Kveikur
Sigur Rós
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Kveikjum í kveikiþráðum Og hlaupum Höldum fast fyrir eyrun Kreppum augu Hávaðinn sker í eyrun Hljóðhimnur leka út Með svartbundið fyrir augu Reykur Brennum lófa innað beini Svíður í Hverfum við sjóndeildarhring Inn í
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Written by: GEORG HOLM, JON THOR BIRGISSON, ORRI PALL DYRASON
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11 facts about this song
Song Identification"Kveikur" is a song by the Icelandic post-rock band, Sigur Rós.
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Album InformationThis song is the title track for 'Kveikur', Sigur Rós’s seventh studio album, released in June 2013.
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GenreThe music of "Kveikur" is classified as post-rock, showcasing the band’s well-known experimental style.
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Musical Changes"Kveikur" represents a shift in the band's style, being darker, heavier, and more aggressive than most of their previous work.
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Band Configuration"Kveikur" is the first album released by Sigur Rós as a trio after the departure of Kjartan Sveinsson in 2013.
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LanguageLike many of Sigur Ros’s songs, "Kveikur" is sung in "Vonlenska" or "Hopelandic", a nonsensical vocalizing method often used by the band.
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Critical ReceptionMany critics praised the song and the album for its innovative sound; Pitchfork rated the album 7.5 out of 10 noting its complexity and intensity.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Kveikur" was directed by Sarah Hopper and was released on October 6, 2013.
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Meaning of the Title"Kveikur" translates to "candlewick" in English, reflecting the themes of light, fire, and ignition present in the album.
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LengthThe song "Kveikur" is 5 minutes and 55 seconds long, being one of the longest tracks on the album.
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Live PerformancesSigur Rós frequently performed "Kveikur" during their 2013-2014 world tour, often featuring it as the opening or closing song.
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