Joseph meek 1892 1926 washington joseph meek in washington, death certificates, 19071960 joseph meek was born circa 1892, to thomas meek and elizabeth hodgson. The joe meek story is a 2008 film adaptation of james hicks and nick morans play telstar, about record producer joe meek, which opened at the new ambassadors theatre in londons west. A life in the death of joe meek howard bergman and susan stahmans epic documentary several years in the making this project is a must see for all meek fans but screenings have been limited in the uk. A life in the death of joe meek is currently seeking finishing funds on kickstarter till dec. Albums include i hear a new world, part 1, the alchemist of pop.
On a shabby part of the holloway road in north london, just a few hundred yards from arsenals emirates stadium, is the flat where record producer joe meek used to live and work. We welcome media enquiries and try to respond the same day, we have many meekologists and experts available for information or interviews. Pete holder was the guitarist for the saxons later to become the final incarnation of the tornados. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. This fascinating documentary takes a look into the life of one of the most inspirational and influential men in the history of british music.
The extraordinary producer joe meek recorded british pops first out and out gay. A life in the death of joe meek blog archive pete holder. Britains premier record producer of the early 1960s, renowned for his pioneering recording techniques using reverb and echo. The joe meek story, premiered in london, directed by nick moran and with the star. Joe meeks story is that of a man who triumphed over obstacles. A life in the death of joe meek 2008 cast and crew. Whether you are a confirmed meek buff or seeking information on joe, his life, times and music you are welcome to contact or join us. The joe meek story is a 2008 film adaptation of james hicks and nick morans play telstar, about record producer joe meek, which opened at the new ambassadors theatre in londons west end in june 2005. He brought the natural objectivity of a pragmatic thinker to his research. Apr 06, 2018 digital download of the film when it is completed plus a joe meek tshirt, a 23 x 35 joe meek velvet black light poster, thank you on our website and a personally signed official movie postcard. Our builtin antivirus checked this download and rated it as virus free. Uk producer, audio engineer and songwriter joe meek forged his legacy in the 60s, and is now regarded as one of the most important record. A life in the death of joe meek online 2008 movie yidio. Joe meek biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
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Pete, brother roger holder and robb huxley were neighbors of joes family back in gloucester. This is the story of joe meek and his years as a mountainman. Although much attention has been focused on his unusual life story and tragic passing, joe meeks bold techniques is the first book that details the methods that led to meeks influential hits. While joe meeks influence over the british and american music scenes. Nov 11, 2007 a life in the death of joe meek is currently seeking finishing funds on kickstarter till dec. Read joe meeks bold techniques by barry cleveland for free with a 30 day free. A life in the death of joe meek documentary film ive just returned from toronto, where i saw this film at the nxne film festival, and met howard berger, the director, who is totally dedicated to telling the story with accuracy. Without commercial breaks, the full movie a life in the death of joe meek has a duration of 109 minutes. A life in the death of joe meek is an upcoming independent american documentary about the british record producer joe meek, made by howard s. His public life was one of laughter, tears, and above all, music. A life in the death of joe meek 2008 movie moviefone.
A life in the death of joe meek is currently scheduled to play at the upcoming cambridge. While joe meek s influence over the british and american music scenes. This is the fascinating biography of joe meekwidely recognized as britains first real independent pop music producer and hailed as britains answer to phil spector. Remembering joe meek and violet shenton on this horribly tragic day, 52 years ago. The current setup file available for download occupies 20. A life in the death of joe meek excavates its subjects troubled personal and professional life. The extraordinary producer joe meek recorded british pops first out and out gay classic, and within six months had shot himself dead. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Jon savage on the life and death of joe meek music the. His private life was a tortured tangle of violence, sex, drugs, gangsters, the occult, and eventually, murder. Along with john repschs 2001 biography the legendary joe meek. A life in the death of joe meek finishing funds kickstarter. The life, career and tragic death of britains phil spector, joe meek is explored. Joe meek is credited as record producer, composer, johnny remember me.
Without commercial breaks, the full movie a life in the death of joe meek has a duration of 122 minutes. On 12 april 2008, a life in the death of joe meek, by us filmmakers howard s. A life in the death of joe meek 2008 an independent american documentary about the british record producer joe meek, made by howard s. A short list of the techniques he pioneered explains why hes considered one of the most influential engineers ever to work in a studio. He was world renowned for his sensational music production techniques which provided for a. A life in the death of joe meek was unexpectedly one of the most engrossing and entertaining docs i have seen in a multitude of moons. Despite being tonedeaf and not being able to play a musical instrument or write notation, meek displayed a remarkable facility for writing and producing successful commercial recordings. Joe meek was the legendary 60s maverick record producer. This film gleefully and briskly sets the record straight. Joe meek 19291967 was an incredibly imaginative and progressive independent record producer and songwriter. Our software library provides a free download of avid joemeek bundle 11. And while its main achievements are its ferocious pace, its compact yet detailed interweaving of history, industry and personal passion, pleasure and pain.
As time passed, interest in meek and his music grew. Meek was also a pillpopper, gay at a time when homosexual acts were still illegal in britain, and possibly mentally ill, prone to fits of anger and paranoia that worsened in his later years. Meek by name, wild by nature pop and rock the guardian. Berger contacted me with some news about his fascinating new documentary a life in the death of joe meek 2008 which focuses on the troubled life of the british music maven joe meek who i wrote about a few months ago in a piece titled the mod musicals of lance comfort. A life in the death of joe meek excavates its subjects troubled personal. Jimmy page, steve howe and other rockpop idols help chronicle the rise, fall and resurrection of 1960s recording pioneer joe meek. The 1977 compilation the joe meek story which was compiled by members of the joe meek appreciation society helped keep the producers unmistakable sound alive. The legendary joe meek appeared in 1991, the same year that rpm records issued a restored version of i hear a new world. Jeff weiss details drakes two highprofile rap wars this yearthe hot one with meek mill and the cold one with kendrick lamarand how his flouting of. Joe meek was one of britains premier independent record producers of the late fifties and early sixties, renowned for his.
A life in the death of joe meek howard bergman and susan stahmans epic documentary several years in the making this project is a must see for all meek. The film is directed by nick moran and stars con oneill, who also played joe meek in the original play, while kevin spacey plays meeks business partner, major wilfred banks. A truly visionary figure within the recording industry, joe meek helped shape the sound of pop music in the 60s and for decades to come. Thats the official version there are numerous conspiracy theories, one even involving the krays. Meek was an accomplished engineer who devoted the last 30 years of his life after retirement to probing the nature of life after death. Joe meek biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. Nov 11, 2006 the extraordinary producer joe meek recorded british pops first out and out gay classic, and within six months had shot himself dead. Robert george joe meek was a pioneering english record producer and songwriter. Jun 08, 2008 a life in the death of joe meek is currently seeking finishing funds on kickstarter till dec. Joseph lafayette meek 18101875 acclaimed as a storyteller and intrepid adventurer during his lifetime, joe meek was a witness to the wests transformation from a wilderness for mountain men. Meek, a mountain man, storyteller, and public personality, played a significant role in bringing oregon into the united states in 18461848.
The joe meek story is worthy of the greatest greek tragedy, ending as it did on february 3 1967 with meek shooting his landlady violet shenton dead and then turning the gun on himself. Meek was a wildly innovative record producer, sound engineer and song writer best known for composing and producing the instrumental telstar which was the first song to become a number one hit in both america and the uk. From his dank flat on holloway road in london, joe meek created some of the strangest and most wonderful sonic experiments ever to attempt to gatecrash the hit parade. Joseph meek historical records and family trees myheritage. A life in the death of joe meek 2008 cast and crew an independent american documentary about the british record producer joe meek, made by howard s. The life and violent death of genius music producer joe meek. The following year, the music producers guild introduced the joe meek award for innovation in production as. Digital download of the film when it is completed plus a joe meek tshirt, a 23 x 35 joe meek velvet black light poster, thank you on our website and a personally signed official movie postcard. Jan 01, 1989 his public life was one of laughter, tears, and above all, music. Whether these obstacles were the repressive, conformist record labels and studios of prebeatles britain, or not being able to sing in key, read music, or play an instrument, the producersongwriters apparent motto was never say never. Meek also topped new musical express list of the 50 greatest producers ever. What works so well is the collection of entertaining interviews by a variety of genuine characters and the very personal perspectives they impart. A life in the death of joe meek documentary film the. Joe meek was a record producer in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
With dave adams, jake arnott, mike berry, charles blackwell. The beatles unprecedented success marked the death knell of the fifties. Download right click and do save link as the life, career and tragic death of britains phil spector, joe meek is explored. In having to recut, restructure and rearrange a life in the death of joe meek to tackle rights issues for such a protracted stretch of time, we have vowed to never take away or sugarcoat the sad senselessness of this day in the final edit the eternal emotional weight. Joe meek is slowly becoming a household word after nearly 40 years since his death and probably for all the wrong reasons. That is the verdict of clem cattini, drummer of the tornados, for whom meek produced the groundbreaking record telstar in 1962 the first british record to top the us singles chart in his poky studio at 304 holloway road. Although much attention has been focused on his unusual life story and tragic passing, joe meeks bold techniques is the first book that details the methods that led to meeks influential. You can watch this full movie free with english subtitles on movie television channels, renting the dvd or with vod services video on demand player, hulu and ppv pay per view, netflix. If i had to put together a 20 song sampler to introduce the uninitiated to joe. Jon savage traces the impact of sexuality on meek s life in. A life in the death of joe meek by palmdoorfilms kickstarter. This free tool was originally created by avid technology, inc.
Meek came west in 1828 as an employee of the rocky mountain fur company, and spent the next twelve years engaged in the fur trade. Sep 26, 2012 a life in the death of joe meek tweetable logline. The telstar man, meek s story inspired the 1994 bbc 4 radio play lonely joe and the 2005 stage play telstar, which was adapted into the 2008 film telstar. Read joe meeks bold techniques online by barry cleveland. The book takes an industry perspective on meeks life, exploring. Jon savage traces the impact of sexuality on meeks life in the sixties when.