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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2003.03.19 - 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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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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2001.01.17 Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia - Video

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2001.10.06 Wiltshire Theatre, Los Angeles - Re master

2001.10.06 Wiltshire Theatre, Los Angeles - Re master

Lineage: Unknown AUD
Quality/Performance: 88/100

Faultless show in both quality & performance. A very nice balance of clear vocal & instruments and some elements of a 'big theatre sound' Very nice

Set List:

01 Vaka
02 Njósnavelin
03 Ný batterí
04 E-bow
05 Álafoss
06 Olsen Olsen
07 Fyrsta - Samskeyti
08 Svefn-G-Englar
09 Dauðalagið
10 Popplagið

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2001.10.04 Warfield, San Fransisco - Re master v.02

2001.10.04 Warfield, San Fransisco - Re master v.02

Lineage: Unknown AUD

Quality/Performance: 87/100


Quite a well known and loved concert from 2001. Despite being an audience recording Jónsi's voice is very clear and in the fore front of the mix making it a very enjoyable concert

Set List:

01 Vaka
02 Njósnavelin
03 Ny Batterí
04 E-Bow
05 Nyja Lagið
06 Olsen Olsen
07 Fyrsta
08 Samskeyti
09 Svefn-G-Englar
10 Daudalagið
11 Popplagið

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2001.09.22 Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia - Re Master V.02

2001.09.22 Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia - Re Master V.02

Lineage: Unknown AUD
Quality/performance: 75/100

This is a slightly revised 2nd master of this newly arisen concert. The sound itself on this 2nd version is more rounded and much smoother around the edges. It won't be ranked amongst some of the greatest recordings we have but its still a very listenable and powerful concert. Another small change I made on this version was to master it particularly to be played loud. Because we are so fortunate to have such a great collection of live material it gives me on occasion opportunities to do something a little different. In this case to master it going with its strengths and as such it sounds very powerful played loud! Thanks again to Alyssa for her kindness in getting in touch and passing this on.

Set List:

01 Lagið Í Gær
02 Àlafoss
03 Olsen Olsen
04 Fyrsta
05 Samskeyti
06 Svefn-G-Englar
07 Dauðalagið
08 Popplagið

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2001.09.18 Gem Theatre, Detroit USA - Re master

2001.09.18 Gem Theatre, Detroit USA - Re master

Lineage: Unknown AUD
Quality/Performance: 80/100

Powerful big sounding Audience recording concert featuring some rare recordings of songs such as Syndir Guðs and Lagið í Gær. An interesting concert to master, it was a challenge to balance all the various elements. The end result is a more balanced, smoother, crisper, less harsh experience. Not perfect but the sound still works very well though for the bigger tracks such as Lagið í Gær.

Set List:
01 Nyja Lagið
02 Vaka
03 Syndir Guðs
04 Lagið í Gær
05 Alafoss
06 Samskeyti
07 Sven-G-Englar
08/09/ Daudalagið and Popplagið Not Recorded

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2001.05.02 KCRW Radio Session

2001.05.02 KCRW Radio Session

This event marked Sigur ros's 1st exposure to America. As Nic Harcourt, the host DJ says "Agaetis Bryjun is the most requested and continuously out of stock import that the record stores have" Its great to hear a young Sigur ros talking about the future especially in retrospect. There is some beautiful reverbed guitar playing on the begining of the Hafssol. Always makes me laugh hearing Kjarten blowing a quick raspberry at the end of Hafssól!
edit: This is the first lossless version Ive found of this one  so is a huge improvement on the previous posted version. (first posted in 2008)
With thanks to 'Tranehead'

Set List:

01 Olsen Olsen
02 Hafssól
03 Interview

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2001.05.01 John Anson Ford Theatre, Hollywood - Re Master

2001.05.01 John Anson Ford Theatre, Hollywood - Re Master


Lineage: Unknown
Quality/Performance: A+

A Mammoth 12 song performance with a beautifully balanced sound that makes this one of the best all round concerts from this period.

Set List:

01 Nýja Lagið
02 Ný Batterí
03 Syndir Guðs
04 Rimúr - Kem ég enn af köldum heiðum
05 Svefn-G-Englar
06 Fyrsta
07 Samskeyti
08 Daudalagið
09 Von
10 Olsen Olsen
11 Hafssól
12 Popplagið

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