Volumen is a music video collection released by Icelandic musician Björk on 30 November 1998 as a VHS and on 31 May 1999 as a DVD. It includes all of Björk's videos until "Hunter". On 2 December 2002, it was reissued as Greatest Hits - Volumen 1993–2003 which includes all the videos to "Nature Is Ancient". A separate DVD released in 2002, Volumen Plus, is available for those who purchased this original release and who want the additional seven videos. It has been certified Gold in the US.
Volumen (video)
"Isobel" is a song by Icelandic singer-songwriter Björk for her second studio album, Post (1995). Written by Sjón based on a story by Björk, the lyrics of "Isobel" tell the story of the title character, who is magically born in a forest and sends a message of instinct amongst the logical thinking of the people of the city. The story of Isobel has been explored in "Human Behaviour" and "Bachelorette", forming a trilogy. The track was released as the second single for the album in August 1995 by One Little Indian. Featuring additional songwriting by Nellee Hooper and Marius de Vries, string arrangements by Eumir Deodato and production by Hooper and Björk, "Isobel" combines a lush orchestral sound with electronic breakbeats.
"Isobel" marked Icelandic poet Sjón's first collaboration as a songwriter, who has frequently written lyrics for Björk since.
Björk performing "Isobel" as part of the Biophilia tour, at the Cirque en Chantier on 24 February 2013
Björk harvests planes from the lamps she has seeded in the Isobel music video.