It must have come from over programmed machines or overstimulated humans. It was originally released in august 1978 on the warner bros. Director tony pemberton is raising funds for the film on kickstarter. It isnt just the dadaist pseudointellectual theories, or the critique of the american mindset as unthinkingly, submissively conformist. You can tell mainly by the lack of the electronic sound that made the band famous. Are we not men also revived the absurdist social satire of the mothers of invention, claiming punk rocks outsider alienation as a home for freaks and geeks. They were in fact a lot deeper, more subversive, and political than. Deluxe devo exclusive kickstarter package you will receive all of the above dvd, bonus features dvd, plus the tshirt above for the film, and a copy of the exclusive poster made for the film, plus. August 31, 2009 devo has to be one of the most bizarre groups ive ever heard, even considering all the stupid shit i already listen to.
Although the band has been notoriously secretive for nearly 4 decades, they have granted us unprecedented fullaccess to their personal innerworkings and daily lives while on the road, backstage, and at home. Authorized devo documentary film by tony pemberton kickstarter. If you want to join us you can get a ticket at the jump below, and if you dont well. The first studio album by devo that started off a chain of successful albums that made devo a big time band. There almost seems to be a deliberate, laconic sense of neutrality between evolution and deevolution on that album. Well be starting this friday at zanzibar in liverpool with the ultra spuds cowtown and the bordellos. Produced in cooperation with devo, this featurelength documentary has been in development for 3 years. It was one of the first pop albums to use synthesizers as an important textural element, and although they mostly play a supporting role in this guitardriven set, the innovation began to lay the groundwork for the synthpop explosion that would follow very shortly. We are d duty now for the future freedom of choice new traditionalists no. Aresa, emi music publishing, latinautor peermusic, bmg rights management, abramus digital, cmrra, latinautor, and 5 music rights societies show more.
We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. It was a part of the dont look back concert seriesdont look back concert series. Devo followed up with their debut fulllength album q. An exclusive booji boy tshirt 4 color silk screen made from original artwork by general jacket, and signed by booji boy mark mothersbaugh. Produced by brian eno, the album was recorded between october 1977 and february 1978, primarily in. The men who make the music 0 hours and 55 minutes movie the men who make the music combines concert footage from devo s 1978 tour with music videos and interstitials featuring a vague story about devo s rocky relationship with big entertainment. Remaster 1978 9 torrent download locations download direct q are we not men a we are devo. At devos new york debut show in 1977, bowie proclaimed that this is the band of the future, im going to produce them in tokyo this winter. The film follows the band from its origins at kent state university in the early 70s to its present day tours. With david bowie, iggy pop, chrissie hynde, dave grohl. The sound quality, despite the lofi quality of devo and the era the music was recorded in, is quite good. When devos debut album came out in 1978, nobody knew what to make of the mutant.
The men who make the music 0 hours and 55 minutes movie. I cant yet decide how seriously im supposed to take this album. While devos appeal was certainly broader, their sound was tailored well enough to that sensibility that it. The devo documentary, has reached its goal and then some with about a month to go. Find out today, because jeff and caroline are getting into devo.
This new film takes you into the brains that created the concept, the music, and the spectacle of devo. In its 50 most essential punk records, spin magazine praised devos q. Freedom sounds particularly flat and lifeless to me. This cd includes the original studio album and a live performance of the are we not men album. We are devo monkey men all in business suits teachers and critics all dance the poot are we not men. You may ask yourself, why is this guy uploading something that has been posted already. Devo played the whole album live on stage for the first time on may 6, 2009. Because this is the rerelease of the infamous predecessors of punk debut album, digitally remastered from the original analog tapes. Performing choice cuts of gonzo mutato classics from throughout the career of akron, ohios finest sons.
I want to read a book about devo but can only find one kindle book freedom of choice by evie nagy. While devos appeal was certainly broader, their sound was tailored well enough to that sensibility that it still resonates with a rabid cult following. Its a strange but catchy, fun but intense album to listen to. It looks like director tony pembertons kickstarter drive for postproduction funding for his threeyears in the making film, are we not men. From their origins during the 1970 kent state shootings, to their. Discussion in music corner started by mikaal, oct 15, 20. We are not men is an all female devo tribute band out of austin, tx.
Devo the band was more than the highly stylized visual band of the newwave era and early mtv. In 1980, devo released freedom of choice which went platinum in the us and gold in canada, making it their highest selling album. Provided to youtube by warner records jocko homo 2009 remaster devo q. This band is not devo, but they are we are not devo. Also, kudos for devo for having such an obnoxious cover art which i fd up even more. The good news is were all gig fit and looking forward to getting back into the plastic. Wb logo, with or without records beneath or on banner across.
The mothersbaugh brothers and the casale brothers, along with alan myers not an original member, but the drummer that solidified the lineup, created their own world of human deevolution. Provided to youtube by warner records uncontrollable urge remastered devo q. This deeply contrasts with a clip of mark and his family, who very briefly mentions devo 2. Sounds almost unreal, but yes, they did this wonderful genious shit already in 1978. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends.
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