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| Discussion: Jandek Err...did anyone see that film about this guy then? I have a copy of "The Place" and it is...disturbing, to say the least. >>By spookyloop Is there another film about Jandek? I saw the documentary, "Jandek on Corwood". Very good film. >>By headrush77 Anything is possible in show-biz! >>By nonyeb I own Jandek's first 39 CD's, I think. >>By headrush77 Is there much variation throughout these works? A definable style? Any repetition? >>By nonyeb nonyeb, In some of Jandek's CDs, there is slight variation in styles. In more than 80% of his songs, it is just Jandek's vocals and acoustic guitar. For the casual listener, his style may sound redundant , repetitious and boring. In less than 20% of the songs, he may have a band play with him or he may play a solo electric guitar with vocals or it may be Jandek's vocals and an electric bass in the place of the acoustic guitar or a second instrument like a harmonica is thrown in or female vocalist may sing, etc., etc. In several songs, Jandek with his electric guitar is accompanied by another more accomplished electric guitarist. Jandek's vocals and his rhythym, backup, second guitar is miked up front while the more accomplished, lead electric guitarist is mixed into the background. It makes for interesting listening. His vocals are influenced by many singers. You may hear a little Bob Dylan, Lou Reed, Hasil Adkins, Johnny Cash, the lead vocalist of Tuxedomoon, Iggy Pop, Les Claypool, a lot like the lead vocalist for the Residents and several others in his vocals. He seems to be an influence on the lead vocalist for Go, Go, Go Airheart. Some CDs will appeal to a few eclectic music fans, while other CDs will mostly appeal to Jandek fans only. >>By headrush77 Three Jandek LPs released in a row are spoken word pieces. >>By headrush77 Thanks for all that, Headrush. My musical knowledge of Jandek extends solely to just one track I have on a compilation CD. I understand that he hasn't given interviews(?) & I'm curious as to what motivates him to create his music. I've heard that he's recently been doing some solo gigs so i assume the guy has a message that he wants to get across. >>By nonyeb According to the documentary, "Jandek On Corwood", Jandek has had one telephone interview in the mid '80's with Richie Unterberger who authored the book, "Unknown Legends of Rock 'n' Roll" and with a writer for Texas Monthly Magazine who was allowed to hang out with Jandek for an afternoon under the condition that she would not disclose any specific details about the meeting. Some of Jandek's music can be heard on "Jandek On Corwood" and five different songs can be sampled on MySpace.com. The last two years, Jandek has played close to a dozen concerts mostly with local musicians from the cities he has played. this includes a solo performance or two. Several clips of live songs of his performances are posted on YouTube. >>By headrush77 Check Jandek out. >>By headrush77 Come to think of it, there is several paragraphs about Jandek in the book, "Unknown Legends Of Rock 'n' Roll". >>By headrush77 In the past several weeks Jandek played twice in Houston as Jandek.. The April show was an hour and ten minute plus long 1980's funk jam. One song played for over an hour and ten minutes! There was an eight minute break then another eight minute funk jam. Visualize Bootsy Collins on bass, Andy Gill on guitar and a drummer providing a steady back beat. This may best describe the first show. The May show was a chamber music concert playing soundtrack-type music for a suspense movie. Jandek was seated playing the electric bass, sometimes the slide electric bass. An alto saxophone player, a seated electric guitar and mini-synthesizer(?) player, a percussionist on a gong set and a second percussionist on a chime set accompanied Jandek. They played for an hour and ten minutes one movement , two movements or three movements. It was really hard to tell, if there was a real break or two between pieces. Both concerts were excellent shows. With Jandek live, you never know what kind of concert will be played. >>By headrush77 A possibility is that Jandek's approach is one of take it or leave it. Don't be influenced by any background stuff when you hear his music ('cos little or none of that is being provided anyway.) At the very least it can make us wonder & think about celebrity, & why we have to know the background of our idols. One reason for it is that gossip mags, TV documentary makers, biographers, etc all thrive on it. Maybe Jandek's just against such industry? >>By nonyeb .......or his background is very much of an influence on his music. Almost everyone who knows of Jandek has a different opinion about him. For example, my friend envisions him as being a prankster toying with his fans. I view him as a very private person and that his music is very autobiographical, almost painfully autobiographical. >>By headrush77 That's sounds a mite tragic possibly. >>By nonyeb You are not logged in. To access all functionality, you can log in via Flork. Flork is a worldwide community of people who are interested in music, movies and books. As a Flork-User, you can participate in this and other discussions, meet new people and exchange messages with other members directly: www.flork.com |