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Jandek
on Corwood Imagine a quarter page ad. White background, black type in the middle reading "Jandek on Corwood." A fitting ad for an enigma. That was the most traditional advertising vision of Jandek. Who is Jandek? And what is Corwood Industries? One of the most mysterious artists of the 20th century and lone artist on Houston based Corwood Industries. 35 records produced, only 2 interviews ever given (one in the debut issue of Spin and one in Texas Monthly), and never a live performance until a recent unannounced appearance at Glasgow's Instal Festival, a huge amount of speculation has formed about exactly what these mysterious records are all about and who they were coming from. Sparse filmmaking perfectly complimenting the mystique of Jandek. Interviews of Jandek fans and historians including Byron Coley, Richie Unterberger, Dr. Demento and Calvin Johnson interspersed with static images, album covers and various imagery that pays a fitting tribute. The most complete collection of information available about Jandek, but as a letter from Corwood Industries to producers of the documentary stated, "You may not get all the answers you want. It's better that way." Whether you are a cult fan of Jandek, interested in the history of experimental music or have never even heard of Jandek, this intriguing documentary and tribute to one of the most obscure artists of our time is more worthwhile than any other DVD you will watch this year. |
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