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Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse: Dark Night of the Soul
Tragedy-shrouded instant classic escapes lawyers’ clutches Recorded in 2009 as part of a multimedia project devised by Danger Mouse, Sparklehorse (née Mark Linkous) and filmmaker David Lynch, Dark Night of the Soul was shelved for more than a year as EMI and Danger Mouse proprietor Brian Burton resolved legal differences that still haven’t been fully disclosed. The controversy nearly obscured the resounding triumph of the album itself; written and produced by Burton and Linkous, it’s a breathtaking set of atmospheric ballads (plus a few rockers) that explore cosmic concerns, from the self-destructive trap of revenge to the possibility of spiritual... read more
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Found in: Blogs, List of the DaySparklehorse's Mark Linkous: 1962-2010
Mark Linkous, avid collaborator and creator of four solo albums as Sparklehorse, committed suicide Saturday by shooting himself in the heart outside a friend’s home in Knoxville, Tenn., according to the New York Times. He was 47.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsDanger Mouse's Dark Night of the Soul to See the Light of Day
About a year ago, Danger Mouse, Sparklehorse and David Lynch gathered together a horde of musical talent, including The Flaming Lips and DM’s current Broken Bells partner, James Mercer, to create Dark Night of the Soul. Much to Danger Mouse’s chagrin, an ongoing legal dispute with the label EMI kept him from releasing music from the project for fear of being sued. Instead, he released a book of photographs (Lynch’s contribution) along with a blank CD-R labeled, “For Legal Reasons, enclosed CD-R contains no music. Use it as you will.”... read more
Found in: Music, NewsDark Night of the Soul Online Store Opens Its Doors for Limited-Edition Book
Sure, the music recorded for the Dark Night of the Soul project may not be available for sale, but the Danger Mouse/Sparklehorse/David Lynch/Everyone Else in the World collaboration is still a hot commodity. Banking on the limited-edition book for its sales instead of the legally troubled music, the store is now open for business.... read more
Found in: Books, NewsLegal Dispute Results in Music-less Danger Mouse Project
It would have been a perfect summer birthday gift for any modern music lover: a long-awaited and mysterious project headed by Danger Mouse, Sparklehorse and David Lynch with musical collaborations with The Flaming Lips, Iggy Pop, The Shins' James Mercer, The Strokes' Julian Casablancas and others, sold in a three-part package online for a cool $50. But buyer beware: The official site now warns that the project will include a blank CD-R.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsDavid Lynch, Iggy Pop, Danger Mouse, Flaming Lips, many more collaborate on mysterious Dark Night of the Soul
Sparklehorse has been ostensibly collaborating with Danger Mouse on an album for nearly three years now, though we've had no insight into what bizarre fruits might result from such a union. Until now. Via promo posters and mailings at this year's SXSW, we've caught the first glimpse of a project with more featured talent than a Lil Wayne mixtape: Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse Present: Dark Night of the Soul. ... read more
Found in: Music, NewsKnoxville's Big Ears fest caters to adventurous audience
There's yet another reason to save up your hard-earned cash and travel to the musical state of Tennessee. Only this time, don’t expect bars full of cover bands, hippies or the CMT headquarters. ... read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsDeVotchKa, Polyphonic Spree, more have a Nightmare
Back in August, Billboard reported that on the 15th anniversary of the release of Tim Burton's beloved Nightmare Before Christmas, a bunch of beloved bands (and, um, Korn) were set to release an album inspired by the animated musical.... read more
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