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The current tour was advertised as “An Evening with Sigur Rós”. Performing as a trio, without the usual string and orchestra sections, the expectation was a stripped-down, intimate set. So when the venue change from Paramount Theatre to Ellie Caulkins was credited to production issues, curiosity got the best of me. I’ve seen some pretty elaborate stage shows at the Paramount (King Diamond built a multi-level house of horror in there a couple years ago), so what exactly did the Icelandic group have in store? As it turned out, the trio brought a stadium-sized light show with them. Without exaggeration, it might have been the best visual display I had ever witnessed; literally on par with anything I’ve seen at Pink Floyd concerts.

A lot of artists augment live performances with various visual elements, but the Sigur Rós show at Ellie Caulkins was the first time I’ve ever seen a band upstaged by their own production. Don’t get me wrong, the music was incredible. Two completely varied sets, consisting of almost two hours of music culled from across their entire discography, would have been worth the price of admission alone, even if they performed it under the bright white of a single spotlight. But when the soundtrack is emanating from a constantly morphing, multi-dimensional space that extends the back of the stage into an infinite abyss, it becomes an experience more than a concert.

Like musicians moonlighting as magicians, Sigur Rós (and their incredible production crew) were able create a layer of illusions with no explanation. Curtains consisting of LED beadlets separated the stage into sections. Rising and falling as needed to suit the scene of each selection, those curtains could solidify into solid, blinding colors one minute, only to settle into moving images the next. Messing with transparency was another little game they liked to play, but never all at once. As one curtain would disappear, others would come to life, thus creating a seemingly endless display extending well past the physical boundaries of the building.

The edges of outer space; ghosts of children like faded photographs; neon beings coming to life and growing to monstrous heights; virtual rooms in which the band could find shelter during the beginning of the second set. The technology that went into this living trompe l’oeil was extensive, yet the word technology never occurred to me while I was in the moment. The music flowing through the vision made everything feel organic. And although I don’t know why the Paramount Theatre couldn’t have hosted the show, I’m glad it was moved to Ellie Caulkins. As if alive, the illuminations danced upon the walls of the opera house while reflecting off the fog that was slowly creeping into the orchestra. Like the music itself, it was not confined to the stage in which it was made.

There is a part of me that still yearns for the time when Sigur Rós was an enigma. Back before they went on hiatus and Jónsi made a name for himself with his solo album and movie soundtracks. Back before Kjarri Sveinsson split from the band. Back when there were no faces or names associated with the music. If someone would have told me I’d be attending an ‘intimate’ Sigur Rós show, back when I first discovered (and had my mind blown) by Ágætis byrjun, I would have laughed. But Sigur Rós lost a little of its mystery long ago. The fact that real human beings are involved — human beings with creative differences and real ‘human being’ problems — took some of the magic out of the music. Instead of images of barren lands, and discovering whales humping during underwater explorations, I only pictured the faces of the men behind the sound. I expected Tuesday night’s show to reinforcement that humanity, but it did nothing of the sort. Sure, Jónsi and Goggi and Orri were standing right there, plain as day, but they seemed otherworldly; or at least from a future where advancements in the manipulation of light and sound had reached new levels.

Speaking of the sound, the first half was definitely the more ambient one. Each set opened with a new track, the first being “Á”. From there the show continued on with a good chunk of (); slowing building to the crescendo toward the end of “Dauðalagið”, but it wasn’t until the “Glósóli” climax when the trio proved they could reach the mountaintop without the help of additional musicians. As the sound filled the opera house to the ceiling, I couldn’t help but think they were hiding a symphony somewhere in the forest of lights swirling behind them.

The second set opened with “Óveður”, then went on to some of their more commercially successful tracks. “Starálfur” is still one of the most beautiful songs ever written, “Sæglópur” was as close as they got to true post-rock the entire night, and “Ný Batterí” found people closing their eyes just to take it all in without any potential distraction. Where the nuances in the first set were almost drown in imagery, the second set was much more varied, with a setlist guaranteed to keep the crowd engaged as it transitioned from the deep woods of “Vaka” to the wide open fields of “Festival” to the dark caverns of “Kveikur”. Jónsi would attack his guitar with that bow during one song, only to set it down so he could vocalize heartbreak in his signature falsetto; proving pain doesn’t need a translator. At one point he held a note for what seemed an eternity, letting it flow from a few feet behind the microphone, as if to protect us from its full force.

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Icelandic band Sigur Ròs, began a highly anticipated three-night stay in the New York area, kicking off to a sold-out crowd at the legendary Radio City Music Hall. Band members Jón Þór Birgisson (Jònsi) on guitar and vocals, Georg Hólm on bass and Orri Páll Dýrason on drums, filled the large space of the epic hall with some of the most beautiful arrangements that those walls have ever absorbed. It is not often that the magnificent beauty of the Donald Deskey art décor is overshadowed by three men on stage.ang_1730

From the opening song “A”, a new composition, the entire audience sat silently captivated by the moving power of the Icelandic trio’s ethereal sound —setting the tone for what was a unique two-set performance.

The first set was filled with calm, comforting numbers such as “Ekki Mukk” (Not A Sound) from their 2012 release Valtari and “Samskevti” (Attachment) from the 2002 ( ) album. It was a relaxing way to settle into our seats and drift off into a magical place. Jònsi’s falsetto sound and his gentle cello bow guitar style helped create the very emotional atmosphere with songs like “Glósóli” (Glowing Sole) from Takk and “Dauðalagið” (Death Song), also from ( ). One fan, Annie, who traveled 11 hours by train from Quebec to see the show, told me that she was so overcome with emotion that she “hadn’t cried that much for so long.” I think it is the first time at a concert that I looked around and did not see a single person using their cell phone, as everyone was in a deep, almost hypnotic trance. The only thing powerful enough to rouse you from their abstraction was their own special type of pyrotechnics, done with bright flashes of light timed with the loud blow of the drums.ang_1824

The start of the second set finds the three members behind a translucent screen, as the light show makes a dramatic transformation into a cutting edge special effects show. The opening song of set two, “Óveður” (Storm), a new release this year, exhibited what seemed like raining lightning bolt lasers shooting out from the back of the stage down into the hall. Award-winning lighting designer Bruno Poet and his team, including the great Sarah Hopper, featured what appeared to be large cosmic bodies floating overhead, and perceptive lights leading you back into the depths of the stage staggered with interstellar collisions and eruptions. The entire stage was as if you were living inside the most spellbinding sci-fi movie, completely taking you to the next level of grandness. Coupled with the bands massive sound, songs in the second act like “Sæglópur” (Lost at Sea) and Festival from 2008 Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust album. ang_1791

The night came to a close with the colossal “Popplagið” (Pop Song), featuring the booming drums of Dýrason, keeping the audience at the edge of their seats, and giving us one last amazing glimpse into the world of Sigur Ròs. Soon afterwards, as the three men returned to the stage to take their bow, you could only reflect in wonder how just three musicians could make such an enormous amount of music. Sigur Ròs, once again, revealed their utter brilliance and complete masterfulness of time, space and sound.

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this is my fifth time seeing sigur ros.

first time was in montreal in 2003 i think.

as always - they are an incredible band.

but i would strongly recommend some restrictions on the audience and more attention by the venue.

Massey Hall was a mess.

my seat, which i happily paid a good price for - was directly behind a huge pillar. i could at all times only see half of the stage.

given the band's light show and immersive environment, given our view, the experience was really stifled.

those seats should be priced for less. and sold with a warning.

also the entire first half of the show, given that it was the quiet part of the show - more mellow music - was drowned out by the sound of a million press camera shutters right next to the audience. there was tons of abrupt noise pollution by giant lens camera shutters. they need to be more considerate of the mood of the show.

finally - the people taking photos.

given the mood of the concert, like this one which requires a great deal of attention, the venue must makes full effort to discourage distraction. they need to make clear announcements emphasizing that NO PICTURES allowed and further more by using laser pointers at people taking videos. in this case little was done and every two second a giant bright phone would light up next to us or in front of our eyes to document the concert with video and photos and even with flash. tons of flash. given this band's sophistication and attention to creating an environment to carry an audience into an operatic grand experience with delicate silences and darkness - this show was honestly terrible ... but only due to Massey Hall's poor organization and lack of care. Sad to write a bad review as i bought my ticket the day of the ticket release and love their music and their good work.

What should have been a pleasurable evening with friends was spoiled by earth-shattering amplification and mixing that mashed all sounds together into an ear-defeating cacophony.

The vocals were generally screeched out in falsetto with Birgisson's voice developing an unmistakable crackle late in the first half. His attempt to hold a high note in the second half was a study in hubris as he wavered increasingly off-note while the crowd - clearly never having witnessed your average classical vocal performance - went into enraptured hysteria.

The musical disappointment was somewhat offset by the interesting, though by no means groundbreaking, visuals and we couldn't help wondering whether the crowd were applauding that rather than the noise. Or perhaps they were sufficiently tanked up with opioids to deaden their senses.

What a shame and embarrassment when introducing some friends to this band. I kept having to assure them that I wasn't crazy and that Sigur Ros do normally have a really interesting sound.

The constant stream of people escaping the auditorium confirms we weren't alone in our assessment.

Having never heard Sigur Rós before, I went into this show a complete virgin to them. I was actually taking my mother to see them, as she's a big fan, and as I'm predominantly a hard rock/metal head, I was hoping for the best that I wouldn't be bored to tears. It began rather slowly and I thought I might be in for a long night, but by the end of the first half I was "getting it". The second half after the interval just exploded - utterly amazing. Judging by the applause as various songs started, I presume they were playing their more well known songs, but the light and graphics show that went along with the following hour or so was just stunning. What was really good about it was even though I'd never heard them before, and they are rather abstract and unconventional, they were also easy to follow and understand the music being played. Quality wise, they were outstanding - it sounded great, looked great, and the whole production was completely on point. Turned out to be a very enjoyable evening, well worth going.

Sigur Ros was, as expected, incredible. They're always good but it's amazing how awe-inspiring they can be in person. Pure sound and essence. Almost a religious experience. Was literally moved to tears on at least one occasion, and not even kidding. 8000 people, just silent letting the sound wash over. The weather was perfect, clear skies and the wind died down to nothing for the show. Cold but so fitting for a group of musicians from Iceland who seemed to be moved to greater heights by the chill. Like some kind of arctic temple.

The Greek is a perfect venue for these guys, intimate, with great sound and feedback from the crowd. Their stage show was fresh and evocative, playing, unexpectedly two long sets of 15 minute songs, intertwining new and old favorites. Will always go out for these guys and 25 years into their career their sound is no less sublime then it ever was. Great show.

The show was really amazing. It's the 4th time I've seen Sigur Rós. Visually they brought more stuff to show. The setlist was outstanding.

My only complain, was that all fans that bought tickets on a pre-sale, were instructed to pick up the tickets on the same day of the show at the venue. The place (Auditorio Nacional) had a mess and we all were in line more than 3 hours. Unbelievable in 2017 when you can PDF tickets or bring it in your cell phone. I'm pretty sure some fans didn't see Sigur Rós complete show as got into the Auditorio like 10 minutes before SR started and behind me there were like 150 people waiting for the tickets. Please work in this for futures shows.

There aren't many bands that I'd fly from LA to Iceland to see, but Sigur Rós is not just any band. And 11 hours of flying is a small price to pay to see one of the best live bands on the planet.

Sigur Rós deliver shows that will make you feel everything - from beautiful melancholy to dizzying euphoria. Often accompanied by a full range of string and horn sections, the cinematic scope of their music is the perfect metaphor for the dazzling landscapes of their native Iceland. The term "other worldly" is a bit overused these days, but it couldn't be more appropriate here.

One of the few bands that I will make sure I see every time they are in town, Sigur Rós is a worldly treasure.

The show was great, Sigur Rós is a super band. The only problem was the venue (Tempodrom) and organisers, they just don't care about people. First of all, they haven't informed beforehand the fact that it won't be possible to enter the venue with a backpack. Something like storage point was organized in front of the Tempodrome and the queue to it was long. So, in the end, you need to stay in three queues - to leave your backpack, then to enter the Tempodrom and the to leave your coat. But the biggest bummer was that the organizers oversold seat tickets and 10-15% of seat places was actually behind the scene, which is stupid and pissed off quite a lot of people.

The most inspirational show I've seen. Sometimes I describe it as magical, but no one understands, Sigur Ros is a MUST see live.

The venue was unpleasant and more suitable for a heavy metal show, but somehow Sigur Ros made it pleasurable and almost enchanted it.

Every song sounded even better than the record. And being able to actually see all the instruments and people that are involved is extraordinary and makes you more aware of all the sounds.

Tickets were on the pricey side, but I would gladly pay more to see them again. I was surprised by the lack of people there, it made me a little sad.

Can't wait for them to come around again!

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Sigur Rós is an Icelandic post-rock band from Reykjavík, active since 1994. The band comprises singer and guitarist Jón Þór "Jónsi" Birgisson, bassist Georg Holm and keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson. Known for their ethereal sound, frontman Jónsi's falsetto vocals, and their use of bowed guitar, Sigur Rós incorporate classical and minimal aesthetic elements.

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Sigur Rós Announce 2024 US Tour with Full Orchestra

Marking the second US run since the group's 2023 return album, ÁTTA

Sigur Rós has announced another run of US tour dates slated for fall 2024, in which the Icelandic band will perform alongside a 41-piece orchestra.

The tour follows Sigur Rós’ previous summer 2023 outing with the Wordless Music Orchestra, and they’ll reprise their show for eight dates across the US beginning in Detroit on September 19th. They’ll then continue the tour with dates in Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Durham, Miami, and Nashville, before concluding the trek in Austin on October 4th. Grab tickets here .

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Sigur Rós’ 2024 run of shows comes in support of last year’s ÁTTA , which they recorded alongside the The London Contemporary Orchestra at Abbey Road studios. ÁTTA was Sigur Rós’ first album in nearly a decade, as well as their first offering of new music since the return  of multi-instrumentalist Kjartan Sveinsson in 2022.

Sigur Rós 2024 Tour Dates: 09/19 — Detroit, MI @ Masonic Cathedral Theatre 09/21 — Chicago, IL @ Auditorium Theatre 09/23 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Met 09/25 — Washington DC @ Anthem 09/28 — Durham, NC @ DPAC 09/30 — Miami, FL @ Adrienne Arsht Center 10/02 — Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium 10/04 — Austin, TX @ Bass Concert Hall

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Since 1997 the group — multi instrumentalists Jon Por “Jonsi” Birgisson and Georg “Goggi” Holm, with keyboardist Kjartan “Kjarri” Sveinsson back after a 10-year absence — has released eight studio albums as well as soundtrack projects. It’s won critical acclaim and a fervent following for knitting a range of influences into a dreamy, atmospheric sound that’s won six Icelandic Music Awards and a prestigious Shortlist Music Prize, and has been nominated for a Grammy Award.

Starting last year in the wake of its latest album “Atta” — its first in a decade — Sigur Ros has been playing selected dates backed by a 41-piece orchestra. This week (on Thursday, Sept. 19) the trio begins a new run of those shows, playing just eight cities in North America; it will be joined by its Wordless Music Orchestra with Robert Ames conducting, on all but the opening date at Detroit’s Masonic Theatre, where the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will do the honors.

In front of that we talked about strings ‘n’ things with Holm, Zooming in from his home in the Land of Fire and Ice…

* Holm, 48 — who primarily plays bass — says that he and Jonsi have “for a really long time sort of realized that it would be a lot of people’s dream to see the band with a large string orchestra,” especially in the wake of the heavily orchestrated “Atta” album. “For this record, the songs were screaming where an orchestra when we were working them out in the studio. Recording the foundations for the songs, it was obvious from minute one that they wanted string arrangements — BIG string arrangements. We did try and take some of the songs in completely different directions, but they always came back to that, like a boomerang.”

* Sigur Ros was careful about the way it approached the idea of playing with an orchestra, according to Holm. “We did not want to do it as just the band and then an orchestra. It shouldn’t be Sigur Ros an orchestra, two separate (entities) doing the same thing. We wanted it to be the Sigur Ros orchestra (in) an integrated, organic form. I think we have succeeded in doing that; we did a few shows last year like this, and it went really well. It was amazing. It just all clicked together. It felt very organic.”

* Holm adds that the concept is also continuing to develop and evolve each time Sigur Ros takes the stage with an orchestra. “Basically I think how we approached it is nothing is untouchable and nothing is holy; let’s just rediscover all the music. Not every show is exactly the same. I was listening to some of the recordings of the (shows) a few days ago; one of the songs I listened to I immediately thought, ‘I don’t think that’s working. Maybe we need to reinvent that again.’ So nothing’s in stone. It’s a work in progress, which is very enjoyable. It’s not rigid.”

* The orchestral shows have taken up a great deal of Sigur Ros’ bandwidth, of course, but Holm says the group also has its sights on a next album. “We’re definitely talking about it. The process of (ATTA) was great. We really enjoyed it. I think we’re all in the same spot where we’re thinking we want to do more. We want to do something completely different, I think. So there’s definitely talk about going back to the studio and working things out. What comes out of it, I have no idea. But we’re going to try.”

* This year marks 30 years since Sigur Ros’ formation in Reykjavik. “If I think back to the beginning it feels like it’s 300 years,” Holm says, “but at the same time it just feels like we haven’t really started yet. It’s a really strange mix of something in-between. With growing up, getting older, your attitude changes a little bit — it changes a lot, actually, towards everything in life, and that includes what you’re doing and the creative process. There was definitely more energy years ago; that’s a given. I think we’re more careful now. We do things slower, which is a good and bad thing, I guess. We think about things a little bit more before we do them. I kind of miss being a little more spontaneous, like we used to be. Maybe we’ll get there again”

Sigur Ros performs Thursday, Sept. 19, with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra at the Masonic Cathedral Theatre, 500 Temple St., Detroit. Doors at 7 p.m. 313-548-1320 or themasonic.com .

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Sigur Rós  announce eight new US tour dates for this fall.  This upcoming tour will be the first time these eight cities will experience the full orchestral performance. Since 2022, Sigur Rós have established orchestral accompaniment as their standard method of touring. Reuniting with keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson, the members played alongside full orchestras in grand concert halls across Europe and North America. The band enlisted the Wordless Music Orchestra for their Stateside dates, where they performed new material as well as favorites from their extensive catalog. Described as “an articulation of beauty almost beyond comprehension” (Dallas Observer), the performances are simultaneously as expressive and indescribable as Hopelandic, all a testament to the timeless pull of Sigur Rós.

The new tour comes in the wake of a fruitful era for the band’s fans. At the start of the new decade, the band dove deep into their archives for long-anticipated works. They first released Odin’s Raven Magic (2020), an orchestral album originally made nearly two decades prior, and later reissued ( ) for its 20th anniversary in 2022. Their first collection of new material in nearly a decade, ÁTTA (2023) leans heavily towards the orchestral, featuring contributions from the London Contemporary Orchestra. With close to ten million albums sold, Sigur Rós stands as one of the most ambitious and acclaimed bands of recent times, whose new artistic endeavors only points towards an expansive, exciting future.

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Since 2022, Sigur Rós have established orchestral accompaniment as their standard method of touring. Reuniting with keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson, the members played alongside full orchestras in grand concert halls across Europe and North America. The band enlisted the Wordless Music Orchestra for their Stateside dates, where they performed new material as well as favorites from their extensive catalog. Described as “an articulation of beauty almost beyond comprehension” (Dallas Observer), the performances are simultaneously as expressive and indescribable as Hopelandic, all a testament to the timeless pull of Sigur Rós.

The new tour comes in the wake of a fruitful era for the band’s fans. At the start of the new decade, the band dove deep into their archives for long-anticipated works. They first released Odin’s Raven Magic (2020), an orchestral album originally made nearly two decades prior, and later reissued ( ) for its 20th anniversary in 2022. Their first collection of new material in nearly a decade, ÁTTA (2023) leans heavily towards the orchestral, featuring contributions from the London Contemporary Orchestra. With close to ten million albums sold, Sigur Rós stands as one of the most ambitious and acclaimed bands of recent times, whose new artistic endeavors only points towards an expansive, exciting future.

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Past Events

Here are the most recent UK tour dates we had listed for Sigur Ros. Were you there?

• Sun 2 Jul Aldermaston, Wasing Estate Sigur Ros
• Fri 16 Jun London, Royal Festival Hall Sigur Ros, London Contemporary Orchestra

November 2022

• Fri 25 Nov Online / Streaming Events Sigur Ros Live Stream from Iceland
• Thu 17 Nov Dublin, 3Arena Sigur Ros
• Tue 15 Nov Edinburgh, Usher Hall Sigur Ros
• Mon 14 Nov Glasgow, SEC Sigur Ros
• Sun 13 Nov Nottingham, Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall Sigur Ros
• Fri 11 Nov London, O2 Academy Brixton Sigur Ros
• Thu 10 Nov London, O2 Academy Brixton Sigur Ros
• Tue 8 Nov O2 Apollo Manchester Sigur Ros
• Mon 7 Nov O2 Apollo Manchester Sigur Ros

September 2022

• Wed 28 Sep Lisbon, Campo Pequeno Sigur Ros

September 2017

• Mon 25 Sep Glasgow, SEC Sigur Ros
• Sun 24 Sep Glasgow, SEC Sigur Ros
• Fri 22 Sep London, Eventim Apollo Sigur Ros
• Thu 21 Sep London, Eventim Apollo Sigur Ros
• Wed 20 Sep London, Eventim Apollo Sigur Ros
• Mon 18 Sep O2 Apollo Manchester Sigur Ros
• Sun 17 Sep O2 Apollo Manchester Sigur Ros
• Sat 16 Sep O2 Apollo Manchester Sigur Ros

August 2016

• Fri 26 Aug → Sun 28 Aug Rock En Seine 2016 The Last Shadow Puppets, Two Door Cinema Club, Birdy Nam Nam, Caravan Palace, Damian Marley…
• Fri 19 Aug → Sun 21 Aug Lowlands Muse, Disclosure (2), LCD Soundsystem, Foals, The Last Shadow Puppets…
• Wed 10 Aug → Wed 17 Aug Sziget Festival 2016 The Chemical Brothers, Rihanna, Manu Chao, Muse, David Guetta…
• Sun 17 Jul London, Victoria Park Citadel Festival Sigur Ros, Caribou, Lianne La Havas, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Matt Corby…
• Sun 26 Jun Sigur Ros, James Vincent McMorrow
• Thu 23 Jun Bristol Amphitheatre & Waterfront Square Sigur Ros, James Canty
• Wed 22 Jun → Sun 26 Jun Glastonbury, Worthy Farm Glastonbury Festival 2016 Muse, Adele, Coldplay, Jeff Lynne's ELO, PJ Harvey…
• Thu 9 Jun → Sat 11 Jun Nos Primavera Sound Porto 2016 PJ Harvey, Sigur Ros, Brian Wilson, Air, Algiers (1)…
• Thu 2 Jun → Sat 4 Jun Primavera Sound Festival 2016 Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem, PJ Harvey, Tame Impala, The Last Shadow Puppets…

November 2013

• Thu 21 Nov London, OVO Arena, Wembley Sigur Ros
• Wed 20 Nov Brighton Centre Sigur Ros
• Tue 19 Nov Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Sigur Ros
• Mon 18 Nov Edinburgh, Usher Hall Sigur Ros
• Sat 16 Nov Dublin, 3Arena Sigur Ros

September 2013

• Mon 2 Sep London, The Roundhouse Sigur Ros, Polica

August 2013

• Fri 30 Aug → Sun 1 Sep Salisbury, Larmer Tree Gardens End Of The Road Festival Belle & Sebastian, Sigur Ros, David Byrne, St Vincent, Eels…
• Fri 30 Aug Macclesfield, Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre Sigur Ros, Daughter, Polica, Nik Colk Void
• Sun 30 Jun St Austell, The Eden Project Sigur Ros, Daughter, Willy Mason
• Sat 9 Mar London, O2 Academy Brixton Sigur Ros, Blanck Mass
• Fri 8 Mar London, O2 Academy Brixton Sigur Ros, Blanck Mass
• Thu 7 Mar London, O2 Academy Brixton Sigur Ros, Blanck Mass
• Tue 5 Mar Wolverhampton, The Civic at The Halls Sigur Ros, Blanck Mass
• Mon 4 Mar O2 Apollo Manchester Sigur Ros, Blanck Mass
• Sun 3 Mar O2 Apollo Manchester Sigur Ros, Blanck Mass
• Sat 2 Mar Glasgow, SEC Sigur Ros

February 2013

• Thu 14 Feb Lisbon, Campo Pequeno Sigur Ros

September 2012

• Thu 6 Sep → Sun 9 Sep Newport, Robin Hill Bestival 2012 2:54, A Way Of Life, Adam Ant & The Good The Mad & The Lovely Posse, Alabama Shakes, Alexander Nut…

November 2008

• Fri 21 Nov London, Alexandra Palace Sigur Ros
• Thu 20 Nov London, Alexandra Palace Sigur Ros
• Sat 8 Nov The BIC, Bournemouth Sigur Ros
• Fri 7 Nov Bristol Beacon Sigur Ros
• Thu 6 Nov O2 Academy Glasgow Sigur Ros
• Tue 4 Nov Wolverhampton, The Civic at The Halls Sigur Ros

August 2008

• Sun 31 Aug Inveraray Castle Levellers, Franz Ferdinand, Sigur Ros, Goldfrapp, Elbow, Santogold, The Young Knives, Duke Special …
• Thu 17 Jul → Sun 20 Jul Southwold, Henham Park Franz Ferdinand, Sigur Ros, Interpol, Joanna Newsom, Grinderman, The Go! Team, Seasick Steve, British Sea Power, Foals, White Lies (1), Fields, Beth Orton, Deus, Nada Surf, Murder By Death, Plus More! …
• Tue 24 Jun London, Central Hall Westminster Sigur Ros

The Paramount

(* wordless music orchestra), seattle, wa, united states, aug 24, 2023.

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8 Comments on “The Paramount”

Our 26th time. Beautiful:) And Mayor Bruce was in the audience

Jeni Larsen

This was the most emotionally moving performance I have ever attended(well over 200 shows in my lifetime) I have been in love with Sigur Ros since the beginning. Playing with the Wordless Music Orchestra was beyond anything I could’ve imagined. Elevating the experience-a perfect balance, so beautifully and masterfully composed, it brought it to life. The tears would not stop streaming…..It was incredible to say the least. Perfection at its best! Well done, so grateful to witness the moment….thank you, thank you! Takk, Takk!

Thank you for making me ugly cry. ❤️❤️

Sean McLaughlin

Simply blown away. Bravo!!!

Incredibly pretty show. Fourth time seeing Sigur Ros.

While this time was still great, it was VERY subdued compared to past shows. Part of what makes sigur ros so special live is how dynamic they are, combining soft & delicate moments with enormous climaxes throughout a show. I really wish the setlist included a few songs that reached a higher climax. It was a major missed opportunity to not include climatic orchestral tracks like Varud, Ara Batur, Klettur, or Saeglopur.

Still beautiful though.

Keith Stein

3rd time seeing them with my wife, and definitely the most inspiring performance. Seen them at MSG (NYC), Walt Disney Hall (Los Angeles), and now The Paramount (Seattle). This was my first time with camera in hand though, and my goodness, was I in awe the entire time. Such a lovely performance by all. Loved the use of the Edison bulbs throughout the stage set. Also loved how the trio was centered in all of the orchestra. Can’t wait to see them again. Some photos below.

Just magnificent. This was my seventh time seeing Sigur Rós live over the years. And while I’ve loved every show, this was something special, a different side of the band. Maybe more emotional. If that’s possible. “Skel” gave whole-body goosebumps. The sound was superb and the lighting was perfect. Loved the green auroras during Álafoss (I believe it was during that song). This was so different than the other SR shows I’ve seen and I’m grateful for having witnessed it.

Thank you Sigur Ros for the most mesmerizing experience!

This was my 14th time seeing the band and definitely among my favorite of those concerts. The setlist drew from a wonderful variety of their catalogue and the song choice was perfectly matched to the context. The perfect blend of old and new. And the orchestra was incredible and seemed to be thrilled to perform with you.

As usual, we suspend all other plans to see you when you pass through Seattle – it’s such a gift! Thank you for including our city on this short list of venues – we are so grateful!

My 5th SG concert, my husband’s 3rd. First SG concert we saw together in LA at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in 2017. We’ve been together over 8 years married just this January in Banff where we waffled a bit on our final choice of SG music for our wedding processional as Staraflur. Hearing it performed live for the first time since our ceremony was breathtaking. Really enjoyed the performance overall as Sigur Ros and the orchestra performed as one collective group of talent as opposed to only accompanying them. Very nuanced and more complex and emotional than other shows we’ve enjoyed previously.

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