Moving Pictures

The Cribs

About Moving Pictures

"Moving Pictures" arrived in July 2007 as the second single taken from the third studio album by British indie rock band The Cribs. The single, which found release on the Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever LP, provided listeners with several new songs across different formats on 30 July 2007. Recorded at the Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, British Columbia with Franz Ferdinand vocalist and guitarist Alex Kapranos, the song received additional treatment at Alchemy, London, United Kingdom.  


Year:
2007
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You'll sleep tonight
Dream dreams where I would die
It's alright, it's alright

They did not come true
Although they will do, in time
It's alright, it's alright

Fakes, liars and stars of moving pictures
What's the difference? It's all, oh, oh
Like all the parts that I'm not into
But I see in you, oh, oh

Not real brown eyes look into mine
But I was so shy
It's alright

You'll sleep tonight
Dream dreams where I would die
It's alright, it's alright

Fakes, liars and stars of moving pictures
What's the difference? It's all, oh, oh
Like all the parts that I'm not into
But I see in you, oh, oh

Guarded thoughts, firing off
Parting shots, missing lots
Guarded thoughts, firing off
Parting shots, missing lots

Fakes, liars and stars of moving pictures
What's the difference? It's all, oh, oh
Like all the parts that I'm not into
But I see in you, oh, oh

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

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The Cribs

The Cribs are an English three-piece indie rock band originally from Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The band consists of twins Gary and Ryan Jarman and their younger brother Ross Jarman. They were subsequently joined by ex-The Smiths and Modest Mouse guitarist Johnny Marr who was made a formal member of the group in 2008. Marr would remain as part of the band until 2011; his departure was officially announced on 11 April through the band's website. Despite returning to the original trio, the band currently enlists David Jones of Nine Black Alps as a second guitarist for live shows. The band, who first became active on the concert circuit in 2002, were initially tied to other like-minded UK bands of that time, most notably The Libertines, by a British music press … more »

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Written by: GARY JOHN JARMAN, ROSS ANTHONY JARMAN, RYAN JAMES JARMAN

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11 facts about this song

Album Information
"Moving Pictures" is a song by the English indie rock band, The Cribs. This track is included in their fourth studio album "Ignore the Ignorant", released in 2009.
Band Members
During the production of the album "Ignore the Ignorant", which includes the song "Moving Pictures," The Cribs were a four-piece band. This was due to the temporary addition of guitarist Johnny Marr, a former member of the influential 80s band The Smiths.
Variety in Musical Style
"Moving Pictures" is recognized as a stand-out track from the album due to its stark contrast with the band's usual guitar-heavy indie rock sound. The song has a slower tempo and features more prominent keyboard parts.
Lyrics
Like many other songs by The Cribs, "Moving Pictures" is known for its introspective and emotionally raw lyrics, which touch upon themes of love, regret, and self-examination.
Critical Reception
The song "Moving Pictures" as well as the album "Ignore the Ignorant", received positive reviews from music critics, who praised the band's evolution in sound and Johnny Marr's contribution to the band.
Live Performances
"Moving Pictures" is regularly performed in the band's live sets, and it's a favorite among fans. It is known for its atmospheric and emotive live renditions.
Charts Performance
"Ignore the Ignorant", the album featuring "Moving Pictures", reached number 8 on the UK Albums Chart, making it one of The Cribs' most commercially successful releases.
Influence of Johnny Marr
Johnny Marr's influence is evident in the song's jangly guitar sound, a trademark of Marr from his time in The Smiths. This marked a departure from The Cribs' typically more abrasive sound.
Music Video
Although there isn't an official music video specifically for "Moving Pictures", many fan-made videos can be found online, showing the impact and popularity of the song among the fanbase.
Songwriting
The band members, twins Gary and Ryan Jarman, and their younger brother Ross Jarman, share songwriting credits on "Moving Pictures" along with Johnny Marr.
Production
"Moving Pictures" was recorded in Nick Launay's Seedy Underbelly Studio in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles and the album was produced by Nick Launay, a famous record producer who had worked with artists like Nick Cave, Public Image Ltd, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

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