Scott Walker - 30th Century Man (trailer)
"Scott Walker: 30 Century Man" is a long-overdue look at one of the most influential and enigmatic figures in rock history.The film will explore his music and career, from his early days as a jobbing bass player on the Sunset Strip, to mega-stardom in Britain's swinging 60's pop scene as lead singer of The Walker Brothers, to his evolution into one of the most astonishing soundmakers of the last few decades.
He's 63 years old and is about to release his first album in over 10 years, "The Drift" on 4AD on June 20th (although the album is now available on iTunes). The film will feature exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the making of the album as well as interviews with friends, collaborators, and fans including, among others:
David Bowie, Radiohead, Jarvis Cocker (Pulp), Brian Eno, Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz), Neil Hannon (The Divine Comedy), Marc Almond, Alison Goldfrapp, Sting, Dot Allison, Simon Raymonde (Cocteau Twins), Richard Hawley, Rob Ellis, Johnny Marr, Gavin Friday, Lulu, Peter Olliff, Angela Morley, Ute Lemper, Ed Bicknell, Evan Parker, Benjamin Biolay, Hector Zazou, Mo Foster, Phil Sheppard, Pete Walsh, and more.
Directed by Stephen Kijak, who brought you the delightfully deranged documentary CINEMANIA (a profile of 5 of NYC's most manic film buffs), this is a different form of obsession altogether. Inspiring god-like devotion from fans, Scott Walker's has a cult that has grown considerably since his 1995 release "Tilt", a dark and difficult masterwork. His new album takes that sound further than anyone could have imagined...
Channel: Music
Uploaded: May 22, 2006 at 3:07 pm
Author: beggars
Length: 07:04
Rating: 4.75
Views: 74290
Tags: 4ad BBC bowie brian brothers documentary drift eno scott the walker
Video Comments
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allymack27 (October 5, 2008 at 5:33 pm)
I first listened to scott walker after seeing no country for old men fairly recently, and I immediately thought that if anton chigurgh made music it would sound like this. anyways nothing like finding a new musician you like...
DreamedOfHugeSpiders (September 25, 2008 at 10:56 am)
fasciating. thanks.
not sure I want the artists I most admire to become "recognised". when the trendy brigade start liking something it's time to pack up and move home.
taikinasuikka (September 19, 2008 at 2:12 pm)
Come on, don`t be so negative. You should try punching some pork. It`s super duper.
panchovans (August 26, 2008 at 8:11 pm)
that stuff in the studio is someone with too much time, too much money and someone who takes himself and pop music far far too seriously. if he'd worked a proper day in his life maybe he'd be too tired to have bad dreams.
cincyreds75 (July 19, 2008 at 12:22 am)
How can someone in the US see this movie?
dowling1981 (June 23, 2008 at 9:58 am)
But a question's status as self-explanatory is surely subjective to each individual, no?
Welloiledcog (June 20, 2008 at 10:57 pm)
Because asking self-explanatory questions deserves no reply.
dowling1981 (June 20, 2008 at 10:04 am)
Why would I ask them if I knew the answer?
Welloiledcog (June 19, 2008 at 10:15 am)
Yes - but it has to have some sort of credibility wouldn't you agree? Kind of an ambiguous question you've have there. As are you referring to me, or the world in general. Either way, like myself, maybe you should have a go at answering your own questions once in a while too.
dowling1981 (June 18, 2008 at 10:10 am)
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