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. Reclusive musician scott walker first became famous as a member of the 1960s trio the walker brothers. With damon albarn, dot allison, marc almond, alan bangs. Featuring interviews with friends, collaborators and fans including, among others. The moviegoer is the seventh studio album by the american solo artist scott walker.
A former 60s pop icon widely held as a musical genius, the late scott walkers influence is brilliantly charted in a series of interviews with british musics great and good including brian eno, damon albarn and alison goldfrapp. A documentary on the influential musician scott walker. Its a story thats difficult to fuck up, and despite a lack of period footage and any kind of flair. 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. A e d see the dwarves and see the giants g a which one would you choose to be e d and if you cant get that together g a heres the answer heres the key e d a you can freeze like a 30th century man d a like a 30 century man e d ill save my breath and take it with me g a til a hundred years or so e d shame you wont be there to see me g a shakin hands with charles degaul e d a play. It charts walkers career in music, with a focus on his songwriting, and features exclusive footage of recording sessions for his most recent album, the drift. Scott walker 30 century man soundtrack from 2007, composed by various artists. Love her, through most stages of his career, including selections from most of drift 2006. 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 century man like a. No singles were released from the album, though this way mary was later released as a bside to walker s 1973 single the me i never knew. I decided to order it and put it in my basked and saved till later in case i changed my mind, i finally ordered it but delayed watching it for the same reasons as. Return of the jedi soundtrack revenge restoration edition by john williams. Dec 17, 2008 a documentary on the influential musician 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. The film features interviews with david bowie, brian eno, alison goldfrapp, jarvis cocker, sting and radiohead, and was premiered at the berlinale in 2007. The film gets its title from the scott 3 song 30 century man. Scott walker 30 century man dvd 2007 in my younger days scott walker was my idol, i was hesitant about buying this dvd as i thought it might be better to remember him as he was. His songs ive heard here and there over the years the cover of no regrets by midge ure was the most familiar of walkers songs to me but i never knew who he was until seeing the documentary scott walker. It charts walker s career in music, with a focus on his songwriting, and features exclusive footage of recording sessions for his most recent album, the drift. During the recording of scott walkers most recent album the drift, he unnerved the 36piece orchestra. With sara kestelman, arnie potts, jarvis cocker, scott walker. 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. This is the menu loop for the uk bluray release of scott walker 30 century man 2006. The film is 30 century man and the subject is scott walker. It is directed and coproduced by stephen kijak, with grant gee serving as director of photography. Released by lakeshore records in 2009 lako 339672 containing music from scott walker. The album consists solely of renditions of film theme songs originally performed by other artists.
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 soundtrack cd details and availability. Theatre of blood soundtrack by julian surma, ian taylor popular ost. No singles were released from the album, though this way mary was later released as a bside to walkers 1973 single the me i never knew. 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. Once upon a time in the 1960s, three typical tall, skinny sunset strip denizens with long hair and bangs past their eyebrows plus failed c. This documentary examines his career, from briefly popular teen idol to increasingly. Scott walker scott walker 30 century man special hmv. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. 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. See the dwarves and see the giants which one would you choose to be. Sep 10, 2007 scott walker 30 century man was made partly in association with the b. Once a posterboy in 60s band the walker brothers, scott left to produce.
It was released later in 2007 in cinemas and on dvd in the uk by verve pictures and went on to become one of the most critically acclaimed documentaries. A filmmaker observes reclusive musician scott walker as he records his 2006 album, the drift. Scott walker 30 century man was made partly in association with the b. 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. About those people who advertise that they will put you in deep freeze, suspend life, and bring you back in the future. In an extraordinary career that spans over 40 years, americanborn scott walker has been both the most. Scary movie 12 soundtrack by david kitay franz liszt. 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. It was released in october 1972 but failed to chart. Director stephen kijak cinemania expertly traces walkers remarkable career. Dec 03, 2010 if you asked me a day ago who is scott walker.
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