Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields
2010 : 1 hour 25 minutes
This video is only available with Night Flight+.
Director: Kerthy Fix
synopsis
Stephin Merritt's distinctive singing voice and witty lyrics about life and love make his band, the Magnetic Fields, a cultishly adored indie rock group. His decades-long friendship with Claudia Gonson, his bandmate and manager, provides fuel for his music, while his eccentric working habits contribute to his image as a singularly talented musician and writer. Interviews with fans like fantasy author Neil Gaiman and pop icon Peter Gabriel provide insight into Merritt's influential career.
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