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Summary: A truly fascinating documentary.
Comment: Wow. Where do I begin? I was never a Björk fan until a few years ago when she released her album, Medulla. I didn't like it at first, but it soon began to grow on me and a few weeks later I loved it! Soon after, I bought this wonderful DVD.
How lucky we are to go behind the scenes of this amazing, intimate and innovative album composed solely of human voices! We follow Björk and other talents as they travel around the world recording and composing the album. It is raw and spontaneous and it's quite fascinating to see Björk in the process of making music. I especially enjoyed the parts with the choir and Rahzel. But really, the whole documentary is great. It runs at a brief, but perfect 50 minutes. I love it and continue to watch it. I highly recommend it, and not only to a Björk fan; even if you're not huge on her, I'm sure it will probably still be interesting for you.
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Summary: Important Album, Important Documentary
Comment: There is only one Bjork; there is only one Medulla. This detailed documentary shows just how much creativity, cooperation, passion, and effort went into the creation of a truly innovative project.
If you're unfamiliar with the album, all you need to know is that it was created solely using sounds made by the human voice. And it's amazing. The End. Me done. You go buy now.Medúlla
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Summary: Gotta Love Bjork
Comment: Now this is a different DVD, unusually clever if you really pay attention. She talks about the ideas for the CD Medulla. It is very interesting hearing Bjork speak in her Icelandic tongue with the English translations, she is fascinating. This is a naturally good DVD, and it is amusing to watch. It is amazing what she does with just voices and no musical instruments. Just don't forget to press play, as the opening song will continue to play and after a while will grow on you, :) This is a somewhat visual version of Medulla.
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Summary: the ghost in the machine
Comment: While there is something slightly unsettling about taking part (analyzing) an album as brilliant as Medulla (one could argue that it should simply be experienced - without linear analysis/discernment/overkill), what could possibly evoke more curiosity than the prospect of getting inside this remarkable woman's brain?
This is ultimately a work that satisfies at many levels, but primarily at the goal of figuring out, to some extent, what makes such an ingenious machine work: of getting a grasp on the ghost within the machine.
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Summary: Documentation of Primal Music
Comment: This DVD. in my opinion, was way too short...but I think its because I liked it so much! Its amazing how strange all the vocal pieces sound alone but when added together, get this huge, unorthodox sound. Its really a renaissance album focusing on the individual and the amazing complexity of the human voice. The artists in this film are definately no average people. I think, to make music like this, you have to walk to edge of craziness. Bjork definately thinks outside the box and this DVD really shows her creativeness as an artist. Plus, Rahzel, the beat boxer, is just out of this world. You won't be dissapointed.
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