In the autumn of the year 2000, Messrs Adam Selzer (of Adam Selzer and his Maritime Band) and Joe Cato (of Dead Alive) decided to host a sociable at their Georgian domicile, at which Fritz Lang's silent masterpiece "Metropolis" would be shown at midnight.
As it was the best version available in town, they elected to use the "Kino International" release of the film.
However, the Kino Int. version suffered from a jazz score of which few were fond.
"I know," Adam said. "We'll turn down the sound, and play the second stiffs inc. record as the score." This made sense, since the song "All My Hate" contained references to the film.
And so, that night, the album was started just as the title screen came onto the television. The opening song, "To Be," ended just as the opening credits ended.
To the amazement of all present, the rest of the album fit the film perfectly. Scenes and songs ended at the same time. Characters moved in time to the music, and many of the words of the songs corresponded with the action on the screen.
Many at the party, as well as those who have seen a demonstration since then, left convinced that the second Stiffs, Inc. record was intended to be a score for the Kino, Int. cut of "Metropolis."
Some compare the phenomenon to another phenomenon, in which an album by "Pink Floyd" is said to correspond to "The Wizard of Oz." Persons who have seen both agree unanimously that the stiffs, inc/"Metropolis" pairing works better.
Many, in fact, wound up believing that the Kino Cut and the second album should be released together, perhaps on a DVD.
Members of stiffs, inc. have been unreachable for comment on the amazing phenomenon.
The album in question can be purchased at middle pillar
Another version can be purchased at http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/157/stiffsinc.html ,but whether this version will work with the film is not known.
Please direct all inquiries to adam1117@yahoo.com
If you have tried combining the film and album in question, he'd love to hear how it worked for you.
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