My Research-“Jim Noir”

Jim Noir is an English singer/songwriter from Davyhulme Salford, his real name is Alan Roberts. He bases his name on Vic Reeves whose real name is Jim Moir. Jim Moir is also a stage name for James Roderick Moir, he was a famous British comedian, best known for his double act with Bob Mortimer. He is also known for his surreal  sense of humor. Jim Moir was considered as one of the top 50 funniest acts in British comedy.

            Jim Noir’s style of music has been described as psychedelic pop electronic with simple yet repetitive lyrics. Jim Noir tries to be unique in performing all roles making him a multi-instrumentalist; he can perform on guitar, bass, keyboard & drums. Due to necessary reasons, at live performances he has a band with him.

            Jim noir has been signed to two labels; one in Manchester England, the label is “My Dad Recordings”. The second label is a Seattle-based indie label called Baruk Records which is in the United States.

            He has released three albums and is currently working on a fourth entitled “Jimmy’s Show”.  His current largest performing event  was when he performed at the “ South” by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas in 2006 & 2008.

Jim Noir Albums & Track Listings

Tower Of Love (12 December 2005)

1. "My Patch"
2. "I Me You I'm Your"
3. "Computer Song"
4. "How to Be So Real"
5. "Eanie Meany"
6. "Tower of Love"
7. "The Key of C"
8. "Turbulent Weather"
9. "Turn Your Frown into a Smile"
10. "A Quiet Man"
11. "Eanie Meany 2"
12. "The Only Way"

Jim Noir (7 April 2008)

1. "Welcome Commander Jameson"
2. "All Right"
3. "What U Gonna Do"
4. "Don't You Worry"
5. "Ships and Clouds"
6. "Happy Day Today"
7. "Look Around You"
8. "Good Old Vinyl"
9. "Same Place Holiday"
10. "Day by Day by Day"
11. "Welcome CJ"
12. "On a Different Shelf"
13. "Forever Endeavor"

Zooper Dooper (16 November 2010)

1. "Kitty Cat"
2. "She Flies Away With My Love"
3. "Zopper Dopper"
4. "Do You Like Games"
5. "Map"
6. "Car

Jimmy’s Show (17 September 2012)

     1 – X Marks The Spot
     2 – The Tired Hairy Man With Parts
    3 – Tea
    4 – Sunny
    5 – Ping Pong Time Tennis
    6 – Driving My Escort Cosworth To The Cake Circus
    7 – JJC Sports
    8 – The Cheese Of Jims Command
    9 – Old Man Cyril
 10 – Timepiece
 11 – Praise For Your Mother
 12 – Under The Tree
 13 – Fishes And Dishes

Live performances analysis

What I would do

Jim Noir playing My Patch live at London Water Rats Apr 08

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6FhnMMiM7s

·         Very mellow song, medium paced, main focus on vocalist, minor drums segments to notice.

o   Start with establishing shot.

o   Mixture of shots on each artist.

o   Drum camera required.

o   To keep excitement, repeated cuts & fades between vocalist and drummer.

o    Light and bright colors to fit song e.g. purple, pink or light blue.

Jim Noir Eanie Meany live

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlIWNKDPgY4

·         Loud and upbeat, 2 vocalists, more drum.

o   Drum camera.

o   Try to get good two shot.

o   Last two shots fade from vocalist doing guitar segment to a two shot of both singers.

o   Lighting should be a mixture of red and blue or purple and blue.

Summary

Jim Noir is a “talented English singer/songwriter” who varies his performances by being a multi-instrumental musician specializing in psychedelic pop electronic music. Jim has experienced success around England and America by having multiple albums, tours and labels.