Sigur Rós share new version of “Hoppípolla” for “Planet Earth” (video)  November 24, 2016 - 16:41 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Sigur Rós have shared a new version of ‘Hoppípolla’ that was created specially for the David Attenborough-presented BBC series Planet Earth II, NME reports. The original version of the song appeared on their 2005 album ‘Takk’ and was also featured on the soundtrack for the trailer of Planet Earth series one in 2006. Speaking in a statement issued via the BBC, the band said; “In Iceland we are blessed with a seemingly inexhaustible supply of wild and untamed places. But even here, in the very furthest flung corners of Europe’s largest wilderness, the scars of human industry are visible, the plans for future encroachments, by dam and smelter, legion.” You can hear the new version of ‘Hoppípolla’ below. They continued; “If lost the Icelandic highlands are not recoverable. Around the world the story is the same; the traffic, literally, going in one direction. Sigur Rós are proud to be associated with Planet Earth II and its all-important mission to hold us rapt in understanding of, and respect for, this endlessly fascinating, utterly surprising and ultimately fragile place we are lucky enough to call home for a short while.” Earlier this year the band revealed a full 360°-version of the ‘Route One’ project, which allows users to enjoy a rotational view of the Icelandic countryside. The band also unveiled a collaboration with Tate Modern featuring an interactive video experience alongside new music. Titled ‘States of Matter’, the project was split into four “visual journeys” – plasma, air, solid and liquid – which explored the “past, present and future of Tate Modern, the Bankside building that hosts it in London and its new extension.”  Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running”   Partner news |  Latest news Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive”  At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments.OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation.France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |
