Við spilum endalaust.
You heard me!
Við spilum endalaust.
Let's say it together, shall we?
Við spilum endalaust.
Unless you're in the know of post-modern rock, or you happen to live on a fairly small country out in the Atlantic Ocean between Europe and North America, you're probably asking, "What in the world is við spilum endalaust."
Við spilum endalaust happens to be Icelandic. It translates to, 'We play endlessly.' But of course, I would never have known that unless I relished over the recent release of Icelandic ensemble of Sigur Rós, in their latest album titled, Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust, or for us Anglophones, With Buzzing In Our Ears We Play Endlessly. They even have a song by the same phrase, "Við Spilum Endalaust."
But Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust debuted back in summer. Why pray tell do I mention it now? As it happens, Sigur Rós is notoriously for being followed around by cameras, which are in the hands of unprecedentedly talented cinematographers. If you saw the documentary of the band's tour around Iceland, humbly titled Heima, you'd know what I'm talking about. Well as it turns out, Sigur Rós has released a brand new trailer for their brand new film, Við Spilum Endalaust, which will apparently be available on their website soon!
As with any decent trailer, it does two things. First, it frustrates the viewer. WHAT IS THIS FILM ABOUT?! Okay, flowers. Definitely flowers. There was Sigur Rós performing... then... they're huddled up for some reason... more flowers... boat driving... more flowers... hugs... Jónsi Birgisson sitting at a desk...
Secondly, it intrigues! Heima was released over a year ago, but it stands as one of the best documentaries ever made (so says the voters at IMDB, along with myself). The next film released by the Icelandic collective will no doubt be another gorgeous film indeed.
So check out the trailer for the latest Sigur Rós film, Við Spilum Endalaust, and make your own assumptions. But since this is only just a tease, wander over to Sigur Rós' Myspace, and prepare to be greeted by unprecedented sonic textures. For extra credit, find yourself a copy of Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust at your local music store or digital outlet. And for extra-extra credit, grab your very own edition of the Sigur Rós documentary, Heima.
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