The western classical music of today. This is the genre to which Sigur Ros fits.
I have 4 albums by them and I don't understand a single song; however, it is one of my preferred artists when driving or when sitting at home. I can listen to them when I am writing and even when I am reading. I have tried listening to true 'western classical' but cannot find the same temperament.
Sigur Ros is a true treasure of today. Today, with its loud music, independent styles, bold lyrics and unsoulful but excellent melodies, is a fantastic petri dish for various forms of music and expressions - in that clutter (even though I haven't heard as much music as I would like to) Sigur Ros stands out as being fiercely independent.
The capitalism of today has its merits - Rehman chose (or so I think) a song by Sigur Ros for the soundtrack of the movie '127 hours'. May be it's going to bring them more recognition, but that is the magic of music isn't it?
To fall in love with a band, an artist or a group that many don't know of, dislike or are ignorant of.
