RIML with July Talk

We had an interesting time filming this interview.  July Talk were opening for Red Hot Chili Pepppers at the Festival d'ete de Quebed this past July.  Because of a media blackout backstage, wherein no one was allowed within 100 meters of the RCHP we were carefully escorted around the backstage environment, and told to wait at the side of the stage until our interview time was at hand.  Then, mistakenly, our festival co-ordinator accidently led us through the Chili's change room in search of July' Talk's change room, wherein we were confronted by an angry road manager and told in no uncertain terms to leave, immediately.  Fortunately we then found the proper change rooms and met the highly excited Peter and Leah of July Talk who were happy to chat with us about the music that set them on their course as musicians. 

A crowd of 90 000 people gathered that evening for the show, and we could hear the building crowd gaining size and excitement in the background during our interview.  Still an hour and half away from the opening act's showtime, there were football chants and general crowd shouting happening so loudly that they cut into our lavalier mics, which you can hear during the interview.

Leah and Peter were visibly excited, as this was the biggest date July Talk had ever played but they still were grounded enough to give us some cool albums to listen to and went into detail about what turned them on. 

Thanks so much to July Talk, the wonderful people of Festival d'ete de Quebec, and the great people of Quebec City for such a fantastic time there.  Have a look!

Records In My Life at Festival d'été de Québec!

 Charles Brownstein and I flew to Quebec City last week to attend this year's Festival d'été de Québec, where we had the opportunity to interview none other than Neil Finn of Crowded House fame, as well as breaking artists such as July Talk, Solids, Men I Trust and We Are Wolves.  The entire feistval was incredible, well run, well curated, and just plain fun.  The love of music in the city is palpable, and the people who run FEQ are top notch.  We were treated like visiting royalty, and the beautiful backdrop of Quebec just made the entire adventure enjoyable.  Please have a look at this highlight reel from our trip and know that several of these pieces will be aired over the summer in their full length.  Merci FEQ2016!


Filmed in Quebec City between July 14th and July 17th 2016.
Records In My Life is produced and hosted by Charles Brownstein
Directed, edited and filmed by Mark Henning

Music Credits:
Push + Pull by July Talk
Strange Habit by July Talk
Blank Stare by Solids
Lauren by Men I Trust
Something So Strong by Crowded House
Wicked Games by We Are Wolves

Opening and closing theme music is "Best Tonight" by Combine the Victorious

 

Please watch for our upcoming episodes featuring the full interviews with Neil Finn, July Talk and Solids.  

Merci beaucoup to the wonderful staff and crew of Festival d'ete de Quebec!  We had a great time in your city and would love to come back for the 50th FEQ!

 Au'revoir!  Until next week!