On Aug. 12 Oscilloscope
Laboratories will release on DVD documentary filmmaker Jason Miller’s The
Past is a Grotesque Animal, a very personal look at the life and
artistry of songwriter, musician and performance artist Kevin Barnes.
Founder and frontman of
the eclectic rock bank Of Montreal (aka: “of Montreal”), Barnes is a difficult
individual to pin down. Since 1997 a
dozen albums have been released and he’s built a core following … it took seven
years from start-to-finish for Miller to construct this documentary, and even
then fans will come away with more questions than answers.
Friends, his parents and
band mates are interviewed and some of Barnes elaborate stage productions (and
personas) are presented here. A
30-market theatrical break is planned for mid-June, which should further build
awareness for the Aug. 12 DVD rollout.
Bonus features with the
DVD release of The Past is a Grotesque Animal include a 16-page “Song
Dynasties” booklet.
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