Jónsi’s debut solo album Go is floating somewhere out on the “interweb”. I don’t mean to post this song from it to offend the label. Rather, I want to share this song with people because it’s so beautiful. When people hear the grand piano line and wonderfully orchestrated stings lighting the way for Jónsi’s heavenly vocals – which are sung in English. There is a really dark, sad, nature to the song, that is rather heartbreaking. This is one hell of a beauty.
Jónsi is a one of a kind artist that we are lucky to have during our time here on earth. With a sound as catchy as the poker face song sweeping the interwebs, and the voice of an absolute angel, his music catches you right in the chest. Never have you heard piano used in a stop-start method like this and had it been so effective. His rhythm is constant and insistent, and the song is (pun not intended) a whirlwind of emotion and calm that leaves you looking at the world from a slightly different place.
Do yourself a favor and make sure you buy his album, Go, when it comes out on April 6th. You don’t want to miss out on this one. I really believe that by hearing this magnificent track, more people will go out and support Jónsi.
[stream] : Jónsi – Tornado
You can pre-order Go from Insound right now. On CD & Vinyl.
Logan — 6 Mar 10
When is this album going to leak already? There are already five tracks out there! Where are the other 4?
Sound Verite' — 6 Mar 10
Holy Shit!!!!!!!! Everthing I’ve heard is fuckin’ epic!
cheers
j — 7 Mar 10
gorgeous. Absolutely and completely. That bridge just ravished me. Nico on the strings for every band.
cristian — 17 Dec 10
preciosamente bello