This self-absorbed control-freakism also results in Tim lapsing into the third person while writing his own biographical material and releases. Tim regrets the error.
Doing Number Three
by Tim Rideout
If you’ve seen the film “Elephant Shoes,” you may or not be aware that it was filmed in the confines of one apartment. If you’ve lived in Montreal, you’ve probably heard of the McGill Student Ghetto (“the ghetto,” as it were).
Running through the heart of this McGill ghetto is Aylmer Street. This is where director Christos Sourligas lives; and this is where he shot his film.
When Christos contacted me to do the soundtrack, I watched the film and went, “this is a chick flick - but a damn good one.” I loved it instantly and wanted to do the score.
Turns out I didnt’ even know the half of the story - the was the Little Chick Flick That Could. Shot in one location in 4 ½ days with two actors, three crew members and costing a mere $10,000, it was financed entirely by the producer’s credit cards. It looks amazing and has received rave reviews from fans and festivals worldwide.
Playing With Myself
Like many of this McGill graduate’s creations, Tim plays all of the instruments on this release, resulting in a slick, sublime journey through the mind and bachelor pad of director Christos Sourligas.
This self-absorbed control-freakism also results in Tim lapsing into the third person while writing his own biographical material and releases. Tim regrets the error.
Lounge Sucks?
It’s not “lounge music,” because lounge music sucks. Why does lounge music suck? Because Cafe del Mar flooded that market in the early 00’s, and because I’d rather listen to the Rocky Soundtrack than another track of MIDI guitar, thank you. ’Aylmer’ isn’t the Café del Mar stuff everybody got tired of after 48 albums. It’s a real film soundtrack, and a journey through the story. The music stands on its own, while still being an extension of the director’s creativity.
Please Release Me
I recorded the soundtrack over a period of about 8 months, working closely with the director to bring his vision to life - a minimal, lounge-y kinda of vibe, reminiscent of Mileece or Cafe del Mar. When it was all done, I said, “holy this sounds really cool; let’s release it.” So we did. That’s the beauty of being indie; we just did it.
So, my third album turns out to be my first feature length movie soundtrack. But the CD won’t be appearing in any realm of the physical - unless you download it yourself. The ambient and lounge-y soundtrack is available exclusively from this web site. That’s right kids, free stuff.
Greek Dudes are Good
Aylmer Street, Montreal
Alex storms out of Manny’s, er, I mean Christos’ apartment. Aylmer Street, Montreal.
Let me tell you, hearing your music while watching it at a real theatre is quite a thrill. Tall, bald bad-ass Greek dude director Christos (Sourligas) was a treat to work with. Even if he is tall, bald, badass and Greek, dude.
Christos got this project up and running with nothing more than his own blood, sweat, tears and credit cards. It’s truly a great film with an amazing story behind it. It’s not often you get Hollywood-worthy quality on this kind of a budget.
About the Film
The film Elephant Shoes is an honest and clever look at what might happen if a long-term relationship is squeezed into just half a day.
Directed by Christos Sourligas and starring Stacie Morgain Lewis and Greg Shamie, the romantic comedy about Manny and Alexis, contains 12 chapters that, in rapid-fire succession, trace the evolution of their romance over a 12-hour period through a dozen stages of intimacy.
You can also rent the film at finer Blockbuster movie outlets.
