Not A Photograph

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Description: This is the trailer for NOT A PHOTOGRAPH, which documents the resurrection of the seminal post-punk band Mission of Burma, beginning in 2002 and continuing to the present. For a band deemed 'too ahead-of-their-time' during their initial existence, NOT A PHOTOGRAPH follows Mission of Burma's struggle to breathe new life into a tale that's already been recorded in rock's history books -- one that's placed them under the bright lights of acclaim, influence and legend. Mission of Burma epitomizes the age-old, artistic quandary of being influential but not famous; to have critical but not commercial success. Though relatively few saw them during their short but burning career (1979-1983), Mission of Burma inspired countless artists over the years, including 80's college-rockers R.E.M., Sonic Youth & The Pixies, 90's alternative artists Moby, Nirvana & Blur, and bands from the post-Nirvana/indie rock explosion such as Yo La Tengo and Spoon. After nearly twenty years and inexplicable circumstances, Mission of Burma's reunion -- beginning as a handful of performances in 2002 and since catapulting into an international tour and their first studio album since 1982 -- has left many begging the question: was the band truly ahead of their time, and are they still ahead of their time today? NOT A PHOTOGRAPH offers a snapshot of a time before compact discs and MTV, when rock & roll still had some tricks up its sleeve, and when a group of smart, young artist/musicians formed a band The New Yorker would later call "the most criminally undersung band of the 1980s." And then, when they would reincarnate two decades later, to find an audience of still-rocking forty year-olds and astute twenty year-olds standing side by side, anticipating their band's return to form. Find out more about Mission of Burma at their official website, www.missionofburma.com, and the official 'The Obliterati' release site at http://www.obliterati.net. Share with friends
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BrettCelinski ::: Favorites sick grooves 06-05-12 21:43:03 _____________________________________________________
SwellJoe ::: Favorites Best band reunion in the history of band reunions. 06-05-18 19:06:36 _____________________________________________________
rexnickles ::: Favorites i never really put much thought into it. i kinda liked it better when i was listening to the Vs. lp in my heapphones knowing i was listening to way better music than any of my peers would probably even hear...could write it off as a "punk" gesture really... BUT SERIOUSLY, HOW COULD THEY HAVE MADE SUCH A HUGE IMPACT SO QUIETLY?!?! they were too good to be ignored, yet everyone did anyways. kept them pure though. 06-05-27 13:52:53 _____________________________________________________
EarlyLAPunk ::: Favorites Netflix anyone? Will they pick this up? 06-07-29 00:25:56 _____________________________________________________
NilezII ::: Favorites I think we didn't know what we had when we had it. I've been a fan since 1979. They were never a big draw in those days-unfortunatley, many considered them too artsy and non-fun. They played to a small, loyal following. Now, they play for everyone who realized how good they always were. I could go on & on.... Check them out on MySpace, they have a very good page. 06-08-14 21:49:57 _____________________________________________________
claurio ::: Favorites i guess i just was born in the wrong place at the wrong time.... i would be honored if i could go to one of their gigs.... 06-10-30 19:55:27 _____________________________________________________
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NilezII ::: Favorites They have dates in january, check out thier site. 06-12-07 22:24:05 _____________________________________________________
Ralph85 ::: Favorites the dvd is in the mail... damn they have to go to the netherlands!! i just have too see them live... 06-12-08 16:16:59 _____________________________________________________
RyderKitchen ::: Favorites sheer brilliance 07-01-21 23:34:33 _____________________________________________________
zdog1701g107 ::: Favorites Youtube isnt good for nudity. I like the website CAMAHOLIC DOT NET 07-07-23 19:28:15 _____________________________________________________