JOY DIVISION レコード& CD

Notes: 'Shadowplayers' is a feature-length documentary tracing the early history of iconic Manchester record label Factory Records between 1978 and 1981. The film was made by director James Nice. The facts and fictions are explored through candid interviews with 22 key participants, including Tony Wilson (founder) and Peter Savelle (designer), as well as musicians including Peter Hook (Joy Division/New Order), Vini Reilly (Durutti Column), Simon Topping and Martin Moscrop (A Certain Ratio), Chris Watson (Cabaret Voltaire) and Howard Devoto (Buzzcocks/Magazine). Other interviews include members of Section 25, Crispy Ambulance, The Names, Minny Pops, Swamp Children and Thick Pigeon. The film runs for more than 2 hours and covers subjects such as The Factory Club, sleeve art and design, Martin Hannett and more.

Notes: This 70-minute documentary covers the entire career of Joy Division, one of Manchester and post-punks most respected bands. It charts the entire short lifespan of the group, from their origins in their days as Warsaw to the more well known incarnation of Joy Division. Features include rare musical performances, obscure footage of rare interviews and rarely seen photographs. Plus review, comment, criticism and insight from: Mick Middles, co-author of Torn Apart: The Life Of Ian Curtis; former NME and Melody Maker journalist, Barney Hoskyns; Ex-Mojo Magazine editor, Pat Gilbert; Manchester punk musician and author, John Robb; music journalist and author David Stubbs; and more.