Jónsi & Alex Somers - Riceboy Sleeps | Live at Sydney Opera House

In celebration of the album's 10th anniversary, Sigur Rós vocalist Jónsi and his partner, musician Alex Somers performed Riceboy Sleeps at Vivid LIVE in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House.
0:00 Happiness
7:55 Indian Summer
18:20 Boy 1904
Performed by Jónsi (Sigur Rós) & Alex Somers
With the Sydney International Orchestra and Choir
Orchestra Arrangements by David Handler
Conducted by Robert Ames
Directed by Andrew Lord
Audio produced by Audifex
Producer/Engineer - Joshua Craig
Mastering Engineer - Andrew Edgson
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Thanks for watching this special debut performance of Riceboy Sleeps at #VividLIVE! Click here to read a Q&A with Alex Somers > soh.online/riceboysleepsfilm SUBSCRIBE to SOH Music > bit.ly/SOHMusicKZbin

[@alexfrejus]

Can you add Atlas song ?

[@diaphane496]

Will it be possible to put the entire set ? Thanks

[@alexfrejus]

@@diaphane496 yes !!! it's good idea

[@siradymccoy]

Please do full entire set of this... on Digital Format so we all can buy! You hear what I just say? Buy!

[@kinskifilms]

I need you people to pour the entire performance onto my eye orbs and into my ear holes

[@SdmareUchiha]

Happiness is like hearing the Earth breathing, i don´t know but i would dare to say this is the pinnacle of what a man with the actual ear and instruments can achieve.

[@CrookedTooth616]

If Aurora Borealis had a sound, it would be the song “Happiness”. Specifically, this live version. ✌🏻🙏🏻

[@Polletross]

1000% accurate comment.

[@juanroblesandujar5129]

I think is the music you would hear in heaven

[@warmachineorwhat]

I love how sad Happiness sounds

[@koutalsc]

I always come here when I feel sad. From Japan

[@MK_2023.]

Indian Summer has to be one of the most beautiful songs ever wrote.

[@MK_2023.]

2 years later and I still completely agree with my past self.

[@yomaddy]

❤❤❤

[@Tinotinha]

It gets better with age, you will always be right on this@@MK_2023. :)

[@tropicalpalmtree]

​@@MK_2023.An ending by brian eno beats it but its an amazing track I agree

[@pedrothelion120]

Pedro the Lion?

[@monieo555]

I was lucky enough to see this exact performance live in 2019 with my father and grandmother. She's since left us but knowing that she got to see this live with me because I adore Jonsi and that for a few brief hours of this show in this video she's alive and well. It makes me feel bittersweet listening to this music again since that day. I really miss her.

[@myjessicajourney1915]

❤️

[@asgeirtj]

This comment made me cry and I've never had a grandmother. Bless your grandmother.

[@nicholasperkins1790]

❤

[@meetghelani5222]

❤️

[@nikoletthorvath5755]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@eightypuff01]

I would do almost anything to be able to see this live and just be in that atmosphere for an evening.

[@mikemoonrip6745]

100%!

[@jaenzener]

There's no way that Jonsi is just a human being like the rest of us.

[@philipmazonson4694]

Jens Vorenberg he isn’t 💚

[@danielr2514]

Elves exist

[@etherealbonds]

Wrong. He's more human than the rest of us.

[@lockeridgedavid]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoSlqGykZ8mfhac

[@jaenzener]

@@lockeridgedavid yeah, they released this link a couple of days ago. And you were a part of this?! Congratz, dude! Do you know if this will be made into an actual live album?

[@timothymarr2267]

This band changed my perspective on life over 20 years ago. I love Sigor Ros

[@Windhorse11]

With all that's going on in the world, it's a crime that this only has less than 200k views. It's healing me as I listen...

[@igordodt3025]

14:40 transcendence begins

[@rayfinkle4086]

Magnificent. This is the sound of love and sadness and the bittersweet reality of being a human among humans bound together on a rock floating in the black soup of our universe.

[@dorianmiguelospinocaro4778]

Stink Ray excelent

[@alomejorotrodia]

superb comment

[@JayFlamby]

So true it almost hurts ahah

[@docmcbungas3303]

Laces out

[@kptkharma]

17:17 I'll show that when my kids will ask me if magic really exists

[@apoorvas6062]

dang, that's a beautiful comment.

[@honeylawless]

perfectly captured comment. I see the show in Toronto this Friday and not sure my tear ducts are ready.

[@tsuobachi]

The album is absolutely beautiful, but this performance doubles the beauty. Thank you.

[@axouldu78]

which album ?

[@axouldu78]

@murderofcrows thank you!

[@tsuobachi]

@@axouldu78 Riceboy Sleeps is the name of the album. I got it on vinyl 10 years ago when it came out. I never thought it would be performed live, so this is quite a nice surprise for me.

[@axouldu78]

@@tsuobachi sigur ros will always surprise us

[@jessNope87]

when jonsi performs live, whether it be sigur ros, his solo work or with alex, the music takes on a new form. It expands and fills your soul and heart with both joy and sadness, but it's beautiful. so much extra care is put into performing it. Any shows he performs are truly magic, a once in a lifetime type of experience. I have only been lucky enough to see Jonsi on his Go tour, but it was the best night of my life, and I have copies of sigur ros's live sets, even not being there in person is truly profound and deeply moving. I wish this tour (Jonsi and Alex) would do a show closer to me, hopefully they add more dates.

[@cyan_aura]

It's been 10 years since I first listened to Indian Summer, it's such a magnificent piece of music. Lying alone on my bed with all the lights off, ignoring the cacophony of the world outside, or walking in the rain with headphones on... so many memories associated with this song. That gradual build up and the burst of emotions at the end, it still hits the same, even today. Thank you, for being with me through all these years.

[@symphoniesinseashells790]

this album will be the soundtrack of my ascension to the next level of existence.

[@stevochang]

If there ever was a soul cleanse, this is it. The transition to from life to death must sound and feel like this.

[@danielmathew5008]

Thank you, How to train your dragon. Not just for the wonderful story of Hiccup and his friend Toothless, but also for showing me Jonsi. A man that has managed to capture the emotion of happiness in a song.

[@fofocho71]

Heaven starts at 14:36

[@meetghelani5222]

Couldn't agree more ;)

[@wirziehendiezeit]

Indian Summer. Always takes me back, 11 years ago, smoking on the porch of my parent's home crying, grandma passed away a few hours ago, finding comfort in Jonsi's voice.

[@amsterkiwi]

Breathtakingly good. As always! Saw Jónsi live 4 times, including Reykjavik, alongside Sigur Rós on multiple occasions. His side projects are equally good. Such an incredible talent. Even met Jónsi & Alex on New Years Eve in Reykjavik while watching the fireworks, and even kissed him on the cheek to which he replied "That was perfect". That moment still makes me smile, all these years later!

[@danhagen8502]

I remember Nordur og Nidur. That entire week was an emotional whirlwind.

[@alexrsmith31]

Was at this gig, I’m still living off the serotonin that it gave me!

[@lockeridgedavid]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoSlqGykZ8mfhac

[@robbertboon1985]

Utterly jealous Alex, it must have magical...

[@HeedTheLorax]

Indian Summer is my favorite, can't say why.

[@meetghelani5222]

Same ;)

[@ShreyanshJain8]

seeing the depth of music Icelandic people create, I am sure that there is some beautiful bug in the Nordic people bodies which make their heart so warm and their soul shine so bright..

[@philipmazonson4694]

💚

[@stewland1]

I often have though that Pleadian souls have inhabit some Nordic people. Pleadians are Brothers and sisters to Germanic peoples on earth. Seven Sisters is the star constellation where there inhabital planets dwell.

[@cgbunks]

Once in a blue moon, a magical song comes to life and envelops our tired and weary world breathing a glimpse of hope back into it. This is a stunning piece. Thank you

[@la124]

The purest definition of heaven on Earth.

[@meetghelani5222]

try listening to the ISOLATION ROOM concert which spans about 1.5hrs of All Animals and RICEBOY SLEEPS content.

[@meetghelani5222]

it's on the Sydney Opera House Concert channel.

[@daniel.magalhaaes]

14:35 - The most powerfull music on the world.. ❤

[@obrotherpodcast]

Happiness is one of the most moving songs ever composed

[@kantiano]

My goosebumps are getting goosebumps right now

[@Artsandcraftswithnorah]

I’m responsible for at least 5,000 views

[@meetghelani5222]

😭 nah, im for 20k

[@The-MoTalks]

I am really speechless. Its fascinating how they can express emotions and feelings we have in our heart by their music. I almost cried from the beauty of the concert. Their music really speaks to the soul. Thank you for all the efforts you do to fascinate us. Greetings from Egypt.

[@indigoharp3120]

this music came from another realm. thanks Sydney Opera House for putting this up here.

[@MrMasterskywalker]

@ 14:40 has never failed to do things to my heart and soul

[@oddryhepburn]

14:31-18:00 may just be one of the most beautiful sounds in human history.

[@user-zs9yf3km6r]

Yes!!!!!!!!

[@trentking9970]

1 million percent ❤

[@LAFKO1]

After 16 years together Jonsi and Alex are just now...amazing musicians partners

[@GABRIEL_CRAFT]

Beauty. Fell asleep to this album for a couple years

[@hariansipanimba8929]

To you Jonsi Thank you for everything you’ve done to all of us, your music help me through every circumstances in my life, i remember listening your music in high school, even i just finish my master, i feel like your music grow with me, or it just me, the point is thank you!!!, i can’t describe how lucky i’m to hear your music since my teen, i don’t know how to said but thank you, you always had a place in my heart even in my life. Thank you

[@jamestangjong8370]

hariansi panimba 🌹🌹🌹

[@putorikaze]

Me too.. Since in College until now.

[@northandarctic6891]

Hey, and i am here, just finished my high school and am in university and what is great is i am listening jonsi abt 3 years and he gives me the great feelings and senses and i am happy that i am alive and i listen jonsi , that is what i think all day

[@yomaddy]

This track made me human again. I've come back to my life. Just watched "Riceboy Sleeps" movie, and God help me to stop this tears of 90s nostalgia and my childhood days. There's something magical love and humanity in this track you've lost in this modern life. Thank you for this heart warming track! 😢😭❤️

[@lindenlynx]

Jónsi is too good for this world.

[@robertgarvansnyder4665]

I saw “Riceboy Sleeps” performed as part of Wordless Music in New York about ten years ago, and it ranks as one of the best musical experiences of my life. Unforgettable.

[@JBrooksNYS]

Did you see it again last year in Brooklyn?

[@luisveron9835]

so much beauty in one song, i'm lost in space, thank you.....

[@kristianbarta]

This just cannot be from this Earth. They took my breath away.

[@devitocxrleone8652]

I'm a music producer and I think Happiness is my favorite songs all time

[@makaylah1599]

I've been listening to Jonsi and Alex for 6+ years, and I don't know why it never occurred to me that they could play it live. But man, that auditorium had to be one of the most peaceful places while the orchestra was playing. Hearing this live is like a dying wish, and to be honest, if i was going out of this world, i would want to be listening to Happiness as I do

[@alexrsmith31]

I was at this very gig, and it transcended everything I ever knew

[@shahn78]

I've seen sigur ros live 3 times (once in the 2nd row center stage)... but seeing how they make those organic sounds, layer upon layer here is quite special.

[@rwldebruijn1979]

Deeply moved. I had tickets to the cancelled concert in Manchester. Bitter sweet to now see what I missed.

[@seetomgo]

This is absolutely amazing. In my years of listening to these songs I never could have imagined it being successfully pulled off live. Beautiful!

[@epoille]

this is pure magic.

[@marcoantoniohidalgo1495]

Masterpiece.

[@ildicho1]

this is one of the most beautiful things i have ever heard.

[@rosemimi973]

Saw it a few weeks ago live in Paris. Loved every second of it.

That is my favorite music video on youtube

[@ricardozamora8632]

When my girl and me return to the hardest work, at night we listen happines and then we fall in another world, THIS WORLD!!

[@nickdefesche9196]

I cry, every time I hear this particular concert. Especially during Happiness. It goes deep

[@yomaddy]

Ikr

[@CamKnoppMusic]

One of the most unique voices of all time

[@IVMZERO]

I hope there is life after death... I never want to lose his music.

[@honeylawless]

what a beautiful comment.

[@kruser32]

There is life after death I assure you. Get to know Jesus 😇

[@deathtoallpoets]

Nothing is lost and nothing is meaningless.

[@WARMTAPES]

I have watched this so many times. it never gets old.

[@pshhh7856]

I was lucky enough to see them on this tour. The only real tour they did. It was in Halloween in NYC. Hindi was dressed as a vampire and Alex was a werewolf lol it was the best concerts I’ve ever been to and one of the happiest days of my life. Music like this is literal medicine for any soul. Thank you

[@lapislazz1551]

I found alex somers through Black Mirror. He and Sigur Ros made the song 'end'. Ive loved that song for years. Then one day i found a song from aaron dessinger called 'Big Red Machine'. In the same charity album, a song called 'happiness' by Alex and Jónsi was listed. I fell in love instantly. I only found this video by looking up happiness to try to find a live play of it. While happiness will always be my favorite overall, Indian summer performed live will always have a very special place un my heart 💜

[@Nox.INkRecords]

What an EPIC Journey. My god 😭❤️

[@ruffsnap]

This is just beyond words, I definitely now know I made the right decision to hop on a plane and go see this for myself, cannot wait!

[@maelgwni]

where are you seeing this ruffsnap?

[@Schwaaaang]

How could this have been made by humans. Absolutely transcendent music. Like if true inner peace had a sound.

[@abegetsbuckwild]

Heard boy 1904 and it hit me years back and I’m glad I’m hearing it again but live.

[@SWEETWILLKINGSTON]

I just saw this show in Boston at the Wilbur. OMG, first off, this is Heaven's Waiting Room music. I cried tears of joy a few times during this show because I honestly couldn't believe I was watching this album being performed live. This show shined my soul. If everybody listened to this music in the world, we wouldn't have so many problems. It shows you patience, it shows you earnst, anger, hopelessness, curiosity, playfulness, love, hate, doom, glory. It was definitely a lifetime hallmark moment. I hope this music lives on like Bach, Mozart, and all the other greats. Alex and Jonsi, and Sigur Ros. This music is what the Wyld Stallions (Bill and Ted) could be in our world...if more people just heard it. And please play All the Big Trees at my funeral for the last song. That song encompasses what I see when I look back in my past over my lifetime. And what I could become as well. Thank you Alex, Jonsi, and all of the wonderful musicians who I saw on Wednesday night in Boston. God Bless You

[@ryumaroon5222]

Jonsi My soul is saved by the sounds you play

[@luismarques6498]

Music from the angels, so beautifull...

[@AlejandroOrtiz-wf7it]

Esto es arte la mejor manera de expresar la musica y sus sonidos alternos, me encantaría verlos algun dia de mi vida!

[@Oldelaff]

Amazing version of Boy 1904, So subtle, the mixing of all these layers of sounds, voices, instruments is insane and so well balanced, I prefer listening this perfect live version instead of the album now!

[@shttc900]

the sound the spirits make while looking upon the world

[@EdwindePaula]

this is beyond beautiful.

[@myplayerpiano]

Unreal. Can't wait for Chicago.

[@lilitmanukyan92]

This music is eternal. Like hearing voices of the universe, like something above our consciousness ❤️

[@cgbunks]

Placing my headphones on, beginning to paint, my soul feels the colors and my heart is full...and at 14:43, there is pure love...

[@jatihastaman8760]

omg im crying

[@anep.9887]

The smile @4:23 Hapiness indeed.

[@myjessicajourney1915]

Such wholesomeness.

[@therobust]

Heartbreaking yet soothing. Thanks for this magnificent piece of music sir!

[@amarjeetpaul5418]

Beautiful! 🙏❤️🙏

[@iandavidlocke]

why is this everything all at once ahhhhh

[@philipmazonson4694]

tonight I experience this ins SF Ca....💚

[@jonathanvelez1198]

How was it? I will see it on NY

[@philipmazonson4694]

I just got home from the show . O man , it was lovely 💚. I saw sigur Ros at least 20 times , the LA philharmonic thing couple yrs ago ...this was really lovely ..especially it being in a nice theater where people behave and STFU during the music..two words : poprocks&bubblewrap....you’ll see , enjoy!

[@MrJoelmanning]

Jónsi & Alex, Sigur Ros Have enriched my life in ways I have no method of expressing; Other than my complete and utter appreciation. This concert like all, are chilling in the coziest ways.

[@kinskifilms]

I saw this performance in Brooklyn on Halloween 2019 and it was one of the most beautiful experiences my ears have ever been through.

[@yansure1615]

I cried because it's so beautiful...

[@myjessicajourney1915]

Great music. Great perfomers. Great direction. But also shoutout to the audio, video, set/lighting and social media production (and everyone else invovled in this), as well. Listening is great, but having all of these together adds so much. Thank you from the States, SOH wooo❤️

[@celsoyassuookadajunior6426]

Yes, a music can transforme a bad day in a good day! Indian summer shows for us the impact of a great music!

[@ribeiroWilliam]

please for the love of everything make a dvd of it

[@Marcoago]

i would pay to a have a pro shot of the concert

[@lockeridgedavid]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoSlqGykZ8mfhac

[@ribeiroWilliam]

david lockeridge yea Just saw it on Instagram I'm so so happy

[@edwardchen9619]

i knew before even watching the video that happiness and indian summer's gonna be here

[@raissavillaflor4637]

They always give me goosebumps all over my body.. When my grandest day comes I would like them to sing for me☘️

[@samsepoil2111]

Instant tears at 14:40

[@diegobarreraherraz1235]

Yes

[@kelvinsmith6854]

Man up..

[@samsepoil2111]

@@kelvinsmith6854 yeah you're right, I shouldn't be moved by this. what a twat

[@ashita1130]

I want to hear him live once before I die! So fucking beautiful

[@thelisteningroom5818]

Seeing this show on Monday in DC. This looks incredible.

[@bradmagic1]

Genius. I'm in heaven.

[@kristdiroatmodjo497]

Awesome live performance 😳 👏

[@fnln1108]

This is gorgeous! A pitstop in India will be most welcome!

[@ajay_sonic]

Indeed. Explosions in the Sky(Mumbai), Mogwai(Pune) and God is an Astronaut (Pune) have graced India in the past. I was hoping Sigur Ros/Jonsi & Alex would make the sojourn in 2019 or maybe in 2020!!

[@kikinmartinez3280]

Guau esta musica abre mi mente y mi corazon toca fibras emotivas del alma , da fuerza para luchar para seguir peleando duro y alcanzar mis sueños

[@pordB]

Need full concert😭😭😭 heavenly music

[@pjmmccann]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoSlqGykZ8mfhac

[@meetghelani5222]

Check out Isolation Room's channel for it, they have the full concert ig.

[@docmcbungas3303]

Please release the whole performance. Id love to see Daniell in the Sea. Ive been kicking myself for missing this

[@florinmelcul]

Doc McBungas exactly, I dream about that song everyday since I ever heard it, its been 10 years now..

[@growngrownman5950]

Magical.

[@lovelifedotcom1]

I hope I can watch them live once before I die.

[@nadirzidani6966]

thank you very much guys, cause with your music, sometimes i can reach the peace of mind ! and that is no price !!✌👃👃

[@brandonquintanilla6765]

Can’t wait to see them perform in Toronto Oct 25, counting down the days. Their album is always on repeat & now I finally get to see them live!

[@ramawaristr]

I can only imagining to see this performance live! I will be there somehow somewhen!!

[@brandonquintanilla6765]

It’s an out of the world experience.. saw them in Toronto back in October...