Her live shows are a rare treat – a fusion of wild and absurd costumes, bold colours and acclaimed musicianship.

The tiny Icelandic singer-songwriter can, at the drop of a hat, transform from a bold theatrical presence dominating a stadium to a shy, fairy-like creature, delicately tip-toeing across the stage.

Her shows are an assault on the senses – visually colourful, carefully choreographed and musically expansive.

The variety of her work is likewise breathtaking, from the famously coy It's All So Quiet to the climax-driven Raise Your Flags – which, when performed live, is an exhilarating and euphoric affair.

For this tour Bjork has been accompanied by what she refers to as the 'Wonderbrass' – an all female Icelandic brass section.

Her latest album, Volta, features the single Wanderlust – whose horn-led melody is punctuated by aggressive, computer-generated beats and bass undertones.

Bjork's signature vocals permeate both warm, brassy tones and cold computer-generated beats.

Wanderlust's 3D video – which requires the viewer to wear 3D glasses – is packed with creatures created especially for the work.

The huge, alien-like characters resemble those of The Never Ending Story, Labyrinth or the Dark Crystal.

Like Bjork, the video is at the same time childish and imposing, innocent and unsettling.

Bjork performs at City Hall this Sunday.


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