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Sigur Rós — Untitled Track 8
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Released: 1997
Length: 11:40
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"This song is Hopelandic; it has no lyrics."
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 PinkSo wrote:

That's because it's in an invented language! Not even Icelandic ;-)





I asked my Norwegian relatives; they said it was an old Nordic language that hasn't been used for hundreds of years? 
Posted 4 months ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
Wow. Bumped it from 8 to 10. 
Posted 2 years ago by alexandar.le1    [ Reply ]
 Dave_Mack wrote:

When can she come over?


That was hilarious
Posted 2 years ago by molson    [ Reply ]
Posted 2 years ago by bennie482    [ Reply ]
I saw these folks Aug 2012. One of the best live shows I've ever attended. Transcendent.
Posted 2 years ago by tompoll    [ Reply ]
 zenhead wrote:

I was hipped to these folks via the Sens8 TV series. The cancelled-far-too-soon TV series.



Totally agree! All in all, I loved the show, very interesting concept. Even considering several of WTF moments. 
Posted 3 years ago by deadheadmark    [ Reply ]
It really divides opinion this one doesn't it? First time I've heard it and it's gone into my 7 and over favorites - that may change next time I hear it :-)
Posted 3 years ago by hellsgardener    [ Reply ]
 Nat wrote:

I just played this at home and I thought, "That was tremendous, I wonder what kind of comments it got on RP." I was surprised and a little saddened to read so many negative comments. So I asked my daughter what she thought. "Good" she says. She's 5, and clearly knows what she's talking about!



why do you care what other people think?
Posted 3 years ago by rbrise    [ Reply ]
Synthesized kitty cat 😸
Posted 3 years ago by mivanoff    [ Reply ]
….so boring
Posted 3 years ago by Lyndont    [ Reply ]
Just great!
Posted 3 years ago by ralf-peter.hayen538    [ Reply ]
 sjccroquet wrote:

Quiet, people can hear you talking to yourself


Thank you, that's the best laugh I've had all afternoon.🐨
Posted 3 years ago by goodenough    [ Reply ]
If you can watch their movie Heima, do so. For me it’s a religious experience.
Posted 3 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
Indeed they opened for Radiohad back in '98 (and maybe many times since)
 
MrStatenIsle wrote:
Hmm, Radiohead-y. Interesting, awesome!
 

Posted 3 years ago by PinkSo    [ Reply ]
That's because it's in an invented language! Not even Icelandic ;-)

 sunybuny wrote:
More Sigur Ros.... even if I don't understand a word he sings

(I can use my imagination)
 

Posted 3 years ago by PinkSo    [ Reply ]
More Sigur Ros.... even if I don't understand a word he sings

(I can use my imagination)
Posted 3 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
 Dave_Mack wrote:

When can she come over?
 
That's funny!
Posted 3 years ago by drluner    [ Reply ]
Sooner listen to nothing and that's what I like about this band. 
Posted 4 years ago by terryweir    [ Reply ]
Meeeeoooow?
Posted 4 years ago by Hippostar    [ Reply ]
 blotto wrote:
shut up, shut UP, SHUT UP
 
Quiet, people can hear you talking to yourself
Posted 4 years ago by sjccroquet    [ Reply ]
 sonicsurfer wrote:
weirdly fits with my desperation dealing with my mother's decent into Alzheimer's dementia.
 ok, not "weirdly" as RP is the the song track of my life.
 
Nothing weird about it, friend.  Lots of us have been there and done that. Desperate times, that's for sure.  I wish you well.
Posted 4 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 Ptijoc wrote:
After love with my girl, listen to Sigur Ros is very good. Try it!
 

Umm...OK. What's her number?
Posted 4 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
I am so glad I saw them live a couple of times. The best show on Earth. Unfortunately, I don’t think they will ever perform again after their long-time drummer left under a cloud. Jonsi’s done some good solo stuff as well.
Posted 4 years ago by philip1    [ Reply ]
The song is called 'Popplagið'.
 
I saw them twice: in 2016 at the Hollywood Bowl and 2017 in a small theater. Incredible show both times
Posted 4 years ago by KevinM    [ Reply ]
I was hipped to these folks via the Sens8 TV series. The cancelled-far-too-soon TV series.
Posted 4 years ago by zenhead    [ Reply ]
If you've ever seen Sigur Ros live, you'll know that this song is the closer to end all closers!
Posted 4 years ago by tomperth1    [ Reply ]
Maybe someday I will like Sigur Rós. They get a lot of airplay on the eclectic channel. The more I listen, the more I get it.
Posted 4 years ago by yeshetarchin    [ Reply ]
Hearing this live was close to overwhelming and certainly near exhausting. Exiting the show we could hardly find words to express the experience. A wall of audio emotion. Thanks for playing
Posted 5 years ago by houston    [ Reply ]
That song is just brilliant. One of my ever favorites. And it gets even better if you watch the visual live performance of eg. the Heima Tour, 2006 in Reykjavik.

Just speechless and your skin is fully covered with goosebumps. 
Posted 5 years ago by rafiki    [ Reply ]
 blotto wrote:
shut up, shut UP, SHUT UP
 
Please post your negativity elsewhere.
Posted 5 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
shut up, shut UP, SHUT UP
Posted 5 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
 Ptijoc wrote:
After love with my girl, listen to Sigur Ros is very good. Try it!
 
When can she come over?
Posted 5 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
I like the first half....but it's the only song that always generates a "What the F%*k are you listening to" from downstairs.  Every....single....time.
Posted 5 years ago by rgio    [ Reply ]
 Nat wrote:
I just played this at home and I thought, "That was tremendous, I wonder what kind of comments it got on RP." I was surprised and a little saddened to read so many negative comments. So I asked my daughter what she thought. "Good" she says. She's 5, and clearly knows what she's talking about!
 

Posted 5 years ago by Ballmichaelj    [ Reply ]
After love with my girl, listen to Sigur Ros is very good. Try it!
Posted 5 years ago by Ptijoc    [ Reply ]
so many amazeballs songs. Maybe its the epic traditional, dramatic chords that people keep bashing on but they slay me. Luv them.
Posted 5 years ago by magnoliase    [ Reply ]
 outunderstars wrote:

They do sing in an artificial language.  Hauntingly beautiful.

 
"This song is Hopelandic; it has no lyrics." See Lyrics box at left...
Posted 5 years ago by fredhatman    [ Reply ]
This piece is fascinating!!!
Posted 5 years ago by Laurelai    [ Reply ]
Hmm, Radiohead-y. Interesting, awesome!
Posted 5 years ago by MrStatenIsle    [ Reply ]
Quite possibly the best piece of music ever created.  Even better live with brass and string sections.
Posted 5 years ago by CDeVoe    [ Reply ]
 sonicsurfer wrote:
weirdly fits with my desperation dealing with my mother's decent into Alzheimer's dementia.
 ok, not "weirdly" as RP is the the song track of my life.
 
Totally agree with RP having become the "soundtrack of my Life", and am sadly understanding of that horror and weirdness of watching my mother disappear into Alzheimers. In her case, Early Onset - began at 58 (my age now) and "gone" by 63, yet another 11 years to die. My heart goes out to you @sonicsurfer.
Posted 5 years ago by memoryboxer    [ Reply ]
Weird and compelling.   Thanks for playing.   
Posted 6 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
So powerful hearing this live in concert.
Posted 6 years ago by WhiteWater    [ Reply ]
DAMMIT !!!!   PSD IS NOT WORKING !!!!!!!!!
Posted 6 years ago by Emwolb    [ Reply ]
I love this whole album, thanks for playing.
Posted 6 years ago by quigui    [ Reply ]
 brewcity wrote:
Wow that was really painful! Rather get a root canal then listen to the end of this song again!!!

{#Beat}

 

For me the first couple minutes were frustrating, but after that it was all amazing.  At first I wondered why I had previously rated it as high as 8, and then I wondered why I hadn't rated it a 9 or 10.
Posted 6 years ago by hschlossberg    [ Reply ]
 a_genuine_find wrote:
How long is it?


 
:D :D :D :D :D
Posted 7 years ago by maboleth    [ Reply ]
12 minutes of puzzlement, amazement and eventually, delight. Had to use Shazaam to find the name since I was listening to a very old cd that I burned while listening to RP. I think the non-English vocals add to the flavor. Once of the best crescendos ever.  Good job of finding this, Bill.
Posted 9 years ago by mediamarv    [ Reply ]
10 with no doubts for this masterpiece full of beauty. 
Posted 9 years ago by whomhow    [ Reply ]
I just played this at home and I thought, "That was tremendous, I wonder what kind of comments it got on RP." I was surprised and a little saddened to read so many negative comments. So I asked my daughter what she thought. "Good" she says. She's 5, and clearly knows what she's talking about!
Posted 13 years ago by Nat    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:

Agreed.  May have to reach for the credit card and Amazon.ca. 

The wife—a linguist—says that they sing in an Artificial Language.


 
They do sing in an artificial language.  Hauntingly beautiful.

Posted 16 years ago by outunderstars    [ Reply ]
 jktravl wrote:

Probably the most interesting band to look out a window pane in a very long time. more sigur ros please!


 

Agreed.  May have to reach for the credit card and Amazon.ca. 

The wife—a linguist—says that they sing in an Artificial Language.


Posted 16 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
How long is it?


Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Of course I have no idea what this guy is ever saying, but I can't think of anyone who knows how to build drama in a song better than this guy.

Me likee. 
Posted 16 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
Wow that was really painful! Rather get a root canal then listen to the end of this song again!!!

{#Beat}
Posted 16 years ago by brewcity    [ Reply ]
Whenever I hear howling cats I think of this song.
Posted 16 years ago by pimpbot5000    [ Reply ]
Creepy, creative, arty, weird, cool.  Wish I was in this band....
Posted 16 years ago by Thistle    [ Reply ]

Probably the most interesting band to look out a window pane in a very long time. more sigur ros please!


Posted 16 years ago by jktravl    [ Reply ]
Much better than the new album, I'm glad this is getting play as well.
Posted 16 years ago by DELTA__9__FOOLS    [ Reply ]
TanteJensen wrote:
- Hey listen, I got another melody line that I think is quite catchy.
- Ok, see, if we can make up some text in that uncomprehensive fake language of ours to that.
- Yeah, how about "aaaaaahh eeeeeeeh"?
- Hey, that's good! Now for the second line ... umm.
- ... umm ...
- Why don't we sing the first line again? I think those are very strong lyrics.
- Yeah! Cool! And for third?
- Umm, oh sod it.

I think you nailed it.  {#Puke}
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
 anchoresse wrote:
i saw this performed a few weeks ago in the middle of gorgeous theatre in the midst of tornado. beyond beautiful. pretty much everyone in the audience had to fight back tears at least once during the show.
 
ditto - top stuff

Posted 16 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
when in the mood, lie on the sofa close your eyes and listen to the whole () album. Transforming... (I guess some of the critics here only will say "yeah, had a good sleep". Ain't so. Its more like going to a movie that has not been made yet, accoustical tickling triggering an epic saga and amazing landscapes. Very relaxing) majestic is a good word one of you used further below
Posted 16 years ago by donmatthews    [ Reply ]
- Hey listen, I got another melody line that I think is quite catchy. - Ok, see, if we can make up some text in that uncomprehensive fake language of ours to that. - Yeah, how about: "aaaaaahh eeeeeeeh"? - Hey, that's good! Now for the second line ... umm. - ... umm ... - Why don't we sing the first line again? I think those are very strong lyrics. - Yeah! Cool! And for third? - Umm, oh sod it.
Posted 16 years ago by TanteJensen    [ Reply ]
i saw this performed a few weeks ago in the middle of gorgeous theatre in the midst of tornado. beyond beautiful. pretty much everyone in the audience had to fight back tears at least once during the show.
Posted 16 years ago by anchoresse    [ Reply ]
rockasaurus wrote:
Interesting musical progression: Insipid ---> repetitive ---> annoying ---> headache inducing ---> turn off my speakers before I throw them out the freaking window.
I am finding myself having similar reactions to this band. I had this rated at 8--God only knows why--now down to 2. Sounds like a cat in heat.
Posted 16 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
gah! my ears!
Posted 16 years ago by mwsteele79    [ Reply ]
this sucks. it's painful!
Posted 16 years ago by Betta    [ Reply ]
Interesting musical progression: Insipid ---> repetitive ---> annoying ---> headache inducing ---> turn off my speakers before I throw them out the freaking window.
Posted 16 years ago by rockasaurus    [ Reply ]
That was good............ I too want to know about this band!!
Posted 16 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
Very, Very cool song.. :-)
Posted 16 years ago by slickdh    [ Reply ]
The 4 horseman, modernized.
Posted 16 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]
WOW, WOW,WOW!!! That was great, love that track. Does anyone know anything about this album?
Posted 16 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]
oldviolin wrote:
I would like to hear it performed live just once...
I have, and Sigur Ros is amazing live. Don't miss them if you get the chance.
Posted 16 years ago by stub30    [ Reply ]
I would like to hear it performed live just once...
Posted 16 years ago by oldviolin    [ Reply ]
HAHA.....i can relate. elections coming, tho....hard to imagine it getting any worse. quote="Frater_Kork wrote:
I'm scandinavian, and I certainly don't listen to this emo wailing. Generally it's the news from abroad that gets us down. ;)
Posted 16 years ago by leftcoast    [ Reply ]
Up to a 9.
Posted 16 years ago by skdenfeld    [ Reply ]
6 -> 8
Posted 16 years ago by IMGoph    [ Reply ]
DrLex wrote:
Anyone have another lame cat joke?
It's just a fixed association in my head now, overdone as the jokes may be: Sigur Ros = feline from hell
Posted 16 years ago by marzipanic    [ Reply ]
I'm really into this. It's not exactly making me happy though :)
Posted 16 years ago by jncverhoef    [ Reply ]
is this a "who died tragically" theme set? a long set, too....very long....
Posted 16 years ago by leftcoast    [ Reply ]
hippiechick wrote:
If this is what Scandanavians listen to, no wonder they're depressed!
I'm scandinavian, and I certainly don't listen to this emo wailing. Generally it's the news from abroad that gets us down. ;)
Posted 16 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
DrLex wrote:
Anyone have another lame cat joke?
Cat in heat NOT getting some. :)
Posted 16 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite songs in the world. Absolutely thunderous live.
Posted 16 years ago by anchoresse    [ Reply ]
Sugar my RIOS! Ohhh baby!
Posted 16 years ago by kflinchb    [ Reply ]
Anyone have another lame cat joke?
Posted 16 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
Cat in heat getting some!
Posted 16 years ago by Diplomat    [ Reply ]
Every time before they perform this live they have to go to the animal shelter and get a new cat.
Posted 17 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
Ick! edit: That was terrible!
Posted 17 years ago by Monkeysdad    [ Reply ]
sukilau wrote:
karaoke gone bad
Wilco gone bad, which is redundant, come to think of it. Wilco gone badder.
Posted 17 years ago by MJMJ    [ Reply ]
fissmoll wrote:
Beautiful and hypnotic, but that's just me.
Not just you: I like to think of myself as "beautiful and hypnotic", too.
Posted 17 years ago by angrypanda    [ Reply ]
Will someone please leave that cat alone!?!
Posted 17 years ago by dolfan    [ Reply ]
Are there so many RP listeners who have a "buffer overrun" when listening to an elaborated piece of art longer than 3 minutes? If you let yourself free you can meditate in a finale furioso and can wake up repowered. Thx Bill!
Posted 17 years ago by snemelc    [ Reply ]
I can recognize that I would normally hate this song, but at 10am Sunny Saturday morning in Seattle reading about wine with the windows open it is just perfect; 7.
Posted 17 years ago by GChevy410    [ Reply ]
Beautiful and hypnotic, but that's just me.
Posted 17 years ago by fissmoll    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
I really like SR, but admit it's a mood thing. Great when I'm in the mood, not so much when I'm not. Today, it works!!
Agreed. First listen, gave it a 1. Today, second listen, bumped it to 7. Sounds nice and radioheadish today.
Posted 17 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
karaoke gone bad
Posted 17 years ago by sukilau    [ Reply ]
major suckage!
Posted 17 years ago by splooge    [ Reply ]
Why are the worst songs also the longest??
Posted 17 years ago by RosieRedfield    [ Reply ]
Practice makes perfect.
Posted 17 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
auburntigerrich wrote:
I get it. Definately mood music for a particular time and place (i.e. 11pm on a foggy night, walking through a field). It would be tolerable, however, without the vocals. Do what now? Has anyone out there heard of a band called Lanterna?(click here)
What he said! But I think the interminable strangled cat sounds are what get to some people
Posted 17 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
My first 2!
Posted 17 years ago by 93vx800    [ Reply ]
Boy, that went on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on . . .
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
9:30 am. Traying to get the work day started. This DOES NOT help! Ugh! ---- 5 minutes later... Cheezum Cripes! Is this the longest "song" in Paradise's repertoire? Good thing I can already see there's Beatles coming to save the morning. Is this song Bill's way of showing us what purgatory is like, if we don't keep up with the memeber's contributions!? YAAARGH!
Posted 17 years ago by gekkosan    [ Reply ]
rcurrier wrote:
You sound just like my Dad. In 1968.
NICE! Agreed!
Posted 17 years ago by mfassett    [ Reply ]
arcas2000 wrote:
Dear God, make it stop.
It has to be almost over. It just has to be..
Posted 17 years ago by LizDeines    [ Reply ]
I get it. Definately mood music for a particular time and place (i.e. 11pm on a foggy night, walking through a field). It would be tolerable, however, without the vocals. Do what now? Has anyone out there heard of a band called Lanterna?(click here) freeone1 wrote:
This actually compelled me off of the couch to see who this was. Awesome stuff. I think you either 'get' this music or you 'don't'. Disappointed to see that so many RP listeners 'don't'.
Posted 17 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
I really like SR, but admit it's a mood thing. Great when I'm in the mood, not so much when I'm not. Today, it works!!
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
I like this group, but I have to admit their sound is more northern winterlands than southern California.
Posted 17 years ago by rscherm    [ Reply ]
absolute crap. Worse than" My Morning Jacket". RP gets muted for the first time.
Posted 17 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Ditto. electronicshaman wrote:
I'm a fan of Sigur Ros but I have to agree on this one waaaayyyy too long especially for the middle of a work day
Posted 17 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
Dear God, make it stop.
Posted 17 years ago by arcas2000    [ Reply ]
electronicshaman wrote:
I'm a fan of Sigur Ros but I have to agree on this one waaaayyyy too long especially for the middle of a work day
Well it's 10 pm now here in Germany - a better fitting time for this. Too long? This track evolves perfectly, it couldn't be any second shorter. I'm melting every time I hear it. P.S.: Rated 6.2 after >550 votes. Seems that those appreciating it just enjoy instead of typing polemic remarks?
Posted 17 years ago by andrello    [ Reply ]
I'm a fan of Sigur Ros but I have to agree on this one waaaayyyy too long especially for the middle of a work day
Posted 17 years ago by electronicshaman    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
ad4tise wrote:
Sounds like a bunch of banging noise, nothing else.
You sound just like my Dad. In 1968.
Posted 17 years ago by rcurrier    [ Reply ]
The drumming is excellent, but the melody gets annoying. Is that... "tortilla" I hear?
Posted 17 years ago by mattc296    [ Reply ]
...think I recall this song from the "Alvin & The Chipmunks Go To Hell" soundtrak.
Posted 17 years ago by tsw    [ Reply ]
Icelandic version of Floyd's 'Echoes'...I don't know what that means...but I just said it, so there.
Posted 17 years ago by punkbot    [ Reply ]
Any connection to Morning Jacket?
Posted 17 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by oscar_driver    [ Reply ]