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Riceboy Sleeps

Jonsi & Alex (aka Riceboy Sleeps), Jonsi & AlexAudio CD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

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  • Audio CD (July 21, 2009)
  • Original Release Date: 2009
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Beggars Xl Recording
  • ASIN: B002ANHMBU
  • In-Print Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,710 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Happiness
2. Atlas Song
3. Indian Summer
4. Stokkseyri
5. Boy 1904
6. All The Big Trees
7. Daníell In The Sea
8. Howl
9. Sleeping Giant

Editorial Reviews

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"Riceboy Sleeps" is awash with tension and stimuli, as well as being frequently and stunningly beautiful. "Emotionally evocative, mostly instrumental, and pretty great" --Prefix

Product Description

Jon Thor Birgisson (Sigur Ros) and Alex Somers (Parachutes) have been exhibiting artwork and staging exhibitions under the name Riceboy Sleeps for a few years now. Their track "Happiness" was featured on the "Dark Was The Night" compilation. This record is more active than its antecedents in the ambient output of Brian Eno and other deliberately low-impact works.

Customer Reviews

This is a wonderful and relaxing album, and I highly recommend it. C. Roberts  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
I am a huge Sigur Ros fan. AMPDodd  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
It'll drift your mind to another, much more beautiful place. Z. Koah  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars the pursuit of beauty July 21, 2009
Format:Audio CD
I always had a feeling that jonsi was not of this world... now i know. What Jonsi (Jón Ţór Birgisson)-sigur ros' frontman can do with music is not like anything i have ever heard. and it is beautiful.

I have been a fan of 'ambient' music for some time now, i'm sure this album will get lumped in the ambient genre somewhere, but it has something that sets it apart from the others - layers. layers and depth. It is hard to put into words just what it is, but i hear sounds of my childhood in these songs. i hear everyday sounds shimmering in the backround and it is very comforting and it takes me to another place.

watch the video for 'all the big trees', or listen to 'daniell in the sea' (my favorite song, but i love them all) and you may see what i mean.

I would suggest this album naturally to any sigur ros (or even amiina) fans, or anyone that would just like to escape to another world created by Jonsi and Alex.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Z. Koah
Format:Audio CD
This is not a Sigur Ros album, but it could easily pass as one. Just from hearing this you can tell Jonsi plays a huge role in that band. It keeps that same "otherworldly beauty" throughout that all Sigur Ros albums possess. Amiina even plays strings throughout the album. However, Riceboy Sleeps is a much more ambient affair. All of it was recorded with real instruments and sounds. So there's no synth work or anything of the sort on here that most other ambient artists use. This alone separates Jonsi and Alex from the rest of the pack and gives them a more beautiful, organic sound. If you're a fan of ambient music or Sigur Ros, then you'll most likely enjoy this release. Keep in mind though, this is solely background music. It's minimal in sound with subtle changes throughout, very much like Sigur Ros' first album "Von". The perfect soundtrack for when you feel like laying down and relaxing. It'll drift your mind to another, much more beautiful place. 5/5
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sublime Indeed August 6, 2009
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This isn't music. It's a flowering. Best heard through a set of great headphones as there's a lot of space and surround in this album. The layering of sound and instrument is phenomenal. It's also an excellent album to play if you have trouble falling asleep.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Love Jonsi and everything he touches!
What can I say? It's Jonsi and he's brilliant. If you love Sigur Ros, you will love this. Highly recommend to anyone.
Published 3 days ago by ashleydottir
5.0 out of 5 stars vinyl review
I love this album and the vinyl release sounds wonderful. I mainly write this review because an album can be good but if the actual vinyl mastering etc.. Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. Roberts
5.0 out of 5 stars Riceboy sleeps
Simply gorgeous. There is no way that Jonsi can do wrong. If you are a fan of Jonsi then this will be a really nice cd for your collection.
Published 1 month ago by tom mcgovern
5.0 out of 5 stars Exellent, especially for a home recorded album
Except for the first and last song, which were were just good the rest were outstanding - Great for relaxation or bedtime.
Published 3 months ago by Likes Class not Crass
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it
I thoroughly enjoyed my purchase. I would have hoped that the packaging were in better shape though. But still happy with it.
Published 5 months ago by sinisterbeats
5.0 out of 5 stars Heavenly Bliss!
I can honestly say this is probably the most beautiful album I have ever heard in my life. If you like extremely relaxing, peaceful calms music without lyrics then please check... Read more
Published 11 months ago by chrissy
5.0 out of 5 stars Higher Thought
If higher thought had a sound, it would be this. I challenge you to listen without thinking about the most meaningful moments of your past and your future.
Published on March 7, 2011 by Sue
4.0 out of 5 stars Very peaceful
So I have to preface this review by saying that this didn't turn out to be quite what I thought it was. I am a big Sigur Ros and Jonsi fan. Read more
Published on December 13, 2010 by ThatSteveGuy
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent ambient album
If you're looking for stuff that sounds like the more popular Sigur Ros songs, this album probably isn't for you. Read more
Published on June 24, 2010 by rocket21
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection
I'd give this album 6 stars if I could. 5 stars isnt enough. It is brilliant.

I put this album on all the time when I'm using Salvia Divinorum, Ayahuasca, or... Read more
Published on April 25, 2010 by FrenchMachine
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