Lets take ourselves a journey to a little town called... Iceland. No, this isn't about Bjork. Don't unsubscribe just yet (although, she is pretty crazy/cool. Just take the right drugs before enjoyment). This is about Sigur Ros & Jonsi.
Whoa
Okay, I think I'm ready to discuss now. If you go to their MySpace page, the genre of music listed is "visual"- it speaks the truth. Coming from a background of dancing my whole life, I have the pleasure of enjoying all types of music based on the movement that I can see in it. When listening to Sigur Ros &/or Jonsi, all I can see is art and light and spatial things (not to be confused with spacial things). Sigur Ros is a collaboration of musician where Jonsi is the lead singer/performer. He has broken off a couple times to work on solo stuff and it is equally as impressive.
Any how, this music incorporates some minimalist and classic sounds along with falsetto vocals. Some songs will have you jumping around doing a "happy dance" clapping your hands and others will sound like a love song/lullaby that make you want to stare into the eyes of that special someone telling them everything without saying a word. There are those in the middle as well- good for the general daily playlist, whether you are at work, cleaning the house, driving around, having drinks/dinner (alone or w/ a group of people), or floating in a cool body of water (sheesh its hot in Texas!).
Oh and the guys have a picture of Jonsi playing an electric guitar with a bow. I think that's pretty cool... and impressive.
Word on the street is that Jonsi KILLED it at Coachella- made it into many people's Top 3 performers lists. Given that Coachella had a sick line-up this year, that speaks volumes.
All I know is, I'm pretty pleased that Jonsi will be Austin, TX this fall. You best believe that I will be vying for one of the best seats in the house. +1 of course. Any one interested in being my date?
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