Screaming Masterpiece (Gargandi snilld) (2005)

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The unique sounds of the Icelandic music scene are explored in a visually dazzling collection of performance clips by such acclaimed musical artists as Bjork, Sigur Ros, Bang Gang, Mugison, Nilfisk, Erpur Eyvindorson, and Purrkur Pillnikk. In the late 1980s The Sugarcubes introduced international… More The unique sounds of the Icelandic music scene are explored in a visually dazzling collection of performance clips by such acclaimed musical artists as Bjork, Sigur Ros, Bang Gang, Mugison, Nilfisk, Erpur Eyvindorson, and Purrkur Pillnikk. In the late 1980s The Sugarcubes introduced international music fans to an exciting, vibrant, and highly original brand of music. As music lovers began delving ever deeper into the Icelandic scene, a whole new generation of Reyjavik musicians emerged blending contemporary electronic music with traditional classical influence to stunning effect. Two years in the making, this release finds some of Iceland's best-known musical acts performing at venues all across the globe. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi