Jónsi’s new masterpiece

I have long been a fan of Icelandic band Sigur Ros and have watched their career with interest. Lead singer Jón Þór Birgisson has in recent years been involved in several collaborative projects and this month he releases his first solo project “Go” which is due for release on the 5th of April.. Rumours and snippets of songs have been around for a couple of weeks.. I heard the first full song on the radio in the car on Monday and I have been listenting to it on the web when I can … here is a taster

Not everyone’s cup of tea , but for me.. beautiful, evocative, strange yet exquisite vocal and, although it’s possible to grab snatches of sense, it’s far easier to get swept up in the layered tones. The bass drum pounds like the heart of someone who’s just discovered what love at first sight means, while the flutes and piccolos flit around the central vocal like glittering fairies, adding a mysterious sparkle.

There is some more clips on the Jonsi website .. enjoy