"Tiny Colour Movies" is a captivating album by English musician John Foxx, released in 2006 under Metamatic Records. This sonic journey blends genres like synthpop, ambient, new wave, and cold wave, creating a unique soundscape that spans 47 minutes across 15 tracks. The album is not just a collection of songs but also a companion to a film project of the same name, crafted by John Foxx and Mike Barker. Inspired by a collection of lost super 8 movie clips owned by a friend of Foxx, the album serves as a soundtrack to these short films, each track offering a glimpse into a different cinematic world. The album's title track, "Tiny Colour Movies," along with others like "Lost New York," "Kurfürstendamm," and "Skyscraper," paints vivid sonic landscapes that transport the listener to various urban settings and moods. With its atmospheric production and evocative melodies, "Tiny Colour Movies" is a testament to John Foxx's ability to blend music and visual storytelling, offering a rich and immersive listening experience.
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