Sigur Rós facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sigur Rós
Sigur Rós concert in Reykjavík 2005
Background information
Origin	Reykjavík, Iceland
Genres	Post-rock Dream pop Experimental rock Ambient
Years active	1994–present
Labels	Fat Cat Geffen EMI XL Recordings Smekkleysa
Associated acts	Amiina Jónsi & Alex Jónsi
Members	Jónsi Georg Holm
Past members	Ágúst Ævar Gunnarsson Kjartan Sveinsson Orri Páll Dýrason

Sigur Rós is a famous Icelandic band known for its unique sound. They play a type of music called post-rock, which often has long, building songs with lots of feeling. The band started in 1994 in Reykjavík, Iceland.

The original members were Jón Þór "Jónsi" Birgisson, Georg Hólm, and Ágúst Ævar Gunnarsson. They released their first album, Von, in 1997. One of their most well-known songs is "Hoppípolla," which came out in 2006. You might have heard it in TV shows, commercials, or movies!

About Sigur Rós

Sigur Rós is known for its dreamy and often emotional music. They sometimes sing in a made-up language called "Hopelandic" (Vonlenska). This language sounds like gibberish but fits the music perfectly. It lets listeners imagine their own meaning for the songs.

The band's music often uses a lot of echo and long, flowing sounds. This creates a big, open feeling, much like the landscapes of their home country, Iceland.

Band Members

The main members of Sigur Rós are:

• Jónsi (Jón Þór Birgisson): He is the lead singer and plays guitar. He often uses a cello bow on his guitar to create unique sounds.
• Georg Holm: He plays the bass guitar.
• Orri Páll Dýrason: He used to play the drums.
• Kjartan Sveinsson: He used to play keyboards and other instruments.

Over the years, some members have changed, but Jónsi and Georg have been with the band since the beginning.

Music and Albums

Sigur Rós has released several albums, each with its own special feel. Their music is often described as dream pop or ambient because it can be very calming and atmospheric.

Discography

A discography is a list of all the albums a band has released. Here are some of Sigur Rós's main albums:

• Von (1997)
• Ágætis byrjun (1999)
• ( ) (2002)
• Takk... (2005)
• Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust (2008)

Images for kids

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  Sigur Rós performing in Barcelona, 2005

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  Sigur Rós performing in Hong Kong, on 7 April 2006.

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  At UCLA in 2008, playing an acoustic set before screening Heima

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  Sigur Rós performing in Bournemouth, United Kingdom, 2008

See also

In Spanish: Sigur Rós para niños