Heima is the name of a film which was made by the Icelandic band Sigur Ros and released in 2007. It was around this time that I saw Sigur Ros play live for the first time.
Heima means 'home' and the film follows the band as they return home after playing concerts around the world, and play a series of intimate concerts in interesting venues.
One of the reviews of the film on Amazon describes the film really well.
Following their 2006 world tour Sigur Ros arrive home and embark on a free and unannounced tour of their native Iceland,'Heima' is a two disc document of this tour.The first disc includes interviews with the group who explain why the gigs take place in such unusual and rural 'venues' in the outskirts of Iceland including school halls,town halls,disused dams and small fields.As the reasons for playing at these locations are explained you realise that Sigur Ros are very aware of Iceland's geography,history and culture and are reluctant to let Western influence spoil a deep,rich tradition.I smiled when drummer Orri Pall Dyrason explained the reason for playing in a disused but once thriving fish processing factory in the ghost town of Djupavic-"We just wanted to bring some life back to the place for one more time".
Heima means 'home' and the film follows the band as they return home after playing concerts around the world, and play a series of intimate concerts in interesting venues.
One of the reviews of the film on Amazon describes the film really well.
Following their 2006 world tour Sigur Ros arrive home and embark on a free and unannounced tour of their native Iceland,'Heima' is a two disc document of this tour.The first disc includes interviews with the group who explain why the gigs take place in such unusual and rural 'venues' in the outskirts of Iceland including school halls,town halls,disused dams and small fields.As the reasons for playing at these locations are explained you realise that Sigur Ros are very aware of Iceland's geography,history and culture and are reluctant to let Western influence spoil a deep,rich tradition.I smiled when drummer Orri Pall Dyrason explained the reason for playing in a disused but once thriving fish processing factory in the ghost town of Djupavic-"We just wanted to bring some life back to the place for one more time".
It can be viewed on YouTube in a number of versions. The one embedded below is probably the best.
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