Björk on Mushrooms and the Meaning Behind Her New Album Fossora | Pitchfork

[@bobbyc1120]

I love how she can describe a "tree root album" with such certainty on how it would sound.

[@djshitshowz7253]

I KNOW she’s insane

[@KaliDurga108]

we need an ocean album and im not talking about oceania!

[@Roopfert]

@@djshitshowz7253 they actually make perfect sense as motifs for otherwise abstract emotions

[@danielplainview2584]

Tree root album = Radiohead's The King of Limbs

[@johnindigo5477]

Synestesia?

[@Pandamasque]

No other artist on this planet could get away with "my fungus period has been bubbly".

[@で作成されました2020]

🤣😂

[@f4gsforpele]

The most Björk sentence ever

[@timmyabreen]

she really out here

[@dogdonut3]

Maybe more should

[@snaneychik]

John Cage maybe, haha

[@mortiis2032]

I love the end bit “are you coming?” 😂

[@pigun6960]

🍄🍄 yaaass, we're coming!!! 🍄🍄

[@sexpen]

😅 Yes! I want to tell her! I'm already there girl 😂💕🙌🏼🍄

[@AleQueenofSpace]

@@pigun6960 she needs to make a collab with the Toad singing chandelier... now THAT would be fungus iconic

[@FloridaFox]

so cute :)

[@pigun6960]

@Ale Amézquita 🤣 I'm pretty sure the collab wouldn't end with just one song, it could be a whole new Medulla.

[@skinnysnorlax1876]

This woman is almost sixty, yet still talks with the wide eyed enthusiastic curiosity and optimism of a teenaged girl. She never forgot her childhood, just paired it with her adult experience, and the skills that came with it. That's why she's timeless

[@uselessvideo]

What a succinct accurate analysis…imo.👍🏾

[@MISNM0]

Your description is entirely lovely. I'm genuinely into it.

[@te9591]

I think Bjorks speech and mannerisms emulate like an adult child in a way. Not in an undeveloped creepy way but that her adult self utilizes childlike instincts for creativity and a sense of self.

[@brittanyangelina_]

There are so many of us like this that still exist… mushrooms and all. Haha 🌈 💕🦋

[@Buttergirla]

Wow is she really almost 60!!?

[@MikeTrainormusic]

Bjork is one in a planet. A massive artistic influence, still pushing boundaries

[@ritatatam3068]

Definitely.❤

[@nikolademitri731]

She’s incredible, but she’s not an island. She’s certainly a peninsula, though, and that’s something that can’t be said for most!

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

what boundary? being an artifical only means you are copying what God has done.

[@marcosarf5142]

Just imagine passing a day with Bjork , walking around with one of her outfits , talking about vulcanos and children and sound and earth and cooking . What an amazing day .

[@alsimanche]

I wouldn't dare to do that .lol she's too intimidating to me

[@VS-vv6pq]

And on mushrooms..

[@jeanmarienadalcabrera5176]

I honestly would love to live that experience with no judgements around , just a simple 4 hours visit.She speaks while I listen making brownies.As of me? Id just let her speak I wouldnt judge, just to get to know each other.

[@donneasel9631]

Bjork is one of those rare people in life that found exactly what they were destined to do

[@aqueleoutro]

I just love hearing the creative process behind a genius like her.

[@jsmorales]

Then listen to the Sonic Simbolism podcast she's been releasing for every one of her past albums, super interesting.

[@JohnWick54935]

She’s not a genius she’s just so creatively weird now she’s anything together people don’t understand it so they think it’s genius

[@cateaaia9004]

​@@JohnWick54935 nope it definitely makes sense to people. maybe it's more you don't get it so instead you judge it.

[@carlapadilla9339]

@@JohnWick54935 yap yap yap all I heard was she genius and you spewing a bunch of unnecessary things back

[@MrCactuss99]

The editing on this is TOP tier. The way she tells her process is so captivating and mixed with this fun editing is just perfection, so enjoyable. As a Björk fan, huge thanks for this!

[@arjunrsrivatsa]

thanks :n)

[@samfrito]

No kidding. Examples of synapses firing like a wave motion gun.

[@santipapa6986]

You should listen to her podcast

[@stephss]

Her ability to vocalize so well....that is a skill, all in it's own. Ty for this.

[@jojijojo3566]

She’s so right, fungi are my favorite organisms on the planet and it’s also the largest. Mycelium is such a beautiful thing and what I find so special about it is the way mycelium communicates with each other. People see trees as being this mystical thing and that they all communicate with each other and know who the mother tree is, and with fungi it’s even more so and deeper. Also psychedelics are fun and good for the soul when you’re in the right place. And plenty of other mushroom species have amazing health benefits and taste great.

[@BrainboxOfficial_1]

Look up 👆 to the handle. He ships safely 🍄💊🍫🔌......

[@cecztery]

mycelium is the other universe

[@shnook8484]

they're the physical and spiritual interstitium of our realm.

[@zianniorange3646]

Exactly JoJo

[@Invisibletoday]

I had the pleasure of meeting her on a school trip when she was developing her Biophilia app, she’s so sweet and I’ll always cherish that memory

[@danfield6030]

Love ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘

[@danfield6030]

What a lovely story

[@cybertomson]

good for her making a happy album during troubling times! so excited for Fossora

[@chouchoue]

"during troubling times" It ALWAYS was "the end of the world".

[@may6v6]

@@chouchoue her mom passed away.. :/

[@chouchoue]

@@may6v6 Sorry to hear that. I thought it was more doomsday talk.

[@bonsang1073]

eventually you will learn to not get troubled by anything too. one of the best skills to acquire.

[@quaidcarlobulloch9300]

Bjork is an example of someone who is all in on their art. A wonderful person

[@cmk9495]

She’s timeless. Truly a magical artist.

[@danfield6030]

❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘

[@joeagger]

ugh i could just listen to her talk for HOURS 😩 she’s really giving us everything this era though, i couldn’t be more excited for what’s to come! the podcasts are wonderful too. i mean what else can i say? she’s BEEN a legend

[@contactkeithstack]

podcasts?

[@mitra1307]

@@contactkeithstack She released a podcast a week ago. One episode for each album. I'm not sure if it's only on Spotify

[@Honeycomblife]

Thanks Bjork for continuing your musical life journey and sharing it with the world.

[@miusela]

We need the hours length version of this please. So iconic 🍄

[@PhREdoFSC]

Can't wait to listen to this! As a biology and science teacher, I'm really thankful we have artists like Björk

[@samfrito]

This level of creativity is what we should encourage, not drain out of our foremost artists. Great video.

[@JustElia420]

Still in love with Bjork, after all these years. Her first album was brilliant in the 90s. I'm so old I bought it on Tape, first week! One of her albums made an awesome monster on a game for ps1. Really. Mushrooms and Bjork, nothing wrong with any of that.

[@WerqKween]

I just stumbled on your comment, but oh my gosh are you talking about Monster Rancher!?

[@dontyouwonder]

QUEEN OF SHROOMS

[@ggthewhale]

Shrooma

[@makeperceive]

What a legend. Unstoppable. Protect her at all costs.

[@shanwisethehalfling]

When I first read this title, I thought the video would be all about how Björk loves to trip out on shrooms. I’m so glad it’s way deeper and complex than that. I love that Björk has such a sobering personality and just genuinely appreciates nature.

[@mgubia]

Sobering personality 😻

[@ricardobezerra2213]

I love the sure moves and the play with words and interesting metaphors she uses to communicate her ideas.

[@omarhound]

As brief as this is interview is, the theme, characteristics, & nature of the album she is promoting are very well represented & arranged in harmony with what a proper preview of the music would be. I hope for more interviews to be in this format.

[@shenanikenz]

She has never ceased to inspire me.

[@danfield6030]

❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 ❤️ 😍 💖

[@danfield6030]

Love

[@dylanhillebrand7005]

I’m so exited for Fossora. I already preordered the vinyl! And the singles so far have been amazing too!

[@tipsybass8948]

I just absolutely LOVE her. She is one person I would love to meet, anywhere. I have enjoyed her art almost my entire life...over 30 years of pure admiration.

[@BalanceTonTikTok]

Ladies and gantlemen, the best artist alive: Björk

[@0ooTheMAXXoo0]

Best and artist seems like two words that should ever be attempted to be put together... Art is not about being great or the best... It is about making a physical artifact that has a feeling of the artist contained in the art so that another human can comprehend the feeling...

[@MargheritaOrsoPletti]

You’d think she cannot get more captivating, but the editing for this video is brilliant, really adds a lot! I’ll watch it again when I want to see something visually satisfying 😁 good job to the editor!

[@acemccool]

Not really a fan, however this woman is a true artist. Not one to sell out to the mindless “now” trendy crap. Bjork stuck true to her style, her fans and is unique as unique can get. And I always thought she was beautiful too

[@MISNM0]

Really love your post

[@stevebob240]

What a beautiful personality, so blessed to hear her music.

[@razrv3lc]

Glad to hear it’s not a depressing album. It seems like everyone has released their angry/depressed covid albums so this should be a nice change of pace

[@volpemarroneveloce5928]

What? Most of the albums ive heard post covid are dancing-like

[@0ooTheMAXXoo0]

Seems like mostly happy albums during covid? Maybe we run in different circles so to speak..

[@GothJedi]

@@0ooTheMAXXoo0 Was about to say, yeah different crowds

[@vleaky3430]

Too bad the album was horrible I was really looking forward to it. Shame.

[@vanessaclark3443]

Love how so simple and gorgeous this is, and also funny! "ARE YOU COMING?"

[@TanyaQueen182]

So what she says in the beginning about how it starts? That's EXACTLY how it feels for me.

[@MISNM0]

👍

[@nellies]

I love her so much, she's just such a special soul. I could listen to her all day. So fascinating and wonderful.

[@Rahbinknight]

Omg I love Björk and Mushrooms. Dream come true

[@keonicoleman]

“Are you coming!?” Hahaha

[@BrainboxOfficial_1]

Look up 👆 to the handle. He ships safely 🍄💊🍫🔌......

[@andresfnb2703]

This video is so good! Waiting for full interview

[@groundbeef7587]

björk is so great to live in an environment full of fauna and flora she is part of her it is her heart, she is the heart of the earth everything beautiful

[@mattemattematte]

with björk, i don’t understand anything she says but understand everything she says

[@jamestappin4741]

I think you've got it spot on there.

[@1998Cebola]

that's what good writing is

[@therm556]

This is what I think I look like when I listen to sonic symbolism in the woods

[@mdouglasblanco]

I didn’t want this video to end

[@theclawyaww3740]

Björk is the only one who can talk like this and not sound pretentious. What a legend!

[@melissadye4416]

I can’t wait to hear her bubbly visions!!!

[@sweetjane5033]

unbelievable!! creative! bright! connected to the earth

[@whoisit01]

Bjork is a person who every now and again I'm reminded how I am happy to be alive on this planet at the same time as her

[@urheretochill]

I could listen to her talk for years

[@OpheliaDarkling]

"The less room you give me, the more space I've got," has certainly been her mantra...happy to hear covid did the opposite of shut her down. Always intriguing and inspiring.

[@evilwarnings2419]

This explanation is genious, she is so different and special.

[@laikaVNSMK]

She has such a gorgeous mind. there's no other way i can describe it

[@jadibdraws]

I've never done mushrooms but find what shes saying relatable when talking about just wanting to be at peace with the earth and universe. And connect with the earth. I feel like its a living being and sentience is just the universe experiencing itself. But its easy to forget that. I also acknowledge thinking too deeply doesn't help with survival. But its still nice to have those moments to think

[@magsmunroe]

I love the editing in this video so much

[@MoldySmith]

i love her so much . where there is mold there is life

[@ShurkOfficial]

she's on another level

[@NoName-hj6cs]

Bjork is always on point... so chilling that she is coming up with the concept of Elden Ring and embracing a path to the roots A true perfumer Bjork is

[@polyurithine1]

We love her. She is something.

[@leonardoalfaro8489]

she's beyond this world

[@jama7379]

Simply love her originality forever ♾

[@SonnyMeadows]

I've been in love with this woman for 20yrs 😍

[@stevenopolis3155]

I LOVE that Hungry does her makeup.

[@SarahMJordan]

🍄 Yes Queen! I'm living for that puffer vest dress too. Long live Bjork!

[@nlbhaduri]

She is EVERYTHING to me as far as musical expression goes!

[@lucindaerdenechimeg5847]

I love the caterpillar coat look for a day out in the forest

[@vanadium789]

She celebrates life in such a precious way. 🥰 Can't wait to hear it.

[@anaelhonings8683]

"Are you coming?" > Definitely!!! I just can't wait for that!

[@billclemons5593]

GOD I LOVE THIS WOMAN❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯SUCH A CREATIVE ARTIST

[@gustavotorres9589]

I Love you and your art, Björk!

[@zaratevelasquez2091]

La naturaleza la eligió para ser su voz en este mundo mortal.

[@sammilt]

this is so beautiful

[@AlexNayck]

Total!! She is the mother earth!

[@TheYazmanian]

She is the art itself.

[@sanfordcurtis8242]

Pitchfork about to give this album 9.5

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

I just love what's going on in her head. It's what made me fall in love with her :) And always makes me fall in love with her again and again and again. An unbound creative spirit, always curious, enthusiastic and playful. Something i wish for a lot more people.

[@ladibyrd]

what a delightful video. great editing, wowsers

[@javiermaturanadiaz4141]

Nice edit Pitchfork

[@garrulus3399]

I. Love. Her. So. Much. Cannot wait for her bubbly fungus album.

[@potzenotzen]

I'm genuinely in love with this woman since the nineties

[@mh20162]

Listening to her voice is the best asmr. Every word just glides off her tongue so effortlessly.

[@Voltasaur]

Her new songs are mind opening 🍄🤯

[@jakefrisbie8409]

the "are you coming?" at the end was very sobering lol "yes mom!"

[@basedmuscleman6539]

this is the most bjork video on the internet

[@grimgoblinjack]

I'm looking forward to the tree root album next.

[@TheGrandRevo]

Shes not in her tree root phase yet

[@SacredMatrix888]

Wow......This is so healing in this time when music became a mind control tool.....

[@DustSeeker163]

THIS IS SUCH A BJÖRK VIDEO OHMY HEART HOW I LVOE THIS

[@johnlukecampbell3140]

Only bjork would name a time in her life the “fungus period.”

[@bruuuvwhat7037]

Myxomycota shown here are not classified as fungi now, but I’m soo excited for this album ❤

[@farmhouseonthemountain]

I just love the way this she speaks. Her entire soliloquy was spoken through the language of plants. Bjork will ever be a fascinating creature.

[@lynxfilante]

i love the way she expresses herself. verbally and musically

[@Butters1251]

That just makes me so happy🍄🍄🍄

[@Tullece]

Living for this fungus era Björk 😩🍄✨

[@robertgranat9185]

“Are you coming?” was so adorable.

[@RY-fe3rt]

My fungus period was quite embarrassing, but that's just me.

[@MISNM0]

😆

[@RealProfessionalHumanBeing]

Protect Bjork at all costs.

[@nicolec8884]

Yeah definitely after what almost happened to her in 1996.

[@Volundur9567]

She's not an innocent little pixie.

[@te9591]

I think it's funny how her initial feelings of being on mushrooms is her emulating a mushroom. Having her feet in the soil etc.

[@electricroxy]

Majestic, forever.

[@Outlawes]

Mushrooms are genuinely going to save the world ❤ 🍄

[@onlyapawn4371]

They always do. 🙂

[@808stateofmind2]

Beautiful living of life.. a truly organic hooman :)

[@darlenenistor6759]

Omg, I'm in my 50s. Heard about her yrs ago. Never knew her music was inspirational. Lol learn something new every day if u are interested. Now I want to learn more

[@Enrico_Fusai_Counselor]

I’m happy to acknowledge I had my fungus period synchronized with Bjork’s one 🙏🏻🍄🤪

[@JaciCat67]

I'm happy to acknowledge your acknowledgement with another acknowledgement! 😹🍄💫

[@darrenpattison7674]

It makes me happy to hear that she's happy. For me Fossora had a very haunting tone, particularly in the middle (Mycelia - Victimhood). Almost as if to embrace the light on either side of those songs, you have to also embrace the dark side of life too.