I went to Iceland last fall, and my husband and I were the only two on a Golden Circle tour, so our tour guide figured he could just have fun with us and talk about tons of things he wouldn’t cover in the regular tour. We asked him about what Iceland really thinks of Bjork, and he said that she’s appreciated for being their biggest star, but a lot of people assume everyone in Iceland is an enigma of quirky arthouse weirdness because of how she acts lol. “No one before or after her could do what she did, even in Iceland”
+Renegade Wa Me too, I didn't know to think of her or her music at first, I just knew it was interesting. Didn't take long for me to become a fan though.
You described me very well in all these words...i used to see her pic in guitar magazines and i thought: what the hell is "that"? Today i think she is amazing...a true talent!
Comphy Sync de acuerdo, la vasta mayoria de gente padece de una carencia de entendimiento emocional y una conexion con el cosmos tal como Bjork. Pero lo de ella es una cosa notable, fantastica, de leyenda casi. En cualquier casi, se hierge como una especie de beacon en medio de la neblina de mucha musica que no me comunica mucho a mi, al menos.
Si pocos artistas saben desifrar y encantar los mas sensibles secretos del alma como ella. Talvez la musica mas sutil de Coldplay se le podria comparar.
Gonzalo Carrasco Silly remark. EVERYBODY was Created by HIM, included you. Everyone faces Heaven or hell including Bjork you and I. There is ONLY ONE G-D. Do not be stupid and worship mere human beings. And I'm a big Bjorne fan by the way. She is a heroine to me NOT an idol to me. Mankind has to STOP worshipping mere human beings. HE CREATED EVERYBODY AND EVERYTHING FOR HIS PERFECT PURPOSE!
Me as well. It's as if she feels rather than sings. I feel with her. It's spooky and very warm. I will admit that a lot of Bjork's work causes that with me. What she does is so profound and seems to burrow deep into the soul.
"Emotional landscapes/ They puzzle me/ Confused/ Can the riddle get solved?/ And you push me up to the state of emergency/ How beautiful to be!/ The state of emergency, is where I want to be!" The lyrics, and the strings, together, captures that sense of wonder and beauty one feels in love, as if flying or floating above something words cannot describe!
I rarely find myself so impressed with a person in every single facet, but here I am, wondering how she can possibly be this creative, charming, expressive, and moving at the arts (and in general). An absolute talent powerhouse. A month or two ago, I decided to expand my musical taste/knowledge (because I barely know any artists in depth), and on a whim I chose Bjork to be my first ‘project’. I’d only heard (and bought!) one of her songs (Army of Me) prior; I enjoyed it, and thought she’d be an interesting pick for this journey of mine. I knew there was *no way* I wouldn’t walk away from the experience with some truly special music, but I had no clue I’d love her work to this degree. I feel lucky to have (pretty much randomly) chosen her, as I get to listen through her discography and find gem after gem. It also makes me happy to see someone thrive by being their authentic, unconventional self. Helps me realize there are folks who will appreciate my own set of oddities, that somewhere, there’s a crowd out there for people like me. I’ve yet to find it, but I’ll be sure to keep looking. I know that sounds like the epitome of “No one understands me, MOM.”, and hey, maybe it is. I just feel like there are parts of my personality I should keep buried. However, artists such as Bjork show me that that doesn’t have to be the case, and I’m very thankful for it. So yeah, I think she’s one hell of an impressive individual lol. Stunning music. Thanks to anyone who read this by the way
3:36-3:37 sounds so angelic. It doesn't even sound like her, really. If someone had played that little bit without the video, I don't think I would have ever guessed it was Björk.
Yes, was thinking same. I suppose this is her falsetto voice which I haven't heard her use before. This performance of Joga is breathtakingly emotional.
She is a pure soprano, singing without vibrato in an open-throated (hence not falsetto) style heard in Nordic, Siberian and Bulgarian folk music. She also employs a smoky, almost growly edge, and her incredible vocal precision allows perfect repeats of complicated phrases, building emotional intensity. She is one of the very greatest singer / musicians in any idiom working today - that's why tears come to the listener almost instantly at several moments here. This is sublime.
I also noticed this short spot directly. At that moment, she has eye contact with the conductor. I assume that it was agreed in this way in the rehearsals... probably even a suggestion from the conductor.
I remember listening to this for the first time and how 3:36 caught me off guard so much that in less then a second my tears went from not existing to falling down my cheeks. I think she saw the conductor looking and smiling at her and when she looked at him he made her sing it like that.
f*ck yeah that "push" at 3:34 !! with all that raspiness surrounding it, that sh*t comes from the side hatch and she smiles because she knows she just changed your life for good with its intimacy.
The jools holland version is also amazing, but no copy of it, only someone recording off tv with their phone...why bother, terrible quality all round that way
Alastriana Teregov Age bares no relevance to beauty, vision or talent. Art transcends both space & time. Translation to You Tube language: Yo Mumma over 40 & I banger her like a thrash metal kick drum last night.
Bjork is Queen, all these other "artists", like Beyonce, Nikki Minaj, Gaga, are ridiculous if they believe they are truly unique in music. No one in music is more unique and worthy of praise than Bjork!
I used to sleepover at my grandmas house and I was 17 when this cd came out and would put it on repeat falling asleep next to her...She passed away May 22, almost 3 years ago and she was my everything. I never knew I could cry so much playing a song and being thrown back so many years...Soooo beautiful...So felt..
Quello che mi fa impazzire di lei è che ci mette l'anima, quando canta ci mette talmente tanta passione che è come se stesse recitando le parole di una preghiera sacra... nn so se riesco a spiegarmi
Rafael Ferrari You are definitely right, they were totally dragging, it’s symphony-esque but it’s not a symphony if you get my drift, still beautiful though, and Björk is just flawless.
She's barefoot. I love that. And her full-body performance of this song is wonderful: completely unrestrained and interpretive. And I love the way she moves her fingers, like they're crackling with energy.
3:35 is my favorite bit. She does much of the song in the same intensity as on the Vespertine cd recording, but here he brilliantly chooses to be gentle for just a moment. It moved me to tears the first time I heard it.
I'm a "Rocker" I guess you could can me that. Asking Alexandera, FFDP and A7F are some of my favorite bands. But something about the purity and emotions put into this song make it one of my favorite songs to listen to. I'm not usually this contradicting when it comes to music but if you actually listen to the words and rhythm of this song you can't dislike it. 137 people just don't have an open mind and have the inability to notice something beautiful when they see it or hear it.
thom yorke can at least play multiple instruments. i think he is also a better song writer and has probably wrote most of radiohead's song. bjork has had different people help her write her songs over the years, but i prefer bjork's younger voice any day
Cant help but tear up everytime i listen to this. So many emotions u can feel on her voice its heartwrenching...That voice carries so far and strong other bands would be backstage waiting for their turn and whem bjork went on everyone backstage was like ok Bjork is up now so who's next
I cried. Am I the only one that cried?
Gives me goosebumps when I listen to it.
Tessa Smallwood nope, not the only one. at 3:39 to be precise.
+Tessa Smallwood No you are not.
I cried as soon as the instruments started playing lol
+quixgofar Yes. My goosebumps have goosebumps
Queen of Iceland.
+Wildson Lima goddamn right you are...
+MattIsScared how would you know?
+MattIsScared it is only five percent of any nation//any society that really sees any beauty .......
just five
+Beprotybes Iliuzija Sigur Ros can be her bodyguards.
Queen of the Universe.
One of the most beautiful songs of all time
Yes!!
biggestfanofroger go Roger!!!!
Definitelly.
yes
I went to Iceland last fall, and my husband and I were the only two on a Golden Circle tour, so our tour guide figured he could just have fun with us and talk about tons of things he wouldn’t cover in the regular tour. We asked him about what Iceland really thinks of Bjork, and he said that she’s appreciated for being their biggest star, but a lot of people assume everyone in Iceland is an enigma of quirky arthouse weirdness because of how she acts lol. “No one before or after her could do what she did, even in Iceland”
Да, у Mistfiks напоминает , возмутительным поведением , не прикрытой, детской простотой своего поведения. И сделали из этого стиль.
This is definitely one of the most gorgeously haunting songs ever crafted. Gives me goosebumps every single time.
totally agreee
And makes me want to cry
Tbh, I like the album version better :/ however, the song is an incredible masterpiece.
her voice is amazing sounds exactly the same as audio version and not alot of artists these days can say the same
Even better I think..
3:35 that was so fucking awesome
Agree.Bjork is a miracle!Only few artist can do this. SIA for examlpe.
Just watch her left hand - it takes you through all her emotions.
A daugther of Kate Bush ...
it's impossible to watch this only once or twice
Liar i watched this millons of times -_-
I'm at like 5 tonight.
so "emotional" !!!
right click on the video - loop - enjoy
She is amazing. When I first saw her I thought what a weird little chick. Then the years made me wiser. She is an incredible talent. Mesmerizing.
+Renegade Wa Me too, I didn't know to think of her or her music at first, I just knew it was interesting. Didn't take long for me to become a fan though.
lmao, same
There's a fragility in her voice live that is just amazing.
You described me very well in all these words...i used to see her pic in guitar magazines and i thought: what the hell is "that"? Today i think she is amazing...a true talent!
Same here!
This woman is other worldly. If you sit and really listen this song will speak to you. This version brings me to tears. I really love it.
+kayla rodriguez Totally agree with you. Vocals like no other. Takes me into another reality.
Bjork is post human.
No, mas bien la mayoria son prehumans, sin el entendimiento emocional q tiene Bjork y pocos mas
Comphy Sync de acuerdo, la vasta mayoria de gente padece de una carencia de entendimiento emocional y una conexion con el cosmos tal como Bjork. Pero lo de ella es una cosa notable, fantastica, de leyenda casi. En cualquier casi, se hierge como una especie de beacon en medio de la neblina de mucha musica que no me comunica mucho a mi, al menos.
Si pocos artistas saben desifrar y encantar los mas sensibles secretos del alma como ella. Talvez la musica mas sutil de Coldplay se le podria comparar.
hahaha, excellent!
Gonzalo Carrasco Silly remark. EVERYBODY was Created by HIM, included you. Everyone faces Heaven or hell including Bjork you and I.
There is ONLY ONE G-D.
Do not be stupid and worship mere human beings. And I'm a big Bjorne fan by the way. She is a heroine to me NOT an idol to me.
Mankind has to STOP worshipping mere human beings.
HE CREATED EVERYBODY AND EVERYTHING FOR HIS PERFECT PURPOSE!
Her vocal range is out of this world !!!! I love her so much
Feel those chills? That is what happens when a soul spills out emotion via sound waves and you receive it.
This version just made me shed tears. I have only shed tears to about 6 songs in my whole life, and now this is the seventh one.
here too bro
Emotional landscapes
Me as well. It's as if she feels rather than sings. I feel with her. It's spooky and very warm.
I will admit that a lot of Bjork's work causes that with me.
What she does is so profound and seems to burrow deep into the soul.
and be sure, that not the last one ;) it is beautiful to cry while listening to music - emotions are like bombs blowing....Oksyi (youtube ) :)
I'm curious about the other six musics.
I swear to god this video is addiciting, no matter how many times I watch it still feel so moved and I never get tired of it.
Unison is my favorite
+Tiffany Franks all is full of love//live is my favorite .... just because of the freedom she expresses in it ..... the little smiles
+Phoebe Dowling Yeah, I actually watch it at least once a week. It's so inspiring...
She is the cutest, sweetest, most amazing singer ever. I don't understand how she can make her voice sound the way it does. She is just perfect.
Elegante....magnífica.....excepcional.... carismática....
saboneteira
Vc viu o sirriso dela no final?! Que lindo...
caminhoneira
caloteira
faxineira
espectacular... extraordinário... especulante... estelionatário...
This sounds like an aria from some modern opera.
What is perfect? I tell you, this is perfect!
Yeah, except for that cellist at 1:07 hahaha.
Grinzzz :-) you caught it!
The proof that relationships between good friends make touching songs as well
This is the song I need to curl up with when wounded, to restore my faith in nature, the human race and existence itself. The beauty of it heals me.
"Emotional landscapes/ They puzzle me/ Confused/ Can the riddle get solved?/ And you push me up to the state of emergency/ How beautiful to be!/ The state of emergency, is where I want to be!" The lyrics, and the strings, together, captures that sense of wonder and beauty one feels in love, as if flying or floating above something words cannot describe!
This song is named after her friend's nickname.:^D
I think it makes it all the more loving and moving!
I rarely find myself so impressed with a person in every single facet, but here I am, wondering how she can possibly be this creative, charming, expressive, and moving at the arts (and in general). An absolute talent powerhouse.
A month or two ago, I decided to expand my musical taste/knowledge (because I barely know any artists in depth), and on a whim I chose Bjork to be my first ‘project’. I’d only heard (and bought!) one of her songs (Army of Me) prior; I enjoyed it, and thought she’d be an interesting pick for this journey of mine. I knew there was *no way* I wouldn’t walk away from the experience with some truly special music, but I had no clue I’d love her work to this degree.
I feel lucky to have (pretty much randomly) chosen her, as I get to listen through her discography and find gem after gem. It also makes me happy to see someone thrive by being their authentic, unconventional self. Helps me realize there are folks who will appreciate my own set of oddities, that somewhere, there’s a crowd out there for people like me. I’ve yet to find it, but I’ll be sure to keep looking. I know that sounds like the epitome of “No one understands me, MOM.”, and hey, maybe it is. I just feel like there are parts of my personality I should keep buried. However, artists such as Bjork show me that that doesn’t have to be the case, and I’m very thankful for it.
So yeah, I think she’s one hell of an impressive individual lol. Stunning music. Thanks to anyone who read this by the way
I love that for you ❤
It feels and sounds like heaven. One of the greatest voices in music history.
3:36-3:37 sounds so angelic. It doesn't even sound like her, really. If someone had played that little bit without the video, I don't think I would have ever guessed it was Björk.
Yes, was thinking same. I suppose this is her falsetto voice which I haven't heard her use before. This performance of Joga is breathtakingly emotional.
She is a pure soprano, singing without vibrato in an open-throated (hence not falsetto) style heard in Nordic, Siberian and Bulgarian folk music. She also employs a smoky, almost growly edge, and her incredible vocal precision allows perfect repeats of complicated phrases, building emotional intensity. She is one of the very greatest singer / musicians in any idiom working today - that's why tears come to the listener almost instantly at several moments here. This is sublime.
Well said. Thank you for this detail.
I also noticed this short spot directly. At that moment, she has eye contact with the conductor. I assume that it was agreed in this way in the rehearsals... probably even a suggestion from the conductor.
I remember listening to this for the first time and how 3:36 caught me off guard so much that in less then a second my tears went from not existing to falling down my cheeks. I think she saw the conductor looking and smiling at her and when she looked at him he made her sing it like that.
imagine waking up in the morning being her... the most creative human that ever existed.
No
She's wearing the alexander mcqueen voss closing look...ive never seen art complement each other so well before
f*ck yeah that "push" at 3:34 !! with all that raspiness surrounding it, that sh*t comes from the side hatch and she smiles because she knows she just changed your life for good with its intimacy.
WorldofWandag that and then the swell after it made me burst into tears. not ashamed in the slightest
Bjork's music has been a glorious part of my life for 23 years. It pushed me up to this state of emergency and it's where I want to be... always.
The amount of passion she puts into every performance
Amazing, just wonderful performance... Love Björk...
She's beyond beautiful!!! Totally in love with her!
+MrSpadeofAce Hahahahahahaha!!! Don't worry, man! I'm not crazy! LOL
;) just checking
Ditto!
My favourite version of Jóga. :3
The jools holland version is also amazing, but no copy of it, only someone recording off tv with their phone...why bother, terrible quality all round that way
I've been looking for it. There was a good quality version of it. It used to be on here, but it was removed I guess. :/
I fucking love the way she sings this song in a very slow way, while her body seems to be very eletric. It goes deep inside of me, woo.
this is song will always remain as the most beautiful song that i've ever heard
Can't Hold Back My Tears ...
Utterly sublime. There isn't a single atom on her that isn't perfected genius. Someone won the lottery with this little girl.
Uh she's in her 40s xD
Alastriana Teregov
Age bares no relevance to beauty, vision or talent. Art transcends both space & time.
Translation to You Tube language: Yo Mumma over 40 & I banger her like a thrash metal kick drum last night.
+KINDLE lol
It's 2018 and tears are gently rolling down my cheeks.
Bjork is Queen, all these other "artists", like Beyonce, Nikki Minaj, Gaga, are ridiculous if they believe they are truly unique in music. No one in music is more unique and worthy of praise than Bjork!
Björk is simply pure ART.
Totally agree XD
Björk is the real Queen Bee of music.
Bjork and Bowie
Abbie gtfoh
If I could have but only one woman whisper in my ear, it would be her.
She is a rare diamond, in a sea of ordinary.
Now that is a true legend. A life time memorable. Been listening to her eversince till Im now at 52.
I used to sleepover at my grandmas house and I was 17 when this cd came out and would put it on repeat falling asleep next to her...She passed away May 22, almost 3 years ago and she was my everything. I never knew I could cry so much playing a song and being thrown back so many years...Soooo beautiful...So felt..
her voice is absolutely beautiful
This is one of the few instances where her singing live sounds better than the album. Bjork ily
Goosebumps - Thank you for being Björk!
Out of this world. It feels heaven while listening her.
The most important music artist of the last 20 years. Hands down. For me anyway.
Quello che mi fa impazzire di lei è che ci mette l'anima, quando canta ci mette talmente tanta passione che è come se stesse recitando le parole di una preghiera sacra... nn so se riesco a spiegarmi
Sì capisco... io amo tutto di lei, anche gli accenti strani o l'atteggiamento buffo ma solo di apparenza, essendo una donna molto forte.
I had the impression that orchestra is slower than she wanted to in the chorus
Rafael Ferrari but it made it differently beautiful tho
her voice sounds like a person who is about to cry but holds it in the chorus
Rafael Ferrari You are definitely right, they were totally dragging, it’s symphony-esque but it’s not a symphony if you get my drift, still beautiful though, and Björk is just flawless.
Its exactly how its suppose to be, trust me. Björk is a diehard perfectionist.
It feels like she’s doing weird cadences, almost grooving during the first half of the song. Then they got tighter and it sounded better.
She's barefoot. I love that. And her full-body performance of this song is wonderful: completely unrestrained and interpretive. And I love the way she moves her fingers, like they're crackling with energy.
Perfect.
exact word.
This is the most beautiful thing I've ever fucking heard. The more I listen, the more I hear, the more I connect, the more I feel.
Joga, army of me, isobel, unravel, and more.... bjork you are such a gift. thank you so much for you music....
3:35 is my favorite bit. She does much of the song in the same intensity as on the Vespertine cd recording, but here he brilliantly chooses to be gentle for just a moment. It moved me to tears the first time I heard it.
Often imitated. Never duplicated
Björk - "Jóga". "Vespertine": Live at Royal Opera House. 2002. Bjork, at the Top of her game!
Ty so much for this!
La sua voce e come una scala musicale .cioè .VOCE .STRUMENTO
If the strings weren't so flat, this would be a mind blowing performance of one my all time favorite bjork songs
'A state of emergency...' Truly a song for our times. Truly, ethereally beautiful.
Björk e seu poder em tocar meu coração com a ponta dos dedos.
I always come back to this video. This performance is so beautiful.
I cried. Period
This is just simply outstanding.
深い心の闇の沼から、希望を見出し立ち上がったような曲に感じます。表現も含め、素晴しく、涙が出ます。
I love her so much, she can do so great music. One of my most adorable musicians of my life ♥️
My god.. straight out of heaven..
This version is amazing, her voice is just pure feelings , and the orchestra is enhancing everything , really over the top
The Human race is cosmically lucky to have a divine creature as Björk to grace us with her magic we call music.
I just love this version of Joga by Bjork so much!! It just gets me so emotional!! Craig - London - UK.
The ultimate Scandinavian songsmith ❤
She is just sublime :D
I'm a "Rocker" I guess you could can me that. Asking Alexandera, FFDP and A7F are some of my favorite bands. But something about the purity and emotions put into this song make it one of my favorite songs to listen to. I'm not usually this contradicting when it comes to music but if you actually listen to the words and rhythm of this song you can't dislike it. 137 people just don't have an open mind and have the inability to notice something beautiful when they see it or hear it.
I can't even describe how good this is. Unreal and unvelivalve. I wish I could be there at the time.
This melody plays every instrument of my soul, does it plays your too?
Bjork can make me soar with the angels and cry like a baby within 5 seconds.
this is the most beautiful music ever produced. by anyone. ever.
Wie kann man bloss so verzaubern? Grandios!!!
Great artists touch my heart, but bjork touches my soul....
She's AMAZING!!!! Would've loved to be there and see it live!! Breathtaking!!
3:35 So beautiful! and the Violins seem to get louder by the emotion.
Beyond beautiful
thom yorke and bjork is the only hope in this world.....
Thom Bjork
***** That song is actually by PJ Harvey (featuring Thom). The Thom + Björk collab is "I've Seen It All", from the Dancer In The Dark soundtrack.
@Déjà Siku Haha tell more jokes. This wasn't funny enough.
thom yorke can at least play multiple instruments. i think he is also a better song writer and has probably wrote most of radiohead's song. bjork has had different people help her write her songs over the years, but i prefer bjork's younger voice any day
Déjà Siku Change your tampon, you angry dolt
Bjork es unica magnifica sublime no puede compararse con otro cantante ¡que hermosa voz!
Most beautiful composition....
absolute best video on youtube
Cant help but tear up everytime i listen to this. So many emotions u can feel on her voice its heartwrenching...That voice carries so far and strong other bands would be backstage waiting for their turn and whem bjork went on everyone backstage was like ok Bjork is up now so who's next
This is just incredible.
PERFECT!
love this song.
Miro un video de esta mujer y no puedo dejar de mirar mas y mas. es realmente cautivante la voz y la forma de cantar que tiene. Hermosa
SuperPowerful!!!
My Favorite Björk Song!!
OMG I LOVE THIS SONG,I CAN LISTEN TO IT OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN!!!!
Dirty Bass Emotional Soundscape brought me here, this performance is amazing!
She's just so breathtaking... I want to cry ♡
La cantante migliore che sia mai esistita sulla faccia della terra, e lo sottoscrivo.
Nessuno come lei.
NESSUNO❤
Goosebumps all over the place
And just like that... she does it live. Amazing voice, amazing artist!
What an amazing voice !!! 👏🏻👏🏻
I am in love
me too...
How unique that she expressed every single emotion I feel when she sings to me.