Sigur Rós - Ágætis Byrjun

Sigur Rós - Ágætis Byrjun

Sigur Ros is an Icelandic post-rock band with melodic, classical, and minimalist elements. The band is known for its ethereal sound, and frontman Jónsi Birgisson's falsetto vocals and use of bowed guitar. In January 2010, the band announced that they will be on hiatus until further notice in order to pursue solo careers and to spend time with their families.

Members:
Jón Þór "Jónsi" Birgisson -- lead vocals, guitars, bowed guitar, keyboards, harmonica, banjo (since 1994)
Georg "Goggi" Hólm -- bass guitar, glockenspiel (since 1994)
Kjartan "Kjarri" Sveinsson -- synthesizers, keyboards, piano, organs, programming, guitars, flute, tin whistle, oboe, banjo, backing vocals (since 1998)
Orri Páll Dýrason -- drums, keyboards (since 1999)
Ágúst Ævar Gunnarsson -- drums (1994--1999)

Sigur Rós discography:
Von (1997)
Ágætis byrjun (1999)
( ) (2002)
Takk... (2005)
Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust (2008)