But thats not the essential component of control, the movie that anton corbijn. Apr 10, 2005 i was just besotted twenty five years ago ian curtis, lead singer of joy division, killed himself. Official trailer for the movie control by anton corbijn. Ian kevin curtis 15 iulie 1956 18 mai 1980 a fost solistul forma. Many of joy division s songs were written in the house in barton street, and ian had a stock of notebooks into which he jotted ideas as they came to him. To achieve this, writer matt greenhalgh interviewed all the relevant people including an. He grew up listening to the who and the rolling stones, and.
With his brooding lyrics and distinctive voice, ian curtis 1956 1980 was an essential part of joy division as they moved beyond punk and helped establish the manchester scene in the late 1970s. This is a must see film for any admirer of the seminal band joy division. I swear, my high school music teacher would be a perfect ian curtis, he looks like ian curtis and hes a huge fan of joy division. It is something close to veneration, lived by several generations of fans, including those who came after his death and the bands disbandment. Ian kevin curtis 15 july 1956 18 may 1980 was an english singersongwriter and musician.
Anton is keen to point out that the film is about ian curtis not joy division. Jon savages documentary joy division is a mustsee music. Natalie curtis, daughter of joy division singer, ian curtis, went on set, camera in hand, to find out. Theyre not there to be namedropped, but all bring good info to the table. From dostoevsky to burroughs to pulp scifi, ian curtis devoured offbeat literature. Members of joy division talk about ian curtis dance. Jon savage on ian curtiss reading books the guardian. While joy divisions first recordings were heavily influenced by early punk, they soon developed a sound and style that made them. Their debut album unknown pleasures was released in 1979. Jun, 2011 joy divisions ian curtis commits suicide.
Ian curtis, we are shown in a new film, was one of those introverted teenagers who gaze sadly upon their own destiny. Many of joy divisions songs were written in the house in barton street, and ian had a stock of notebooks into which he. Ian curtis 19561980 was the lyricist and vocalist for joy division. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Joy division also rehearsed two new songs, ceremony and in a lonely place. Comparisons between the movie control 2007 and scenes from the shows of joy division. See more ideas about joy division, ian curtis and division. The influence of ian curtis has been undeniable throughout the years since ian left us. How does it feel to watch the life and death of your father being reenacted on film. Following ian curtiss death two months later, it was rereleased as a 12 single by factory records. Directed by lifelong joy division fan anton corbijn the film is in black and white to reflect the atmosphere of joy division and the mood of the era.
Joy division s bassist, peter hook, has said he regards the song as one of the bands greatest. Members of joy division talk about ian curtiss dancing lost in music duration. Thats what identifies ian curtis, joy division, and their music. Curtis suffered from personal problems and committed suicide on the bands first american tour. Revered by his peersbono described his voice as holyand idolized by his fans, musician ian curtis left behind a legacy rich in artistic genius. Chris millsredferns forty years after their debut album, the manchester band continue to influence not just music, but graphic design, literature, film and. Ian curtis steven morris interview excerpt rock on, radio 1 79. Two years ago, the website celebrated curtis birthday with a fascinating contribution to joy division studies, a complete transcript of one of the few surviving interviews with curtis that exist. There is irony in the band name joy division, because ian seems to experience little joy and much inner division, as an. You will recall that im not a huge fan of rock biopics but anton corbijn does an excellent job of profiling the genius and madness of curtis. We search near and far for original movie trailer from all decades. Although the pair gave the anton corbijn movie control a huge thumbs up, morris said that many of. The film expands on deborahs touching from a distance book, which was a personal account of her life with ian curtis, to give a fuller account of the man and his life. Jon savages documentary joy division is a mustsee hot on the heels of control comes this poweful film that perhaps goes even deeper in exploring.
He meets a girl named debbie whom he promptly marries and his band, of which the name in the meantime has been changed to joy division, gets more and more successful. Joy division singer ian curtis widow deborah curtis has admitted that she felt angry and humiliated when she found out that love will tear us apart was written about her. He was the lead singer and lyricist of the postpunk band joy division and recorded two albums with the group. Standard musical fixtures of early gothic rock bands included highpitched post joy division basslines usurping the melodic role and vocals that were either near operatic and teutonic or deep, droning alloys of jim morrison and ian curtis. The influence of ian curtis has been undeniable throughout the years since ian left us, and its a given that joy division will continue to garner fans for as many years as people are capable of being moved by sincere, meaningful, and personal music. The group consisted of vocalist ian curtis, guitaristkeyboardist bernard sumner, bassist p. Last photograph of ian curtis of the band joy division. Sep 21, 2007 how does it feel to watch the life and death of your father being reenacted on film. Joy division were an english rock band formed in salford in 1976. A profile of ian curtis, the enigmatic singer of joy division whose personal. Jan 17, 2018 the halo of legend that circulates still today around the name of ian curtis, singer and leader of the joy division, is huge. Ian curtis was born in old trafford, manchester, at the memorial hospital. Ian curtis had his first massive epileptic seizure at 21, on the way back from a performance the band had just given in london.
Pr deborah met ian when she was a teenager in macclesfield. Joy division let the movie begin cd interstate 10795 intersound recordings 2005. He is best known as the lead singer and lyricist of the postpunk band joy division. The group consisted of vocalist ian curtis, guitaristkeyboardist bernard sumner, bassist peter hook and drummer stephen morris. Ian curtis life is high lighted, and still not dissected from the viewpoint of deborah curtis. Ian curtis had his first massive epileptic seizure at 21, on the way back from a. The halo of legend that circulates still today around the name of ian curtis, singer and leader of the joy division, is huge.
The song featured in the film 24 hour party people just after ian curtis s suicide is portrayed. The film was directed by the dutch rock photographer and music. A profile of ian curtis, the enigmatic singer of joy division whose personal, professional, and romantic troubles led him to. Control is a 2007 british biographical film about the life of ian curtis, singer of the late1970s english postpunk band joy division. Ian curtis is a quiet and rather sad lad who works for an employment agency and sings in a band called warsaw. As well as being joy division s vocalist, ian curtis also wrote the song lyrics. Jon savage has been writing about music for a range of publications since 1977. As the group were preparing for their first us tour, ian curtis committed suicide on the morning of the 18th of may, bringing joy divisions active life to a close. Sam riley 24 hour party people as ian curtis, control documents the relationship with both his wife and his girlfriend, his battle with epilepsy and the road to success with this band, joy division. Dec 28, 2008 ian curtis of joy division not my videos or music. Annik honore, curtis lover, is interviewed, as is a bunch of manc people, e. The rare audio interviews include all members of joy division, some of which have never seen the light of day before plus spoken word contribution on one number from martin hannett band manager. Members of joy division talk about ian curtiss dancing. Nme voted the song number 1 in its list the 20 greatest goth tracks.
The group consisted of vocalist ian curtis, guitaristkeyboardist. The song is also used at the end of the ian curtis biopic control. Joy divisions ian curtis commits suicide music the guardian. Were changing our ways, taking different roads, and love will tear us apart again. Let the movie begin cd interstate 10795 intersound recordings 2006. He grew up listening to the who and the rolling stones, and other heroes of his teenage years included david bowie, jim morrison, janis joplin, iggy pop, lou reed, and james dean. Originally recorded in 1978 for the bands aborted selftitled album, it was later rerecorded the following year at a faster tempo and released by record label factory as the bands debut single. Joy division released their debut album, unknown pleasures, in 1979 and recorded their followup, closer, in 1980.
The interview took place on february 28, 1980, before jds gig at preston warehouse. Former joy division members peter hook and stephen morris have claimed the forthcoming ian curtis biopic is inaccurate although the pair gave the anton corbijn movie control a huge thumbs. Nov 12, 2007 jon savages documentary joy division is a mustsee hot on the heels of control comes this poweful film that perhaps goes even deeper in exploring the reasons for ian curtis s suicide dave simpson. Former joy division members peter hook and stephen morris have claimed the forthcoming ian curtis biopic is inaccurate. The profile of ian curtis of joy division is gripping. Deborah curtis is the author of touching from a distance. His wife deborah talks to laura barton about getting over him, obsessive fans and why she no. Oct 14, 2014 ian curtis 19561980 was the lyricist and vocalist for joy division. The group consisted of vocalist ian curtis, guitaristkeyboardist bernard sumner, bassist peter hook and drummer stephen morris sumner and hook formed the band after attending a sex pistols concert. The lyrics for joy divisions 1979 single transmission, in curtiss distinctive capitalised handwriting photograph. In his superb portrayal of ian curtis, sam riley makes the joy division frontman seem always alone. Jon savage, writer of a new film about joy division, explores the. Lyrically he was inspired by, among others, w s burroughs, j g ballard and david bowie. Joy divisions ian curtis commits suicide music the.
This is an official release and 25th anniversary of ian curtiss death and the soon to be released movie based on his life. Ian was working well with our producer, martin hannett, who insisted on working through the night ian liked the peace and quiet. An ideal for living 3 iunie 1978 the peel sessions noiembrie 1986 the peel sessions septembrie 1987 bibliografie. It is the first feature film directed by anton corbijn, who had worked with joy division as a photographer. As well as being joy divisions vocalist, ian curtis also wrote the song lyrics. Atmosphere is a song by english postpunk band joy division. This film was largely based upon deborah curtis book touching from a distance. Ian curtis wife felt angry and humiliated about being. Transmission is a song by english postpunk band joy division. Italian bootleg lp released 2014 no record company or catalogue number pressed on black vinyl, and either 100 copies or 300 copies on red vinyl black picture sleeve folded band poster insert photo stockport 28 july 1979 by paul slattery printed labels including one ian curtis picture label. Jan 14, 2009 members of joy division talk about ian curtis dance. We didnt know ian curtis was approaching his breaking point bernard sumner, peter hook and stephen morris on the making of closer stephen dalton.