Hljómalind
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"Hljómalind" is a song by the Iceland
ic band Sigur Rós
from their 2007 album Hvarf/Heim. It was released on heavyweight 7" vinyl as the album's first single (in Europe only) on October 29, 2007. The B-side of the single features a live acoustic version of the song "Starálfur". It has reached #91 on the UK Singles Chart
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As a working-track, it was played in live concerts, since 1999, when, in Ágætis byrjun
studio sessions, it was written, and was known as "Rokklagið" ("The Rock Song"). The song was never released until 2007, when it was recorded in studio, and featured on Hvarf as Hljómalind. Before choosing this name, the song was thought to be named "The Rabbit and the Prince" (who were Kiddi and Valli, two band's friends).
Its name comes from a record store in Reykjavík
called Hljómalind, which was run by Kiddi, the band's then-manager. It is now an organic food cafe which was run by Kiddi himself, named Kaffi Hljómalind.
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
ic band Sigur Rós
Sigur Rós
Sigur Rós is an Icelandic post-rock band with classicaland minimalist elements. The band is known for its ethereal sound, and frontman Jónsi Birgisson's falsetto vocals and use of bowed guitar. In January 2010, the band announced that they will be on hiatus. Since then, it has since been announced...
from their 2007 album Hvarf/Heim. It was released on heavyweight 7" vinyl as the album's first single (in Europe only) on October 29, 2007. The B-side of the single features a live acoustic version of the song "Starálfur". It has reached #91 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
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As a working-track, it was played in live concerts, since 1999, when, in Ágætis byrjun
Ágætis byrjun
Ágætis byrjun is the second album by the Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós, which was released in 1999. Ágætis byrjun was recorded between the summer of 1998 to the spring of 1999 with producer Ken Thomas, and became Sigur Rós's breakthrough album, both critically and commercially...
studio sessions, it was written, and was known as "Rokklagið" ("The Rock Song"). The song was never released until 2007, when it was recorded in studio, and featured on Hvarf as Hljómalind. Before choosing this name, the song was thought to be named "The Rabbit and the Prince" (who were Kiddi and Valli, two band's friends).
Its name comes from a record store in Reykjavík
Reykjavík
Reykjavík is the capital and largest city in Iceland.Its latitude at 64°08' N makes it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxaflói Bay...
called Hljómalind, which was run by Kiddi, the band's then-manager. It is now an organic food cafe which was run by Kiddi himself, named Kaffi Hljómalind.
CD PROMO UK
- "Hljómalind" – 4:02
- "Starálfur" (live acoustic) – 5:28
- "Hljómalind" (instrumental) – 4:57