Wow what an amazing band this is...
they released three albums this far:
Von

Agaetis Byrjun

and

( )

this music is just so emotional and beautiful... it's just sonic soundscapes that touches your mood...
the singer sings in a made up language that is called hopelandic... wow
the band are from Iceland (Like Bjork)

4 any of u that might be interested: www.sigur-ros.co.uk/media/index.html
for a few downloads 2 get an idea of their music

I really dig Sigur Ros. Even more so after seeing them perform live a few times. I will admit, the description of the band sounds pretty pretensious, but their talent and creativity, IMO overcomes this.

You'll find a few of us around here are fans- not many- but there a few!

I don't own any albums, but I love what I've heard. Beautiful.

But I do get frustrated that I can't understand what the words are.

CarrieMpls said:

I know you are all about the lyrics, but to me, one of the most powerful things about this band is their ability to express emotions without using 'words.'

PS- their videos are AMAZING!

Great Band. I only have their first album "()" and I've seen them live.

They're a mood type thing though, if I'm not in the right mood I just can't listen.

Slave2daGroove said:

Hello Slave.
( ) is not their first but thewir 3rd album!! If u love that album try their second one, Aegatis Byrjun it's even more beautiful than the other

check out the new album leaf record, in a safe place...they recorded it in iceland using the string section from sigur ros. amazing record!!!

I really like them. They don't sound like anyone else I know. Impossible to describe.

i have two of their three albums, plus a soundtrack they collaborated on with an icelandic composer (wish i could remember the title...i'll dig it out if nobody knows what i'm talking about). i also have the GORGEOUS CD single with the DVD of all their videos...if you like sigur ros and don't have this, do seek it out (it's got a picture of a gas mask on the cover)...it's not that expensive and it's a MUST for your music/video collections.

Anxiety said:

that's JUST what I'm talking about. their videos are amazing. It's one of the few dvd extras I've gotten that I actually play on a regular basis.

Anxiety said:

Yes it's a beautiful collector's item. There's also a 10" version of this release with the tracks on it, the sleeve is also with the gasmasks...

There's also a new e.p. out called ba ba ti ki di do....

Check it out if u like

Anxiety said:

I have that also Anxiety ~ very expansive and lush Icelandic sounds but I can't remember the title either. It has a white and pink/tan cover. Sigur Ros are one of my favourite bands and on my list of have to see live. There is no one else performing the way they do. I have heard that on stage they play the guitar with a violin bow to create their unique icy sound. Just incredible!

endorphin74 said:

The video with the young gay boy soccer/football players makes me cry every time.

bratchildsfriend said:

We saw them at Glastonbury last summer, it was getting chilly as it began to get dark out and we pulled up a spot of grass in the field and it started to mist rain a bit. It was wonderfully, wonderfully pretty.

Anxiety said:

Are you thinking of Angels Of The Universe with Hilmar Om Hilmarsson?

bratchildsfriend said:

yes!

" (Untitled #1)"
from "( )"



bliss...

MrSquiggle said:

I own just about everything by them. I discovered them through Vanilla Sky movie with Tom Cruise. (Amazing movie with great music)

I really dig this band and their Final album will come out in 2005.


look forward to it.

starbuck said:

That is one cool ep:) I love it... so neat sounding


Try and find the recorded version with Radiohead.. its live.. its amazing.. I wish they would have released that version.

"()" is an amazing album. I need to pick up their other discs.

Sdldawn said:

Yes I do have the live version actually sounds quite good....There's also a concert from Vienna circulating wich is very good and has a soundboard quality!!

CarrieMpls said:

And WHO was it that told u that u simply MUST check 'em out if u got the chance!!! U never told me u guys did get 2 see them! Cool!!!!

Here's some pics I took back in August 2000 at The Liquid Rooms in Edinburgh - even got a kiss from Jonsi that nite!

Sorry the pics aint that sharp - digicams were pretty crappy back then!