Talented duo goldfrapp singer alison goldfrapp and producer will gregory reinvent themselves with each new release. The official portal for goldfrapp music videos past and present. Breathtakingly gorgeous even in its deepest melancholy, tales of us is an absolute diamond of an album. Their sixth album, tales of us is written and produced by band members alison goldfrapp and will gregory and was recorded at their studio in the english countryside. Thea brings film noir to the dancefloor with shivery synths and a beat that begins with footsteps, and clay ends this collection of heartache on a relatively idealistic note. Subtitled screenings at your local cineworld cinema. Mute records goldfrapp release tales of us deluxe edition. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the synopsis submission guide. Completing the box is a beautiful 40 page hardback book compiled by alison with exclusive. All the track titles, with the exception of stranger, are given peoples names.
Tales of us is similar in style to their early material however more mellow and far less. Tales of us is a unique cinema event marking the return of one of musics most breathtaking and critically acclaimed artists. Singer alison goldfrapp says the project is exciting. Though their newest, tales of us, abandons disco pretty much altogether, that whispered sense of threat is still palpably real. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Mute records goldfrapp watch the new short film for. Tales of us is a melancholic, yet often beautifully delivered narrative, its emotionally charged, intelligently written and thought provoking album from goldfrapp. In midjune, goldfrapp announced their forthcoming sixth album, tales of us, to be released 9 september 20. Tales of us is closer to felt mountain and seventh tree their folkinfluenced 2008 album than to the rest of their work. Download tales of us dlx edition no download links are allowed. Jun 26, 2014 stranger is taken from the goldfrapp album tales of us. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. Buy tales of us deluxe edition by goldfrapp mp3 download online from 7digital united states over 30 million high quality tracks in our store. Tales of us features a striking, 30minute filmic journey through five of the individual stories featured.
It is strictly forbidden to share links to albums via file sharing sites magnet, torrent, kingdom leaks etc. Yet despite the passing of over a decade, the haunting, electronic sound of alison goldfrapp and will gregory is unmistakable much as goldfrapps wavy blonde bob and eccentric, achingly cool style. There arent really any weak songs on tales of us once you give over to its slow charms. Mute records goldfrapp announce details of the tales of us. Pop group goldfrapp are breaking into cinemas with a oneoff screening of their short film anthology tales of us, followed by a live concert.
Cocreated by alison goldfrapp and gunning, the film follows five charactersstranger, laurel, jo, drew and annabeland. Harkening to the softer folk sounds of their debut more than 10 years ago, tales of us, their sixth album, does not possess any of the grinding, dance pop sounds for which goldfrapp has become increasingly known. This week, iconic band goldfrapp have announced that for one night only on march 4th, in select cinemas across the uk fans can watch their tales of us film, followed by an exclusive performance of. This performance was originally broadcast alongside the short film, tales. The 30minute film was cocreated by alison goldfrapp and writerdirector lisa gunning. Special edition vinyl reissue of black cherry is out now. Details concerning goldfrapps haunting, noirish sixth album tales of us were sparse at first. I dont recall hearing a group of songs so bewitching, entrapping, with a depth to be discovered more and more with each listening.
Five stories, each one based on a song from the goldfrapp album tales of us. A very special film inspired by the remarkable new album, followed by an intimate live performance exclusively for cinema audiences, results in a stunning, stateoftheart audio and visual cinema experience. Users who ignore this rule will be banned from the site. While tales of us is goldfrapp s most consistent album in terms of mood and sound, the duo still adds some variety. Goldfrapps fourth consecutive top ten album, tales of us, has been acclaimed by critics and fans alike. Tales of us is the sixth studio album by english electronic music duo goldfrapp, released on 6 september 20 by mute records. Thea was released on 24 march 2014 as the first official single from the album.
This website uses cookies to provide you with a better experience. Though it can sound on a casual first pass like a background muzak soundscape, repeat listening reveals the album to be a delicate mood piece with alisons subdued and breathy vocals delivered with a finesse matched by the sensitive and. Goldfrapp watch the new short film for drew, lead track from tales of us goldfrapp release their stunningly beautiful new album tales of us through mute on 9 september 20 10th sept in us. The tales of us film has left me feeling insatiable and cannot wait to see what. Not quite a concept album, tales of us out today, september 10, is a further leap. Announce details of the tales of us deluxe box set alison goldfrapps exhibition opens at the. The album was recorded by alison goldfrapp and will. Sep 06, 20 get all the lyrics to songs on tales of us and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Sep 05, 20 goldfrapps latest creates a mesmerising fantasy soundworld all of its own, but the songs arent always up to scratch, writes dave simpson. Thea is taken from the new goldfrapp album tales of us, out now on mute. Goldfrapp tales of us deluxe box set unboxing youtube. There arent really any weak songs on tales of us once.
A dark dance act, the brainchild of alison goldfrapp, mixing dirty rock riffs with pulsating synthdisco. Goldfrapp announce details of the tales of us deluxe box set alison goldfrapps exhibition opens at the lowry gallery, manchester. Inspired by goldfrapps latest album tales of us, released in september 20, goldfrapp. Cd album tales of us cd bonus tracks vinyl album tales of us pressed on 180g vinyl in a gatefold sleeve with 24 poster dvd containing tales of us in 5. A sumptuous body of work, tales of us has been two years in the crafting and is their most narrative, cinematic and. Tales of us is the sixth studio album by english electronic music duo goldfrapp, released on 6. Building each track as a narrative around a name, this album sees the band engaging in poetic storytelling, from the delicate jo to the quiet exploration of gender identity on annabel. Originally released in april 2003, the album has been pressed on a purple vinyl with an exclusive 12 x 12 art print. Members of our mailing list, were offering a first chance to nab tickets for this very special evening before anyone else as part of an exclusive fan presale that takes place tomorrow weds aug 27. The melodies, chord changes and intricate arrangements are breathtakingly gorgeous, as are allisons vocals. On 20 january 2014, goldfrapp announced a oneoff screening of their thirtyminute film anthology tales of us, which was shown by arts alliance media in select theatres across the uk, europe, north america, australia and new zealand on the evening of 4 march.
Tales of us the film, is a thirty minute journey through five individual stories, each one based on a song from the new goldfrapp album tales of us. Tales of us sees goldfrapp operating between the stripped down folk of seventh tree and the moody electronics of felt mountain. Goldfrapp biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Regarder goldfrapp tales of us 2014 en streaming vf. Thea twin shadow remix by goldfrapp free listening on. While tales of us is goldfrapps most consistent album in terms of mood and sound, the duo still adds some variety. This performance was originally broadcast alongside the short film, tales of us, as part of a global cinema event in march 2014. Find album release information for tales of us goldfrapp on allmusic. A sumptuous body of work, tales of us has been two years in the crafting and is their most narrative, cinematic and intimate recording so far. Save for goldfrapps brilliant 2000 debut felt mountain, what really sold the duo as a bona fide classic act that will surely retain its place in the legendary canon of english music was their hits collection the singles. Heard a shout and someone calling strained in darkness vapour, like a veil, hangs over the city tonight hanging there behind the trees a bloodred moon is watching i. Goldfrapp have announced details of a very special box set version of their top five album tales of us, which was described by the guardian as a mesmerising soundscape, intoxicatingly vital by metro and luxuriant by the independent. Tales of us showtimes and movie information at landmark cinemas.
Listen free to goldfrapp tales of us deluxe edition jo, annabel and more. On 20 january 2014, goldfrapp announced a oneoff screening of their thirtyminute film anthology. Buy or rent tales of us the short film from itunes. Download tales of us deluxe edition no download links are allowed. Goldfrapp tales of us film theatrical trailer on vimeo. Funnily enough, i thought clay was an incredibly happy closer for the album til i read it was based on a real love letter written by a gay soldier in wwii. From an obsessive mother in mildred pierce to a childs sexual ambiguity in kathleen winters annabel, the stories that influenced the songs on tales of us, the new album from beloved british electropop duo goldfrapp, are anything but predictablebut anyone whos followed the music of alison goldfrapp and will gregory has learned to expect the unexpected.
Well be playing our album tales of us in full plus other favourites alongside a 20piece orchestra and choir. Tales of us synopsis tales of us is a unique cinema event marking the return of one of musics most breathtaking and critically acclaimed artists. Goldfrapps sixth studio album tales of us is a fine and mature piece of work, possibly their best. Goldfrapp tales of us cinema event trailer heyuguys. Tales of us deluxe edition features the original tales of us album, plus the audio from a very special live performance, live from air studios. Goldfrapp tales of us pathe live film 2014 allocine. Dec 12, 20 cd album tales of us cd bonus tracks vinyl album tales of us pressed on 180g vinyl in a gatefold sleeve with 24 poster dvd containing tales of us in 5. Goldfrapps latest creates a mesmerising fantasy soundworld all of its own, but the songs arent always up to scratch, writes dave simpson. Ricky patel, robin van calcar, daniel ali, alex drane, ashley walker. Projection unique en exclusivite au cinema, jeudi 10 avril a 20h, dun concert. Find movie and film cast and crew information for goldfrapp. It showed, simply, just how many great songs goldfrapp have made over the course of their almost 15year existence. Sep 12, 20 lyrics across a starless sky it cuts like tiny knives rain beating down rain beating down blunt uneasy glares theyve nothing on you or me yet nights have alone nights here are cursed theres.
Get goldfrapp setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other goldfrapp fans for free on. Mute records goldfrapp release tales of us deluxe edition out. Mute records goldfrapp announce details of the tales. Goldfrapp concert setlists sign in to get statistics for your attended concerts. On their sixth album, goldfrapp come as close as they ever have to returning to the sound of 2000s felt mountain, the album that originally made them famous. Despite comparisons to felt mountain and seventh tree, tales of us manages to be its own distinctive album, alvar for example sees goldfrapp moving into new territory, their.
Remarkably, tales of us is the duos sixth studio album and is released this month a staggering years after their debut record, felt mountain. Tales of us tour 202014 tales of us is the sixth concert tour from british band goldfrapp in support of their sixth studio album, tales of us, released in september 20. For one night only, on march 4 2014, see the unique tales of us film, followed by an exclusive performance of classic songs and selections from the spellbinding goldfrapp tales of us film theatrical trailer on vimeo. Description provided by wikipedia under creative commons attribution ccbysa 4. Sep 12, 20 on their sixth album, goldfrapp come as close as they ever have to returning to the sound of 2000s felt mountain, the album that originally made them famous. Alison goldfrapp and lisa gunning have produced an emotive visual creation which accompanies tracks from the stunning album tales of us. Will gregorys arrangements on tales are subtle but expansive throughout, often seemingly plain on the surface but they give up more information about themselves on repeated spins. A promotional trailer was released in june, but it had quietly flown past. Sep 18, 20 by far the duos most intimate and lavish recording to date, tales of us offers up a gateway into the mind of alison goldfrapp as she takes listeners to her innermost fears. Goldfrapps dance songs were slinky and mean at the same time. Black cherry will be the first of a series of goldfrapp vinyl releases on special edition coloured vinyl. And alison sings for her life throughout, remaining the rightful star. The songs are impressionist character sketches, often dark. Details concerning goldfrapp s haunting, noirish sixth album tales of us were sparse at first.
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