It was in 2011 that Iceland's king of lo-fi layered lushness, Sindri Már Sigfússon released “Summer Echoes” as an album under the name of his solo-project Sin Fang (he had previously recorded as Sin Fang Bous). The album oscillated wildly unearthing glimpses of familiarity - vintage Flying Nun here, Paw Tracks there and a Belle and Sebastian pop nous - while retaining the own stark originality of this uber-talented artist and producer.
And Sigfússon is a pretty unlikely ambassador of the Icelandic indie pop scene: in his teens he was a skateboard and Hip Hop aficionado, his arms are covered with a colourful mess of self designed tattoos and besides doing visual arts his true favourite obsessions are soccer and pizza: what makes him pretty much an antidote to the all too present cliché of the Icelandic nature boy. Sigfússon didn’t pick up a guitar until he was 20 but after graduating from art academy and moving to London he became sick and bought his first proper home recording equipment from the insurance money he got. And within just a few years, his infamous work ethic (he has a very strict 9 to 5 routine working on songs in his basement studio) and distinctive do-it-yourself production style culminated in the Sin Fang (Bous) debut album “Clangour” which was released on Morr Music in 2009 to worldwide acclaim and suddenly propelled him in the midst of a new wave of bands redefining the indie rock game in thus far unexpected directions.
Enthusiastic media and blog coverage and live shows in Europe, North America and Brazil followed.
After having set himself the task of playing all instruments on his debut solo album "Clangour", this time around Sigfússon wanted to move closer to the sound of a live band and recruited a number of his friends from múm, Amiina and Seabear to record “Summer Echoes” in his own studio and Sigur Rós Sundlaugin studio. The arrangements are more band oriented, grander in scope and more transparent than their predecessor’s and there is a diverse breadth of sounds across "Summer Echoes" dozen songs, reaching from a heart-breaking intimate piano ballad like “Two Boys” to sudden outbursts of guitar noise in “Bruises”. Not even the one-off appearance of synthetic beats in "Sing For A Dream" sound out of place when drenched in Sin Fang's signature layered wash of sound and it is the album's first single, "Because Of The Blood" that encapsulates the essence of this album in an euphoric orchestral pop song that manages to merge epic tune sculpting with several layers of choir abundance.
The fact that Sigfússon did not only write all the music but also was doing most of the recording and production promises a lot for his future and “Summer Echoes” conveys the feeling that the real story has only just begun: and in fact a next Sin Fang album is already fully written and Sigfússon shows no willingness to slow down. Summer Echoes will be released on Morr Music in March 2011. A limited edition Sin Fang 7" featuring the non-album coverversions of Fleetwood Mac's "Landslide" and Simon & Garfunkel's "The Only Living Boy In New York" is available as of December 2010 while the album's first single, "Because Of The Blood/Two Boys" will be out in February 2011. The artwork for the release was done together with Sigfússons partner Inga Birgisdóttir.
2016 saw the release of Spaceland and, with it, Sin Fang's total conversion to electronic music.
Always Everything
Sin Fang Lyrics
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I wash only to get dirty again
I speak only to forget what I said
Take care of me
Wrap me up
Shake me down
When I fall into myself
I'll pull you up and catch you when you fall
All was bright when I met you
Helpless little creature
When I'm away, I'm with you
Take care of me
Wrap me up
Shake me down
When I fall into myself
The lyrics of "Always Everything" by Sin Fang Bous is a reflection of a person desiring to be taken care of, yet afraid of being owned. The opening line "Who wants to own dead wood walls or anything at all" is a metaphor for material possessions that do not provide true fulfillment. The singer speaks of washing only to get dirty again, suggesting that life is an endless cycle of ups and downs. This is backed up by the line "I speak only to forget what I said," indicating that life is futile unless someone is there to bear witness to it.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's vulnerability and need for care. "Take care of me, wrap me up, shake me down when I fall into myself" is repeated three times to emphasize the singer’s need for someone to support them when they feel lost. The singer is aware of their own limitations and knows that they will experience difficult times but is looking for someone to be there to help them cope.
Line by Line Meaning
Who wants to own dead wood walls or anything at all
What's the point of possessing dead things or anything really?
I wash only to get dirty again
It's pointless to clean yourself when you'll inevitably get dirty again.
I speak only to forget what I said
I often say things without thinking and end up regretting them later.
Take care of me
Please look after me.
Wrap me up
Surround me with comfort.
Shake me down
Help me face reality.
When I fall into myself
When I become distant and withdrawn from the world.
I'll pull you up and catch you when you fall
I'll be there for you when you need help and support.
All was bright when I met you
Life seemed more positive and exciting when I first got to know you.
Helpless little creature
I feel powerless and vulnerable sometimes.
When I'm away, I'm with you
Even when I'm physically not present, I still feel emotionally connected to you.
Take care of me
Please look after me.
Wrap me up
Surround me with comfort.
Shake me down
Help me face reality.
When I fall into myself
When I become distant and withdrawn from the world.
Contributed by Jasmine G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@m1kebertone
adorable live singing. listen this song from 2014. really love this.
@kathysoiio
NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICE!!!
@MikeDel76
Yeah!
@na5om
You seem to talk about Solèy. In this case, you're right. They are pals with Sindri, as they both are members of the 'Seabear' band and they also take the part in other musical projects together.
@alancornelius1ghf
Good.
@DanielSanCL
sóley <3
@fabianvanhal6285
Good? FUCKING AMAZING
@karawya111
IS THAT SOLAY?!