Tónandi, which translates to sound spirit in Icelandic, is an interactive audio-visual exploration of the sounds and spirit of Sigur Rós. Sigur Rós is an Icelandic post-rock band known for their ethereal sound, frontman Jónsi’s falsetto vocals, and their use of bowed guitar, the band’s music incorporates classical and minimal aesthetic elements.
Magic Leap Studios, together with Sigur Rós, set out to discover and manifest the DNA of their signature sound in a new reality. The result of that collaboration is Tónandi, which translates to sound spirit in Icelandic, an interactive audio-visual exploration of the sounds and spirit of the band.
Tónandi is designed for natural interactions with the sound and creatures around you. Use your hands and body to connect with a lush sensory ecosystem that grows and surrounds you transforming your environment.
CREDITS:
Director: Sigur Rós, Sarah Hopper, Mike Tucker, Steve Mangiat
Production: Magic Leap Studios (Rebecca Barkin, Elisabeth Gonzalez), Dan Lehrich, Bryan Jury
Running Time: 30’
Country: USA, Iceland
Music: Sigur Rós
Music Director: Paul Corley
Lead engineer: John Cannon
Field recordings: Chris Watson
Development support: Russel Dumornay
Additional music production: Kjartan Holm
Additional concept art: Nick Sheehy