Sigur Ros (official thread)

[Kid B]

I have just picked up Agaetis Byrjun up due to a Rec from a friend, and it is completely and utterly beautiful.

All talk of the genius known as Sigur Ros will be conducted here.

[_jonas]

I have just picked up Agaetis Byrjun up due to a Rec from a friend, and it is completely and utterly beautiful.

All talk of the genius known as Sigur Ros will be conducted here.

its a whole band.

and i should've started this thread.:-(

[Until The Bombs]

Wow, they never had an official thread...

[Dr. Acula]

its a whole band.

Im pretty sure he knew this. Just sayin.

[downtotheriver]

Takk is very good.

[Kid B]

its a whole band.

and i should've started this thread.:-(
Hehe I know. I wasn't using genius in the normal term. I don't know how to explain it.

[jacinta.]

I love Sigur Ros. Pretty, pretty music.

[guiguedz]

Have any of you guys seen Heima already? Fantastic.

[JimGray]

I never really understood the hype, I'll have to give another listen.

[magneticknives]

Heima is utterly mind-blowing, the beauty of their music combined with the beauty of their homeland brings chills to my spine

[jacinta.]

I've yet to see Heima. I look forward to seeing it. I've heard great things about it.

[bowl of oranges]

i love this band
i think Takk... is my favorite

[jacinta.]

i love this band
i think Takk... is my favorite

Takk is beautiful.

[Colorblind!]

Is there a place I can watch Heima?

[bowl of oranges]

Takk is beautiful.WOAH SHIT
i looked in your profile to see some of your favorite bands and stuff (which, i must say, are very good for a n00b lol)
but we have the same birthday!

[Brokenhill]

I just started listening to them last week...

I've heard Agaetis Byrjun and Hvarf-Heim through like 2 or 3 times each. Good...but for post rock, I like a little less vocals.

[Brokenhill]

Also, the pronunciation is "Sigger Rouse" right?

[bowl of oranges]

Also, the pronunciation is "Sigger Rouse" right?i thought it was "See Your Ros"

[jacinta.]

WOAH SHIT
i looked in your profile to see some of your favorite bands and stuff (which, i must say, are very good for a n00b lol)
but we have the same birthday!

Heh, thanks.

[_jonas]

Is there a place I can watch Heima?
go here.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=728897364962063973&q=heima&ei=xrQoSNbJF4iE4gKN2LjeCQ&hl=en

the whole thing!

[x togepi x]

Also, the pronunciation is "Sigger Rouse" right?

You can't listen to this band, their singer is gay.



seriously though, if you're going to listen to them, learn to fucking pronounce their name. that also goes for basically everyone who likes them that isn't me.

"si-ur rose".

[Brokenhill]

You can't listen to this band, their singer is gay.



seriously though, if you're going to listen to them, learn to fucking pronounce their name. that also goes for basically everyone who likes them that isn't me.

"si-ur rose".


I listen to Queen.

And I was in the process of learning their name...why do you think I asked?

[magneticknives]

none of you can pronounce sigur ros because it's in icelandic, and I think i'm fair in assuming that none of you speak icelandic

[alice+interiors]

I picked up Takk... today, never having heard the band before and am mightily impressed.
will look to buy some more soon.

[Cuddleworthy]

none of you can pronounce sigur ros because it's in icelandic, and I think i'm fair in assuming that none of you speak icelandic

since when do you have to be fluent in a language to be able to pronounce one word from it?

[ThePartialGlow]

Where's the love for () ??? Plus, the video for Vaka is pretty chilling.

[Kid B]

Their music is almost too perfect at time. It's almost mechanical how flawless they are. I kind of prefer a little human frailty in music.
They are almost perfect, I agree. But I appreciate the perfection, I guess.

[Kid B]

I picked up Takk... today, never having heard the band before and am mightily impressed.
will look to buy some more soon.
Get Agaetis Byrjun next.

[mattybobviously]

Agaetis byrjun is honestly so much better than the rest of their catalogue, but I am really looking forward to the new sound on their newest release.

[lindZ629]

I was about 90% sure it's pronounced sigger-roce.

Anyway, I'm currently listening to Takk...
Their music is brilliant, it conveys tons of emotion, and I can't wait for their newest release. I know for a fact Gobbledigook will be one of my favorite songs this year.

[funkel]

I've been listening to a lot of Sigur Ros lately. "Vaka" may be their best song.

[funkel]

Also, for those who are wondering about pronunciation:
http://www.sigur-ros.co.uk/band/pronunci.php

[mattybobviously]

That pronunciation page is awesome, I was afraid I had been pronouncing some of it wrong, but I think I'm all set.

[peterock]

Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust = drip drip






AOTY.

[hockeyguitar99]

I'm embarrassed to say that I really don't know much about this band. I've heard so much about them so I was wondering if anyone could tell me like a genre and like 2 or 3 good albums to start with

[Until The Bombs]

I'm embarrassed to say that I really don't know much about this band. I've heard so much about them so I was wondering if anyone could tell me like a genre and like 2 or 3 good albums to start with

Just pick an album. If you want to get an idea of what the music is like, go to their myspace.

[mattybobviously]

How good is the quality of the stream? Worth listening to?

[Until The Bombs]

How good is the quality of the stream? Worth listening to?

Listening now. The quality's good.

[mattybobviously]

This can't be any higher than like 160, but I'm not going to be satisfied until I hear it on vinyl so I might as well listen anyway.

[youngmountain]

I was about 90% sure it's pronounced sigger-roce.

Anyway, I'm currently listening to Takk...
Their music is brilliant, it conveys tons of emotion, and I can't wait for their newest release. I know for a fact Gobbledigook will be one of my favorite songs this year.
yeh i have an icelandic friend, thats how she says it

[bluepoles]

Hey, I LOVE Sigur Ros. Beautiful music. But they aren't really doing anything that hasn't been done before. Listen to some symphonic orchestras, this kind of beautiful music has been played for a long time. Very good music, but they don't need so much praise for being different. Sweeping, epic passages with no structure.. it's been done before.

But they are an amazing band.

[youngmountain]

Hey, I LOVE Sigur Ros. Beautiful music. But they aren't really doing anything that hasn't been done before. Listen to some symphonic orchestras, this kind of beautiful music has been played for a long time. Very good music, but they don't need so much praise for being different. Sweeping, epic passages with no structure.. it's been done before.

But they are an amazing band.
no its the combination of the orchestral stuff with the rock band structure that makes them so interesting

[mattybobviously]

The new record is absolutely beautiful. Completely surprised, I've been underwhelmed by ( ) and Takk..., but this is incredible.

[Until The Bombs]

Hey, I LOVE Sigur Ros. Beautiful music. But they aren't really doing anything that hasn't been done before. Listen to some symphonic orchestras, this kind of beautiful music has been played for a long time. Very good music, but they don't need so much praise for being different. Sweeping, epic passages with no structure.. it's been done before.

But they are an amazing band.

Of course it's been done before. Everything's been done before. They receive praise because they do it so well.

[Bruycker]

The new cd is Album of the year material(first listen), I love how he nails the vocal melodies so well this time.

Some endings of the songs are breathtaking.

Want to have some good bedmusic, or talk a walk outsidemusic BUY

[Yes. And?]

I hear the new album is great, I look forward to listening.

[Bruycker]

I hear the new album is great, I look forward to listening.

Fljotavik and Ara Batur are IMO two of the most "emotional" songs they have ever written.

I hope everyone who understands this kind of music can fully appreciate what they have done.

[youngmountain]

Fljotavik and Ara Batur are IMO two of the most "emotional" songs they have ever written.

I hope everyone who understands this kind of music can fully appreciate what they have done.
I agree, after listening to the album once i was a little underwelmed but i'm just listening to ara batur and the end has blown me away, i wish the second half of the album had some drums though.

[alice+interiors]

as ever, waiting for hard copy

[SickOfStars]

I love "festival"

[IWasaCamera]

I've been told I will probably dig this more than any other Sigur Ros release yet. Color me excited.

[SickOfStars]

I've been told I will probably dig this more than any other Sigur Ros release yet. Color me excited.

nope, I will color you neon orange. take it like a bitch.

[airik625]

I'm listening to Hwarf/Heim again. Such an amazing record.

[IWasaCamera]

nope, I will color you neon orange. take it like a bitch.
Taken.

[checkered.stars]

What album should be bought first?

[Cuddleworthy]

What album should be bought first?

Takk is probably the most accessible.

[checkered.stars]

Takk is probably the most accessible.
Gotcha. Thanks.

[Danny Schme]

need the new album

[Cuddleworthy]

need the new album

You can stream it on Last.fm

[Danny Schme]

You can stream it on Last.fm


thanks!

[Cuddleworthy]

thanks!

You're welcome.

I'm 7 tracks in right now and thoroughly impressed.

[airik625]

I wish a high quality version of their new one would leak.

[Kid B]

It's streaming from their website (http://widget.nabbr.com/sigur_ros.html).

[ShimmerAndSpill]

I decided to give them a listen, i got von today and i'm quite impressed.

[Kid B]

Thoughts on the new album anyone?

[_jonas]

Jesus level superiority.

[juphtin]

I listened to it on the way to work this morning. The last few minutes of Festival nearly blew me out of my car window.

[ashesofapril234]

What a beautiful band, seeing them live is like nothing I've ever experienced before.

[WakeUpBlondie]

sugar ray?

[IWasaCamera]

New album is a good listen.

[alltimecam]

new album=best album

[ShimmerAndSpill]

Just bought it, just about to listen.

[_jonas]

does anyone know where their concert thing with Bjork can be seen? i can't find it anywhere.

[ForeverDelayed]

I really really really really really like their new album.

[ShimmerAndSpill]

I like the new album, but i prefer ágætis byrjun.

[Praetor]

does anyone know where their concert thing with Bjork can be seen? i can't find it anywhere.
National Geographic is having trouble with Apple and is delaying putting the concert up, I bothered them so much via email about it that they said that they'd contact me when it went up, haha.

[Danny Schme]

I am currently finishing my Sigur Ros disco =]

[IWasaCamera]

Haven't listened to the new album since the day I got it.

[DilesMavis]

mm. I like Sigur Ros a lot. I like the Icelandic music scene. Múm is also one of my favorite Icelandic bands.

[_jonas]

rCjjgDSJqUI

[funkel]

Haven't listened to the new album since the day I got it.
Album of the year for me so far.

[TheBaroness]

going to see them play tonight!

[_jonas]

going to see them play tonight!
Lucky!

[funkel]

I've been on a massive Sigur Ros kick lately. Med Sud is my AOTY so far, and I can't stop listening to ( ). I don't know how people can think Agaetis Byrjun is better than it. I know Togepi shares the ( ) love, but I haven't seen many others...

[_jonas]

Yeah! (http://current.com/topics/77037582_sigur_ros)

[IWasaCamera]

Album of the year for me so far.
Nowhere near that for me. Not a bad album, just not memorable.

[mattmatumbo]

oh im so excited to see them live!

[funkel]

Nowhere near that for me. Not a bad album, just not memorable.
Go away, hipster scum!

[IWasaCamera]

Go away, hipster scum!
Hipsters are all over this album. :shrug:

[_jonas]

Naked Icelandic Hipsters = Bliss

[Mirrorsandfevers]

I listened to the new album all day today

[funkel]

Hipsters are all over this album. :shrug:
I know, but that's usually the faux insult people toss your way, ha.

[IWasaCamera]

I know, but that's usually the faux insult people toss your way, ha.
I never really understood that given what I listen to either. Oh well.

[Neo Cassady]

Where's the love for () ??? Plus, the video for Vaka is pretty chilling.

I think () is easily their best album. The first four tracks are some of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard.

[funkel]

I never really understood that given what I listen to either. Oh well.
Because your music taste has a somewhat Pitchforkian feel and only hipsters read/follow Pitchfork?

[IWasaCamera]

Because your music taste has a somewhat Pitchforkian feel and only hipsters read/follow Pitchfork?
I disagree with a majority of their reviews and we never have the same albums of the year. I'd say it's just a matter of singer-songwriters being lumped into "indie" nowadays, which is in turn automatically associated with Pitchfork/hipsters/elitism.

[SickOfStars]

I disagree with a majority of their reviews and we never have the same albums of the year. I'd say it's just a matter of singer-songwriters being lumped into "indie" nowadays, which is in turn automatically associated with Pitchfork/hipsters/elitism.

blame Garden State and Juno

[IWasaCamera]

blame Garden State and Juno
Worst part is Juno's soundtrack isn't even good.

[jaimegill]

can't wait to see them for the third time in september!

[SickOfStars]

Worst part is Juno's soundtrack isn't even good.

eh, sometimes I think Belle & Sebastian is alright

[IWasaCamera]

eh, sometimes I think Belle & Sebastian is alright
Oh, I really enjoy Belle & Sebastian and The Kinks. It's the overload of Kimya Dawson nonsense that bothers me.

[SickOfStars]

Oh, I really enjoy Belle & Sebastian and The Kinks. It's the overload of Kimya Dawson nonsense that bothers me.

I do not care in the slightest about her or the moldy peaches.

[mattybobviously]

This was the most prominent album on display when I went into Target the other day, I did not believe it.

[Praetor]

This was the most prominent album on display when I went into Target the other day, I did not believe it.
What's so hard to believe? They're a pretty popular band.

[IWasaCamera]

I do not care in the slightest about her or the moldy peaches.
Further proof that Bob is a magnificent man.

[funkel]

Worst part is Juno's soundtrack isn't even good.
The actual movie is worse.

[SickOfStars]

Further proof that Bob is a magnificent man.

:bow:

I'd say "I try," but I wouldn't look very apathetic then, would I?

[IWasaCamera]

The actual movie is worse.
One of the few times I felt compelled to punch a female character.
:bow:

I'd say "I try," but I wouldn't look very apathetic then, would I?
Apathy is overrated.

[funkel]

One of the few times I felt compelled to punch a female character.

Ugh. So over-the-top I couldn't take it.

[SickOfStars]

Apathy is overrated.

no kidding, my good sir.

[IWasaCamera]

Ugh. So over-the-top I couldn't take it.
Still not sure why everyone was so taken with the film. Teen pregnancy, edgy!

[SickOfStars]

Still not sure why everyone was so taken with the film. Teen pregnancy, edgy!

could you repeat that post? I'm on my burger phone, it's really awkward, home skillet dizzle fruitcake shipyard tin whistle blog.

[funkel]

Still not sure why everyone was so taken with the film. Teen pregnancy, edgy!
Win.

could you repeat that post? I'm on my burger phone, it's really awkward, home skillet dizzle fruitcake shipyard tin whistle blog.
Double win.

[IWasaCamera]

could you repeat that post? I'm on my burger phone, it's really awkward, home skillet dizzle fruitcake shipyard tin whistle blog.
lolz I wish I didn't understand this.

[SickOfStars]

lolz I wish I didn't understand this.

meh. I saw it in theaters. no shame.

[IWasaCamera]

meh. I saw it in theaters. no shame.
I really regretted it. Already hardly see any movies in theaters and this convinced me to only rent from here on out. If the film blows, at least I'm home to get my snuggle on.

[funkel]

I really regretted it. Already hardly see any movies in theaters and this convinced me to only rent from here on out. If the film blows, at least I'm home to get my snuggle on.
Go see The Dark Knight.

[SickOfStars]

Go see The Dark Knight.

I can actually reassure all that it is not all hype.


...but this is a guy that used to watch the animated series every day and bought graphic novels.

[funkel]

I can actually reassure all that it is not all hype.


...but this is a guy that used to watch the animated series every day and bought graphic novels.
It's a fantastic movie, even if you're not a comic book fan.

Terrific acting, good plot, great pacing, excellent editing, gorgeous effects. A must-see.

[SickOfStars]

It's a fantastic movie, even if you're not a comic book fan.

Terrific acting, good plot, great pacing, excellent editing, gorgeous effects. A must-see.

Yeah, I was saying it wasn't all hype from a film angle, but then I get self-conscious because I was one of those Batman kids.

[IWasaCamera]

Go see The Dark Knight.
I've been hesitant to go when asked. A joint rec from two of the better APers is hard to ignore though.

[funkel]

I've been hesitant to go when asked. A joint rec from two of the better APers is hard to ignore though.
My uncle, a major film buff and whose opinion on both music and movies is practically flawless and would probably be much akin to yourself, has already put it in his top 50 movies of all-time list. It's that good.

[SickOfStars]

I've been hesitant to go when asked. A joint rec from two of the better APers is hard to ignore though.

'Scuse me if I'm wrong, but you don't seem like a superhero kinda guy. I've found these movies (the Nolan Batman ones) to be a lot easier to swallow because there really isn't anything supernatural, superhuman, etc going on. That, coupled with great acting and a well-paced story, really = no fail.

[IWasaCamera]

My uncle, a major film buff and whose opinion on both music and movies is practically flawless and would probably be much akin to yourself, has already put it in his top 50 movies of all-time list. It's that good.
Is this the same uncle who handed you down his vinyl collection? Top 50 all-time, damn.
'Scuse me if I'm wrong, but you don't seem like a superhero kinda guy. I've found these movies (the Nolan Batman ones) to be a lot easier to swallow because there really isn't anything supernatural, superhuman, etc going on. That, coupled with great acting and a well-paced story, really = no fail.
You'd be correct, most hero movies do little for me. That Fantastic Four shit was horrible. I'll have to see if my old lady is willing to sit through a Batman flick though.

[jaimegill]

well all of this has absolutely nothing to do with sigur ros.

on the topic of films while keeping it on the actaul topic, you guys all see "Heima"? that's a good film. i love the case and photo booklet with it too.

[SickOfStars]

You'd be correct, most hero movies do little for me. That Fantastic Four shit was horrible. I'll have to see if my old lady is willing to sit through a Batman flick though.

I'm pretty sure fans of superhero movies even hated those.

[IWasaCamera]

I'm pretty sure fans of superhero movies even hated those.
Wouldn't surprise me. Felt like both Fantastic Four movies were tailored to kids and if I'm watching a film aimed at children, it had better be animated.

As for Heima, I really enjoyed it.

[_jonas]

Wouldn't surprise me. Felt like both Fantastic Four movies were tailored to kids and if I'm watching a film aimed at children, it had better be animated.

As for Heima, I really enjoyed it.
#1! (http://www.imdb.com/chart/documentary)
so awesome

[imnick]

saw sigur ros last weekend, was the most incredible experience. of the hundreds of shows i have been to it could quite possibly be the best

[A Love American]

I've been on a massive Sigur Ros kick lately. Med Sud is my AOTY so far, and I can't stop listening to ( ). I don't know how people can think Agaetis Byrjun is better than it. I know Togepi shares the ( ) love, but I haven't seen many others...
( ) is my favorite.

[A Love American]

#1! (http://www.imdb.com/chart/documentary)
so awesome
Is that just a concert or an actual documentary?

[_jonas]

Is that just a concert or an actual documentary?
A mix of both. But the performances are completely stunning.

[Neo Cassady]

#1! (http://www.imdb.com/chart/documentary)
so awesome

I need to see this ASAP.

[_jonas]

If everyone saw it I'd guarantee you there would be world peace.

[A Love American]

( ) > Agaetis

[BJW7191]

im sorry... im not here to bash this band... but this is one band i think i never got into... i think they are highly overrated and got alot of hype because people say they are so good. i gave them a chance but i just never got into them. i think they are very talented and very originaly artistic. i just couldnt get into this band... kudos though for captivating much of the music world

[A Love American]

:nod:

[Geldofpunk]

Don't quote me on this, but I'm thinking they play the most beautiful music ever.

[mattmatumbo]

i'm debating going and seeing them on sunday, its 35 bucks and i just spent 25 on tickets for between the buried and me tonight.

[BJW7191]

i know i said they were overrated and i didnt get into them.. but i listened to the song takk again, thats a beautiful song... still not my style preference, but i can see merrit in how people could think theyre amazing... still not my cup o tea though

[Brokenhill]

i'm debating going and seeing them on sunday, its 35 bucks and i just spent 25 on tickets for between the buried and me tonight.


Have you seen them before?

[A Love American]

i know i said they were overrated and i didnt get into them.. but i listened to the song takk again, thats a beautiful song... still not my style preference, but i can see merrit in how people could think theyre amazing... still not my cup o tea though
You are a good man.

[BJW7191]

i do what i can... i really wished they woulda worked out for me... they are talented, they are artistic, they are original, they are not my style

[funkel]

i do what i can... i really wished they woulda worked out for me... they are talented, they are artistic, they are original, they are not my style
Considering some of your favorite artists (from your profile), that seems surprising.

[LV03]

i'm debating going and seeing them on sunday, its 35 bucks and i just spent 25 on tickets for between the buried and me tonight.
just saw them for the first time last night...it was incredible. The money spent on the ticket was well worth it, if you miss the show you'll regret it.

[BJW7191]

Considering some of your favorite artists (from your profile), that seems surprising.


i think thats why im so "disappointed" in them... i was told oh you like that ambient indie style of music then you have to check out sigur ros... and i gave them an honest listen... on two albums... i just cant get into them


another case and point: the mars volta.... i LOVE at the drive-in... so naturally i "had" to check out tmv... just didnt do it for me

[ThemChains]

i think thats why im so "disappointed" in them... i was told oh you like that ambient indie style of music then you have to check out sigur ros... and i gave them an honest listen... on two albums... i just cant get into them


another case and point: the mars volta.... i LOVE at the drive-in... so naturally i "had" to check out tmv... just didnt do it for me

No sense making...head exploding...melted brain...AIDS....stop...posting...lo st...nonsense.

[BJW7191]

No sense making...head exploding...melted brain...AIDS....stop...posting...lo st...nonsense.


i...dont...get...what...youre...try ing...to...say...take...less...stup id...pills...if...you...dont...unde rstand...what....i...say

[ThemChains]

i...dont...get...what...youre...try ing...to...say...take...less...stup id...pills...if...you...dont...unde rstand...what....i...say

8=========D~~~~~~~~~~~ YOU.

[BJW7191]

8D = you

:)

... ... ... ... ...

owned

[rerelease_]

i'm debating going and seeing them on sunday, its 35 bucks and i just spent 25 on tickets for between the buried and me tonight.

go go go, i saw them in august, fucking awesome

[mattmatumbo]

ok, ill check it out. do they have good merch?

[alice+interiors]

I'm seeing them November 8th, very excited. Tickets were cheaper than I expected, too!

[Anthony Lutz]

i'm debating going and seeing them on sunday, its 35 bucks and i just spent 25 on tickets for between the buried and me tonight.

You should have done the smart thing and nixed the BTBAM show, only to have spent the extra 10 on Sigur Ros.

[atticus1492]

You, sir, are and idiot :)

[mattmatumbo]

well its too late now.

[Rawrr]

Is the Heima doc good? It was on the Sundance Channel and looked interesting?

[ShimmerAndSpill]

Is the Heima doc good? It was on the Sundance Channel and looked interesting?

I liked it, found it to be very interesting, plus a lot of the live songs were really good.

[A Love American]

I'm seeing them November 8th, very excited. Tickets were cheaper than I expected, too!
How were they?

[funkel]

I think the acoustic version of "Vaka" from Heim might be better than the original version from ().

[alice+interiors]

How were they?
Unbelievably good, the experience as a whole was just surreal.

Read this thread if you want more detail:
http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=667942

[youngmountain]

I think the acoustic version of "Vaka" from Heim might be better than the original version from ().
I agree, I don't really like the other acoustic versions that much though.
Also saw them live for the 3rd time last week (lucky me), was pretty amazing, but not as good as seeing them with the strings and brass.

[alice+interiors]

The electric side (Hvarf) is excellent, however. Hafsol and Hijomalind are two of my favourites of theirs. I'm glad they didn't change up Popplagið though, including that would've ruined it slightly. It sounds amazing live, the perfect encore.

[funkel]

The band is just full of win, pretty much.

[alice+interiors]

The band is just full of win, pretty much.
Seen a live show?

[funkel]

No...not many bands come to Wisconsin that are worth seeing.

[youngmountain]

The electric side (Hvarf) is excellent, however. Hafsol and Hijomalind are two of my favourites of theirs. I'm glad they didn't change up Popplagið though, including that would've ruined it slightly. It sounds amazing live, the perfect encore.
Make sure you see it with the strings and brass, it's huge.
I reckon Svefn-g-englar is probably their best song.

[Bruycker]

I saw them for the second time yesterday.
they were without violins and the other musicians. Just the four of em, and with Gobbledigook the opener band helped them out.

About the show, best show I've ever attented, and I've seen a lot! They brought it perfectly,
Can someone tell me a band that performs better? so I could check that out, I know this has to do with personal taste...

[ShimmerAndSpill]

I saw them for the second time yesterday.
they were without violins and the other musicians. Just the four of em, and with Gobbledigook the opener band helped them out.

About the show, best show I've ever attented, and I've seen a lot! They brought it perfectly,
Can someone tell me a band that performs better? so I could check that out, I know this has to do with personal taste...

What did they play?

[Bruycker]

What did they play?

They played Saeglopur, hoppipolla, milano, meo bloonasir from takk
Gobbledigook, Fljotavik, All Allright, festival, vid spelum endalaust, inni mer... from the new one
Eum Untitled 8 as their last song and another untitled one which I can't remember :-)

I saw them with almost the same set in Koln but with all of the other musicians, but they topped it this time, unbelievable

[Bruycker]

Ow I forgot von and Ny batteri and they started with Svefn-g-englar

[Bruycker]

go go go, i saw them in august, fucking awesome

Do you live In Estonia? or just there for some kind of reason :-)

[cereal4life]

Man, I so want to see Sigur Ros live. My brothers saw them and said they were amazing. I just want to see "Untitled 08"; that song is so epic.

[rerelease_]

Do you live In Estonia? or just there for some kind of reason :-)

i'm estonian, so yeah, i live there. :-)

[Bruycker]

i'm estonian, so yeah, i live there. :-)

I was there with 2 friends in summer, and I stayed with a friend who lives there :-)
has to be the best trip I've ever made

[PoisonInMyVeins]

best band i saw at bonnaroo. absolutely incredible set visually and musically.

[rerelease_]

I was there with 2 friends in summer, and I stayed with a friend who lives there :-)
has to be the best trip I've ever made

oh, that's fucking cool. where did you stayed? in tallinn? any plans coming again sometime?

[Bruycker]

oh, that's fucking cool. where did you stayed? in tallinn? any plans coming again sometime?

He had an apartement in Tallinn, but we stayed at home about 60 kilometers from Tallinn near a prison and a "mountain" but I have a little movie from our trip http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=8VxvvtYuZnA
And I'm surely coming over in the near future...

[rerelease_]

He had an apartement in Tallinn, but we stayed at home about 60 kilometers from Tallinn near a prison and a "mountain" but I have a little movie from our trip http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=8VxvvtYuZnA
And I'm surely coming over in the near future...

how long did you stay? the video was really awesome and had great music too. did you visit only north estonia? if so, then you should totally come to south estonia. when you're coming again, just let me know.

[Bruycker]

how long did you stay? the video was really awesome and had great music too. did you visit only north estonia? if so, then you should totally come to south estonia. when you're coming again, just let me know.

Yeah we only visited North Estonia, but I really want to do the Southern part too. I really fell in love with the atmosphere overthere. So much space! Here in Belgium or at least the Flandres everything is fully build. We stayed for 11 days, but next time we'll be there longer

[Hojonny]

Being that this is their thread, somebody wanna tell me what they're like? I've seen that one music video with the drummer boy and the cliff, that's the extent of my knowledge. But should I look into them?

[rerelease_]

Yeah we only visited North Estonia, but I really want to do the Southern part too. I really fell in love with the atmosphere overthere. So much space! Here in Belgium or at least the Flandres everything is fully build. We stayed for 11 days, but next time we'll be there longer

yeah, the countryside is pretty empty from people and buildings, just pure nature. southern part has a beautiful landscape, little hills and lakes and all that stuff. really really cool that you like estonia, most of the people have no idea where it is.

[kwsqd]

Just started getting into Sigur Rós. So far I have Ágætis byrjun and Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust. Any suggestions for what I should pick up next?

[ShimmerAndSpill]

Just started getting into Sigur Rós. So far I have Ágætis byrjun and Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust. Any suggestions for what I should pick up next?

I think most people would say get Takk, but I say get ( ) next.

[LV03]

is that sigur ros playing in the prince of persia (video game) commercial? nice

[LV03]

Just started getting into Sigur Rós. So far I have Ágætis byrjun and Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust. Any suggestions for what I should pick up next?
( )

[chipdip18]

Man i am loving Takk and (), that is for sure.

[sweetforever]

I'm in love with this band right now. They just make all around beautiful music.

[porttheman]

I'm in love with this band right now. They just make all around beautiful music.

as well as you should

[BeerMangina]

Being that this is their thread, somebody wanna tell me what they're like? I've seen that one music video with the drummer boy and the cliff, that's the extent of my knowledge. But should I look into them?

If you want some crazy shit, definitely go for it. It's not your every day sound. I saw them at Bonnaroo over the summer, unbelievable set.

[porttheman]

is anybody a fan of Von?

[boykosaurus]

I'll never forget the day I got ().

[chipdip18]

( ) is such an incredible album.

[sccrz527]

( ) is one of my favorite albums ever, although Takk is a close second...

To me, these two albums are perfect to listen to at this time of year.

[porttheman]

( ) is one of my favorite albums ever, although Takk is a close second...

To me, these two albums are perfect to listen to at this time of year.

I like to listen to ( ) during the fall/winter time and Takk is great when spring comes around.

[funkel]

is anybody a fan of Von?
I like it, it's just so different from the rest of Sigur Ros's work that I typically don't consider it Sigur Ros, ha.

[guiguedz]

is anybody a fan of Von?

No... And it's not like I didn't try. I like to think Agaetis Byrjun is their debut, and Von is four friends trying to do what they managed to do with brilliance some time later.

[porttheman]

I like it, it's just so different from the rest of Sigur Ros's work that I typically don't consider it Sigur Ros, ha.

No... And it's not like I didn't try. I like to think Agaetis Byrjun is their debut, and Von is four friends trying to do what they managed to do with brilliance some time later.

Ive listened to it a good amount of times and it is really different but at the same time its pretty good. im not sayin its ANYWHERE close to the other albums but god damn i do enjoy it. ha

[Rakkalakka]

I never really understood the hype, I'll have to give another listen.

I guess when you listen to them at first it just seems slow and bleh, but as you study it more and more you see the genius in building up and tearing down each scene in each song. They are so incredibly detailed in their work and what they do for music should be celebrated.

theyre not a normal band, that is for sure.

[porttheman]

Still my favorite band of all time.

[Rakkalakka]

For some reason they just make everything kind of stand still and if I played Sigur Ros during a hurricane, I think it just might stop.

They're just so peaceful. I can't be angry or stressed when listening to them at all. Talk about music therapy..!

[JimGray]

I guess when you listen to them at first it just seems slow and bleh, but as you study it more and more you see the genius in building up and tearing down each scene in each song. They are so incredibly detailed in their work and what they do for music should be celebrated.

theyre not a normal band, that is for sure.

Fair enough, I have always respected them, just yeah. Y'know.

[owls and birds]

Beautiful music, very beautiful.

[s.t.e.v.e.n.]

Just bought the new (no longer new) album

Beautiful. Although it is my first Sigur Ros album. Thoughts on where to go next?

[porttheman]

Just bought the new (no longer new) album

Beautiful. Although it is my first Sigur Ros album. Thoughts on where to go next?

If you liked that one, i would say get Takk next. they have kinda the same vibe i guess.

[s.t.e.v.e.n.]

Sounds good. I'm open to anything really. I have really been enjoying this album though. I always wish that I could have experienced the progression of the band as the albums came out but what can you do.

[porttheman]

Sounds good. I'm open to anything really. I have really been enjoying this album though. I always wish that I could have experienced the progression of the band as the albums came out but what can you do.

Better late then never.

[Kid B]

I'm trying to decide whether or not I should pre-order Agaetis or ( ) (I haven't decided which yet) on vinyl.

[GuitarR0cker1]

I just bought Takk. I am really enjoying it.

[funkel]

I'm trying to decide whether or not I should pre-order Agaetis or ( ) (I haven't decided which yet) on vinyl.
( ) is so much better. You shouldn't even have to think about that one.

[Kid B]

( ) is so much better. You shouldn't even have to think about that one.
I love both a lot :shrug:

[porttheman]

I'm trying to decide whether or not I should pre-order Agaetis or ( ) (I haven't decided which yet) on vinyl.

Is getting Both of them not an option?

[Kid B]

Is getting Both of them not an option?
Don't have the money :shrug:

[porttheman]

Don't have the money :shrug:

Ah shitty. well i think you should get ( ),but thats just me.

[funkel]

Med Sud I Eyrum is underrated.

[chipdip18]

() is my favorite.

[live.]

Gobbledigook motha'ucka.

[funkel]

() is my favorite.
Recently my favor has swung towards Takk..., but ( ) is phenomenal.

[Pat k]

Agaetis is their best, followed by Takk, followed by ( ).

[chipdip18]

Recently my favor has swung towards Takk..., but ( ) is phenomenal.

I love ( ).

Agaetis is their best, followed by Takk, followed by ( ).

I would reverse that, but those would be the top three.

[Pat k]

I would reverse that, but those would be the top three.

The variety of sounds on Agaetis impresses me a lot. I've always considered ( ) to be the most ambient of their records, and so I listen to it a lot as background. Takk is just amazing, but I can never decide if I love or even like the carnival, carousel element of that record.

Have you seen Heima? Good movie.

Also, go see them live. Totally awesome.

[chipdip18]

The variety of sounds on Agaetis impresses me a lot. I've always considered ( ) to be the most ambient of their records, and so I listen to it a lot as background. Takk is just amazing, but I can never decide if I love or even like the carnival, carousel element of that record.

Have you seen Heima? Good movie.

Also, go see them live. Totally awesome.

I have not seen that movie, what is it about? I agree on those accounts, but being sucking into ( ) is a trap you can't escape.

[Pat k]

I have not seen that movie, what is it about? I agree on those accounts, but being sucking into ( ) is a trap you can't escape.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heima

Not quite a concert DVD, not quite a documentary. I think of it as a long music video.

[funkel]

Heima is excellent.

Imo, Agaetis doesn't compare to the three full lengths that followed it.

[Kid B]

( ) depresses me so much I can barely listen to it... I really, really love it but it just kills me.

[porttheman]

( )>Takk>Meo Sud>Agaetis>>>>Von........IMO

[joss d.]

agaetis>()>takk>new one>von

[bradnewman]

agaitus>takk..>()>meo sud>von

[Kid B]

It changes for me constantly. Each album suits a completely different mood for me.

[mattmatumbo]

It changes for me constantly. Each album suits a completely different mood for me.

qft

[Praetor]

() > Agaetis > Endalaust > Takk > Von

[Pat k]

I've never understood the argument that Sigur Ros is depressing. I find their music uplifting, joyous, fun, and just really positive.

[porttheman]

I wonder if anyone here will have Von superior to any of the other albums.

[Cuddleworthy]

agaetis is definitely the most adventurous and ground breaking, especially taking into consideration when it was released. takk is more stripped down but does a different style well. not sure which is better, both are great. () is a bit worse, it has a few incredible songs though

[nickstetina]

Who puts Sigur Ros one when they go to sleep? I have been every night for about a year. It's cheesy but I feel like it takes you off into another place if you get into it, great soundtrack for that type of thing.

[Kid B]

Takk gets boring at some points.

[Kid B]

I've never understood the argument that Sigur Ros is depressing. I find their music uplifting, joyous, fun, and just really positive.
Listen to Vaka (Untitled 1) and tell me it doesn't depress you. It's meant to depress you. You're doing it wrong.

[porttheman]

Vaka is a beautifully depressing song

[Pat k]

Listen to Vaka (Untitled 1) and tell me it doesn't depress you. It's meant to depress you. You're doing it wrong.

I've heard that song a hundred times, and I don't remember it ever depressing me like you say it should. I don't think there's a right way to listen to this band.

[Kid B]

I've heard that song a hundred times, and I don't remember it ever depressing me like you say it should. I don't think there's a right way to listen to this band.
:shrug:

[Pat k]

:shrug:

When I listen to stuff with the intent to get depressed or hear something depressing, I turn to bands like Joy Division, maybe some Slowdive, or heavier music.

[porttheman]

I think I like Med Sud more then Takk now.

[IWasaCamera]

I'm with Pat, never found this band even remotely depressing.

[porttheman]

I'm with Pat, never found this band even remotely depressing.

Just curious. What bands/albums would you consider depressing?

[IWasaCamera]

My avatar for one. Then Tonight's The Night, Leonard Cohen's first three full-lengths, Electro-Shock Blues, Phases And Stages, I See A Darkness, some Lou Reed, Elliott Smith, Joy Division, slowcore junk like Low, Codeine, etc.

[imahoodlum]

Been listening to ( ) a lot lately. What a fantastic band this is. Seriously.

[porttheman]

Been listening to ( ) a lot lately. What a fantastic band this is. Seriously.

( ) is an amazing album. Whats your favorite song off of it?

[Praetor]

Untitled 3 is mine. It's so beautiful and pure.

( ) > Agaetis > Takk > Endalaust >> Von

[DejaNew]

Love Takk. Such an uplifting album.

[porttheman]

Untitled 3 is mine. It's so beautiful and pure.

( ) > Agaetis > Takk > Endalaust >> Von

#3 is a great track. #1 is still my favorite but #8 is pretty close behind.