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Reykjavík Grapevine - 05.01.2018, Blaðsíða 35

Reykjavík Grapevine - 05.01.2018, Blaðsíða 35
rising falsetto, it’s a sound that’s enough to set your skin ablaze with goosebumps. Joyous and resounding Any lazy cynicism falls away quick- ly as the band perform a generous two-hour set that spans their back catalogue, with a particular focus on material from ‘()’ and ‘Takk.’ A highlight comes when a spotlight drops onto Jónsi as he saws away at his guitar with his tattered cel- lo bow, sending a groaning whale- song sound reverberating around the concert hall. Sigur Rós are the kind of spectacle that’s more than a gig—they create a specific feeling that’s like a location all of its own. The moving “Vaka” and muscular “Kveikur” are highlights, and as they finish with a joyous and climactic version of “Popplagið,” the audience members rise to their feet as one for a lengthy ovation. As the sound dis- sipates, the word “Takk” appears in giant letters on the backdrop, and Sigur Rós reappear to take a bow. Amidst the whoops, whistles, and thunderous applause, it’s evident that the sentiment is absolutely mutual. I breathe in deeply, holding my breath as if were possible to keep that warm atmosphere inside my lungs after the concert was over. Creative family While the Sigur Rós shows were the centrepiece of Norður og Niður, there were many other memorable gigs at the festival. UK noise-tech- no-electronica artist Blanck Mass whipped up a storm of heavy beats, synth stabs, and bouts of distorted screaming in a fierce performance that was just as euphoric, in a com- pletely different way. Dan Deacon made the somewhat static and chill post-rock crowd completely lose their shit, running around and high fiving each other in an amped-up party frenzy. Peaches—still every bit the elec- trocash rock star—walked over the heads of the crowd while her danc- ers gyrated behind her in flam- boyant vagina masks. Rex Pistols showed off her mournful, vulner- able, tuneful set of gloomy ’80s-in- spired electronic pop as the sun set over Reykjavík in the background. In Kaldalón, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith played a glorious set of rich, organic electronica against a swirling, col- ourful backdrop, and in Silfurberg, JFDR reminded us just how magical her existing oeuvre is, and hinted at greater things to come. With their selections at Norður go Niður, Sigur Rós joined the dots between all the elements of their extended creative family, and mapped out the influences that make up their musical universe. It was a pleasure to join them on the journey. Music Quality Craft Beer Aðalstræti 9 • tel: +354 5196455 • Facebook: Skuli Craft Bar Sun - Thu 15:00 - 23:00 • Fri - Sat 15:00 - 01:00 Now offering catering service! Laugavegur 2 101 Reykjavík tel: 552 4444 35The Reykjavík Grapevine Issue 01 — 2018 Peaches teaches handknitted.is t +354 552 1890 Skólavörðustígur 19 • Borgartún 31 BUY DIRECTLY FROM THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE THEM 20.05.2017– 31.12.2018 Ásmundur Sveinsson Ásmundarsafn Sigtún +354 411 6430 artmuseum.is Open Oct.–April 13h00–17h00 Open May–Sept. 10h00–17h00 List fyrir fólkið Art for the People
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