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SLEEP TOKEN

WITH A METEORIC RISE UNLIKE ANYTHING THE HEAVY MUSIC WORLD HAS SEEN BEFORE, SLEEP TOKEN HAVE BECOME ONE OF THE BIGGEST SUCCESS STORIES IN MODERN ROCK HISTORY. AS THEY ACCEPT THEIR ROCK SOUND 25 ICON AWARD, WE EXPLORE HOW THEIR GENRE-PUSHING VISION HAS RESONATED WITH FANS ACROSS THE WORLD, WITH SOME OF THE BAND'S FORMER TOURMATES AND SUPERFANS REFLECTING ON THEIR INCREDIBLE JOURNEY.

WORDS

MADDY HOWELL

PHOTOS

ANDY FORD

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LIVE PHOTOS

ADAMROSS WILLIAMS

It took less than seven minutes for the Sleep Token explosion to hit.

Gathering momentum in the UK underground scene with their 2019 debut 'Sundowning' and its 2021 follow-up 'This Place Wil Become Your Tomb', in early 2023 the masked collective set the internet ablaze with 'The Summoning'.

Nonchalantly dropped just 24 hours after the emotionally driven 'Chokehold' arrived, the inferno came out of nowhere for many heavy music fans. The song's gnarly down-tuned guitars and crushing metal riffs resonating deeply, its ominous, poetic lyrics searing with passion, and the voice of the band's masked frontman —Vessel — soaring over its huge, otherworldly chorus. It was the kind of mastery that proved difficult for any metal fan to ignore, but after five minutes, something wholly unexpected happened The riff-laden chaos segueing into a two-minute funk outro, from that moment - the stage was set for a revolution.

Forging their sound whilst remaining insistent on resisting genre classification, Sleep Token had been darting between progressive metal, R&B, and glossy pop with ease since their formation in 2016. Adding new styles and influences into their arsenal at every opportunity, from the second they erupted into the mainstream consciousness their expansive vision was impossible to ignore.

Capturing something elusive, something that had long felt absent from the contemporary heavy music scene, 'The Summoning' defied easy categorisation. Blending sounds in ways that were as unpredictable as they were seamless, the track catapulted the band to viral fame on TikTok. Clips of the song's outro paired with memes, fan art, and incredulous reactions from listeners flooded the app's feed, and within days the band's cult following began to expand rapidly, each new fan clamouring for more information about the mysterious masked group that were suddenly dominating their social media timelines.

"It's pretty crazy when you think about it,"' laughs John Famiglietti, bassist and producer of experimental band HEALTH.

"A lot of this stuff really doesn't have precedent but when TikTok was created, they built the concept of virality into the code. It needed to become the fastest route to virality, and they wanted to destroy YouTube. Sleep Token is the perfect example of that in action, because that song was released in what the music industry calls 'The No Zone'. It had a visualiser of a copyright-free Elden Ring boss, and it was nearly [page break] seven minutes long. That kind of thing just doesn't get big."

What John explains is vital to understanding the magic behind Sleep Token's rise, because simply put - the whole thing is almost impossible to believe. From making their live debut in front of less than 500 fans at London's The Black Heart in the summer of 2017, to dominating the social media algorithms of thousands, their sudden and overwhelming rise is entirely unprecedented.

The release of 2023's Take Me Back To Eden' swiftly followed by a Best UK Artist award win at the Heavy Music Awards and an announcement of a standalone headine show at Wembley Arena, the excitement surging through the scene was palpable — evident as fans scrambled to acquire tickets for the landmark evening. Selling out within ten minutes of going on general sale, Sleep Token were officially an arena-filling rock band.

"It's not often you see that kind of leap anymore," John continues.

"In the span of eight months, Sleep Token went from small clubs to headlining arenas. For me, that's the most exciting part. I can't remember the last time I saw a band do that."

With HEALTH playing alongside them that historic night in London, John recalls the atmosphere vividly. Looking back then, how does he think Sleep Token's stratospheric rise happened?

"They're bringing pop elements in through the language of heavy music, and that's a big part of the appeal," he explains.

"When you're at a Sleep Token show, you can see the kids connecting with that shit and singing along. It's a big show, it's theatrical, and when everyone's singing along…that's where you get the chills. The crowd makes it, and you can see the smiles on people's faces. For a lot of these kids, it's their first concert. If your music can bring new people into this world, that's the most powerful thing possible."

With 'Take Me Back To Eden' landing the band their first ever Top 5 album, as well as becoming the most-streamed metal album on Spotify in 2023, Sleep Token's Wembley Arena ritual served not only as a celebration of a remarkable year — but a declaration of the future of metal.

Asserting that the scene was ready for change, from the moment that Vessel emerged into the stage's central spotlight, all12,500 fans gathered in the room knew that a new era of heavy music was beginning. With striking [column break] nu-metal inspired masks for band members II, III and IV unveiled on Instagram just moments before the band's scheduled stage time, the energy surging through the crowd was nothing short of electric.

A sonic and visual spectacle, from the assaulting intensity of 'Vore' to the raw catharsis of 'Ascensionism' each moment of the show shone with intent. The night blooming into a powerful karaoke session as Vessel suddenly became unable to sing mid-performance, by the time proceedings culminated in a heartfelt rendition of 'Blood Sport", everyone filtering out the doors of Wembley Arena knew they had witnessed something groundbreaking.

A remarkable achievement from a simply remarkable band, to understand how Sleep Token ended up taking their songs to a stage like Wembley, we need to take things back to the beginning.

Debuting the project with 2016 EP 'One' and 2017's 'Two', the groundwork for the world they were about to build was lain. A world filled with technical metal, expansive atmospheres, and an unapologetic commitment to musical experimentation, the band's early releases demonstrated an unusual level of ambition for a fledgling band. Not just blending genres but entirely blurring the lines that segregated them, their metalcore and djent influences bled into lush soundscapes, with emotionally raw vocals and progressive song structures constantly throwing the listener off-guard.

Evading every potential classification, songs like 'Nazareth' and 'Calcutta' felt cinematic yet intimate, drawing from ambient electronica and R&B with a steadfast spirit of eclecticism, yet never feeling disjointed. Carrying a coherent emotional thread — a mood of longing, heartbreak, and spiritual seeking — their vision resonated deeply with a small but passionate group of early fans.

Among those early to hop aboard the Sleep Token train was Holding Absence vocalist Lucas Woodland, who recalls his first encounter with the band.

"The first song I listened to was 'Nazareth', and it just blew my mind," he nods.

"It was just so cool, and to this day, I think that's Sleep Token's greatest strength. It's cool for kids that are just getting into this genre of music, but it's also cool for people like me who listen to bands like Radiohead and Bon Iver. It somehow manages to scratch two very cool but very different itches. Throw that together with vocals that are so out of this world… you' ve got something special. I was shocked to discover how small they were at that point." [page break]

With that, Lucas became one of the band's earliest champions. After discovering them, he immediately shared Sleep Token's music in the Holding Absence group chat, urging his bandmates to check them out.

The Welsh band joining forces with Loathe for a split EP titled 'This ls As One' the two bands were in the process of mapping out a co-headline tour. With shows set to take place in early 2018, they knew they had to find a way to get Sleep Token involved. Picking a local band to join them on each date of their joint UK run, they decided to offer the slot for the two biggest shows — London and Manchester — to the genre-slashing newcomers. Witnessing the earliest iterations of the band's live show, their full vision may not have been realised back then but already something was brewing.

"It was surreal," Lucas nods.

"The first two times I saw them were supporting us on that 2018 tour, and it was early days for them, but there was still this magical element to them. I remember speaking to Vessel after the show, and he was like, 'Sorry can't catch your set, I've got to run off and wash this I paint off'."

"When you look back on that, it's crazy to think that there was a period of time where they painted up, got on stage, played to 50 people, and then quickly ran off to have a shower in a Travelodge," he laughs.

"The third time that I saw them though, they played St Pancras Church to around 120 people. By that point, the vision was realised, and that was the moment where I realised that this was their turf now. Everyone in that room saw what this could be. It was a seated show, and it almost felt like a sermon. For that to be one of your first headline shows, and for it to captivate people in the way that it did..that's crazy."

Looking back on what shift may have occurred between the band he saw onstage that evening and the band Sleep Token have become, Lucas explains.

"When 'The Summoning' came out, barely anything had changed.. everyone else had just woken up to it."

"I honestly believe that the vision of the band, the message, and the sound has been there since day one. It's so cool to think that the band I watched in that church all those years ago and the band that is now playing to tens of thousands of people now is the same band."

The heavy music world had long been craving the kind of shake-up Sleep Token brought. Much of the scene tired of existing in a lull of stagnation as artists began to take [page break] bigger risks with their sound and experiment with fresh influences, a sense of scepticism transformed into intrigue.

Despite a growing longing for something different though, it takes something truly special to bowl in and completely shatter the boundaries of everything that existed before it. With little of the band's core identity changing since its inception, for Sleep Token to achieve such an explosion — the moment had to be right. With the world emerging from a global pandemic and grappling with a growing reliance on social media, Lucas reflects on the circumstances that led the band to greatness.

"It's important to note that every important band ever was in the right place, at the right time to ignite the culture,"" he explains.

"If Slipknot came out today, they wouldn't be the band that they are. If Metallica came out in the 60s they wouldn't have been as successful. Everybody has lived their lives terminally online for so long now. As musicians, for so long we were told that we must engage with our audience, because it's never been so easy to do it. We're told that we should be tweeting every day, we should be posting photos every day, and nothing is sacred anymore."

"You can engage with your fans at any given moment, but we reached a point where that almost plateaued. People are sick of hearing everyone's opinions, and they just want to hear the music. There are music fans who can't remember a world without the internet, and they can't remember a world where anonymity existed. They can't remember a world where mystery exists."

It's understandable then how the band's anonymity and carefully curated lore have forged a large part of their appeal. Whilst they are far from the first band to adopt masks and a hidden identity — with the likes of Slipknot, Ghost, and Hollywood Undead coming before them — Sleep Token's anonymity feels different. With social media making it easier than ever to know everything about a band, the collective have chosen to withhold almost everything, and that has only elevated fan's desperation to unearth more.

In a world obsessed with personal branding, where artists often cultivate parasocial relationships with their fans through constant interaction and engagement, Sleep Token's decision to remain an enigma marks a decidedly different approach to their peers. Their identities remaining closely guarded secrets Vessel- who has spoken just a handful of times in interviews early in the band's [page break] career has built a persona around the idea of serving an ancient deity known only as Sleep.

Carving out a role that feels entirely other-worldly, at the same time, there is something deeply human in Vessel's character, Wracked with emotion, pain, and a desperation to grow, their ability to tap into the deepest, darkest caverns of the human feeling is unrivalled. Their larger-than-life image clashing with the humanity and vulnerability of Vessel's lyrics, whilst fans may not know the identity of the men behind the mask, they can connect deeply with every word he says.

Because of this, the band's anonymity has proved much more than a gimmick, it's become a vital part of the identity that has forged a fanatical community. Stripped of a name and a human visage, Vessel is not a rock star in the traditional sense. He doesn't present himself as a relatable figure or even a person at all — he's an idea. An invitation to immerse yourself in the band's universe, the inability to put a face to the name makes every part of Sleep Token feel universal. Stripping away the distractions of celebrity and ego, it's allowed listeners to project their emotions and interpretations onto the songs like never before.

"They managed to line up this beautiful thread through the needle moment because everyone is so hungry to find out more about them," Lucas nods.

"We live in a world where we know everything about everyone, and they have been able to use that in a backwards sense. They've not only kept hold of the anonymity, but they've embraced it. They've turned II, III and IV into characters, and they're relevant parts of the band and the culture. They've always been important musicians on stage, but I remember being drunk at a house party and seeing the mask reveals on my Instagram feed. It felt like a new character had just been unlocked. It was such a moment."

That feeling of grandiosity is something that Sleep Token have become well-versed in creating. Each fresh reveal feeling monumental, it's elevated their live shows from simple performances to powerful rituals [column break] as though they've been a part of something much bigger.

As Sleep Token's rise has continued, word of their live shows has spread far beyond the UK. Kickstarting a new era after wiping their Instagram in early 2024 — leaving just a bio that read 'Nothing lasts forever' — North America were invited to bear witness to 'The Teeth Of God' tour.

A 21-date run taking place throughout April and May, they were joined by Empire State Bastard for the shows, with both bands playing to packed out venues night after night.

"It was an incredible spectacle to witness each night," guitarist Mike Vennart reflects.

"Their audience is hardcore. The most dedicated and obsessed fans. The best audience a band could hope for, really. Not to ruin the magic, but the lads in the band are wonderful too."

While many bands take years, even decades, to build up a loyal fanbase, Sleep Token have culminated a rabid community of fans in record time. Their collision of influences uniting people from vastly different sonic backgrounds, there are moments that speak to every kind of music fan.

Whether it's the ethereal melodies of 'Alkaline', the crushing heaviness of 'The Offering', or the gutting piano melodies of 'Blood Sport', their refusal to be confined has become their calling card. Retaining a core heaviness whilst pulling from pop, R&B, progressive rock, and jazz, they've spawned a sound that speaks to people from all walks of life, never alienating any one group.

Before they were headlining rooms to thousands of fans Stateside though, one of the first US bands to recognise Sleep Token's potential was Issues. Looking for an opener for their 'Beautiful Oblivion' tour — celebrating their third and final allbum — their booking agent threw Sleep Token's name into the conversation. Having recently begun working with them, he sent over their debut EP, and bassist Skyler Acord felt an immediate connection to their willingness to push boundaries.

"It felt like it came completely out of left field," he recalls.

Everybody who's a fan of Sleep Token knows the feeling of finding them where you're like, 'What the hell am I listening to? Where did this come from? Why does he sound like that? Where are the masks for?' … I went through that whole experience." [page break]

With only a few songs out in the world at that point, a series of internal discussions took place about whether it would be a better move for the band to acquire an opener who was little more well-known However, with Acord recognising the potential Sleep Token had it didn't take long before they were on the bill for their first US tour. Watching the British band play some of their earliest shows, each night Issues felt more and more certain that they'd made the right choice to take a chance on Sleep Token.

"They're doing something really interesting and really different, and rock absolutely needs that," Skyler nods.

"I could tell that they were going to be huge, and I wanted to be the first to take them out. I love giving a leg up to anybody doing something different, because rock is so boring. especially in America. In America, rock is the most conservative popular genre I can think of. If you stray a little too far outside of the norm, you get shut down. However, Sleep Token found a niche. A vacuum that was just dying to be filled."

"As soon as we started playing with them, I could tell that they really wanted it. The crowd would start with confusion, it would slowly develop into intrigue, and by the end of their set it was all they were talking about."

Since forming in 2012, Issues have made it their mission to change the shape of rock's future, and whilst the sound and aesthetics of their respective projects may differ — Skyler recognised a kinship between the two bands. A drive to alter the music world's perception of rock, and a passion to confuse, captivate, and involve fans, he was instantly in awe of the world they were creating.

"Vessel is the creative force behind a lot of the project, and you can tell that he is coming from the perspective of a piano player," he says.

"That was confusing at first because I was like, 'Where are these riffs coming from?' They're cool, they're simple, but they're heavy. That dude is just a sick keyboard player, and any time you hand that type of great musician a guitar, they're going to come up with something that you never would have dreamed of coming up with."

Inviting Vessel to rip piano solo in the middle of the band's 2019 track 'Get It Right" throughout the run, Skyler and his bandmates had no doubt that Sleep Token would go on to accomplish huge things. Admittedly though, they never expected them to get to where they are quite so rapidly. [page break]

"I'm a huge metal fan, and the only bands that really make a diference are the ones doing something different, and doing it well," Skyler nods.

"Every once in a while, there's a band with a lot of hype, and when you check them out, they just sound like everybody else. There's nothing that special about it when you peel back. By removing identity out of the equation and digging into the mystery of it…Sleep Token mastered it. That approach worked for basically all the bands that I love who have mattered. It worked for Ghost, it worked for Black Sabbath, and it worked for all the black metal bands loved when I was in high school."

For Lorna Shore vocalist Will Ramos, Sleep Token's success also represents a turning point for the entire metal genre. A self-proclaimed superfan of the band, he penned an impassioned essay on the band to celebrate them taking home the title of Best British Artist at the 2023 Rock Sound Awards.

In the piece, Will spoke about seeing the band perform for the first time at the Blue Ridge Rock Festival, rushing over to the stage from Lorna Shore's own 'meet and greet' elsewhere on site.

"Ten seconds into running turned around and saw Of Mice & Men's singer, Aaron Pauley, following me. We started running through this huge crowd together, and everybody was so excited I'm not the type of guy to leave a meet and greet early, but I needed to witness that set. It was an act of true love!" He laughs.

"That's where it started to set in how freaking massive Sleep Token were becoming. They're one of the biggest metal bands that I'm aware of right now, and there were so many people watching that set. They refer to their live shows as rituals, their fans are the congregation, and the stage as a place of worship. It's something that could easily seem tacky if a band did it with little consideration for the details, but they're so committed to what they do."

"Even when they post on Instagram after shows, the captions are always like, 'The ritual has been completed in Copenhagen'. They totally absorb themselves in the spiritual aspect, physically, visually, and sonically. It's a brand, and they completely own that brand. They've made it exactly what it is, and they stick to it."

"The whole experience does feel super spiritual, and they don't just give 50 per cent to the theming, it's 100 per cent. People feel the emotion, see the way they embody this ideal, and hear this incredible music — and I think thats why people are so ready to absolve themselves in this spiritual moment. Everybody has a different connection to every song because of the different things [column break] everyone goes through in life, but they get to experience all of that in a place where everybody else is feeling something too."

Speaking on his admiration of their ability to bring new fans into the heavy music world, the frontman is quick to point out that Sleep Token's genre-blurring tendencies have not only broadened their fanbase, but have also breathed new life into the scene.

"For a long time, metal bands have been putting themselves in a box," he explains.

"It's so refreshing to see the evolution of music, and bands like Sleep Token out there bringing in all these different genres. Doing that brings in a whole bunch of different people, which is so important for the metal world. Half of the time, this genre is seen as dying, but then you hear something like this. There are all these people who didn't listen to metal before listening to Sleep Token, and I love that. It feeds into this community, because people who listen to R&B are listening to this band, and they're venturing further into the genre. It's welcoming to a lot of people, which is a beautiful thing."

What Will describes is a feeling that spreads far beyond music. Bringing together music fans from worlds that once would have clashed, Sleep Token's story is the perfect example of how a movement begins.

Embracing our differences and welcoming all into a world devoid of boundaries and specifications, behind the mystery and the lore, Sleep Token have tapped into some of the most vital, vulnerable parts of our human need for connection. Each note speaking to each person in a uniquely different way, their ability to unite has positioned them as one of the most important bands of this generation, and somehow it still feels as though this is just the beginning.

Reaching heights that most bands work for decades to hit, there is simply no other story quite like Sleep Token's. Each release taking a step forward, a deeper dive into their evolving, immersive sound, they continue to push the boundaries of not only what heavy music can be — but what it should be.

An invitation to feel, to come together, and be a part of something, they've given us a front-row seat to one of the most explosive musical phenomena of our time. Swerving all expectations pushed by the industry, their rise has become a reminder of why music matters. Inspiring a new generation of heavy music artists to strive for something bigger, Sleep Token are proof that with enough belief and commitment in a cause, there are truly no limitations on what you can achieve.

#sleep token #rocksound 25 icons #sleep token article #what did noah spend an hour doing? this obvi!#no new will interview but he still managed to fill up the most space #that ending paragraph tho...like yes exactly #please let me know if you see any mistakes i will only cry a little!

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rabbitcruiser · 8 days ago

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Go For a Ride Day

Go For a Ride Day, celebrated on November 22, urges you to just get up and get out! Do you ever feel like you’re tied to your laptop/phone/tablet screens? We’ve become a pretty sedentary bunch — a far cry from the people who discovered countries, oceans, and animals simply by getting off the couch and exploring. Make today a day to set your spirit free and enjoy your wanderlust on whatever mode of transportation suits you best. Bike, boat, car, skateboard, sleigh—it doesn’t matter what you choose! Pick a location you’ve always wanted to visit and make today the day you’ll go.

History of Go For A Ride Day

Birthdays are fun and Christmas means presents (if you’re lucky), but nothing quite compares with the magical day you get your driver’s license. That’s when your world truly changes forever. Why? Cars mean freedom. You can suddenly go anywhere at anytime (as long as your parents are cool with your plans). Such is the nature of transportation — something we in the 21st century take for granted. We all grew up with planes, trains and automobiles — so we’re quite used to getting where we need to go.

But it wasn’t always that way. When President Jefferson asked Lewis (and, eventually, Clark) to explore the American West in 1804, there were no nonstop flights from St. Louis to the Oregon coast. As the History Channel describes it: “The excursion lasted over two years. Along the way they confronted harsh weather, unforgiving terrain, treacherous waters, injuries, starvation, disease and both friendly and hostile Native Americans. Nevertheless, the approximately 8,000-mile journey was deemed a huge success and provided new geographic, ecological and social information about previously uncharted areas of North America.”

And today we complain about trying to squeeze our carry-ons into the overhead bin.

Americans have always loved to “go for a ride” — with whatever mode of transportation existed. Horses. Boats. Bicycles. And of course, the ubiquitous car. The nation had a long love affair with automobiles starting in the mid 20th century and lasting until recently — as a new generation of car buyers, born after the car craze, loses interest in design — focusing instead on practicality. Stellar gas mileage makes Priuses as sexy as Porsches. Well, almost.

Go For A Ride Day timeline

1950s Car culture

Cars inspired new businesses like drive-through restaurants and drive-in movie theaters, and employed one in six working Americans.

1956 Interstate highways

President Eisenhower authorizes $25 billion for the construction of 41,000 miles of the Interstate Highway System.

1964 ‘Pony car’

Ford introduces the sporty and powerful Mustang — the automaker's most successful launch since the Model A.

2019 Driverless cars get smarter

MIT engineers develop a system to help autonomous cars determine if there’s a moving object coming around the corner.

Go For A Ride Day FAQs

What does Go For A Ride Day celebrate?

Go For a Ride Day 2019 encourages us to get out in the world, as opposed to seeing it on a screen. Any mode of transportation will do on this day. What was America’s first car company?

Brothers Charles and Frank Duryea founded the Duryea Motor Wagon Company in 1893, becoming the first American automobile manufacturing company. What happened to supersonic jet travel?

The Concorde, which flew faster than the speed of sound, never turned a profit. When the plane broke the sound barrier (about 760 mph), it created shock waves that would hit the ground with a loud and sudden sonic “boom.” The FAA eventually banned all commercial aircraft from flying at supersonic speeds over land.

Go For A Ride Day Activities

Make it fun

Make it easy

Make it memorable

Dare yourself to try something new and adventurous. Why not try a mode of transportation you’ve never used before? Suggestions include jet skiing, parasailing, or going on a hot air balloon ride. In colder climates you could try a sleigh ride, or a horse drawn carriage.

Maybe you weren’t born to be wild, but don’t let that stop you from joining in the fun. Play tourist in your own city or neighborhood. Use public transit and see the sights like visitor.

Exploring is an adventure, but it can be even more fun if you have someone to share it with. Bring along an adventurous friend or family member to help make some memories. If your local friends are sticks in the mud, then bring your more adventurous friends along virtually by posting your adventure to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

Why We Love Go For A Ride Day

It’s an escape from reality

It can be great exercise

It helps us be spontaneous

Every now and then we just need something to break up the status quo and make us feel alive! Go For A Ride Day exists for that very reason. It can be hard to get motivated to see new places or even try new foods, but Go For A Ride Day provides the momentum.

You can try skateboarding or using a scooter. How about getting out your helmet and going for a long bike ride? Did you know you can burn over 400 calories an hour horseback riding?

Our lives tend to run to the predictable, and for the most part, that predictability helps the world go round. But we all still have a small streak of rebellion, and that's what Go For a Ride Day helps bring out.

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burlveneer-music · 1 year ago

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Thandi Ntuli with Carlos Niño - Rainbow Revisited

Liner Notes by Thandi Ntuli: I travelled to Los Angeles and the USA for the first time in 2019. Although I had not met Carlos in person, we connected via Instagram where he saw a video of me playing a piano motif (titled ‘The One’ in this sequence) that he really liked and expressed a wish to record. This was around 2017. We tried a few times to get me over to Los Angeles, but the timing was always off. Through a performance organised by a creative collective called The Nonsemble at The Ford Theatre we finally got the opportunity to meet, play together and subsequently go into studio to record some improvisations as he guided the recording process. Having been aware of some of his work – in particular his collaborative projects as Carlos Niño & Friends, as well as with his friend and long-time collaborator, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson – I knew that, with Carlos as producer, the artistic direction of the album would likely take me to a place I’d never considered going. A fact that had me both curious and terrified (as one tends to be when stepping into the unknown) Lol! Initially keen to record the song that he had seen/heard me play on Instagram, our performance a few days before the session drew him to the song Rainbow off my sophomore album, Exiled (2018). On that zen-like California afternoon in Andy Kravitz’s cozy studio in Venice Beach, he encouraged me to play around with various iterations of Rainbow. “Try it this way”, “How about adding that?”, “Can you breathe into the mic?”, “What if you focus on the last section?”, and many other explorations that eventually went through a few cuts, edits, yays and nays to become this body of work. Rainbow Revisited was birthed through that session, another session a couple of days later, and a series of many small synchronicities that led up to that moment. A particularly special moment for me was when he invited me to play something from home, which lent itself to me recording a song originally written by my grandfather that we often sing when at family gatherings. The song is called Nomayoyo. So much has happened since that session in late 2019. Many changes in our personal and collective universes. Losses and gains, births and transitions into the next life, Mother Nature’s ever-constant cycles reminding me that through all the chaos there remains, just beneath, this perfect order in Her ebb and flow. And most importantly, reminding me to feel for Her and to listen. She speaks! If Rainbow in my initial birthing of it, expressed a discontent with what we have accepted as freedom in South Africa and, possibly, around the world, I’d like to think that Rainbow Revisited is some kind of a response. Where the idea of ‘the rainbow nation’, with all the baggage it carried, had hijacked the innocence and mystical nature of a rainbow, I now reclaim its meaning through going back, going inward, healing, and rebuilding with the hope of a less heart-breaking and more fulfilling tomorrow. Lihlanzekile! Thandi Ntuli: Piano, Synthesizer, Tongo, Voice Carlos Niño: Cymbals, Percussion, Plants Recorded by Andy Kravitz at Studio 4 West, Venice Beach, California, August 2019. Cover Art by Shabaka Hutchings. Graphic Design and Layout by Craig Hansen.

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birchwoodu · 11 months ago

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Best Movies on Cybersecurity Watch in 2024

Hollywood has been fascinated by cyber security, cyberattacks, and the criminals that carry them out for almost fifty years. Since the turn of the twenty-first century, there has been a global explosion in the demand for and popularity of these kinds of films due to growing reliance on and acceptance of technology. This collection of films is ideal for anyone seeking a thrilling escape or to explore the world of information security in movies. Each film on this list either directly addresses cyber security, has multiple scenes that focus on the topic or captures the essence of why safeguarding sensitive data is so crucial.

You might be surprised to learn how similar the situations and characters in these stories are, as they are frequently based on actual occurrences. You might be surprised to hear that, for a number of these films, there are lessons that cyber security experts like us can all use in our day-to-day work.

New Releases in 2024 (Predicted):

Ghost Protocol (working title): A cyberwarfare thriller starring Chris Hemsworth as a black hat hacker turned asset for a government agency, navigating a complex international plot to hack into a powerful AI system. (Release date TBD)

Zero Day: A documentary exploring the rise and fall of Stuxnet, a weaponized computer worm targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, and the ethical and geopolitical implications of cyber warfare. (Release date: Early 2024)

Firewall Down: A high-stakes heist film where a team of skilled hackers attempt to pull off a daring cyberattack on a global financial institution, facing off against a seasoned security expert and unforeseen moral dilemmas. (Release date: Late 2024)

Must-Watch Classics:

The Matrix (1999): This sci-fi masterpiece explores the blurring lines between reality and the digital world, raising questions about data security and individual control in a technologically advanced society.

WarGames (1983): A teenage hacker accidentally accesses a military supercomputer capable of launching nuclear missiles, highlighting the dangers of cyber recklessness and the importance of responsible technology use.

Blackhat (2015): Chris Hemsworth portrays a convicted hacker forced to collaborate with the FBI to track down a cyberterrorist targeting nuclear power plants, showcasing the potential consequences of large-scale cyberattacks.

The Conversation (1974): Francis Ford Coppola's suspenseful film centers on a private investigator obsessed with surveillance technology, raising concerns about privacy in the age of digital eavesdropping.

Sneakers (1992): A lighthearted heist film featuring a team of ethical hackers recruited by the NSA to steal a government decoder, offering a glimpse into the world of cryptography and Cold War-era cyber espionage.

Ex Machina (2014): A thought-provoking sci-fi drama exploring the nature of consciousness and artificial intelligence, with themes of digital manipulation and the potential dangers of advanced technology.

The Great Hack (2019): This Netflix documentary investigates the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data scandal, highlighting the vulnerabilities of personal information online and the ethical implications of social media influence.

The Net (1995): Sandra Bullock plays a systems analyst who works from home in California. After obtaining an enigmatic floppy disk that contains a backdoor into a well-known computer security system, she gets entangled in a fatal conspiracy. Numerous cyber security themes are covered in the plot, such as early instances of cyber terrorism, spoofing, and identity theft.

Ghost in the Shell (1995): One of the most significant cyberpunk entertainments in popular culture, this neo-noir animated thriller is based on Masamune Shirow's manga of the same name. Highlights include a plot centered around the hunt for a hacker known as the Puppet Master and philosophical questions regarding an individual’s place in a hyper-tech-reliant world.

Tech Thrillers:

Who Am I - No System is Safe (2014): German thriller about a young hacker drawn into a dangerous online game with real-world consequences.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009): A skilled hacker and investigative journalist team up to uncover a dark conspiracy involving cybercrime and corporate corruption.

Eagle Eye (2008): Two strangers are thrust into a high-tech chase orchestrated by a mysterious AI, exposing vulnerabilities in our interconnected world.

Cyber Heists:

Gold (2016): A group of friends plan a daring cyber heist targeting a global bank, using their unique skills to outsmart security measures.

Now You See Me 2 (2016): Masters of illusion return for an even grander heist, incorporating cutting-edge technology and cyber magic to pull off mind-bending stunts.

Ocean's Eleven (2001): The classic film gets a modern twist with the inclusion of tech experts for a daring casino robbery relying on intricate digital manipulations.

These are just a few examples, but many other movies explore the world of cybersecurity. Enjoy your movie marathon in 2024!

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Nicholas Edward Cave AO FRSL (born 22 September 1957) is an Australian singer, songwriter, poet, lyricist, author, screenwriter, composer and occasional actor. Known for his baritone voice and for fronting the rock band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Cave's music is characterised by emotional intensity, a wide variety of influences and lyrical obsessions with death, religion, love and violence.

Born and raised in rural Victoria, Cave studied art in Melbourne before fronting the Birthday Party, one of the city's leading post-punk bands, in the late 1970s. In 1980 they evolved towards a darker and more challenging sound that helped inspire gothic rock, and acquired a reputation as "the most violent live band in the world". Cave became recognised for his confrontational performances, his shock of black hair and pale, emaciated look. The band broke up soon after moving to Berlin in 1982, and Cave formed Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds the year after, later described as one of rock's "most redoubtable, enduring" bands. Much of their early material is set in a mythic American Deep South, drawing on spirituals and Delta blues, while Cave's preoccupation with Old Testament notions of good versus evil culminated in what has been called his signature song, "The Mercy Seat" (1988), and in his debut novel, And the Ass Saw the Angel (1989). In 1988, he appeared in Ghosts... of the Civil Dead, an Australian prison film which he both co-wrote and scored.

The 1990s saw Cave move between São Paulo and England, and find inspiration in the New Testament. He went on to achieve mainstream success with quieter, piano-driven ballads, notably the Kylie Minogue duet "Where the Wild Roses Grow" (1996), and "Into My Arms" (1997). Turning increasingly to film in the 2000s, Cave wrote the Australian Western The Proposition (2005), also composing its soundtrack with frequent collaborator Warren Ellis. The pair's film score credits include The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007), The Road (2009) and Lawless (2012). Their garage rock side project Grinderman has released two albums since 2006. In 2009, he released his second novel, The Death of Bunny Munro, and starred in the semi-fictional "day in the life" film 20,000 Days on Earth (2014). His more recent musical work features ambient and electronic elements, as well as increasingly abstract lyrics, informed in part by grief over his son Arthur's 2015 death, which is explored in the documentary One More Time with Feeling (2016) and the Bad Seeds' 17th and latest album, Ghosteen (2019).

Cave maintains The Red Hand Files, a newsletter he uses to respond to questions from fans. He has collaborated with the likes of Shane MacGowan and ex-partner PJ Harvey, and his songs have been covered by a wide range of artists, including Johnny Cash ("The Mercy Seat"), Metallica ("Loverman") and Snoop Dogg ("Red Right Hand"). He was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2007, and named an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2017.

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Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds (1984–present)

The band with Cave as their leader and frontman has released seventeen studio albums. Pitchfork Media calls the group one of rock's "most enduring, redoubtable" bands, with an accomplished discography. Though their sound tends to change considerably from one album to another, the one constant of the band is an unpolished blending of disparate genres, and song structures which provide a vehicle for Cave's virtuosic, frequently histrionic theatrics. Critics Stephen Thomas Erlewine and Steve Huey wrote: "With the Bad Seeds, Cave continued to explore his obsessions with religion, death, love, America, and violence with a bizarre, sometimes self-consciously eclectic hybrid of blues, gospel, rock, and arty post-punk."

Reviewing 2008's Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!! album, NME used the phrase "gothic psycho-sexual apocalypse" to describe the "menace" present in the lyrics of the title track.[23] Their most recent work, Ghosteen, was released in October 2019.

In mid-August 2013, Cave was a 'First Longlist' finalist for the 9th Coopers AMP, alongside artists such as Kevin Mitchell and the Drones. The Australian music prize is worth A$30,000. The prize ultimately went to Big Scary. In a September 2013 interview, Cave explained that he returned to using a typewriter for songwriting after his experience with the Nocturama album, as he "could walk in on a bad day and hit 'delete' and that was the end of it". Cave believes that he lost valuable work due to a "bad day".

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Training Orthodox Seminary Students & Clergy to Respond to Domestic Violence: Current Approaches & Lessons from around the World from Project dldl/ድልድል on Vimeo.

The need to teach students in seminaries about marriage, family relations, gender issues and domestic violence has become recognised in recent decades and us increasingly prioritised by theological colleges, seminaries and other religious training centres. However, how religious training institutions pursue this topic and instruct on it, what methodologies they employ to equip their students and future clergies or theologians with theological knowledge and pastoral preparedness to respond to difficult questions and family situations, including domestic abuse, has received less attention. In this webinar we were joined by specialists working in seminary education and clergy training to explore current approaches, share lessons and identify gaps or opportunities that may exist.

The speakers included colleagues that project dldl/ድልድል closely collaborates with in Ethiopia and Eritrea as well as specialists from other parts of the world to capture the diversity in approaches and understandings currently and to achieve knowledge exchange that can improve the ways in which seminary students and future clergies are provided with training and preparation to address difficult topics and issues around marriage in their specific contexts. The second part of the webinar discussed how the specific homilies of St John Chrysostom on marriage and related topics can become resourceful for preparing clergy and theologians to teach about marriage and against any form of domestic violence.

The event was chaired by Dr Romina Istratii, PI of project dldl/ድልድል, and supported by Ms Mebrak Ghebreweldi, director of DRI and project facilitator in Eritrea.

Presentations by:

Mr Tesfay Hadera Gebremedhin, current dean of the St Frumentius Abba Selama Kessate Berhan Theological College in Mekelle, Ethiopia

Mr Tesfay Hadera Gebremedhin is current dean of the St Frumentius Abba Selama Kessate Berhan Theological College in Mekelle, Ethiopia, having taken this position in 2015. Previously he acted as Administrative and Development Vice Dean of the College, and prior to that as Legal Advisor of the College and as Academic Vice Dean. He instructs on numerous courses, including Systematic Theology, General Church History, Patrology, Canon Law, Introduction to Law, Liturgy, Counselling and Pastoral Theology, and acts as a preacher an counsellor to the community he serves. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from the St. Frumentius Theological College in Mekelle, an LLB degree in Law from Mekelle University College of Law and Governance and a Master’s degree in Advanced Leadership and Community Development. He is currently pursuing a PhD from South Africa.

Aba Qeshi Loul, member of the clergy in the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church, London, UK

Aba Qeshi Loul Tewolde is currently serving as a priest at the MedhaneAlem Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church in London. He was born and raised in Eritrea and has been serving the Church for 22 years, having started as a deacon in Eritrea and continued his service as a deacon after he arrived to the UK in 2009. Qeshi Loul became a priest in June 2019. In parallel, he is a second-year engineering student at Southbank University of London. He works part time and serves as a priest voluntarily to the community and has regular contact with the elderly, women, children and those in need.

Dr David Ford, professor at St Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, Pennsylvania, USA

Dr David Ford is Professor of Church History at St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania, US since 1989. He is co-author, author or editor of multiple publications, such as Marriage as a Path to Holiness: Lives of Married Saints (St. Tikhon’s Monastery Press) co-authored with his wife, Dr. Mary S. Ford, Women and Men in the Early Church: The Vision of St. John Chrysostom (St. Tikhon’s Monastery Press), and Wisdom for Today from the Early Church: A Foundational Study (St. Tikhon’s Monastery Press). He is also co-editor and contributor to Glory and Honor: Orthodox Christian Resources on Marriage (St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press), translator and editor of Saint John Chrysostom: Letters to Saint Olympia (St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press), co-editor and contributor of Healing Humanity: Confronting our Moral Crisis (Holy Trinity Seminary Press, Jordanville, New York) and compiler, editor, and translator of Sing to Your Soul, Vol. One: The Narrative of Salvation History in Selected Passages by St. John Chrysostom (St. Tikhon’s Monastery Press).

The presentations were followed by discussion and a Q&A session with the audience.

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How to Add Smart Key to 2019 Ford Explorer Using IM608 PRO 2?

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to program a new smart key using the Autel IM608 Pro II as a demonstration:

1. Connect the IM608 Pro II tablet to the OBD port of the vehicle.

2. Go to the IMMO section on the tablet and select “Accept.”

3. Choose “Ford” from the options provided.

4. Select “Automatic selection” to let the device automatically detect the vehicle model.

5. Click on “Read” to retrieve information from the vehicle.

6. Confirm the prompt by selecting “OK.”

7. Choose “Smart key” and then select “Yes” to proceed.

8. Perform an immo status scan and erase any existing codes if necessary.

9. Select “Add key” and click “Start” to begin the key programming process.

Note: This procedure does not erase existing keys. 1. During the process, the instrument panel may temporarily turn black, which is normal. 2. Turn the ignition to the ON position or open and close the driver door once. 3. Wait for approximately 3–10 minutes for security access. 4. The device will display the number of learned keys (e.g., “Learned keys: 2”). 5. Place the smart key that you want to program into one of the following locations:

In the armrest box

In the cup holder

In the glove box

6. The device will prompt you to wait while it learns the key. 7. Once the learning process is complete, the device will indicate the current number of keys (e.g., “Current number of keys is 3”). 8. If you have another key to program, press “Yes” to continue learning additional keys; otherwise, press “No” to complete the process.

Test the newly programmed key to ensure it functions properly. Congratulations! You have successfully added a smart key to your 2019 Ford Explorer using the OBD method.

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Legendary Film Editor Celebrates Late Husband Michael Powell by Debuting The Doc "Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger" at Tribeca Fest and More

By Brad Balfour

Maybe I should have attended the opening night screening of Black Narcissus when Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese introduced the Museum of Modern Art's [MoMA] retrospective of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressberger films, but I didn't. Instead, I made it the next night to see legendary film editor, Thelma Schoonmaker, share her thoughts about Powell – her late husband – when the institution screened Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger.

But hell, Marty was the sole narrator of this definitive documentary, so we hear him speak throughout a whole film celebrating the late Michael Powell and his partner, Emeric Pressburger, directed by David Hinton. In fact, Schoonmaker was introduced to Powell by Scorsese and his London-based film producer, Frixos Constantine. The couple were married from May 19, 1984, until his death in 1990. Since they had no children, Schoonmaker has been devoting herself to honoring and preserving the legacy of the many classic films that Powell directed.

Born in January 1940, this American film editor is best known for her five decades-long collaboration with Scorsese. Schoonmaker started working with Scorsese on his 1967 debut feature film, Who's That Knocking at My Door, and has edited all of his films since 1980's Raging Bull. Awarded many accolades, she has won three Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and four ACE Eddie Awards. The 84-year-old has been honored with a British Film Institute Fellowship in 1997, the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement in 2014, and the BAFTA Fellowship in 2019.

In close collaboration with the British Film Institute (BFI), MoMA has been screening a comprehensive retrospective honoring this legendary filmmaking duo, creators of such classic films as The Red Shoes, A Matter of Life and Death and Black Narcissus.

Powell's controversial 1960 film Peeping Tom was so vilified on first release that it seriously damaged his career, but it's now considered a classic and a contender for the first "slasher movie." Besides Scorsese, many renowned filmmakers such as Francis Ford Coppola and George A. Romero have cited Powell as an influence.

In 1981, he received the BAFTA Fellowship along with partner Pressburger – the highest honor the British Academy of Film and Television Arts can bestow upon filmmakers. This series – the largest and most wide-ranging exploration of their work ever undertaken – celebrates the duo's cultural legacy and enduring influence. It features several 35mm prints, as well as new digital restorations of such Powell and Pressburger classics as The Small Back Room, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp and The Tales of Hoffmann. Rarely screened films from Powell's late period will include Oh... Rosalinda!!, The Battle of the River Plate, Peeping Tom, and his long-unavailable 1963 adaptation of Bela Bartok's opera, Bluebeard's Castle. The latter two are newly restored by the BFI National Archive and the Film Foundation.

These true cinematic visionaries and innovators worked together on 24 films between 1939 and 1972, with Powell directing and Pressburger responsible for the scripts – though their duties blended often enough. For the films they produced together as The Archers, their credit reads "Directed and written by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger." The Archers worked with an exceptionally talented group of longtime collaborators who helped to craft and deliver their narrative worlds.

When Schoonmaker introduced the doc at MoMA, she offered these comments:

"I'm very glad that you are going to have a chance to see what it's like when I work with Marty. From the time I met him, he talked about the films of Powell and Pressburger. And when videos finally came around, he would send me home with one from the editing room so I could actually see why he was so excited. Of course, when I saw the films, I became as excited as he was. When he introduced me to Michael Powell at a dinner, while we were editing Raging Bull, I was stunned by him. "Much to the amazement of everyone, including Michael and myself, we began a relationship and eventually married. Michael was with us in New York from The King of Comedy until the film Goodfellas. He loved being back in the film world, and his presence meant so much to Marty as you will see in the documentary. So here's just a few notes, [then] we can get into the documentary about Michael's time with us in New York.

"We have all these great masterpieces to try and get down to a length that's reasonable. Michael would stop me on the street in New York sometimes and demand indignantly, "Why isn't Mean Streets being run every day somewhere in New York City?" He thought it was a masterpiece. He's right.

"Michael gave us the ending for After Hours. We didn't have a strong ending, and some people were giving us ideas like Cheech and Chong should fly away in a balloon. But Michael said no. Richard Dunn has to go back to the hell where we first saw him, teaching someone how to use a computer when what he really wants to do is write a great American novel. That's what Marty shot.

"When The Last Temptation of Christ was under such severe attack even before it was released, we had to have bodyguards for Marty. Marty finally let Michael see an almost finished edit of the film. He was always so worried about showing Michael any edits of our films because he said if he doesn't like it, I'm going to jump out the window. At the end, Michael stood up and there were tears streaming down his face. And I thought, what an incredible gift that was for Marty to be given at that terrible time.

"Most importantly, when Marty couldn't sell Goodfellas to the studios, if you can believe that, because they said he had to take the drugs out. He said, 'I can't.' That's the story. So I think that's in the editing room when I told Michael about it. He got very upset. He said he was ferociously protective of Marty's artistic rights because of what he, himself, had suffered. "And he told me to read him the script. When I finished, he said, get Marty on the phone. When I did, he said to Marty, "This is the best script I've read in 20 years. You have to make it." Marty went in one last time and got it made. Can you imagine if Goodfellas had never been made? But Michael did not live to see it.

"In return, what Marty has done for Michael and Emeric, is so enormous. Nobody's done as much as him to bring the films of Powell and Pressburger back from oblivion, in which they lingered for more than 20 years. He brought Michael Powell to the US, took him to film festivals where he got awards, entered Peeping Tom into the New York Film Festival in 1980, arranged for its re-release in America. And through his film foundation, he has raised the funds to restore eight of the Powell-Pressburger films. That is only a small list of what he has done through the years.

"So when Nick Varley, one of the producers of Made in England: the Films of Powell and Pressburger, suggested making a documentary about them, Marty and I were thrilled. We knew that it should be directed by David Hinton, who had already made a lovely film for the South Bank show on British TV about Michael Powell, when he was still alive and when his autobiography was published. Hinton took everything Marty had ever said or written about Powell and Pressburger and in conjunction with Marty, skillfully created the beautiful script you are about to see.

"David also insisted that Marty should be the only host in the documentary. No talking heads. How right he was. When Marty and I finished working on that little film, Killers of the Flower Moon, We joined into a wonderful collaboration with David and his editor Margarida Cartaxo. Edits flew back and forth across the Atlantic. It was a great joy for me to be living with the great films that I loved so much. You'll see a long list of organizations that funded the documentary, for which we are very grateful. With special thanks to George Harrison's widow, Olivia, who came in at the end to give us a much-needed boost.

"Just in time, for there is an explosion of interest in the films of Powell and Pressburger around the world. The British Film Institute, at the end of last year, put on a major retrospective of their films. Large numbers of young people attended the packed screenings and events. Now, MoMA, collaborating with the BFI, has put on an equally major retrospective for you all to see.

“We are so grateful to Dave Kehr, Olivia Priedite, and Sean Egan for the huge job of getting 50 films here for us all. And because of the amazing interest in the documentary, it is being distributed around the world, even in Beijing, where they screened it three times. We are so grateful to Altitude Movie and Cohen Media for making this possible.

"To end, I want to give my undying thanks to Marty, for letting me help him edit 22 of his movies, for initiating me into the Powell-Pressburger cult and for giving me the most wonderful husband in the world."

In addition, after Tribeca Festival debuted Made in England/The Films of Powell & Pressburger, MoMA's retrospective began. In presenting the doc there, Schoonmaker answered a few questions from a moderator about the film:

What is it like watching this?

Oh, it's so emotional. This film was made with quite a few people who really love Powell. It came out of years of Marty sending me home with videos of their movies and educating me about them and talking about them all the time. The producer of this film, Nick Varley, suggested to me that we make a documentary about it because of the wonderful celebration of Powell and Pressburger last year in England, in which I participated a lot.

Now MoMA is doing exactly the same celebration. They're going to run 50 films of these men. I never get tired of these movies and was so thrilled to be part of it. Marty's deep emotion about this movie is just what makes it so strong. Nobody ever did more to bring Powell and Pressburger back to the world than Marty. Many other people – Ian Christie, Kevin Goff Yates, Bertrand Tavernier – did great work to bring it back. But it was Marty who really, because of his ability to create publicity for them, made sure that the Museum of Modern Art ran a retrospective many years ago. Getting Peeping Tom reissued, all these things Marty did. Then he introduced my husband to me. It's an amazing thing to share with you all. And I do hope you'll go and see things at the Museum of Modern Art. Yes, definitely.

This is such a fascinating documentary, and it's very much a love story from Scorsese to them.

When I went to the celebration in England, there were so many young people there. I would look out at the audience, and half of them would be young people. They are coming in droves to these meetings. They're rediscovering them. I went up to Toronto to show this documentary, and after that they ran 10 films of Powell and Pressburger. They said it was packed with young people. Michael and Emmerich would be so thrilled to know that. Any time would have been the right time, but we seem to have accidentally hit a particular moment. That is wonderful.

Talk a little bit about the decision to tell the story of Powell and Pressberger's career through the lens of another filmmaker?

I think David – this movie's wonderful director – said that he wanted Marty to be the host. He didn't want a lot of talking heads. But he said, "No, I just want one person. I want Marty to do it." Of course, we agreed. I think he was absolutely right.

He's been a champion for their films for such a long time. you can really feel the love and connection to their films through his films.

Yes, I think he's probably one of the best working filmmakers who can talk about film.

You made an interesting choice with the film to highlight just a few of the films. Do you think that there is one film that you could pick that is the most meaningful or most special to you from Powell and Pressburger?

I hate that question because that's like saying, which of your children do you like best? I love them all. But my personal favorite is The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, which I accidentally saw when I was 15. We weren't allowed to watch TV except when our mother chose what we should watch at night. But my mother worked as a nursery schoolteacher, and I got home before her from high school, and I turned on this wonderful million-dollar movie that Marty talks about in the documentary where they ran the same film nine times in one week. Marty would try and watch them nine times unless his mother got fed up and stopped him. I just happened to turn on the TV and there was this amazing film. I will never forget it. It just marked me so deeply. Little did I know that I would, many years later, meet the director and marry him.

Michael's personal favorite was A Matter of Life and Death. He loved being a magician and he could do anything he wanted in that movie. Create heaven and earth, forget all about continuity and the things we're supposed to do when we make films. Just do what was right. Of course, Rex Ingram – the director that he worked with at the Victorine Studios when he was young – had inspired him with this love of magic. So that was his favorite.

Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger Opens Friday, July 12th Q&As with Thelma Schoonmaker, 7/12 & 7/13 The Quad 34 W 13th St. New York, NY 10011 Contact: [email protected]

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Elevating Brands with Creativity and Innovation

The Best Marketing Agencies: Elevating Brands to New Heights

In today's fast-paced digital world, businesses must leverage cutting-edge marketing strategies to stay competitive. This need has given rise to numerous marketing agencies dedicated to helping brands navigate the complex landscape of digital marketing. The best marketing agencies offer a blend of creativity, strategic thinking, and technical expertise to drive results. In this article, we will explore some of the top marketing agencies globally, highlighting what sets them apart and how they help brands achieve their goals.

1. Wieden+Kennedy

Founded in 1982, Wieden+Kennedy is an independent, creatively-driven advertising agency renowned for its iconic campaigns. With offices in Portland, New York, London, Tokyo, Shanghai, Delhi, and São Paulo, the agency has a global footprint. Wieden+Kennedy's work for brands like Nike, Coca-Cola, and Old Spice has become legendary, showcasing their ability to create memorable and impactful campaigns. Their philosophy centers around fostering a culture of creativity and innovation, making them a standout in the advertising world.

2. Ogilvy:

Ogilvy, a subsidiary of WPP, is one of the largest and most influential marketing agencies globally. Established in 1948 by David Ogilvy, the agency has a storied history of excellence in advertising, public relations, and digital marketing. Ogilvy's integrated approach combines creativity with data-driven insights to craft compelling campaigns. Their notable clients include IBM, Dove, and Ford. Ogilvy's ability to adapt to the ever-changing digital landscape while maintaining high standards of creativity makes them a top choice for brands worldwide.

3. BBDO:

BBDO, part of the Omnicom Group, is known for its mantra "The Work. The Work. The Work." This philosophy underscores their commitment to producing exceptional creative work. With a presence in over 80 countries, BBDO has a vast network that allows them to cater to global brands effectively. Their campaigns for clients like Pepsi, Mars, and GE have garnered numerous awards and accolades. BBDO's focus on storytelling and emotional engagement helps brands connect with their audiences on a deeper level.

4. Droga5:

Droga5, founded in 2006 by David Droga, has quickly risen to prominence as one of the most innovative marketing agencies. Acquired by Accenture Interactive in 2019, Droga5 combines creative excellence with cutting-edge technology. Their work for brands like Under Armour, The New York Times, and HBO has been widely celebrated for its originality and impact. Droga5's ability to push creative boundaries while delivering measurable results has made them a favorite among brands seeking to make a bold statement.

5. R/GA:

R/GA, part of the Interpublic Group, is a full-service digital agency that excels in creating transformative digital experiences. Founded in 1977, R/GA has evolved with the times, transitioning from a computer-assisted design firm to a leader in digital marketing and innovation. Their work for Nike, Google, and Samsung showcases their expertise in blending creativity with technology. R/GA's focus on user experience and interactive design sets them apart in the digital marketing arena.

6. TBWA\Chiat\Day:

TBWA\Chiat\Day, a subsidiary of the Omnicom Group, is known for its disruptive approach to advertising. Their "Disruption" philosophy involves challenging conventions and finding new ways to engage audiences. With offices in key markets like New York, Los Angeles, and London, TBWA\Chiat\Day has a global reach. Their campaigns for Apple, McDonald's, and Nissan have been instrumental in defining these brands' identities. The agency's ability to think outside the box and create bold, attention-grabbing campaigns makes them a standout choice.

7. 72andSunny:

72andSunny, part of the MDC Partners network, is celebrated for its culture of openness and collaboration. Founded in 2004, the agency has quickly built a reputation for producing impactful, culturally relevant work. Their campaigns for Samsung, Google, and Adidas reflect a deep understanding of contemporary culture and consumer behavior. 72andSunny's ability to blend creativity with strategic insight helps brands resonate with their audiences in meaningful ways.

8. Leo Burnett:

Leo Burnett, a subsidiary of Publicis Groupe, is one of the most iconic names in advertising. Founded in 1935, the agency has a long history of creating memorable campaigns that have stood the test of time. Their work for brands like Kellogg's, McDonald's, and Procter & Gamble is characterized by a focus on human insights and emotional storytelling. Leo Burnett's "Humankind" philosophy emphasizes creating work that has a positive impact on people's lives, making them a trusted partner for brands looking to build lasting connections with their audiences.

9. VMLY&R:

VMLY&R, formed by the merger of VML and Y&R in 2018, is a global brand and customer experience agency. Part of the WPP network, VMLY&R combines creativity, technology, and culture to deliver integrated solutions for brands. Their campaigns for clients like Wendy's, Ford, and Colgate-Palmolive showcase their ability to create engaging, multi-channel experiences. VMLY&R's emphasis on brand experience and innovation makes them a valuable partner for brands looking to thrive in the digital age.

10. Dentsu:

Dentsu, a Japanese multinational media and digital marketing communications company, is one of the largest advertising agencies in the world. Founded in 1901, Dentsu has a long history of excellence in advertising and media. Their integrated approach combines creative, data, and technology to deliver impactful campaigns for clients like Toyota, Canon, and Shiseido. Dentsu's global presence and deep understanding of local markets make them a versatile and effective partner for brands looking to expand their reach.

Conclusion:

The best marketing agencies are characterized by their ability to blend creativity, strategy, and technology to deliver exceptional results. Whether it's through iconic advertising, innovative digital experiences, or culturally relevant campaigns, these agencies help brands connect with their audiences and achieve their business goals. As the marketing landscape continues to evolve, these agencies remain at the forefront, setting new standards for excellence and innovation.

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