One Man in the Band
Adam Clitheroe
Synopsis
One-man band conjures up images of tuneless street entertainers with drums on their backs and cymbals on their knees, whereas contemporary one-man bands are diverse and vibrant in their musical output. They are more than just solo performers: a one-man band brings to the stage noise and spectacle worthy of a whole band. However, unmediated by creative collaboration, the result can have a peculiar intensity verging on the downright eccentric.
This feature documentary follows a selection of contemporary one-man and one-lady bands from Europe and the USA. Their musical output often defies categorisation, ranging from theremin rock to hurricane drum solos and a backing band made of bicycle wheels. Rather than mocking the musical excesses on display, the documentary takes an intimate approach - helped by the fact that it's a film about one-man bands made by a one-man band filmmaker. As it becomes clear that life on the road for a one-man band is a journey into solitude, so the documentary asks the question: what drives us as humans to create, and is it worth the pain.
Details
- Year
- 2009
- Type of film
- Features
- Running Time
- 83 mins
- Format
- DigiBeta
- Director
- Adam Clitheroe 1st Feature
- Producer
- Adam Clitheroe
- Editor
- Adam Clitheroe
- Director of Photography
- Adam Clitheroe
- Sound
- Adam Clitheroe
- Music
- Performed by the cast
- Principal Cast
- Dennis Hopper Choppers, Duracell, Honkeyfinger, Man From Uranus, Ninki V, Thomas Truax, The Two Tears
Genre
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 27th November 2008
