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Hvarf/Heim | 
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| Artist: Sigur Ros
Label: EMI Records
Category: Music
List Price: £17.99
Buy New: £4.98
You Save: £13.01 (72%)
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Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 1323
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.5
EAN: 5099950256624
ASIN: B000T05R8G
Release Date: November 5, 2007
Availability: Pre-Order (0-0 Business Days)
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | Salka | | • | Hljomalind | | • | I Gaer | | • | Von | | • | Hafsol |
Disc 2
| • | Samskeyti (Live) | | • | Staralfur (Live) | | • | Vaka (Live) | | • | Agaetis Byrjun (Live) | | • | Heysatan (Live) | | • | Von (Live) |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.co.uk Review
Trust Sigur Ros to be different. When asked to put together an album release to accompany their recent film (Heima), the Icelandic mavericks could have lazily slung together a selection of the songs that appear on the film. But, no. Instead they create Hvarf/Heim, a double album that collects together unreleased songs, live versions and reworkings in order to give their fans a little more value for money--and to maintain their reputation for going against the commercial grain. The first disc, Hvarf ("disappeared," or "haven"), collects together three previously unreleased cuts ("salka," "hljomalind," and "i gaer"), which possess the same beautiful, cascading instrumentation and gentle, slow-burn emotions we now expect from the band. There are also two beguiling re-imaginings from the band's first album, "Von," namely, live favorite "Hafsol" and the title track. Heim ("Home"), meanwhile comprises live acoustic versions of some Sigur Ros faves: "Untitled 3", "Staralfur", "Samskeyti", "Ageatis Byrjun", "Vaka", and "Heysatan" all get a new lease of life via these spellbinding performances, all recorded in Iceland during their 2006/2007 tour. This is an imaginatively complied collection whose subtly transcendent beauty is likely to both sate most Sigur Ros fans and excite newcomers alike. --Paul Sullivan
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| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
 An album of two halves November 5, 2007
Matt Niner (cheshunt, hertfordshire United Kingdom)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
For the record I'm a huge Sigur Ros fan, I love all the albums (including Von) and I was very excited about the Hvarf portion of this double disk set.
However first I must mention the Heim side. Acoustic live takes of previous album tracks could have gone either way, thankfully they turned out great. Samskeyti one of my favourite ( ) tracks shines out for me and the other tracks show a different, slightly more vulnerable side to the originals.
Hvarf was what I was really interested in however and I must say I was really overwhelmed in parts. Salka starts of things very nicely with some really powerful passages before current single Hljomalind cuts through, its a great track full of sparkle. The next track I gaer is a completely different prospect altogether with sinister xylophones in the intro with a almost Muse feel before a wall of Glosoli style noise smashes the thing wide open. Its great stuff. Then the reworking of Von and Hoppipolla b-side Hafsol finish up proceedings nicely.
All in all its a 2 disk summary of everything that makes sigur ros an amazing one of a kind band...Now i just wish my copy of Heima would arrive!
Just one thing... April 25, 2008
J. ONG (London, UK)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This collection is worth getting, whether you're a die-hard Sigur Ros fan or a newbie, even if it's for just one track: I Gaer
Listen to it and prepare to get blown away....
I Gaer is also getting some airplay on TV as promo music on one of the terrestrial channels...
sun, stars, moon and beyond... November 15, 2007
Dr. Robert A. Josey (Scottish Highlands)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I didn't know quite what to expect from this double-album. One album of studio recordings of live favourites - 'Hvarf'. The other a live album - 'Heim'. Hhhhmmm.
I certainly didn't expect anything quite so stunning, beautiful and incendiary. 'Hvarf' is wonderful beyond words - this is what music can be at the utmost points of feeling and emotion. It touches deep in the heart, in the soul. Music where you feel transfixed and unsteady on your feet after hearing it - it will reduce you to tears such is its impact.
'Heim' is lovely too - with all kinds of instrumental variations on known themes.
But 'Hvarf?... the sun, stars, moon and beyond...
Stunning (Again) October 31, 2007
Kieren Thomson (Brading, Isle Of Wight)
8 out of 13 found this review helpful
To accompany the DVD release of 'Heima', Sigur Ros have returned with an album every bit as good as 2005's 'Takk'. The melodies yet again revert back to a very Icelandic atmosphere, as if you are listening to the album as you are walking through the centre of Reykjavik. The second CD just proves how mind-blowing the band can be live. We need this band to come to England for a tour!
It's not short and sweet, but that just makes it all the more fantastic. Essential.
Majestic, achingly beautiful music November 10, 2007
K. Quinn (Richhill, Northern Ireland)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
What can I say about Sigur Ros that has not been said already. This band and their music deserve your attention. I don't think the term 'brilliant' quite covers them. It's hard sometimes not to think while listening to tracks such as 'Von' or 'Samskeyti' to name but two, that maybe there are higher powers involved...an element of the divine inspiring them. This double album is certainly a tale of 2 halves...2 different sides to the same coin. Once again Sigur Ros and their wonderful backing band Amiina have the ability to musically take you inside yourself and tug on your heart strings. You will not regret buying this...or for that matter the fabulous DVD 'Heim' a true work of art.
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