Scotland’s epic post rock group Mogwai are set to have their live experience turned into a new concert film.
Funny how perceptions change. Once upon a time, Mogwai were a young post rock group from Bellshill whose live experience went before them. The band’s blistering volume and shattering melodies went against the grain in the post-Britpop lull.
However the band were judged to have failed in the studio. Debut album ‘Young Team’ was quickly dis-owned by Mogwai, yet now stands as a modern classic earning a justified re-release last year.
Still a jaw dropping live band, Mogwai recently went up against their old adversaries Blur at T In The Park. Sadly not wearing their ‘Blur: Are Shite’ t-shirts the group tore through a menacing set in front of some devoted fans.
Now the band’s live experience is set to be captured on celluloid. Mogwai have been caught on film by Vincent Moon and Nathanaël Le Scouarnec, who aim to show just how beautiful their music can be.
With the working title of ‘Burning’ the film is due to debut at the Copenhagen International Documentary Festival. Set to premiere on November 13th, Mogwai have also revealed that they are working on a new live album.
Titled ‘Special Moves’ the album is set to be released through their own Rock Action Records, although a release date has yet to be confirmed.
Of course, this is far from the first cinematic project Mogwai have been involved in. The group recorded the soundtrack to the film ‘Zidane’ and also played live at the debut of the ‘All Tomorrow’s Parties’ documentary in Edinburgh.