Sigur Rós - Varðeldur [Official Music Video]

[@erinwilde7176]

I keep seeing all of these people saying they don't understand the video or that it's boring or something along those lines. But for me, after about 30 seconds I became an absolute mess. This is a visual representation for me of what it's like to live with anxiety and depression. Being trapped in a concrete room, being bent in odd positions by something no one else can see, forced to look above you at everyone else that leads an anxiety-free life, reaching with one hand and then the other for something that you want but are too afraid to take, climbing the ladder but not making it to the top, shaking her head to try and get rid of all the negative feelings, shuffling into the darkest corner of the room as a means of escape, and finally just lying down on the floor at the end because it's all too much, all the while still half-grabbing at that elusive thing called normalcy. I almost had to turn it off in the middle because it upset me so much to watch. So there is the meaning in it for me.

[@vonhercynius9524]

Listen to Sigur Ros everyday (especially Valtari) and read "Hardwiring Happiness" by Rick Hanson.

[@LunaeSanctum]

I wouldn't have said better… so thank you.

[@BRENDADiZLE]

I completely agree with you and understand you. The song gave me chills and brought tears to my eyes. The video only added to that feeling.

[@GroniumArgor]

words...this....

[@CuriousPotatoASMR]

You explained in words what I was unable to say.

[@OpheliacMonster]

Sigur Ros makes me cry and brings me peace at the same time.

[@kartooni1295]

OpheliacMonster can't agree with you more

[@fabionovelli3136]

Like every their song...

[@justinanderson6287]

This exemplifies Sigur Ros perfectly..

[@yanncarduner4516]

Same here

[@darthzaida1881]

For me, this is about recovery. Something has happened or is happening to you, something devastating from which recovery seems impossible. But slowly, you remember you can think. You remember your limbs are connected to you, and with them, you can move again. The spaces you have forgotten start to become real and physical again. It's slow, it's painful, but you're just thankful it is all coming back.

[@YummiN3ko]

Your words hit a bullseye right at the center of my chest. It does feel like recovery when I listen to this.

[@jiwablandongan]

🙏🙏🙏

[@schillernights2868]

This song explains my soul after losing my brother, cousin and my sister. Their life and the current lack of them haunts me, everyday.

[@AndrewConkling]

I’m sorry for your losses.

[@geraldstuifzand4217]

It definitely reminds me of my lost ones. And the circumstances. Now and then. Stay in there.

[@JustRealDubstep]

Being sad is just beautiful sometimes.

[@vonhercynius9524]

. . . not really sad but melancholy. . .

[@AxelOyhanarte]

deep

[@darthzaida1881]

+Avant Garde Sounds like something a reader of Keats or a person who has the luxury of happiness would say. Sadness isn't an accessory. It's damned hard to live with.

[@Fazikku]

no, it's not.

[@jacobheeren6219]

this isn't sadness, this is pain

[@AnneLien1987]

This is one of my favorite songs by Sigur Ros. I imagine walking in a magical forest, surrounded my fall colors and a light autumn sun.

[@vaishalichandwani13]

I had this exact imagination. There was also a little girl in that forest. Sweet, brown curly hair, beckoning me towards her, leading somewhere we never reach, but it's beautiful around, with her around.

[@omG-iu4uu]

It's haunting and no matter where you freeze the frame it looks like the most incredible painting.

[@lackLUFSter]

This song reminds me of all my loved ones who have passed away in the best way possible.

[@som7281]

what a charming and beautiful song… deadly sad but somehow it cures at same time.... makes me tear ..

[@journeytobevin]

I just burst into tears with no reason while play this vid

[@Hajnikovmuz]

when we feel pain, we are at one with ourselves, we are "home", and that is uplifting

[@douglasquaid]

This video, for me, showcases a mundane struggle for something unknown. Along the way there is a collaboration between pain and confusion; but blindly, this woman continues to grasp for something. I can only think of the majority of humanity follow a somewhat similar path. Knowing we share this bond, makes me more content with what I have.

[@hectorlamar806]

This is what it sounds like in heaven.

[@SouthernAceCrafts]

More like the sound of something not dying fast enough.

[@FedorNation]

Sadness can be beautiful in that it can affirm to us that we are all human beings, rich and deep, full of a range of emotions, and no matter how hard the powers that be attempt to suppress and divide us, we will always have this connecting us. Don't hide your feelings, embrace them. Don't let others tell you what to do, but try and take wisdom from every piece of valuable knowledge that they are willing to offer. Make your own decisions, but make them knowing that they rarely ever only impact yourself. We are not alone in this life, no matter how much you may feel like you are. Try and be a more open, honest, humble, and caring individual. Don't act with hate in your heart. Don't forget that you can always change, if you are willing to. Remember that it isn't too late to save the world.

[@rajanp9315]

So True man

[@Silly540]

thanks you made me teary eye man

[@cadeeshak]

I heard this song on Captain Fantastic, but I've been a fan of theirs for decades. I was lucky enough to see them at the Hangout music festival a few years back, I think 2017. Unfortunately the performance was cut short because a strong storm came in, but it was great to see them live for once.

[@pcmood8073]

I think the song depicts the mind of a woman who has been in a devastating tragedy. Although the event is passed, she remembers.Its like her mind is now a confined room. Although there is an escape, it leads to insanity. Her life is now a remembrance of that event and no matter what she does, she can't shake it off. And so she embraces the pain and continues to live in a series of repetition.

[@beautybabe1142]

PC Mood you are indeed correct. Describes why this song connects to me so clearly 😔

[@jacobheeren6219]

[@TheSoniaku]

she is hugging her shadow. i love it.

[@aanj7463]

Estuve a punto de llorar... El sentimiento de la canción y el vídeo solo me hacen reflexionar sobre lo que soy, y... También lo que estoy buscando ser. Creo que todo lo que estos Chicos es una verdadera obra de arte...

[@andrewh5136]

I've never seen the music video for this song before, but it embodies exactly what I feel every day.

[@andimuhammad4370]

so deep, Captain Fantastic Brought Me her :)

[@GroniumArgor]

when i listen to this song, i always imagine some kind of blurry forest, i sit on a tree trunk lying on the ground in front of warm bonfire and fall into sleep

[@arlesfranciscocordero391]

"But even now, I still must empty my mind for work. I listen to Sigur Rós -“Varðeldur,” which my new friend sent me. Then I go into a sort of meditative trance. When the song’s done, my mind’s empty, and I can run fairly nimbly through work" From "Bullshit Jobs. A theory" (p. 154) - David Graeber

[@khayleg]

Wow this is amazing, i love Sigur ros's videos, im only 15 but i know that this is pure art, it's so touching and it made me think broadly and differently

[@Paindriller]

You reach out only there's no one there. You reach out into space, thin air, alone.

[@Frantzen79]

Just watched "Captain Fantastic" and even though i hadn't heard this one i just instantly knew it was Sigur Rós. No one sounds quite like them.

[@NicolaBrodie1234]

Stunning beyond belief

[@andy_williams]

Me lleva a un momento de mucha tristeza que pasé. De vez en cuando siempre a solas escucho esta canción y me genera una nostalgia tremenda que antes jamás había sentido. Hoy 31 de Octubre del 2024 después de más de 3 años de ese momento, estoy muchísimo mejor, pero esta melodía me regresa al pasado. Al final todo pasa y todo sana ❤️‍🩹

[@lewisnorth1188]

I'm glad people who watched Captain Fantastic got introduced to this music, I instantly recognized it in the film

[@michellelopez1908]

Lewis Gosh that movie! ❤❤❤

[@magalhaesbrunop]

Que musica linda, bela. Não há adjetivos para expressar tanta beleza em uma melodia.

[@67mrpino]

Un mondo diverso esiste... Lacrime e gioìa si fondono in un sentimento unico....SIGUR ROS

[@justinanderson6287]

11 years later and this song still haunts my dreams. Absolutely beautiful yet heartbreaking.. cognitive dissonance.

[@andrielhsilva]

Eu amo as músicas e os vídeos de vocês, são fenomenais. Arte pura, parabéns!

[@joffreybailly4340]

It is ineffable what I feel when I listen to Sigur rós, something deep. So beautiful, perfect.

[@DaveJayMedia]

Used in BBC tribute to Rik Mayall. He’ll always be missed. The Lord of Misrule.

[@sarahkwon99]

Used to watch this over and over again in 2013 and here I am, in 2017, still trying to move on from the past.

[@peterpanwithwings3716]

WOOOWWW ITS MAGIC! THAT SIMPLICITY IS.. OMG .. I CAN BELIEVE! AMAZING BAND! CONGRATS FROM PORTUGAL

[@peterpanwithwings3716]

Extraordinariamente grande arte, aw! Dá que pensar...

[@modestea9667]

brought here by a comment in "The Dictionary Of Obscure Sorrow" just the best YT channel there is that's all.

[@DannieKamete]

+shinigami kid Really? From a cursory glance it seems like it's amazing. I will spend hours on it

[@fandelchef3652]

nice

[@tondossantos]

Pure, simple, magnificent, marvelous. The purchase for sth so strong that is impossible to continue living without it (in my view) Congrats and thanks guys. Is always a pleasure watch ur short films

[@user-cn8ge2nv4m]

Captain Fantastic movie anyone?

[@entertain7us148]

shazam ftw

[@Fioufingz]

Glad to see this movie converted people to Sigur Ros...

[@michaelsantossilva8627]

capitão fantástico é muito bom

I had known Sigur Ros before this movie, glad to see you guys... P.s I have watched that Capt. Fantastic...

[@b4century]

When i saw the movie, I just knew it must be sigur ros

[@Mrfloperez]

This is fucking beautiful, introspective, scary, peaceful. A rollercoaster of emotions, that's what music should be like

[@SvsRsonic]

Sigur ros seems to defy the term "genre" honestly, anyone can listen to these guys and feel good about life. I myself listen to heavy metal constantly (veil of maya, born of Osiris, and the contortionist) yet these guys are one of my favorites. So inspiring.

[@malcolmlagares8245]

As an unamericanized foreigner living in the United States for most of my life, I have to say that this music is beautiful beyond description, and the video is deep and meaningful in countless ways and interpretations. The comment by erinwilde7176 is just one of those countless meaningful heartfelt interpretations. Furthermore, regarding the video, its meanings are not immediately perceivable, if at all, by the those steeped in all the superficial meaningless activites of modern day life; activities like social media, consumerism, and everything else that ties into those things.

[@somethingtidal]

to me, this video is supposed to represent the death and acceptance of something, and the beauty that lies within that experience.. to me it seems like this woman is supposed to represent some kind of phantom, whether it be literal or figurative, and she is grasping at things that aren't there, turning and stretching in every way to try to touch the world around her.. and then finally at the end she comes to terms with what it is that she has become a part of, and succumbs to it.. It's beautiful

[@Pepaah2000]

Captain fantastic, great movie, but i'm here because i listened to this when it came out 4 years ago. I'm so happy this exists.

[@Pacitarem]

Las emociones impresas en el cuerpo...

[@Msnobodyart]

This is so moving and beautiful

[@shlomisos]

so beautiful I'm speechless

[@arale4514]

Captain Fantastic Brought Me here :)

[@steggy13]

I'm not too sure about the video, although it does accurately portray a creepyness and loneliness that you can hear in the song, which is amazing and beautiful.

[@sarahkwon99]

To swallow my sorrow...

[@WhatTheHellRachelle]

Hyowon Kwon How can you when choking on your tears?

[@seasoningvisualkei]

sigur ros's video really touched people's mind deeply. I keep thinking about myself when I'm watching these videos. bravo.

[@8Margaritta8]

More of such music and Authentic Movement experiences 💞💗

[@nisan5]

First time I watched the video I shat my pants and didnt like it, but for some reason I've watched again, and again, and again, and it sounds stupid but it gets me deeper and deeper every time, I can associate with the pain and the feelings expressed and the contrast between the hopeful music and the sad video really reminded me of some tough times in my life and helped me put those times away for ever.

[@katielee8926]

This song and video deserves more views, it's so beautiful and calming :)

[@0_stupidity_0]

And soooo sad at the same time

[@yayhina]

The fact that it's haunting yet beautiful

[@MissJen143]

Sigur ros...one of a kind band

[@potassium9881]

Valtari is amazing.

[@ZStearn]

Juste beau, merci.

[@claudioiocchi1843]

l'Islanda ed i Sigur Ros...........una emozione unica........indimenticabile

[@katyelizondo4381]

Me encanta danza contemporánea sin duda y habla del despertar 🤍

[@JORGE9012ALQUIMIA]

this video hurts...so difficult to try to explain, beautiful.

[@sinfotromo]

Magnífica

[@sinfotromo]

Gracias!

[@oriricha]

It’s a living painting, love it

[@samtek10plus2]

Pada tanggal 2 bulan 2 dan tahun 2022 yang kian terus berganti angka. Sejak 2016 tepatnya, dan aku tidak ingat. Sigur Ros ada di hati playlist saya hingga kini, dan tak pernah tergantikan. 🙏

[@huevomocho]

Hermosa canción... Relajación en su máximo esplendor. :)

[@Thunderbolt_1000_Siren]

Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule sent me here. RIP Rik Mayall

[@Oh_I_Will]

And Elvis too...

[@yanncarduner4516]

Dans un peu plus de 9 jours je les vois à Paris ,trop bien!

[@nerdnurdlovebb]

Sigur Ros Valtari Film Experiment always inspires a person . No matter it was scary or something . Trust me .. It will inspires you too..

[@joaormorgado]

So beautiful...

[@ankhzaya.o3973]

Sigur ros...

[@Hyunchul1112]

sigur ros, thanks for music i really consoled by this song appreciate

[@NoorWael452]

I feel like my soul is scattered all over the place

[@СветланаИванова-д4р]

Мне кажется, это одиночество, пустота, грусть, быть может суета, безумие, а потом это истинное наслаждение, покой,гармония, умиротворение.

[@Vila6681]

This one really have made something pretty deep for me. Thank yoü so much.

[@ExclusiveGoodMusic]

Everyone has your interpretation for the video and music by itself. Because of the melodies and what video shows us, we think this is something sad. But it is the opposite, a kind of antithesis. We can be happy in our world within, no matter how it could looks like.

[@melodykattyangela8599]

está se lleva las palmas ...!Y AUNQUE NO ME LO CREAN¡ mas omenos asi me lo imagine cuando la escuché por primera vez.....T-T ese cuarto y la sangre Very good! T-T ♥

[@victoriamangieristeelheart7449]

imagine a life without art

[@Apero1Spritz]

Tears galore 😢

[@dhaake2010]

I do not read a whole lot into interpretation on this one. This is a mother that is in a concrete execution chamber. She is writhing and reeling as she comes to terms with the execution of her child. As a parent that lost a child (not in this manner), it just symbolizes the love of something that has been taken from me. The love I want to give to my son that I cannot give. The pain of not having him here, and her dance / morning is amazingly symbolic of the grief, pain, writhing and angst that you feel. She is grieving immediately after her loss, and writhing at the pain of it. Just my humble opinion though.

[@thankyu4themusic]

It is every parent's worst nightmare. I hope you find this music in some small way healing. I thought your perspective was spot on, I know what you mean about the writhing loss. In any light, she is in profound sorrow and anguish. Just wanted you to know your comments were very touching.

[@menano182]

Just because it doesn't make sense to you it doesn't mean people can't find it beautiful, or whatever they feel about it. It's not what you look at, it's what you see. And a lot of people are going to see and feel things you'll never be able to

[@annabellreyes7349]

This song make feel better, make me feel free, make me feel happy and Sad

[@PraiseCats]

I discovered this music thanks to its quotation in David Graeber's book, and I'm really thankful because it's so beautiful. ♥

[@tonymorvay44]

Beautiful

[@Labrisaque]

ARTE

[@Hyunchul1112]

thanks for music, sigur ros

[@tessakrajewski7556]

I think the video is about a person being blind to their surroundings, after facing the harsh reality of life and experiencing too much pain, to the point where she simply goes numb to all around her, as a way to stop it all. She spends her life in that grey room, oblivious to the fact that she is in that room. She's climbing towards an impossible goal, that no one else can see in her future. And she dies searching for it.

[@Reksay12]

Борьба за наслаждение в мёртвой тишине.

[@muhammadzaki7929]

I am very happy,, Sigur Rós will come to my country on the 10th of May

[@RabscuttleVsRobin]

This should be the closing song for every movie in existence.

[@potassium9881]

It's a closing song for "How To Get Away With Murder" series, amazing in my opinion.

[@anweshbiswas2664]

My favourite lullaby....

[@Jojocapalooza]

I hear this song since day 1, but I wasnt listening to it for a while ago, now Captain Fantastic brought it back. It fitted perfectly with the scene; the soundtrack used on this movie is Jonsi's songs

[@carolinavaldezalmazan3755]

Makes me cry.

[@radiogas012]

Peace of mind!

[@RICOBANJA]

Magnifique..

[@Schfifty12]

I appreciate your feelings toward the video. I know where you are coming from and maybe it is trying to be something it's not. Maybe however, it is exactly what the group envisioned. Knowing Sigur Ros I am sure they are providing an honest projection of their thoughts and feelings, and they probably know that its not going to appeal to everyone. For that, I respect them more.

[@wanya93]

lovely

[@dangerboyoficial_3405]

Si llegas a ver esto, quiero que sepas que sigues significando lo mismo para mi... y te amare siempre y cuando esta cancion siga sonando

[@PriscillaBurmann]

In love.!

[@henry0617]

this is amazing... Powerful

[@luisborges6348]

One amazing butoh performance :) . Makes me wonder what would it be if Sankai Juku ... :)

[@vitoria9760]

O meu corpo não foi feito pra ficar no mesmo lugar, a minha alma anseia por muitas cidades, países, anseia por ajudar muitas pessoas, a conhecer tantas almas amiga, eu não quero ficar no mesmo lugar. Desde pequena fui muito sonhadora e sempre me diziam pra ser pè no chão... mas qual a graça de viver sem sonhos? Eu sei que o mundo ainda vai ser pequeno pra mim.

[@malcolmlagares8245]

Eu concordo com voce 100%. Nunca para de sonhar e ser uma sonhadora rodiada por sonhadores.