Calling all movie and music fans, you won't want to miss.
The Smithwick’s Soundtrack Series was launched today with the special series of gigs showcasing two of Ireland’s best live music acts, BARQ and Le Galaxie, as they delve into the music behind their favourite movie soundtracks.
On tour from October to November 2017, Smithwick’s Soundtrack Series sees the bands bring their original interpretations of two of the most memorable soundtracks of all time, Pulp Fiction and Apocalypse Now, to some of Ireland’s favourite music venues across Dublin, Cork, Belfast, Limerick and Sligo.
The music behind a movie can be the difference between a great movie and a cult classic! Their soundtrack lives on long after the credits have rolled. Without a doubt, the soundtrack from Apocalypse Now continues to echo long after the movie’s famous opening sequence just as Pulp Fiction’s mixtape lives beyond that iconic dance scene.
Celebrating these soundtracks that stand on their own, Smithwick’s has collaborated with BARQ and Le Galaxie to curate a unique line-up of performances with both bands reinterpreting these iconic playlists to deliver an exciting new live music experience for film and music lovers alike – complete with a pint of Smithwick’s for good measure.
Kicking off in Whelan’s, Dublin on 13th October 2017, Le Galaxie will bring their boundless energy and creative flair to the stage, as they perform their own rendition on the Apocalypse Now soundtrack. Whether familiar with the film or not, gig goers will experience something truly special as the Dublin synth-poppers remaster this iconic soundtrack to produce a one-off Le Galaxie creation.
Dubbed as one of the most exciting bands to emerge on to the Irish music scene in recent years, BARQ will reinvent one of the world’s coolest mixtapes, Pulp Fiction. Introducing their signature ‘agro-soul’ sound to the iconic classic soundtrack, prepare to be wowed as they reimagine Quentin Tarantino’s much-loved 1994 film soundtrack in Dolans, Limerick on 17th October 2017.
Speaking on Smithwick’s Soundtrack Series, Le Galaxie’s frontman Michael Pope said “We are always looking at new ways to reinvent ourselves and create something unique for our fans. Working with Smithwick’s on the Smithwick’s Soundtrack Series has been incredibly exciting, and an opportunity for us to push the creative boundaries and produce an original piece of work which not only reflects our love for movies, but also hero the music behind them that has gained cult status in its own right.”
Likewise, Jess Kav of BARQ explains, “We are so excited about being involved in Smithwick’s Soundtrack Series. There are so many iconic movie soundtracks to choose from, but we felt the mixture of surf, soul and rock from the Pulp Fiction soundtrack was a great fit for BARQ and complements our sound nicely."
Tickets to Smithwick’s Soundtrack Series are priced at €15.00, which includes booking fee, and a free pint of Smithwick’s (Smithwick’s Blonde, Pale or Red Ale)
Tickets will go on sale at 12.00pm on 22 September 2017 and will be available from SMITHWICKS.EVENTBRITE.IE
For full gig listings, see below:
Le Galaxie performing Apocalypse Now
- Friday 13th October – Whelan’s, Dublin
- Friday 10th November – Cyprus Avenue, Cork
- Friday 24th November – Black Box, Belfast
BARQ performing Pulp Fiction
- Tuesday 17th October – Dolans, Limerick
- Thursday 2nd November - Opium Room, Dublin
- Friday 3rd November – Fiddlers Creek, Sligo
