Viðrar Vel Til Loftárása
Sigur Rós
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Written by: JON THOR BIRGISSON, AGUST AEVAR GUNNARSSON, GEORG HOLM, KJARTAN SVEINSSON
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13 facts about this song
Song Background"Viðrar Vel Til Loftárása" is a song by the Icelandic post-rock band, Sigur Rós.
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Album InclusionIt is the second-to-last track on their 2002 album, "Ágætis byrjun."
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Meaning of the TitleThe song's title in Icelandic means "Good weather for airstrikes."
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Song LengthIt is one of the band's longest songs, with a duration of over 10 minutes.
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CompositionThe song is almost entirely instrumental, with vocals kicking in towards the end of the track.
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Music Video ThemeIt was one of the first songs by Sigur Rós to have a music video, which controversially portrayed a homosexual relationship in Iceland in the 1950s.
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ControversyThis song is known for its controversial music video that tackles themes of homophobia and is set against the backdrop of a football match.
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World RecognitionIt was this song's music video that helped Sigur Rós break into international recognition, despite their non-English lyrics.
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Song InterpretationAs with many of Sigur Rós's songs, "Viðrar Vel Til Loftárása" is open to interpretation, with many fans believing it to refer to the political climate in Iceland.
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Song StructureThe song is known for its dynamic and gradual build-up, characteristic of post-rock, leading to a powerful climax.
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Lead Vocalist PeriodThis song was released during the period when Jon "Jónsi" Birgisson was the band's lead vocalist.
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Main Body LanguageThe main body of the song exists without actual words—only vocals meant to emulate the emotional expression of traditional lyrics.
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Live PerformanceThe song is seldomly played in live performances due to its length and complexity. When it is, the performances are typically highly reviewed and enjoyed by fans for its emotional intensity that is maintained throughout the lengthy run-time.
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