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Iceland (1997 – present)
múm (pronounced [muːm], “moom”) is an experimental Icelandic musical group whose music is characterized by soft vocals, electronic glitch beats and effects, and a variety of traditional and unconventional instruments.
The band was formed in 1997 by original members Gunnar Örn Tynes and Örvar Þóreyjarson Smárason, who were joined a year later by twin sisters Gyða and Kristín Anna Valtýsdóttir. According to the members, the band’s name was not intended to mean anything. In 2002, after the first American tour, Gyða left the band to return to her studies in Reykjavík. Shortly after Gyda left, Ásthildur Valtýsdóttir joined for singing duties and Serena Tideman replaced Gyda on cello, for a European tour. Then the ensemble evolved to include Ólöf Arnalds, Eiríkur Ólafsson and Hildur Guðnadóttir. In early 2006, Kristín also left the band, although it was not officially announced until November 23.[1]
Despite the departure of some of its members múm has remained together as a collective of musicians. Their fourth album recorded during 2006 was released on 24 September 2007, entitled Go Go Smear the Poison Ivy. The album was preceded by a single titled They Made Frogs Smoke ‘Til They Exploded on 27 August 2007. The band has toured extensively in 2007 and 2008.
The band was formed in 1997 by original members Gunnar Örn Tynes and Örvar Þóreyjarson Smárason, who were joined a year later by twin sisters Gyða and Kristín Anna Valtýsdóttir. According to the members, the band’s name was not intended to mean anything. In 2002, after the first American tour, Gyða left the band to return to her studies in Reykjavík. Shortly after Gyda left, Ásthildur Valtýsdóttir joined for singing duties and Serena Tideman replaced Gyda on cello, for a European tour. Then the ensemble evolved to include Ólöf Arnalds, Eiríkur Ólafsson and Hildur Guðnadóttir. In early 2006, Kristín also left the band, although it was not officially announced until November 23.[1]
Despite the departure of some of its members múm has remained together as a collective of musicians. Their fourth album recorded during 2006 was released on 24 September 2007, entitled Go Go Smear the Poison Ivy. The album was preceded by a single titled They Made Frogs Smoke ‘Til They Exploded on 27 August 2007. The band has toured extensively in 2007 and 2008.
Videos
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Make Summer Good
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Green Grass of Tunnel
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They Made Frogs Smoke 'til They Exploded
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Múm - A Little Bit, Sometimes
Top Albums
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Moon Pulls
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Marmalade Fires
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Blessed Brambles
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Dancing Behind My Eyelids
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The Ghosts You Draw On My Back
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Nightly Cares
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Sing Me Out the Window
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Shoutbox
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myprettymouth wrote:
craving some new material <3
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onelittleatlas wrote:
finally we are no one id say too , the english one sounds cuter because of the icelandic accent i can't comment on the first albu as i've listened from "finally" to "summer make good" to "go go smear the poison ivy" Summer make good is like the dark knight of their cd's, very haunting and dark. Their latest album is the most listenable but much different to older work, slowly becoming my favourite i think. I shall have to pick up yesterday was dramatic now. :)
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steelerso09 wrote:
marmalade fires is their best song.
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elephant6 wrote:
I agree with LePlatypope, nothing stands up to their first endeavour.
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hei_anni wrote:
once i thought i would die. if nit this song i would///
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higginst wrote:
i have a torrent for both english and icelandic version of FWANO... if i like i shall buy and also check out LePlatypope's suggestion. For a taster I downloaded The Land Between Solar Systems first and i really like it
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red_planet wrote:
Green Grass of Tunnel - masterpiece!
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LePlatypope wrote:
No, that album blows in comparison to "Yesterday Was Dramatic- Today is OK". Seriously, it's a much, much better album.
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Streetee wrote:
I prefer the Icelandic version. But I guess the English is better for a start.
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higginst wrote:
cheers
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BenjRowe wrote:
english version of Finally We Are No One
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higginst wrote:
where's a good place to start with these guys?
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onelittleatlas wrote:
love the book version of summer make good :)
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IndigoSpark wrote:
Brilliant stuff ♡
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erinoherin wrote:
possibly one of my favorite bands, never fails to put me in a good mood.
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sweet_blister wrote:
I kindda miss the old múm ;(
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thoraxeimpales wrote:
flabbergasting
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ewaka wrote:
Indie I Electronica I Icelandic Music Lovers feel free to join!
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popontherocks wrote:
Fans von múm, die in Berlin wohnen, sollten am 23.11. zum Färöischen Abend in den Admiralspalast (101) kommen und Gestir live erleben! Ihr werdet es nicht bereuen! http://www.lastfm.de/event/829178
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nie_pamietam wrote:
in Poland, of course.
Events
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Nov
22
Múm Special DJ Set
Club Control, Bucharest, Romania
30 shouts
| 116 attendees
News
lovely london love
23 Sep 2008 | from www.kleber.net
huge congratulations to the very lovely mr & mrs london, who were married this weekend.
this is a picture of them dancing, which we stole off one of their facebook friends.
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5 Sep 2008 | from www.kleber.net
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