Sæglópur

George Holm, Jón Þór Birgisson, Sigur Rós, Georg Holm, Kjartan Sveinsson, Orri Páll DýRason

About Sæglópur

"Sæglópur" (Icelandic for "lost at sea" or "lost seafarer") is a song by Sigur Rós, released in 2006 as a single from the 2005 album Takk.... Parts of the song are in Icelandic, although a lengthy portion is in Hopelandic, a "language" of nonsense words selected by the band that sound similar to Icelandic.


Year:
2006
7:38
#3

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Þú ert refur
Þú, þú hefur
Á loft, á loft
Á loft, á loft
Þú líður
Á ófriður
Alein, alein
Alein, alein

Sæglópur á lífi
Kominn heim
Sæglópur á lífi
Kominn heim
Það kemur kafari
Kominn heim
Það kemur kafari
Kominn heim

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Sigur Rós

Sigur Rós (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈsɪːɣʏr ˈroːus] ( listen)) is an ambient/post-rock band from Reykjavík, Iceland, who has been active since 1994. Known for its ethereal sound, frontman Jónsi Birgisson's falsetto vocals, and the use of bowed guitar, the band's music is also noticeable for its incorporation of classical and minimalist aesthetic elements. The band is named after Jónsi's sister Sigurrós. more »

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Written by: GEORG HOLM, JON THOR BIRGISSON, KJARTAN SVEINSSON, ORRI PALL DYRASON

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10 facts about this song

Album Information
"Sæglópur" is a track from the Sigur Rós album “Takk...” which was released in September 2005.
Chart Performance
It reached to no. 1 on Billboard’s Top Heatseekers chart.
Song Duration
The song length is exactly seven minutes and thirty-eight seconds.
Lyric Language
Like many Sigur Rós songs, "Sæglópur" is sung in a combination of Icelandic and the band's made-up language, "Hopelandic".
Music Video
A music video for the song was released in 2006, directed by Arni & Kinski. The video portrays a child's dreamlike underwater adventure.
Translation
The word "Sæglópur" roughly translates to "Lost at sea" or "Sea-tangle" in English.
Musical Style
Characteristically for the band, the song slowly builds in intensity, starting with a minimalist piano melody and building to a powerful crescendo with full drumming, guitars, and atmospheric electronic effects.
Soundtrack Feature
“Sæglópur” has been featured in multiple films, TV shows, and commercials, including films like Penelope (2006), Slumdog Millionaire (2008), and The Lovely Bones (2009).
Single Release
"Sæglópur" was released as a single in 2006, featuring remixes of the song and two previously unreleased tracks.
Profiles and Ratings
On the music reviewing site, AllMusic, "Takk..." has a four and a half star rating, and "Sæglópur" is often listed among the album's standout tracks.

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