Tindersticks / »Minute Bodies - The Intimate World of F. Percy Smith«
Elbphilharmonie Summer / International Summer Festival Kampnagel
Tindersticks is one of the major experimental pop ensembles of our time. Founded in Nottingham in 1991 and famous for a series of dark, majestic albums, its sound is characterised by the sombre baritone of singer Stuart A. Staples over the sophisticated accompaniment of the band with instruments ranging from a Rhodes piano, brass and wind instruments to a glockenspiel. Tindersticks’ lyrics have always been closely associated with literature; projects have involved film, for example with French director Claire Denis.
The band’s newest project is the live film score »Minute Bodies – The Intimate World of F. Percy Smith«, a homage to pioneering filmmaker Frank Percy Smith (1880-1945). Smith developed various micro-cinematic techniques to capture nature’s secrets in action in the early part of the 20th century. An interpretative 55min edit, directed by Stuart A. Staples, combines Smith’s original footage with a new contemporary score by Tindersticks (with Thomas Belhom and Christine Ott) to create a hypnotic, immersive concert experience. The second part of the evening will be a set of Tindersticks songs that suits the extended line-up of the band.
Performers
Tindersticks
Stuart A. Staples guitar, vocals
Andrew Nice cello, sax
Neil Fraser guitar
Dan McKinna bass, piano
David Boulter keyboard
Thomas Belhom drums, percussion
Earl Harvin drums, vibraphone
Programme
Minute bodies: The intimate world of F. Percy Smith / Filmregie: Stuart A. Staples mit David Reeve, Musik: Tindersticks mit Thomas Belhom, Christine Ott
zusammen mit einem Live-
Estimated end time
22:30