Kronos Quartet’s 2007 album “Plays Sigur Rós” features the group’s interpretations of songs by the acclaimed Icelandic post-rock band, translating their ethereal soundscapes to the string quartet format.
- The album was produced by Doug Krikorian and recorded at Skywalker Sound in Nicasio, California.
- The tracklist includes interpretations of "Svefn-g-englar," "Ný batterí," and "Untitled #8 (Popplagið)," among others.
- Nonesuch Records released the album on September 7, 2007.
Kronos Quartet is a San Francisco-based string quartet, founded in 1973, dedicated to performing contemporary classical compositions. They are renowned for their collaborations with artists across genres and their commitment to expanding the string quartet repertoire. In 2007, they released "Plays Sigur Rós," a studio album that saw them interpreting the work of the Icelandic post-rock band.
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