An Icelandic rock band. Most of the music is very smooth and contains electronic music components. Its pronounced "See-yor roce"
by Howey February 7, 2006
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Current Members are: “Jónsi” Birgisson, “Goggi” Hólm, “Kjarri” Sveinsson, and Orri Páll Dýrason.
Genre is considered to be post-rock.
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The CD “Ágætis Byrjun” (an alright start) got this band on their way to fame over the next two years, from word of mouth.
The Follow up album, ( ) (referred to as “untitled”), was a major hit. It is said that the listener is supposed to listen to each song and interpret their own meaning of the lyrics, then write them on the blank pages of the album booklet.
Untitled #4 (Njósnavélin) appeared in the film Vanilla Sky; Other music by them has also appeared in the hit television series 24.
The Band first became well known from the unique way Birgisson played his guitar, with a bow from a cello, to create a sound that is unique for an electric guitar.
Overall, a great band. None of the lyrics are in english...but I believe that makes every song even better, its like the voice becomes an instrument in the music.
Current Members are: “Jónsi” Birgisson, “Goggi” Hólm, “Kjarri” Sveinsson, and Orri Páll Dýrason.
Genre is considered to be post-rock.
facts:
The CD “Ágætis Byrjun” (an alright start) got this band on their way to fame over the next two years, from word of mouth.
The Follow up album, ( ) (referred to as “untitled”), was a major hit. It is said that the listener is supposed to listen to each song and interpret their own meaning of the lyrics, then write them on the blank pages of the album booklet.
Untitled #4 (Njósnavélin) appeared in the film Vanilla Sky; Other music by them has also appeared in the hit television series 24.
The Band first became well known from the unique way Birgisson played his guitar, with a bow from a cello, to create a sound that is unique for an electric guitar.
Overall, a great band. None of the lyrics are in english...but I believe that makes every song even better, its like the voice becomes an instrument in the music.
by moofimier May 25, 2006
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all three of their albums are great.
von, agaetis byrjun and ()
sounds like a mix of radiohead, can and pink floyd. beautiful.
all three of their albums are great.
von, agaetis byrjun and ()
sounds like a mix of radiohead, can and pink floyd. beautiful.
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"Sigur Rós's music is atmospheric and inspiring"
"How the sod would you know, you can't even pronounce their name properly. Try going away and listening to Ágætis Byrjun more than the one quick listen in your Mercedes on the way to your studio, and come back when you have something better to say."
"How the sod would you know, you can't even pronounce their name properly. Try going away and listening to Ágætis Byrjun more than the one quick listen in your Mercedes on the way to your studio, and come back when you have something better to say."
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