Stormur
Sigur Rós
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Hugsar á rúður rúður rúður Hugsar um úthöf úthöf úthöf Drekkur af stút flösku stút flösku stút flösku Þurrkar sér í klút í klút í klút vasa Stormur í vatnsglasi hreyfirmyndir Hvirfilbyl í höfÞukúp Hrislast upp bakið hrollur Kveikur í bút í bút í bút spýtu Festir á klút á klút á klút höfuð Stormur í vatnsglasi hreyfirmyndir Hvirfilbyl í höfÞukúp Hrislast upp bakið hrollur
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Written by: GEORG HOLM, JON THOR BIRGISSON, ORRI PALL DYRASON
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20 facts about this song
Band Attributes"Stormur" is a song by the Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós.
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Album InformationThe song is from the band's seventh studio album "Kveikur."
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Release Date"Stormur" along with the album, were officially released on June 12, 2013.
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Song Length"Stormur" is 5:15 minutes long.
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Name Origin"Stormur" is an Icelandic word, which translates to "Storm" in English.
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Sound FeatureSigur Rós is widely known for their ethereal sound, and "Stormur" carries the same vibe.
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Singing LanguageSimilar to most Sigur Rós's songs, "Stormur" is also sung in Icelandic.
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Soundtrack Appearance"Stormur" was featured in the soundtrack of the 2014 American drama film "Palo Alto."
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Album SuccessDespite its moody atmosphere, "Kveikur," the album of "Stormur," reached the top of the Icelandic Album Chart, and marked the ninth position on US Billboard 200.
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GenreThe sound of "Stormur" is categorized under post-rock, art rock, and ambient genres.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Stormur" is unique. It was created by using Instagram videos submitted by the fans.
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Collaborative InvolvementThe band encouraged their fans to add the hashtag "#stormur" to their videos, and those videos were used to create the song's music video. This can be considered an early example of crowdsourced video content.
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Song PerformanceEven though Sigur Rós is recognized for their instrumentals, “Stormur" showcases more vocals than some of their other songs.
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Various InterpretationsThe lyrics of the song are interpreted in various ways, with many listeners suggesting they relate to weathering life’s storms or embracing change.
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PromotionFor the promotion of "Stormur," The band sold an instrumental version of the song to the BBC for their coverage of the 2014 winter Olympics.
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Live Performances"Stormur" is one of the frequently performed songs of Sigur Rós in their live concerts.
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Composition ElementThe song is recognized for its unison of electronic and live strings, which adds depth to the song.
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Legacy"Stormur" is considered by many fans as an iconic song that encapsulates the unique sound of Sigur Rós.
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Digital Accessibility"Stormur" is accessible on various digital platforms like Spotify, iTunes, YouTube amongst others.
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LyricsThought highly metaphorical, the lyrics provide an emotional impact through their profound simplicity.
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