loudQUIETloud:
A Film About
The Pixies
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"Basically
I was trying to rip off The Pixies” is the opening quote by Kurt
Cobain regarding grunge classic “Smells Like teen Spirit”.
It’s not just Nirvana who were influenced. Different tracks bring
to mind a plethora of other bands in this fascinating fly on the wall
documentary directed by Steven Cantor and Matthew Galkin.
The film follows the band on their comeback tour, reformed in 2004 after
an acrimonious split in the early nineties.
Since the split, and perhaps Kurt Cobain’s early departure from
the world, the band’s legend has grown. Old fans remain loyal
whilst a new, obsessive, fan base has steadily increased. Much to the
band’s surprise, every concert sells out and fast!
Founder member Black Francis’, real name Charles, Frank Black
as a solo artist, relationship with bassist Kim Deal, herself part of
The Breeders formed with her twin sister Kelly, was largely to blame
for the split in the first place. Now, years on, they have mellowed
although it’s clear they’ll never be best friends.
If you are a Pixies fan you wont need to read this because you’ll
probably already be camped outside a cinema box office. If you’ve
never heard them before then check this film out, if only to list the
many bands that pop into your head as each new tune is performed.
by Chris Cooper
