Scott walker is an american composer and poet original name noel scottengel who has lived in england for many years. With sara kestelman, arnie potts, jarvis cocker, scott walker. Of course, 30 century man couldnt be much further from a vh1 special, thanks to its nearexclusive focus on the story of scott walkers music, rather than scott walkers life. David bowie the film s executive producer, radiohead, jarvis cocker, brian eno, damon albarn, neil hannon, marc almond, alison goldfrapp, richard hawley and many more, scott walker. During the recording of scott walkers most recent album the drift, he unnerved the 36piece orchestra. The longawaited film about the most influential and enigmatic figure in rock history a documentary on the influential musician scott walker. Scott walker 30 century man soundtrack from 2007, composed by various artists. Watch the video for 30 century man from scott walkers the life aquatic with steve zissou for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Scott walker 30 century man was made partly in association with the b. Walkers success was largely in the united kingdom, where his first four solo.
During the recording of scott walkers most recent album the drift, he. Scott walker politician born 1967, american politician. The great scott is finally getting a small screen debut here in the usa on the sundance channel. Tracing the undeniable impact scott walker has had on popular music through casual interviews with some of his biggest, highest profile fans, we explore his fascinating trajectory. It charts walkers career in music, with a focus on his songwriting, and features exclusive footage of recording sessions for his most recent.
Scott walker singer 19432019, americanborn british solo singer and member of the walker brothers scott walker. This is the menu loop for the uk bluray release of scott walker 30 century man 2006. The film gets its title from the scott 3 song 30 century man. With damon albarn, dot allison, marc almond, alan bangs. Scott walker 30 century man special edition discogs. Directed by stephen kijak stones in exile, scott walker 30 century man this is a surprising and rewarding journey filmed over 2 years that delves into the extremes of famefortune, betrayal and renewal. See the dwarves and see the giants which one would you choose to be. Scott walker 30 century man is a rare glimpse into the creative world of the most enigmatic figure in rock history, tracing the undeniable impact he has had on popular music through casual interviews with some of his biggest, highest profile fans.
Jul 23, 2017 comments from bowie, marc almond,brian eno,radiohead and johny marr and others on scott walker. A documentary on the influential musician scott walker. A former 60s pop icon widely held as a musical genius, the late scott walker s influence is brilliantly charted in a series of interviews with british musics great and good including brian eno, damon albarn and alison goldfrapp. Scott walker 30 century man is a filmed record of that journey seen through his own eyes and those of his many fans including some of the most famous names in contemporary popular music who also appear including david bowie, sting and radiohead. Walker was known for his baritone voice and an unorthodox career path which took him from 1960s teen pop icon to 21stcentury avantgarde musician. Scott walker 30 century man explores scotts music and career, from his early days as a jobbing bass player on the sunset strip, to megastardom in britains swinging 60s pop scene, and finally to his transformation into a composer of true genius. Scott walker scott walker 30 century man special hmv. Apr 05, 2007 stephen kijaks documentary 30 century man tells the story of that transformation the long and, at times, tortuous journey of artistic discovery that took walker from accidental honeyvoiced frontman to criticallyacclaimed composer. Scott walker 30 century man with johnny marr interview. May 05, 2009 scott walker 30 century man soundtrack from 2007, composed by various artists. And if you cant get that together heres the answer, heres the key you can freeze like a 30.
That focus was one of the keys to how kijak got walker to participate in the making of the film. This is the question thats repeatedly asked of walker, as well as the question that is approximately answered in scott walker. The film also boasts a rare and candid interview with walker himself among the talking heads, as well as exclusive footage of him recording in the studio. From jobbing bass player on las sunset strip, to his domination of the. Scott walker 30 century man is a rare glimpse into the creative world of the most enigmatic figure in rock history, tracing the undeniable impact he has had on.
From jobbing bass player on las sunset strip, to his domination of the british pop scene that. I seen a hand, i seen a vision it was reaching through the clouds to risk a dream, the shadow crossed the sky and. We came through is an oddball cavalry charge featuring one of his occasional forays into ennio morricone spaghetti westernlike production. Reclusive musician scott walker first became famous as a member of the 1960s trio the walker brothers. January 9, 1943 march 22, 2019 was an americanborn british singersongwriter, composer and record producer. About those people who advertise that they will put you in deep freeze, suspend life, and bring you back in the future. Focusing more on the material than the personal scandals or struggles of the artist making it, it serves as a welcome supplementary study for people who, like me, are already fans of scott walker, but also as an excellent primer for those who are entering new territory. Stephen kijaks documentary 30 century man tells the story of that transformation the long and, at times, tortuous journey of artistic discovery that took walker from accidental honeyvoiced frontman to criticallyacclaimed composer. The set comprises five themed cds and a 56page booklet. The old mans back again dedicated to the neostalinist regime lyrics. The film will explore his music and career, from his early days as a.
Film will start running on monday, may 10 at 8pm with other broadcasts to follow. Proms 15 to celebrate the songs between 67 and 70 this week in. Scott walker the old mans back again dedicated to the. Released by lakeshore records in 2009 lako 339672 containing music from scott walker. Scott walker 30 century man soundtrack cd details and availability. Its a story thats difficult to fuck up, and despite a lack of period footage and any kind of flair. Featuring interviews with friends, collaborators and fans including, among others. Scott walker 30 century man explores scott s music and career, from his early days as a jobbing bass player on the sunset strip, to megastardom in britain s swinging 60 s pop scene, and finally to his transformation into a composer of true genius. Sep 10, 2007 scott walker 30 century man was made partly in association with the b.
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