Sigur Rós is an Icelandic post-rock band. The name is derived from the name… Read Full Bio ↴Sigur Rós is an Icelandic post-rock band. The name is derived from the name of lead vocalist Jónsi Birgisson's little sister, Sigurrós. 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 Birgisson (Jónsi), 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, released 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.
After the release of Ágætis Byrjun, the band became perhaps most well known for Birgisson's signature style of playing guitar with the bow from a cello, accentuated with reverb, creating a sweeping, fluid sound that is unique for an electric guitar.
In early 2001, Sigur Rós set out to record some songs in their newly-completed álafoss swimming pool studio with their friend Steindór Andersen who is a fisherman and chairman of the Icelandic poetry society, Iðunn. Steindór is a chanter/singer of the traditional Icelandic epic poetry form, called "rímur," for which the band named their next EP, Rímur. Only 1000 copies of the EP were printed and sold in the spring tour of 2001.
In 2002, their highly anticipated follow-up album ( ) was released. Upon release, all tracks on the album were untitled, though the band later published song names on their website. Famously, all of the lyrics on ( ) are sung in vonlenska ("Hopelandic"), nonsensical vocalizations that resemble the sound of the Icelandic language. It has also been said that the listener is supposed to interpret their own meanings of the lyrics, which can then be written in the blank pages in the album booklet.
In October of 2003, Sigur Rós joined Radiohead in composing music for Merce Cunningham's dance piece Split Sides; Sigur Rós’s three tracks were named "Ba Ba," "Ti Ki," and "Di Do" and released in March of 2004 on an EP titled Ba Ba Ti Ki Di Do The three songs are separate tracks, but the band intended that all three be played at the same time to form one single song. The band's 1997 debut album Von also finally found a United States and United Kingdom release in October of 2004. Their latest full-length album, Takk... (Thanks...), was released on September 13, 2005, with a free legal download of their first single, "Glósóli," made available on August 15. For North American fans, "Sæglópur" was made available for download on August 16."Hoppípolla," the second official single from Takk..., was released on November 28 alongside a new studio remake of "Hafsól," a song which was previously released on the band's 1997 debut, Von.
Sæglópur EP was released on July 10 in most parts of the world and on August 8 in the United States. Its original release date was May 8, but because of the sudden demand of "Hoppípolla," especially in the UK due to its inclusion on BBC's "Planet Earth," it was pushed back from that date. Sigur Rós recorded three new songs for the EP: "Refur," "Ófriður," and "Kafari."
The Hvarf/Heim double album was released on November 5, 2007. Hvarf contains reworkings of songs dating back to the bands' first album, whereas Heim contains live acoustic versions of more well-known songs. The double album was an accompaniment to the film Heima. Heima is a documentary showing footage of the band's tour of Iceland, including live footage and interviews. The official web site is www.heimafilm.com.
Sigur Rós has sold over 2.5 million albums worldwide.
On June 23, 2008, they released Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust.
The single "Gobbledigook" was available for a free download on their website.
In January 2010, the band began a hiatus, and they are now working on new material. On August 11, 2011, the band's website showed a trailer for a project called Inni. A week later, the project was revealed to be a new live album and DVD, although the release date is currently unknown.
Sigur Rós'' sixth studio album, Valtari, was released on May 29, 2012 on Parlophone.
In January 2013, Kjartan Sveinsson left the band and was not replaced. Sigur Rós's first album following his departure was titled Kveikur and released in June 2013.
In 2014, the band made a guest appearance in the HBO show 'Game of Thrones,' performing The Rains of Castamere in the 2nd episode of the 4th season.
Websites
Both websites include discography, band trivia, song lyrics, and news: http://www.sigur-ros.co.uk and http://www.sigurros.com.
Jón Þór Birgisson (Jónsi), 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, released 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.
After the release of Ágætis Byrjun, the band became perhaps most well known for Birgisson's signature style of playing guitar with the bow from a cello, accentuated with reverb, creating a sweeping, fluid sound that is unique for an electric guitar.
In early 2001, Sigur Rós set out to record some songs in their newly-completed álafoss swimming pool studio with their friend Steindór Andersen who is a fisherman and chairman of the Icelandic poetry society, Iðunn. Steindór is a chanter/singer of the traditional Icelandic epic poetry form, called "rímur," for which the band named their next EP, Rímur. Only 1000 copies of the EP were printed and sold in the spring tour of 2001.
In 2002, their highly anticipated follow-up album ( ) was released. Upon release, all tracks on the album were untitled, though the band later published song names on their website. Famously, all of the lyrics on ( ) are sung in vonlenska ("Hopelandic"), nonsensical vocalizations that resemble the sound of the Icelandic language. It has also been said that the listener is supposed to interpret their own meanings of the lyrics, which can then be written in the blank pages in the album booklet.
In October of 2003, Sigur Rós joined Radiohead in composing music for Merce Cunningham's dance piece Split Sides; Sigur Rós’s three tracks were named "Ba Ba," "Ti Ki," and "Di Do" and released in March of 2004 on an EP titled Ba Ba Ti Ki Di Do The three songs are separate tracks, but the band intended that all three be played at the same time to form one single song. The band's 1997 debut album Von also finally found a United States and United Kingdom release in October of 2004. Their latest full-length album, Takk... (Thanks...), was released on September 13, 2005, with a free legal download of their first single, "Glósóli," made available on August 15. For North American fans, "Sæglópur" was made available for download on August 16."Hoppípolla," the second official single from Takk..., was released on November 28 alongside a new studio remake of "Hafsól," a song which was previously released on the band's 1997 debut, Von.
Sæglópur EP was released on July 10 in most parts of the world and on August 8 in the United States. Its original release date was May 8, but because of the sudden demand of "Hoppípolla," especially in the UK due to its inclusion on BBC's "Planet Earth," it was pushed back from that date. Sigur Rós recorded three new songs for the EP: "Refur," "Ófriður," and "Kafari."
The Hvarf/Heim double album was released on November 5, 2007. Hvarf contains reworkings of songs dating back to the bands' first album, whereas Heim contains live acoustic versions of more well-known songs. The double album was an accompaniment to the film Heima. Heima is a documentary showing footage of the band's tour of Iceland, including live footage and interviews. The official web site is www.heimafilm.com.
Sigur Rós has sold over 2.5 million albums worldwide.
On June 23, 2008, they released Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust.
The single "Gobbledigook" was available for a free download on their website.
In January 2010, the band began a hiatus, and they are now working on new material. On August 11, 2011, the band's website showed a trailer for a project called Inni. A week later, the project was revealed to be a new live album and DVD, although the release date is currently unknown.
Sigur Rós'' sixth studio album, Valtari, was released on May 29, 2012 on Parlophone.
In January 2013, Kjartan Sveinsson left the band and was not replaced. Sigur Rós's first album following his departure was titled Kveikur and released in June 2013.
In 2014, the band made a guest appearance in the HBO show 'Game of Thrones,' performing The Rains of Castamere in the 2nd episode of the 4th season.
Websites
Both websites include discography, band trivia, song lyrics, and news: http://www.sigur-ros.co.uk and http://www.sigurros.com.
Ekki múkk
Sigur Rós Lyrics
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Óraunverulegur, óraunverulegur, óraunverulegur, óraunverulegur
Óraunverulegur, óraunverulegur, óraunverulegur, óraunverulegur
Þú birtist mér engum öðrum og verður að engu
Við höldum andanum eins lengi og, við getum náð
Við lokum augunum, höldum fyrir eyrun heyrist ekki múkk
Andardráttur, hjartasláttur, andann köfum niður og leggjumst
Óraunverulegur, óraunverulegur, óraunverulegur, óraunverulegur
Óraunverulegur, óraunverulegur, óraunverulegur, óraunverulegur
Þú birtist mér engum öðrum og verður að engu
Við höldum andanum eins lengi og, við getum náð
Við lokum augunum, höldum fyrir eyrun heyrist ekki múkk
Andardráttur, hjartasláttur, andann köfum niður og leggjumst
Óraunverulegur, óraunverulegur, óraunverulegur, óraunverulegur
The lyrics of Sigur Rós's song Ekki múkk are in Icelandic and difficult to translate, but the overall theme can be interpreted as the loss of a loved one or the feeling of being disconnected from the world. The repeated phrase "Óraunverulegur" can be translated to "unreal" or "unbelievable" and it establishes the surreal and dreamlike quality of the song. The first stanza speaks to a sense of isolation, with the singer expressing that the person they see is the only one and nothing else matters. The second and third stanzas give a feeling of holding one's breath, whether physically or metaphorically, in an attempt to hold on to a moment or a person. The line "heyrist ekki múkk" translates to "no sound is heard", implying a sense of quiet and calm.
Line by Line Meaning
Óraunverulegur, óraunverulegur, óraunverulegur, óraunverulegur
Unreal, unreal, unreal, unreal
Þú birtist mér engum öðrum og verður að engu
You appear to me and no one else, and it becomes nothing
Við höldum andanum eins lengi og, við getum náð
We hold our breath as long as we can, we can achieve
Við lokum augunum, höldum fyrir eyrun heyrist ekki múkk
We close our eyes, cover our ears, we hear no sound
Andardráttur, hjartasláttur, andann köfum niður og leggjumst
Breathing, heartbeat, we suppress them and lie down
Óraunverulegur, óraunverulegur, óraunverulegur, óraunverulegur
Unreal, unreal, unreal, unreal
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GEORG HOLM, JON THOR BIRGISSON, KJARTAN SVEINSSON, ORRI PALL DYRASON
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@junRail4
You think that these days… that you couldn’t get lost. But you can. Lost. I’ve lost my way. Every field just looks like the next.
-Little snail, can you tell me where this is?
-Do you want me to guide you out of here?
-You’re not afraid, are you? where are you going?
-I’m on my way home my dear.
-Why do things always have to change? I don’t want to be on my own again… Oh, snail this is a terrible place.
-Don’t be afraid.
-I don’t know what I should do.
-Be brave, little one. Be brave.
@familiaandradeherederodelr2320
Clay Old bro this shits powerful material.dont even trip man.
this stuff reveals shit to yourself man.
it brings clearity.you need more of this in your life.
i honestly think we all need more of this stuff in our life.
we need to realize how much we can help situations...
the circle of life man.
its a pretty intense thing
@MrRetlav
I think:
-The Man is non-existing. This the tale of a wounded Fox, that got Lost!!
-The Fox is feels like it lost it's way. "Every field feels like the next". In desperation it asked directions even to a snail.
-Snail asks if the fox wants to be guided out from darkness. "You're not afraid are you?" The snail knows the Fox state.
-Snail leads fox to the woods. Fox states "Oh snail... this is a terrible place." It knows creatures go to die there.
-Within the woods, the fox asks "Why does everything have to change..." It knows it's hurt.
-Snail whispers "Don't be afraid." Shes comforting the Fox into it's ending stage.
-Fox says "I don't know what i should do..." Fox cries. It feels pain.
-"Be brave little one..... be brave", it's the way of the snail saying don't worry. Go in peace.
-Fox travels to a big tree. And goes to sleep.
-"Sleep little one.... sleep. And when you wake... I might be gone..." The snail is leaving the fox in peace to let nature carry it's own path, and take the once scared, hurt and lost fox, now has a calm, gentle, sleeping fox.
-"Look around... You've found your own way home" were the snails last words. The fox is now one with the forest and nature.
Thats what i feel about this....
@mkleberbr
You think is one of these days that you cant get lost? but you cant
você acha que é um daqueles dias em que não pode se perder? mas você pode
lost I lost my way, every feel just looks like the next
perdido, eu perdi meu caminho, cada sentimento para que será o próximo
Little snail, can you tell me what is this?
lesminha, você pode me dizer o que é isso?
Do you want me to guide you out of here?
Você gostaria que eu te guiasse para fora daqui?
You are out of friends, are you?
Você está sem amigos, não está?
Where are we going?
Aonde nós estamos indo?
Im way by home my dear
Eu estou a caminho de casa meu querido
Why the things always have to change?
Porque as coisas sempre tem de mudar?
I dont want to be on my own again
Eu não quero estar por minha conta de novo
Oh snail is it a terrible place
Oh lesminha este é um lugar terrível
Dont be afraid
Não tenha medo
I dont know what I should do
Eu não sei o que eu deveria fazer
Be brave little own be brave
Seja forte pequenino seja forte
Sleep little one, sleep, and when you wake I might be gone
dorma pequenino, durma, e quando você acordar eu terei partido
Sleep
durma
Look around
olhe em volta
You will find your own way home
Você irá encontrar por si mesmo o seu caminho para casa
@BatsonicAbie
No, they did not kill a fox for the video. before filming, they sent out a tweet asking if anyone found a dead fox that they could film. They found this one at the side of the road. They filmed it over 30 days decaying. Also, the live fox is named Tod, he is trained. Tod was not harmed.
@skiaddict08
Thank you!
@ForTheMasses101
Jonsi is Vegan, so we don't have to be afraid <3
@killerob666
Nobody asks anything about the 🐌...
@CarlosMorales-gm8oy
@killerob666 The snail gave me a lot of tenderness
@amdhaegar8406
Aaaawwww Tod as the fox of The Fox and the Hund :3
@claricegalhardi9199
I just realized that "be brave" is not about overcoming your pain, but about enduring all the pain in the world. Time disappears with all things, good and bad.
@rodrigoc7104
<3
@InsideMyMind1111
DEEP!
@mud5377
All that is will eventually be was. It is the cause of great suffering for many if not all of us, I still struggle with accepting the impermanent nature of our existence. I'll find my own way home, I suppose. One day.