Björk

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I just love this song from Volta, quite understated, but poignant -

http://www.youtube.com/v/BjphPNThy84

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I definitely plan on listening to Selmasongs and Biophilia. What do you other Bjorkians think of these two albums?

[TheGSMoeller]

I definitely plan on listening to Selmasongs and Biophilia. What do you other Bjorkians think of these two albums?

Both very good. But I'm always partial to Selmasongs only because of its relation to Dancer in the Dark.

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Both very good. But I'm always partial to Selmasongs only because of its relation to Dancer in the Dark.

You know it's interesting I read Bjork's opinion of Volta and she said it was only 'Okay.' Wow, she must be quite the self-critic. This is always a comforting thought because it only means she's never satisfied with her art and that she only pushes herself that much harder.

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Been listening to:



Sounds great so far. I had forgotten Thom Yorke sings with Bjork on I've Seen It All.

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Scatterheart was just chockfull of Bjorkian goodness. In The Musicals is a damn cool piece, too. Selmasongs is a pretty short album overall. But I shouldn't complain considering I only gave $3 for the recording.

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I've been listening to Biophilia this afternoon and I do think the music seems to have taken a backseat here. This music isn't as engaging as Volta or even Selmasongs, but there are a few songs I enjoy like Virus and Thunderbolt for example. I think she might have been going for something a bit more understated for Biophilia, but this isn't a 'terrible' album by any means, but it's also something I don't find compelling. Perhaps this is one of those albums I'll have to 'grow' with as I gain more listening experience with it.

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I'll say this about Biophilia, Nattura is completely insane!!!

http://www.youtube.com/v/iTQMrxxhAy4

[TheGSMoeller]

I've been listening to Biophilia this afternoon and I do think the music seems to have taken a backseat here. This music isn't as engaging as Volta or even Selmasongs, but there are a few songs I enjoy like Virus and Thunderbolt for example. I think she might have been going for something a bit more understated for Biophilia, but this isn't a 'terrible' album by any means, but it's also something I don't find compelling. Perhaps this is one of those albums I'll have to 'grow' with as I gain more listening experience with it.

Biophilia is interesting because it's more than just an album, its a multimedia collection of music, artwork and apps. Even though Biophilia's music is a departure from more popular albums like Homogenic and Post, it definitely encompasses the brilliance of creativity that Bjork is capable of.



An interesting tidbit into Bjork's personal life, and not surprisingly, her husband is artist Matthew Barney. He created a five-part film called The Cremaster Cycle which I had the pleasure of catching in Dallas years ago, an incredible experience.

   

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Biophilia is interesting because it's more than just an album, its a multimedia collection of music, artwork and apps. Even though Biophilia's music is a departure from more popular albums like Homogenic and Post, it definitely encompasses the brilliance of creativity that Bjork is capable of.

Yes, I suppose I'm not too much into that side of music. I think a true piece of art can stand on it's own without enhancements made from outside sources. That's just my own opinion of course. The music on Biophilia I would say isn't so much a departure, it's just that it doesn't seem to be Bjork at her best musically-speaking. Again, it's predecessor has much more going for it IMHO. But I will need more time with Biophilia before I completely dismiss it altogether, which is something I really dislike doing, but have been known to do.

An interesting tidbit into Bjork's personal life, and not surprisingly, her husband is artist Matthew Barney. He created a five-part film called The Cremaster Cycle which I had the pleasure of catching in Dallas years ago, an incredible experience.

   

Ah yes, I knew her husband was an artist and filmmaker. Of course, Bjork would be attracted to artists, musicians, etc. since that's so much of her world.

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Selmasongs is great, Bjork with an orchestra. See the film!

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Selmasongs is great, Bjork with an orchestra. See the film!

I wish I wanted to but for whatever reason I have absolutely no interest in the film. Sorry Bjork!

[TheGSMoeller]

I wish I wanted to but for whatever reason I have absolutely no interest in the film. Sorry Bjork!

You're missing out, John. Not just on great music and a revelatory performance from Bjork, but on an incredible, and unique film.

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You're missing out, John. Not just on great music and a revelatory performance from Bjork, but on an incredible, and unique film.

Well, I only care about her music, so, yeah, I'm definitely missing out and not regretting a minute of it.

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Went ahead and bought this documentary:

[Madiel]

Biophilia is interesting because it's more than just an album, its a multimedia collection of music, artwork and apps.

The problem is that it ends up being less than an album.

Do you know what the apps lack? An option to just play the album. You have to play one song at a time, and it's irritating trying to work out which 'mode' of an app will actually get you the most complete version of the song, because the answer to that question is different for different songs.

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I wish I wanted to but for whatever reason I have absolutely no interest in the film. Sorry Bjork!

uh....but you get to see her perform songs.

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The problem is that it ends up being less than an album.

Do you know what the apps lack? An option to just play the album. You have to play one song at a time, and it's irritating trying to work out which 'mode' of an app will actually get you the most complete version of the song, because the answer to that question is different for different songs.

That's just so gimmicky to me. Just give me some Bjorkian musical goodness and I would be fine. Again, I don't think Biophilia is a terrible album, but, on strictly musical terms, it's not one of her strongest.

[jut1972]

http://thecreatorsproject.vice.com/blog/a-guide-to-bj%C3%B6rks-custom-ibiophiliai-instruments

Have you seen some of the mental instruments used to perform it?

[torut]

An interesting tidbit into Bjork's personal life, and not surprisingly, her husband is artist Matthew Barney. He created a five-part film called The Cremaster Cycle which I had the pleasure of catching in Dallas years ago, an incredible experience.

Have you watched Barney's film Drawing Restraint 9, starring him and Björk?