Reykjavík's very own Sigur Rós bring us a moving live rendition of their classic track Hoppípolla, dedicated to Sir David Attenborough as he celebrates his 100th birthday. Recorded live at the Royal Albert Hall, accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra. 🔔 Subscribe to BBC Music on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcmusic?sub_confirmation=1 Watch the full programme on iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002w132/david-attenboroughs-100-years-on-planet-earth Listen on Sounds: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002w3jy Photo credit: BBC Studios/Andy Paradise ___________________________________ BBC Music brings you live performances from the biggest artists in the world, direct from the biggest events. #SirDavidAttenborough #100YearsOnPlanetEarth #SigurRos
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my son was singing in the choir
Put it on 0,9x speed.
Also thanks to The Choir of Cardinal Vaughan Schola Cantorum and Conductor, Robert Ames
I personally think its one of the most beautiful songs ever written!
Our planet's theme song.
One of my all time favourite songs. ❤ The faster tempo takes something out of it, though.
One of the greatest bands of all time!
It’s Sigur ros. They wrote it. It’s their song. They can play it however fast or slow they like!
I'm a metalhead/goth/alternative guy. I've seen probably hundreds of bands play live. Iron Maiden, Metallica, Korn, Muse, Opeth.... some of the very best that metal and rock has to offer but Sigur Ros, a band I went to see on a whim, is quite possibly the greatest concert I have ever been to. Literal chills the whole evening and this song, this song was the highlight. They are an astounding band. What a wonderful gift to Sir David!
I'm gonna be sobbing over this for the rest of my life, I fear
Saw this version performed live at the royal albert hall, and omg, is it gorgeous, my boys never let me down, best band ever, and many happy returns to David Attenborough, 100 years old, dont look a day over 80❤ ❤ ❤ ❤
This song is best when it's LOUD. LOUD. LOUD.
The tempo is not too fast in my opinion. A stunning version befitting of the occasion.
LOVELY. 😍. I don't think it's one of the best interpretations but it's thrilling for the intensity and the occasion. Happy birthday Sir. Attenborough❤
i was crying 33 seconds in
feels like a race to finish
I love Sigur Ros forever for my life ❤❤❤❤❤❤🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽 RAMÓN.. FROM MAZATLÁN SINALOA MÉXICO
Makes me cry every single time! The band, the orchestra & choir, it feels like a million birds taking flight in my heart! Just beautiful!!
This band has lifted me up when I was down and kept me afloat when I felt like I was drowning. I know they're just a group of dudes, but I'm super grateful for what the music has done in my life! Thanks David and Sigur Ros!
Nearly cried watching this