Go Quiet
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Go Quiet is a music film directed by Dean DeBlois
, featuring acoustic renditions of all nine songs from the 2010 album Go
by Jón Þór (Jónsi) Birgisson
. The film was created as a counterpart to the lavishly produced studio tracks of Go, with an emphasis on stripped-down intimacy. Go Quiet was filmed in Reykjavík
during New Year, 2010, and features the festive sights and sounds of New Year's Eve in Iceland
. Dean DeBlois, who also directed 2007's Heima
for Sigur Rós
, had this to say of the film's intent: "The concept behind ‘Go Quiet’ was simple: it’s New Year’s Day in Reykjavík, and Jónsi awakens to a trashed house in the wake of his party. He avoids cleaning up and instead procrastinates by playing songs that reflect the night before, the bittersweetness of new year, and the melancholy of a year gone by".
The film was released on standard DVD as part of a limited edition box, including the CD Go
and a booklet.
Dean DeBlois
Dean DeBlois is a Canadian film director, film producer, screenwriter, animator and editor. He is best known for co-writing and co-directing The Oscar-nominated animated films Lilo & Stitch and How to Train Your Dragon , and for directing the acclaimed Sigur Rós documentary/music film...
, featuring acoustic renditions of all nine songs from the 2010 album Go
Go (Jónsi album)
Go is the debut studio album by Icelandic musician Jónsi, frontman of the band Sigur Rós. The album was released on April 5, 2010, through XL Recordings, as reported by a downloadable track from the official site...
by Jón Þór (Jónsi) Birgisson
Jón Þór Birgisson
Jón “Jónsi” Þór Birgisson is the guitarist and vocalist for the Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós. He is known for his use of a cello bow on guitar and his falsetto voice. He is also blind in his right eye and is openly gay. His boyfriend Alex Somers has done much of the graphic design for...
. The film was created as a counterpart to the lavishly produced studio tracks of Go, with an emphasis on stripped-down intimacy. Go Quiet was filmed in Reykjavík
Reykjavík
Reykjavík is the capital and largest city in Iceland.Its latitude at 64°08' N makes it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxaflói Bay...
during New Year, 2010, and features the festive sights and sounds of New Year's Eve in Iceland
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
. Dean DeBlois, who also directed 2007's Heima
Heima
Heima is a documentary film and double DVD set about the tour around Iceland in the summer of 2006 of the band Sigur Rós...
for Sigur Rós
Sigur Rós
Sigur Rós is an Icelandic post-rock band with classicaland minimalist elements. The band is known for its ethereal sound, and frontman Jónsi Birgisson's falsetto vocals and use of bowed guitar. In January 2010, the band announced that they will be on hiatus. Since then, it has since been announced...
, had this to say of the film's intent: "The concept behind ‘Go Quiet’ was simple: it’s New Year’s Day in Reykjavík, and Jónsi awakens to a trashed house in the wake of his party. He avoids cleaning up and instead procrastinates by playing songs that reflect the night before, the bittersweetness of new year, and the melancholy of a year gone by".
The film was released on standard DVD as part of a limited edition box, including the CD Go
Go (Jónsi album)
Go is the debut studio album by Icelandic musician Jónsi, frontman of the band Sigur Rós. The album was released on April 5, 2010, through XL Recordings, as reported by a downloadable track from the official site...
and a booklet.
DVD Chapter listing
- "Intro"
- "Animal Arithmetic"
- "Go Do"
- "Grow Till Tall"
- "Tornado"
- "Hengilás"
- "Kolniður"
- "Sinking Friendships"
- "Boy Lilikoi"
- "Around Us"
- "Credits"