Watch Sigur Rós (and Björk) on "The Simpsons"
... Last night's episode of "The Simpsons", titled "The Saga of Carl", featured music and a fleeting guest appearance from a "Simpsons"-ized Sigur Rós (and
Björk's famed swan dress). In the episode, Homer's buddy Carl flees to his home country, Iceland. Watch the episode here (
Björk flashes up around 11:15, Sigur Rós at 17:20), and view stills of both appearances below. Sigur Rós' new album, Kveikur, is out June 17 internationally and June 18 in the U.S. via XL. Watch the video for "Ísjaki": Watch Sigur Rós (and
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... 'The Saga Of Carl', the programme sees the characters Homer, Moe, Lenny and Carl chase Carl to his home country of Iceland after he runs off with a winning lottery ticket the group bought together. It features new music by the band, as well as their take on The Simpsons' theme song.
Björk also makes a cameo in her famed swan dress. Speaking about their involvement with the show previously, Sigur Ros said in a statement: "The band's music scores Homer's visit to Iceland, make an unprecedented musical collaboration between the show and a band; with this episode, Sigur Ros have written and performed more original music for The Simpsons than any other outside band in the show's history." Sigur Ros join a long list of musicians who have made a guest appearance in the series including Tom Waits, Smashing Pumpkins, The White Stripes, Red Hot Chili Peppers, U2, Lady Gaga, Sonic Youth and The Decemberists - pictured. To see NME.COM's gallery of classic band cameos in The Simpsons, click here. Sigur Ros and
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Björk
(November 21, 1965)
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She is married to media artist Matthew Barney. They have one daughter together.
She got a lot of attention when she wore a Marjan Pejoski designed swan dress to the 2001 Academy Award ceremony. No animals were hurt in the making of the dress, but it did look like Björk was wearing a dead swan. Her purse looked like an egg, which she would drop for photo-ops.
Her last name is Guomundsdottir. The use of only her first name is a usual Icelandic naming convention; her last name indicates relation to her father, Guomundur Gunnarsson.
Her first mainstream success came with her band The Sugarcubes, but she soon gained prominence with her solo work. She has an intriguing voice, but is also known for her eccentric personality, elfish look and experimental artistic side.
Björk was introduced to music at age 11 and to Punk Rock as a young teenager. She played in a number Punk and Jazz fusion bands after graduating music school at age 15.
In 1999, she collaborated on the film Dancer In The Dark with director Lars von Trier. Björk wrote and produced the music for the film in addition to acting in the leading role. (thanks, Bertrand - Paris, France, for all above)
Her name is pronounced "Bjerk" (yes, it rhymes with "Jerk" - something she playfully points out at times).
In the rider for her USA '07 tour Björk demanded either a masseuse, acupuncturist or reflexologist to be available for sessions before the show.
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