Jonsi Roundup
On Friday night I got to head out with a bunch of friends to see Jonsi here in San Diego at 4th & B.
For those not familiar, Jonsi is the lead singer of a band called Sigur Ros. They're a kind of symphonic ephemeral Icelandic collective who create some really wonderful music.
Jonsi's solo album is called Go and I recommend it highly. In fact, you can stream it for free on his website.
I was able to see him perform live at Coachella this year and was moved to tears during the performance. It's hard to describe really. At the time I figured it was a beautiful sunset, good friends, and great music that got the water works in gear, but after last night I know that is only partially true - or better, it's a true byproduct of his music.
Last night, again, surrounded by good friends I was able to get lost in his music again. I don't think I've heard many bands or been to many shows where I have had such a profound experience. To feel as if I was lifted it up... And to feel so alive and in the moment - but not alone at all. There's just so much emotion coming out from the band's performance... and his voice goes right inside of you.
I realize much of what I'm writing will come off as gushing, cliche or just plain lame... but I really don't care if it does. Friday will long be something I look back on for a smile and a reminder that however bad things can be and how fast they might fall around us - at that moment in time life was quite wonderful. Shared with friends.
Photos from Friday
Watch Jonsi live online *tonight* at 9pm Pacific or tomorrow On Demand on NPR's website.
For those not familiar, Jonsi is the lead singer of a band called Sigur Ros. They're a kind of symphonic ephemeral Icelandic collective who create some really wonderful music.
Jonsi's solo album is called Go and I recommend it highly. In fact, you can stream it for free on his website.
I was able to see him perform live at Coachella this year and was moved to tears during the performance. It's hard to describe really. At the time I figured it was a beautiful sunset, good friends, and great music that got the water works in gear, but after last night I know that is only partially true - or better, it's a true byproduct of his music.
Last night, again, surrounded by good friends I was able to get lost in his music again. I don't think I've heard many bands or been to many shows where I have had such a profound experience. To feel as if I was lifted it up... And to feel so alive and in the moment - but not alone at all. There's just so much emotion coming out from the band's performance... and his voice goes right inside of you.
I realize much of what I'm writing will come off as gushing, cliche or just plain lame... but I really don't care if it does. Friday will long be something I look back on for a smile and a reminder that however bad things can be and how fast they might fall around us - at that moment in time life was quite wonderful. Shared with friends.
Photos from Friday
Watch Jonsi live online *tonight* at 9pm Pacific or tomorrow On Demand on NPR's website.