VRL has Re-opened !

UPDATE:...1999,2000,2001's links should all be live - now, half way through 2002...

Welcome back one and all :D

As I mentioned before there are still many, many amazing concerts to re-master and upload from 2003 onwards  + many from this current tour.
Im using Mediafire again because they simply the best for free users
Let me know if you spot any mistakes
Love
Jon

2001.10.15 Club Quattro, Tokyo

2001.10.15 Club Quattro, Tokyo

Lineage: Unknown AUD
Quality/Performance: 65/100


Quite a tricky one to do due to the quality, so we have quite a rough, dirty sound which has a big emphasis on the high end giving this concert quite a sibilant sound. In some cases there can be limitations on improvements in quality depending on the original recording so, as in the case here, this is not the best in terms of quality but it does have quite a unique sound. I think its good though overall to have concerts here that emphasise different types of sound with some for example, displaying a large booming drum bass and others, such as this one having more emphasis on the higher end. For those who like a very clear crisp sound this concert will please

Set List:

01 Vaka
02 E-Bow
03 Svefn-G-Englar
04 Álafoss
05 Lagið i Gaer
06 Olsen Olsen
07 Fyrsta
08 Samskeyti 09 Dauðalagi - ny batteri - popplagið

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Not posted due to bad quality

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Not posted due to bad quality

Victoryrose Lossless is coming back!

I'm currently in the process of re-uploading everything that is currently here. It will take a long time but its happening! :) Im keen to share concerts from this current tour which I will do when I can work out how to post AND keep the posts in a somewhat relevent order of date! I still have many concerts to re-master and share from 2003 - 2008. Its a long project, especially as I'm now much busier than I was when I started but even just filling a bucket drop by drop with water eventually fills the bucket !!
Jon x

PS: If anyone has any previously un-circulated concerts especially from this tour please get in touch @ victoryrosemusic@gmail.com

2003-08-06 Glastonbury Festival, UK

(photo by rory mcgarrigle) 

 2003-08-06 Glastonbury Festival, UK 

Lineage: Unknown
Quality/Performance: 

 Superb performance at the legendary Glastonbury Festival. The first and last songs, Vaka and Popplagið are missing from this particular recording

Track List:

01 Samskeyti  
02 Olsen Olsen  
03 Viðrar Vel Til Loftárása 
04 Hafssól

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2003-04-14 International Forum Hall, Tokyo

Coming... (Complete -Aud Version-)

2003.06.27 Roskilde Festival

Coming...

14.10.2003 Brooklyn Academy of Music, NYC - 'Split Sides' Re-master

14.10.2003 Brooklyn Academy of Music, NYC - 'Split Sides' Re-master

The infamous 'Split sides' performance! The night was split into two parts, one with Sigur Rós and the other with a band who are quite popular these days. This isn't the best quality but it should now, represent the best quality to date...hopefully :)

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2003.07.01 Melina Merkouri, Athens - Video

2003.07.01 Melina Merkouri, Athens - Video

No streamable version for this but its a very good 2 hour show

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2003.06.23 Prato, Italy - Video

Sigur Rós - Prato, Italy 23.06.2003 from Victoryrosemusic Blogspot on Vimeo.

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14.04.2003 International Forum - Pro Version *top ten concert*

14.04.2003 International Forum - Pro Version *top ten concert*

Lineage: promo pro recording
Quality/Performance: 100/100

The four songs found here are from a Promo DVD and as such the qaulity is perfect. One of the very few professionally recorded live Sigur Rós from this period. the version of Gitardjamm is particularly stunning! Enjoy :)

Track Listing:

01 Vaka
02 Hafssól
03 Gitardjamm
04 Popplagið

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Video - Compressed for Online Viewing

Sigur Rós - Akifumu, Int. Forum Hall 2003.04.14 from Victoryrosemusic Blogspot on Vimeo.

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2003.04.08 Paramount Theatre, Oakland - Re-master v.03

2003.04.08 Paramount Theatre, Oakland - Re-master V.03

Lineage: Unknown AUD
Quality/Performance: 93/100

A particularly powerful hard hitting concert due to the huge 'Arena' sound. Listening to it reminds me very much what it actually sounds like to experience a Sigur Rós concert from the back of the concert hall on the top balcony...just lovely :)
Also, what I particularly is the outstanding performance of Gítardjamm preceded perfectly by Smaskifa. The audience is very quiet and respectful here as well...which is nice :)
Its concerts like this one that make all the work: re-mastering, editing, naming, tagging uploading etc etc to be worthwhile

Set List:


00 Vaka [Missing]
01 Mílanó
02 Ný Batterí
03 Göng
04 Olsen Olsen
05 Njosnavelín
06  Viðrar Vel Til Loftárása
07 Hafssól
08 Smaskifa
09 Gíjardjamm
10 Starálfur
11 Svefn-G-Englar
12 Popplagið

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Granada Theatre, Dallas TX - 02.04.2003 *Top Ten Concert*

Granada Theatre, Dallas TX - 02.04.2003 *Top Ten Concert*

Lineage: Unknown AUD
Quality/Performance: 97/100

I'm not sure but this may the first audience rather than soundboard recording I've awarded a *top ten concert* rating too? Anyway needless to say its wonderful. Its one of those concerts where Jónsi does a lot of singing in the background to himself! The concert does suffer a little bit with some people constantly chattering throughout the entire concert but a large part of what makes this concert is the performance.
> I might have made a mistake with the file name / tagging of the date! <

Set List:

01 Intro
02 Vaka
03 Mílanó
04 Ný Batterí
05 Göng
06 Olsen Olsen
07 Salka
08 Viðrar Vel Til Loftárása
09 Hafssól
10 Smaskifa
11 Starálfur
12 Svefn-G-Englar
13 Popplagið

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Brown Theatre, Louisville 26.03.2003 - Video

Brown Theatre, Louisville 26.03.2003 - Video


A fair amount of the video has heads of the audience showing in the bottom third. At first I thought this would annoying...but then I found I'd watched the whole concert!


Sigur Rós - Louisville 2003.03.26 from Victoryrosemusic Blogspot on Vimeo. (compressed for online viewing)

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2003.03.26 Brown Theatre, Louisville, USA - Re master

photo: jonathan percy


2003.03.26 Brown Theatre, Louisville, USA - Re master


Lineage: Taper: Stephen Jones. Source: Dynamic Audio Binaural Mics>DA 120-F Battery Box>Sharp MD SR-60
Performance/Quality: 89/100

Im so impressed with this concert. Its rare to get such a wonderful balance where everything sounds and feels just 'right' All the levels of the voice, instruments and drums sit really well even during the louder sections. This particular concert also really stands out in respect to its beautifully paced delivery and is also one of those concerts where Jónsi's voice is exceptionally sublime. Jónsi's voice rarely if ever fails him but on occasions such as this one you really feel that he goes somewhere else in particular with tracks such as Hafssól. Thanks to the kind taper Stephen. (As he mentions in his notes Vaka is a little 'hot' as he was setting his levels but after that its all beautiful)

Set List:

01 Vaka
02 Mílanó
03 Samskeyti
04 Ný Batterí
05 Gong
06 Olsen Olsen
07 Viðrar Vel Til Loftárása
08 Hafssól
09 Smaskifa
10 Starálfur
11 Popplagið

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2003.03.21 Radio City Music Hall, NYC - Re master

21.03.2003 Radio City Music Hall, NYC - Re master


Lineage: Unkown AUD
Quality/Performance: 86/100


A very nice concert, with the audio suffering slightly at the most intense moments

Set List:


01 Vaka
02 Mílanó
03 Samskeyti
04 Ný Batterí
05 Njósnavelin
06 Olsen Olsen
07 Viðrar Vel Til Loftárása
08 Hafssól
09 Smaskifa
10 Popplagið

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2003.03.19 - 9.30 Club Washington - Re master

2003.03.19 - 9.30 Club Washington - Re master

Lineage: Unknown AUD
Quality/Performance: 93/100

A very lovely concert. Ive mastered this one to be quiet as its beautifully intimate and a late night listen really puts you right there in the room. Its funny hearing Jónsi fluff his lines during Staralfur. You can virtually see him look towards Kjartan grinning! Its nice having Smaskifa followed by Gitardjamm although its not his best performance.

Set List:

01 Vaka
02 Mìlanò
03 Samskeyti
04 Ný batterí
05 Göng
06 Njósnavelin
07 Olsen olsen
08 Viðrar vel til loftárása
09 Hafssól
10 Smaskifa
11 Gìtardjamm
12 Starálfur
13 Popplagið

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2003.03.18 - 9.30Club, Washington - Re master

photo: melissa torres
2003.03.18 9.30Club, Washington - Re master

Lineage: 91/100
Quality/Performance: sound pro standard binaural mics --> bass filter @ 196Hz --> sharp mt-770 minidisc --> pioneer pdr-555rw : kindly tapes by Chris Reedy

A phenomenal concert both in terms of the performance and the sheer volume of music. The performance is of particular note. Whilst Sigur Rós always gives a great performance sometimes Jónsi's voice excels which leads to epic concerts above and beyond just the regular epicness! I was tempted to make this a *top ten concert* based on the performance alone but it needs to matched by the quality as well and as this wasn't a soundboard its slightly let down

Set List:

01 Vaka 

02 Fyrsta 

03 Samskeyti 

04 Njósnavelin  

05 Göng  

06 Mílanó 

07 Salka 

08 Ný batterí 

09 Viðrar vel til loftárása 

10 Hafssól 

11 Smaskifa 

12 Starálfur 

12 Popplagið

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2003.03.15 - Berklee Performance Center, Boston - Re master

2003-03-15 - Berklee Performance Center, Boston - Re master

Lineage: Unknown Audience
Quality/Performance: 90/100

A really lovely relaxed concert with a very nice silky softness feel especially  in the drums which along with the over all balance of the instruments makes this sound very much like a commercial recording. If your'e the kind of person that doesn't like a lot of treble, who prefers a more 'Dolby' sound then this concert should suit perfectly. So nice to have such a great recording of Viðrar Vel Til Loftárása here. I forgot to mention these 2003 concerts feature Amina playing the orchestral parts. I forgot to mention because their playing is so beautifully understated and well done it almost escaped me!

Set List:


01 Vaka
02 Mílanó
03 Samskeyti
04 Ný Batterí
05 Gong
06 Salka
07 Olsen Olsen
08 Viðrar Vel Til Loftárása
09 Hafssól
10 Popplagið

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Potential Bandwidth Problems

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~ Unfortunately due to a huge & ever increasing demand on downloads it looks like there is every likelihood there will be an increasing number of times where the bandwidth will run out in-between monthly payments.
I pay for about 100gb a month + keeping the files safe from deletion due to inactivity. I don't currently receive an income so it can be a stretch at times!
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13.03.2003 Grand Rex, Paris - Re-master

13.03.2003 Grand Rex, Paris - Re-master

Lineage: Unknown AUD
Quality/Performance: 82/100

Almost exactly the same as the previous evenings performance in London. A bit better quality, worth posting due to the relatively rare renditions of Starálfur & Guítardjamm


Set List:

01 Vaka
02 Mílanó
03 Starálfur
04 Njósnavelin
05 Ny Batterí
06 Samskeyti
07 Gong
08 E-Bow
09 Viðrar Vel Til Loftárása
10 Hafssól
11 Guítardjamm
12 Popplagið

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12.02.2003 Hammersmith Apollo, London - Re-master

12.02.2003 Hammersmith Apollo, London - Re-master

Lineage: Unknown AUD
Quality/Performance: 70/100

The first concert here of the 2003's is a great introduction to quite a different feel and line up of new songs and some new versions. Vaka has a new beginning & ending and some changes to Svefn-G-Englar (although it wasn't sung here) A very slow and wonderfully emotive early version of Gong makes its first appearance along with Starálfur, E-Bow Guítardjamm and  Viðrar Vel Til Loftárása.
Not a great quality but the energy and inclusion of new songs makes this a worthwhile post

Set List:

01 Vaka
02 Mílanó
03 Starálfur
04 Njósnavelin
05 Ny Batterí
06 Samskeyti
07 Gong
08 E-Bow
09 Viðrar Vel Til Loftárása
10 Hafssól
11 Guítardjamm
12 Popplagið

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15.01.2003 Kárahnjúkar Protest Concert Reykjavik - SBD

Kárahnjúkar Protest Concert Reykjavik - SBD 

A great way to start the 2003's with something very special. This 3 track concert is incredibly rare and unique. The first track 'Samskeyti' is a very different minimal version. The second track 'Big' made an appearance on the 'Peel Session and the third track is a wonderful extended version of Avalon... with vocals!
One of the things that makes these tracks so good is hearing Jónsi just 'go for it' using the full emotive power of his voice. A truly unique and enjoyable Sigur Rós concert.
From website: Sigur ros will perform a short set next wednesday (january 15th) at a conference whose aim is to protest against the impending construction of the kárahnjúkar power plant in east iceland. this kárahnjúkar hydropower project will result in irreputable environmental damage to approximately 290000 hectares of land in this area. other icelandic artists who have protested against the project include björk, who recently submitted a protest article in the icelandic newspaper morgunblaðið. the conference takes place at borgarleikhúsið in reykjavík and begins at 20:30

Set List:

01 Samskeyti - (mimimal, different version)
02 Big - (1st time played live)
03 Avalon - (extended with vocals)

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2002 - Interviews

As a closer to the 2002 concerts here is a post which contains many interviews from that time. There are some audio & written articles here in .rtf format. All have been scanned for viruses.

Audio:
~ Georg Holm - French radio 09.02
~ B6 Freakzone
~ Georg Holm Interview
~ Press Pack Interview
~ Sigur Rós Pronunciation of songs

Written Articles:
x9 various

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13.12.2002 Háskólabíó Reykjavík IC - SBD - Re Master *Top Ten Concert*

13.12.2002 Háskólabíó Reykjavík IC - SBD - Re Master *Top Ten Concert*

Quality/Performance: 96/100
Lineage: SBD > DAT

What an amazing finish to the 2002 concerts, (I believe the very last one of 2002) a newly discovered *Top Ten Concert* of outstanding quality, simply faultless. The concert also has the feel of a 'just like you're there' quality which makes this an audiotorial experience of exceptional magnificence. There are two things which slightly let it down, if you can even put it in those terms! The drums are slightly too prominent in the mix and Popplagið is cut short. Enjoy :)

Set List:

01 Vaka
02 Fyrsta
03 Samskeyti
04 Salka
05 Ny Batterí
06 Njósnavelin
07 Svefn-G-Englar
08 Míláno
09 Hafssól
10 Olsen Olsen
11 Popplagið [incomplete]

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2002-10-31 Metropolis, Montreal QC

2002-10-31 Metropolis, Montreal QC

Lineage: Unknown Aud: MZ-R55 > ECM-DS70P
Quality/Performance: 78/100

A very nice clear concert

Set List:

01 Vaka
02 Frysta
03 Samskyeti
04 Ný Batterí
05 Njósnalagið
05 Salka
06 Svefn-G-Englar
07 Milano
08 Hafssól
09 Dauðalagið
10 Popplagið

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No More Bandwidth

Sorry folks, until the beginning of next month I have no more bandwidth to offer!
In essence I pay both for all these files to be hosted and for the bandwidth (the GB's) to allow you as a free user to download these files for free. Unfortunately, as I have no extra money you have to wait until 2/14/2012

 With Heartfelt thanks to Jay all files should be now be available again to download...

23.11.2002 Warfield Theatre, San Francisco, USA -SBD - Re Master v.02v - *Top Ten Concert*

photo by Michael Cosner

23.11.2002 Warfield Theatre, San Francisco, USA -SBD - Re Master v.02 

Quality/Performance: 96/100
Lineage: Soundboard>DAT>Re-Master>Flac sbe level8

Its wonderful to [almost] leave the 2002's with another 'Top Ten' essential Sigur Rós concert. Words fail but it is simply superb! The one small aspect of the audio that will make it a real maker or a slight breaker for you is the prominence of the drums in the mix. This has both good and bad points, sometimes it works fantastically in its favour where as sometimes its a little bit too intrusive. However in no way does this stop this particular concert from being within the Top Ten  of Sigur Rós at their very best, live in a small theatre.
Note: (You may like to change the picture which is embedded in the mp3's with the one above)

Set List:


01 Vaka
02 Fyrsta
03 Samskeyti
04 Salka
05 Ný batterí
06 Njósnavelin
07 Svefn g englar
08 Mìlàno
09 Hafssól
10 Olsen Olsen
11 Von
12 Popplagið
13 Avalon

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2002.11.21 Sprekles Theatre, San Diago US - Re-master

21.11.2002 Sprekles Theatre, San Diago US - Re-master

Lineage: Unknown Audience
Quality/Performance: 85/100

A very nice well balanced concert, although it does suffer slightly from a 'big hall' sound. As a bootleg recording though its still very descent

Set List:


01 Vaka
02 Fyrsta
03 Samskeyti
04 Salka
05 Ný batterí
06 Njósnavelin
07 Svefn g englar
08 Mìlàno
09 Hafssól
10 Olsen Olsen
11a 'Happy birthday'
11 Popplagið

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2002-11-14 The Pageant St Louis, USA Re-master

2002-11-14 The Pageant,St Louis, USA Re-master

Lineage: Unknown Audience
Performance/Quality: 85/100

Quite a nice ethereal floaty in the background type of concert with a lovely relaxed pace. I had to quite a lot work on this one to put the voice and instruments in the correct place in the sound field. On the original it sorts itself out half way through 'Milano' so you may hear a slight difference although I tried to make the cross over as subtle as possible

Set List:

01 Vaka
02 Fyrsta/Samskeyti
03 Salka
04  Ný batterí
05 Njósnavelin
06 Svefn g englar
07 Mìlàno
08 Hafssól
09 Olsen Olsen
10 Popplagið

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2002.11.12 Historic State Theatre, Minneapolis, USA - Re-master

2002.11.12 Historic State Theatre, Minneapolis, USA - Re-master

Lineage: Unknwon
Performance/Quality: 90/100

Amazingly clear, loud and wonderfully full and balanced sound. The only thing that lets it down is slightly is the voice not being in the centre. I did move the various instruments and voice around a bit in the sound field but left it in the end as it interfered somewhat with the over all quality. No big deal really, it just stops it being perfect! Just listening as I post this to the drums on 'Milano' and it strikes me how perfectly balanced they sound with the cymbals crisply rising above yet mixing wonderfully with the drums themselves. Quite blissful
edit: I made a tagging mistake. I think I mixed up the 11 and 12. Please adjust if need be. Also, if memory serves, this one may be a bit glitchy?

Set List:


01 Vaka
02 Fyrsta
03 Samskeyti
04 Salka
05 Ný batterí
06 Njósnavelin
07 Svefn g englar
08 Mìlàno
09 Hafssól
10 Olsen Olsen
11 Popplagið


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2002.11.10 Riviera Theatre, Chicago USA - Re-master

2002.11.10 Riviera Theatre, Chicago USA - Re-master

Lineage: Unknown Audience
Performance/Quality: 92/100

I really like this concert a lot. It has the most lovely soft yet clear sound. The 14 minute long Von is divine! I don't know if its good enough to become a 'Top Ten Concert' without a full listen, but its quite possible. I've commented before that every concert from Chicago that Sigur Rós  has played seems to be particularly good and this one is no exception. Beautiful beyond measure

Set List:

01 Intro

02 Vaka
03 Fyrsta
04 Samskeyti
05 Salka
06 Ný batterí
08 Njósnavelin
08 Svefn g englar
09 Mìlàno
10 Hafssól
11 Von
12 Popplagið


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2002.11.07 Wexner Mershon Auditorium Columbus, USA Re-master

2002.11.07 Wexner Mershon Auditorium Columbus, USA Re-master

Lineage: Unknown Audience
Performance/Quality: 70/100

Quite a big yet soft recording. A little 'hot' and rough in places but a nice concert

Set List:


01 Vaka
02 Fyrsta
03 Samskeyti
04 Salka
05 Ný batterí
06 Njósnavelin
07 Svefn g englar
08 Mìlàno
09 Hafssól
10 Olsen Olsen
11 Popplagið

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