In the first episode of the twopart season 3 finale, st. A trailer for the upcoming bbc documentary on xtc has leaked. Thats what he tells us in the opening moments of a new rock documentary called xtc. An exclusive interview with colin moulding jammerzine exclusive 38. Prismark10 3 november 2017 if they had been more consistent xtc could had been up there with madness as the sound of the 80s with the schoolkids of that era. Season 1 24 hour party people murder in the bayou season 1. Xtc this is pop documentary coming to showtime jan. Rare xtc science friction mime thursday 27 april 1978,munich,germany tv show szene 78. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations.
Theres plenty on offer here and this is a perfect gateway into the band due to its pop sensibility. This is pop 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Partridge partially blames the episode on quitting valium cold turkey. The trailer has been removed from youtube, but can now be seen. A veritable clash of the titans of english pop music. Chalkhills was created by me, john relph, and is infrequently updated i try to have a life so check back often.
Andy partridge is the leader of a rock pop band called xtc. This is pop xtc documentary steve hoffman music forums. Its a shame that xtc arent usually mentioned as one of the great british bands of the their time, because albums like this show that when on form they were as good as anyone. Peruse chalkhills to find a wealth of information about xtc, their music and recordings, and much more. Until 2016, moulding remained largely inactive as a musician. Footage taken from the xtc video compilation look look. Emerging from the late 1970s punk and new wave explosion, xtc amassed a devoted following with hit singles making plans for nigel, sgt. This is pop, which began airing on showtime in january 2018. Discussion in music corner started by linto, mar 3, 2017.
One of their first songs was this is pop, called that so they could according to partridge define themselves before the press did. Visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies. This is pop 2018 official trailer showtime documentary. Oct 07, 2017 xtc this is pop 2017 release from the uk. This documentary takes you inside the world of the british band named xtc. Black sea is the fifth in a series of expanded xtc album reissues, including 5. Complete song listing of xtc on xtc songs list covid19. On a walkway and moving fast all i get is transistor blast someone leans in my direction quizzing on my station selection what do you call that noise that you put on.
Through a mixture of animation, archive and speciallyshot sequences, the film explores the. Modeled after psychedelic pop groups from the 1960s, the dukes were initially publicised by virgin records as a mysterious new act, but were actually an xtc spinoff band. Andrew john partridge born 11 november 1953 is an english singer, songwriter, and record producer who founded the rock band xtc. Its title inspired the 2017 documentary of the same name. American fans clamoring to lay their eyes on the new xtc documentary this is pop which premiered on uk television in october finally will get their chance in january when the 75minute film has its u. Logging in at nearly 6 minutes, the trailer features extensive chats with singersongwriter andy partridge, as well as the reclusive colin moulding, former members terry chambers and dave gregory, the polices stewart copeland and actorcomedian harry shearer. Produced by rock biz pix for virgin records directed by doug smith produced.
Page 5 of 12 is the fifth studio album and first double album by the english rock band xtc, released 12 february 1982 on virgin records. Their catalogue of music from the early slightly punk style to skylarking and apple venus, is why they are acclaimed by many people who really understand pop rock music from the 1960s era of the beatles etc. Beloved uk band xtc, who went from hyper postpunk new wavers to pastor orch pop perfectionists, are the subject of a new documentary, xtc. Xtc were a rock band from swindon, england led by andy partridge guitars, vocals and colin moulding bass, vocals. A journey into the world of one of britains bestloved and most influential bands of modern times, xtc. Their first album, white music, was released in 1978, somewhere in that punknew wave era. They also drew heavily from vintage pop rock and psychedelia from the 1960s, genres which they began to explore more deeply after creating the. Emerging from the late 1970s punk and new wave explosion, xtc amasses a.
Being half way around the world, i obviously and much to my annoyance did not get to see it. Teaser for xtc documentary this is pop on showtime. This is pop chronicles the british group s improbable ride through the music industry and is currently available for streaming on showtime. Now im trying to imagine an xtc reunion with andy and colin and barry and dave and terry all together for the first time. This is pop is a song written by andy partridge of the english rock band xtc, released on. Bonaventure hospital is on high alert after a massive earthquake hits san jose. Features a 2017 stereo album mix by steven wilson with bonus tracks many featuring steven wilson mixes. This is pop, which premiered on sky arts on 7 october.
No xtc rider should expect this bike to be a downhill rocket, but one can expect this thing to handle all but the most technical descents with confidence. A colourful and vibrant journey into the world of xtc and their alterego band. Jughead leads the serpents against the ghoulies latest attack. Season 3 is the deepest yet, taking on woody allen. This is pop is a 2017 documentary film directed by charlie thomas and roger. The only former band member who doesnt appear is barry andrews. Xtc from left to right andy partridge, colin moulding, terry chambers, barry andrews wikimediajeanluc ourlin this is pop. Apr 11, 2020 chalkhills is a web resource dedicated to xtc the now defunct band. Petition launched to convince bbc to air new xtc documentary. The dukes of stratosphear were an english rock band formed in 1984 by andy partridge, colin moulding, dave gregory, and ian gregory. The highly anticipated xtc documentary this is pop the subject of a petition earlier this year to convince the bbc to air it after the network allegedly passed on the program will, in fact, be seen on tv in the uk this fall. Ships from warehouse and will be available for pickup at any giant retailer in about 7 business days.
We come the wrong way we come the long way we play the songs much too loud this is pop yeah yeah. Mar 04, 2017 theres a new documentary about xtc in the works thats currently titled this is pop, and a 6minute, 20second trailer for the film featuring archival footage of the band and much screen time by frontman andy partridge has made its way online. Not for the fact that i grew up listening to colins previous band, xtc, but for a much more personal reason. As the film opens, we see andy partridge egging on the viewer about how much he disdains rockumentaries in general but then of course he goes on to fully participate in this one. In my opinion, one of the most creative and clever ever.
From swindon, england xtc s video for 1978 single this is pop hq. This is pop chronicles the british groups improbable ride through the music industry and is currently available for streaming on showtime. Jun 01, 2014 visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies. Active between the late 1970s and the mid 2000s, xtc s music ranged from jerky new wavepunk riffs to lushlyarranged progressive pop. This is pop xtc documentary page 5 steve hoffman music. It is focused on the groups musical evolution over the three decades they. Early xtcs nervous stopstart take on guitar pop reached a perhaps logical highpoint with this highlight from white music, which asks and answers its own question with aplomb.
Skylarking is the ninth studio album by the english rock band xtc, released 27 october 1986 on virgin records. Buying advice the xtc advanced plus is probably the highestperformance, plussized hardtail weve tested to date. Its release coincided with a televised documentary film of the bands career, xtc. Complete list of xtc music featured in tv shows and movies. Dear god is a song written by andy partridge of the english rock band xtc, first released as a nonalbum single with the aside grass. Despite their esoteric inclinations and nebbishy appearance, they had genuine hit records and a successful career, which spanned three decades. As the jury begins deliberations in his murder trial, archie makes a surprising request.
It was inspired by a series of books with the same title, seen by partridge as exploitation of children. Shop vinyl and cds and complete your xtc collection. Oct 09, 2017 xtc this is pop documentary, sky 1 october 09, 2017 the long awaited and even longer overdue documentary about the british band xtc felt to many of us who have considered them the best ever group to emerge from these shores, like a simultaneous roar of approval and a shocking great slap in the face, a sharp reminder of what we have lost. Trailer leaks for xtc documentary this is pop stereo. Dec 22, 2017 i also thought there should have been more said about xtc s battle with virgin, resulting in the band waiting out their contract for years after nonsuch. The product you have selected is currently out of stock in our warehouse but there may be a store in your area that has the product in stock. Xtc documentary this is pop to air on uks sky arts in.
A brand new film on one of britains bestloved and most influential bands of modern times, xtc. Produced by american musician todd rundgren, it is a loose concept album about a nonspecific cycle, such as a day, a year, the seasons, or life. Theres a new documentary about xtc in the works thats currently titled this is pop, and a 6minute, 20second trailer for the film featuring archival footage of the band and much screen time by frontman andy partridge has made its way online you can watch the whole thing below. Early xtc s nervous stopstart take on guitar pop reached a perhaps logical highpoint with this highlight from white music, which asks and answers its own question with aplomb. The hulu comedy created by julie klausner mixes tvs best pop culture references with real questions about friendship and relationships. Filmed at st johns wood studios and on location in swindon in april 1978. By saturday, the petition had collected more than 1,600 digital signatures. I dont think the band really fit into either category. Formed in swindon in 1972, they became one of britains most influential yet unsung bands. Still, any mainstream recognition of this great band is a plus and im glad its out there. Discussion in music corner started by jfire, dec 22, 2017.
While not essential to an xtc collection, this album is pretty good and worth. Robyn hitchcock and andy partridge sat down for tea and a chat. The pearson familys generational story continues in this awardwinning drama. I like xtc, i dont love xtc, and what i can say is this doc captured and made clear to me what it is i like about them, and also why i dont love them more. It marked a turn towards the more pastoral pop songs that would dominate later xtc releases, with an emphasis on acoustic guitar, 12string electric guitar and fretless bass. This eyeopening documentary takes an alternative look at english rock band xtc. His and chambers timing couldnt be better, though, as a renewed interest in xtc has stirred up thanks, in part, to a campaign that their former bandmate andy partridge has undertaken to reissue the bulk of their back catalog and the arrival of this is pop, a documentary about the history and legacy of the group. He and colin moulding each acted as a songwriter and frontman for xtc, with partridge writing and singing about twothirds of the groups material. Documentary charting the career of english rock band xtc, who formed in swindon in 1972 and became one of britains most influential yet unsung bands. I hope everyone can get a chance to discover this great pop band, and this documentary is a great history lesson for any fan of xtc and any fan of great pop music. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost.