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Sigur Rós have proven many times that their music is the ideal soundtrack for anything pure, fragile, emotive, dreamy or any positive adjective that is associated with their adventurous, expansive music. On 2007’s Hvarf/Heim the quartet focused on their homeland Iceland and wandering through it with the primary aim of bringing joy and beauty of art to all the human beings on this cold island. The movie is as eclectic as their colourful music; the main stars are not only members of Sigur Rós, but it’s every person that appeared on their concert and expressed any kind of emotion. From smile to tears to surprised amazement asking “who are they?”

Four years later in the middle of their silent period comes Inni (out November 7th), which is in deep contrast with the debut movie. As the name suggests, Inni is directed inwards, into the minds and hearts of the band. Looking inside results in numerous elements which make the movie much different from the first one: black and white chamber atmosphere strengthened by omnipresent close-ups and intimate slow-motion footage. These four post-everything stars are seen deeply concentrated on their hobby, passion and job: transforming emotions into tones, melodies and complex music.

The live version of Festival is a perfect example. It starts out of silence with just a single bow on the string and Jónsi’s falsetto. The slowed down nature makes Festival even more absorbing; every note comes with a hesitation to deliver it perfect in the most right moment. While the first part portrays the singer somewhat afterwards – expressing his mourning happiness to the emptiness and silence – the second part comes all of a sudden with a full composition of instruments and their perceptions. Now it’s not about the singer’s loneliness; he’s accompanied by his band-mates in a mission to reach a perfection. Catharsis. Simplicity in chaos. Inni is not a look forward for the new future of their music. It’s a stare inwards to see another version of yourself. An epic stare. (Be sure to check also this impressive video for Festival)