為酷夏注入一些沁涼～不可不知的冰島音樂 Icelandic music collection
繼德語音樂介紹廣受好評之後（謝謝大家<3）
七月第一篇（嗚現在真的只能用週末和實驗空檔寫了）就決定來介紹另一種漢娜很愛的多國音樂-冰島～～
This is the first article in July and also the first I finished in the real lab :P
I would like to share with you guys about one of my fav-Icelandic music!!
This is the first article in July and also the first I finished in the real lab :P
I would like to share with you guys about one of my fav-Icelandic music!!
冰島對漢娜而言是個很神奇的國家
Iceland for Hannah is a extreme unique country
Iceland for Hannah is a extreme unique country
人口只有37萬 卻產出多極具特色的音樂
Coz its population is only 370,000 but there's tons of brilliant artists from this small nation.
Coz its population is only 370,000 but there's tons of brilliant artists from this small nation.
既有北國民族風格又有自然地景的氛圍（一種很遼闊的畫面感）
I love their music especially as you can truly feel its rough vibe as if you are really in Iceland...
I love their music especially as you can truly feel its rough vibe as if you are really in Iceland...
以下就來推薦一些值得去挖掘的冰島音樂吧～
Here's some of my recommendations!
Here's some of my recommendations!
1.Sigur Rós 席格若斯
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風行全球20多年 極具指標性的冰島後搖滾樂團 以主唱 Jón Þór (Jónsi) Birgisson 空靈飄渺的嗓音及壯闊的音場著名 幾乎所有的歌曲都是以冰島語演唱 十分難得
聽他們的音樂 有如獲得一泉甘霖 再煩躁的心情也會沈靜下來
經歷幾次團員的更動 至今總共發行7張錄音室專輯 漢娜建議可以先從第二張專輯 Ágætis byrjun （A new beginning)聽起
Founded two decades ago, Sigur Rós has already gained huge fame and become one of the "best post-rock band" at the moment. Fortunately, Hannah have been to watch their live performance last year in Hong Kong. Ethereal vocal with the magnificent arrangement make this band be the only of its kind. They have released seven albums in total, all in Icelandic- one of the beautiful languages in the modern times.
I open my eyes
The crusts come off
I stretch myself and check (If I haven't)
Once again and everything is okay
Still there is something missing
Like all the walls
其中收錄在首張冰島語專輯的Leyndarmal (King and cross) 不僅在冰島蟬聯幾週單曲冠軍 英文版更在澳洲、日本等國取得佳績！
他們也經歷多次成員更迭 從最早期的四人樂隊到近期6-8人的編制
Founded two decades ago, Sigur Rós has already gained huge fame and become one of the "best post-rock band" at the moment. Fortunately, Hannah have been to watch their live performance last year in Hong Kong. Ethereal vocal with the magnificent arrangement make this band be the only of its kind. They have released seven albums in total, all in Icelandic- one of the beautiful languages in the modern times.
Starálfur (Staring elf )這首歌算是人聲比較多的後搖歌曲 前半部分襯上古典弦樂 2:51開始改成小段的吉他伴奏 之後又重回弦樂的部分
Starálfur (Staring elf ) is one of my personal favorite----for both the classical-vibe melody and the fantasy lyrics.
歌詞則是走魔幻寫實的風格:
Starir á mig lítill álfur
Breytir mér í, en hreyfist ekki
Úr stað – sjálfur
Starálfur
Breytir mér í, en hreyfist ekki
Úr stað – sjálfur
Starálfur
A little elf stares at me
Turns me in, but doesn't stir
From his place – himself
A staring elf
Turns me in, but doesn't stir
From his place – himself
A staring elf
Opna augun
Stírurnar úr
Teygi mig og tel (Hvort ég sé ekki)
Kominn aftur og allt allt í lagi
Samt vantar eitthvað
Eins og alla veggina
Stírurnar úr
Teygi mig og tel (Hvort ég sé ekki)
Kominn aftur og allt allt í lagi
Samt vantar eitthvað
Eins og alla veggina
I open my eyes
The crusts come off
I stretch myself and check (If I haven't)
Once again and everything is okay
Still there is something missing
Like all the walls
是不是很有北歐童話的感覺呢？:P
Isn't it like something related to Nordic fairytales ? :P
2.Ásgeir
近兩年在國際樂壇取得知名度的冰島唱作人Ásgeir (全名Ásgeir Trausti Einarsson）曲風橫跨民謠與另類電子 嗓音迷濛而細膩 具有強烈的個人風格
至今總共發行3張專輯 （12’冰島語 14'冰島語英譯 17'英語）
An young and talented folk/electronic pop artists that also received positive feedbacks from the International ! Ásgeir's voice is relatively soft and exquisite contrast to its powerful ,modern melody-- quite fresh !
An young and talented folk/electronic pop artists that also received positive feedbacks from the International ! Ásgeir's voice is relatively soft and exquisite contrast to its powerful ,modern melody-- quite fresh !
其中收錄在首張冰島語專輯的Leyndarmal (King and cross) 不僅在冰島蟬聯幾週單曲冠軍 英文版更在澳洲、日本等國取得佳績！
但漢娜個人還是覺得冰島語版本比較好聽～
Leyndarmal (King and cross) is his masterpiece, the melody is very modern but the lyrics by his Dad is quite mysterious and sort of "Game of thromes" vibe
Hannah prefer the Icelandic version~
Leyndarmal (King and cross) is his masterpiece, the melody is very modern but the lyrics by his Dad is quite mysterious and sort of "Game of thromes" vibe
Hannah prefer the Icelandic version~
歌詞是他爸爸寫的 有種Game of Thrones故事的感覺
英文版
English version
Samhljómur (In harmony) 也是首在首張專輯漢娜喜歡的歌曲
副歌充滿了英國樂隊Mumford&Sons的影子
澎湃而遼闊的民謠搖滾之作～
Samhljómur (In harmony) is another great song in the first album which let me remind of Mumford&sons~
至於今年剛出的英語專輯 這首Fennir Yfir 雖不是主打
重複的琴聲家中的電子節奏襯上更迷幻的歌聲 深得我心～
Fennir Yfir is a new song appeared in the latest English album (2017)
Much love for the piano and electro beat !!
Fennir Yfir is a new song appeared in the latest English album (2017)
Much love for the piano and electro beat !!
3.Múm
成軍已經20年的冰島實驗樂隊 以細碎的電子節拍、有趣的電子音效及精靈女聲著稱
曾在2005年來到台灣演出
Another legendary Icelandic band -Múm, which is famous for its experimental ambient ,interesting sound effects as well as the "elfish female vocals"
Another legendary Icelandic band -Múm, which is famous for its experimental ambient ,interesting sound effects as well as the "elfish female vocals"
他們也經歷多次成員更迭 從最早期的四人樂隊到近期6-8人的編制
漢娜覺得這也算是冰島樂隊的常態之一吧 冰島樂曲常有一般樂團較少見的樂器
因此需要更多元的樂手加入演出～
Normally there are more members in Icelandic bands as they need more instrument player for diverse and magnificent vibe, Múm is not an exception. From the beginning to recent years they changed some members at the same time increased members to 6-8.
Normally there are more members in Icelandic bands as they need more instrument player for diverse and magnificent vibe, Múm is not an exception. From the beginning to recent years they changed some members at the same time increased members to 6-8.
回到音樂本身 Múm不同於其他實驗樂隊的作品散發冷調詭譎的氣息 他們的音樂在尋求創新音效的同時 也保持著一種清新溫暖的氛圍 呼應Múm出身的冰與火之島
In terms of music , they not only keeps pursuing innovative sound effects but also bringing some warmness by the vocals and arrangements.
In terms of music , they not only keeps pursuing innovative sound effects but also bringing some warmness by the vocals and arrangements.
例如收錄在2002年專輯中的We Have a Map of the Piano/
Við Erum Með Landakort Af Píanóinu 一開始只有電子音效及bass 之後加入鋼琴聲 再堆疊上如夢似幻的人聲 由冷漸變為暖
In "We Have a Map of the Piano/
In "We Have a Map of the Piano/
Við Erum Með Landakort Af Píanóinu" , the ambient of whole song is from coolness gradually turns to sub-tropical vibe.
還有這首暢銷單曲Green Grass of Tunnel/
Grasi Vaxin Göng 整首歌更是充滿了北國童話的氣息
Hot hit-Green Grass of Tunnel/
Grasi Vaxin Göng is a typical Nordic-fairytale-feel song.
漢娜放的都是冰島語版本 不過其實他們幾乎是唱英文的:P
Most of their songs are in English but I tried to share the Icelandic version to you all ~
4. Hjaltalín
與前面三組音樂人不同 Hjaltalín的曲風充滿了極其歡樂的氛圍
有人以奇幻交響形容之（樂器多元性）也有人說是種實驗雷鬼樂
漢娜個人倒覺得他們沒有一個固定的曲風 從電子 到60 70搖滾都有
Seems like there's a certain principle for Icelandic bands- fantasy, cool and ethereal, but the appearance of band Hjaltalín is for breaking this stereotype !
In their music they mix 60' 70' rock , electro beats and some classical music vibes.
漢娜很喜歡這首We will live for ages 有著70年代的韻味卻巧妙的融合電子音效
Let's see how they put all those elements into the song "We will live for ages".
另外這首以冰島語演唱的民謠電子曲也很有特色～
The only Icelandic song from them- folk-electro style~
5. Of monster and men
https://www.discogs.com/artist/2687693-Of-Monsters-And-Men
以一首“Little Talks"成功獲得國際知名度 (US Billboard #1) Of monsters and men
雖然都是以英語演唱 但其音樂卻仍是充滿冰島民族特色的民謠搖滾 漢娜特別喜愛他們男女雙主唱的呈現方式 而歌詞也不時帶有北國童話色彩 聽他們的音樂 就真的很想是踏上冰島 來趟荒野冒險 成軍7年 推出兩張專輯 個人覺得質量都很不錯～
Five years ago , Icelandic band Of monsters and men got on the top of Billboard 100 by their song "Little talks". Hannah would say their music and lyrics are as magical as their experience~ Hannah especially hooked by Nanna's voice !
Five years ago , Icelandic band Of monsters and men got on the top of Billboard 100 by their song "Little talks". Hannah would say their music and lyrics are as magical as their experience~ Hannah especially hooked by Nanna's voice !
推薦這首在第一張專輯My head is an animal 的King and Lionheart
歌詞描述著愛與勇氣 就跟旋律一樣澎湃而直率
King and Lionheart is one of my favorite in the first album.
A song about love and courage.
King and Lionheart is one of my favorite in the first album.
A song about love and courage.
以及前年推出第二張專輯Beneath the skin的Slow life
一樣是民謠搖滾 卻減少了奇幻的氛圍 但旋律還是一樣讓人印象深刻
Slow life is a song that will grow in people's heart and also my fav in the second album.
同場加映：Sin Fang, Sóley & Örvar Smárason
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由三位獨立音樂人 （由左而右：Sin Fang-Seabear的Sindri Már Sigfússon, Sóley-Seabear的 Stefánsdóttir及 Múm 的 Örvar Smárason) 在今年合作的新計劃-每個月推出一首單曲 曲風走的是indie pop/電子 至今六首 漢娜最喜歡一月的Random Haiku Generator及三月的Wasted 期待之後的六首～
Latest collaboration from three famous artists-Sin Fang & Sóley from Seabear and Örvar Smárason from Múm. They will release one single each month this year. So far Random Haiku Generator in January and Wasted in March are Hannah's favorite:)
其實冰島還有很多很棒的音樂 但礙於篇幅只能介紹這幾組～ 大家如果還想了解更多或是想推薦的話 歡迎在底下或是Facebook粉專上留言～
There are still LOTS of fantastic Icelandic music to share, above are some of my recent fav...so feel free to leave your thoughts in the message box or Facebook page also welcome to share your collections as well !!
Here's the link of Facebook fans page : https://www.facebook.com/hannahmusik32/
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