20 September 2017; x at the Smithwick’s Soundtrack Series Launch at Whelans in Dublin.That. Was. Big.
Smithwick’s Irish Ale has announced an exciting new music experience they’re calling the ‘Smithwick’s Soundtrack Series’. And it kicked off in style last night, with a mesmerizing gig at Dublin’s ‘Whelan’s music venue.’
What is it?
Basically, Smithwick’s is on a mission to celebrate two of the most iconic movie soundtracks of all time.
The tunes featured in Francis Coppola’s 1979 cult classic ‘Apocalypse Now’ and Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 epic ‘Pulp Ficton’ have etched themselves not only into the fabric of the film, but into the fabric of pop-culture itself.
Take for example the opening sequence of Apocalypse Now, and try imaging it without that historic slow guitar riff from The Doors – ‘This is the end’. It can’t be done… The intense imagery of the scene and the juxtaposition of the slow melancholy sound just work perfectly together.
The music behind a film can be the difference between a great movie and a cult classic, with the soundtracks living on long after the credits have rolled! Without a doubt, the soundtrack from Apocalypse Now continues to echo nearly 40-years after its release, just as Pulp Fiction’s mix-tape lives beyond that iconic dance scene.
So, that’s why Smithwick’s has teamed up with two of Ireland’s most sought after groups, electric extroadinairres Le Galaxie, and Jess Kav’s agro-soul group BARQ.
Together, they’re breathing new life into these epic soundtracks with fresh modern interpretations, in a host of live music gigs taking place all across the country.
And you need to be at the next one!
Here are six-reasons why…
- The experience:The Smithwick’s Soundtrack Series gigs are for those who don’t just hear music, they’re for those who experience it, the purists.
- The beer: The exciting new live music experience for film and music lovers alike comes complete with a pint of Smithwick’s for good measure.
- Le Galaxie:The group’s rendition of the aforementioned Francis Coppola’s 1979 cult classic Apocalypse Now, has to be experienced to be believed. They truly captured the essence of the film, while simultaneously adding a modern edge. Just wait until you hear it…wow.
- BARQ:If you haven’t seen it, you’ve heard of it. If you’ve seen it chances are you loved it…it’s Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 masterpiece Pulp Fiction. Aside from being a cinematic marvel, the soundtrack is rated among one of the greatest ever compiled, a fact not lost on Jess Kav’s agro-soul group BARQ, who have completely nailed their perception of the much loved soundtrack.
- The potential: It’s endless! Think of all the great movie soundtracks you’ve heard… now, imagine the best of the best compressed into one mega playlist. How good.
- Ultimate vibes: I mean, we’re talking Smithwick’s, epic movie soundtracks, awesome bands and great vibes…what more could you want?
How to get there.
Tickets are priced at €15.00 including booking fee and a complimentary pint of Smithwick’s on arrival, book yours at eventbrite.ie/smithwicks-soundtrack-series.
You can also catch the Smithwicks Soundtrack Series at the following venues:
Next up: Le Galaxie in Whelans, Dublin on the 13th of October.
Followed by:
BARQ, performing in Dolans in Limerick on 17 October.
2nd November 2017, BARQ, Opium Rooms Dublin.
3rd November 2017, BARQ, Fiddlers Creek, Sligo.
10th November 2017, Le Galaxie, Cyprus Avenue, Cork.
24th November 2017, Le Galaxie, Black Box, Belfast.
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