: Despite its uplifting sound, keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson recalled that the song’s creation sparked heated debates within the band.
: The title is an Icelandic univerbation of hoppa í polla , which literally translates to " hopping into puddles ". Sigur RГіs - HoppГpolla
: It was recorded at Sundlaugin ("The Pool"), the band's converted swimming pool studio in the Icelandic countryside, with producer Ken Thomas. The arrangement features minimalist piano motifs layered with orchestral grandeur from the string quartet Amiina and various brass instruments. The Music Video : Despite its uplifting sound, keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson
: The song reached number 24 on the UK Singles Chart in 2006, a rare feat for an Icelandic-language post-rock track. .. album? : Despite its uplifting sound