Sigur Rós Share “Hoppípolla” New Version for “Planet Earth II” TV Series: Listen

Sigur Rós have shared a rework of their song “Hoppípolla,” created for the David Attenborough-presented BBC TV series “Planet Earth II.” The original version of the song appeared on their 2005 album Takk…, and was previously used to soundtrack the trailer for the first “Planet Earth” series back in 2006. Below, you can watch the “Planet Earth II” trailer featuring the rework, as well as listen to the full version.

In a statement issued via the BBC, the band said:

In Iceland we are blessed with a seemingly inexhaustible supply of wild and untamed places. But even here, in the very furthest flung corners of Europe’s largest wilderness, the scars of human industry are visible, the plans for future encroachments, by dam and smelter, legion. If lost the Icelandic highlands are not recoverable. Around the world the story is the same; the traffic, literally, going in one direction. Sigur Rós are proud to be associated with Planet Earth II and its all-important mission to hold us rapt in understanding of, and respect for, this endlessly fascinating, utterly surprising and ultimately fragile place we are lucky enough to call home for a short while.

Earlier this year, the band completed a European and North American tour, where they debuted a new song called “Óveður.” Sigur Rós’ last album was 2013’s Kveikur. “Planet Earth II” debuted on British television earlier year, and will premiere on BBC America on January 28. 

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