A look into the current resurgence of Folk music featuring interviews with record and film producer Joe Boyd, Folk band Rosewood Green and Leafcutter John.
*Joe Boyd
Joe Boyd was a leading British folk producer of the late 1960s. He talks about how folk music has changed in the last 40 years and why he decided to leave the industry to persue his dream of writing a book.
It is very gratifying and very interesting that some of the things we did long ago seem to be resonating with people today.
*Leafcutter John
London-based Leafcutter John (aka John Burton) has developed a strong musical identity using processed instrumental and environmental recordings. In this interview John talks about making connections with audiences and how he has found liberation through collaboration.
For me it’s about getting back in touch with that voice that you have and trying to express it clearly.
*Rosewood Green
The overall sound of Rosewood Green is that of the folk genre conventions being twisted just a little bit further with the use of slide guitar, lap steel, erratic time signatures and downright quirkiness.
There’s a lot to be said for the oral tradition of folk music…handing down songs and just learning them from people that you come accross.
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Slinky Pictures was founded by producer Maria Manton and Director Chris Sheppard in 2000. They were quickly joined by a talented team of animation directors and together have created a diverse collection of award winning footage, ranging from commercials, short films, animated series to web design and videos for live music events.
Chris Sheppards recent direction credits include a ten part series for Channel Four called People’s Britain and his latest short made with David Shrigley, Who I Am And What I Want. He is also the producer of the Channel Four/BFI Animator In Residence scheme.
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Since his first release on Planet-Mu records in 2000, London-based Leafcutter John (aka John Burton) has developed a strong musical identity using processed instrumental and environmental recordings. In his new project, The Forest and The Sea, he manages to produce seamless transitions between processed electronics, traditional instrumentation, songwriting and folk music.
This is an exclusive live recording of the UK debut of The Forest and The Sea at the ICA Roots & Shoots night.
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Richard Fenwick is a screenwriter and film director. His writer/director credits include the short films, Cherry, People, Safety Procedures, Economic Growth and Artificial Worlds.
His latest film, Love Letter, won the Smirnoff Experience Reel Talent Award in 2005. Richard is also the director of many critically acclaimed music videos - including videos for Death in Vegas, Funeral For A Friend, Teenage Fanclub, Bent and Timo Maas.
His work has featured in many films festivals - including onedotzero, London Film Festival, Resfest, Mirrorball and Annecy - and on several television channels - including MTV, BBC 3, Channel 4, Filmfour and Universal. In total his work has screened to audiences in over 30 countries.
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