\u00f3s
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Kayna22 wrote:
love Sigur R\u00f3s,anyone wanna webcam chat? the link is in my profile.
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ioshix3 wrote:
That is complete bullshit. Of course you can like both Linkin Park and Sigur Rós. I mean, why wouldn't it be possible? [2] @leechoflife I listen them both... of course I love Sigur Rós better cuz of, i don't know, 'ATMOSPHERICAL' reasons, but i do like linkin park...
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DaanBorrias wrote:
That is complete bullshit. Of course you can like both Linkin Park and Sigur Rós. I mean, why wouldn't it be possible?
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leechoflife wrote:
a person who listens to linkin park can't possibly understand sigur ros.
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Nan-Chitte wrote:
ゆっくりと、長い時間ジョギングをする時に以外とハマります。
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gabrielcavaresi wrote:
Ah, gay is not an offense: ask Rob Halford, Freddie Mercury, Neil Tennant of Pet Shop Boys, Elton John, George Michael and many others. "Pop punk fan" is far more offensive than "gay".
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gabrielcavaresi wrote:
Haha, a guy listening to Linkin Park calls Sigur Ros gay. :') [2] Listened to 3 songs, didn't like Sigur Rós at all, but Hoppípolla is amazing. But the guys are good. Linkin Park, however, isa nu metal / pop punk generic bland mixed with a lot of screams.
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ProgresiveLanD wrote:
sigur ros music makes you drop tears and you will not percate.
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grungefan3090 wrote:
This music has changed the way I look at music and listen to it
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blade-bunny wrote:
haha.. look at your own charts georgio01
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Kining wrote:
This band changed my life (5)
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6 Nov 2009 | from www.sigur-ros.co.uk/news
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