Reinventing New Order: A review on Decades
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]“What this project is, it’s not about nostalgia, we are trying to work at what can be done now. We’re trying not to look backwards, I think.” Liam Gillick, artist of the “So It Goes” New Order show. This phrase can probably be applied to the whole “New Order: Decades” documentary. Although there’s […]
Jazz for Life
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]What is it in Jazz music that makes it so attractive? Why does it have some of the most loyal fans, even after so many years after its prime? Of course jazz came out of the spiritual songs of the oppressed african-americans, through the blues, to the swing and New Orleans style, but the […]
A complex Synth Universe
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Imagine entering a long hallway. Strong light that resembles the Californian sun shows you the way through the fan palms that cover the walls. A subtle, yet recognizable sound reaches your ears but you can’t really understand what it is. It sounds like disco or Italo Disco but you wouldn’t dare to frivolously label […]
IN-EDIT picks from IFFR 2020
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]It’s IFFR again! The International Film Festival of Rotterdam has started and as always, the program is spectacular! From the wide variety of titles, we chose to present to you the music films that you can watch at this year’s festival. So, just hop on a train, get to Rotterdam (if you don’t live […]
Keith Haring: An artist for the people
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Infamous for his graffiti styled pop art, Keith Haring’s iconic style comprised of silhouetted figures using solid, bold lines and vibrant colours that saw him blur “high” and “low” art. Haring had a unique ability to simultaneously attract a mass audience while spreading awareness for a variety of social causes, using a visual language […]
9 Great music documentaries to watch online now
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Picture this: It’s a cold night. Your mind’s made up; you’re not going out tonight. You’re scrolling through your Netflix list, but nothing seems to satisfy you. Well, we’re here to save your night! We’ve compiled this list of music documentaries you can find online (some for free, some on demand) to quench your […]
Who’s moving on? Who’s kidding who?
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]I loved your face, I loved your hair Your T-shirts and your evening wear As for the world, the job, the war I ditched them all to love you more When Leonard met Marianne he could not imagine the impact that this woman would have on his art and his life. Such profound […]
IDFA 2019 picks by IN-EDIT
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]IDFA has come and gone, once again. Many revealing documentaries, interesting talks and tons of hours spent in a dark screening room. Let’s celebrate this great festival, IN-EDIT-style, by listing here the music documentaries that stood out in this year’s program. The Long River Slides The punk-brass band De Kift has […]
Michael, you’ve got a lot to answer for
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]When Simon LeBon of Duran Duran wrote these lyrics he had no idea that his good friend Michael Hutchence would be found dead some months later in a hotel room in Sydney. It’s been more than 20 years now and still Michael’s legacy lives on. After all, INXS only wrote some of the most […]
Miles Davis: The man behind the horn
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Often stated as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century and an integral part of the history of jazz, Miles Davis has won for himself the title of cultural icon. With a career that spreads over 5 decades, he’s known especially for his drive to innovate, to dare, to experiment and […]