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Fantastic Man (2014)
Character: Self
The music of Nigeria’s reclusive synth funk innovator William Onyeabor has reached a new level of exposure via Luaka Bop’s excellent Who Is William Onyeabor? compilation last year, yet many hard facts about Onyeabor’s biography remain elusive. In their new documentary “Fantastic Man,” Noisey speaks with musicians and champions of Onyeabor’s music, including our own Quinton Scott and Duncan Brooker who included the sublime “Better Change Your Mind” on the first Nigeria 70 compilation, about their appreciation for his music, and the search for the facts about his life.
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We Are Many (2014)
Character: Self
The story of the biggest demonstration in human history, which took place on 15th February 2003, against the impending war on Iraq.
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John Peel's Record Box (2005)
Character: Self
John Peel's Record Box is a documentary film made by Elaine Shepherd, released on 14 November 2005 on Channel 4. It was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award. It is about a small private collection of the British radio DJ John Peel who died in 2004 at the age of 65. Peel's main archive contained more than 100,000 vinyl records and CDs. This smaller private collection, however, contains 143 singles - some of them doublettes - stored in a private wooden box representing some of his personal favourites. According to the documentary, there are no singles by Peel's favorite group, The Fall, because he kept them in a separate box. The film features interviews with John's wife Sheila Ravenscroft, radio DJs and artists like Mary Anne Hobbs, Sir Elton John, Ronnie Wood, Roger Daltrey, Fergal Sharkey, Jack White, Michael Palin and Miki Berenyi.
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Charts of Darkness (2001)
Character: Self
A mockumentary about Gorillaz, the animated love child of Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. Set against the context of massive media interest and a growing global following, it follows Channel 4 news reporter Krishnan Guru-Murthy exploring both the real and surreal worlds of the band - the 'lives' of the animated characters, as well as that of their creators, as he attempts to track down Albarn and Hewlett after they were allegedly placed in an insane asylum.
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Africa Express Presents: EGOLI (2021)
Character: Self
Chronicling the creative process, intimate collaborations and the fascinating characters behind Africa Express' EGOLI album, recorded in one week in Johannesburg South Africa in 2018 with BCUC, BLK JKS, Blue May, Damon Albarn, DJ Spoko, Dominowe, Faka, Georgia, Ghetts, Gruff Rhys, Infamous Boiz, Mr Jukes, The Mahotella Queens, Moonchild Sanelly, Morena Leraba, Muzi, Nick Zinner, Nonku Phiri, Otim Alpha, Phuzekhemisi, Poté, Remi Kabaka Jr, Sibot and Zolani Mahola.
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The BRITs at 40 (2020)
Character: Self (archive footage)
In 2020 the BRIT Awards celebrated a massive 40th ever show. In this documentary Jack Whitehall delves into the archives to narrate an entertaining look back at over four decades of highlights from Britain’s biggest music show.
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The Viking of Sixth Avenue (2015)
Character: Self
A documentary about the colorful life, times and music of a true original, Louis “Moondog” Hardin, an eccentric blind musician and composer who had far-reaching artistic influence in spite of a deliberate decision to live on the streets of New York City. With a wealth of never before seen archival film, home movies and rare audio recordings, the film is told largely from Moondog’s perspective and features interviews with Moondog’s friends, family, collaborators and musicians who cite him as an influence, including Jarvis Cocker, John Zorn, Chris Stein and Debbie Harry, Damon Albarn, Philip Glass, and many more.
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How Do You Like Iceland? (2005)
Character: Self
How do you like Iceland? is a documentary about foreigners' perception of Icelanders. The film is mainly based on interviews with 37 foreigners from 9 countries who come from the world of art, sport, business and politics. Many humorous questions and interesting topics arise when the Icelandic nation is examined through the eye of the foreigner: Do foreigners think of Reykjavík as Bangkok of the north? Are the Icelanders an isolated and inbred nation? Or rather special and like no other? Is Icelandic inventiveness fit for export? Is the "pure and unspoiled" nation itself environmentally friendly?
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Imagine... Damon & Jamie's Excellent Adventure (2007)
Character: Self
Alan Yentob takes a look at the latest project of Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, an operatic adaptation of Wu Cheng'en's epic novel 'Monkey: Journey to the West' in collaboration with acclaimed theatre and opera director Chen Shi-Zheng.
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Gorillaz | Humanz Live in Cologne (2017)
Character: Self [Gorillaz]
On June 20, 2017, Gorillaz debuted an immersive 360-degree video experience in Cologne that fans all over the world were able to participate in. The show is a part of an album showcase series that includes similar performances in Budapest, Warsaw, and Katowice.
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Blur: Showtime - Live At Alexandra Palace (1994)
Character: Self
Showtime is a video recording by British rock band Blur, released in February 1995. Directed and edited by Matthew Longfellow and produced by Ceri Levy, the film is a recording of the band's gig at Alexandra Palace, London, England on 7 October 1994.
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Gorillaz: Demon Dayz Festival (2017)
Character: Self [Gorillaz]
Demon Dayz Festival is a live Gorillaz performance that was held on June 10th, 2017 and was sponsored by Red Bull. The event was announced on March 6th, 2017 and was held at the Dreamland amusement park in Margate, Kent, England. The lineup for the Demon Dayz Festival included many of the collaborators on Humanz, such as Little Simz, Vince Staples, Kali Uchis, De La Soul, Savages’ Jehnny Beth, Danny Brown, as well as collaborators from previous albums.
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Gorillaz | Flow Festival 2022 (2022)
Character: Self
The virtual British band Gorillaz will bring their comic characters to life at Flow Festival 2022. As part of their Gorillaz European tour, they will be stopping off at Flow Festival in Helsinki. An event that matches the band's stature. Founded by Britpop legend Damon Albarn and illustrator Jamie Hewlett, the internationally acclaimed band Gorillaz has turned singer 2D, bassist Murdoc Niccals, guitarist Noodle, and drummer Russel Hobbs into international superstars. Since their debut album Gorillaz in 2001, the band has developed a unique universe in which visual art and visionary pop form the perfect chemistry, resulting in a continuous and relevant creation that audiences have been unable to get enough of since their formation in 1998. The Grammy and Brit Award-winning band has been named the world's most popular virtual band by The Guinness World Records.
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Gorillaz | MTV World Stage (2023)
Character: Self [Gorillaz]
Performing live from the Tonhalle, Dusseldorf, Germany. Gorillaz played live in this unique classical venue to an intimate audience.
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The Britpop Story 'It Really, Really, Really, Could Happen' (2005)
Character: Self (archive footage)
In August 1995 Blur and Oasis were engaged in a head-to-head chart battle which divided music fans and led to a wider argument about British pop music. John Harris, journalist and author of The Last Party - the definitive study of the entwinement of music and politics in the 1990s - presents a documentary charting the rise of Britpop, its brief romance with New Labour and the emergence of 'new lad' culture. Finally, as Britpop declines, he asks what legacy it has left. Including contributions from Blur's Graham Coxon, Elastica's Justine Frischmann, Sleeper's Louise Wener, former New Labour insider Darren Kalynuk, and the founder of Creation records, Alan McGee.
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Jools Holland: London Calling (2012)
Character: Self
Jools Holland takes a personal look at the historical influences that have helped to create the sound of London. His journey takes him back to Roman times, and then forward through history until the present day, taking in well-known landmarks, pubs, music halls and more recent venues such as the 100 Club. Archive film footage is interspersed with contributions from performers such as Roy Hudd (comedian and music hall expert), Lucy Skeaping (of The City Waites ensemble), Eliza Carthy (folk musician), Sterling Betancourt (steelpan pioneer), Danny Baker (DJ and presenter), Ray Davies (of The Kinks rock band), Paul Jones (of the Manfred Mann pop group), Joe Brown (rock and roll singer), Suggs (of the Madness ska band), and Lisa Hannigan (Irish indie folk singer).
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B-Roads (1995)
Character: Self
Follows the band Blur during the The Great Escape era.
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Help! War Child (1995)
Character: Self
The story of the 1995 charity compilation album, "Help!", released to raise funds for the War Child charity.
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Pauline Black: A 2-Tone Story (2024)
Character: Self
Pauline Black is a multi-talented figure who dedicated four decades to music, while supporting and campaigning for racial equality. Featuring excellent archive and contemporary footage, the film charts Black’s history – from her adopted background to the racism, sexism and hostility she faced on her journey through British life and the entertainment industry. It’s engrossing, essential viewing.
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Gorillaz | Phase Two: Slowboat to Hades (2006)
Character: Self
These award-winning videos and hi-tech performances to their inventive animated shorts, acceptance speeches and more can be accessed through the interactive menu, a brand new 3D DVD reconstruction of Gorillaz' online hangout Kong Studios. Viewers can wander through this decaying palace of sin and watch the breathtaking live performances in the cinema, visit the band's bedrooms, tour the corridors and find games, original animatics, cameos from some of the Demon Days guests and off-color jokes galore.
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Blur: Live 13 & Bonus Footage (1999)
Character: Self
B.L.U.R.E.M.I., No Distance Left to Run, Tender, Battle, Beetlebum, Bugman, Trimm Trabb, Mellow Song & Song 2 (Live 13 at London Depot, 10 March 1999). Plus, Seymour - Dizzy, There's No Other Way BBC Live Version (1st TV Performance), To the End (La Comedie) with Francoise Hardy, It Could Be You, Music Is My Radar, Out of Time, Crazy Beat & Good Song (Promo Videos).
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Gorillaz | Phase One: Celebrity Take Down (2002)
Character: Self [Gorillaz]
Celebrity Takedown is a compilation DVD by Gorillaz, released in November 2002. The DVD compiles the videos and animatics related to the release of the band's first album, Gorillaz, as well as the related singles.
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Queen: Champions of the World (1995)
Character: Self
This documentary on the music group Queen includes performance and rehearsal footage, and exclusive interviews from backstage at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert.
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Live Forever (2003)
Character: Self
In the mid-1990s, spurred on by both the sudden world-domination of bands such as Oasis and Prime Minister Tony Blair's "Cool Brittania" campaign, British culture experienced a brief and powerful boost that made it appear as if Anglophilia was everywhere--at least if you believed the press. Pop music was the beating heart of this idea, and suddenly, "Britpop" was a movement. Oasis, their would-be rivals Blur, Pulp, The Verve, and many more bands rode this wave to international chart success. But was Britpop a real phenomenon, or just a marketing ploy? This smart and often hilarious documentary probes the question with copious interviews from Noel and Liam Gallagher of Oasis, Pulp's Jarvis Cocker, Damon Albarn of Blur, Sleeper's Louise Wener, and many other artists and critics who suddenly found themselves at the cultural forefront.
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blur | The Best Of (2000)
Character: Self
Blur: The Best Of is a greatest hits compilation album by English Britpop band Blur, first released in late 2000 and is the final Blur album by Food Records. It was released on CD, cassette tape, MiniDisc, double 12" vinyl record, DVD and VHS. The CD album includes 17 of Blur's 23 singles from 1990 to 2000, plus non-single, "This Is a Low". A special edition of the CD version included a live CD. The DVD/VHS version contains the videos of Blur's first 22 singles. The album, which has had enduring sales, hit number 3 in the band's native UK in the autumn of 2000, while denting the US charts at number 186. The cover is by artist Julian Opie. The painting of this Blur album can be found at the National Portrait Gallery in London, England. The album's cover bears some similarity to that of Queen's 1982 Hot Space.
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Damon Albarn: ARTE Concert Festival (2021)
Character: Self
ARTE Concert Festival welcomes the legendary Damon Albarn. He performs his new album live: The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure the Stream Flows. Setlist: "The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure the Stream Flows", "The Cormorant", "Royal Morning Blue", "Lonely Press Play", "Go Back", "The Tower of Montevideo", "The Poison Tree", "Hong Kong", "Daft Wader", "Out of Time", "El Mañana", "Darkness to Light", "On Melancholy Hill", "Polaris", "Particles", "This Is a Low"
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Ong Ong (2015)
Character: Self
2015 short movie for Blur's song "Ong Ong".
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Blur: No Distance Left to Run (2010)
Character: Self
A documentary film about the British rock band Blur. Following the band during their 2009 reunion and tour, the film also includes unseen archive footage and interviews.
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blur: Parklive (2012)
Character: Self
Britpop stalwarts blur captured live in performance in the summer of 2012. The gig, held in Hyde Park on August the 12th, was a companion concert to the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games. The songs performed by the band include 'Coffee and TV', 'Country House', 'Parklife' and 'No Distance Left to Run'.
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Bananaz (2008)
Character: Self
A documentary on the cryptic cartoon band, Gorillaz. From 2000-2006 director Ceri Levy filmed the creators behind the scenes, revealing the first drawings, animations and music, and following the evolution of the group through to the album Demon Days.
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Together for Palestine (2025)
Character: Self
Broadcast of the "Together for Palestine" charity concert organized by Brian Eno along with several artists to raise funds and awareness for Palestinian civilians affected by the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
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Blur: Live at Hyde Park (2010)
Character: Self [blur]
Hyde Park Concert Film, July 2009. Blur: Live At Hyde Park is the definitive live Blur concert film. Directed by Giorgio Testi, the film was shot on the 2nd of July 2009 in front of a crowd of 55,000 fans in London's Hyde Park. The gigs were the climax of their hugely successful 2009 comeback tour and saw the band play a 25-song, career spanning set to a rapturous reception from fans. Shot using 18 cameras and featuring stunning HD cinematography, the film lovingly documents Blur's incredible Hyde Park performances. Intro / She's So High / Girls & Boys / Tracy Jacks / There's No Other Way / Jubilee / Badhead / Beetlebum / Out Of Time / Trimm Trabb / Coffee and TV / Tender / Country House / Oily Water / Chemical World / Sunday Sunday / Parklife / End Of Century / To The End / This Is A Low / Popscene / Advert / Song 2 / Death Of A Party / For Tomorrow / The Universal
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Gorillaz - Demon Days Live at the Manchester Opera House (2006)
Character: Self - Vocals [Gorillaz]
Demon Days: Live at the Manchester Opera House is a Grammy Award nominated live DVD by Gorillaz, It compiles live performances by the band from the 1st through the 5th of November 2005 at the Manchester Opera House that recreated the Demon Days Studio album.
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Gorillaz: Reject False Icons (2019)
Character: Self [Gorillaz]
Focused on the life of the band and their collaborators over the 3 vital years in which they developed critically acclaimed albums, 'Humanz' and 'The Now Now', and undertook their most ambitious world tour to date.
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Gorillaz | Sziget Festival 2018 (ARTE Concert) (2018)
Character: Self
2D, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle, and Russel Hobbs—these are the Gorillaz, a British band project that has shaped a completely new kind of crossover without musical boundaries like no other. The NOWNOW tour takes them to the biggest festivals in the world—they can't miss the Sziget Festival in Budapest.
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Silent Running (2023)
Character: 2D (voice)
See Murdoc, Noodle and Russel solve the mystery of 2D's disappearance in an epic face-off with a Hollywood-based cult.
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Gorillaz: House of Kong (2025)
Character: Self (archive footage)
A 20 minute looping installation showcasing a montage of clips using footage from previously released Gorillaz documentaries, live shows, music videos, and behind-the-scenes films - including the likes of Bananaz, The Making of Plastic Beach, and their 2023 Coachella performance.
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808 (2015)
Character: Self
The inspiring story of the Roland TR808, from the creation of Planet Rock which established it as a dynamic modern instrument, to how it defined hip hop and modern dance culture, through to its continued use today.
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Damon Albarn | A Modern British Tale (2021)
Character: Self
Walk down memory lane with pop icon Damon Albarn, whose career spanned 30 years of British history as the singer of mythic groups Gorillaz and Blur. He has gone from being Blur’s charismatic frontman to the brains behind Gorillaz, the producer of African artists, and the composer of post-modern opera. With sales of around 35 million records, and 24 albums with six different line-ups, the global success of this man ahead of his time is undeniable. In the UK, he is perhaps more than just a star; he’s a public persona. And his vertiginous career tells an intimate and intense story of his relationship with his home country over the past 25 years. From popstar to anonymous cartoon character, he shifts effortlessly between musical genres, but his style always seems to stay true to his British roots.
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Glastonbury Festival Presents Live at Worthy Farm (2021)
Character: Self
Filmed across the Festival’s Worthy Farm site at landmarks including the Pyramid Field and the Stone Circle, the event will see a range of artists giving their time to perform in support of the Festival, including Coldplay, Damon Albarn, HAIM, IDLES, Jorja Smith, Kano, Michael Kiwanuka, Wolf Alice, plus DJ Honey Dijon, who will all perform as part of an uninterrupted film production. There will also be a number of unannounced surprise performances.
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Gargandi snilld (2005)
Character: Self
A documentary about the bustling Icelandic musical scene. This documentary covers some of Iceland's most talented and well-known musicians.
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Anna og skapsveiflurnar (2007)
Character: Anna's Father (voice)
There once was a girl named Anna Young. One day, her family is waiting for their perfect daughter to arrive at the breakfast table and kiss them good morning as always. But this morning Anna wakes up with a horrible illness. She looks like a sad version of Marilyn Manson and is terribly moody. Not realizing what is “wrong” with their daughter, Anna’s parents decide to take her to Dr. Artmanns’ clinic for kids with behavioural problems. In his analysis of Anna, Dr. Artmann uses a huge labyrinth where Anna is exposed to various tasks. The only way out of the maze for Anna is to complete her tasks in the right manners. But the right way is not necessarily what the parents think to be the right one.
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Oasis vs. Blur | Duel at the Peak of Britpop (2014)
Character: Self [blur] (archive footage)
During the 90s, Britpop dominated the airwaves and an epic pop rivalry sparked into life when Blur’s single ‘Country House’ went up against Oasis’s ‘Roll With It’ in the charts.
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Blur: New World Towers (2015)
Character: Self
Charts the iconic British band’s sprawling journey over the last few years – from an unexpected break in Hong Kong which sowed the seeds for their first album as a four piece in 16 years, to a glorious home coming show in London and, finally, an emotional reunion with their Hong Kong audience.
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Die magischen Stimmen des Pop (2021)
Character: N/A
What is the vocal alchemy that propels pop singers to the pinnacle of success, decade after decade? Can we identify common characteristics in the immense diversity of voices from pop music, past and present?
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Starshaped (1993)
Character: Self
Three years of candid camera on the road with Blur, from Reading 1991 through the dark ages of the EEC in 1992 and then on to Modern Life. This 126 minute tour film features live footage including scenes from Glastonbury ’92, the Heineken Music Festival ’94 in Nottingham, and festivals in Germany, Denmark and Sweden. It is a fascinating rockumentary about the early days of one of the most influential bands of the 1990s.
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Gorillaz | Song Machine Live From Kong (2021)
Character: Self [Gorillaz]
The set features songs from the Song Machine project, along with some revered classics from the group’s back catalogue. The full Gorillaz live band, plus a choice selection of featured artists, showcasing their first live performance since 2018. This special presentation also features a pre-show programme and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.
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The Making of Plastic Beach (2010)
Character: Self [Gorillaz]
A documentary about the production, recording and development of Gorillaz' third studio album, Plastic Beach.
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Face (1997)
Character: Jason
Ray is an aging ex-socialist who has become a bankrobber after seeing the demise of socialism in 1980s Britain. Teaming up with a gang of other has-beenish crims, he commits one bank job too many. The gang dissolves in a murderous flurry of recriminations.
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Gorillaz: Demon Days Live in Harlem at Apollo Theater (2006)
Character: N/A
The visual element of the evenings was provided by Gorillaz co-creator Jamie Hewlett and displayed on screens on the stage, and the artists performed in front of the screens, with Damon Albarn in silhouette form for most of the concert (unlike previous concerts, where the musicians were behind the screens, with only silhouettes visible). The event was filmed by an EMI film crew for a DVD release, Demon Days Live, in late March 2006. It was later announced that an American version of the event would take place from April 2 to April 6, 2006 at the famed Apollo Theater in Harlem. Within an hour of release tickets were sold out.
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Record On: The Specials - A Message to You (2024)
Character: Self
The Specials don’t just write memorable songs - they soundtrack moments in history. This film explores how the band’s music was influenced by social, economic, and political events and how they have continued to shape contemporary music and popular culture internationally, with their message of unity and harmony in the face of ongoing political and social challenges.
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blur at the BBC (2023)
Character: N/A
Over the years, Damon, Graham, Alex and Dave have helped to change the face of British music, constantly evolving and leaving musical rivals in their wake. This collection of blur’s greatest performances on the BBC delivers all the hits and more, capturing the band’s crowd-pleasing side through fan favourites like Country House, Parklife, and Girls and Boys, as well as their more sensitive and soulful side with tracks including Coffee + TV, Beetlebum, Tender and Out of Time.
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blur: To the End (2024)
Character: Self
Iconic British band blur (“Song 2”, “Girls & Boys”) comes together to record their first album in eight years – the chart-topping The Ballad of Darren – and prepare for the biggest concerts of their career, two sold-out shows at Wembley Stadium. With footage of the band in the studio and on the road, plus performances of their much-loved, seminal songs.
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Britpop at the BBC (2014)
Character: Self [blur]
Raiding the BBC archives for a rich treasure trove of the joy and the time that was Britpop. It features Elastica, Sleeper, Suede, Menswear, Blur v Oasis, plus many others.
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Blur: The Magic Whip: Made in Hong Kong (2015)
Character: Self
'The Magic Whip: Made in Hong Kong’ is a 30-minute film about the making of blur’s new album, featuring exclusive interviews and personal studio footage shot by the band.
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blur: Live at Wembley Stadium (2024)
Character: Self
A cinematic concert film immortalizing blur’s biggest shows to date. Highlights include The Narcissist and St Charles Square from the recent acclaimed #1 album, ‘The Ballad of Darren’, as well as There’s No Other Way, Popscene, Beetlebum, Trimm Trabb, Villa Rosie, Coffee & TV, Under the Westway, Out of Time, To the End, Parklife, Song 2, This is a Low, Girls & Boys, Tender, and The Universal.
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blur | In Concert BBC Radio 2 (2023)
Character: Self [blur]
A special Radio 2 In Concert performance from blur, recorded in the BBC Radio Theatre in front of a small audience. The set features a selection of classic blur tracks as well as new material.
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