Stephin merritt is known as the cole porter of his generation for his memorable melodies, lovelorn lyrics and wry musical stylings. Oct 28, 2011 songwriter stephin merritt is known as the cole porter of his generation for his memorable melodies, lovelorn lyrics and wry musical stylings. I must admit that i was not familiar with musician step hin merritt and his group the magnetic fields until i watched the documentary strange powers. Merritt also wears earplugs during performances, and typically covers his left ear when the audience applauds. Stephin raymond merritt born february 9, 1965 is an american singersongwriter and. One such fan is gail ohara, exchickfactor fanzine creator and spin writer, who has now turned her talents to directing and producing the documentary strange powers. Stephin merritt and the magnetic fields 2010 on imdb. The setavailable on five vinyl eps, one cd, and digitallyfeatures twentyeight new short songs by stephin merritt, ranging in length from thirteen seconds to two minutes and thirtyfive seconds.
Strange powers by magnetic fields overdrive rakuten. Stephin merritt of the magnetic fields has strange powers. The strange powers of stephin merritt and the magnetic. Stephin merritt and the magnetic fields was directed by kerthy fix and gail ohara, and features appearances by stephin merritt, magnetic fields performers claudia gonson, john woo, sam davol, shirley simms, and daniel handler, and interviews with sarah silverman, carrie brownstein, neil gaiman, and peter gabriel. Stephin merritt and the magnetic fields, an immersive and fascinating glimpse into the ascerbic, romantic, sarcastic, and infinitely varied world of mr.
Codirectors kerthy fix and gail ohara have obliged said artist with strange powers. Stephin merritt and the magnetic fields stars the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 24 min, and received a score of 66 out of 100 on metacritic. Stephin merritt and the magnetic fields 2011 stream deutsch. Amazon video as download or rent it on apple itunes, vudu, amazon video. Merritt created and plays principal roles in the bands the magnetic fields, the 6ths. Songwriter stephin merritt is known as the cole porter of his generation. The strange powers of stephin merritt and the magnetic fields are the magnetic fields worthy of a cinemareleased documentary film, strange powers. Beyond writing and recording numerous albums, merritt has also written songs for the books of lemony snicket, composed music for stage adaptation of neil gaimans coraline, and was the subject of the feature documentary strange powers. Stephin merritt and the magnetic fields, which premiered in march 2010. This is the page for the documentary film strange powers. Antonino dambrosio on his documentary let fury have the hour, a rousing call to creative arms featuring chuck d, tom morello, and many more outspoken artists. With his unique gift for memorable melodies, lovelorn lyrics and wry musical stylings that blend classic tin pan alley with modern sounds, stephin merritt has distinguished himself as one of contemporary pops most beloved and influential artists.
The magnetic fields strange powers lyrics genius lyrics. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership. Ten years in the making, strange powers is an intimate documentary portrait of songwriter stephin merritt and his band the magnetic fields. Portions of content provided by tivo corporation 2020 tivo corporation whats new. Directors kerthy fix and gail ohara reportedly spent 10 years on the film, though that time span isnt really reflected in the finished work, which jumps around in telling the magnetic fields story, relying heavily on just a. Recent albums released under the name the magnetic fields usually consist of synthpop music in a 1980s style underlying clever lyrics which are often heavily ironic. The magnetic fields named after the andre bretonphilippe soupault novel les champs magnetiques are an american band founded and led by stephin merritt. Taking advantage of 10 years of close proximity to merritt and his managerbandmatesoulmate, claudia gonson, directors kerthy fix and gail ohara show a unique creative mind at work while. Stephin merritt and the magnetic fields celebrates the artist while stripping away much of the antihype surrounding his personality. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from stephin merritt at the discogs marketplace. Amra, aresa, ascap, audiam publishing, sony atv publishing, and 3 music rights societies. Stephin merritt and the magnetic fields, the documentary about the band that debuted last fall, is. A digital download will be available in january with a dvd sometime after. Listen to and download the magnetic fields strange powers the shins cover.
With lyrics as strange and magical as stephin merritt s voice, the magnetic fields songs take us on hilarious and harmonious musical journeys. The magnetic fields, stephin merritt strange powers stephin merritt and the magnetic fields. Performing with the magnetic fields since 1991, stephin merritt has composed some of his generations most intellectually incisive, whimsical, witty and acerbic music. Independent new york band the magnetic fields is fronted by stephin merritt a man whom the press hailed as the best songwriter after cole porter.
Shot over 10 years, strange powers explores his friendship with longtime bandmatemanager, claudia gonson. While synthpop often forms the foundation of their music, the magnetic fields music borrows from many other styles, notably country, folk and indie pop. I n 2015, the prolific us singer, songwriter and multiinstrumentalist stephin merritt told rolling stone. Are the magnetic fields worthy of a cinemareleased documentary film, strange powers. Merritt is the subject of a documentary, strange powers. Oct 29, 2010 i must admit that i was not familiar with musician step hin merritt and his group the magnetic fields until i watched the documentary strange powers. The dreamy melodies interact with stephen merritt s sharp and witty tongue to create a unique listening experience. Nonesuch records releases the magnetic fields quickies on may 15, 2020.
On the ferris wheel looking out on coney island under more stars than there are prostitutes in thailand our hair in the air our lips blue from cotton candy when. Stephin merritt and the magnetic fields now on your favorite device. Exploring merritts songwriting and recording process, and focusing on his relationships. On the ferris wheel looking out on coney island under more stars than there are prostitues in thaila. Stephin merritts distinctive singing voice and witty lyrics about life and love make his band, the magnetic fields, a cultishly adored indie rock group. Feb 02, 2010 prince, tom petty, steve winwood, jeff lynne and others while my guitar gently weeps duration. Stephin merritt and the magnetic fields explores his friendship with his. Stephin merritt invites director barbara anastacio to look around his treasure trove of knick knacks and collectables from remote.
Stephin merritt and the magnetic fields will be showing in festivals and in small theaters around the country till the end of the year. Songwriter stephin merritt is known as the cole porter of his generation for his memorable melodies, lovelorn lyrics and wry musical stylings. The magnetic fields are an american band founded and led by stephin merritt. Merritt is notoriously private, particularly when it comes to public reveals of his personal life in the interest of his music, so the very existence of strange powers. Stephin merritt and the magnetic fields, which you can see at a special oneoff screening at the chauvel on wednesday august 4. Strange powers stephin merritt and the magnetic fields. The strange powers of stephin merritt and the magnetic fields. Stephin merritt and the magnetic fields official trailer variance films. Prince, tom petty, steve winwood, jeff lynne and others while my guitar gently weeps duration. The strange powers of stephin merritt page 22086 city hub. Merritt is the groups primary songwriter, producer, and vocalist, as well as frequent multiinstrumentalist.
Stephin merritt and the magnetic fields 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Mar 28, 2017 the magnetic fields frontmans home in hudson, new york. Most fandocs are fairly remedial, but strange powers. Jul 26, 2010 one such fan is gail ohara, exchickfactor fanzine creator and spin writer, who has now turned her talents to directing and producing the documentary strange powers. Stephin merritt s distinctive singing voice and witty lyrics about life and love make his band, the magnetic fields, a cultishly adored indie rock group. Search results for strange powers stephin merritt and the. The magnetic fields frontmans home in hudson, new york. Stephin merritt and the magnetic fields explores his friendship with his longtime bandmate and manager claudia gonson. Stephen merritt and the magnetic fields made its debut in film. Stephin merritt and the magnetic fields, dvd, ntsc format, rock, music video concertperformance, 616892152361. The result of over 10 years and 300 hours of filming, strange powers, gail ohara and kerthy fixs intimate documentary of songwriter stephin merritt and his band the magnetic fields, was an immediate success from the moment it debuted at sxsw in 2010 and is now available on dvd and to download. With his unique gift for memorable melodies, lovelorn lyrics and wry musical stylings that blend classic tin pan alley with modern sounds. Stephin merritt licensed to youtube by merlin mergerecords on behalf of domino recording co.
For the last decade and a half ive been hoisting the tag modern genius upon the shrugging shoulders of magnetic fields man. Listen to a curated playlist crafted from this song. October 8, 2010 see the trailer for the new documentary strange powers, about the magnetic fields stephin merritt. He is known for his distinctive and untrained bass voice. Stephin merritt and the magnetic fields is more sophisticated than the norm, in keeping with its subject.
A documentary which took directors kerthy fix and gail ohara ten years to make, strange powers paints an intimate portrait of stephin merritt and the magnetic fields. Stephin raymond merritt born february 9, 1965 is an american singer songwriter and. The magnetic fields stephin merritt readies rarities. A documentary which took directors kerthy fix and gail ohara ten years to make, strange powers paints an intimate portrait of. The magnetic fields is a new yorkbased group fronted by stephin merritt. With lyrics as strange and magical as stephin merritts voice, the magnetic fields songs take us on hilarious and harmonious musical journeys. Stephin raymond merritt born february 9, 1965 is an american singersongwriter and multiinstrumentalist, best known as the songwriter and principal singer of the bands the magnetic fields, the gothic archies, and future bible heroes. Jul 27, 2011 stephin merritt licensed to youtube by merlin mergerecords on behalf of domino recording co. In yet another instance of digging back into the mf archives, strange powers. Strange powers is the song you will want to listen to over and over again.
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