Gling-Gló
Björk Guðmundsdóttir, Tríó Guðmundar Ingólfssonar
- Label
- One Little Independent Records
- Catalog number
- TPLP61
- Format
- LP · Album · Reissue
- Country
- Europe
- Released
- 2022
- Genre
- Jazz
- Barcode
- 5016958033910
What’s on it
Gling-Gló has 14 tracks, about 42:37 of music. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.
A1Gling Gló
- Lyrics By
- Kristín Engilbertsdóttir
- Music By
- Alfreð Clausen
A2Luktar-Gvendur
- Lyrics By
- Eiríkur K. Eiríksson
- Music By
- Nat Simon
A3Kata Rokkar
- Music By, Lyrics By
- Theodór Einarsson
A4Pabbi Minn
- Lyrics By
- Þorsteinn Sveinsson
- Music By
- Paul Burkhard
A5Brestir Og Brak
- Music By
- Jón Múli Árnason, Jónas Árnason
A6Ástartöfrar
- Music By, Lyrics By
- Valdimar Auðunsson
A7Bella Símamær
- Music By
- Loftur Guðmundsson, Marc Fontenoy
B1Litli Tónlistarmaðurinn
- Music By
- 12. September
B2Það Sést Ekki Sætari Mey
- Lyrics By
- Loftur Guðmundsson
- Music By
- Rodgers & Hammerstein
B3Bílavísur
- Lyrics By
- Jón Sigurðsson
- Music By
- Jack Holmes (2)
B4Tondeleyo
- Lyrics By
- Tómas Guðmundsson
- Music By
- Sigfús Halldórsson
B5Ég Veit Ei Hvað Skal Segja
- Lyrics By
- Loftur Guðmundsson
- Music By
- Joe Darion, Larry Coleman, Norman Gimbel
B6Í Dansi Með Þér
- Lyrics By
- Þorsteinn Sveinsson
- Music By
- Pablo Beltran Ruiz
B7Börnin Við Tjörnina
- Music By, Lyrics By
- Jenni Jónsson
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Where it came from
Originally recorded in 1990 and released in Iceland, Gling-Gló represents a unique detour in Björk’s early career, capturing her collaborative work with the Guðmundur Ingólfsson Trio. The project emerged from a period of artistic experimentation where Björk sought to explore classic jazz standards and traditional Icelandic pop songs, moving away from the alternative rock sounds of her previous band, The Sugarcubes. The album serves as a document of her vocal versatility, showcasing an intimate, playful delivery that diverges significantly from the electronic textures she would later pioneer.
The 2022 reissue by One Little Independent Records preserves the original arrangements, which were characterized by a spare, traditional jazz aesthetic featuring piano, double bass, and drums. The production was intended to feel like an authentic studio session, emphasizing the synergy between Björk and the seasoned trio. Upon its initial release, the album was a major commercial success in Iceland, earning a platinum certification and remaining a cherished piece of the country's musical heritage, eventually gaining international cult status as listeners traced the roots of Björk's singular artistic evolution.
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