It’s hard to think of Sigur Rós as your ordinary band, first off they have their own made up language which slightly resembles Icelandic, they have a very unique way of composing and Jonsi’s voice alone sets them miles apart.
Heima translates to “at home”, so it’s self evident that their first feature film is intended to reveal a passion or devotion towards their home, Iceland, the land of many musical marvels, the country that’s economically falling apart right now, an island with such great beauty exhibited in this film in an uncomposed natural way.
The documentary chronicled a series of free, unannounced concerts around the country with a mix of acoustic sets and larger scale concerts for a select audience.. Whether it’s an abandoned fish factory with unusual acoustic characteristics or an open air concert near a small isolated village, still maintaining a very intimate atmosphere, it leaves a beautiful audiovisual experience and feels every bit as mystical as a Sigur Rós album.
This astonishing portrait predates their last effort, but to me best brings out their most subtle album, “()” aka The Bracket Album. Even for a first time listener it’s a great introduction. Take a look at the trailer and let your senses speak for itself.
I don’t recommend it but the entire film in it’s crappiest quality is available at google video. Do cop at amazon.
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