SPARKS

rwable · Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 2:29 pm Post subject: Bergman live??

The band is staging “Bergman” live this summer in California with director Guy Maddin. (An official announcement with venue and ticket info is expected early next month.)

From this article:
http://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/index.ssf/2011/04/groundbreaking_rock_band_spark.html

Let's hope so!!!!
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Andy M · Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 12:40 pm Post subject:

Just got round to reading the article (thanks for this post, rwable, and that on Russell's voice). There's a long interview with Russell on the WFMU [radio station mentioned] website culminating in most of Seduction... being played. It's the first Sparks interview I've heard to be interrupted by a dog. See -

http://wfmu.org/flashplayer.php?version=2&show=35582&archive=60416

Alex Robertson · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 6:42 am Post subject:

The projection images(that I've seen)...make this look like a definite "Must See!".....oh I'd love to be able to get to LA for it!

electric elver · Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 12:47 am Post subject:

Oh, me too! ;'-(

Douglas McIntyre · Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 6:46 pm Post subject:

From "Backstage" website

"Some of the one-of-a kind programming includes the Filmmaker Retreat, poolside chats, coffee talks, outdoor screenings, and short films from high school students. One of the most talked-about events is the live theatrical production of "The Seduction of Ingmar Bergman" at the Ford Amphitheatre. "This is an event that will never be duplicated again," Ansen says. Los Angeles band Sparks will present its musical while filmmaker Guy Maddin records and directs the feature film version in front of the audience. "It's going to be a very special evening," says Ansen. "

lilywearsmoschino · Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:52 pm Post subject:

Let's hope we in the UK get a chance to see it.
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sjadey · Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:44 pm Post subject:

Well, if they've gone to the trouble of staging and rehearsing it for the LA Film Festival, they could probably put it on at any film festival eg. the London Film Festival. They could even do it at the Edinburgh Festival.
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deadcalm · Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 3:10 am Post subject:

Yeah Hope its not a One Off.. Think this is all about putting on a Good Show and Hoping it Convinces someone to Get on Board and Invest a Bit of Cash To make the Film...
Whats Going Happen in the Show, anyones Guess... A real "Wish I Could Be There" event .. Hope its put onto DVD..

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rollo · Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 11:43 pm Post subject:

I'll be there, so I'll report back afterwards. Anyone else going along?
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rwolf'68 · Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:18 am Post subject:

Wolfie will be there

So excited

DeeDee · Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 10:03 am Post subject:

I'll be there too.
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rollo · Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 2:04 am Post subject:

Just got back home. It was pretty ace actually. All star cast with Katie Puckrick and some other people whose names will occur to me later. Great performances from Ron as the Taxi Driver (singing!) and Russell as the movie production company executive, and Peter Franzen as Bergman.

Also picked up one of the lovely limited CDs of the album, which I shall be enjoying as soon as I can get the DVD that's currently stuck in my computer out... ;)
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Alex Robertson · Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 2:42 am Post subject:

Can't wait to hear more in-depth reviews.....sounds like you are still buzzing.

Miss Fierce · Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 11:36 am Post subject:

Last night was great! Here's a link to my photos.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150284993595990.380067.573675989&l=5717241398
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Alex Robertson · Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 11:40 am Post subject:

Looks utterly amazing, thanks for sharing.....just to echo everyone else...hope it travels

Raoul · Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 2:09 pm Post subject:

Awesome,this photo report,you can actually follw the storyline,thank you!!!!

deadcalm · Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 2:38 pm Post subject:

Great Photo Sequence ... Hope Some Nice quality Audio Leaks out as Well... Will Flick through them as the Music Plays when the New CD arrives as a Special treat . :).

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sjadey · Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 4:19 pm Post subject:

allydodd · Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 4:22 pm Post subject:

Wow, thanks for posting such an impressive number of snaps, Miss Fierce! They've taken me through the whole musical, it feels. From what I can see, the atmosphere must've been amazing too!

Douglas McIntyre · Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 5:09 pm Post subject:

Thanks for posting the pics. Looks like it was a great night!!!