(Electronic, Synthpop, Alternative Rock, Art Rock, Post-Punk, Indie, Dark, Cinematic, Soundtrack) Film - Eclipse - 2014, MP3, 320 kbps

Film’s compelling cinematic soundscapes revolve around nihilistic urban settings and inspire celluloid fantasies. The work of this Athenian avant-garde three-piece as it morphs into a nebulous electronic amalgamation of dark-pop and 80’s facets, resembles the mystique of an enigmatic motion picture soundtrack. Their flickering sequences, somber sonic textures and distorted outbreaks draw inspiration from the iconic legacy of Film’s universally-acclaimed compatriot Vangelis as well as a wide range of electronic acts of the 70’s and the 80’s.
Film enjoy a leading status amongst the Greek indie scene and have enviable live credits with support slots for behemoths such as The Cure, New Order and The Flaming Lips. They have a discography of 3 albums and 2 singles so far and have extensively toured Europe with gigs in the UK, Switzerland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands. FILM have also appeared in important showcases such as SPOT (Denmark) and POPKOMM (Germany) and they did a number of gigs in Reykjavik when they were selected to play at Iceland Airwaves(Iceland).
After a long period of experimentation on new material, Film recently released their latest album "Eclipse", out via Inner Ear Records on Sept 26, 2014

Synths, Sampler, Voice, Lyrics – Dimitris Borsis
Drums – Kostas Borsis
Guitars – Manolis Zavitsanos

During a long period of absence Athens-based trio, Film, took advantage of time in order to experiment on new material. Their comeback with a brand new album, called “Eclipse”, will be a pleasant surprise for those who are familiar with their music so far, but also those listening to it for the first time.
“Eclipse” starts with a big leap in a dark and spacey synth storm, moving on deconstructing progressively its dark foundation without losing its melodic thread and pop influences. Haunting sci-fi disco moments, gender bending otherworldly vocals, a vision through crystal lens, dominated by legendary analogue synth sounds based on an hybrid electronic/instrumental rhythm section, sometimes abstract and other times massive and epic. “Eclipse” is a look back to the 80’s electronic era through a wet window screen in black and white. Wet, deep and cinematic, minimal and modernistic at the same time, the album is skillfully balanced between experimentation and melodic simple riffs.
“Eclipse” is out on cd, vinyl including bonus cd and digital album from Inner Ear.
released 26 September 2014
Сredits
All songs written & performed by FILM
Recorded, mixed and produced by Hristos Lainas
Drums recorded at Sofita Studio, Athens
Drums recording assistant engineer Ted Ekonomou
Additional guitar equipment provided by Kostas Vlahas (Menta)
Mastered by Joe LaPorta at Sterling Sound, New York
Art photography and design by dB
Original cover photo:
Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program
Original insert deer photo:
Derivative work of “Deer in Belgatos Park, Los Gatos” by donjd2 used under CC BY