Björk: Sonic Symbolism Podcast
1) Medúlla
Primordial, motherhood, black braided hair, breastfeeding, passive, pre-civilisation, goth, folk, archeology, bones, family around campfire.
2) Utopia
Sci-fi island in the clouds, plant-human-bird mutant, post-apocalyptic optimism, air, flute-like synths, synth-like flutes, pacifist, #metoo, matriarchal, peach, mint, idealistic, women and children s...Show More
3) Vulnicura
Confessional, victimhood, lieder-songs, moss tundra, greek tragedy update, man-woman-conflict, chamber orchestra, lavender wax, the ritual of mourning, sewing wound, recovery narrative, heartbreak, sh...Show More
4) Biophilia
Equilibrium, synchronising opposites, electric blue, copper, pedagogic, cosmic, atom, element table, no human scale, galaxies, nasa, not narrative, pacifist, nature/technology, solutions, kofi annan.
5) Volta
Justice, fire, anthropology, wanderlust, activist, brass, boats, feminist, red, neon green, electric blue, flags, trumpets, tribal beats, bombastic.
6) Vespertine
Winter world, paradise, frozen, celestial, whispered vocals, microbeats, loyal, swans, harps, music boxes, laptops, orchestra, glockenspiels, salvation, choir.
7) Homogenic
Warrior, active, volcanic beats , confrontational, icelandic octet, beats, cosmopolitan/icelandic contrast, green, patriotic.
8) Post
Urban, greedy, promiscuity, euphoric, absorb, orange, pink, urban.
9) Debut
Shy, beginner, humility, virgin, beige, silver, mohair, the messenger.
10) Trailer - Björk: Sonic Symbolism
Join Björk in conversations with collaborators about her sound experiences. In the podcast you’ll learn about the moods, timbers, and tempos that vibrate through each album.