It's Oh So Quiet by Björk

"It's Oh So Quiet" is a fun and exciting song sung by Björk. In the song, she tells us about how everything is really, really quiet at first. It's so peaceful that you can hear a pin drop! But then, suddenly, everything gets loud and crazy! She sings about how love can be like that too: calm and quiet one moment, and then bursting with excitement the next.

The song goes back and forth between these quiet and loud parts, making it feel like a roller coaster of emotions. When it's quiet, Björk's voice is soft and gentle. When it's loud, she sings with lots of energy and excitement. She even shouts "Zoom!" and "Wow!" to show just how thrilling love can be.

The music in the song also changes a lot. Sometimes it’s slow and peaceful, and other times it’s fast and lively. There are parts with trumpets and drums that make the loud parts feel even more exciting.

Overall, "It's Oh So Quiet" is a song that shows how love can be full of surprises, going from calm and quiet to loud and thrilling in an instant. It’s a fun song to listen to and makes you feel the ups and downs of falling in love!

  1. What is the main theme of the song "It's Oh So Quiet"?
  2. How does Björk's voice change throughout the song?
  3. What instruments are mentioned that add excitement to the loud parts of the song?
  4. Why do you think the song goes from quiet to loud and back again?
  5. Can you think of a time when you felt both calm and excited, like in the song?

Let's go to Iceland

Hi! My name is Mia and I am 8 years old. I want to tell you about my trip to Iceland. It was so cool! One of the most exciting parts was learning about a famous singer named Björk. My parents told me she is very famous in Iceland.

We visited this amazing place called the Björk Museum in Reykjavik. It had so many cool things about her life and music. There were costumes she wore in her concerts and videos of her singing. My favorite part was a big screen where you could watch her music videos. They were so colorful and fun!

Iceland is really pretty with lots of mountains and waterfalls. I loved seeing all the nature around us. But the Björk Museum was my favorite because it was like a magical world of music and colors. I even got a postcard with her picture on it to take home!

  1. Who is Mia?
  2. What country did Mia visit?
  3. What was the name of the singer Mia learned about?
  4. Why did Mia like the Björk Museum the most?
  5. How do you think visiting the Björk Museum influenced Mia's view of music?

My Favourite Band

Hi everyone! I want to tell you about my favorite band, Björk. They are so cool and their music makes me feel happy. I found out about them because my mom listens to their songs a lot. One of my favorite songs is called "It's Oh So Quiet." It has loud and quiet parts that are fun to listen to. I love singing along with it!

One interesting thing about Björk is that the band is named after the singer, Björk Guðmundsdóttir. She is from a country called Iceland. I think that's really cool because I don't know many bands from Iceland. Björk has been making music for a long time, even before I was born. She has a lot of albums, and each one is different and special.

Björk also wears really fancy and strange clothes when she sings. I saw a picture of her wearing a dress that looked like a swan! She loves to be creative with her music and her clothes. That's one of the reasons I like her so much. Her music videos are also very interesting and sometimes a little bit weird, but in a good way!

If you haven't listened to Björk yet, you should give her music a try. I think you will like it as much as I do!

  1. Why does the child like the band Björk?
  2. What is the child's favorite song by Björk?
  3. Where is the singer Björk from?
  4. Can you describe one of the outfits Björk wore that the child mentioned?
  5. Why do you think the child finds Björk's music and videos interesting?

Timeline Activity

After learning all about It's Oh So Quiet by Björk, your job is to create a timeline of Björk's music career. You could add all the important events in their life but you can be inventive and add some interesting things that people might like to read about. You can make it as simply as you like with pen and paper or you can be very inventive. The sky's the limit - go for it!

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