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My Mind’s Own Melody (trailer) with music from Daniel Johns (Silverchair)
As previously reported last June, My Mind’s Own Melody is a cinematic modern musical created by Josh Wakely and Daniel Johns (of Silverchair). A full feature film has been developed based on the concept but this trailer is for a short-film version. Keep an eye out for news of limited international screenings over the months ahead…
MY MIND’S OWN MELODY Trailer
A film by Josh Wakely, original music and lyrics by Daniel Johns (Silverchair), featuring the talents of Golden Globe winner Lisa Gerrard, starring David Lyons, My Mind’s Own Melody is a Grace films Production gracefilms.com.au.
~Dan – np: Sigur Rós – Valtari
Fear Factory – ‘The Industrialist’ Trailer
While nothing is “new” per se with their (obvious) choice of theme (the one they always do), this trailer for the upcoming Fear Factory album, The Industrialist, actually made me a bit excited for the new album… especially the ramp up double kick drums at the last 20 seconds…
The new album comes out June 5th, 2012, and it marks the 2nd album since vocalist Burton C. Bell & guitarist Dino Cazares patched up their differences. The new album also features Gene Hoglan on drums (the mega-monsterous drummer from Death, Testament, etc).
~Dan – np: Boards of Canada – High Scores EP
‘Downtown Express’ (film) with Nellie McKay & Philippe Quint
Downtown Express is a new film by David Grubin. Check out the trailer below:
Set in the world of Russian immigrants living in New York City, Downtown Express uses music to explore the clash of old world values against the lure and excitement of a new country. Under the watch of his loving but overbearing father, virtuoso violinist and Juilliard student Sasha (Grammy nominee Philippe Quint) prepares for a critical recital meant to launch his career.
Yet, he is increasingly drawn to the rhythms of the streets of New York, and when he meets singer-songwriter Ramona (acclaimed recording artist Nellie McKay), he joins her band, falls in love, and begins to lead a double life, careening frantically between two worlds. As his classical debut nears, Sasha must decide whether or not to break with his father, forging his own destiny.
And, per the film’s webpage…
[Nellie McKay’s] fifth album is due this September.
Downtown Express opens April 20th 2012 at the Quad Cinema in New York City.
http://downtownexpressfilm.com/
~Dan – np: Radiohead – The King of Limbs
‘Queens of Country’ movie trailer (with Maynard)
New trailer for the movie Queens of Country featuring Lizzy Caplan, Ron Livingston, a mysterious iPod and Tool/A Perfect Circle/Puscifer frontman Maynard James Keenan…
~Dan – np: Sufjan Stevens invites you to Come On Feel the Illinoise!
Steven Wilson – Grace for Drowning (2011)
Update 8/24: there’s a new video for the song “Track One” with the image below, as well as pre-order information at THIS BLOG.
After some news leaking slowly, Porcupine Tree/No-Man/Blackfield frontman Steven Wilson’s next solo album finally has a name… Grace For Drowning. It also has a trailer…
http://www.gracefordrowning.com/
Recapping the news from prior posts:
- it’ll be two 40-45 minute albums in the same package… due “Autumn 2011” (September-ish)
- album names: Deform to Form a Star and Like Dust I Have Cleared From My Eye
- pretty organic feel, mostly inspired by the darker end of vintage progressive music and some… movie soundtrack stuff (Morricone especially)
- the usual array of excellent SW options: double-vinyl release, 5.1 surround sound, hard back book edition, CD, digital…
- Update 7/19: free download… 9-minute full-track by signing up for the mailing list at http://www.gracefordrowning.com/
Stay up with his Facebook page and http://www.gracefordrowning.com/ for the scoop as it develops. Steven just finished up his tour with Blackfield, and also in the works… Storm Corrosion with Opeth’s Mikael Akerfeldt (likely a 2012 release).
~Dan – np: Remy Zero – Villa Elaine 
Kevin Smith :: Red State (official trailer)
Wow, this looks nothing like Kevin Smith (aka Silent Bob) has ever done, either visually or story-wise… Red State (coming 2011)…
It’ll be at Sundance 2011, and hopefully wider distribution shortly thereafter.
~Dan – np: Nickelcreek – This Side
Pink Martini @ OBF (trailer)
Here’s a great new trailer for the upcoming Pink Martini performance at the Oregon Bach Festival (they play Saturday, June 26th at the Hult Center).
OBF tickets are on-sale now… http://oregonbachfestival.com/
~Dan – np: Carissa’s Wierd [sic] – They’ll Only Miss You When You Leave
Burn After Reading
This looks like a good one… Burn After Reading (new Coen Bros. movie)…
~Dan
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