The Band Comes Home: (Sigur Ros’ Heima)

Smokler on April 15, 2008

Sigur Ros is a dreamlike mostly-instrumental band from Iceland. Several of their songs are on a playlist I listen to while writing. 

Last year, after a long time on the road, the band decided to play several free shows in their native land, concerts in parks, schools, mountainsides and public fairgrounds. They called the documentary they made of the short tour Heima, the Icelandic word for "home."

I think this is such a neat idea that it got me to wondering where I would stage concerts in my home town should I ever return as a giant rockstar. Probably at the Cube, Michigan Stadium, Gallup Park and my elementary school.

Where would you?

Heima is available for rental and purchase (via James McNally).

UPDATE: Mr. McNally’s review of Heima.

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4 Replies to “The Band Comes Home: (Sigur Ros’ Heima)”

  1. Kimberly Blessing April 16, 2008 at 5:07 am

    Kevin, you’re cracking me up — I always say that if I were to go on tour, I’d want to play my elementary school’s multi-purpose room, for old times’ sake. I’d also want to play my high school auditorium (kinda like the Wyld Stalyns) and the Trocadero.
    PS: I’m loving Heima and I strongly suggest that everyone just buy it, as you’ll watch and listen to it again and again…

  2. Kimberly Blessing April 16, 2008 at 5:07 am

    Kevin, you’re cracking me up — I always say that if I were to go on tour, I’d want to play my elementary school’s multi-purpose room, for old times’ sake. I’d also want to play my high school auditorium (kinda like the Wyld Stalyns) and the Trocadero.
    PS: I’m loving Heima and I strongly suggest that everyone just buy it, as you’ll watch and listen to it again and again…

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