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Takk DMM Reissue Delayed

2009.10.15

— Iceland, Music

Good news for vinyl fetishists: One Little Indian decided to reissue Takk. Sigur Rós’ 4th album was released back in 2005. The vinyl edition was superb, including two 12″ discs and a 10″ etched record. It was unfortunately expensive and only 1000 copies were made.

The reissue remains exactly the same than the original release, including the etched disc, however the recording was remastered and pressed using DMM on 200 gr wax. That should sound good. Originally expected on October 19th, the release has been pushed back to November 2nd due to some manufacturing problems.

One Little Indian also reissued other Sigur Rós albums using the same DMM technic.

• Preorder Takk DMM reissue on One Little Indian
• Von DMM on One Little Indian
• () DMM on Boomkat

Ágætis Byrjun DMM and Angels of the Universe DMM are a bit harder to find now.

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Efterklang Performing Parades

2009.10.15

— Denmark, Music

Efterklang is releasing “Performing Parades” on October 19, a recording of the performance the band gave a year ago at the Koncerthuset in Copenhagen with The Danish National Chamber Orchestra. The release includes a CD or 2LP featuring the 11-track live session and a DVD of the 55 minute concert plus many bonuses.

Nice hats! The very neat set artwork has been designed by Danish studio Hvass & Hannibal.

Efterklang’s guys are keeping themselves pretty busy these days. They are going to try again the “Performing Parades” stunt on October 28 at the Barbican Hall in London, this time with the Britten Sinfonia (and Jaga Jazzist as a supporting act). It’s not sold out yet!

After that, they will tour across Europe with regular shows. Four of these concerts in Denmark will screen the “Performing Parades” film before the show.

Finally, the band finished recording their third album to be released soon on Rumraket and 4AD.

• Preorder “Performing Parades” on Leaf
• Preorder “Performing Parades” on Rumraket
• Cutting Ice To Snow (MP3)

Via Efterklang.net.

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Sony Soundville Campaign in Iceland

2009.10.14

— Iceland, Music, News

In March 2009, Sony transformed the small town of Seyðisfjörður, Iceland in a massive sound system by installing hundred of speakers. This stunt was part of Sony’s campaign “Soundville” during which they played music for a whole week.

Via LikeCool.

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Iceland To Join E.U.?

2009.10.13

— Iceland, News

It might just happen. Iceland was badly hit by the latest global economic downturn. As a consequence the government is considering applying for E.U. membership and switching to the Euro. The Union stated that Iceland might be able to join as soon as 2011.

Via Strange Maps.

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