Saw them at Red Rocks last night... what a show!

/not subby

What the hell does that headline mean?

I have seen Radiohead: I know Radiohead; Radiohead are on my playlist. Sigur Ros, you're no Radiohead.

/I did enjoy the track though, thanks sūbb y

If you like Sigur Ros you should buy the Heima DVD..

Trailer here (new window)

They toured all of Iceland unannounced except for the day before the show. That way they could keep the audiences limited to just the locals, as a way to pay them back for supporting them all these years.

The DVD is phenomenal, and the scenery captured by the film crew is incredible as well.

If you ever get a chance, visit Iceland. It'll change your life.

Big crescendo at about 2:34 sends shivers down my spine every time.

Video is from some now-cancelled music show on HBO (circa 2001) that had very well-filmed live performances from a variety of acts - wish it (or something similar) was still on the air.

I see they played the short version.

Seriously, when I saw them open for Radiohead it seemed like this song went on forever.

They're a great group, but it's much like Godspeed You Black Emperor! in that people start the show standing and waving back and forth and grooving to the music, and ten minutes into the first song they're sitting down because... well, what are you supposed to do?

Any time you want to impress any self-professed indie girl, just mention something about Sigur Ros and Michel Gondry and how mainstream media "just doesn't get it". For bonus points, talk about how you liked They Might Be Giants until they sold out.

Unbelievable band. If you think they are great in studio, you will be blown away by them live. I saw them at Bonnaroo and going into the show I had high expectations and they shattered every expectation I had for them. It was unreal. I was in a trance and was fixated on the stage for two hours and loved every moment of it.

markie_farkie: If you like Sigur Ros you should buy the Heima DVD..

Trailer here (new window)

They toured all of Iceland unannounced except for the day before the show. That way they could keep the audiences limited to just the locals, as a way to pay them back for supporting them all these years.

The DVD is phenomenal, and the scenery captured by the film crew is incredible as well.

If you ever get a chance, visit Iceland. It'll change your life.

Yes, to all of this yes, yes.

Radiohead sounding like Motorhead would be awesome.

And yet they both pale in comparison to Muse.

Evidently they put on a great live show (according to you all), which shocks me a bit. I love listening to Sigur Ros in the background while doing other stuff on the 'puter, but really can't imagine I'd enjoy going to see them play an hour-long set where they'd be the focus of my attention.

2008-09-28 07:36:34 PM
And yet they both pale in comparison to Muse
hahahahahaha..is that a troll? seriously. And I don't really care for Radiohead, but Muse makes Mars Volta look like King Crimson.

drewogatory: 2008-09-28 07:36:34 PM
And yet they both pale in comparison to Muse
hahahahahaha..is that a troll? seriously. And I don't really care for Radiohead, but Muse makes Mars Volta look like King Crimson.

what are you even trying to say?

I listened to King Crimson this morning as well, they suck too

/so so generic

the popularity of Sigur Ros kind of perplexes me. They're well within my realm of taste, but they bore the ever loving fark out of me. Some post-rock bands may need singers, Sigur Ros is proof most don't.

they were amazing at MoMA

I was just invited to see this band in Tempe for Tuesday, so this is totally weird and coincidental.

/that being said, I'm going to check them out

Ahhh, Sigur Ros.

Excellent comparison to Radiohead, by the way.
Because they make me want to slit my wrists at half the speed of "Karma Police".

Best Icelandic band:

Solstafir:



Masterpiece of Bitterness: Farking amazing

/In another pinnacle of Wikipedia FAIL: lists Quarashi as being from Iceland - they're originally from Norway - they record in Iceland.

best group I've ever seen live. while their studio work comes across dreaming and relaxed, the live experience is amazing. jealous I didn't get to see them on this year's tour... MoMa looked amazing

current.tv video of the performance if anyone missed it: http://current.com/items/89173668_sigur_r_s_moma

link (new window)

/lazy sundays, etc

Saw them live at the Chicago theatre a few years ago. One of the best, most unique shows I've ever seen.

this is the exact tv appearance where I first heard them and now i'm a huge fan. This was on HBO, right?

Howsabout a strangely moving live clip, from a parking lot in Iceland, in front of about 20 people:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G1JM6V5fFY (new window)

And yet they both pale in comparison to Muse.


You're either under 18 or British. Either way, you're a troll.

ethbone: And yet they both pale in comparison to Muse.


You're either under 18 or British. Either way, you're a troll.

college student and from America. sooo no, I just know more about music/musicianship then you do

00ghost27
I listened to King Crimson this morning as well, they suck too

/so so generic

what incarnation though?
they had more than a few....
if you meant the "islands"/"earthbound" incarnation i might have to slightly agree.... but the "Greg Lake" and "Wetton / Bruford" incarnations kicked major ass...... the "Levin/Belew" was pretty cool as well...

00ghost27: And yet they both pale in comparison to Muse

drewogatory: hahahahahaha..is that a troll? seriously. And I don't really care for Radiohead, but Muse makes Mars Volta look like King Crimson.

00ghost27: what are you even trying to say? I listened to King Crimson this morning as well, they suck too

/so so generic

That is a pretty bold statement for someone who later claims to know "more" about musicianship, so I went a-YouTubing for Muse. Let me tell ya something, Poindexter. Muse is pop with pedals. They couldn't shine Fripp's shoes. Belew could do more with three strings than that crew does with three chords.

Third_Uncle_Eno: 00ghost27
I listened to King Crimson this morning as well, they suck too

/so so generic

what incarnation though?
they had more than a few....
if you meant the "islands"/"earthbound" incarnation i might have to slightly agree.... but the "Greg Lake" and "Wetton / Bruford" incarnations kicked major ass...... the "Levin/Belew" was pretty cool as well...

sorry, i put the wrong band, i meant kings of leon, i dont know much about king crimson

barefoot in the head: 00ghost27: And yet they both pale in comparison to Muse

drewogatory: hahahahahaha..is that a troll? seriously. And I don't really care for Radiohead, but Muse makes Mars Volta look like King Crimson.

00ghost27: what are you even trying to say? I listened to King Crimson this morning as well, they suck too

/so so generic

That is a pretty bold statement for someone who later claims to know "more" about musicianship, so I went a-YouTubing for Muse. Let me tell ya something, Poindexter. Muse is pop with pedals. They couldn't shine Fripp's shoes. Belew could do more with three strings than that crew does with three chords.

what did you listen to? they are a far thing from pop, try butterflies and hurricanes wembley version.

Matt Bellamy is tons more talented then Fripp, hes a virtuoso on piano and guitar, and has the best vocal range since Freddie Mercury

aforementioned virtuosity
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LViy46GeMe0

00ghost27: what did you listen to?

Starlight, Hysteria, Knights of Cydonia - strumming, strumming.

they are a far thing from pop, try butterflies and hurricanes wembley version. Matt Bellamy is tons more talented then Fripp, hes a virtuoso on piano and guitar, and has the best vocal range since Freddie Mercury

aforementioned virtuosity
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LViy46GeMe0

That clip is a small stone's throw from popular alt rock.

The pianist is very impressive in a classical way; after four videos, I don't have any sense of how inventive he is, compared to say, an out of context genius (imo) like Bob Wiseman, ex Blue Rodeo, or a prog player like Wakeman or Emerson.

The guitarist is not a good singer. He can carry a tune as well as Yorke, shouts his way into the top of his chest voice and has a falsetto. Not uncommon. None of the power of Mercury. I saw no guitar virtuosity. I short flash, is all.

You haven't sold me. I would avoid the "I know more about music" line here, btw. Your call.

00ghost27
aforementioned virtuosity
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LViy46GeMe0

That was disappointing. Are you sure that wasn't the B-side to a 'View to a Kill'?

Does anyone know the name of that HBO show? I used to watch it when I was younger, and it was this episode that I discovered these dudes.

/I remember young Coldplay and Bjork Vespertine-era on there as well

now here's a post-rock band that knows when and when not to use a singer...
Mogwai (new window)

the icelandic language is one of the worst sounds a human being can utter...i'd rather kick myself in the balls than to listen to them talk

00ghost27:
sorry, i put the wrong band, i meant kings of leon, i dont know much about king crimson

Well, that explains it.

That's a genius troll. Muse is just believable enough...

Hilikus_SA: now here's a post-rock band that knows when and when not to use a singer...
Mogwai (new window)

the icelandic language is one of the worst sounds a human being can utter...i'd rather kick myself in the balls than to listen to them talk

Please do.

considering RADIOHEAD suck goat ballz its not that difficult subby.

I like Muse. I heartily enjoyed watching the HAARP DVD. I also enjoy Radiohead and Sigur Ros. This song was nice. Thank you, subby.

Hilikus_SA: now here's a post-rock band that knows when and when not to use a singer...
Mogwai (new window)

the icelandic language is one of the worst sounds a human being can utter...i'd rather kick myself in the balls than to listen to them talk

I loves me some Mogwai, and your disdain for the Icelandic language may indeed be justified...but Sigur Ros doesn't sing in any particular language.


Elaine: You speak Burmese?
Peterman: No Elaine, that was gibberish.

00ghost27: And yet they both pale in comparison to Muse.

ethbone: You're either under 18 or British. Either way, you're a troll.

00ghost27: college student and from America. sooo no, I just know more about music/musicianship then you do

Wow, you sound like me when I was 12 ... grow up - stop being such a douche.

Sigur Ros were one of those bands that I was little uncertain about when I got tickets for the live show - they're so relaxing, could the show keep my attention the entire time? Absolutely - I was shocked how forceful the show was.

Now, I'm stuck with the same preconceived view about Mogwai. I know I should see them live - probably will at some point.

MuckSP:

Now, I'm stuck with the same preconceived view about Mogwai. I know I should see them live - probably will at some point.

Mogwai will make your eardrums bleed. Seriously. Go without earplugs and suffer their wrath.

thesloppy: MuckSP:

Now, I'm stuck with the same preconceived view about Mogwai. I know I should see them live - probably will at some point.

Mogwai will make your eardrums bleed. Seriously. Go without earplugs and suffer their wrath.

I like the cut of your jib

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fushiatsusha
another suggestion

/yawn

Seriously, I'm going to save that clip for when I can't get to sleep.

00ghost27: ethbone: And yet they both pale in comparison to Muse.


You're either under 18 or British. Either way, you're a troll.

college student and from America. sooo no, I just know more about music/musicianship then you do


00ghost27:
i dont know much about king crimson


I'm not going to get into a pissing contest, but...Congratulations! You just made an ass of yourself and proved yourself wrong!

Sigur Ros makes Radiohead sound good? Wait, what?....

Valium music.

Hilikus_SA: now here's a post-rock band that knows when and when not to use a singer...
Mogwai (new window)

this. Their new album is pretty damn good. Also 100% vocal-free.

I was listening to Sigur Ros, Radiohead and Muse last night so I'm really getting a kick out of these replies.

/not kidding. :-)