Brennisteinn
Sigur Rós
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Við skerum á Augnaráð Nú stingur í Ofbirta Nú bræða óf Endalok Svo flæðir inn Dagsbirta Nú teygir sig og togar Og togna út við örmunum [?] Reyna að móttaka [?] Og brestu yfir hrapa stað Rennur blóð í æðum Í skinninu Yðar á Krækir klónum í Og klórar í Nú teygir sig og togar Og togna út við örmunum [?] Reyna að móttaka [?] Og brestu yfir hrapa stað Reisum mér búkinn Hryggjasúlan æðu Rennur blóð í æðum Ekki segja neinum frá Ekki segja neinum frá Ekki segja neinum frá Ekki segja neinum frá Ekki segja neinum frá Ekki segja neinum frá Nú teygir sig og togar Og togna út við örmunum [?] Reyna að móttaka [?] Og brestu yfir hrapa stað Reisum mér búkinn Hryggjasúlan æðu Rennur blóð í æðum
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Written by: GEORG HOLM, JON THOR BIRGISSON, ORRI PALL DYRASON
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Brennisteinn" falls under the post-rock genre, featuring ethereal and ambient soundscapes that characterize Sigur Rós' style.
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Song MeaningThe word 'Brennisteinn' means 'brimstone' or 'sulfur' in Icelandic. It refers to the element sulfur, giving an impression of something dark, eerily magical, and primeval.
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Album Containment"Brennisteinn" is the opening track of Sigur Rós' seventh studio album, "Kveikur", which was released in 2013.
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Shift in Musical StyleThis song marked a notable shift in the band's usual dreamy, ambient sound. "Brennisteinn" displays a heavier, darker tone that represents a sense of urgency and power.
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Song LengthThe song runs for approximately 7 minutes and 57 seconds, making it one of the longest tracks on the album.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Brennisteinn" was directed by the band's lead vocalist Jónsi Birgisson. It features a surreal, atmospheric visual that matches the intensity of the song.
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Innovative InstrumentsSigur Rós is known for using unconventional instruments, and "Brennisteinn" is no exception. The band used a bowed guitar to produce the song's characteristic sound.
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Live Performances"Brennisteinn" opened the band's setlist during their 2013 tour, becoming a fan-favorite due to its explosive live rendition.
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Lyrics LanguageThe lyrics of the song are written in Icelandic, consistent with the band's usage of their mother tongue in most of their songs.
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Critical ReceptionCritics lauded "Brennisteinn" for its dark, brooding vibe that deviates from the band's typical sound but remains undeniably Sigur Rós. It was recognized for its sheer power and intensity, with the composition noted for its progression from calm to frenzied climaxes.
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