Music Monday: Sigur Ros at the Drafthouse
Posted by marissalicious on April 22, 2008
I realize it is a little late notice but if you happen to see this soon, head on over to the Alamo Drafthouse Downtown (aka The Ritz) for their weekly Music Monday series. Each Monday they play a music film for only $2. Pretty great deal if you ask me.
Tonight is not just an ordinary ‘Music Monday’ though. Tonight at 10 pm they are playing “Sigur Ros – HEIMA.” The Drafthouse despriction says HEIMA is“a breathtaking documentary/concert film [chronicling] their tour around their home country in 2006 where they preformed a series of free, unannounced concerts in rural areas. There is no actual narrative or plot in the film, in fact it’s like going to a Sigur Ros concert.
Let’s pause there and realize that going to a Sigur Ros concert would be an undoubtedly beautiful experience. A chance to come close to experiencing that is very promising. The film consists of interviews, concert footage, and music done only for the film.
The site also says the film is “an experience, a beautiful, poetic and intense experience that captures the audience and keeps them focused on the subject.”
Did I mention you can get this promised experience for only TWO dollars? But wait, there is icing on the cake. If the music isn’t enough, the Drafthouse offers Music Monday Specials on food and drinks. Tonight you get a free large popcorn if you buy a bucket of beer. And if popcorn isn’t your thing, they also offer a free large soda or $2 Alamo Ale with the purchase of a pizza!
There is no reason not to rush downtown immediately! Check out the trailer before you go.
