Sigur Rós: Inni­ (Blu-Ray + 2 CD)

Allow me to start off by saying that the primary reason I'm writing this is because I feel that several of the most readily available reviews for this product are unfairly judging it based on how crystal-clear a blu-ray's video capabilities can be. CAN be. Sure, when most people think blu-ray, they think of how the viewer can see every little detail on the screen, even down to stray facial hairs and blemishes. But must every blu-ray release take full advantage of that opportunity? And, if that release does not take full advantage of that capability, does that make the value of the product any lesser? Blu-ray provides the OPTION of this clarity, and, for the most part, Inni does not take full advantage of it, but it is my strong opinion that if this footage was as crystal-clear as many blockbuster blu-ray titles are, it would severely detract from the dreamlike atmosphere so wonderfully created by the combination of Sigur Ros' masterful musicianship and Vincent Morisset's beautiful, albeit sometimes brutal, filming and editing. There are some wonderfully abstract visuals thrown in, and many of them take advantage of the full 1080p resolution, which is nice, but I love how consistent the visuals remain, even if they are very softly focused at times. It plays to Sigur Ros' music's strengths, and only enhances the emotional depth of the performances.Also, the audio quality is impeccable. Sigur Ros have never sounded this good on a home stereo, and I am grateful for the extra sense of immersion the 5.1 surround sound creates. The two audio discs are great as well. I love that the crowd is very muted during the performances, and then after the pieces are done, it's almost like you're cheering along with them!Overall, this is a wonderful Sigur Ros release: artistic, emotional, and a vital addition to a rabid fan's collection, or a wonderful entry-point for a newcomer. I hope this has opened the minds of potential buyers who were turned off by the thought of the visuals of this release not being as crystal clear as they could possibly be... it's for the best!

I'm a fan of Sigur Ros and Bluray and since this is the first ever Sigur Ros bluray released I promptly purchased it.You already know the tracks from the product description so I'll go right into the review.VIDEOI was not too happy with the video quality. I understand that it is meant to be heavily filtered and "scratchy" looking but I didn't expect this much processing. So video-wise this could've been on a VHS tape and would've looked the same. The only exception is in the Extras which contain four songs. Here the video quality was noticeably better and I wish the whole feature looked like this.AUDIOBut the real reason I bought it was for the sound and if you've got a good audio surround set up you're going to be very very happy with this purchase. Solid DTS-HD 5.1 sound. Admittedly, sound quality is not quite as good as John Mayer: Where the Light Is - Live in Los Angeles, but its quite damn close. So that wraps it up I think.Also, quick note on the sound - The four Extra tracks are not in DTS, they're merely 2 channel Dolby Digital. So in one scenario you've got average video but great sound and then you have much better video but average sound. Well, you cant have it all!Now go buy it tiger!

I bought this on bluray as i did with Eddie Vedder and Chris Botti. I didn't buy either of those to watch them, i bought them to listen to music thru my 7.1 speaker system. The audio on this bluray is absolutely breath taking. Its up there with Chris Bottis live in boston for sound quality.I am using an Oppo 93 with pure audio turned on (cancels the video stream so audio sounds even better). The video is very artsy id probably give it 3stars but don't be put off by this fantastic band and incredible HD soundtrack. This is pretty much a very high definition CD as are all concert/music blurays.I give it 5 out of 5 stars. All other reviews have already pointed out the video is very artsy, very grainy and very deep. I personally like it but thats just me. For all who love sigur ros and want incredible SOUND i highly recommend getting this over the dvd.Audio 5/5Video 3/5Have listened to it nonstop since 2PM when i received it.Update: Have been listening to both CDs using my Oppo 93 as a cd player and both cds sound fantastic. Very surprised that there both live CDs and were given a good audio recording. So overall good buy amazing audio quality for bluray and both CDs.

I am a big Sigur Ros fan and was excited to snatch up this bluray to help show my family why. I have seen them live 5 times and each time has been breathtaking, so I figured a proper Sigur Ros concert film would convey that essence. This film unfortunately fails to do that because of a number of poor decisions by the filmmaker. The decision to use black and white rather than color could have worked, yet there is so much post-processing and digital grain filter added that the contrast and video quality are very poor. In terms of cinematography, the majority of the shots are zoomed in detail shots that take away the context entirely for anyone unfamiliar with the band in concert. And the between-tracks footage sprinkled in explains little and makes the band appear pretentious, when it is clear from their EXCELLENT film "Heima" that they are anything but. A straight-ahead, color concert video would have been preferable on all fronts, which is damning and a real shame.So why 3 stars? The audio sounds fantastic, the source material is great, and you get the 2 audio CDs that do capture the greatness of Sigur Ros live in concert. But this could have been so much more. As is, it's pretty much red meat for fans (and worth it for those who are willing to pay based on the audio only), but anyone would be better served by the (unfortunately lower definition) Heima.

This band are in my life to stay, and if you like them as much as I do you HAVE TO have this. Great band footage, awesome sound, and their own unique visuals which are awesome.

10/10

I saw this tour in Wolverhampton, and was amused by all the stunned faces leaving the gig! after having their minds totally destroyed by what can only be described as a full scale sonic attack!!! Don't let it ever be said that quiet is the new loud! Cos listening to people walking into the gig, they were expecting twee Icelandic acoustic! Oh No!The CD's in this set are a fantastic souvenir of this truly mindblowing set! The 5.1 mix on blu-ray and DVD puts you at the sound desk at the gig, brilliant! The only minor let down is the splitting up of the gig and the addition of the interview and early video clips. A minor let down but fantastic souvenir!!

This is not a straight forward concert film. First off is it's shot mainly on black and white film. It has a very art house look to it. Strange angles on the band etc. This film was not made for someone who wants a concert filmed from start to finish. The band is tight. The songs and performances rock, they are full tracks and nice surround mix. I am new to this band but from what I see here I will be checkingout more. Oh and as a bonus with the Blu Ray you also get a two CD soundtrack. What a great band and Blu ray. The only reason I am not giving this five stars is because the running time on the Blu ray is just over an hour but the full show takes 2 CD's so the film could have been a lot longer. Over all very happy with purchase!

If you are a Sigur Rós fan, you won't be disappointed because this stuff is beautifull! If you don't, than try it. Shut out the lights, focus on your soul and listen. Amazing material, well well well done Sigur Rós.