This Sigur Ros concert on Friday night was the start of an entirely insane weekend that included bars, Rock Band, ultimate, work, two parties, more bars, a rave, a diner, and a wedding. In addition to insane, ‘well-coordinated’ would be the 2nd best phrase to describe the weekend.
With regard to ‘well coordinated’: first, I found a spot to stand at the Greek just as Sigur Ros started to play. Second, the rain that was threatening the entire night held off until mid-way through the finale. The timing of the rain probably sounds terrible … but it fit in perfectly with the song’s mood. Anyone there that didn’t mind a little water certainly enjoyed the show more as the rain grew from light sprinkles to decent rainful during the ever deafening final song.
This was the third time I’ve seen Sigur Ros (Warfield ’03, Boston ’06) … and each time it’s slightly less exciting. Of course, each time I am also sitting slightly further away. I need to buy better tickets.
With regard to the music: the new album is good (see the nakedness) and played great at the concert. In fact, in a sort of odd reversal from the standard concert routine, I actually enjoyed the newer songs that I was less familiar as-much-or-more than the oldies that I did know. I remember distinctly how this was not the case at a Tom Petty concert at the Greek two years ago.