Just this morning, Sigur Rós confirmed details on a forthcoming LP Valtari. Amongst those details are a May 28th release date, a seven-song tracklist, and the band calling the material “floaty,” “minimal,” and “introverted.” This first single, “Ekki Múkk” is in fact serene and tear-jearky and floaty as hell, veering away from their brand of epic, brassy bombast, and confirming that Sigur Rós stay great at being Sigur Rós. Hear it, as your mind’s eye flashes to visions of your childhood rendered through an Instagram filter:
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Absolutely gorgeous. Everything I want/expect from a Sigur Rós.
SONG
Gene was far from the best
Everyone thumbs-up Will Menzies’s comment even if you don’t get it, because it is that good.
I love you.
anyone else think it’s hilarious that for some reason, this guy has 10 upvotes for adding a word he forgot to post the first
TIME?
Doesn’t look like it’s going to work quite the same for you.
my other car is a
JETPLANE
Sigur Ros returns? So there is a God.
SOMEONE BRING A BOX OF TISSUES TO MY DESK, ASAP.
you should be doing that in the bathroom.
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One does not simply “go for best comment of the week”.
Not with that attitude, one doesn’t.
Not when one uses an overused meme
Gorgeous doesn’t even begin to describe it.
Breathtaking.
I really needed this today. So good.
I really want to listen to this, but alas, im on my phone.
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Hahaha you wanna hear the most popular music in iceland right now ?:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnG4pn0jXk4
Sigur Rós are sooo unpopular here, they are actually even made fun of sometimes. The only reason their music charts here are all the tourists buying the albums.
I’m sure there are some great dissertations on orchestral, minimalist, and lush Icelandic music, but I’m willing to bet you don’t read much either, because it takes too long, is too drawn out, and not as fun as trolling.
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Please stop buying the “Hopelandic” crap. Some writer made that up. There are very few Sigur Ros songs that are not in Icelandic.
If you want to know what he is singing you can look up the lyrics but I suggest you don’t as they are often brutal and not what you would expect for such serene music.
I enjoy not knowing.
True. Hoppipolla though actually sounds and “reads” sweet.
I have an Icelandic friend who translated a few of their texts… it was about elfs and jumping in water
do they not have an entire album in hopelandic? ()?
hahahaha, you’ve never heard these guys before have you? it’s their M.O.
This is the album I expected after Takk…
A further exploration of the ambient floaty sound they incorporated so much in Takk… for the first time.
But then they went in the completely other direction and made the best album in their career, með suð í eyrum….
I feel like this is the same style as in the Riceboy Sleeps album, but that’s just a first listen assumption.
Looking forward to the whole album and seeing how it’s gonna be live !
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That campfire is using Tyler the Creator as firewood. Burns faster.
Hey man no need to bring down Tyler. You’re stooping to his level. This is Sigur Ros we’re listening too. We should just close our eyes let the music engulf us and pity those who do not get to share our amazing experiences.
Sigur Ros’ music is above the hate.
(implying that OFWKGTA SWAG SWAG SWAG GOLF WANG NIGGA isn’t gibberish)
Troll troll troll..loves to be fed….
I hate feeding the trolls but damn son if you are going to be an ass at least try a little bit.
Theremins? Really? Find a Sigur Ros song with a theremin in it and that might validate your shit a little.
Lazy troll is lazy.
Those “hippies” will leave a legacy that people will look back on and revere despite the existence of people like you. Chances are, that’s still excessively better than what you can achieve with your trolling. You can be as irreverent as you want if it helps you get through another night with your insubstantial existence. But the fact will remain the same, you are still beneath these so called “hippies.”
Last time I took my theremin to a campfire, I burned my “Waaaaahhhhooooo” hand. The hippies just laughed and played Sigur Ros songs all night. . .
Next up, “In Defense of Campfire Hippies”. Anyone? Tom?
And please don’t criticize rubjohn for his bottom five aspirations. At least he has a goal. . .but don’t facilitate. The best thing you can do is not click that thumbsdown icon. No downvotes = no bottom five.
Was lucky enough to see them perform in London in 2003 @ the Hammersmith. a.) looking back at the 2003 tour I’m shocked there was only 2 UK dates, one of which was a glastonbury b.) i’ve seen A LOT of live acts across a myriad of genres, that show still ranks as one of the best concerts i’ve ever seen in my life c.) this track is one of the more beautiful songs i’ve heard from any 2012 released thus far, great stuff.
This is brilliant. Can’t wait for the new album… 5/28 is a long wait
seriously, here’s hoping this one goes the way of Beach House
have been waiting for this for a very very long time……it is the best part of my day and night!!!
Take it easy with the rose-glassed gushing, people…it’s really not that good nor is it much different than what’s been done already.
I’m all for ambient whale love songs but enough is enough with this senseless Sigur ros fanboydom.
“it’s really not that good nor is it much different than what’s been done already.”
I know it’s elementary but I think you’re one of those people who should know that this statement you just gave, it’s called an opinion. NOT A FACT.
“I’m all for ambient whale love songs but enough is enough with this senseless Sigur ros fanboydom.”
What’s really senseless is you thinking that such statements can dissuade other people from praising music that they actually like. Get over it.
What about the “fuktrunks” moniker leads you to believe that a rational conversation is in order here? Oh, and also, while we’re on the subject of futility: “FACT” is not the opposite of “opinion”. That’s just lazy syntactical criticism.
But that’s just, like, my opinion, man.
Is the C key broken on your keyboard?
I’m not sure about ole fuktrunks’ keyboard, but my”c” is missing, altogether. I’ve had to use the “O” then photoshop out part of it to use it as a “C” (just had to do it there), then use a photoshopped “o” for a “c”. It’s a real bit*h, but totally worth it to post meaningless *omments to a stream about a band that I am lukewarm toward (at best).
White people problems.
Eldave, I definitely meant to reply to Fu(c)kTrunks, but even though it’s in the wrong place, TWO downvotes? Why? Why don’t you just tell me why? I’m curious. Is there something wrong with your mouse? Is the upvote click button on your mousepad broken.
Brother, I would never downvote a fellow poster (nor do I upvote fellow posters). You got me; in terms of the downvotes. I have no idea what happened there. Maybe fuktrunks has some fans out there to go along with all the other fanboys up in here!
But now that you mention it, my goddamn upvote click button is broken! Every time I try to upvote someone, they get two downvotes, instead! What are you, clairvoyant or some shit?
actually, deadlines…
“it’s really not that good” is the only opinion part of that sentence. “nor is it much different than what’s been done already” can be measured and is, in fact, correct. this song is not that much different than what they’ve been doing…and the state of something differing from another is quantifiable…this still applies to music.
i think Stuart put it well, below:
“This just sounds like they’re rehashing old ideas. It kinda seems hollow, like its a decaying husk of they’re trade mark sound.”
Except that “they’re” is a contacted version of they are, when Stuart clearly meant to type “their” the collective possessive pronoun meant to replace “those theremin playing fireside hippies.”
(Let’s just see what happens, freshie, downvoters usually love grammar nazi assholes on the board.)
Hey grammar nazi, Dave should be capitalized. Just thought you’d like to know that.
ever heard of artistic license, stewie? maybe ive been subverted by the works of the late eecummings But while you’re at it, so should “Nazi”.
Good cummings reference. Good thread all around. Great job.
upvotestwo downvotes for everyone!Well, except that now you’ve been upvoted for the “C” post, I can’t even troll for downvotes with a grammar post, and I’ve been downvoted for being nice. Damn you Sigur Ros fans!
This place is hilarious sometimes.
I’m sorry but after Jonsi went solo I was expecting something different from Sigur Ros. This just sounds like they’re rehashing old ideas. It kinda seems hollow, like its a decaying husk of they’re trade mark sound.
can we get a premature evaluation already?
This song is rad.
I donno. I like the sound as usual, but is kinda all the time the same thing, as haneke movies.
I agree, this is as beautiful as any Sigur Ros song, but it doesn’t seem like progression to me.
‘that Bon Iver dude’ just sobbed from jealousy…then decided to do his next video there to somehow makeup for it…and is trying in vain to learn Icelandic:)
best birthday ever!
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fuckin rad! more songs should be about elves and shit. im applying to elf school next year, sigur ros inspires me.
This song deserves an appropriate accompanying gif
http://pongaparty.com/funny/gif/jackass-ronald-mcdonald/attachment/jackass-ronald-mcdonald/
ahh shit!
chill out bitch
i plus 1′d you so i could see ONE comment by you last more than 30 seconds haha, you’re the only one who gets down voted faster than me by the hater sheep:)
Go get her, R-John! This bitch needs to be dealt with by a real pissbag tool who tries way too hard to have an edgy haircut because he’s insecure about not being interesting and you’re the man for the job! We salute you!