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Sigur Rós
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Reykjavík, Iceland (1994 – present)
Sigur Rós are 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, 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, 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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heychinno wrote:
I like this music, it´s really amazing, es la expresión del ingenio y la calidad que se pueden tener al combinar los sonidos
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LenoreHappy wrote:
Strange music, but i like it )
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sinkorswimm wrote:
don't know where id be without them
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mescaline_z wrote:
Really nice!
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ashkaa wrote:
i want to visit iceland everytime i hear their music [2] ;)
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anagasston wrote:
I'm addicted to their last album. Will buy Takk... soon.
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Don_Pillos wrote:
i want to visit iceland everytime i hear their music
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fastkomplett wrote:
I'm so glad a friend of mine showed me this band.
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harnoncourtmi wrote:
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TQuacky wrote:
Alex (Jónsi's boyfriend, of Jónsi & Alex, or Riceboy Sleeps, or whatever they're calling themselves these days) just did a great interview with Globecat. Check it out here: http://globecat.blogspot.com/2009/07/interview-riceboy-sleeps.html
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yohana_chan wrote:
My band plays a song supposedly inspired by Sigur Ros, only I don't really know them, I'll have to give them a listen
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derek_hansen wrote:
the only band that sends chills down my spine :)
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Elffish wrote:
love it
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deadsoul_ wrote:
very sweet music!
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gothwolf wrote:
Qubat, everyone is allowed to have bad music taste... you are not an exception.
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Qubat wrote:
siğğur rozss." terrible " :) http://www.lastfm.com.tr/music/Kaada
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Blitzkrieg_ wrote:
this music makes me happy
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Thund3RCZ wrote:
Discovered them yesterday, now rolling ( ), amazing things, I love especially the last one, No #8 :)) unbelievable music,emotions...
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juanyxmexican wrote:
one of the greatest
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bageltopia wrote:
() is by far the best album....mmmm delicious
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riceboy sleeps update
3 Jul 2009 | from www.sigur-ros.co.uk/news
as mentioned before, the new riceboy sleeps album from jónsi and alex will be released shortly - if you go to their site now you can get an mp3 from the forthcoming album…
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19 Jun 2009 | from www.sigur-ros.co.uk/news
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