I am obviously not the first person to tell you about the Arcade Fire's new DVD coming out in March, Miroir Noir. It promises to be something special if it's anything like the videos Vincent Moon (the director) shot for LaBlogotheque's Take Away Shows. There is a special edition version (for those who might not have had internet for the past 3 weeks) that will come in a panoramic accordion fold, linen bound package with a bonus DVD containing some late-night TV appearances, as well as BBC Sessions (which if they're the bootleg I've seen, are wonderful). There are 2 places that I've seen this for sale so far - the first being from the release's website, MiroirNoir.com. The second is from the Arcade Fire's record label, Merge. There are a few differences for those who might be considering purchasing this item:
MiroirNoir.com = You automatically get a download of the main feature, and can choose a higher resolution than from Merge (1280 x 720 vs. 640 x 360 being offered at Merge). You will also be shipped (supposedly) the DVD on it's release day of March 15th.
MergeRecords.com = You have to wait for Merge to send you the download code, while MiroirNoir.com suggests you'd get it automatically. You also save nearly $9 in shipping fees if you chose media mail, and about $4 if you choose priority. However, Merge's website suggests that they will not be shipping the DVD until April.
So you've got a give & take, either way you go. A few things to keep in mind - there are no details on how limited this "limited edition" really is. It could go the way of the the "limited" version of Neon Bible (which was on sale for $10 on their website within the last year) or perhaps Ryan Adams' book of poetry, which sold out of both the autographed & non-autographed copies in preorder, creating eBay madness of people paying $600+ for a book of poetry.
Who knows how it will shake out.
In other news, Sigur Ros announced recently on their website that Vincent Moon has shot two of their shows for a forthcoming DVD. Now, we all know how Sigur Ros likes to do things and can assume 1) It's going to be a while and 2) It's going to cost a crapload of money to buy and be absolutely gorgeous. Start saving up now.
3 comments:
I am looking for a selection of music I had at one time but lost. The amazing album UNITED KINGDOM by American Music Club, now alas out of print.
At one point in my life I was fortunate enough to stay at the apartment of Vudi in San Francisco while AMC was touring Europe. One evening in 1989, 4 days before the earthquake I was rummaging for food in the kitchen cupboards of Vudi and Clara Bellino's apartment when I came across an audio package of magic. Rehearsal cassette tapes of AMC in the days just before United Kingdom was released. I was, to put it mildly frikken ecstatic and proceeded to inundate myself with AMC rehearsing and Mark E. ranting between the songs. I am a most avid AMC fan and would love to acquire a CD or other of the out-of-print masterpiece, United Kingdom.
Thank you. johnk_eleven@hotmail.com
johnkirby62@gmail.com
For the love of die-cuts and colored pressed vinyl, not to mention accordion fold cd inserts and imported box sets... update this blog!!!
sorry :(
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