The interview took place on february 28, 1980, before jds gig at preston warehouse. He was the lead singer and lyricist of the postpunk band joy division and recorded two albums with the group. 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. Curtis suffered from personal problems and committed suicide on the bands first american tour. Joy divisions ian curtis commits suicide music the. 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. A profile of ian curtis, the enigmatic singer of joy division whose personal. Joy division were an english rock band formed in salford in 1976. Ian curtis, we are shown in a new film, was one of those introverted teenagers who gaze sadly upon their own destiny.
Lyrically he was inspired by, among others, w s burroughs, j g ballard and david bowie. Jan 14, 2009 members of joy division talk about ian curtis dance. The group consisted of vocalist ian curtis, guitaristkeyboardist. Although the pair gave the anton corbijn movie control a huge thumbs up, morris said that many of.
Members of joy division talk about ian curtiss dancing. He is best known as the lead singer and lyricist of the postpunk band joy division. The song featured in the film 24 hour party people just after ian curtis s suicide is portrayed. Revered by his peersbono described his voice as holyand idolized by his fans, musician ian curtis left behind a legacy rich in artistic genius. Ian curtis had his first massive epileptic seizure at 21, on the way back from a performance the band had just given in london. Joy division s bassist, peter hook, has said he regards the song as one of the bands greatest. 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. The influence of ian curtis has been undeniable throughout the years since ian left us. Anton is keen to point out that the film is about ian curtis not joy division. 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.
Ian curtis wife felt angry and humiliated about being. Thats what identifies ian curtis, joy division, and their music. This is an official release and 25th anniversary of ian curtiss death and the soon to be released movie based on his life. Jon savage on ian curtiss reading books the guardian.
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. Ian curtis 19561980 was the lyricist and vocalist for 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. 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. Oct 14, 2014 ian curtis 19561980 was the lyricist and vocalist for joy division. Dec 28, 2008 ian curtis of joy division not my videos or music. Pr deborah met ian when she was a teenager in macclesfield.
Joy division let the movie begin cd interstate 10795 intersound recordings 2005. A profile of ian curtis, the enigmatic singer of joy division whose personal, professional, and romantic troubles led him to. This is an official release and 25th anniversary of ian curtis s death and the soon to be released movie based on his life. Ian curtis was born in old trafford, manchester, at the memorial hospital. Members of joy division talk about ian curtiss dancing lost in music duration. Nme voted the song number 1 in its list the 20 greatest goth tracks. The lyrics for joy divisions 1979 single transmission, in curtiss distinctive capitalised handwriting photograph. Deborah curtis is the author of touching from a distance. 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. Joy divisions ian curtis commits suicide music the guardian. The film was directed by the dutch rock photographer and music. 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. 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. 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. The only indepth biographical account of the lead singer of joy division, written by his widow. The group consisted of vocalist ian curtis, guitaristkeyboardist bernard sumner, bassist p.
How does it feel to watch the life and death of your father being reenacted on film. Natalie curtis, daughter of joy division singer, ian curtis, went on set, camera in hand, to find out. Jon savages documentary joy division is a mustsee music. Ian curtis steven morris interview excerpt rock on, radio 1 79. The song is also used at the end of the ian curtis biopic control. 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. 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. We didnt know ian curtis was approaching his breaking point bernard sumner, peter hook and stephen morris on the making of closer stephen dalton. Many of joy divisions songs were written in the house in barton street, and ian had a stock of notebooks into which he. Members of joy division talk about ian curtis dance.
Sep 21, 2007 how does it feel to watch the life and death of your father being reenacted on film. 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. Their debut album unknown pleasures was released in 1979. Last photograph of ian curtis of the band joy division. Joy division released their debut album, unknown pleasures, in 1979 and recorded their followup, closer, in 1980. 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. 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. There is irony in the band name joy division, because ian seems to experience little joy and much inner division, as an. The profile of ian curtis of joy division is gripping. 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. Comparisons between the movie control 2007 and scenes from the shows of joy division. Atmosphere is a song by english postpunk band joy division.
As well as being joy division s vocalist, ian curtis also wrote the song lyrics. He was the lead singer and lyricist of the postpunk band joy division and. Ian was working well with our producer, martin hannett, who insisted on working through the night ian liked the peace and quiet. The halo of legend that circulates still today around the name of ian curtis, singer and leader of the joy division, is huge.
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. 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. Transmission is a song by english postpunk band joy division. Let the movie begin cd interstate 10795 intersound recordings 2006. Chris millsredferns forty years after their debut album, the manchester band continue to influence not just music, but graphic design, literature, film and.
To achieve this, writer matt greenhalgh interviewed all the relevant people including an. Official trailer for the movie control by anton corbijn. Its a theme explored in the incisive film control, which recounts the story of a young man from northeast england who, in the 1970s, became lead singer of the groundbreaking rock band joy division. Jon savage has been writing about music for a range of publications since 1977. Annik honore, curtis lover, is interviewed, as is a bunch of manc people, e. Following ian curtiss death two months later, it was rereleased as a 12 single by factory records. While joy divisions first recordings were heavily influenced by early punk, they soon developed a sound and style that made them. Ian kevin curtis 15 july 1956 18 may 1980 was an english singersongwriter and musician. Ian curtis had his first massive epileptic seizure at 21, on the way back from a. 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.
Control is a 2007 british biographical film about the life of ian curtis, singer of the late1970s english postpunk band joy division. An ideal for living 3 iunie 1978 the peel sessions noiembrie 1986 the peel sessions septembrie 1987 bibliografie. 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. Former joy division members peter hook and stephen morris have claimed the forthcoming ian curtis biopic is inaccurate. It is something close to veneration, lived by several generations of fans, including those who came after his death and the bands disbandment. We search near and far for original movie trailer from all decades. Theyre not there to be namedropped, but all bring good info to the table. See more ideas about joy division, ian curtis and division. Jun, 2011 joy divisions ian curtis commits suicide. The group consisted of vocalist ian curtis, guitaristkeyboardist bernard sumner, bassist peter hook and drummer stephen morris. From dostoevsky to burroughs to pulp scifi, ian curtis devoured offbeat literature. He grew up listening to the who and the rolling stones, and. Joy division also rehearsed two new songs, ceremony and in a lonely place.
Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. A profile of ian curtis, the enigmatic singer of joy division whose personal, professional, and romantic troubles led him to commit suicide at the. Ian curtis life is high lighted, and still not dissected from the viewpoint of deborah curtis. His wife deborah talks to laura barton about getting over him, obsessive fans and why she no. Ian curtis is a quiet and rather sad lad who works for an employment agency and sings in a band called warsaw. Ian kevin curtis 15 iulie 1956 18 mai 1980 a fost solistul forma.