Have you ever wondered what happens when two of the most creative, mysterious musicians of our time hook up with one of the most prolific, accomplished film directors of all time? Well, if you are like me and you haven't, it would be a little something like the latest project from Sparklehorse, Danger Mouse and David Lynch - Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse present: DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL.
In true stick-it-to-the-man fashion, Danger Mouse avoided any potential legal problems with his record label and decided to sell the CD independently. As in independent of music. You see, Mr. Mouse knows that the music for the album has already leaked onto The Internet and has decided to sell Blank CD-R's. Giving the consumer the freedom of what to do or what not to do with it. And as an added bonus, when you purchase the CD-R from their website, you get hooked up with a.) a limited edition poster Or b.) a limited edition, 100 page book of original photography from Mr. Lynch - a "visual narrative" of the music from the album.
Anyway, back to the music. All of the songs featured on the album can be heard streaming on NPR's website. It features all sorts of iconic artists, from Iggy Pop to Wayne Coyne. Shit, even D. Lynch found his way on a song. In short, Dark Night of The Soul is a spectacularly sublime project from three spectacularly sublime artists.
Support their cause! (whatever it is) and click on the album art above..
Oh, and one other thing. Mr. Lynch is currently exhibiting some of his photography from the project at the Michael Kohn Gallery in LA...It just never ends..
is that a burger or an ex-husband on that grill?
Teamwork really does make the Dream work. If you are in or around Los Angeles before July 11, be sure to take some time out and visit Mr. Lynch's instillation.
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