Svefn-G-Englar [EP]

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Long awaited U.S. Fatcat Records reissue of the 1st single (packaged in slipcase) off the Icelandic experimental/alternative act's 4th album, 'Agaetis Byrjun'. Tracks, 'Sven-G-Englar', 'Vidrar Vel Til Loftarasa' and 2 songs recorded live at the Iceland Opera House on 6/12/99, 'Nyia Lagid' & 'Syndir Guds'.

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Svefn-G-Englar [EP]

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Eurphoric Cd!
Beautiful...just beautiful
WOW THEY ARE GREAT
History
sigur ros is god

Svefn-G-Englar
Sigur Rós
Manufacturer: Play It Again Sam Us
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005R8HJ
Release Date: 2001-11-06

Tracks:

Svefn-G-Englar
Vidrar Vel Til Loftarasa
Nyja Lagid
Syndir Guds

Album Description

Long awaited U.S. Fatcat Records reissue of the 1st single (packaged in slipcase) off the Icelandic experimental/alternative act's 4th album, 'Agaetis Byrjun'. Tracks, 'Sven-G-Englar', 'Vidrar Vel Til Loftarasa' and 2 songs recorded live at the Iceland Opera House on 6/12/99, 'Nyia Lagid' & 'Syndir Guds'.

Customer Reviews:

Eurphoric Cd!.......2005-09-13

If you like dream like electronic music you will love this CD...similar to Radio Head!

Beautiful...just beautiful.......2004-10-09

Fans of '( )' who want to share the haunting beauty that is Sigur Ros with friends should definitely expose them to this ep first. Why? Simply put the title track (which is also on their first album Agaetis Byrjun) is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard. In fact it is the consensus of most Sigur Ros fans that this song is, to date, their crowning achievement. However, another reason to introduce people to this ep first is that it also includes two live tracks that really open up the ambience of the music in a way a studio produced piece just can't. I picked up this ep on a whim and once I heard the strains of that distorted, bowed, Les Paul, I knew this purchase had to have been divinely inspired. This is just gorgeous music!

WOW THEY ARE GREAT.......2004-07-16

This ep is sooooo good. The live material is extremely good. I would recommend this to any Sigur Ros fan, and any fan of GOOD music. I really think this recording makes Jonsi's voice sound better than in the studio!

History.......2004-03-28

The direction in my taste in music literally shifted by the end of this album. I had never heard anything quite like it, and never will. Pure Genius.

sigur ros is god.......2002-11-22

this album is so good. sigur ros are one of the best and most creative bamds of the 21st century. i saw them live in concert here in america, and let me tell you, if you haven't seen them live, you must. a great gift for everyone.

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Svefn-G-Englar
Sigur Rós
Manufacturer: Fat Cat
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004C4K7
Release Date: 2006-03-30

Tracks:

Svefn-G-Englar
Vi Vel Til Loftsa
Ngiive at the Icelandic Opera House, 12.6.99]
Syndir GuLive at the Icelandic Opera House, 12.6.99]

Album Description

Long awaited reissue of the first single off the Icelandic e xperimental/alternative act's fourth album, 'Agaetis Byrjun' . Tracks, 'Sven-G-Englar', 'Vidrar Vel Til Loftarasa' and tw o songs recorded live at the Iceland Opera House on 6/12/99, 'Nyia Lagid' & 'Syndir Guds'.

Album Details

Reissue of Out of Print UK Single by the Icelandic Band with Unusual Vocals. Features Two Live Tracks Recorded at the Icelandic Opera House on June 12th. One of which (Nyja Lagid) is a Non-album Track.

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Lovely!
Sigur-ros ...Sublime, etherial music

Svefn-G-Englar
Sigur Rós
Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005BJC4
Release Date: 2001-07-31

Tracks:

Svefn G Englar
Fidrar Vel Til Loftuasa
Nyja Lagif
Syndir Quds

Album Details

Reissue of out of print UK single by the Icelandic band with unusual vocals. Features 2 live tracks recorded at the Icelandic Opera House on June 12th. one of which (Nyja Lagid) is a non-album track.

Customer Reviews:

Lovely!.......2001-10-30

More than usually so, Sigur Ros is a band that is so remarkably beautiful in live performance that after you've heard their music live, the CD seems a poor substitute. The two tracks on this single recorded live at the Icelandic Opera house are beautifully recorded, capturing in some small part a distant approximation of the unparalleled experience of Sigur Ros live. Remarkably beautiful, transporting music.

Sigur-ros ...Sublime, etherial music.......2001-10-24

This may be the best musical experience of the 21st century, especially if you are lucky enough to see these guys live! Jonsi, the lead vocalist, creates sounds by taking a cello bow to an electric guitar, all the while singing etherial vocal compositions, partly in Icelandic and partly in 'hopelandic.'

Tracks:

Svefn-G-Englar
Vi Vel Til Loftsa
Ngiive at the Icelandic Opera House, 12.6.99]
Syndir GuLive at the Icelandic Opera House, 12.6.99]

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Customer Reviews:

A Must for anyone looking for new Sigur Ros mat........2001-08-14

Sigur Ros has long been one of my favorite bands. They have the sweet aurora of the morning captured in each song. Each tone brings a new feeling, and that's why it's such a pleasure to listen to their music. Of course, many of us are looking for new stuff to listen to, because as much as we love Agætis byrjun, we do need some new stuff to keep us busy. If you dont have their first albums (esp. Von) get those, but if you're still looking for something new, then the "Svefn-G-Englar" CD-Single is your best bet.

"Svefn-G-Englar" is probably one of the more electronic tracks on the album. There tend to be some fuzzy analog noises going around, which I don't particularily like. To be honest with you, "Svefn-G-Englar" isn't really my favorite song on the album, but if it brings out new material, its fine with me... The track runs about 9 mins and 19 sec.

Sigur Ros continues with another album song "Viðrar vel til loftarasa," which they promise to be the next music video and surprisingly enough will debut on ALL MTV2 stations, according to Iann Robinson on MTV2 News anyway. This is one of the beautiful songs that I love from Agætis byrjun. The nice piano and deep bass hold this song together. Jón has these really pretty vocals to go along. The whole song just sounds so jazzy and lovely. This track runs a long 10:13.

AND SO WE START THE B-SIDES! "Nyja lagið" is a really nice song. It starts off slow and soft in the Sigur Ros style. It continues for a long time as purely instrumental. Sounds a lot like the stuff from Agætis byrjun. In fact, lyrics don't start until 4 minutes into this 9:29 song. When they do, they are so powerful and so amazing that you just have to listen in awe that this is really happening. Played live at the Icelandic Opera House, June 12th 1999. I really wish I had been there because this song is absolutely one of the most powerful things I have ever heard.

"Syndir Guðs" was also played live at the Icelandic Opera House. This is a little different from anything else we've heard from the band because it starts of with a riff! Yes, A bass riff! Can we believe it? Anyway, Jón starts with very high singing, higher than anything I could ever manage in my lifetime. This song is really light and airy. It runs for about 5:45.

This album is really an excellent value, but, if you aren't happy with this price, may I suggest Amazon.co.uk? Its available for about 5 pounds there (or $...) and the same price shipping. Buy this single for "Nyja lagið" if nothing else. But, it really is great. Neat packaging too. I would go to their show here in Chicago, but ITS THE ONLY ONE ON THEIR TOUR THATS 18 & OVER! Oh well, but make sure to catch them live when they come near to you, because, the tracks on here prove that they are absolutely amazing!

undeniably incredible.......2001-08-07

Words cannot do this single justice! The first to tracks are songs from the album Agaetis Byrjun (also five stars). The Track Nyja lagid is very moving, and is definitely the standout track. What is Sigur Ros' music like, you ask? Well, think of all the kinds of alternative rock... This is like none of those bands. If anything, they are like a very abstract, operatic version of Radiohead. The electric guitar sounds very atmospheric when it is played with a violin bow!

Import single with 2 cool live tracks.......2001-06-23

The first two tracks off this single are already available on Sigur Ros' wonderful "Agaetis Byrjun" album, and are no big find, but the second two tracks are live versions of two great songs ('Nyja Lagid', and 'Syndir Guds')that are not on the aforementioned CD. I bought this not knowing what would be on it, but was ultimatly very pleased with my purchase because of the cool live tracks.

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