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: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: beggars
Length: 07:04
Rating: 4.76
Views: 82756
Tags: 4ad BBC bowie brian brothers documentary drift eno scott the walker
Video Comments
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mark919 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Nice post. I do hope that more people begin to listen to and appreciate one of the most interesting and compelling singers on the planet. I wonder if Scott Walker and producer Matthew Herbert will ever work together.
ssballs (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Thanks for the post.
jbabylonb (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
for qaf fans Scott is one of Gale Harolds fav and after you watch this and listen to the work that Scott does you also will become a fan. You may remember a hit song he sang in the 60,s The Sun Ant Gonna Shine Anymore, It was and still is a most beautiful song. give it a listen.
unashamedevangelist (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Matthew 10
37 Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. 39 Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
antijoke (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Interesting that, after living in the UK for 40 years, his accent is still pretty much Midwestern American.
I hope this is released on DVD in the US soon.
genista2001 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
As a teenager I loved Scott Walker with the Walker Brothers and always wondered what happened to him. His voice is still as beautiful as it was 40 years ago. I saw this doco last week and have been haunted by his voice and the quality of his work - a genius ahead of his time. I believe he will be truly appreciated and legendary 100 years from now, a real 30th century man. Love you Scott xxx
carmencamacho01 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I just watched your video, 30 Century man, loved it, it's been so long since I've even heard anything about Scott Walker. This man is brilliant. Love ya!
gamefreak185 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
uhh wow this video has 2 be one of the Silliest and sexiest vids online. just like me! f
allymack27 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
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 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 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. |
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