Tag: björk

  • Björk Project Part 2: Debut

    They’re terribly moody And human behaviour Then all of a sudden turn happy But, oh, to get involved in the exchange Of human emotions Is ever so, ever so satisfying -Björk, “Human Behavior” Listening to Björk’s Debut in the context of her other records, as I did, provides several modes of interpretation. I was struck…

  • Björk Project Part 1: Prelude

    Like most thinking people, he admires Björk… -Alex Ross, writing on Esa-Pekka Salonen That extraordinary statement is found in Alex Ross’ new book, Listen to This. In another chapter, he profiles Björk, presenting her as a rare artist with a unique aesthetic that borrows freely from many musical traditions while still retaining its own identity.…