SPARKS

Henry2nd · Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2024 10:23 am Post subject: Annette - Sparks album from 2013

https://matineeradio.com/sparks-announce-new-musical-release/

Henry2nd · Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2024 5:56 am Post subject:

"Writing in the sleevenotes of this boxset release" Ron and Russell Mael have said "...we feel that this earlier version of Annette should be listened to not as the preparatory or demo step toward a filmed version, but rather as a complete and alternative version in itself. We are very proud of it.”

Toughest Girl In Town · Sparks Guru Joined: 15 Feb 2022 Posts: 4593

I'll surely listen to it as an enhanced version since I won't have Cotillard's and Driver's voices ruining it.
More Russell (and a bit of singing Ron too!) is exactly what I needed!

Henry2nd · Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2024 6:53 am Post subject:

i do not know, if the actors ruined the music ...
but I think the original Sparks version might be
more sarcastic than the movie version ...
and I think even the end is different from the movie...

so ... yes, we might get a more pure Sparks version
of Annette

Toughest Girl In Town · Sparks Guru Joined: 15 Feb 2022 Posts: 4593

Yeah I guess it's a matter of taste, even if I know the actors worked very hard on this performance, I'm not a fan of their voices.
And compared to Russell's voice, the competition is unfair anyway!

I only hope this release will be available online...

Henry2nd · Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2024 9:49 am Post subject:

until now all releases were available the same day digital...
at least on tidal

Toughest Girl In Town · Sparks Guru Joined: 15 Feb 2022 Posts: 4593

New teaser for the upcoming release of Annette 2013:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvfKbmnS1iY

Alex Robertson · Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2024 1:48 pm Post subject:

Crabby · Groupie Joined: 26 Feb 2024 Posts: 154 Location: Belfast

I wasn't going to spend the money but l changed my mind and have ordered it. (l believe it was My Other Voice that made me do it) .. On reflection l feel it's probably quite a significant work and l'm really looking forward to hearing in on my old battered record player... (which knowing my luck, will give up the ghost the day before the records arrive!)

Henry2nd · Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2024 2:20 pm Post subject:

wow, the teaser sounds great!

Toughest Girl In Town · Sparks Guru Joined: 15 Feb 2022 Posts: 4593

It does indeed! I really hope we'll be able to hear it online, sounds very promising.

Henry2nd · Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2024 4:31 am Post subject:

so there is nothing online (yet)

Toughest Girl In Town · Sparks Guru Joined: 15 Feb 2022 Posts: 4593

Same here :(

Oscar · Power Groupie Joined: 10 Oct 2002 Posts: 423

I misread today's fan club email this morning and thought it said Annette 2013 could be downloaded in the fan club section of the site, but of course it want just the newsletter about Annette 2013 that was there for download. Was really excited for several minutes!

Crabby · Groupie Joined: 26 Feb 2024 Posts: 154 Location: Belfast

Just got my records this morning.. This is a very happy household today!!

waterloosunset · Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2024 7:06 pm Post subject:

I wonder when the ‘muricans are going to get ours.
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better drop the requirement that everything be great

Crabby · Groupie Joined: 26 Feb 2024 Posts: 154 Location: Belfast

I'm loving this original Annette...... I would write a bit more about it but l'm actually just going to listen to it again and possibly again.......
(l had no problem with the Adam Driver/Marion Cotillard combination but THIS is Sparks and it's just a bit special)

Brightonian · Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 2:27 pm Post subject:

Is anyone else (UK based) still waiting to hear anything about their order being sent? I've not even received a delivery notification email yet.

Crabby · Groupie Joined: 26 Feb 2024 Posts: 154 Location: Belfast

Maybe you should make enquiries again Brightonian... I got notification the day before the release date and the records arrived on Saturday 26th.....
Waiting is horrible, hope you get them soon., 🤞

Brightonian · Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 5:16 pm Post subject:

Thanks Crabby ... will do ...