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Roland113

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Posted: July 17 2012 at 06:48

Ok, this is pretty damn cool. Kudos to all involved.

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Posted: July 15 2012 at 16:21

Hey, at this point, as long as it's not another super hero movie, I'm in!

I have to say that I've never gotten much into Subterranea, although maybe I'll have to revisit.

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Posted: July 14 2012 at 14:08

Great news, I re-discovered this album some weeks ago and I still like it very much.

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Posted: July 14 2012 at 12:53

To say the truth, I've never "checked" IQ even if I heard about them since the mid-90's, but such a surprising project gives me the feeling that I really should listen to them.
I don't expect something like 'Tommy - the movie' or 'The Wall', but it's interesting to see filmmakers turning to music for inspiration rather than comic books.

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Posted: July 14 2012 at 08:55

I really liked Subterranea. Usually I think the transition from concept album to film is pretty tough, but I think this could possibly work.

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Posted: July 14 2012 at 07:27

Sounds interesting. Subterranea is a very intense album that could lead to some interesting visuals if handled properly.

"Es ist übrigens unmöglich, eine Meinung zu haben, ohne dass es unerfreuliche Überschneidungen gibt. Die Grünen sind für den deutschen Wald, die NPD ebenfalls."

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Posted: July 14 2012 at 02:07

Wow that is some news. I saw IQ do the whole thing about 12 years agao at the now defunct Astoria. Nowadays I don't listen to it all that much. I remember Martin Orford explaining the whole concept online and its quite dark, dealing with a covert government experiment. It doesn't end well for sure! Maybe Nicholls ,Holmes etc will get cameo roles??!

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Posted: July 13 2012 at 16:17

http://www.iq-hq.co.uk/

FTA:

Greetings,

We bring you exciting news that IQ's legendary double CD, 'Subterranea' is being made into a feature length film!

A team of American filmmakers have been working with the concept album for over a year now, adapting it into a screenplay and are ready to officially launch the news that production of the film is scheduled to begin in 2013. The project is in the pre-production phase right now and fund raising has begun. The filmmakers will need as much support and help from the fans of the band to spread the word and build momentum for the project.

Subterranea-Movie.com is the film's official website. The site will become increasingly interactive as the project gets closer to it's release, so be sure to check it out often. Watch the counters for hidden features to become live and more of the 'code' to be revealed. The site will also contain a blog where day to day news on the project will be shared.

The filmmakers are looking for any interested parties to contact them about potential roles in helping produce the film. They want to offer the opportunity for fans of the band and music to be involved in the film making process so that there is a unified vision and respect for the subject matter. Please contact [email protected] with questions.

IQ will also be collaborating with the filmmakers in the post production process creating the score for the movie. There will be an infusion of existing themes from the album with brand new material to accompany the film.

A message from the film's writer/director.

“As a huge fan of IQ, I am honored and thrilled to be working on this project in collaboration with the band. I want to make sure the IQ community is as excited about the film as I am. Our film making team and I hope that our enthusiasm and vision for the film will bring to life the already stimulating and poignant images the music has created in all of our minds and hearts as fans. We look forward to bringing you more updates and for your help in the long road of movie making ahead.

Sincerely,

Mathew Miller”

---------------

This sounds like the kind of thing that gets canned a year in, or ends up terribly anyway. I'm still hoping for the inevitable release of a good movie.

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Roland113 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: March 30 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Status: Offline Points: 3843	Posted: July 17 2012 at 06:48
	Ok, this is pretty damn cool. Kudos to all involved.

Flucktrot Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: June 01 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 164	Posted: July 15 2012 at 16:21
	Hey, at this point, as long as it's not another super hero movie, I'm in! I have to say that I've never gotten much into Subterranea, although maybe I'll have to revisit.
	Thank you, God of Rock, for this chance to kick ass

lucas Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: February 06 2004 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 8138	Posted: July 14 2012 at 14:08
	Great news, I re-discovered this album some weeks ago and I still like it very much.
	"Magma was the very first gothic rock band" (Didier Lockwood)

CPicard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 03 2008 Location: Là, sui monti. Status: Offline Points: 10841	Posted: July 14 2012 at 12:53
	To say the truth, I've never "checked" IQ even if I heard about them since the mid-90's, but such a surprising project gives me the feeling that I really should listen to them. I don't expect something like 'Tommy - the movie' or 'The Wall', but it's interesting to see filmmakers turning to music for inspiration rather than comic books.

ScorchedFirth Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 16 2012 Status: Offline Points: 257	Posted: July 14 2012 at 08:55
	I really liked Subterranea. Usually I think the transition from concept album to film is pretty tough, but I think this could possibly work.
	breathing, eating, defecating, screwing, drinking, spewing, sleeping...

Dorsalia Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 21 2006 Location: Cape Mola Status: Offline Points: 367	Posted: July 14 2012 at 07:27
	Sounds interesting. Subterranea is a very intense album that could lead to some interesting visuals if handled properly.
	"Es ist übrigens unmöglich, eine Meinung zu haben, ohne dass es unerfreuliche Überschneidungen gibt. Die Grünen sind für den deutschen Wald, die NPD ebenfalls."

richardh Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: February 18 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 28793	Posted: July 14 2012 at 02:07
	Wow that is some news. I saw IQ do the whole thing about 12 years agao at the now defunct Astoria. Nowadays I don't listen to it all that much. I remember Martin Orford explaining the whole concept online and its quite dark, dealing with a covert government experiment. It doesn't end well for sure! Maybe Nicholls ,Holmes etc will get cameo roles??!

stonebeard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 27 2005 Location: NE Indiana Status: Offline Points: 28057	Posted: July 13 2012 at 16:17
	http://www.iq-hq.co.uk/ FTA: Greetings, We bring you exciting news that IQ's legendary double CD, 'Subterranea' is being made into a feature length film! A team of American filmmakers have been working with the concept album for over a year now, adapting it into a screenplay and are ready to officially launch the news that production of the film is scheduled to begin in 2013. The project is in the pre-production phase right now and fund raising has begun. The filmmakers will need as much support and help from the fans of the band to spread the word and build momentum for the project. Subterranea-Movie.com is the film's official website. The site will become increasingly interactive as the project gets closer to it's release, so be sure to check it out often. Watch the counters for hidden features to become live and more of the 'code' to be revealed. The site will also contain a blog where day to day news on the project will be shared. The filmmakers are looking for any interested parties to contact them about potential roles in helping produce the film. They want to offer the opportunity for fans of the band and music to be involved in the film making process so that there is a unified vision and respect for the subject matter. Please contact [email protected] with questions. IQ will also be collaborating with the filmmakers in the post production process creating the score for the movie. There will be an infusion of existing themes from the album with brand new material to accompany the film. A message from the film's writer/director. “As a huge fan of IQ, I am honored and thrilled to be working on this project in collaboration with the band. I want to make sure the IQ community is as excited about the film as I am. Our film making team and I hope that our enthusiasm and vision for the film will bring to life the already stimulating and poignant images the music has created in all of our minds and hearts as fans. We look forward to bringing you more updates and for your help in the long road of movie making ahead. Sincerely, Mathew Miller” --------------- This sounds like the kind of thing that gets canned a year in, or ends up terribly anyway. I'm still hoping for the inevitable release of a good movie.
	My soundcloud. Please give feedback if you want!