Sigur Ros

[luckyface]

Yeah mostly cause itssuch a great closer.



Rocke, sigur ros in TJ, lets go, come on, itll be the pre cursor to that bachelor party called Radiohead you are having before you get married......

If there are no US dates, then I seriously will consider it. I have yet to see them outside of their 3-song acoustic sets.

[iv3rdawG]

I think the most accessible album they have is probably "Takk..." I'd give that a couple listens.

It wasn't for me actually. I listened to "Takk..." and only really liked "Hoppípolla" and "Glósóli". When I listened to "( )" though, that's when I really became a fan. So many great songs, "Untitled 3", "Untitled 4" and "Untitled 8" to name a few. Their best well rounded album though, IMO, is Ágætis Byrjun. Brilliant CD. But yeah, TommyboyUNM, I'd suggest checking out "( )" first and then "Ágætis Byrjun" while making your way towards "Von" and "Takk...".

[Sushov23]

I like Sigur Ros but I don't get the BIG deal. Is there someone i'm missing? and no smart ass remarks please, save them for someone else.

[odelayer]

beautiful men

[betao]

Thanks for posting that video. That looks like it could be one of those chilling concert experiences.

Yeha no problem. I think that would be one of the most surreal, captivating experiences ever. I have yet to see them, but will definitely see them before I die.

[suprefan]

I like Sigur Ros but I don't get the BIG deal. Is there someone i'm missing? and no smart ass remarks please, save them for someone else.

See them live, and you will see whats up.

[Gribbz]

More shows to come!

Sigur Rós are at work on what they've described as a "floaty" new album, scheduled for release in the spring. They've now announced their first live gig as a group since 2008, and write on their site, "we'll be announcing more tour dates soon."

They'll play Bestival on the Isle of Wight in the UK, which takes place from September 6 to 9. Also on the bill are the xx, Azealia Banks, Spiritualized, Justice, Hot Chip, De La Soul, Major Lazer, Warpaint, Orbital, Little Dragon, Charli XCX, Frankie Rose, Four Tet, Caribou, and more.

http://pitchfork.com/news/45368-sigu...e-live-return/

[suprefan]

so you're not going to sell your coachella ticket to fly to england?

[Gribbz]

Nah, Sigur Ros usually comes to Arizona when they tour. If they don't come here I'll catch them at Red Rocks or somewhere in California.

[zircona1]

The lady I went with to see Portishead at the Greek Theater last year said that she saw Sigur Ros at the same place several years ago and said it was crowded as hell.

[Cameron Frye]

See them live, and you will see whats up.

THIS

saw that at "some concert hall" in London back in 2003. one of the best live acts i've seen to date

i also suggest going a little stoned to their shows

[TallGuyCM]

New album Valtari out May 28th!

http://creekmouth.tumblr.com/post/19...i-out-may-28th

[Aphxtwinin]

New album Valtari out May 28th!

http://creekmouth.tumblr.com/post/19...i-out-may-28th

YAY! I HOPE they come to Red Rocks, it would be incredible...they did on their last stop here so I feel like its very possible

[nathanfairchild]

YAY! I HOPE they come to Red Rocks, it would be incredible...they did on their last stop here so I feel like its very possible

i'd have to make the drive up for that.

[suprefan]

Cue all the Sigur Ros show virgins getting boners now....

[Aphxtwinin]

i'd have to make the drive up for that.

i will try to house as many reputable boardies as I can, I should have my guest room back from my shitty roommate by then

Cue all the Sigur Ros show virgins getting boners now....

hell yea, i have a raging Sigur Ros boner...i actually just got the Inni bluray and just popped it in. i want to see these guys soooo bad

[TallGuyCM]

Cue all the Sigur Ros show virgins getting boners now....

I make no apologies.

[nosurprises12]

New album Valtari out May 28th!

http://creekmouth.tumblr.com/post/19...i-out-may-28th

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

this *10000000000000000000000

[Miroir Noir]

New track: "Ekki Múkk"

[Gribbz]

I love it. Can definitely hear the minimalistic/floaty elements that Jonsi was talking about.

[Spooks]

I love it. Can definitely hear the minimalistic/floaty elements that Jonsi was talking about.

Sigur Ros is one of those bands where I wait to actually have LP in my hand so that I can listen to the whole thing. Their music is meant to be listened as a whole package in my opinion. I think I can wait till May! I'm surprised this is coming out so early though. Since they're creating their own stage for this upcoming tour, I'm excited to hear what songs they'll bring back from their old catalogue

ps Touring wise...Pretty much lock for Lolla and Outside Lands before heading over to Japan for Summer Sonic. I'm thinking one/two dates in NY before Lolla and maybe two dates out in the West Coast in August. Then they'll probably come back again for full US tour later in the year. Because I remember in 08 before heading down to Bonnaroo, they played couple shows...yes kids, they use sandbag for their presales so let the bitching begin like Radiohead tickets

6/5/08 Guadalajara, MEX @ Teatro Degollado
6/7/08 Tepoztlan, MEX @ Festival La Colmena
6/11/08 Omaha, NE @ Orpheum Theater
6/12/08 Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theater
6/14/08 Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
6/16/08 New York, NY @ Grand Ballroom
6/17/08 New York, NY @ The MoMA

Two days later (6/19), they announced these dates...which I remember was just 4 of them w/ out Amiina

SEPTEMBER 2008
Wed 17th - New York, The United Palace
Thur 18th - New York, The United Palace
Fri 19th - Boston, Bank Of America Pavilion
Sat 20th - Montreal, Quai Jacques Cartier
Mon 22nd - Toronto, Massey Hall
Tues 23rd - Detroit, The Fillmore
Wed 24th - Chicago, The Chicago Theatre
Thu 25th - Minneapolis, Orpheum Theatre
Sat 27th - Denver, Morrison Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Sun 28th - Salt Lake City, Saltair
Tues 30th - Tempe, The Marquee

OCTOBER 2008
Wed 1st San Diego, Copley Symphony Hall
Thu 2nd Los Angeles, The Greek Theatre
Fri 3rd - Berkeley, The Greek Theatre
Sun 5th - Seattle, Benaroya Hall
Mon 6th - Portland, Arlene Schnitzer Theatre
Tue 7th - Vancouver, The Chan Centre

[bmack86]

But how will they ever top that Hollywood Bowl show in 2005?

[ods..]

Ooooo i hope they show at OSL. That would be incredible

[Spooks]

But how will they ever top that Hollywood Bowl show in 2005?

I can't even imagine seeing Sigur Ros there! How were the acoustics at Bowl though? Radiohead at Bowl was amazing but I feel like seeing Sigur Ros at a gigantic/outdoor venue would take away some of their sound. Was it just them and Amina? Because when they came for Takk tour here, they played two nights at Beacon and one night at Tower Theater (Philly). Both shows were amazing and couple months later, they came back to play theatre @ msg while Billy Joel was playing in the stadium upstairs haha.

[bmack86]

Yeah, they played with Amiina, and Amiina opened. That show was (with the possible exception of Radiohead night 2 in 2008) the best sounding show I've ever seen at the Bowl. It was definitely the loudest. I was about halfway back, and it's the only show I've seen there where I didn't have people around me talking. The band just FILLED the whole ravine with their sound, and the limited light show perfectly fit with the venue. The version of Popplagio that they closed the whole show with remains one of the most awe inspiring and truly incredible concert moments I've witnessed. When they dropped the sheet in front of the band and Jonsi's shadow filled the whole of it as he's screaming and the lights are strobing, it felt like watching a literal giant perform.

Easily top 5 concerts I've ever seen.

[trendski]

I recall watching Sigur Rós back in 2001 at the old Knitting Factory (next to Beck upstairs) when they won the first ShortList Music Award... was anyone else there? Definitely an unforgettable performance, and they deserved winning it!

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/145...st-prize.jhtml

[TallGuyCM]

Alert the media: trendski just posted something without trying to pawn off one of his shitty youtube videos on us.

[fikus222]

[involvelemons]

THIS

saw that at "some concert hall" in London back in 2003. one of the best live acts i've seen to date

I liked them a lot--but expected to be a tiny bit bored--when I watched them at Coach 2006. What I didn't anticipate was all that bass. Absolutely mind blowing. Also: Jonsi gets really into it. It's great.

I wasn't stoned, but I was in the process of getting my heart broken...at Coachella. Totally made a difference. I wouldn't recommend intense heartbreak (way too much drama at a festival) but maybe you could go through photos of your long lost love before the show or something.