Jonsi at Terminal 5:

Sigur Ros are well known for their epic compositions, led by lead singer Jonsi's choirboy vocals that mingle between the understandable and the sonic. Their songs stretch out into very controlled icy, atmospheric landscapes; music that tumbles forth with meticulous production. But last Saturday night at Terminal 5, Jonsi stepped out on his own to perform songs from his first solo album, Go, and revealed a more unabashed, flamboyant, pop-side to his persona.

It was exciting to see Jonsi let loose, wearing an elaborate, colorful Native American headdress, with lots of computer-generated visuals overtaking the stage. His 5-piece band set up facing the side of the stage, so the audience could have a better view of everything going on (...those who could SEE that much, that is). Highlights such as "Go Do" and "Boy Lilikoi" were mewled in clear tones and given sprightly acoustic arrangements that grew and grew like the best Sigur Ros songs, but in a more immediately accessible way. Some of the music was eaten up in the column-packed space however; hopefully next time, Jonsi might play a slightly more sympathetic venue.

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