Björk is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and actress, known for her distinct voice and eclectic musical style.
She began her music career at the age of 11 with her debut album, "Björk," released in 1977.
Björk's music incorporates a wide range of genres, including electronic, pop, jazz, and avant-garde, making her a restlessly experimental creative force.
Biography
Early Life
Björk Guðmundsdóttir was born on November 21, 1965, in Reykjavík, Iceland. Raised by her mother, Hildur Rúna Hauksdóttir, an activist, and her father, Guðmundur Gunnarsson, an electrician, Björk's early life was marked by a strong artistic influence. She began her musical journey at the age of six, studying classical piano and flute at the Reykjavík school Barnamúsíkskóli. Her talent was recognized early on when a recording of her singing was broadcast nationally, leading to her first recording contract at just 11 years old with her debut album, "Björk," released in December 1977.
Career
Björk's career took off in the 1980s as she formed various bands, including the punk group Spit and Snot and the jazz fusion band Exodus. However, it was her work with the Sugarcubes that brought her international acclaim. Following the band's breakup, she embarked on a solo career that showcased her eclectic style, blending genres such as electronic, pop, and avant-garde music. Albums like "Debut," "Post," and "Homogenic" solidified her status as a pioneering artist in the music industry. Over the years, she has collaborated with numerous artists and producers, continually pushing the boundaries of music and art.
Personal Life
Björk's personal life has been as colorful as her music. She was briefly married to guitarist Þór Eldon, with whom she had a son, Sindri. After moving to London, she became engaged to DJ Goldie and had a relationship with musician Tricky. Her time in London was marked by both artistic growth and challenges, including intense media scrutiny. Later, she moved to New York, where she met artist Matthew Barney, with whom she had a daughter. Throughout her life, Björk has remained a fiercely independent artist, often expressing her views on the music industry and the role of women in it.
Legacy
Björk is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of her era, inspiring a diverse range of artists across genres. Her unique voice and innovative approach to music have earned her numerous accolades, including the Nordic Council Music Prize and the Polar Music Prize. Critics have praised her for her ability to blend nature and technology in her work, and she continues to be a significant figure in contemporary music.
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Discography
Apple Music Live: NYE 20252024
- 1.[unknown] / [unknown]3:14
- 2.Quartz0:45
- 3.Spider / Cymbal2:01
- 4.Rob1:39
- 5.Eusexua1:14
- 6.Agoya0:45
- 7.Sadomasoquista1:14
- 8.Slipping0:45
- 9.Metallur1:14
- 10.Baganga0:42
- 11.Gliding / The Laughing Policeman1:50
- 12.Husk1:16
- 13.It's Ritual0:55
- 14.[unknown]0:34
- 15.The Tower1:39
- 16.Microcosmic0:38
- 17.Done Eclipse1:27
- 18.[unknown]1:04
- 19.Death / Inumber Number2:25
- 20.Umqhumo Wethu0:49
- 21.Vutha Mlilo1:02
- 22.Rashash0:40
- 23.Gendang Ria0:33
- 24.Shin Sekai1:16
- 25.Squabble2:58
- 26.Trance Adiluhunxxx3:54
- 27.Case2:00
- 28.Extra0:59
- 29.Come Get Me1:30
- 30.The Heel1:46
- 31.Nduzangou1:08
- 32.Buul a'Nyich0:43
- 33.[unknown]0:58
- 34.Immaculate / Waiting in the Car1:41
- 35.Scripture1:50
- 36.Mind Onsen1:22
- 37.KETCHUP MUSTARD0:47
- 38.Berlin Nightmare1:43
- 39.Black Pepper (Tzusing remix)1:30
- 40.Ishu0:59
- 41.Lee Harvey Oswald0:51
- 42.Reason Why3:16
Fossora2022
- 1.Atopos4:47
- 2.Ovule3:38
- 3.Mycelia2:00
- 4.Sorrowful Soil3:16
- 5.Ancestress7:18
- 6.Fagurt er í Fjörðum0:44
- 7.Victimhood6:57
- 8.Allow5:27
- 9.Fungal City4:46
- 10.Trölla‐Gabba1:58
- 11.Freefall4:31
- 12.Fossora4:19
- 13.Her Mother’s House4:33
Utopia2017
- 1.Arisen My Senses4:59
- 2.Blissing Me5:05
- 3.The Gate6:33
- 4.Utopia4:42
- 5.Body Memory9:46
- 6.Features Creatures4:49
- 7.Courtship4:44
- 8.Losss6:51
- 9.Sue Me4:57
- 10.Tabula Rasa4:42
- 11.Claimstaker3:18
- 12.Paradisia1:44
- 13.Saint4:41
- 14.Future Forever4:47
Vulnicura2015
- 1.Stonemilker6:49
- 2.Lionsong6:08
- 3.History of Touches3:00
- 4.Black Lake10:08
- 5.Family8:02
- 6.Notget6:26
- 7.Atom Dance8:09
- 8.Mouth Mantra6:09
- 9.Quicksand3:45
Biophilia2011
- 1.Moon5:46
- 2.Thunderbolt5:16
- 3.Crystalline5:08
- 4.Cosmogony5:01
- 5.Dark Matter3:23
- 6.Hollow5:50
- 7.Virus5:27
- 8.Sacrifice4:02
- 9.Mutual Core5:07
- 10.Solstice4:42
- 11.Hollow (original 7‐minute version)7:08
- 12.Dark Matter (with choir & organ)3:25
- 13.Náttúra3:51
- 14.The Comet Song2:23
Voltaïc2009
- 1.Wanderlust5:47
- 2.Hunter4:19
- 3.The Pleasure Is All Mine3:20
- 4.Innocence4:00
- 5.Army of Me4:20
- 6.I Miss You3:30
- 7.Earth Intruders3:52
- 8.All Is Full of Love4:05
- 9.Pagan Poetry5:14
- 10.Vertebræ by Vertebræ5:09
- 11.Declare Independence4:18
- 12.Earth Intruders (XXXchange remix)4:38
- 13.Innocence (Simian Mobile Disco remix)7:47
- 14.Declare Independence (Matthew Herbert remix)5:23
- 15.Wanderlust (Ratatat remix)5:26
- 16.Dull Flame of Desire (Modeselektor remix for Girls)6:19
- 17.Earth Intruders (Lexx remix)6:41
- 18.Innocence (Graeme Sinden remix)4:32
- 19.Declare Independence (Ghostigital remix)2:51
- 20.Dull Flame of Desire (Modeselektor remix for Boys)5:24
- 21.Innocence (Alva Noto Unitxt Remodel)6:16
- 22.Declare Independence (Black Pus remix)8:47
- 23.Innocence (Simian Mobile Disco dub remix)7:46
Debut / Post2009
- 1.Human Behaviour
- 2.Crying
- 3.Venus as a Boy
- 4.There’s More to Life Than This
- 5.Like Someone in Love
- 6.Big Time Sensuality
- 7.One Day
- 8.Aeroplane
- 9.Come to Me
- 10.Violently Happy
- 11.The Anchor Song
- 12.Play Dead
- 13.Army of Me
- 14.Hyperballad
- 15.The Modern Things
- 16.It’s Oh So Quiet
- 17.Enjoy
- 18.You’ve Been Flirting Again
- 19.Isobel
- 20.Possibly Maybe
- 21.I Miss You
- 22.Cover Me
- 23.Headphones
Volta2007
- 1.Earth Intruders6:13
- 2.Wanderlust5:51
- 3.The Dull Flame of Desire7:30
- 4.Innocence4:27
- 5.I See Who You Are4:22
- 6.Vertebræ by Vertebræ5:08
- 7.Pneumonia5:14
- 8.Hope4:02
- 9.Declare Independence4:13
- 10.My Juvenile4:03
- 11.Earth Intruders (Mark Stent extended edit)4:26
- 12.Innocence (Mark Stent mix)4:21
- 13.I See Who You Are (Mark Bell mix)4:06
(____surrounded):2006
- 1.Human Behaviour4:12
- 2.Crying4:51
- 3.Venus as a Boy4:43
- 4.There’s More to Life Than This (recorded live at the Milk Bar toilets)3:22
- 5.Like Someone in Love4:33
- 6.Big Time Sensuality3:57
- 7.One Day5:24
- 8.Aeroplane3:54
- 9.Come to Me4:55
- 10.Violently Happy4:59
- 11.The Anchor Song3:41
- 12.Play Dead3:57
- 13.Human Behaviour (5.1 mix)4:11
- 14.Crying (5.1 mix)4:52
- 15.Venus as a Boy (5.1 mix)4:43
- 16.There’s More to Life Than This (recorded live at the Milk Bar toilets) (5.1 mix)3:22
- 17.Like Someone in Love (5.1 mix)4:34
- 18.Big Time Sensuality (5.1 mix)3:57
- 19.One Day (5.1 mix)5:22
- 20.Aeroplane (5.1 mix)3:56
- 21.Come to Me (5.1 mix)4:56
- 22.Violently Happy (5.1 mix)4:59
- 23.The Anchor Song (5.1 mix)3:32
- 24.Play Dead (5.1 mix)3:56
- 25.Human Behaviour4:18
- 26.Venus as a Boy4:44
- 27.Play Dead3:50
- 28.Big Time Sensuality4:55
- 29.Violently Happy3:31
- 30.Army of Me3:54
- 31.Hyper‐Ballad5:21
- 32.The Modern Things4:10
- 33.It’s Oh So Quiet3:39
- 34.Enjoy3:57
- 35.You’ve Been Flirting Again2:30
- 36.Isobel5:47
- 37.Possibly Maybe5:07
- 38.I Miss You4:04
- 39.Cover Me2:06
- 40.Headphones5:40
- 41.Army of Me (5.1 mix)3:54
- 42.Hyper‐Ballad (5.1 mix)5:22
- 43.The Modern Things (5.1 mix)4:10
- 44.It’s Oh So Quiet (5.1 mix)3:39
- 45.Enjoy (5.1 mix)3:57
- 46.You’ve Been Flirting Again (5.1 mix)2:30
- 47.Isobel (5.1 mix)5:47
- 48.Possibly Maybe (5.1 mix)5:07
- 49.I Miss You (5.1 mix)4:04
- 50.Cover Me (5.1 mix)2:06
- 51.Headphones (5.1 mix)5:40
- 52.Army of Me4:27
- 53.Isobel4:16
- 54.It’s Oh So Quiet4:00
- 55.Hyper‐Ballad4:00
- 56.Possibly Maybe5:13
- 57.I Miss You4:02
- 58.Hunter4:15
- 59.Jóga5:06
- 60.Unravel3:18
- 61.Bachelorette5:17
- 62.All Neon Like5:53
- 63.5 Years4:29
- 64.Immature3:06
- 65.Alarm Call4:20
- 66.Pluto3:19
- 67.All Is Full of Love4:32
- 68.Hunter (5.1 mix)4:15
- 69.Jóga (5.1 mix)5:05
- 70.Unravel (5.1 mix)3:22
- 71.Bachelorette (5.1 mix)5:13
- 72.All Neon Like (5.1 mix)5:53
- 73.5 Years (5.1 mix)4:29
- 74.Immature (5.1 mix)3:06
- 75.Alarm Call (5.1 mix)4:20
- 76.Pluto (5.1 mix)3:19
- 77.All Is Full of Love (5.1 mix)4:33
- 78.Jóga3:13
- 79.Bachelorette5:18
- 80.Hunter3:40
- 81.Alarm Call3:44
- 82.All Is Full of Love4:09
- 83.Overture3:38
- 84.Cvalda4:48
- 85.I’ve Seen It All5:29
- 86.Scatterheart6:40
- 87.In the Musicals4:41
- 88.107 Steps2:36
- 89.New World4:22
- 90.Overture (5.1 mix)3:38
- 91.Cvalda (5.1 mix)4:48
- 92.I’ve Seen It All (5.1 mix)5:29
- 93.Scatterheart (5.1 mix)6:40
- 94.In the Musicals (5.1 mix)4:41
- 95.107 Steps (5.1 mix)2:36
- 96.New World (5.1 mix)4:21
- 97.Hidden Place5:29
- 98.Cocoon4:28
- 99.It’s Not Up to You5:09
- 100.Undo5:38
- 101.Pagan Poetry5:15
- 102.Frosti1:41
- 103.Aurora4:40
- 104.An Echo, a Stain4:04
- 105.Sun in My Mouth2:40
- 106.Heirloom5:12
- 107.Harm of Will4:37
- 108.Unison6:46
- 109.Hidden Place (5.1 mix)5:29
- 110.Cocoon (5.1 mix)4:28
- 111.It’s Not Up to You (5.1 mix)5:09
- 112.Undo (5.1 mix)5:38
- 113.Pagan Poetry (5.1 mix)5:15
- 114.Frosti (5.1 mix)1:41
- 115.Aurora (5.1 mix)4:39
- 116.An Echo, a Stain (5.1 mix)4:04
- 117.Sun in My Mouth (5.1 mix)2:40
- 118.Heirloom (5.1 mix)5:12
- 119.Harm of Will (5.1 mix)4:37
- 120.Unison (5.1 mix)6:48
- 121.Hidden Place4:24
- 122.Pagan Poetry4:03
- 123.Cocoon4:25
- 124.It’s in Our Hands4:13
- 125.Nature Is Ancient4:14
- 126.Pleasure Is All Mine3:27
- 127.Show Me Forgiveness1:24
- 128.Where Is the Line4:41
- 129.Vökuró3:14
- 130.Öll birtan1:52
- 131.Who Is It (Carry My Joy on the Left, Carry My Pain on the Right)3:57
- 132.Submarine3:14
- 133.Desired Constellation4:56
- 134.Oceania3:25
- 135.Sonnets/Unrealities XI2:00
- 136.Ancestors4:08
- 137.Mouth’s Cradle4:00
- 138.Miðvikudags1:25
- 139.Triumph of a Heart4:04
- 140.Pleasure Is All Mine (5.1 mix)3:27
- 141.Show Me Forgiveness (5.1 mix)1:24
- 142.Where Is the Line (5.1 mix)4:41
- 143.Vökuró (5.1 mix)3:14
- 144.Öll birtan (5.1 mix)1:52
- 145.Who Is It (Carry My Joy on the Left, Carry My Pain on the Right) (5.1 mix)3:57
- 146.Submarine (5.1 mix)3:14
- 147.Desired Constellation (5.1 mix)4:56
- 148.Oceania (5.1 mix)3:25
- 149.Sonnets/Unrealities XI (5.1 mix)2:00
- 150.Ancestors (5.1 mix)4:08
- 151.Mouth’s Cradle (5.1 mix)4:00
- 152.Miðvikudags (5.1 mix)1:25
- 153.Triumph of a Heart (5.1 mix)4:04
- 154.Oceania3:31
- 155.Who Is It3:55
- 156.Triumph of a Heart5:25
- 157.Desired Constellation4:55
- 158.Where Is the Line4:40
- 159.Gratitude5:00
- 160.Pearl3:43
- 161.Ambergris March3:57
- 162.Bath5:07
- 163.Hunter Vessel6:36
- 164.Shimenawa2:48
- 165.Vessel Shimenawa1:55
- 166.Storm5:32
- 167.Holographic Entrypoint9:57
- 168.Cetacea3:13
- 169.Antarctic Return4:18
- 170.Gratitude (5.1 mix)5:02
- 171.Petrolatum (5.1 mix)6:10
- 172.Pearl (5.1 mix)3:40
- 173.Bath (5.1 mix)5:08
- 174.Hunter Vessel (5.1 mix)6:36
- 175.Shimenawa (5.1 mix)3:10
- 176.Vessel Shimenawa (5.1 mix)1:55
- 177.Storm (5.1 mix)5:32
- 178.Holographic Entrypoint (5.1 mix)9:50
- 179.Ambergris March (5.1 mix)3:57
- 180.Cetacea (5.1 mix)3:14
- 181.Antarctic Return (5.1 mix)4:40
Army of Me – Remixes and Covers2005
- 1.Army of Me5:18
- 2.Army of Me (reinterpreted by Grisbi)3:01
- 3.Army of Djur3:17
- 4.Army of Me2:57
- 5.Army of Me3:32
- 6.Army of Me1:29
- 7.Army of Me (Accordion mix)1:28
- 8.Army of Me3:08
- 9.Army of Me5:42
- 10.Army of Me (Bersarinplatz mix)4:44
- 11.Army of Me (Baker mix)0:54
- 12.Army of Me4:09
- 13.Army of Me4:31
- 14.Army of Me (The Liquid Riot mix)2:42
- 15.Army of Me (Pink Battle Mash Up)2:55
- 16.Army of Me (Army of Klaus remix)3:49
- 17.Army of Me (Undancing remix)3:44
- 18.A(r)mour3:28
- 19.Once More (in CoF Minor)4:14
- 20.Army of Me4:05
Drawing Restraint 92005
- 1.Gratitude5:00
- 2.Pearl3:43
- 3.Ambergris March3:57
- 4.Bath5:07
- 5.Hunter Vessel6:36
- 6.Shimenawa2:48
- 7.Vessel Shimenawa1:55
- 8.Storm5:32
- 9.Holographic Entrypoint9:57
- 10.Cetacea3:13
- 11.Antarctic Return4:18
Medúlla2004
- 1.Pleasure Is All Mine3:27
- 2.Show Me Forgiveness1:24
- 3.Where Is the Line4:41
- 4.Vökuró3:14
- 5.Öll birtan1:52
- 6.Who Is It (Carry My Joy on the Left, Carry My Pain on the Right)3:57
- 7.Submarine3:14
- 8.Desired Constellation4:56
- 9.Oceania3:25
- 10.Sonnets/Unrealities XI2:00
- 11.Ancestors4:08
- 12.Mouth’s Cradle4:00
- 13.Miðvikudags1:25
- 14.Triumph of a Heart4:10
- 15.Komið2:01
Greatest Hits: Volumen 1993–20032003
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Livebox2003
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Family Tree2002
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Greatest Hits2002
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Vespertine2001
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MTV Unplugged & Live2001
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Selmasongs2000
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Volumen1998
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Homogenic1997
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Post1995
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Debut1993
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Gling‐Gló1990
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Björk1977
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Gallery
Label
- Record label
- One Little Independent Records
- Record label
- Elektra
Achievements
- Award
- European Film Award for Best Actress
- Award
- Nordic Council Music Prize
- Award
- Polar Music Prize
- Award
- Knight of the National Order of Merit
- Award
- Bodil Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
- Award
- Jameson People's Choice Award for Best Actress
- Award
- Edda Award for Best Leading Actor or Actress
- Award
- Icelandic Music Awards
- Award
- Qwartz Electronic Music Awards
- Award
- Knights of the Order of the Falcon
- Award
- honorary doctorate at the University of Iceland
Influenced by
Groups
- Draumsýncurrent
- Háspenna Lífshættacurrent
- Jam‐80current
- KUKLcurrent
- Tappi Tíkarrasscurrent
- The Elgar Sisterscurrent
- The Sugarcubeslead vocals, original · 1986–1992
- The Sugarcubeslead vocals, original · 2006–2006
Played together with
- Bragi ÓlafssonThe Sugarcubes · 1986–1992 · bass guitar, original
- Bragi ÓlafssonThe Sugarcubes · 2006–2006 · bass guitar, original
- Einar MelaxThe Sugarcubes · 1987–1989 · keyboard
- Einar Örn BenediktssonThe Sugarcubes · 1987–1992 · trumpet
- Einar Örn BenediktssonThe Sugarcubes · 2006–2006 · background vocals
- Friðrik ErlingssonThe Sugarcubes · 1987–1988 · guitar
- Margrét ÖrnólfsdóttirThe Sugarcubes · 1989–1992 · keyboard
- Margrét ÖrnólfsdóttirThe Sugarcubes · 2006–2006 · keyboard
- Sigtryggur BaldurssonThe Sugarcubes · 1987–1992 · drums (drum set)
- Sigtryggur BaldurssonThe Sugarcubes · 2006–2006 · percussion
- Tomasz MertonskiThe Sugarcubes · 1988–1989 · flute
- Þór EldonThe Sugarcubes · 1986–1992 · guitar, original
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Biork, Bj rk, Bjork, Björk, Bjõrk, Björk Gudmudsdóttir
Björk Guðmundsdóttir is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer and actress. Noted for her distinct voice, three-octave vocal range, and eccentric public persona, she has developed an eclectic musical style over a career spanning five decades, drawing on electronica, pop, dance, trip hop, jazz, and avant-garde music. She is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of her era.
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