Jónsi – Exhale (Official Video)

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Written by Jónsi & A. G. Cook
Produced by A. G. Cook & Jónsi

Director: Jónsi & Giovanni Ribisi
Producer: Dilly Gent
Director of Photography: Giovanni Ribisi
Dancer/Choreographer: Dominique McDougal & Jónsi
1st AC: Megan Johnson
Art Director: Damon Dorsey
Wardrobe: Zachary Stahl
Make Up: Gina Ribisi
G&E: Nick Perry, John Fisher, Patrick Mattes, and Joey Luu, Steve Forbes.
Behind The Scenes: Mikai Karl

[huh]

When he says: “this is the the way it it is, it isn’t your fault. just let it go now.” Makes me want to let go of things that happened to me.

The song literally made me cry because he’s right that it isn’t my fault

[NorthernSoul]

When he starts singing "It's just the way it is, it isn't your fault, just let it go now" I can feel the repressed emotions building up in my chest, the tears welling up in my eyes....flooding upwards from deep inside in a cathartic rush of emotion. Thank you Jonsi. I really needed this. You make me feel human again.

[Currently-lostLAS]

I just added this song to my “Play At My Funeral” playlist. I have been planning my funeral longer than I ever planned my wedding. My life has been an incredibly painful experience in which learning to suffer has been a constant. I imagine it will always be that way. I don’t know how I’ll die or when but I imagine it isn’t too far off due to all the health problems I have… all the result of severe abuse and trauma throughout my life. Tonight, as I listen to this incredible work of art, I am reminded that it wasn’t my fault. None of it was. I didn’t choose to be their victim. Unfortunately, consequences, whether from our own actions or other’s actions are not up for discussion, they are not fair, nor do we have any control over them. We simply have to live with them. So while it wasn’t my fault, I will continue to suffer for the sins of my abusers. Thank you, Jonsi, for making the suffering beautiful at times. You are a gift to this world!

[nicholassullivan]

Jonsi....as a 34 year old man who never got out of the central united states, my dream as a child was to fly on an airplane. I finally realized this trivial goal of mine last summer. Upon takeoff i started "exhale" alone on my flight, staring from my window, watching the clouds grow larger as the landscape became nothing. I cannot put into words the emotions running through me at the moment i recognized how small my world was and how large THE WORLD is...i just wanted you to know that you and your work of art were guiding the way. Truly thankful. Cheers

[Berrieworld]

"It's just the way it is, it isn't your fault, just let it go now.”
Poignant words in strange times.

[AliceisVillain]

Your voice saved my life 6 years ago. If you, your voice, Sigur Ros wasn't there, i'd be dead right now. You made me understand the value of life. Thank you for this. Thank you for saved my life. Don't ever stop this, please.

[lunaperez]

I recently lost my grandmother this last September due COVID and I found out your new album today. I was showering when this came out and I felt how the water was cleansing me while your words were all over my bathroom. I can’t thank you enough for this.

You truly bring me comfort in this hard times. I shall listen to this everyday.

[panlertbent]

WOW. I never expected that Jonsi & A.G. Cook work together! Jonsi never stop experimenting new sound!

[bbqbarbs]

randomly bumped into Jonsi at Sydney airport after his and Alex Somers' gig at the Opera House. The dude is just a regular guy. Love that

[stefjames]

Shoutout to Giovanni Ribisi on this direction!! Incredible Actor/Director.

[immortaldreams]

I wish you made this 6 years ago, I lost my father due to cancer and the guilt of not knowing, the guilt of being absent, the guilt of being so young and reckless back then, the guilt of not asking him enough questions, this would help me heal faster and let go

[ericcohen]

Sigur Ros is terribly missed but this makes the longing a little bit easier. Poignant and powerful song, awesome video

[HiSpeedz]

This song was released only a few days after a heart-wrenching breakup ...I felt so much guilt and confusion over it, still do.




As I go through this pain and grief, I listen to this song a lot to remind me that letting go of the emotions and regrets is the only way to move forward. Thank you, Jónsi 🙏

[Queercuilium]

Jonsi is singer who breaks your skull in two parts, who gives you the opportunity of listening to your life changes. No matter if you do not understand a word of what he say. It simply hypnotizes you and changes you. He do not make music, he make magic!

[worktube]

I love the 1 beat delay at 4:17 before the bass synth comes in, gives it a delayed impact. Great production!

[seanmckeownyoung]

I sort of stumbled on this. I’m glad that I did. Sometimes commenting on YouTube is like screaming into a void. It choked me up and I’m still crying.
My dad died last October. I was the one that had to make the choice to execute the ‘DNR’ or Do Not Resuscitate order. I had to make the decision and give the okay. I haven’t been able to forgive myself. There’s no clear answer. He had very little brain activity and was only being kept alive mechanically, but I struggle with if that was the right choice; if he may have pulled through miraculously.
I’ve been trying to come to terms. I’m the ‘responsible’ person of my extended family. I handle the challenges. Occasionally, I will say how much I’m hurting but I think it’s not in my vocabulary or in the comprehension of my immediate circle. I’m not the one that struggles. I’m the one that eases the struggle of others.
Somehow, this song had an intimacy and empathy that spoke to my circumstance and I’m grateful.

[Cassibumpkins]

This is why I've loved your music for so long. "This isn't your fault, just let it go" is something I've been needing to hear for two years now and nobody has known how to say to me.
My best friend of 12 years killed herself in 2018, and she warned me before it happened. I feel like I didn't do enough, and I feel enormous guilt every day. Hearing this song brings tears to my eyes, and gives me a sense of relief that I haven't been able to find elsewhere. Just thank you.

[dawncrawford]

🧚The minimalists sent me 🙏
Much Love 💕

[jurassicmarc]

Jonsi is my favourite vocalist of all time his voice is just so much part of the music. I know that sounds daft but no singer alive I connect with more. This is beautiful and blooms into stunning electro pop song. And as with all his work doesnt just hang on a chorus (which is excellent) but is all about the journey.

Stunning

[gilpinsteven]

This is a complete masterpiece of a song. Can't wait to hear what's next from Jónsi.