So it started with a late night viewing of "24 Hour Party People"... (Finally!)... Its a movie about the Manchester music and dance culture. In high school, I was obsessed with Manchester bands: New Order, The Smiths, Inspiral Carpets, Joy Division, The Stone Roses, etc. But mostly New Order.. So knowing that here we go...
The movie had ended with New Order's "Regret":
...I would like a place I could call my own
Have a conversation on the telephone
Wake up every day that would be a start
I would not complain about my wounded heart
Just wait till tomorrow
I guess thats what they all say
Just before they fall apart.
Which made me look for the youtube video:
Which made me dig around and find this video:
Which was directed by my favorite modern artist, Robert Longo.
Which I can see how his "Men in Cities" series works into that video.
Then I think of my friend from high school. We both saw the Longo exhibit at the MCA. She was a year older and went to the east coast after she graduated. She came home to visit for while but during my last week of high school. She gave me the book to the "Men in Cites" series for graduation. She also brought along a friend originally from Manchester. He gave me his football jersey from his Manchester club. He also gave me a kiss since he couldn't stay long enough for my Prom. All the more to love Manchester right?
And so we have come full circle... *grin*
4 comments:
New Order RULES!!!
My favorite band of all time.
I love the Regret video, but have you seen when they performed it on the beach with the cast of Baywatch? Too funny.
I'd seen the beginning while I was looking around but I thought it was on of those fan splices the moment I saw the Hoff. And you are right. That was some weird stuff...
Hey T,
You never told me you love Manchester, and you having a coz (me) who's practically from there (well the burbs anyhoo). You should go, it is much cooler these days - well cleaner - since the IRA blew the shite out of it!!!
AJxx
Oh dear Coz!
I swear I must have mentioned all this at one point or another...or maybe that was your wife :)
I'll get out there soon...maybe even Manchester!
Its good to hear from you! Are you two on FaceBook? All the Besinas are doing it :)
take care
_t
PS love to the darlings and Kam too!
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