Hvarf / Heim (Dig)
by: Sigur Ros
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In Icelandic, the word "hvarf" means "disappeared," and the first five tracks of Sigur Rós's double CD set nearly did disappear, having remained unreleased until this collection. Fans will love new opportunities to enjoy the band's precious style--precious save for "I Gaer," which starts out like a music-box and builds to dramatic, Pink Floyd-esque guitar-rawk proportions. The inclusion of two specific tracks, "Von" (meaning "hope") and "Hafsol," will especially delight longtime SR fans; written and recorded during the group's infancy in 1995, these tracks became treasured live performances, having never been captured on disc as their expanded, evolved versions until now. The disc's second portion, "Heim" ("home") is a six-song acoustic set that shows Sigur Rós in a less grandiose, more delicate light. The original versions of each were spread throughout SR's four previous releases, and all six were captured live-to-disc when the band performed a unique tour comprising surprise concerts in settings ranging from deserted fish factories to darkened caves. (The tour has been released separately as an endearing DVD, a companion to this collection entitled Heima.) While totally acoustic, the songs remain full-bodied, lush and lovely, especially the former underground hit "Ágætis byrjun" and "Heysátan," within which you'll hear--if you listen closely--the sounds of chirping birds singing along with the orchestral instruments. --Denise Sheppard
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Album Description:
November 5 sees Sigur Rós release a 2 CD set featuring all-new recordings titled "Hvarf - Heim". The album has two titles because it is in effect two separate, but complementary, entities with two front covers and is issued as a limited edition run of two discs. Open it one way and it's "Hvarf" ("disappeared" or "haven") a five track electric studio record comprising mainly unreleased rarities from Sigur Rós's back-pages, none of which features on "Heima" (the double DVD release issued on the same day). It features three previously unreleased songs (Salka, Hljómalind and Í Gær) alongside radical re-workings of two tracks from their debut album "Von". Open it the other way and it's "Heim" ("home"), a six track live acoustic record, comprising delicate new unplugged versions of some of Sigur Rós's finest moments, which have never been performed in this way before. The band were originally planning to release a more traditional live album to go with the "Heima" tour film, but instead decided upon "Hvarf-Heim" - infinitely more stimulating and exciting than some "will-this-do?" toss-offs of songs they honed to perfection in the studio aeons ago.Hljómalind / Starálfur is released as a limited edition double A-side 7" vinyl single on October 22 as a taster for the album release, but also to celebrate the UK Premiere of the "Heima" film which is on October 24 as part of the BBC's Electric Proms.
In Icelandic, the word "hvarf" means "disappeared," and the first five tracks of Sigur Rós's double CD set nearly did disappear, having remained unreleased until this collection. Fans will love new opportunities to enjoy the band's precious style--precious save for "I Gaer," which starts out like a music-box and builds to dramatic, Pink Floyd-esque guitar-rawk proportions. The inclusion of two specific tracks, "Von" (meaning "hope") and "Hafsol," will especially delight longtime SR fans; written and recorded during the group's infancy in 1995, these tracks became treasured live performances, having never been captured on disc as their expanded, evolved versions until now. The disc's second portion, "Heim" ("home") is a six-song acoustic set that shows Sigur Rós in a less grandiose, more delicate light. The original versions of each were spread throughout SR's four previous releases, and all six were captured live-to-disc when the band performed a unique tour comprising surprise concerts in settings ranging from deserted fish factories to darkened caves. (The tour has been released separately as an endearing DVD, a companion to this collection entitled Heima.) While totally acoustic, the songs remain full-bodied, lush and lovely, especially the former underground hit "Ágætis byrjun" and "Heysátan," within which you'll hear--if you listen closely--the sounds of chirping birds singing along with the orchestral instruments. --Denise Sheppard
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Album Description:
November 5 sees Sigur Rós release a 2 CD set featuring all-new recordings titled "Hvarf - Heim". The album has two titles because it is in effect two separate, but complementary, entities with two front covers and is issued as a limited edition run of two discs. Open it one way and it's "Hvarf" ("disappeared" or "haven") a five track electric studio record comprising mainly unreleased rarities from Sigur Rós's back-pages, none of which features on "Heima" (the double DVD release issued on the same day). It features three previously unreleased songs (Salka, Hljómalind and Í Gær) alongside radical re-workings of two tracks from their debut album "Von". Open it the other way and it's "Heim" ("home"), a six track live acoustic record, comprising delicate new unplugged versions of some of Sigur Rós's finest moments, which have never been performed in this way before. The band were originally planning to release a more traditional live album to go with the "Heima" tour film, but instead decided upon "Hvarf-Heim" - infinitely more stimulating and exciting than some "will-this-do?" toss-offs of songs they honed to perfection in the studio aeons ago.Hljómalind / Starálfur is released as a limited edition double A-side 7" vinyl single on October 22 as a taster for the album release, but also to celebrate the UK Premiere of the "Heima" film which is on October 24 as part of the BBC's Electric Proms.
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- Awesome!
Everything Sigur Ros does is gold, and this album is no exception.It starts off with a number of absolutely explosive and amazing tracks, and then goes into live versions of a number of previously-released songs.These live songs are different from most live recordings, though, in that there are no applause tracks, just the amazing songs with subtle but significant differences of instrumentation and presentation.The music of Sigur Ros makes me calmly ponder the meaning of life and puts me in ... Read More
Rating: - Feel only pity for those who don't listen to Sigur Ros.
My life can now be divided into two halves.Before I discovered Sigur Ros, and after.Before, I'd fire up some Matt Good, some Foo Fighters, a little Kings of Leon, Offspring, etc.I don't know how to get back to that world, and I don't want to.
The English language does not contain the words to describe this kind of music.The closest word I could come up with is Transcendent.
I bought this CD, yes, I bought it as I will buy all this band's CD's, even though I could ... Read More
Rating: - If you haven't listened to this, your life is incomplete.
As a fan of Sigur Rós, this is an absolute must-listen - especially the "Heim" portion, which consists of six acoustic tracks.If you've never had the transcendent experience of seeing them live, the live portion of this release a necessity.You won't get confetti blown out of cannons to the theater ceiling or the haunting silence of an audience in awe, but on a loud enough stereo it's the next best thing.
Rating: - Dreamlike
I'm listening to this album as I write the review, it's such a great work of art.
While I don't speak Icelandic nor understand it, I still appreciate and enjoy listening to this unique band. The combination of electronics, guitars, and especially piano melodies, really soothe me. Sigor Ros has a few upbeat songs on the album, but they also have a fair number of relaxing ones.
My favorite songs are:
- Salka
- Hljomalid
- Von (a simply amazing track) ... Read More
Rating: - Really Different and Beautiful
Sigur Rose has a unique quality that is enchanting to me.Their music is like a tone poem in 4 dimensions and I want to go to Iceland every time I hear them.This is my favorite album of theirs so far.
- Awesome!Everything Sigur Ros does is gold, and this album is no exception.It starts off with a number of absolutely explosive and amazing tracks, and then goes into live versions of a number of previously-released songs.These live songs are different from most live recordings, though, in that there are no applause tracks, just the amazing songs with subtle but significant differences of instrumentation and presentation.The music of Sigur Ros makes me calmly ponder the meaning of life and puts me in ... Read More
Rating:
- Feel only pity for those who don't listen to Sigur Ros.My life can now be divided into two halves.Before I discovered Sigur Ros, and after.Before, I'd fire up some Matt Good, some Foo Fighters, a little Kings of Leon, Offspring, etc.I don't know how to get back to that world, and I don't want to.
The English language does not contain the words to describe this kind of music.The closest word I could come up with is Transcendent.
I bought this CD, yes, I bought it as I will buy all this band's CD's, even though I could ... Read More
Rating:
- If you haven't listened to this, your life is incomplete.As a fan of Sigur Rós, this is an absolute must-listen - especially the "Heim" portion, which consists of six acoustic tracks.If you've never had the transcendent experience of seeing them live, the live portion of this release a necessity.You won't get confetti blown out of cannons to the theater ceiling or the haunting silence of an audience in awe, but on a loud enough stereo it's the next best thing.
Rating:
- DreamlikeI'm listening to this album as I write the review, it's such a great work of art.
While I don't speak Icelandic nor understand it, I still appreciate and enjoy listening to this unique band. The combination of electronics, guitars, and especially piano melodies, really soothe me. Sigor Ros has a few upbeat songs on the album, but they also have a fair number of relaxing ones.
My favorite songs are:
- Salka
- Hljomalid
- Von (a simply amazing track) ... Read More
Rating:
- Really Different and BeautifulSigur Rose has a unique quality that is enchanting to me.Their music is like a tone poem in 4 dimensions and I want to go to Iceland every time I hear them.This is my favorite album of theirs so far.
