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[@smv1990]

Ladies and gentlemen, we got him! He can't listen to one SR song and not have to go back to them in the future!

[@millezenith]

Mission accomplished

[@redshift912]

Got emmm

[@SaoGage]

I'm more of a metal guy, but I've loved Sigur Ros as long as I can remember. Finally went to see them live in 2017 with my wife and it was probably the best live music performance I've ever seen in my life. They're magical.

[@9thmaggot]

I get that bro, metalhead here as well. Despite that, they are my favourite band.

[@isaacroberts8364]

Have you listened to Otta by Solstafir? Its also icelandic and incredible. Its post metal!

[@muzikkification]

I mean the drop in this song is one of the heaviest things I've ever heard to be fair

[@kolklown]

The singer is a guy, ha! His falsetto is world class. And thanks for doing this one, I was recommending it pretty hard for a while. AND they're from Iceland, not Norway.

[@kolklown]

Saeglopur or Hrafntinna would be a nice song to do of theirs next.

[@nicbongo]

Olsen Olsen 😍

[@LivingWithGiantsband]

Hoppipola would be amazing too

[@StefanMedici]

Wow, I wouldn't have picked it. I bet his spoken voice is bass. What a sung voice, is all his singing in this range?

[@chriscartwright6292]

@@StefanMedici pretty much yeah. His voice is beautiful even live. I’ve always wondered what his ‘full voice’ might sound like but I don’t think I’ve ever heard it

[@feintcircles]

I'll throw my hat in for their song Untitled #8. Absolutely breathtaking piece of music.

[@ARASNshane]

This.

[@ErikErnstsings]

Yes!

[@lorebroker52]

The whole ( ) album is pretty underrated I think.

[@wil5367]

Its good, but Untitled #4 > untitled #8

[@jameshotchkin8438]

@@wil5367 agreed

[@2008redsi]

Svefn-g-englar is my favorite. They opened for Radiohead in 2000. Always loved the sounds he would get on his guitar with a bow

[@uremawifenowdave]

I would love him to listen to Sven-G-Englar and watch the incredible video as well.

[@RB-gr7zo]

Wow! Sigur ros and Radiohead on the same day... Thats awesome man.

[@elchavoguero]

Svefn-G-Englar is suuuch a good song. And in case Geebz does cover it, it's pronounced "Sveb'n Gangk-lar"

[@avedic]

Sven-G-Englar is one of THE greatest songs of all time. If I had to pick one song to sum up who I am as a human being, after I've died, it would have to be Sven-G-Englar.

[@ribbo1]

Was that in a park in Oxford? I was there... rained lots, Sigur Ros blew my mind. --- also another shout for Svefn-g-englar :)

[@uremawifenowdave]

Every time I saw them live they would blow me away. Their film “Heima” (2007) is incredible too. Incredibly moving and stunningly shot. It’s truly captivating. If you haven’t seen it do yourself a favour, set aside an hour and a half, and just lose yourself in its beauty. Stunning band, stunning artistry.

[@mpeckablebass]

I remember showing up at my friends' house after Heima had come out and they were just starting it up. Some of us knew a little bit of Sigur Ros, but once it started we all sat in total silence for the whole film. Absolutely magical. I watch it periodically but always wish I could experience it for the first time all over again.

[@JasonNegron1]

Check out Jonsi’s “Go, Live” it was the greatest live experience I have ever seen.

[@avedic]

Good lord....Heima is an experience. Honestly, kinda changed my life in a way I can't even articulate. But it did. Sigur Ros is and always will be my favorite modern band ever. It is an entire world. It's genuinely objectively given me a reason to live before....the HUMANITY in their music is majestic and affirming. Such a beautiful take on shoegaze/dream-pop. They're something truly special in this world. I really hope he listens to Sven-G-Englar and The Nothing Song. Two perfect 10/10 songs.

[@dirtydirtmcgogurt]

@@mpeckablebass exact same experience. Little to no idea who Sigur Ros was, walked into buddies house... no one said a word the entire time.

[@g-offthegreat]

I saw them live at a festival in Boston a few years ago. Chance the Rapper was going to play shortly after they started so we were just gonna stick around for them a bit and then go to Chance. After the first song we did not want to leave. It was raining a little bit, we all had a few drinks, and were just captivated by the show. I do not regret it one bit.

[@brookeellenfreeman7699]

Crazy enough, that's a guy's voice. They are truly amazing and mesmerizing. 💕

[@sussychachi]

I think sigur ros is the soft and slow side of creative music and on the fast and more aggressive side is Mr.bungle both I love a lot.

[@brookeellenfreeman7699]

@@sussychachi I need to take the time to give Mr. Bungle a listen. I've always heard good things. Obviously, with Mike Patton, I'm sure they're awesome.

[@19RaxR91]

@@brookeellenfreeman7699 Yeah, I bet that Most people would associate the falceto voice with a woman singing, just like a lot of people can find this kind of voice annoying If it comes from a man, so no surprises there.

[@19RaxR91]

@@sussychachi Dude, the duality is alive - personally I can go from something like this (kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqqWd4OIlsqKabs) to this (kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHvNZmabj96gh6c) in a heartbeat. Oh man, I love music!

[@PufferFishX]

Sigur Ros is THE perfect group for you to react to. They put in so many layers and changes in pattern... the vocals are always soo beautiful, along with them not (or rarely) singing in English, which makes it easier for us native English speakers to simply see the singer as an instrument.

[@aidkay1729]

Hoppípolla needs this.

[@greagandev]

He is actually singing in his own made up "language'. I think he calls it Hopelandia?

[@KingOfTheBeez]

@@greagandev it's hopelandic he only sings in that language on () and on a couple tracks here and there, but for the most part he does sing in Icelandic

[@PufferFishX]

@@greagandev That's fascinating. I know about a group called E.S. Posthumus that did the same thing, they created an entire language and lore to tell stories about these ancient sea-faring peoples. To some, creating a new language adds a new level of immersion. It also does what I describe above, you can just unplug and listen to the singer as an instrument. Cool stuff!

[@Gekokujo76]

That was the first thing I thought of when I saw he was reviewing Sigur Ros. "I see the singer as an instrument"......well, do I have a band for you!

[@getthepapersgetthepapers]

Explosions in the Sky - The Birth and Death of the Day. One of the most powerful and emotional pieces of instrumental “rock” you’ll ever hear

[@brotheryeti]

Why go with the B team (Explosions) when you can go with the A team God Speed! You Black Emperor

[@sentientcardboarddumpster7900]

@@brotheryeti no need to compare. Different bands, different styles. One has different "movements" within the song. The other, has more of a theme for each song. But if we are throwing names out there, I have one word: Mogwai.

[@Christopher-md7tf]

Great band. My favourites are "Your Hand in Mine" and "The Only Moment We Were Alone". Pretty much that whole record front to back is just amazing.

[@brotheryeti]

@@sentientcardboarddumpster7900 saw Mogwai at the 9:30 club in DC. Absolutely brilliant and loud.

[@sentientcardboarddumpster7900]

@@brotheryeti nice! That's not the first time I've heard that statement about being very loud. Would love to catch them someday.

[@The_RedVIII]

Sigur Rós is my favorite band. The singer (Jonsi) is male btw (the background vocals are also him). He often uses a bow on the guitar, which produces this atmoshperic soundscape. They are from Iceland and sing mostly either Icelandic or just Gibberish (which they call hopelandic). Would love a reaction to Untitled 8 from them.

[@uremawifenowdave]

All we need is for him to do a deep dive into Cocteau Twins as well and all my buttons will be well and truly pushed.

[@GregsWhiskyGuide]

Amen, I keep on suggesting Cocteau Twins to several reactions channel but so far I failed...that damned "patreon" majority syndrom (to translate often, sorry, by mainstream) tend on many channels to block a lot of less commercial gems...but here there is a chance for this to happen, Cheers from France !

[@Ionic-ww5fm]

Yes! Heaven Or Las Vegas and Head Over Heels ☺️

[@nickryckman]

E-bow ! E-Bow! This song is what I swear angels sound like

[@d-fens4878]

Best outro ever !

[@omgnuub]

If we're gonna dabble in Untitled we gotta go with Untitled 8, c'mon now.

[@EthePianoMan]

@@omgnuub Untitled 3 is my personal favorite

[@dom69foco]

I agree with #8 being the obvious pick. My favourite is #5 - soooo slow! But #8 is very musically interesting

[@ShiivaWilding]

Singer is called Jonsi, a guy, incredible falsetto!

[@bacicinvatteneaca]

Yeah I could tell

[@jeffreyprehn5768]

his name is pronounced "Yawn-cee" correct? My favorite album, which I recommend, is Ágætis byrjun.

[@Minuz1]

@@jeffreyprehn5768 "Yown-cee" would be more accurate I think. The Icelandic "ó" is pronoucned like "oh" But his name is "Jón Þór", Jónsi is his nickname.

[@liamcasey1580]

You’re a legend Geebz! Aloha from Australia. Sigur Ros’ opus is Hoppipolla which is pure emotion. Still gives me the chills after so many years.

[@davidburke2132]

We’ve got to get him playing in the puddles! 🥰😜

[@willrichardson519]

@@davidburke2132 care of the bloody noses, mind! ;-)

[@victoriagill1588]

I saw them at Werribee Mansion (Melb) and man, what an experience.

[@gunnarormslev2349]

Love that you actually put the Icelandic letters in the title 😄 Our language is quite complicated so don't worry about the pronunciation, it's aaaalright ❤️

[@junkyardwillie8320]

Lol i added the Icelandic keyboard to my phone just so i could name my playlists right. I’m not even entirely sure how to pronounce the band’s name, but i think titles should be written with the proper lettering

[@Gilmourized]

I’m blessed I’ve met Jonsi one time, and after I hug him I simply said “thank you for the emotions you give”. This song gives me goosebumps and tears every time I listen to it, even after 20 years.

[@arpittailang293]

the album was launched in 2005 how did it become 20 years

[@Gilmourized]

@@arpittailang293 The song is almost 20 years old, I’ve met Jonsi in February 2013

[@vanilla_milkshake]

OMG I wish I wasn't at work right now because I've been trying to get you to listen to Sigur Rós for MONTHS!

[@avedic]

You did it! I'm glad he finally tried them out. This track is a great introduction. But good lord....the rabbit hole on this band is DEEEEEP.

[@amaradejo]

I'm so happy that you're covering Sigur Rós as well! And that you enjoyed it! They have so many wonderful tracks, but, if I had to choose what to continue with, I'd say "Sæglópur", which explores the noisier side of them. Or the delicate and moving "Viðrar Vel Til Loftárása". It lasts 10 minutes, but you're no stranger to long tracks, with all the progressive metal reviews :D Once again, thanks for this video.

[@emjayajenightbloom6153]

Yes - came here to recommend VVTL!

[@gloves085]

@@emjayajenightbloom6153 Necromancer here! How the fuck do you ask Alexa to play this?????? Thank you for introducing me to this amazing track!

[@monkeyfarm]

Try Dayvan Cowboy from Boards of Canada.

[@goatzee69420]

YYYYEEEEEESSSSSS!!!! ANY BoC would be incredible, I cant wait to see his faces!

[@evelk2002]

Alpha And Omega, or You Could Feel The Sky 👍🤘

[@muzikkification]

Although that is probably my favourite BoC track, I think there are more interesting songs to dissect - something with more unusual chord progressions and textures perhaps. Would still be great though!

[@jimbob0025]

@@muzikkification Nah I think that’s a great shout for a first listen. A good gateway drug for Boards. Given time he’ll be in a dark alley injecting straight Geogaddi like the rest of us.

[@dickmonkey-king1271]

Wow. Blast from the past. Such a great song. Great recommend. Gonna have to listen now!

[@elchavoguero]

Fun fact: a lot of the fun atmospheric sounds are coming from Jónsi's guitar, which he often plays with a cello bow

[@sebjungo]

If you want to see children running in dramatic Icelandic landscapes with a gut-wrenching finale, I recommend you watch the video clip. Never gotten more emotional with a song. Thank you Sigur Ros and mahalo to you, Geebz, for reminding me about this masterpiece of post-rock and the emotions that come with it

[@joshuacanipe7688]

Amen. That video moved me powerfully when I first saw it.

[@NeverlastingPeace]

For who's interested I recommend the DVD heima 👌🏾

[@baixistamaluco]

Thank you for doing this, I was one of those people that asked for them. Aloha

[@nicbongo]

The band are from Iceland. Jonsi is the lead singer, and he's a he with the most beautiful falsetto and soul. They originally sung in Icelandic and their own language they called "hopelandic" which gives adds to their ethereal sound. More recently he started singing in English. Jonsi plays the guitar with an actual bow* (not an electronic/magnetic one). My personal favourites are "Popplagið" and Olsen Olsen. Both long tracks the former very dark and forboding, the latter sounds like the emergence of spring. Truly stunning band.

[@TheDangerMice]

Upvote for "emergence of spring". Perfect

[@gummiaudun]

Jónsi actually plays the guitar with a cello bow

[@ErikErnstsings]

Just as a point of reference an e-bow is a handheld device that causes strings to vibrate without being touched. They use one on E-bow (hence the title) but I don't think it makes regular appearances. Totally separate device from the cello bow Jonsi uses regularly.

[@ErikErnstsings]

Oh and high five for Popplagið

[@Thrace33.]

He also did the lead track for how to train your dragon, and sang at the purple wedding in Game of Thrones

[@joshuasanmartin5385]

Yay! You reacted to sigur ros! There's so many places you can go with sigur ros. They cover so much ground from industrial to orchestral and everywhere in between! Keep it up!!

[@fattypneumonia]

odins raven magic

[@MyMrAnimal]

Love the channel, and I think after 200 videos we would all love to hear some kind of list of your favourites etc. I know I'd love it at least!

[@SilviaAfurisita]

Maybe when he hits a certain milestone (either subscriber numbers or like a 1 year anniversary of channel) that would be cool. I love the playlist so far, but it's quite mixed and I would love to hear what his and everyone's favourites are.

[@djmir4]

I absolutely love this. Never heard it before. Thank you for introducing me! :)

[@lukelarsson]

You’re in for an amazing treat:)

[@andrewj3398]

Their (corrected) song Saeglopur is a masterpiece please check it out. Sounds like the ocean to me.

[@vanilla_milkshake]

yessss I second that

[@Wonderlikechild]

third'd!

[@jimbob0025]

Their.

[@ErikErnstsings]

Great tune, in my top 5 for this amazing band

[@wstone2010]

Such a great song

[@Lebowski55]

Anything from Godspeed You! Black Emperor would be essential to your channel.

[@Dinkdownn]

Yesssss! They’re so good 🥰 I saw them in New Orleans like 17 years ago. Dang ok now I feel old.

[@lukejw11]

Their new album is fantastic.

[@mrelegoboy]

Hopefully he does sleep or at least one of the other songs from that album!

[@dclarkmusic]

Yeeesssss. I think Sleep would be a good start for geebz

[@1johnquist]

Yes! Moya, Storm, or really any of their music would be awesome!

[@jayc1981]

And now that we've strayed into this territory, I would love to see you react to Bjork - Joga. It's a stunning song!!

[@feintcircles]

Sigur Ros - Untitled Song #8. It's truly amazing!

[@v4nt4bl4ck7]

I've been one of your viewers who requested Sigur Rós so I'm very happy to see this! I'd recommend Untitled #8/Popplagið. You'll want to search this and go to 1:16:16 - The audio quality is good - Sigur Rós - Live 2013 [Post Rock] [Full Set] [Live Performance] [Concert] [Complete Show].

[@elchavoguero]

Far and away my favorite performance of theirs. Always makes me feel like I'm gonna have a fucking heart attack by the end

[@LB1973]

I utterly adore that song and I'm generally a rock/metal fan. Its just musical brilliance

[@ErikErnstsings]

My fave tune of theirs. Which concert is it (the link isn't working for me)?

[@v4nt4bl4ck7]

@@ErikErnstsings Just search "Sigur Ros live concert 2013" in the KZbin searchbar and it should be the first video that pops up.

[@karmapedia]

Bruh...there are dozens of us! #8 is a religious experience, especially if you have the chance to see them live.

[@kuchosanchez8595]

Finally! I was waiting for this!

[@ryansylvia9710]

Brother you have just scratched the surface with this band. What a great song to start with because it’s just complex enough to show off their talent, but there is so much more to find. There are so many good suggestions here so I’ll just say, looking forward to your next sigur ros breakdown. Thank you geebz!

[@1johnquist]

Wow! This is one of my favorite bands. I highly recommend the following tracks next: Sæglópur and/or Untitled #8 (Popplagið). You're the best Geebz!

[@jimbob0025]

If we’re getting into post rock, it’s gotta be Mogwai! The daddies of the genre.

[@MrNikolidas]

Oh heck yeah. I had the entire Mr Beast album on repeat for years.

[@Bridgercraft]

Absolutely! The only band I will constantly see live whenever I can. Up to 11 times now and counting!

[@joshnab800]

Godspeed You! Black Emperor also

[@Si_G]

Mogwai’s “New Paths To Helicon” from their “Government Comissions” album.

[@alekqs]

MONO would be great too!

[@grovestreet1520]

I'm so glad and not at all surprised that you loved them. Thank goodness other people have been recommending them. Truly a special listening experience

[@colquittbrett]

OMG I've been trying to get the courage to nominate Sigur Ros, so to see it happen without me yelling FUCKING RULES. Check Ageatis Byrjun next! Best post-rock ever!

[@cmonlastie8349]

The correct answer here

[@StefanMedici]

Never heard of this band, going to add them to my Spotify, need to hear more. Love this channel, not only does he cover music I love but I get introduced to bands I don't know.

[@ShiceIceDice]

You are in for a ride! :) While I do like this song alot, I think they have alot of others that touch me even more. Enjoy your journey!

[@Azi282]

you just made my morning so much better. thanks bro

[@SorooshMhs]

Woooo! Some post rock hell yeah PS: as far as i know, Sigur Ros don’t have a female singer

[@lockegodwin9916]

Yaaaay he’s finally doing Sigur Ros. Just started the video but I’m sure he’s going to love it.

[@alexanderduplessis]

you have become a highlight of my timeline. your balance of emotional response and analytical understanding is truly a gift ( & a well worked craft too) ... i feel smarter and deeper for going on this journey with you, even though i've had many of these bands in my library for years. thank you, i was beginning to wonder if i'd ever feel the same sense of awe about music as when i first started listening. blessings!

[@wowdoublerainbow]

Would love to see you react to dead flag blues or east Hastings by Godspeed you! Black emperor. There’s a lot to dissect in their tracks, so it’s perfect for your channel

[@joonahakalahti8617]

Oh yes! East Hastings is a masterpiece!

[@thewhorocks515]

Dead Flag Blues!

[@nsjohn130]

Oh yeah and that is a great track but Godspeed have many others!

[@joshs8685]

Love the indie stuff you're exploring... so much top level music is on these indie labels!!!

[@quietusforgotten2428]

Sigur Ros put on the best concert, visually, that I had ever seen in my life. Thanks for taking a listen to them. They are incredible musicians

[@ErikErnstsings]

Yeah I saw them in Chicago in 2017 and I'm pretty sure I had tears on my checks for much of the performance. Those "pipe lights" and the projections created a perfect visual environment in which to become immersed with the sound.

[@TheCrumbleOne]

Whooww. I've been relisting to Sigur Ros lately, fell in love with Varuo. My most favourite concert experience is Sigur Ros on the Takk tour. Keep up the great videos!

[@ogolthorp]

If you’re doing Sigur Ros you gotta do Sufjan Stevens. Chicago or predatory wasp of the palisades.

[@secrettravelclub5486]

God, Sufjan Stevens would be amazing! Those are great tracks, and probably the better introduction to Sufjan, but I'd also love to see a reaction to something from Age of Adz (like the titular track or I Want to be Well). But yeah, Predatory Wasp of the Palisades is such a great and interesting song!

[@TonsMoreCowbell]

Chicago for sure or something on Carrie and Lowell his most mature record.

[@thewhorocks515]

Come On! Feel the Illinoise! would get my vote but I absolutely love Predatory Wasp as well.

[@loedivanrenen4340]

I love so many of your videos, but this is my favorite. Love this song, love your commentary, love your channel. Keep on being you good sir

[@lostintechnicolor]

I’ve seen them twice, most recently in 2017. The sound of Jonsi’s guitar when he kicks it into overdrive is one of the most staggeringly amazing sounds I’ve ever heard. They’re a must-see live. I hope they tour again.

[@geoffreyhhill]

I will see them live for the first time in Chicago this June. I am beyond excited I can hardly contain myself

[@MrKorton]

"Glow-sow-lee" . You pretty much nailed it in the last time you tried to pronounce it. The song you could do next is Svefn-g-englar ("sleepwalkers" or "sleepangels" depending on the "-g-") Cheers from Iceland 😀

[@ijustneedmyself]

Hi 👋🏽 How do you say Björk? I know "Be-York" is incorrect. I've heard "Byerk" is the proper way, but I also heard a pronunciation with a fluttery sound at the end that I can't even truly describe. I just know the sound is not one you ever hear in English.

[@MrKorton]

@@ijustneedmyself It´s difficult to describe, it´s a bit "rough" when we say it. BE-YOERRK kind of.. but said really fast and with a hard R.

[@christopherrowley7506]

@@ijustneedmyself yeah that's a closer approximation. First make the e sound in 'bed'. Keep your tongue in exactly the same position, don't move your jaw at all, but round your lips forward like saying oo in food. That gets you closer to the ö sound. The r is trilled, and the vocal chords are not active when you trill this r, (this is called voiceless. If you're familiar with Spanish r you trill it in the same way but you don't activate your vocal chords. It's the same difference between the s in 'sound' and the z in 'Zach'. The only difference between s and z is whether your vocal chords are vibrating. (Icelandic has both voiced and voiceless r but the one in Björk is voicless).

[@quin691]

This is very random. But I'm so jealous that you are from Ice Land. It is my life dream to one day go there.

[@Hammy31522]

Thank you reacting to this band! I listened to them heavily in HS like 8 years ago and since I've switch my streaming platform I've been trying to remember them! Much love🤙

[@danhunter8638]

Man, I love the way you totally got the climax of this song on the first listen. That was exactly the response I'd hoped for! I've listened to Glosoli dozens of times, and that last minute where they go full tilt industrial rock still gives me a buzz.

[@lapsisvox]

When this album dropped, I bought it right away. And I’m not gonna lie, when this song came on, I cried. The atmosphere, ambience and Jónsi’s vocal approach of the song brought me to tears. I may not understand what he’s saying in the lyrics, but this song and band is more about feeling than listening. I love this band.

[@recedesuckerman]

The “crunch” in the rhythm is sampled sound of marching through snow that the drummer triggers with a pedal system. Live he basically marches on the pedals.

[@Trisduhhhhh]

YES! I was one of the many asking you to do Sigur Rós. THANK YOU, GEEBZ! The singer Jónsi's (his) tonal consistency and falsetto is amazing. You get hit with the more post-rock heaviness/ vibe toward the end. Never worry about the lyrics. It's a mix of Icelandic/ Hopelandic (Gibberish). He purposefully uses his voice as an instrument. I'm hoping "Svefn-g-englar" (pronounced "Svain Gainglar") is on your list because with cans on, that will blast you to outer space. He plays his guitar with a cello bow. (In live versions, he'll sing into his pick-ups.) An absolute marvel of a band to witness live. I could've died right there in utter bliss.

[@markphillips3186]

I always think this is how a band of elves from Lord of Rings would sound.

[@wstone2010]

Oh shit dude that's eerily accurate lool

[@stinkypony613]

Lol that's too good. Spot on

[@atomicwest995]

Best concert I’ve ever been to, Sigur Ros. It was amazing.

[@bradwalters2612]

You should react to ‘Roads’ by Portishead for sure

[@nataliea1886]

I walked down the aisle to Sigur Ros, there wasn't a dry eye in the house, but very happy tears...love this and every album they do

[@hiutschi]

I've seen them live once. One of the most emotional cocerts ever! So nice, so authentic, so "third eye"...

[@19RaxR91]

Holy Cow - I NEVER expected Anybody to react to Sigur Ros. Another great track to check out is #7 from their Untitled (2002) album.

[@jamesbowler2461]

Wow! So excited to see you do Sigur Ros!! One of my all time favourite bands... just so epically beautiful, they have helped me through some very tough times and always give me goosebumps (chickenskin) to this day. Love to see you do some more Sigur Ros and keep on the post rock track also with Explosions in the Sky, Godspeed You Black Emperor, Mono and Mogwai!

[@tedioustoad]

This is my favourite Sigur Ros song. Thank you so much for reacting to it! Aloha from New Zealand.

[@stevenbatke4167]

The first time I heard Sigur Ros, I thought “that woman” sure has unusual voice too.

[@stevewilliams7880]

I would recommend the film Heima that they recorded when they performed live around Iceland. The landscape mixed with the intensity of the music is sublime.

[@DIDCOTTWIST]

Love this song and the video 👍🏼 Great album.

[@RustinChole]

The lead singer made up his own language “Hopelandic,” so good luck translating😉. If you’re a fan of music, and you haven’t head the first two Sigur Ros records, (the 1999 and 2002 releases) immediately buy them both right now. You won’t regret it.

[@elchavoguero]

True, but this song is actually in Icelandic. The only one that's entirely in Hopelandic/Vonlenska is ( )

[@MrKorton]

Yep he sings in icelandic here. First lines are "Nú vaknar þú Allt virðist vera breytt ég gægist út En er svo ekki neitt" Now you wake up Everything seems changed I peek outside But there's nothing there

[@dsaith991]

They always confuse saying that "hopelandic" is a language created by jonsi (the singer of sigur ros). "Hopelandic'' is not a language and that is something jonsi always makes very clear as it lacks structure, grammar and meaning. It is only a set of words without any meaning that its objective is to allow to concentrate mainly on Jonsi's voice, since they are invented words, he can place them wherever he wants and with a very similar sound so that the intonation and the way of singing them are very fluid and he can get the most potential out of his voice.

[@ErikErnstsings]

I think Glósóli is in Icelandic. Also, "Hopelandic" isn't really a language, as vocalizations aren't words so much as a combination of vowels that best suit the notes of the melody, from my understanding.

[@ErikErnstsings]

@@dsaith991 My bad I didn't read your reply before my wrote my own

[@losmonosapiens6783]

Sigur ros and geebz? Hell yeah. Love your channel man, probably the best decomposer in the whole platform. If you loved this sound I recommend you Staralfur or untitled 8 from the dame group.

[@numajoff]

Did make me smile. Her voice. His voice is so powerful

[@lockelamora4184]

I had to check if you've reacted too these guys and yay you did

[@alonsolongoria6691]

just discovered this channel and I thank you for the work you're doing, I'm learning how to breakdown music and how to appreciate the job of a composer, having said that I strongly recommend "godspeed you! Black Emperor - Sleep"

[@saralynn518]

There are a few Icelandic bands I listen to thanks to Sigur Ros back in the 90s. They are all quirky. Nice to watch you react to them. They're pretty awesome.

[@MNelson900]

Jonsi is something else entirely ❤

[@killerkind187]

YOU ARE THE MAN!!! Awesome!

[@CuttoothsRoom]

OMG! I’m so happy you did a reaction video to Sigur Rós! Another one of my all-time favorite bands. They opened their US leg of the tour for this album (Takk) here in Honolulu, at the Hawaii Theatre back in 2004…an AMAZING sold out show! The band name is from Jónsi’s younger sister's name who was born shortly before they formed the band and translates from Icelandic to Victory Rose. This song “Glósóli”, translates to Glowing Sun. Like most others have mentioned, the singer, Jónsi Birgisson, is male singing in falsetto and also, many of his lyrics (but not on all songs) are what they term, Vonlenska or Hopelandic, not really words but sounds and syllables strung together. Perfect in my mind for you to react to since you refer to the vocalists as another instrument in the arrangement and not on the lyrics. Jónsi is also the guitarist and many songs are played with a bowed guitar which creates that vast sweeping soundscape. He has a couple solo albums too which are insanely good. One interesting thing you mentioned was this reminded you of the music from that scene in Gladiator. Lisa Gerrard of Dead Can Dance scored that film and I think the music of the two bands are very similar. Dead Can Dance is definitely a band I wish you’d react to, although their songs definitely aren’t for everyone. Some other songs from this band I’d recommend if you circle back to them are: Ný batterí, Untitled 1 or Untitled 8, Í Gær, Kveikur

[@hiccup7252]

Do staralfur by Sigur Ros. It has a string section that is a palindrome

[@ErikErnstsings]

My second fave after popplagið

[@laurelcrayon1]

Staralfur was the recessional at my wedding. (The song that plays immediately after the ceremony as you walk back up the aisle together.)

[@RobotsRobots]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for doing Sigur Ros! Please do more. Any of the songs others have commented would be great. They create incredible soundscapes that really work well with your style of analysis.

[@brandonday2494]

Oh you've done it now. There's so much. This is a great example of some of my favorite music being that which I don't listen to often, because it overwhelms everything emotionally, and it's impossible to listen to it casually.

[@lukejw11]

Love Sigur Ros. Their song Olsen Olsen is great too. Godspeed You! Black Emperor next, please. Their recently released song, "Government Came/Cliff's Gaze/cliff's gaze at empty waters' rise/Ashes to Sea or Nearer to Thee," is fabulous.

[@pjl626]

The structure of Olsen Olsen reminds me of Beethoven's 9th Symphony. It's a bit more "traditional" for them, but an emotional powerhouse.

[@GG-ik6it]

But godspeed songs are 15 min long lol

[@lukejw11]

@@GG-ik6it Yes.

[@zmarko]

Wow, awesome you're getting to Sigur Ros! They have tons of amazing songs.

[@snefansson]

Now this was a phenomenal video to stumble upon on a Sunday morning! It took me a while to realise it's a male singer:) More of this would be great! A band that's not done too often by other reaction channels(I have a bit of an addiction) Edit: your face at @13.34 is just too good!!

[@eclecticjourneys4004]

I love this band. Glad you discovered this.

[@undwirlebem]

Glad you get to check them out! The name of the band stands for Sister Rose, named after the singer Jonsí’s sister

[@digitaldigits]

Victory rose mate

[@Bobbias]

That wall of sound at the end is just incredible. It's a huge sound, but crafted in such a way that none of the sound completely dominate, everything has it's place in the mix. It's not oppressive, but feels to me more like a cathartic release of pent up energy.

[@matthewr7593]

Loved this album so much when it came out

[@pogmofoil]

This was the first song I ever heard by Sigur Ros back when this album had just come out and the one that made them my favorite band. I used this song to introduce all of my friends to the group and only one ended up becoming a fan too, and I loved seeing her reaction. Seeing yours brought back that wonderful memory!

[@chazybrewster]

Really enjoyed this. One of my favorite bands.

[@Zarckar]

Varúð from the album Valtari is one of their most ""Angelic sounding" pieces, absolutely love it.

[@nelsonjardine480]

My favourite concert experience of all time was them at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.. glad you discovered them!

[@DaLander]

Long time since I heard Sigur Ros, but still love this track.

[@metalphrog]

I walked down the aisle to Ekki múkk by this group! So glad you've discovered them!

[@wstone2010]

Sæglópur is an incredibly beautiful piece of music by Sigur Ros as well. Lol your community sends you the best recommendations lol I am always like "wow I can't believe how great his song selection is"

[@theromulans]

Seeing you pick up Sigur Ros made my day! I think my favourite song of theirs is Popplagid - highly recommended!

[@HyperbeastXion]

havent watched the video but i am so happy you got into this band, I saw them live 2 times and it was a experience of a lifetime, really pls do more of them, you wont regret it, I think my favorites are popplagið and brennistein, so so amazing

[@LPFan33]

Sigur Rós changed my perspective on music forever.

[@Hakanku]

My favourite song you have done so far, I love sigur ros

[@ferricry]

In this song the guitars are played with a bow. Beautiful sound.

[@GregsWhiskyGuide]

This what I love, an open minded reviewer (& pro but still accessible for all of us who are not pro) meeting a beautiful piece of non mainstream music, demanding but generously immersive Post-Rock ! Well done, Geebz...Also great words about simplicity in music...I enjoyed your take on this...

[@geoffreyhhill]

I’m seeing Sigur Ros on June 4th I’m Chicago! So excited!! 😁