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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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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2002.11.06 Variety Playhouse, Atlanta USA - Re master v.02

2002.11.06 Variety Playhouse, Atlanta USA - Re master v.02

Lineage: DAB>DA120-F batt box>sharp md-sr60
Quality/Performance: 90/100

Great concert, very clear voice, nice seperation and balance of instruments. Can't really fault this one!

Set List:



01 Vaka
02 Fyrsta
03 Samskeyti
04 Salka
05 Ný Batterí
06 Njósnavélin
07 Svefn-G-Englar
08 Milano
09 Hafssól
10 Olsen Olsen
11 Popplagið
12 Outro

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2002.11.01 Beacon Theatre, NYC - Re master

2002.11.01 Beacon Theatre, NYC - Re master

Lineage: Unknown: AUD
Quality/Performance: 87/100

Flawless concert with a great 'big concert hall sound' Despite having such a big concert hall sound the sound is very nice, well balanced and an effortless joy to listen to.

Set List:

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

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2002.10.30 Massey Hall, Toronto Re-master

2002.10.30 Massey Hall, Toronto Re-master

Lineage: Unknown AUD
Quality/Performance: 89/100

As Ive said before, for some reason the most incredible concert recordings seem to come from this venue. This one is no exception. You can hear its in a big hall but the way the sound fills the hall is so beautifully done as to get a feeling of depth, weight and the sheer power from this music. A wonderfully different sound from the last 3 posts. We see Milano and Daudalagið making a first appearance. Milano in particular a nice surprise as it isn't listed on the notes. I really love the 'background' singing on Milano that Jónsi does. I can't remember if its unique, the way he does it here but the way he ends Milano is exquisite. Also there is a very interesting extended version of Daudalagið here with the intro lasting 4.20!

Setlist:

01 Vaka
02  Frysta
03 Samskeyti
04 Ny Batterí - False Start
05 Milano
06 Ny Batterí
07 Njósnavelin
08 Svefn-G-Englar
09 Salka
10 Hafssol
11 Daudalagið
12 Popplagið

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2002.20.10 Sodra Teatern, Sweden Re-master v.03

2002.20.10 Sodra Teatern, Sweden Re-master v.03

Lineage: CoreSound Cardioids -> Denon DTR-80P @ 44.1 kHz transfer: Denon DTR-80P -> Audiowerk8 (coax in) -> Cool Edit Pro 2.00 editing: Cool Edit Pro 2.00 (minor editing) -> CDWave 1.6 (track 
Quality/Performance: 90/100

For those who prefer their concerts not too bright and quite subdued (essentially as they sound un-mastered) this one should really satisfy. Very nice relaxed, well measured, soft, mellow concert. Lovely

Set List:

01 Vaka - Missing
02 Fyrsta
03 Samskeyti
04 Ny Batterí
05 Njósnavelin
06 Svefn-G-Englar
07 Salka
08 Hafssól
09 Von
10 Popplagið

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2002.10.24 Philhamonie, Koln FM Re-master

2002.10.24 Philhamonie, Koln FM Re-master

Lineage: Unkown FM
Quality/Performance: 70/100

Quite a quiet sound with everything coming from a distance and at times a little strained. Not a very typical FM sound but its not too bad and having a unique type of sound will suit some people who prefer it.

Set List:

01 Vaka/Fyrsta/Samskeyti
02 Ny Batterí
03 Njósnavelin
04 Svefn-G-Englar
05 Salka
06 Hafssól
07 Von
08 Popplagið

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2002.10.24 Swedish TV Interview

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2002.10.16 Spark 7 Hall, Vienna FM - Re-master

2002.10.16 Spark 7 Hall, Vienna FM - Re-master

Lineage: FM>DAT
Quality/Performance: 84/100

Fine recording although its quite full sounding due to it being an FM broadcast. Still very nice though. The Flac downloads include 3 different versions of cover art

Set List:

01 Intro
02 Vaka
03 Frysta/Samskeyti
04 Ny Batterí
05 Njósnavelin
06 Svefn-G-Englar
07 Salka
08 Hafssól
09 Von
10 Popplagið
11 Olsen Olsen

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2002.10.13 Akifumi, Japan - VIDEO

Includes Interviews & live material including an incredible performance of Guitardjamm
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2002.10.06 Ambassador Theatre, Dublin - (2nd night ) Re-master

2002.10.06 Ambassador Theatre, Dublin - (2nd night) Re-master

Lineage: SBD DAT
Quality/Performance: 100/100

Same equipment/taper as the last 2 concerts so the quality is just heaven sent! Perhaps out of these three this is the best, its hard to say but it looks like you will have to just download them all :)
A couple of points of interest, Von sounds (again) phenomenally good with the drums rolling beautifully through the sound stage from right to left with Jónsi letting rip in the background in such a way you would probably sell your grandmother/give your right arm to be in his shoes at that time!!
Avalon is played in full and interestingly morphes into Olsen Olsen a rare encore. Also maybe rarer is Jónsi speaking, saying thank you and saying " we are going to play one more song for you as you such an amazing audience and kind off little bit similar to Icelandic people, a little bit crazy in the head but thats nice "
Must add a huge thanks to who ever taped these shoes x


Set list:

01 Intro
02 Vaka
03 Fyrsta
04 Samskeyti
05 Ny Batterí
06 Svefn-G-Englar
07 Salka
08 Hafssól
09 Popplagið
10 Avalon
11 Olsen Olsen

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2002.10.05 Ambassador Theatre, Dublin - Re-master

photo by rory mcgarrigle





Alt. art with thanks to KiDG


2002.10.05 Ambassador Theatre, Dublin  - Re-master

Lineage: Unknown SBD
Quality/Performance: 100/100

There is nothing I can fault about this concert, everything is just wonderful. It is quite an exceptional stand out concert  because of the drums and the stereo field. The drums are just...epic. Perhaps the best Ive heard on any of these recordings! and if you listen closely during parts of Von you actually hear different drums on different ears, which in quite extraordinary on a live non-commercial recording. I didn't do much work on this one, if anything I had to calm it all down! Its difficult to say if this 'the' best live recording of Sigur Rós but I'd say its easily within the top 5. Couple of interesting historical points, the intro is the start of Starálfur blending into Viðrar Vel Til Loftárása and I think this may be the first time that Jónsi sings the whole of the end of Vaka out loud (it began as quite a subdued end) It sounds like he steps back from the mic, almost as if he's testing it out? Later as it developed Jónsi really belts out Vaka at the end. Seeing him do this  :)
You can see what I mean here: @5.20 onwards (never fails to give me goosebumps)

Setlist:

01 Intro
02 Vaka
03 Fysta
04 Samskeyti
05 Ny Batterí
06 Njósnavelin
07 Svefn-G-Englar
08 Salka
09 Hafssól
10 Von
11 Popplagið

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2002.10.02 The Leadmill, Sheffield UK - Re-master V0.2

2002.10.02 The Leadmill, Sheffield UK - Re-master v.02

Lineage: SBD DAT
Quality/Perfromance: 95/100

What an amazing start to the 2002 concerts! A new addition to the *Top Ten Concerts* The quality of this soundboard recording is stunning. What sets it apart from others is the incredible balance of everything, the bass is rich and deep whilst the cymbals come across as deliciously crisp and above everything Jónsi's voice effortlessly soars cleanly and crisply. The performance of Salka is perfect here, perhaps the best Ive yet heard. Von also is sublime. The only thing that stops this being a perfect live recording is the sound of the drums bouncing of the walls for a few moments during some of the songs.

Set List:

01 Intro
02 Vaka
03 Fyrsta
04 Samskeyti
05 Ny Batterí
06 Njósnavelin
07 Svefn-G-Englar
08 Salka
09 Hafssól
10 Von
11 Popplagið

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2002.04.21 Odin's Raven Magic - Barbican Centre UK - Re-master

2002.04.21 Odin's Raven Magic - Barbican Centre UK - Re-master

Lineage: Unkown
Quality/Performance:95/100

The re-mastering of this amazing concert has breathed new life into what is a modern classic. I have removed all clapping in the interludes so you have a pretty much seamless concert.
There is some excess noise on the first two tracks which unfortunately came with the original, I tried to EQ them out but in the end I have just left them so as not change the track as a whole. Sorry.
If you havn't got this one get it, if you have it already be sure to download this re-mastered version - its well worth it

Setlist:

1. Chapter 1 7:21
2. Chapter 2 8:07
3. Chapter 3 7:47
4. Chapter 4 10:17
5. Chapter 5 6:22
6. Chapter 6 9:18
7. Chapter 7 21:20
~ Download contains extras such as images and program

Sigur Ros - drums, keys, bass, guitar, stone marimba, programming
Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson - composer
Steindór Andersen - rhymer
The London Sinfonietta Orchestra
The Sixteen Choir

This score is based on a lost chapter of the bible of norse mythology, the edda.

the edda was originally an unwritten oral history of heathen and early christian scandinavia, where the region's isolation led to a long changeover period to organised religion around 1000ad. the stories, myths and legends of heroic deeds and nordic strife were collected together by persons unknown sometime during the 12th and 13th centuries, before being recorded by danish scholars during the 17th century.
in the 19th century the authenticity of one of the chapters was questioned by a later generation of academics, and 'odin's raven magic' was excised from the text, adjudged as a 15th century fake. now some 150 years later new research has concluded that 'odin's raven magic' was indeed authentic and this autumn it is finally being reintroduced to the edda. it is the loss, and subsequent rediscovery, of this hidden history that sigur rós and hilmar örn hilmarsson are marking here.

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