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Sunday, 12 October 2008

  • Gonna be "interning" at Sigur Ros' management, Big Dipper. Ahh, dream coming true.

    "Thanks for letting me be in the team, John."
    "You've always been in the team, but now you are official."

Saturday, 05 July 2008

  • Takk...

    It is a wonderful night, just what I wanted, or even more than I've ever wanted.

    To be honest, the screening of Heima is never meant to be THE event of a Friday night, at least I know many preferred the Viktor & Rolf party over this. But we are doing it for the fans. And, I am so touched when fans come over to me and say thank you.

    How can I ever let go of this site? A little Geocities-designed site back in those days is now a proper website, and an unofficial fan club. When people asked me who's gonna lead Sigur Ros Chinese when I move, I didn't know what to say because there's so much that I can still do.

    There is still a lot that I will do.

    Takk, everyone, for coming tonight!

    Love,
    Freda.

Wednesday, 25 June 2008

  • Heima Screening in Hong Kong

    I'm excited to tell you that we are screening Sigur Ros' first movie,
    Heima, on Friday, July 4 at Agnes B Cinema (Hong Kong Arts Centre). The movie will start at around 8pm but please arrive at 7pm for some free Hoegaarden beer. If you prefer staying sober, please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to collect your ticket and souvenier!

    There are a few limited space left so let me know asap if you'd like to join. First come first served!!

    Thanks again for your support. Don't forget to grab Sigur Ros' new
    album that will be out later this month!

    Looking forward to meeting you soon!

    Cheers,
    Freda

Saturday, 12 April 2008

  • Heima

    詩格洛絲這隊凡間最害羞與不被理解的音樂組合遊歷過世界以後,在2006年終於回到家鄉,為冰島的夏日配上天堂的樂聲,任行行音符浮動於綠野叢林、漆黑洞穴、空置的魚市埸、甚至是傳說中被神秘靈馬踏躍過的Sleipnir峽谷中。

    一年裡,四位天使漫遊島內十五個角落,一系列大大小小的演唱會由全冰島班底拍攝及記錄在Heima(意指:故鄉)當中。電影猶如詩格洛絲的第五張唱片,展示的是樂隊對家鄉的愛,記載的是他們過去四張大碟精選的現場演繹,包括VakaStarálfurÁgætis ByrjunVon,甚至是從未曝光的Gítardjamm

    詩網(www.sigur-ros-chinese.com)邀請你把那具收藏價值的DVD收起,前來Heima的香港播放會,與我們一起免費在香港灣仔香港藝術中心的Agnès b. CINEMA!體驗冰島之詩意,及詩歌之美妙。

    In the endless magical hour of the Icelandic summer 2006, Sigur Rós played a series of concerts around their homeland including no fewer than 15 locations: Deserted fish factories, sylvan fields and darkened caves, not to mention Sleipnir, the horseshoe canyon at Ásbyrgi that was formed by the hoofprint of a mythical beast according to legend.

    Heima, which means both “at home” and “homeland,” provides a unique insight into one of the world’s shyest and least understood bands. Shot using a largely Icelandic crew, it is an attempt to make a film every bit as big, beautiful and unfettered as a Sigur Rós album. Material from all four of the band’s albums is featured, including many rare and notable moments. Among these are a heart-stopping rendition of the previously unreleased Gítardjamm; a windblown, one-mic recording of Vaka; and first time acoustic versions of such rare live beauties as Starálfur, Ágætis Byrjun and Von.

    Sigur Rós Chinese invites you to join us for the free screening of this epic and intimate movie at the Agnès b. CINEMA!, and indulge in the elegant sound of Sigur Rós.

    Heima Screening in Hong Kong

    日期:2008531日(星期六)
    時間:晚上8點(電影於815分開始播放)
    地點:灣仔港灣道2號香港藝術中心高層地庫大堂Agnès b. 電影院

    門票將於五月開始免費派發,詳情及派發地點請留意
    www.sigur-ros-chinese.com/heima

    Date: Saturday, May 31, 2008
    Time: 8pm (Movie starts at 8:15pm)
    Venue: Agnès b. CINEMA!, Upper Basement, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wanchai

    Free ticket distribution starts in May. For more information and distribution points, please visit
    www.sigur-ros-chinese.com/heima

  • 詩格洛絲是上帝的工具,為了改變人對音樂的看法而來;他們不單是一隊樂隊,而是音樂。

    樂章始於三個音符—主唱及結他手Jón Þór BirgissonJónsi),低音結他手Georg HolmGoggi鼓手Ágúst Ævar Gunnarsson。為詩格洛絲打開其音樂事業第一頁的是他們於1994以有限資金灌錄的第一首Demo。處女大碟Von(意指:希望)於三年後面世,封面女孩正是與樂隊同日誕生的守護天使,Jónsi的妹妹Sigurrós;充滿實驗性的Von Brigði(意指:回收箱)把Von的作品重新混音,為98年的冰島樂壇添上前衛氣息。

    鍵盤手Kjartan SveinssonKjarri)的加入為樂隊定下日後作品的弦樂方向。四人埋首灌錄Ágætis Byrjun(意指:一個不錯的開始)時,大概仍未預計到它將要改變世界對冰島與詩格洛絲的看法。Ágætis Byrjun1999年在冰島推出,成為其音樂事業上的第一個高潮。沒有人會忘記Svefn-G-Englar音樂短片中來自Perlan Theater Group各唐氏綜合症患演員的表現、Ný Batterí那叫人心醉的旋律、及Viðrar Vel Til Loftárása影片內所暗述的同性戀問題。如此驚為天人的一張大碟為他們取得名與利,卻換來Ágúst的離隊。詩格洛絲這四個字得以留之至今,還多得新鼓手Orri Páll Dýrason,為樂隊的聲音帶來新的尺度。

    2002年,詩格洛絲推出了萬眾期待的()。誰會想過四位冰島男子會把第三張唱片打造得如此黑暗與抽象?沒有歌詞,沒有碟名,八首樂章記載的是人心深處最真的情感,空白的紙是要讓樂迷記下個人的感受,為無題大碟刻畫個別的結局。

    2004年初,詩格洛絲正式加盟EMI。沒有讓名利沖昏頭腦的他們寫了十一首動人樂章,於翌年錄成Takk...(意指:感謝)。0647日,Takk...的發行把四位天使帶到香港,詩網www.sigur-ros-chinese.com的廖小姐與鳥先生連續四個多月為樂迷訂票,與大家一起目睹了這個香港年度最好的演唱會。

    2007年出版的Heima用影像記載了他們過去四張大碟精選的現場演繹。伴隨Heima同時收錄與發行的Hvarf-Heim是詩格洛絲的首張雙大碟。Hvarf(意指:消失)記錄了五首罕見作品電子的一面;Heim(意指:家)則取acoustic之方向,重新演繹六首精選舊作。

    one man band發展到現在五人幫的八個年頭,詩網一直有賴詩格洛絲與其經理人公司Big Dipper的支持與鼓勵。倘若沒有樂隊經理人John BestEMI Music Hong Kong的幫助,Heima的香港播放會不可能發生。也許,當新唱片推出之時,我們各人又會再因首首觸及心靈之靡音而聚首一堂。


    Sigur Rós is not just a band but a definition of music. They are simply going to change music forever, as well as the way people think about it.

    Hailing from Iceland, Sigur Rós was formed by singer and guitarist Jón Þór Birgisson (Jónsi), bassist Georg Holm (Goggi), and drummer Ágúst Ævar Gunnarsson. Named after Jónsi's younger sister Sigurrós who was born on the very same day as the band in 1994, they released the first record Von (Hope) three years later, and the experimental and ambient work was soon followed by a remix album Von Brigði (Recycle Bin).

    Later joined by keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson (Kjarri), the band really found their feet with their second album, which came in 1999. The critically acclaimed Ágætis Byrjun (A Good Beginning) leads the thoughts of the world away to mythical Iceland, featuring the mournful epics Ný Batterí, Viðrar Vel Til Loftárása, and Svefn-G-Englar, whose music video captured the the breathtaking scenery of Iceland and the remarkable performance by members of the Perlan Theatre Group. When Ágúst left the band after recording Ágætis Byrjun, he was replaced by a new drummer, Orri Páll Dýrason.

    ( ) came out in 2002. The lyric-less and title-less album was a darker, more raw and less accessible follow up to Ágætis Byrjun, coming out to favourable reviews around the world. It is an album with eight beautifully written tracks for our own interpretation, and with a blank booklet for us to write our own lyrics.

    Their fourth album Takk… (Thanks) was finally released in 2005 under EMI Music. It quickly became the largest selling album to date by Sigur Rós, and charted highly across the globe. The band celebrated the release of Takk... with an extensive world tour, and made their first stop at Hong Kong on April 7, 2006.

    In support of the band’s first ever film, Heima, the twin records Hvarf and Heim were created. Hvarf (Disappeared) is a five-track electric studio record comprising mainly the unreleased rarities from their back catalogue. Heim (Home) presents six delicate, new unplugged versions of some of the band's best moments.

    Progressing from a one man band to a five-piece project, Sigur Rós Chinese is the product of eight years of after hours work backed up by the love and support of the band and their management in London, Big Dipper. The Heima Screening in Hong Kong would only remain a distant dream should there have been no help from John Best, Manager of Sigur Rós, and EMI Music Hong Kong. It's true that Sigur Rós is not just a band but a definition of music, and we look forward to meeting everyone again the next time when Sigur Rós work their magic.