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Keyboardist Kjartan was added after the release of the band's second album, and as the only member of the band who had studied music, created the string arrangements. Bassist Georg was previously educated as a filmmaker. Frontman Jónsi had previously fronted two bands, and was the only one of the bunch who could sing. All of the members were in their late teens. The band was formed in 1994 by Jónsi, Georg and their original drummer, Agúst. In addition, their tours sometimes have included backing by a string quartet or Rimnamenns (singers of medival Icelandic chants). Preferring intimate and clean venues such as churches over stadiums, and preferring candles to large theatrical lights, they have been known to ask clubs to close the bar during performances so the audience can listen to the music instead of hearing the sounds of cash registers and clinking drinks. They are also known for their effects-laden atmospheric sound: Thom Yorke-esque vocals, which Jónsi uses to sing in Icelandic infused with his own made-up language Hopelandic, on top of sometimes unusual instrumental techniques such as Georg playing bass with drumsticks, or Jónsi playing guitar with a cello bow. Sigur Rós is known for their hauntingly beautiful live shows, often playing with the accompaniment of films showing such things as sleeping babies, or birds on a telephone wire (a la American Beauty's dancing plastic bag). Orri Páll "Animal" Dýrason – drums (1999 - current) Kjartan Sveinsson – keyboards (1998-2013) Georg "White Fang" Holm – bass, backup vocals Jón þor "Jónsi" Birgisson – vocals, guitars Translated, Sigur Rós literally means "Victory Rose", but the band's true namesake is a take on the lead singer sister's name, Sigurros. Their sound can be compared to that of Mogwai, Spiritualized, Godspeed You Black Emperor!, or Radiohead. Sigur Rós is a four-piece experimental/progressive rock band from Iceland.