DVD Description
"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 has just released his first album in over 10 years, "The Drift" on 4 A.D. Records. The film features 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…
Collaborators include acclaimed DP/Director Grant Gee ("Radiohead: Meeting People is Easy") and Graham Wood, formerly of legendary design collective Tomato.
Product Description
Featuring interviews with friends, collaborators and fans including, among others: 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: 30 Century Man paints a fascinating portrait of the ultimate cult artist. Exclusive behind the scenes footage of the making of Walker s new album The Drift, his first album in 10 years plus a rare and exclusive interview with the man himself will delight fans whilst introducing new audiences to a man who has inspired unprecedented critical acclaim and undying devotion. Featuring interviews with friends, collaborators and fans including, among others: 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: 30 Century Man paints an illuminating portrait of the ultimate cult artist. Director Stephen Kijak (Cinemania) expertly traces Walker s remarkable career, exploring his early days as a jobbing bass player on the Sunset Strip, to mega-stardom in Britain s swinging 60 s pop scene with The Walker Brothers. Perhaps most fascinating is Walker s retreat from the public eye and his transformation into a composer of true genius, an uncompromising and serious musician working at the peak of his powers. Featuring exclusive behind the scenes footage of the making of Walker s new album The Drift, his first record in 10 years plus a rare and surprisingly candid interview with the man himself, Scott Walker: 30 Century Man will delight fans whilst introducing new audiences to an enigmatic figure who has inspired unprecedented critical acclaim and undying devotion.
by Lewis Williams
~ Scott Walker
~ Scott Walker
~ Scott Walker
