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{{otheruses4|the Icelandic quartet||Amina (disambiguation)}}
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| Name = amiina
| Name = Amiina
| Img = Amiina.jpg
| Img = Amiina.jpg
| Img_capt = amiina concert in [[Pennsylvania]], [[2006]]
| Img_capt = Amiina concert in [[Pennsylvania]], [[2006]]
| Background = group_or_band
| Background = group_or_band
| Origin = [[Reykjavík]], [[Iceland]]
| Origin = [[Reykjavík]], [[Iceland]]
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'''amiina''' (formerly '''Amína''' and '''Aníma''') is an [[Iceland|Icelandic]] quartet comprising Hildur Ársælsdóttir, Edda Rún Ólafsdóttir, Maria Huld Markan Sigfúsdóttir and Sólrún Sumarliðadóttir. They frequently perform live and in the studio along with [[Sigur Rós]].
'''Amiina''' (formerly '''Amína''' and '''Aníma''') is an [[Iceland|Icelandic]] quartet comprising Hildur Ársælsdóttir, Edda Rún Ólafsdóttir, Maria Huld Markan Sigfúsdóttir and Sólrún Sumarliðadóttir. They frequently perform live and in the studio along with [[Sigur Rós]].


Theirs is a [[minimalistic music|minimalist]] style incorporating [[contemporary classical|contemporary]] [[European classical music|classical]] [[viol]] parts, [[ambient music|ambient]] [[electronic music|electronic]] [[music loop|loops]], and [[metallophones]]. The band is known for using a great number of instruments in their concerts, and for members' moving from one instrument—and side of the stage—to another mid-song, often after [[sampling (music)|sampling]].
Theirs is a [[minimalistic music|minimalist]] style incorporating [[contemporary classical|contemporary]] [[European classical music|classical]] [[viol]] parts, [[ambient music|ambient]] [[electronic music|electronic]] [[music loop|loops]], and [[metallophones]]. The band is known for using a great number of instruments in their concerts, and for members' moving from one instrument—and side of the stage—to another mid-song, often after [[sampling (music)|sampling]].
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.amiina.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.amiina.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.aminamusic.com/ amiina fansite]
* [http://www.aminamusic.com/ Amiina fansite]
* {{myspace|amiina|amiina}}
* {{myspace|amiina|Amiina}}
* [http://www.everrecords.com/amiina/ Site devoted to the upcoming re-release of ''Kurr'']
* [http://www.everrecords.com/amiina/ Site devoted to the upcoming re-release of ''Kurr'']
* [http://www.sigur-ros.co.uk/media/articles/amina2.php Article on amiina from the Reykjavík Grapevine 2004]
* [http://www.sigur-ros.co.uk/media/articles/amina2.php Article on Amiina from the Reykjavík Grapevine 2004]
* [http://www.musicomh.com/interviews/amiina_0507.htm amiina interview at musicOMH.com]
* [http://www.musicomh.com/interviews/amiina_0507.htm Amiina interview at musicOMH.com]


[[Category:Icelandic musical groups]]
[[Category:Icelandic musical groups]]

Revision as of 15:21, 13 September 2007

This article is about the Icelandic quartet. For other uses, see Amina (disambiguation).

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Amiina (formerly Amína and Aníma) is an Icelandic quartet comprising Hildur Ársælsdóttir, Edda Rún Ólafsdóttir, Maria Huld Markan Sigfúsdóttir and Sólrún Sumarliðadóttir. They frequently perform live and in the studio along with Sigur Rós.

Theirs is a minimalist style incorporating contemporary classical viol parts, ambient electronic loops, and metallophones. The band is known for using a great number of instruments in their concerts, and for members' moving from one instrument—and side of the stage—to another mid-song, often after sampling.

The group which was to become amiina first formed as a string quartet, with María and Hildur on violins, Edda on viola, and Sólrún on cello. It is as a string quartet that amiina have done their recorded work with Sigur Rós, notably on the award-winning album ( ) as well as its follow-up, Takk....

Their first commercially-available recording was the four-track EP AnimaminA. This was followed by their first single, Seoul. Their first full-length album, Kurr, was released March 21, 2007, through the band's own label, Bláskjár. It was re-released by Ever Records in June 2007.

When Sigur Rós ceased touring in July 2006, amiina followed with their first solo tours of Europe and America in October and November. Following the release of Kurr, they toured North America in March and April and Europe in May.

Members

  • María Huld Markan Sigfúsdóttir
  • Hildur Ársælsdóttir
  • Edda Rún Ólafsdóttir
  • Sólrún Sumarliðadóttir

Instruments

Electronic
Guitars
Harps
Reeds
Metallophones
Viols
  • Cello
  • Viola
  • Violin
Zithers
Other

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

Compilation inclusions

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