Avant-Pop Icelandic Songstress
Born 21 November 1965 in Reykjavík, Iceland, Björk is a prolific singer, songwriter, producer, musician and reluctant actress who has been involved in music since the age of eleven. After becoming famous in Iceland for her renditions of songs by such artists as Tina Charles and The Beatles she joined a string of Icelandic rock bands: Tappi Tíkarrass, KUKL and The Sugarcubes, the last of which gained a popular following outside Iceland.
Her solo work since 1993 spans the genres of rock, dance, electronic , jazz, ambient, trip-hop and classical. She is known for her avantgarde persona, her musical experimentation and sophistication, and her collaborations with many musicians, including 808 State, Tricky, Plaid, Matmos, and Mark Bell.
Björk first came to prominence as one of the lead vocalists of the avant-pop Icelandic sextet the The Sugarcubes, but when she launched a solo career after the group's 1992 demise, she quickly eclipsed her old band's popularity. Instead of following in the Sugarcubes' arty guitar rock pretensions, Björk immersed herself in dance and club culture, working with many of the biggest names in the genre, including Nellee Hooper, Underworld, and Tricky. Debut, her first solo effort (except for an Icelandic-only smash released when she was just 11 years old), not only established her new artistic direction, but it became an international hit, making her one of the '90s most unlikely stars. >>(read more)
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It's Oh So Quiet
It's, oh, so quiet shh,shh
It's, oh, so still shh,shh
You're all alone shh, shh
And so peaceful until...
You fall in love
Zing boom
The sky up above
Zing boom
Is caving in
Wow bam
You've never been so nuts about a guy
You wanna laugh you wanna cry
You cross your heart and hope to die
'Til it's over and then
It's Oh So Quiet Lyrics
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- Bjork, the creative mind behind hit song "It's Oh So Quiet," mixes elements of dance, pop, and rock music into her songs, making her one of entertainment's must-see acts. It would be against "Human Behaviour" to miss your chance to see Bjork perform LIVE! Buy your Bjork tickets now!
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- Björk Feat. Thom Yorke - I've Seen It All - Schöne Aufnahmen
- The light and the dark, the big and the small. Just keep in mind - you need no more at all. You've seen what you were and you know what you'll be. You've seen it all - there is no more to see! Island, http://www.myspace.com/bjork ...
- Ridiculously Awesome Music Videos: Björk’s “Wanderlust”
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Watch 'Wanderlust,' Björk's New 3-D Video
So much to say about this. I'm not normally a fan of Bjork. She's a bit TOO out there for my tastes, but I love this song.
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- Björk - Official website
- Official site with news, album previews, concert information, multi-media and bulletin board.
- Björk at Wikipedia
- Encyclopedia article includes biography and discography.
- Björk at MySpace.com
- MySpace music profile for Björk with tour dates, songs, videos, pictures, blogs, band information, downloads and more.
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