Singer Wreckless Eric has today's opening notes, to accompany the UK opening of the film Telstar:
On the second floor of number 304
Above a handbag store and the heavy roar
Of traffic rolling down the Holloway Road
A one time bedroom housed the studio of Joe Meek
Where he conjured with the sound of another world
That Tin Pan Alley thought was too absurd
But miles of wire and recording tape
Brought fortune fame and no escape for Joe Meek
As he stirred up the sound of a hurricane
Joe Meek
Called upon forces from beyond the grave
Joe Meek
Suffered alone for his madness and pain
These were the only rewards that the hit parade
Held in store for Joe Meek
A great review in The Scotsman:
http://living.scotsman.com/features/Film-review-Telstar.5363867.jp
Posted by: Greg O. | 19 June 2009 at 10:27 AM
From News of the World:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWFxXZ9MgzY
Posted by: Greg O. | 19 June 2009 at 10:28 AM
And a call for another tribute, from the Islington Tribune:
http://www.thecnj.co.uk/islington/2009/061909/inews061909_09.html
Posted by: Greg O. | 19 June 2009 at 10:52 AM
A long scene featuring Kevin Spacey:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/starsandstories/5497428/Joe-Meek-he-topped-the-charts-and-then-himself.html
Posted by: Greg O. | 19 June 2009 at 05:19 PM
The film will be released on dvd 21st September 2009
Posted by: STUART BAILEY | 20 June 2009 at 05:26 AM
Stuart, what's your source for that information? Seems quite premature to announce a DVD date the day after the film debuts in cinemas!
Posted by: Greg O. | 20 June 2009 at 01:12 PM
Greg i noticed it on Amazon uk. The soundtrack comes out on Monday 22nd June.I agree with your comment as well.
Posted by: STUART BAILEY | 21 June 2009 at 02:33 AM
A shame it is only on limited release in certain cinemas. Ony ONE in Liverpool showing it and it is not the best one to attend. Maybe that's why the DVD release is so soon?
Posted by: Tony Shaker | 23 June 2009 at 05:10 AM