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52 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Sigur Ros have never done things traditionally. Why then, would one expect the same from a concert film of theirs? You wouldn't. And in that respect, you are not disappointed. First off, "Heima" is as far from the traditional concert recording as you can get. No jump cut zooms, no pans across the screaming crowd, no cuts to call-and-response singalongs.
It follows the band in performance at seven concerts in Iceland in Summer 2006, and presents a non-linear, thematically-linked selection of their music. Each song is adjoined by minimal commentary from the band themselves : making clear that the band as individuals are frankly miniscule in interest compared to their ethereal, alien music. In many ways, "Heima" is a concert film in the same way that "Pink Floyd in Pompeii" is : it is a document of a group performing unusual music far removed from the usual enormodrome, crowd-pleasing way. No sign of Hamish Hamilton or Blue Leach here, and it can be more accurately described as a musical film.
In many ways, "Heima" looks as if it were funded by the Icelandic Tourist Board. Vast swathes of the live performance are in fact documented, not by prosaic shots of the band performing in an Icelandic arena, but by beautiful, engrossing, timelapse photography of nature, of open roads, dockyards, seafront, playing children, drying clothes, and the faces of the concert goers themselves. The focus is, as always, far from the band and the cult of personality itself. In this context, the music becomes a soundtrack to an internal meditation, a reflection upon the nature of the life we live, evoking the kind of self-examination that very few other artists ever achieve. In one segment, the band perform at a deserted school classroom, in another, at a local town hall dinner dance. In between this, the photography gently captures lapping waves, and rising sunsets. It evokes a sense of a way of life rarely captured in film - and it makes me want to go to Iceland and live there. The first DVD covers all the material in an encompassing, otherworldly fashion that somehow manages to be nostalgic for something as recent as last summer. The second DVD meanwhile, comprises of `deleted scenes' - or, more accurately the full performance as featured in part in the film, whilst maintaining the same type of wonderfully evocative imagery and musical levitation that Sigue Ros have made their trademark.
"Heima" (translation : Home) is a new type of concert film and one that other bands would be wary of emulating as it is clearly an intensely personal vision of a way of life alien to many people in the Western World. It is unique, successful, haunting, and probably one of the best music films ever made.
It follows the band in performance at seven concerts in Iceland in Summer 2006, and presents a non-linear, thematically-linked selection of their music. Each song is adjoined by minimal commentary from the band themselves : making clear that the band as individuals are frankly miniscule in interest compared to their ethereal, alien music. In many ways, "Heima" is a concert film in the same way that "Pink Floyd in Pompeii" is : it is a document of a group performing unusual music far removed from the usual enormodrome, crowd-pleasing way. No sign of Hamish Hamilton or Blue Leach here, and it can be more accurately described as a musical film.
In many ways, "Heima" looks as if it were funded by the Icelandic Tourist Board. Vast swathes of the live performance are in fact documented, not by prosaic shots of the band performing in an Icelandic arena, but by beautiful, engrossing, timelapse photography of nature, of open roads, dockyards, seafront, playing children, drying clothes, and the faces of the concert goers themselves. The focus is, as always, far from the band and the cult of personality itself. In this context, the music becomes a soundtrack to an internal meditation, a reflection upon the nature of the life we live, evoking the kind of self-examination that very few other artists ever achieve. In one segment, the band perform at a deserted school classroom, in another, at a local town hall dinner dance. In between this, the photography gently captures lapping waves, and rising sunsets. It evokes a sense of a way of life rarely captured in film - and it makes me want to go to Iceland and live there. The first DVD covers all the material in an encompassing, otherworldly fashion that somehow manages to be nostalgic for something as recent as last summer. The second DVD meanwhile, comprises of `deleted scenes' - or, more accurately the full performance as featured in part in the film, whilst maintaining the same type of wonderfully evocative imagery and musical levitation that Sigue Ros have made their trademark.
"Heima" (translation : Home) is a new type of concert film and one that other bands would be wary of emulating as it is clearly an intensely personal vision of a way of life alien to many people in the Western World. It is unique, successful, haunting, and probably one of the best music films ever made.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is as good as a music DVD can get IMHO. I was also moved to tears in parts. The whole tour was done through Iceland for free and the generosity overflows out of the DVD and into your lap. I've seen them live and this absolutely captures it. Some of my favourite parts are when the band use the word "nice" all the time. It now has a whole new meaning for me.
Somehow Sigur Ros make more sense now in context.
Somehow Sigur Ros make more sense now in context.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Anyone contemplating buying this will already know how they feel about the music of Sigur Ros, so i'll just say that it's here in abundance and leave it at that. Aside from that, there's something quite magical about this film, which is largely due to it being shot in some of the most beautiful locations on the planet. The camerawork is imaginative but subdued, in muted and cool tones. It looks like the work of a great stills photographer. I love how the camera moves intimately among the musicians and the small gatherings of people in town halls and open air spaces, catching the light perfectly in each place. Also the opening sequence of film played backwards is quite spectacularly beautiful. This film made me want to jump on the next plane to Iceland.
Also, if you're interested in photography, or Iceland, it's worth paying the few extra pounds for the photo book. It's a beautiful compliment to the film.
Also, if you're interested in photography, or Iceland, it's worth paying the few extra pounds for the photo book. It's a beautiful compliment to the film.
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Accidental Discovery
10 years after their first album hit the streets I watched Heima and was absolutely bowled over by it. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. H. Thomas
Ineffable
The sum total effect is nothing short of magical.
An art form that picks up the viewer and invites you to look with new glasses at everything around you. Read more
An art form that picks up the viewer and invites you to look with new glasses at everything around you. Read more
Published 15 months ago by David Wade
Visual masterpiece
Amazing material from tour of great Icelandic band. Beautiful documentary not only about influencing musicians, but about roots they grown up from-icelandic... Read more
Published 19 months ago by rj
great entertainment
The music on this is superb and togehter with the sceenes on the DVD is amazing either to watch or have in the background. Read more
Published 21 months ago by morton 47
Breathtaking...
There is nothing to dislike about this film, some people have said you need to be a fan of Sigur Ros' music to appreciate this film, but I have to beg to differ. Read more
Published on 26 July 2009 by Mr. H. M. Griffiths
Heima Special Edition = Amazing!
This is an amazing DVD to own. Any fans of the band will love it as it is so well put together! And even those not sure of what they think of Sigur Ros may be swayed by it. Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2009 by M. Young
Beautiful
"Heima" is one of the most enjoyable music DVDs I have ever purchased. Don't expect a concert recording, or a documentary for that matter. Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2009 by Peter Lee
Visually Stunning and Emotionally Moving DVD
I have been a fan of Sigur Ros for a long time now and I first came across Heima when the band made it available on YouTube for fans. I was hooked within seconds. Read more
Published on 26 Nov 2008 by Hugh Finnegan
Staggeringly great
Heima is a work of utter genius.
The visuals alone make this a DVD well worth viewing. Iceland is like no other place on earth, raw and desolate in places but always... Read more
The visuals alone make this a DVD well worth viewing. Iceland is like no other place on earth, raw and desolate in places but always... Read more
Published on 12 Nov 2008 by Jason
Simply stunning
I can only reiterate what has already been said. This is not just a music DVD, but rather a work of art to be compared with the best albums of all times. Read more
Published on 26 July 2008 by J. Morris
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