LoudQUIETloud : A FILM ABOUT THE PIXIES
In the history of modern American music there are few bands like the Pixies. Theirs was an unparalleled musical path, influencing countless others despite modest financial success. In 1992, their chief songwriter and vocalist Black Francis announced his intention to quit via a blunt facsimile. That it seemed, was that.
Then to the amazement of everyone, the Pixies reunited in 2004. loudQUIETloud is the story of this unforeseen plot twist - a deeply compelling portrait of four band members and their difficult, tense and ultimately triumphant return.
From the first rehearsal after their reunion to the final bow nearly one year later, the press shy Pixies granted unprecedented access to NY directors Steven Cantor & Matthew Galkin for the duration of their ‘04/’05 tours. The result is an insider’s perspective of the Pixies, some of the fastest selling shows of all time and a fascinating document of the modern touring band. The Pixies’ relationships with each other, their relationships with their family and their fans are brought sharply into focus alongside striking concert footage. From the loud emotional highs of performing to renewed tensions between personnel, the band’s combustible stage dynamic is laid bare.
Featuring the seminal “Where Is My Mind,” “Gouge Away,” “Hey” and many more, Plexi is proud to present loudQUIETloud.
loudQUIETloud: a film about the Pixies (16*)
Steven Cantor and Matthew Galkin, 85min, US 2006
Saturday 28 October, 12.00
FREEDM Studio, Roundhouse, Camden, London
In the history of modern American music there have been few bands like the Pixies. An unparalleled musical path was charted, influencing countless others despite their own modest financial success. Then in 1992, just as it seemed the band were poised for fame, their chief songwriter and vocalist Black Francis announced his intention to quit the band via a blunt fax. That it seemed, was that.
Suddenly after a twelve year gap in 2004, the Pixies reunited and announced a series of shows that would become some of the fastest selling in music history. loudQUIETloud is the story of this unforeseen plot twist - a deeply compelling portrait of four band members and their difficult, tense and ultimately triumphant return.
loudQuietloud is out on DVD from 6 November 2006.
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* This film has been rated by Camden Council.