I have become an avid fan of the Icelandic alternative band Sigur Ros. They are truly as unique and fascinating as their homeland, Iceland, which, really, most people don't know a lot about. Their Heima film basically takes a documentary-music style as they travel around Iceland to give free music concerts in bergs, towns, grassy knolls, etc to give back to the public that has given them notoreity. What is different about this film, too, is that it is almost a spiritual experience to watch it, or, at least it is just very different and unique from many American bands that want to make it big or have made it big. Sigur Ros bandmembers talk about space (personal space, soul space) and the attempt to communicate without words. I have never seen a concert film like this before.
Great DVD, it is a documentary of Sigur Ros doing some little concerts in it´s native land of Iceland, great sound, great quality. includes 2 dvd's the first of them is the documentary and the second is just the songs. One thing though, in the box it says it has subtitles in spanish, portuguese, german etc, and it only has subtitles in english and in japanese. If you like Sigur Ros this dvd captures all of their essence.
From start to finish this movie is like a dream, the kind of dream you dont want to wake up from. It takes you on an ambient tour of Iceland, its beautiful landscapes as well as a look into the culture they live in. They play free shows for the Icelandic people in spaces that mean something to each member. Each show is absolutely breathtaking, in some cases you feel as if you are a child listening to music for the first time and truly feeling emotion from the sound Sigur Ros so perfectly orchestrates. This is a perfect DVD in every sense. :)
Excellent is a great word to describe this DVD, actually it is two DVDs, both of them are awesome. It's a great music, great nature scenes and great combination of other things that you can't usually see in every movie or music concert. It has a little bit of everything but it doesn't feel like a uncompact mixture. I recommend you this DVD as much as i can. If you want to make someone or just yourself happy then go after it. *****
The DVD has been out of production for awhile so imagine my utter elation when I found out the store not only carried it, but had BRAND NEW copies as well! the DVD is amazing, everything you would export from the elusive, fascinating, awe-inspiring sigur ros. This is a MUST HAVE for any fan of their music and aesthetic!
I watched this on an IcelandAir flight to Iceland. It is beautiful and different music... very relaxing. The film is interesting... you get to see the REAL Iceland as the band travels to small villages. When I returned home I kept thinking about this DVD, and finally bought it. My friends like it as much as I do!
This is an excellent DVD. The documentary portion is wonderfully put together featuring some of their best pieces accompanied by beautiful scenes of Iceland. This DVD really made me want to see the beauty of Iceland for myself someday. Get this, you will not regret it.
Easily one of the greatest Musical documentaries I have ever seen. It is beautifully done and the picture is crystal clear. Wonderful buy.
Love the DVD. Simply breathtaking. Love Sigur Ros. If you like good music, this is one of the best music films out there. Purchase was very reasonable and packaged new. Great deal.
Beautiful and captivatingly moving. First album in 2 years anfd obviously good things come to those who wait. I think this one beats Agaetis Byrjun as my favorite! Must have!
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