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TalkingNeurons
Yak Addict
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 Posted - 03/18/2004 : 9:14:26 PM
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Anyone heard of this Icelandic band? I heard a couple of their songs out of pure accident. Afterwards, I started downloading a bunch of their stuff, and I must say, it's damn good. It's very different from what most people are used to, the most noticable difference is they don't sing in English (and I don't think it'd be the same if they did). They have a very quite and haunting sound, but it's beautiful. The frontman sings in a high and gentle tone (the sound something like Floyd/Enya, if that makes any sense), sometimes hard to tell it's a guy.
For the most part, their music is very mellow. Perfect for laying back and relaxing. |
"Now that's ripe!"
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"Me was tryin' to save time."
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James M.
Chatterbox
USA
245 Posts |
Posted - 03/19/2004 : 12:20:10 AM
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| holy shit..so weird...my friend introduced them to me..and last night i asked her what their name was again cause i wanted to look it up..and when i got home today i couldnt remember how to spell it...very odd..but yes very cool music...apparently they were in boulder not long ago and put on the most amazing show..everyone was silent the entire performence....and they tour with a string section..very unique indeed... |
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therippa
Fluffy-Esque
Kazakhstan
1099 Posts |
Posted - 03/19/2004 : 01:18:28 AM
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| I listen to the Untitled Album every Saturday night to put me to sleep. What a great band! |
Aspiring to Be Fluffy-Esque an Alien Abductee! |
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Jamie M
Chatterbox
Canada
404 Posts |
Posted - 03/19/2004 : 02:01:35 AM
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| Sigur Ros is pretty good, I agree. I have a hard time getting over the foreign language, but I still love their sound. Svefn-g-englar is such an amazing song. |
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KevinLesko
Alien Abductee
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Posted - 03/20/2004 : 3:37:55 PM
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Yeah, I've heard a lot of their stuff and I have really been meaning to check out their latest cd. In fact, if I weren't saving up to buy all of the Fleetwood Mac remasters that come out this Tuesday, I would probably buy me some Sigor Ros tonight. I first heard of them through mutual Bjork fans, and have heard that they are somewhat similar.
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dick mountjoy
Chatterbox
USA
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Posted - 03/21/2004 : 3:48:58 PM
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| the lead singer plays a les paul using a cello bow. i suggest downloading some of their live shows. very good band. and the new album is pretty darn especially since the lyrics are in a made up language. |
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James M.
Chatterbox
USA
245 Posts |
Posted - 03/21/2004 : 5:00:29 PM
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| i guess thats not wrong..considering..the icelandic language...was..created? |
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TalkingNeurons
Yak Addict
523 Posts |
Posted - 03/22/2004 : 5:57:24 PM
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the lead singer plays a les paul using a cello bow.
I down loaded a video of them performing at the Late Late Show and he plays with a cello bow. It's pretty cool. They played Njosnavelin, my favorite Sigur Ros song so far. |
"Now that's ripe!"
lnk cr b82rez 2g4
"Me was tryin' to save time."
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dick mountjoy
Chatterbox
USA
176 Posts |
Posted - 03/23/2004 : 6:45:16 PM
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| i believe the first cd is in icelandic but the second cd is in a language 'created' by the lead singer. it's not icelandic. |
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TalkingNeurons
Yak Addict
523 Posts |
Posted - 03/25/2004 : 11:24:03 PM
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but the second cd is in a language 'created' by the lead singer. it's not icelandic
He's right. It's called Hopelandish. |
"Now that's ripe!"
lnk cr b82rez 2g4
"Me was tryin' to save time."
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James M.
Chatterbox
USA
245 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2004 : 12:37:42 AM
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| i see..i stand corrected |
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TalkingNeurons
Yak Addict
523 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2004 : 3:02:00 PM
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| Just bought ( ) today. If anyone's interested in this band, I highly recommend it. |
"Now that's ripe!"
lnk cr b82rez 2g4
"Me was tryin' to save time."
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KevinLesko
Alien Abductee
3712 Posts |
Posted - 04/02/2004 : 6:24:58 PM
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| Next month (or later this month) this cd is going to be on sale fo $10 at all Virgin Megastores if anyone is interested. I'll be picking mine up once it goes on sale as that is actually cheaper than my discount would be. |
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Fluffy
Administrator
USA
10739 Posts |
Posted - 03/17/2006 : 1:19:13 PM
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(posted by SAINT JUDE) quote:
They are comming back to my area.
Balcony, Row E, Seats 5+6 (on the right side)
o yea. 
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Peace & Keep the Faith
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"THE MUSIC BUSINESS IS A CRUEL AND SHALLOW MONEY TRENCH-- A LONG PLASTIC HALLWAY WHERE THIEVES AND PIMPS RUN FREE AND GOOD MEN DIE LIKE DOGS. THERE'S ALSO A NEGATIVE SIDE..." -Hunter S. Thompson |
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therippa
Fluffy-Esque
Kazakhstan
1099 Posts |
Posted - 03/23/2006 : 01:55:22 AM
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| That sucks, I wish I knew about it earlier. They are coming to San Rafael, but the only tickets left are $50 for the second to last row. I don't think so. |
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guitfiddler
Chatterbox
USA
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Sigur Ros
Judging from the video, it looks like a great show to catch. Especially under the influence of a controlled substance.