The 76 minute film documents the last gig of their 2007 world tour at the manchester apollo. Arctic monkeys formed 2002 arctic monkeys are an english indie rock band from sheffield, hailed as one of the first bands to use social media to gain mainstream attention, and best known for. Directed by the mighty boosh actor richard ayoade, who has also. The album also won the brit award for best british album. Read our countdown of passionate pop, electrifying rock and anthemic rap and see if you agree. Richard ayoade and alex turner unite their talents in. Arctic monkeys have described their new live film as a milestone in their career. As a result, arctic monkeys made history as the first independent label band with five consecutive number 1 albums in the uk. At the apollo is the first ever official live dvd release by the arctic monkeys. Find arctic monkeys biography and history on allmusic arctic monkeys arrived in.
Jan 20, 2014 arctic monkeys are an english indie rock band formed in 2002 in high green, a suburb of sheffield. And also just because i suppose thats been done quite a lot the mix of a. Id done amusic video for warp, an arctic monkeys video, and they gave. This handsome 16mm film of the monkeys final tour date of 2007 is screened at vue cinemas. Arctic monkeys feels like we only go backwards like a. With arctic monkeys, jamie robert cook, matt helders, nick omalley. Singer alex turner said the band are over the moon with the film, which was directed by comic actor richard ayoade. Music arctic monkeys back in the studio bbc newsbeat. Arctic monkeys concert setlist at carling apollo manchester. It was filmed on super 16mm film and in surroundsound. Arctic monkeys at the apollo video 2008 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. At the apollo is a live album and video release by arctic monkeys of the f.
Due out on may 5th, the aptly titled at the apollo will mark firstever live arctic monkeys performance captured on film. Arctic monkeys at the apollo which was released in the uk last november and hits the u. A second single, when the sun goes down, was released a week before their fulllength debut and also topped the uk chart. Arctic monkeys frontman alex turner has credited domino records. Influenced by their nearpredecessors the libertines and the strokes. Arctic monkeys first release on domino was the single i bet you look good on the dancefloor, which debuted at number one in the united kingdom.
Arctic monkeys filmed their manchester apollo show up close and personal. Directed by richard ayoade, arctic monkeys at the apollo is an immersive concert film documenting the arctic monkeys last gig of the bands acclaimed 2007. The bands latest project arctic monkeys at the apollo features a performance from the sheffield group that took place in manchester at the end of their 2007 tour. To be fair, as a huge fan of alex turner and his band, it is complete biasness on my part to. At the apollo with accompanying video footage captured on 35mm film before. The band consists of alex turner lead vocals, leadrhythm guitar, jamie cook rhythmlead guitar, nick omalley bass guitar, backing vocals, and matt helders drums, backing vocals. At the apollo is a live album and video release by arctic monkeys of the final concert of their 2007 worldtour, filmed in manchester, england it was filmed on super 16mm film and in surroundsound. Turning to alex turner, he deadpans, i really appreciate your candour. Elbow concert setlist at glastonbury festival 2008 on june 28. Recording sessions for a third album commenced in early 2008 and lasted. Dec 17, 2007 get the arctic monkeys setlist of the concert at carling apollo manchester, manchester, england on december 17, 2007 from the favourite worst nightmare tour and other arctic monkeys setlists for free on setlist. O grupo e formado por alex turner vocal, guitarra, matt helders bateria, vocal, jamie cook guitarra e nick omalley baixo, backing vocal. Arctic monkeys arctic monkeys at the apollo dvd domino mart. The arctic monkeys performing live during the last night of their 2007 world tour.
At the apollo is a live album and video release by arctic. Arctic monkeys at the apollo features a 76minute film of the last gig in the bands acclaimed 2007 world tour, shot. Arctic monkeys at the apollo 2008 the final concert of their 2007 worldtour, filmed in manchester, england. Jun 28, 2008 get the elbow setlist of the concert at worthy farm, pilton, england on june 28, 2008 and other elbow setlists for free on setlist. It was directed by richard ayoade and photographed by cinematographer danny cohen this is england. We polled 45 music writers to rank the definitive lps of the 21st century so far. At the apollo is a live album and video release by arctic monkeys of the final concert of their 2007 worldtour, filmed in manchester, england.
May 08, 2009 arctic monkeys at the apollo which was released in the uk last november and hits the u. Arctic monkeys at the apollo video 2008 plot summary. Arctic monkeys live at the apollo wikipedia, a enciclopedia. Alex turner credits arctic monkeys creative freedom to domino. Feels like we only go backwards is a song by the australian psychedelic rock band tame impala, released in october 2012.
In april 2008, turner releases an album with former rascals. Neatly splitting the difference between the bands two personalities the devotees of barbed british pop and disciples of curdled heavy rock am consolidates arctic monkeys strengths, a tricky task in and of itself, but the band pushes further, incorporating unapologetic glam stomps, fuzzy guitars, and a decidedly strong rhythmic undercurrent. Get the elbow setlist of the concert at worthy farm, pilton, england on june 28, 2008 and other elbow setlists for free on setlist. Filmed at the apollo in manchester, england, this live release sees the arctic monkeys doing what they do best. It was directed by richard ayoade who has directed music videos for super furry animals, vampire weekend and the last shadow puppets but is better known as an actor in the. Arctic monkeys are perhaps the most feted and certainly among the most successful bands to come out of britain in the 2000s. Arctic monkeys at the apollo official 2008 us warner bros. Captured in super 16mm film, much of the 76 minute concert is shot close up, behind. Arctic monkeys at the apollo cd with bonus dvd amazon. Arctic monkeys i bet you look good on the dancefloor official video. This dvd shows the arctic monkeys are here to stay. Bass player andy nicholson left the band in may 2006.
Domino records commissioned warp films to produce the short films. You cant go experimenting with the colours from different rainbows if you havent got that base there in the first place to support it all, arctic monkeys alex turner explained to spin in 20. Arctic monkeys relives at the apollo consequence of sound. Childhood in modern times its unlike our childhood, thats without a doubt without a doubt you recollect the circumstances not all that long prior, really when every family had their own landline telephone. Arctic monkeys arctic monkeys at the apollo cd music. Arctic monkeys celebrity profile check out the latest arctic monkeys photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Elbow concert setlist at glastonbury festival 2008 on june. Arctic monkeys at the apollo us promo promo dvdr 546815. The arctic monkeys frontman has penned the score for new british film submarine, which will be his first solo record.
At the apollo is a live album and video release by arctic monkeys of the final concert of their 2007. Recording of the arctic monkeys final gig on their acclaimed 2007 world tour. Band members are alex turner vocals, lead guitar, jamie cook guitar, matthew helders drums and nick omalley bass. The album received widespread critical acclaim and brought arctic monkeys their third nomination for the mercury prize. Alex turner from the arctic monkeys swaggers his way through tame impalas feels like we only go backwards for triple js like a version. The artic monkeys performed their first gig at the grapes in sheffield.