Featuring vintage clips of the punk movement, archive footage and more. Media in category poly styrene the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. The documentary comes in conjunction with the 40year anniversary germfree. Poly styrene was the epitome of postwar england the product of a workingclass british mother and a father from somalia whod made his way to london by working on a merchant navy vessel. In 1991, poly styrene was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The poly styrene story 01 by celeste bell, zoe howe isbn. The original lineup featured singer poly styrene born marianne joan elliottsaid on vocals, jak airport jack stafford on guitars, paul dean on bass, paul b. After listening to generation indigo several times, i just have one question.
I am a cliche biracial, female, working class and possessing an unforgettable warriorcry voice not to mention the most satirical perspective in punk, xray spex founder poly styrene was, as billboard proclaimed, one of the least conventional frontpersons in rock history. Apr 25, 2011 media in category poly styrene the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from poly styrene at the discogs marketplace. A new documentary chronicling the life of xray spexs poly styrene, titled poly styrene. So i phone receiver records to inform them of the pop art moving diary. Apr 25, 2011 explore releases from poly styrene at discogs. On 26 nov we launch a patreon to help us finish poly styrene. Poly styrene remains one of the most original and dynamic voices in popular culture. Poly styrene biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
Were aiming to make a film that reflects her effervescent and. Poly styrene was born marion elliot in london, and formed xray spex in 1976, after seeing a sex pistols gig and deciding she could do that too. Read the statement here 26th april we can confirm that the beautiful poly styrene, who has been a true fighter, won her battle on monday evening to go to higher places. The documentary was directed by paul sng and was cowritten by styrenes daughter celeste bell who also narrates and author zoe howe. Mar 29, 2017 biracial, female, working class and possessing an unforgettable warriorcry voice not to mention the most satirical perspective in punk, xray spex founder poly styrene was, as billboard. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Xray spex are an english punk band from london that formed in 1976. Poly styrene an optimist to the last even while battling cancer in a hospice, the former xray spex singer was talking about writing new songs and fighting cynicism. Poly styrene, the legendary frontwoman of xray spex, anticonsumerist raconteur, and up yourser of bondage, is getting her own documentary. A few of the most familiar uses of styrene include. The makers of a planned documentary about the late xray spex frontwoman poly styrene today launched a crowdfunding campaign to help pay for the film, and debuted a very early trailer for the project, which they hope will hit theaters in november 2018 the film, poly styrene. Styrene shower tray with offcenter drain placement, shower curb, waterproofing membranes, strips, corners, pipe seal and mixing valve seal. It occurs naturally in some fruits, vegetables, meats, nuts, and beverages.
This latter instrument was an atypical addition to the standard punk instrumental lineup. Poly styrene was the epitome of postwar england the product of a workingclass british mother and a father from somalia whod made his way to london by working on a. View poly styrene song lyrics by popularity along with songs featured in, albums, videos and song meanings. Styrene, a sans serif by berton hasebe, is another exploration of proportion and simplicity in type design.
Punk icon xray spex frontwoman poly styrene passes away. Marianne joan elliottsaid 3 july 1957 25 april 2011, known by the stage name poly. Why hasnt poly styrene been making music all of these years. Poly styrenes real name was marianne joan elliottsaid. She released a free download of black christmas in november 2010. Official account for the forthcoming feature documentary poly styrene. Biracial, female, working class and possessing an unforgettable warriorcry voice not to mention the most satirical perspective in punk, xray spex founder poly poly styrene. Their debut single, oh bondage, up yours, became a punk rallying cry, and singlehandedly anticipated the riot grrrl movement of the 90s. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
I am a cliche that is being crowdfunded as of march 2017. Cowritten and narrated by polys daughter celeste bell, the film is being crowdfunded via indiegogo until may 2, with various rewards offered in return for donations, including limited edition tshirts, mugs, tote bags, dvds and signed. Styrene vs vinyl, how to tell with pics post by brens. Fundraising has begun via indiegogo, with a cinema release date set for november 2018.
The filmmakers behind i am a cliche are preparing to deliver the ultimate cinematic portrait of one of the great wild things of punk, and one of the great trailblazers for. Apr 26, 2011 poly styrene an optimist to the last even while battling cancer in a hospice, the former xray spex singer was talking about writing new songs and fighting cynicism. Styrene is the subject of an upcoming documentary poly styrene. This process was used because the stampers lasted longer more profits, as they didnt go through the tough heating process that vinyl did. Documentary on x ray spex frontwoman to be released, poly styrene. Queens, narrator and cowriter of the documentary i am a cliche and poly styrenes daughter. She had breast cancer which metastasised to her spine. Poly styrene died of spinal and breast cancer on 25 april 2011 in east sussex, england at the age of 53. I m so happy i was a part of the 70s80s generation. So many unrecorded songs ive got because i havent stopped writing since spex disbanded, you know. May 31, 2017 styrene is a flammable liquid that is used to make polystyrene plastics, fiberglass, rubber, and latex. Even after waiting all of these years to record music like generation indigo, this still blows away anything recorded these days.
As the leader of the band xray spex in the late 1970s, poly styrene, real name marianne elliotsaid, made a place for feminine brashness in punk. Invisible britain, and cowritten by styrenes daughter, celeste bell, and zoe howe, who has authored biographies of the slits and the jesus and mary chain the two also are working on a biography of styrene, to be published by omnibus press at the. Xray spexs other distinctive musical element was poly styrenes voice, which has been. Marianne elliottsaid nasceu em 1957 em bromley, kent, e cresceu em brixton, londres. To coincide with the 40th anniversary of the seminal xray spex album germfree. Poly styrene wrote songs about consumerism, conformity, racism and alienation, and is widely acknowledged as an important influence on the riot grrrl movement of the early 1990s. Biracial, female, working class and possessing an unforgettable warriorcry voice not to mention the most satirical perspective in punk, xray spex founder poly styrene was, as billboard. To coincide with the 40th anniversary of the seminal xray spex album germfree adolescents, a new film titled poly styrene. Styrene is a flammable liquid that is used to make polystyrene plastics, fiberglass, rubber, and latex. This new film tells the story of punk icon poly styrene. Styrene polystyrene uses and benefits you know styrene. I am a cliche the film will also incorporate her struggles with misogyny, racism and mental health issues as well as focussing on her sharpasatack songwriting, her legendary anticonsumerist stance and her more reflective years as part of the hare krishna movement. Poly styrene an optimist to the last music the guardian.
I am a cliche, is directed by paul sng sleaford mods. A feature documentary about the life of xray spex singersongwriter and punk icon poly styrene is in the works. Hurding on drums, and lora logic born susan whitby on saxophone. Styrene is essential in the creation of many products that we use every day. Marianne joan elliottsaid poly styrene 30757 250411 rest in peace. She died of breast cancer on 25 april 2011 at the age of 53.
Styrene b regular health effects from exposure to styrene may involve the central nervous system and include complaints of headache, fatigue, dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, and a feeling of intoxication. Some people think little girls should be seen and not heard. Biracial, female, working class and possessing an unforgettable warriorcry voice not to mention the most satirical perspective in. Solid and film polystyrene, used in rigid foodservice containers, cd cases, appliance housings, envelope windows and many other products. Styrene vs vinyl, how to tell with pics vinyl engine. Set to be released on november 2018, a featurelength film documenting poly styrenes life entitled poly styrene. We have 1 albums and 12 song lyrics in our database.
Styrene s daughter celeste bell is the executive director and narrator of the upcoming film, i am a cliche. To coincide with the 40 th anniversary of the xray spex album germfree adolescents, a new film titled poly styrene. Biracial, female, working class and possessing an unforgettable warriorcry voice not to mention the most satirical perspective in punk, xray. The return of poly styrene by andrew perry, an interview featured on emusic.
A feature documentary celebrating the life and work of xray spex singersongwriter and punk icon poly styrene. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. A new documentary film about marianne joan elliottsaid, aka poly styrene titled poly styrene. Xray spex were an english punk rock band from london that formed in 1976. The pair are also collaborating on a documentary about styrene, titled i am a cliche, with. Styrenes daughter celeste bell is the executive director and narrator of the upcoming film, i am a cliche. The filmmakers behind i am a cliche are preparing to deliver the ultimate cinematic portrait of one of the great wild things of punk, and one of the great trailblazers for women in rock nroll. Poly styrene s real name was marianne joan elliottsaid. Poly styrene simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Poly styrene was sitting in her polystyrene boutique in beaufort market, kings road, when the manager of a local pub named man in the moon came in. Mar 23, 2011 poly styrene, the punk upstart from xray spex, is promoting a new album and fighting cancer wed 23 mar 2011 17.
All songs considered poly styrene, the uncompromising singer of the british punk band xray spex, died monday. This latter instrument was an atypical addition to the standard punk instrumental lineup, and became one of the. So it was from that, she went as singer with xray spex, poly styrene. I am a cliche official indiegogo pitch video a blanktv feature. The initial inspiration for the family was a charmingly awkward sans serif called breede schreeflooze shown in an early 20th century type specimen published by the enschede typefoundry in the netherlands. Her most recent book is the highly acclaimed dayglo. Mar 29, 2017 to coincide with the 40 th anniversary of the xray spex album germfree adolescents, a new film titled poly styrene.
Nov, 2018 the return of poly styrene by andrew perry, an interview featured on emusic. Poly styrene, the punk upstart from xray spex, is promoting a new album and fighting cancer wed 23 mar 2011 17. I am a cliche featuring vintage clips of the punk movement, archive footage and more set to be released on november 2018, a featurelength film documenting poly styrenes life entitled poly styrene. Polystyrene foam, used in food service products and building insulation. Documentary on x ray spex frontwoman to be released, poly. The documentary was directed by paul sng and was cowritten by styrene s daughter celeste bell who also narrates and author zoe howe. Styrene is an injection mold process, injecting polystyrene into the stampers, the labels were glued on afterward.