Films Of Colour To Work With Bowie Producer After 'Slow Burn' Cover
Tuesday, 08 November 2011
Written by Elliott Batte
Hotly tipped London band Films of Colour have managed to win the attention of legendary David Bowie producer Tony Visconti after their version of ‘Slow Burn’, which comes out as a free download on December 12th, left the expert so impressed he flew from the USA to watch the band perform.
And, not only did Visconti travel a huge way to see the band, he also offered to produce their debut album as well as passing on their version of the track to Bowie himself – who admitted he loved it.
Originally produced by Visconti for the Thin White Duke’s 2002 album Heathen, Films of Colour’s version of Slow Burn came to Visconti’s attention earlier this year following the online buzz around the band’s single ‘Capital’, b/w ‘Persinette’.
Visconti was sent the band’s version of Slow Burn (which he shared with Bowie) and loved it, instantly flying to London to see the band perform. He was blown away and is now lined up to work with the band in the studio. Visconti rarely works with unsigned acts and most recently produced albums for the Kaiser Chief’s, Morrisey and the Manic Street Preachers.
But, this band managed to be the exception, and Visconti said: “When I was given a batch of demos to consider working with Films of Colour I was struck with how many catchy songs they had written. I was also impressed with the quality of their demos; that they were clever, creative lads was very apparent.
“But one song stuck out, sounding so familiar yet I didn't really recognise it until the second chorus. I knew the song because I produced it with David Bowie on his 2001 album Heathen. But Films of Colour had altered it so much they had clearly made it their own.
“I think Bowie is one of the most difficult artists to cover, since his versions of his own compositions seem to be the definitive versions. After I heard Films of Colour's version I was completely won over.”
Now, the band have unveiled their new music video for the track. Check it out below.
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