Maus (band)

Maus is a rock band from Iceland, formed in 1993. The band consists of Birgir Örn Steinarsson (Biggi) on vocals and guitar, Daníel Þorsteinsson (Danni, "Krei-C") on drums, Eggert Gíslason on bass, and Páll Ragnar Pálsson (Palli) on guitar. Most of their songs are sung in Icelandic, though English versions of some songs have been released, as well as some original songs in English. Maus has played the CMJ, Summerstage, and Iceland Airwaves music festivals, and has supported such bands/artists as Coldplay, Blonde Redhead, Ash, Ian Brown, Keane, Modest Mouse, and Placebo. Furthermore, Roger O'Donnell from The Cure has appeared as a guest keyboardist on their album Lof Mér Að Falla Að Þínu Eyra.

Since December 2004 Maus has been on a hiatus. Meanwhile, members are working on several music projects including Fræ (Palli's band), Sometime (Danni's band) and Biggi's solo project.

Discography

Allar Kenningar Heimsins… …Og Ögn Meira (SM49CD)

released 17 September 1994 on Smekkleysa

1. Ósnortinn
2. Sár
3. Ljósrof
4. Líkþrá
5. Drukknandi Ég
6. Fingurgómakviða
7. Minn Felustaður, Minn Haus
8. Lost
9. Leiftursýn

Ghostsongs (163952)

released 26 October 1995 on Sproti

1. Eingyðsvolæði
2. Djúpnæturgangan
3. Þinn Viðhlæjandi Og Vinur
4. Fylgjan
5. Himbalagimbala
6. Sætabrauðsdagarnir Eru Búnir
7. Fingurgóma Kviða
8. Brúin
9. Flæði
10. Slæmur
11. Girls On Film
12. Ótti

Lof Mér Að Falla Að Þínu Eyra (SPROTI002)

released 4 November 1997 on Sproti

1. Síðasta Ástin Fyrir Pólskiptin
2. 90 kr. Perla
3. Poppaldin
4. Égímeilaðig
5. Hreistur Og Slím
6. Ungfrú Orðadrepir
7. Kristalnótt
8. Halastjarnan Rekst Á Jörðina
9. Tvíhöfða Erindreki
10. Ryðgaður Geimgengill

Í Þessi Sekúndubrot Sem Ég Flýt (SPROTI012)

released 4 November 1999 on Sproti

1. Strengir
2. Báturinn Minn Lekur
3. Dramafíkill
4. Gefðu Eftir (Síðasta Sjónvarpslagið)
5. Gerð Úr Við
6. Allt Sem Þú Lest Er Lygi
7. Kerfisbundin Þrá
8. Kemur Og Fer
9. Bílveiki
10. Maðurinn Með Járnröddina

How Far Is Too Far?

released 2000

1. How Far Is Too Far (Radio Edit)
2. Strings
3. Dramajunkie
4. How Far Is Too Far (Album Version)

This is a promotional EP featuring English-language versions of "Kerfisbundin Þrá" ("How Far Is Too Far?"), "Strengir" ("Strings"), and "Dramafíkill" ("Dramajunkie"). there is also an Enhanced CD portion on the disc featuring the "How Far Is Too Far?" video, a band biography and discography, press photos, and MP3s of three more translated songs: "Ungfrú Orðadrepir" ("Miss Moodbreaker"), "Égímeilaðig" ("Revenge Of The Nerd"), and "Allt Sem Þú Lest Er Lygi" ("Every Written Word Is A Lie"). This EP does not appear to have been released through a record company, and does not bear a catalog number.

Nánast ólöglegt

released 15 February 2002 on Tónlyst

1. Nánast ólöglegt
2. Bás 12
3. Nánast Ómögulegt (by Curver)

This is a limited edition single that was released by Maus in only 200 numeric copies. The cover-sleeve was handmade by the band and released in four different color-versions.

Musick (SM104CD)

released 16 June 2003 on Smekkleysa

1. A Selfish Need
2. Musick
3. How Far Is Too Far?
4. My Favourite Excuse
5. If You Stay…
6. Emotional Morsecodes
7. Without Caution
8. Life In A Fishbowl
9. Replacing My Bones
10. "The Whole Package"
11. Glerhjarta

Maus' first English language album. "How Far Is Too Far?" is a different version than the one released on the How Far Is Too Far? promotional EP.

Tónlyst 1994 - 2004 / Lystaukar 1993 - 2004 (DCD022)

released 18 October 2004
disc 1: Tónlyst 1994 - 2004

1. Skjár
2. Ljósrof
3. Deepnightwalk
4. Song About Fluids
5. Égímeilaðig
6. 90 kr. Perla
7. Poppaldinn
8. Ungfrú Orðadrepir
9. (Inn Í) Kristalnótt
10. Allt Sem Þú Lest Er Lygi
11. Dramafíkill
12. Kerfisbundin Þrá
13. Nánast Ólöglegt
14. Musick
15. Life In A Fishbowl
16. My Favourite Excuse
17. Over Me, Under Me

disc 2: Lystaukar 1993 - 2004

1. Liquid Substance (by DeLpHi)
2. Aftur, Aftur Og Aftur (by Dáðadrengir)
3. Musick (by Quarashi)
4. Mín Uppáhalds Afsökun (by gusGus)
5. Maus Kynntir
6. Ósnortinn
7. Fingurgómakviða
8. Kemur Og Fer
9. Life In A Fishbowl
10. Crawl
11. Bláskjár
12. Snjókóngur
13. Tvíhöfða Erindreki
14. Þetta Er Ekki Byrjun, Bara Nýr Endir
15. Þungur Hnífur
16. Far Á Himni
17. Beittur Trúarbrögðum
18. Bás 12

"Deepnightwalk" is an English-language version of "Djúpnæturgangan;" "(Inn Í) Kristalnótt" is an acoustic version of "Kristalnótt." "Liquid Substance" is a remix of "Replacing My Bones;" "Aftur, Aftur Og Aftur" is a remix of "Life In A Fishbowl;" "Musick" is a remix of "Musick;" "Mín Uppáhalds Afsökun" is a remix of "My Favourite Excuse." Tracks 5-9 on disc 2 are live recordings, and tracks 10-18 are demos.

Videography

1994

• Skjár (Directed by Árni Þór Jónsson and Árni Sveinsson)

1997

• Síðasta Ástin Fyrir Pólskiptin (Directed by Árni Sveinsson)

1999

• Allt Sem Þú Lest Er Lygi (Directed by Freyr Einarsson)
• How Far Is Too Far? (Directed by Reynir Lyngdal)

2003

• Life In A Fishbowl (Directed by Börkur Sigþórsson og Björn Thors)
• My Favourite Excuse (Directed by Ragnar Hansson)

2004

• Liquid Substance (Directed by Hlynur Magnússon)
• Over Me, Under Me (Directed by Elvar Gunnarsson)

External links

• Official website