I only understood First Aid Kit, and when she said Myspace (and of course the lyrics at the end) but I still watched the whole video. I like their language. Its also amazing how well they sing in english.
The reason why both their Swedish and English is so good, is because they were born and raised in Sweden but they attended an International English School, where they spoke English all day. Although, I'm not so sure if Johanna did, but I know that Klara did since I knew her a bit last year. THERE, now people won't be confused anymore.
so know what you mean noddy.. think that's what i love about sigur ros, they just invented their own to both avoid the language complexities and perceptions and also create one of the most beautiful instruments in the world.. hopelandish echoes..
@newsy8 They are Swedes. They, like the Danes, Norwegians and Dutch usually speak perfect English at a more or less native level. We British, on the other hand....
They are from Sweden so they talk Swedish. You have a translation of the whole interview into English above! Just read the comments from "anotherdiamonday"
well, i will check out signor ross asap ! I love the kuusumun profeetta from finland nad other finnish stuff, the guys voice is an instrument , esp on the first acoustic album. I cant understand a word though !
Throughout history there has always been a language that is 'en vogue' in the culture scene. If you read 'War and Peace' by Tolstoy, you will encounter Russian aristocrats speaking in French because in their time that was the cool thing to do among the social elite. Just because English is 'the cool thing' amongst song-writers right now, doesn't mean it wont be surpassed 50-100 years down the road.
They should record some songs in Swedish. I dont speak it but although I accept that english is a universal language, I worry about it being a form of colonialisation and cultural oppression. Kusummen proffeeta, The Finnish band whose first acoustic album is in Finnish and it adds to the mystery for me!
@kermicheo Yes, but she's still a kid. Look for a video here in which they sing with Lykke Li (Silent Song) and see what a few years have done to turn the kid into an incredibly beautiful and sophisticated woman.
i love their music. they do remind me of joanna newsom- kinda elf-ish:] i didnt understand what they were saying but i heard myspace..and no.. and uhh thats about it. lol
ja också men de känns lite häftigt att dom kör på engelska, dessutom när man hör dom prata så är de knappt att även en svensk som jag hör den minsta brytning i dialekten, dom pratar fan klockrent!
It's a stupid name, I agree. But professionally administered IQ tests since the age of (perceived) maturity have certified me a genuine genius! WOO HOO!
Why do you think their hair covers their ears? It's because they're of the Elvin race and they cannot yet afford the plastic surgery costs to have their pointed ears mended.
I love you guys so much. The best music I've heard in years.
I only understood First Aid Kit, and when she said Myspace (and of course the lyrics at the end) but I still watched the whole video. I like their language. Its also amazing how well they sing in english.
They make me cry. I love them so much.
The reason why both their Swedish and English is so good, is because they were born and raised in Sweden but they attended an International English School, where they spoke English all day. Although, I'm not so sure if Johanna did, but I know that Klara did since I knew her a bit last year. THERE, now people won't be confused anymore.
Thanks for the translation. Much appreciated!
so know what you mean noddy.. think that's what i love about sigur ros, they just invented their own to both avoid the language complexities and perceptions and also create one of the most beautiful instruments in the world.. hopelandish echoes..
Bravo girls, love your music. Thanks for uploading
I have no idea what you two are saying but I love you both!! viva first aid kit :)
@newsy8 They are Swedes. They, like the Danes, Norwegians and Dutch usually speak perfect English at a more or less native level. We British, on the other hand....
They are from Sweden so they talk Swedish. You have a translation of the whole interview into English above! Just read the comments from "anotherdiamonday"
well, i will check out signor ross asap ! I love the kuusumun profeetta from finland nad other finnish stuff, the guys voice is an instrument , esp on the first acoustic album. I cant understand a word though !
SWEET!!!!!!!
@LelandSelene i know lol. I need to buy swedish for dummies or something it all sounds so beautiful. :)
Throughout history there has always been a language that is 'en vogue' in the culture scene. If you read 'War and Peace' by Tolstoy, you will encounter Russian aristocrats speaking in French because in their time that was the cool thing to do among the social elite. Just because English is 'the cool thing' amongst song-writers right now, doesn't mean it wont be surpassed 50-100 years down the road.
They should record some songs in Swedish. I dont speak it but although I accept that english is a universal language, I worry about it being a form of colonialisation and cultural oppression. Kusummen proffeeta, The Finnish band whose first acoustic album is in Finnish and it adds to the mystery for me!
@kermicheo Yes, but she's still a kid. Look for a video here in which they sing with Lykke Li (Silent Song) and see what a few years have done to turn the kid into an incredibly beautiful and sophisticated woman.
I love Johanna with short hair and shirts
You to remind me damn much in my sister and me.:)
i love their music.
they do remind me of joanna newsom- kinda elf-ish:]
i didnt understand what they were saying but i heard myspace..and no.. and uhh thats about it. lol
anyone have an English translation of this interview by chance?
@funstuff2006 I doubt many people have read "War and Peace" here ;)
ja också men de känns lite häftigt att dom kör på engelska, dessutom när man hör dom prata så är de knappt att även en svensk som jag hör den minsta brytning i dialekten, dom pratar fan klockrent!
HAHA, jag visste inte att de var svenskor. Otroligt bra engelska har dem iallafall :O
does Johanna Look like Peyton In One tree hills or what?! love her!
Bahh, I wish I could understand.
Av någon anledning så trodde jag att de var norrlänningar.
It's a stupid name, I agree. But professionally administered IQ tests since the age of (perceived) maturity have certified me a genuine genius!
WOO HOO!
asks the kid with the name johnnytastetest. /:
son mu majas, pero la cagan hablando, jaja : D
noooo what are they saying?!!!!
ahhhhhhhh
lol
what
Why do you think their hair covers their ears? It's because they're of the Elvin race and they cannot yet afford the plastic surgery costs to have their pointed ears mended.
Learn swedish ;)
smart? maybe... funny? no way. stick to being a programmer johnny.