Who is Bjork

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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

Shhhh, Shhhh
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

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Björk in the News 

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Our favorite Bjork tunes -- and yours? 

In anticipation of ''Medulla,'' her new, almost totally a cappella album (due Aug. 31), here's a look at 10 Bjork songs that are required listening. (Of course, that's too short a list to include all her best -- so add your own favorite tracks in the comments section.)

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All is full of love

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Björk - Declare Independence

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Björk "Who Is It"

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BJORK live HYPERBALLAD

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Björk talking about her TV

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Björk - Big Time Sensuality

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BJORK JOGA

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Bjork Stalker

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Fly away Like a bird!

Has anyone ever seen the movie, Dancer in the Dark, starring Bjork? 

If so, what did you think of it...if not.. would you be interested in seeing it? Insane? Yes she is.. but at times, that is what makes for a good actor. I really think she nailed this role and performed it in a way that only Bjork can.

Would you recommend Dancer in the Dark?

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selmasongs says:

*****

highly recommended! ;-)

Lil 'Miss says:

I always cry when I see this movie! It´s so so so perfect! and Björk, she is better than I could have ever imagined. Who would have thought that she could act so well!

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On Tour 

Bjork is one of today's most compelling, intelligent pop performers. She mixes all types of styles and genres to create uncompromising music that can only be described as "Bjork.
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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!

Blog Posts 

Bjork
Björk: Volta Tour « an ant crawling across a fruitcake
I still dream about her. I wish i can still see her in flesh. I'm getting worried and excited at the same time for her upcoming concerts, i hope that time i could finaly see her live. Long live to Bjork! ...
Episode 02: "The Bjork Show: What went wrong?"
Gerliedo returns with a look at the Bjork show? Why did the second episode fail to attract viewers and whose to blame?
Bjork, Plutonian | Mystic Medusa
BJORK: November 21, 1965. JS: On the cusp of Scorpio and Sagittarius. B: My mum is heavily into these things, and apparently I'm as much Scorpio as one can be. To me, whether it means something or not ? fuck that, I just love the ...
Iggy Pop, Bjork, John Cale Cover Johnny Mercer For 100th Birthday ...
But also includes more surprising choices, such as Bjork's version of "I Remember You" and Iggy Pop's "One For My Baby." Also commemorating this month of Mercer is an upcoming television special, produced by Clint Eastwood, ...

Quick, what do you think of Björk? 

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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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The best of the web

Here are a few of the best places where Bjork fans can find more about their favorite singer.
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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    Anthony Anthony May 3, 2009 @ 4:11 am
    Hey, good write up!

    Bjork is a bit of a cutie! I did see her on Dancing in the Dark, it took a while before i worked out who she was. She's a good actor as well!

    Anthony.

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