Jonsi

Finally!! We got to see a concert in Austin!!! Thanks to a buddy of John's, we scored last-minute tickets to see Jonsi, the lead singer of Sigur Ros.

His voice could cut glass. It was so unique and beautiful. Some of the songs remind me of sounds that I could only dream about hearing in Heaven.

It was an awesome spectacle...

With each song he incorporated videos that helped you visualize the story of the music.

My absolute favorite part of the show was when they did this...

They all got on different instruments: xylophone, percussion, drums, keyboard, and other knick-nack paddy whacks--and rocked my socks off.

It was a symphony of beautiful noises, all unique and yet all contributing to the power of the song.

Here's a little clip of part of it to give you an idea. It gets fuzzy in the middle, but the beginning is pretty great.

One of the best things about the show was that you couldn't understand the words to the songs.

I delighted in this for two reasons:

1. It forced us to focus on his rhythms and tones in order to discern the meanings of his songs.

2. Nobody could sing along! Although it is impossible for anyone to have Jonsi's heavenly voice, I know that if his words were in English instead of Icelandic, people would try anyway..

One of the guitarists was all smiles. He could not help but love what he was doing.

It reminded me of a simple truth: enjoy the little things.

Although he was performing in front of hundreds, he couldn't take himself too seriously..

Whether you are enjoying the warmth of the sun on a cool, breezy fall day- the company of a fun co-worker- or the first sip of coffee in the wee early hours of the morning..

take the time to enjoy what you are doing :)

It was a great first concert.

And now I am excited for the next ones (whatever they may be)!