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"loudQuietloud: A Film About The Pixies," an intimate, behind-the-scenes chronicle of the Pixies’ massively successful 2004 reunion tour, from the first rehearsal to the final bow nearly a year later, will have its world premiere during the South By Southwest Film and Music Festivals in Austin, Texas with screenings at the Austin Convention Center on Sunday evening March 12 at 9:30 pm and Saturday afternoon March 18 at 4:30 pm.

A post-screening party will take place at Austin’s brand new Beauty Bar, immediately following the March 12 premiere. Beauty Bar is located at 617 E. 7th St at Red River.

The usually press shy Pixies granted unprecedented access to award-winning directors Steven Cantor and Matthew Galkin for the New York-based Stick Figure Productions. In loudQuietLoud, Cantor and Galkin, create an intimate portrait of the artists, their relationships with family, fans and each other, and the combustible dynamic when the four come together on stage. The film provides an insider’s perspective of a touring band’s life, from the loud, emotional highs of performing to sell out crowds, to renewed tensions that arose between band members; to the quiet times spent between performances, to the life experiences that continue while band members are away on tour, from the birth of a child to the death of a parent.

In addition to the striking concert footage highlighting some of the band’s most compelling music including “Where Is My Mind,” “Gouge Away,” and “Hey,” the film also features a stunning original score, composed and performed by renowned artist and producer Daniel Lanois (whose credits include U2, Peter Gabriel, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and Emmylou Harris).

“Since the Pixies split acrimoniously, this was a very unlikely reunion,” Galkin commented. “As documentary filmmakers we realized there was a huge opportunity to explore this band as they got back together. Would they still sound good? Would they get along? Would old tensions and creative disputes re-emerge?

Added Cantor: “We really love their music and, like everyone else, we were curious. We were sitting together when we heard news of their reunion and the first thing we did was buy tickets to a show. Only after we had bought the tickets did it occur to us that we should make the film. We were aware of the myths and mystery surrounding the Pixies and the prospect of uncovering some of that was tantalizing. That’s where I believe documentaries should start. You’re curious about a subject and want to explore more yourself.