Louder Than You Think: A Lo-Fi History of Gary Young and Pavement
- Saturday, Nov 16, 2024, 8:00pm
- Sunday, Nov 17, 2024, 5:00pm
An up-close cinematic walkabout through the life of Gary Young, the original (and highly unlikely) drummer of indie rock royalty Pavement. His booze and drugs-fueled antics (on-stage handstands, gifting vegetables to fans) and haphazard production methods (accidentally helping launch the lo-fi aesthetic) were both a driving force of the band's early rise and the cause of his eventual crash landing. Leaving a wake of joy and/or destruction at every turn, Gary teeters the thin line between free-form self-expression and chaotic self-destruction. Thirty years on with scoliosis, blood clots, and a shriveled liver, Gary continued drumming with no regrets.
Starring Gary Young and featuring Pavement members Stephen Malkmus, Scott Kannberg, Bob Nastanovich, and Mark Ibold.
“As unique and wide-ranging as its subject’s venerated drum skills.” Mike DeAngelo, The Playlist
“A must-watch film for any Pavement fan, especially those wanting to know more about the indie rockers’ formative days.” David Roy, The Irish News
“Not only a film about Pavement percussionist Gary Young, but also a shattering exploration of destiny, creativity, and existence.” Alyssa Miller, No Film School