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Bjork – Hyperballad official video

A timeless masterpiece in music history by Iceland’s national treasure, Björk! Having made her album debut in 1977 at the age of 12, Björk went on to work with bands like The Sugarcubes before releasing her de facto solo debut, Debut, in 1993.

With her one-of-a-kind voice and cutting-edge sound incorporating house music, it became a global hit.

There’s no need to recount everything she has achieved across various fields since then, but Hyperballad, included on Post—released in 1995 and a worldwide success—is a genre-crossing favorite that many artists and bands have covered.

Recorded not in her homeland of Iceland but in London, the way she weaves elements of cutting-edge techno, ambient music, and folktronica into an exceptionally pop-forward song, in her own inimitable style, can only be described as genius.

The lyrical content, in keeping with the meaning of a “ballad” as a song with a story or moral, is also superb.

While it isn’t pure electronica, it’s worth knowing that there are masterpieces like this that incorporate elements of electronica.

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Björk – Joga

Opening in a solemn atmosphere, this song is “Jóga,” released in 1997 by the Icelandic singer-songwriter Björk.

It’s a beautiful piece where her vocals and the strings harmonize exquisitely.

While not a bright song, Björk’s expansive voice, like gentle waves, is soothing.

She wrote it inspired by her own experience of being deeply moved by human vitality.

It’s a song that conveys the strength of life—one you’d want to play for a baby.

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Björk – Oceania

Oceania is the song Björk wrote specifically for the opening ceremony of the 2004 Athens Olympics.

Since world peace is an eternal theme of the Olympics, she composed the piece from the perspective of the ocean, which has long watched over us humans without change.

That focus is exactly what you’d expect from a genius! Its dreamlike mood gives a sense of unity and just the right amount of tension.

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Björk – Aurora

Björk is an artist who has influenced countless other artists.

Hailing from Iceland, she is fond of Japan and has collaborated with numerous Japanese artists.

This track carries an emotional atmosphere, evoking images of snow and winter.

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björk – it’s in our hands

An original song that sings about the importance of believing in your inner strength.

Björk’s clear vocals blend beautifully with a distinctive sound that employs sparse, beat-light rhythms and click-noise textures.

Released as a single in 2002, it was included on Björk’s first greatest hits album, “Greatest Hits.” The music video drew attention for its innovative concept, depicting Björk in her second trimester of pregnancy as smaller than flowers, plants, and insects.

The lyrics question the futility of overly fearing oneself or trying too hard, making it perfect for those seeking self-improvement.

Listening to this track will inspire the courage to find the answers within yourself.

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All Is Full Of Love

This is a signature song by Icelandic songstress Björk, inspired by the arrival of spring and Norse mythology.

After being included on her 1997 album Homogenic, it was released as a single in 1999.

Its dreamlike, majestic atmosphere can lend a profound sense of gravitas to weddings and receptions.

The song’s message—that love comes from unexpected places—gently encourages couples embarking on a new chapter in life.

The music video, which portrays the love between robots, also drew attention and helped cement Björk’s status as an innovative artist.

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Dancer in the Dark : Bjork – I’ve seen it all (HQ)

The film Dancer in the Dark portrays a woman suffering from an eye disease.

Its theme song is known as I’ve Seen It All.

Written specifically for the film by Icelandic singer-songwriter Björk, the track is a somber ballad that encapsulates the movie’s worldview.

It’s sung in a beautiful high register, yet a heavy, oppressive mood still pervades the entire piece.

If you watch the film beforehand, you’ll better understand touches like the sampled sound of a train running partway through the song.