Danielson: a Familie Movie

DANIELSON is someone who I'd seen at shows and festivals like almost 10 years ago. Friends had their records. Yesterday, Jill and I watched a doc about them called Danielson: a Familie Movie. Great film.

You know... He's an artistic genius, much like Daniel Johnston, who I've posted about here (and who also appears on this film). He's crazy and savantish. Eccentric. Odd. A true artist. Danielson is this weird kind of christian commune-type kid who made all his redheaded siblings be in his band where he shouts and squeals about schitzophrenically Jesus-related things. And he made them dress up in nurses outfits!

Christians should watch this because there are some really interesting spiritual issues brought up.

Artists should watch this because there is great visual and audible art. Plus a lot of points about where spirituality and art should/shouldn't separate.

Sufjan Stevens fans (still don't know how to pronounce) should watch this film. People think "Soof" is the genius of the world. In this film, you get to see him being taught how to hit a tomtom drum by a 12 year old. Sufjan Stevens got his musical start in the Danielson Familie. And I think Sufjan fans will get gain some perspective on his origins through this film. I just think a lot of hip musical trends right now should be researched and what might seem totally original, like the Arcade Fire's shouting and "family" image or Sufjan Stevens' current bands' costumes (pictured at the right) can be traced to influences like Danielson.

WATCH THE TRAILER!!!!!!!


Watch a Music Video!!!!!!