Sæglópur
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"Sæglópur" is a song by Sigur Rós
, released in 2006 as a single from the 2005 album Takk...
. Parts of the song are in Icelandic, although a lengthy portion is in Hopelandic, a "language" of nonsense words selected by the band that sound similar to Icelandic.
and, as in the "Glósóli
" video, whether the child survives is left for the viewer to decide.
, for their Prince of Persia trailer on the E3 2008 event in Los Angeles
on July 15, 2008. The song has continued to be used by the company, appearing in the televised commercials for the game.
A clip of the song had also been used in an ad aimed at young people with eating disorders, running on Swedish television by Anorexi Bulimi-Kontakt. The ad was released in 2007.
Also, parts of this song have been used in the British car review television series Top Gear
on numerous occasions.
Parts of the song are used in the trailer for Julie Taymor
's film adaptation of Shakespeare's The Tempest
.
The intro of this song is used in one of the Invisible Children
Bracelet Campaign videos: "Roseline: The Story of an AIDS Victim." It can be heard during part of the documentary and as the DVD menu music.
Parts of the song are used in previews of Human Planet
on Discovery Channel.
CD/DVD single
Sigur Rós
Sigur Rós is an Icelandic post-rock band with classicaland minimalist elements. The band is known for its ethereal sound, and frontman Jónsi Birgisson's falsetto vocals and use of bowed guitar. In January 2010, the band announced that they will be on hiatus. Since then, it has since been announced...
, released in 2006 as a single from the 2005 album Takk...
Takk...
Takk... is the fourth full-length studio album by the Icelandic band Sigur Rós. The first singles, "Glósóli" and "Sæglópur", were released on August 15, 2005 and August 16, 2005 respectively, the former worldwide and the latter only in the United States. The single "Hoppípolla" was released in the...
. Parts of the song are in Icelandic, although a lengthy portion is in Hopelandic, a "language" of nonsense words selected by the band that sound similar to Icelandic.
Music video
The music video for the song track depicts the drowning of a young child, who is, towards the end of the video, rescued by a diverScuba diving
Scuba diving is a form of underwater diving in which a diver uses a scuba set to breathe underwater....
and, as in the "Glósóli
Glósóli
"Glósóli" is a song by Sigur Rós, released as part of their 2005 album Takk... Together with "Sæglópur" it was the first single released from the album, available as a download only release on iTunes in America and Europe respectively....
" video, whether the child survives is left for the viewer to decide.
Use of the song
A part of "Sæglópur" was used by video game developers Ubisoft MontrealUbisoft Montreal
Ubisoft Montreal is a Canadian video game developer owned by French publisher Ubisoft.Ubisoft's North American studio is located in Montreal, Quebec...
, for their Prince of Persia trailer on the E3 2008 event in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
on July 15, 2008. The song has continued to be used by the company, appearing in the televised commercials for the game.
A clip of the song had also been used in an ad aimed at young people with eating disorders, running on Swedish television by Anorexi Bulimi-Kontakt. The ad was released in 2007.
Also, parts of this song have been used in the British car review television series Top Gear
Top Gear (current format)
Top Gear is a British television series about motor vehicles, primarily cars. It began in 1977 as a conventional motoring magazine show. Over time, and especially since a relaunch in 2002, it has developed a quirky, humorous style...
on numerous occasions.
Parts of the song are used in the trailer for Julie Taymor
Julie Taymor
Julie Taymor is an American director of theater, opera and film. Taymor's work has received many accolades from critics, and she has earned two Tony Awards out of four nominations, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Costume Design, an Emmy Award and an Academy Award nomination for Original Song...
's film adaptation of Shakespeare's The Tempest
The Tempest
The Tempest is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1610–11, and thought by many critics to be the last play that Shakespeare wrote alone. It is set on a remote island, where Prospero, the exiled Duke of Milan, plots to restore his daughter Miranda to her rightful place,...
.
The intro of this song is used in one of the Invisible Children
Invisible Children
Invisible Children: Rough Cut is a 2003 American documentary film. Its subject is the abduction and forced enlistment of children by the sectarian Lord's Resistance Army in Uganda.-Synopsis:...
Bracelet Campaign videos: "Roseline: The Story of an AIDS Victim." It can be heard during part of the documentary and as the DVD menu music.
Parts of the song are used in previews of Human Planet
Human Planet
Human Planet is an 8-part British television documentary series. It is produced by the BBC with co-production from Discovery and BBC Worldwide...
on Discovery Channel.
Release history
"Sæglópur" was released three times in different formats:- Prior to the release of Takk...Takk...Takk... is the fourth full-length studio album by the Icelandic band Sigur Rós. The first singles, "Glósóli" and "Sæglópur", were released on August 15, 2005 and August 16, 2005 respectively, the former worldwide and the latter only in the United States. The single "Hoppípolla" was released in the...
the song was made available as a download only single on the North-American iTunes store (2005). "GlósóliGlósóli"Glósóli" is a song by Sigur Rós, released as part of their 2005 album Takk... Together with "Sæglópur" it was the first single released from the album, available as a download only release on iTunes in America and Europe respectively....
" was made available simultaneously on the European iTunes StoreITunes StoreThe iTunes Store is a software-based online digital media store operated by Apple. Opening as the iTunes Music Store on April 28, 2003, with over 200,000 items to purchase, it is, as of April 2008, the number-one music vendor in the United States...
. - Japan Tour EP (2006). An enhanced CD, containing the "Glósóli" and "HoppípollaHoppípolla"Hoppípolla" is a song by Icelandic band Sigur Rós from their 2005 album Takk.... It was released as the album's second single on 28 November 2005. The lyrics are mainly in Icelandic, with some nonsensical phrases, a "language" the band calls Vonlenska . Written with spaces, the song's title would...
" videos. - CD/DVD double pack single (2006). The DVD featured the "Glósóli", "Hoppípolla" and "Sæglópur" videos.
Track listing
Japan Tour EP- "Sæglópur" ("Lost at sea") – 8:12
- "Refur" ("Fox") – 2:45
- "Ó friður" ("Oh Peace" ; a word with a double meaning similar to VonbrigðiVon brigðiVon brigði is a remix album of Icelandic band Sigur Rós' first album, Von. It was released in 1998 on Smekkleysa Records, and continues to be available only in Iceland or through the band's online store. An LP, containing four tracks from the album, was also released, though only 100 copies of this...
; in this case ó Friður means "Oh Peace" but ófriður means "War") – 4:48 - "Kafari" ("Diver") – 6:11
- "Hafsól" ("The ocean's sun") – 9:59
CD/DVD single
- "Sæglópur" (8:12)
- "Refur" (2:45)
- "Ó friður" (4:48)
- "Kafari" (6:11)