last week i got to see iceland's sigur ros live at the greek theater. it was a great venue in which to see them because it is an outdoor amphitheater, and it was an almost chilly evening. the combination of the moody, atmospheric music, the extended times of silence, and the view of the trees and sky created a truly moving experience. at one point, i even saw a shooting star. i have never before been to a concert that had so much silence and low-volume music. normal conversational volume was enough to interrupt the show for those around us. but it was a great contrast against the normal noisy experiences that abound in L.A. it may have been the first time i have ever experienced true quiet in this city.
the concert also gave credence to the idea that music (apart from lyrics) has a powerful effect on people. sigur ros' lyrics are normally sung in icelandic and some songs are actually sung in a made-up "gobbledigook" of syllables that fit with the music. i couldn't understand a word, but i was deeply moved by the experience.
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