To those who loved them, Glasgow, Scotland’s Delgados were the near-perfect blend of churning, indie-rock edginess and stirring, girl/boy vocals, wrapped in gasp-inducing orchestral arrangements that made time stand still. A tough act for vocalist/guitarist Emma Pollock to follow, you might think, when the band split amicably in 2006. And yet, Pollock’s ’07 solo debut, Watch The Fireworks, wasted no time in identifying how crucial she had been to the unique sound of the Delgados. Three years later, the former physics major returns with The Law Of Large Numbers (Chemikal Underground), which goes down like a couple of dry martinis after a savory meal, welcoming you to Pollock’s expanding universe of sound. Pollock will be guest editing magnetmagazine.com all week. Read our Q&A with her.
Pollock: I’ve always been a great fan of James Stewart, especially in It’s A Wonderful Life, but I do think that Mr. Smith Goes To Washington is often overlooked by comparison, but deserving of much praise all the same. Directed by Frank Capra, the story concentrates on the tale of one man, a Boy Scout leader, who is selected to the Senate to replace the former senator who unexpectedly dies at a crucial moment. His character slowly has his ideals and purity of belief of the American political system turned upside down by the events that unfold around him. I love this film not just because it helped me understand at last what filibuster means in American politics, but also because Stewart is a real pleasure to watch, and the direction is really wonderful, especially the scenes with Stewart’s character repeatedly dropping his hat whilst getting flustered talking to a rather attractive young lady. Video after the jump.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1d19wV1GZQ
