Sigur Ros: New Direction
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Topic: Sigur Ros: New Direction
Posted By: Asyte2c00
Subject: Sigur Ros: New Direction
Date Posted: October 12 2007 at 19:24
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Having followed Sigur Ros activity for most of 2007, I am aware of the forthcoming releases particularly the Icelandic DVD and the two disc compilation. Also, the soudtrack to the film released two months ago I believe.
I thought Takk...was amazing. And now Sigur Ros are releasing dvds, and comps while theyre at the height of their powers. I'm looking forward to all the releases, its just im more excited for a new album.
So, where does Sigur Ros stand in the relam of post rock?
Are they still at the vanguard?
Are they experiencing more pressure to release an album as sucessful as Takk...?
Discuss.
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Posted By: The T
Date Posted: October 12 2007 at 19:35
This seems like my kind of thread....  ------------- 
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Posted By: BePinkTheater
Date Posted: October 12 2007 at 21:03
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I honestly don't think they have that sort of pressure put on them. Honestly, whatever they write will sell, and wherever they tour will sell out. I can definitely feel a new release coming from them soon, and I think it will sound like whatever they want it to sound like, and it will probably be great.
------------- I can strangle a canary in a tin can and it would be really original, but that wouldn't save it from sounding like utter sh*t. -Stone Beard |
Posted By: Drakk
Date Posted: October 12 2007 at 21:31
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Yeah, I'm anticipating their new release.
Though, I'm not sure what they'll do without repeating themselves, so hopefully they'll be able to make it interesting, while still staying true to themselvse. ------------- [QUOTE=darkshade] [QUOTE=Sckxyss] I'm disappointed - neither of these players are avant-garde! Al di Meola. [/QUOTE] haha i know. but the poll itself is avant-garde [/QUOTE] |
Posted By: el böthy
Date Posted: October 12 2007 at 23:39
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For me Sigur Ros is the most unique band in a genre where bands seem to copy themself far too often, I sure hope they mantain their quality!
------------- "You want me to play what, Robert?" 
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Posted By: Dalezilla
Date Posted: October 13 2007 at 04:52
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el böthy wrote:Posted By: yoel?
Date Posted: October 13 2007 at 05:57
| sigur ros are one fo those bands that for some unknown reason ive never explored, and yet i hear so much talk about them, could somebody tell me a few bands that they are in the same vein as? |
Posted By: paloz
Date Posted: October 13 2007 at 08:54
| I think they should try to look for new horizons, changing a little bit their style, but mantaining the excellent sound they gained through the years. I think my fav is ( ) |
Posted By: Visitor13
Date Posted: October 13 2007 at 09:04
Why don't you try them yourself? The 'post rock' tag says nothing about them, IMO, and they certainly don't sound like Godspeed..., Mogwai or whoever. http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=1566 - http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=1566 |
Posted By: Pekka
Date Posted: October 13 2007 at 13:30
I saw the dvd at the Helsinki screening and it was fantastic (saw their acoustic set too  ), and the reason they are putting out the compilation-kind-of-thing is that they were suggested to record a normal live album to go alongside the dvd, but they decided to go for something more interesting. If I've understood correctly they are working on a completely new studio album at the same time, and that will come out sometime next year.For me Takk... is a slight disappointment, but what album wouldn't be following The Best Album In The World (the brackets album that is). The image I have of the band members is that when they are in the studio doing their thing they are completely in their own world going where the tunes take them to. I can't see any outside pressure digging its way in there, but there is a danger that they end up repeating themselves to some extent. We'll see. |
Posted By: chamberry
Date Posted: October 13 2007 at 14:45
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Sigur Ros are an interesting band. They stick out like a sore thumb in the Post-Rock genre and there are even fans of the genre don't consider them as full Post-Rock band. They certainly aren't the only unique band in the genre. I'm looking forward to listening to their new material since I haven't seen them repeating themselves in their past releases. Something more epic than Takk? More ethereal than Agaetis Birjun? Slower than ( )? Who knows, but I'm sure it'll be something good. On another note, here are some bands that Sigur Ros fans will enjoy: ../artist.asp?id=3239 - IMMANU EL http://www.myspace.com/immanuelband ../artist.asp?id=3093 - PORT-ROYAL ../artist.asp?id=3093 - http://www.myspace.com/uptheroyals - http://www.myspace.com/uptheroyals Hope you guys enjoy them or at least give them some well needed attention.  ------------- 
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Posted By: electricsilence
Date Posted: October 13 2007 at 18:52
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Sigur Ros are definetely the most inventive band in the prog rock genre. I mean whilst most bands do nothing more than copy modern composers, mostly minimalistic (Arvo Part, Steve Reich, etc), they have managed to create a sound of their own. Though I did like Takk.. very much I hope the next album is not in the same direction, because although Takk does retain their sound, an album which goes further into a more simplistic style would be a disaster. |
Posted By: Drakk
Date Posted: October 13 2007 at 19:12
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Cham: I really like Port Royal, actually, good stuff. ------------- [QUOTE=darkshade] [QUOTE=Sckxyss] I'm disappointed - neither of these players are avant-garde! Al di Meola. [/QUOTE] haha i know. but the poll itself is avant-garde [/QUOTE] |
Posted By: Lanor
Date Posted: October 13 2007 at 20:22
M83 |
Posted By: lightbulb_son
Date Posted: October 13 2007 at 22:23
Definitely check out Múm. I think someone once referred to them as "Sigur Ros' creepy little sister". It's a pretty accurate description. Mum incorporate a little more electronica, but they are still very similar. Although IMHO Sigur Ros are totally unique. ------------- When the world is sick Can't no one be well But I dreamt we were all beautiful and strong 
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Posted By: lightbulb_son
Date Posted: October 13 2007 at 22:28
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I'm very excited to hear the new material, although I sadly missed out on the Heima showing in DC. Here's a link to the trailer, it looks absolutely stunning. http://emichrysalis.co.uk/sigurros/heima/film/heima_trailer.html - http://emichrysalis.co.uk/ Takk is still in constant rotation in my CD player and I've had it for a year and a half. I would love to see a continuation in the Takk style (and by that I mean more uplifting than Untitled, yet IMO more melodically focused than Agaetis). I'm sure whatever direction they take I'll love. ------------- When the world is sick Can't no one be well But I dreamt we were all beautiful and strong
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Posted By: chamberry
Date Posted: October 14 2007 at 01:55
I'm glad you like them Drakk. Flares is a wonderful album to listen at night. So soothing... -------------
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Posted By: toolis
Date Posted: October 14 2007 at 03:04
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i think that they try to take advantage of the "hype" around them now that are successful... if it bugs you that much, don't buy all these extra releases and wait for the new stuff... ------------- -music is like pornography... sometimes amateurs turn us on, even more... -sometimes you are the pigeon and sometimes you are the statue... |
Posted By: yoel?
Date Posted: October 14 2007 at 14:00
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thanks for the link
yeah based on what ive heard
I LOVE THEM, ill get an album soon, are they all pretty amazing or do they have stand out nest one i should get
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Posted By: puma
Date Posted: October 14 2007 at 14:58
They have a lot of free mp3s up for download on their website, check some of them out. You'll undoubtedly like them, they're one of those bands who everyone can make room to like |
Posted By: Asyte2c00
Date Posted: October 14 2007 at 15:26
easier said than done
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Posted By: Gamemako
Date Posted: October 14 2007 at 18:24
Fixed.  |
Posted By: Asyte2c00
Date Posted: October 15 2007 at 02:15
Speaking their FTP downloads, the FTPs at least don't seem to work on my computer. It worked at home but not on my laptop
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Posted By: Sckxyss
Date Posted: October 15 2007 at 16:35
You can't go wrong with Agaetis Byrjun
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