Alex Ross Perry created 'Pavements', a unique film that blends musical and documentary genres to explore the 90s rock band Pavement. The film follows the band's chief songwriter, Stephen Malkmus, known for his ironic lyrics and elusive identity. Actor Joe Keery attempts to understand Malkmus through a parody of Ingmar Bergman's work. The film reflects both on Malkmus's self-reflective lyrics and his control over music production. It explores themes of fame, identity, and the narrative of musicianship, inspired by Bergman's theatricality and narrative depth.
In Pavements, a documentary that's not really a documentary, the actor Joe Keery, in an attempt to understand Malkmus, strokes a projected image of the singer in a parody of Persona.
Malkmus's lyrics, often considered to be nonsense, are analysed for their self-reflection, revealing his obsession with the identity of a musician as a narrative construct.
Perry pointed out that two of Pavement's biggest hits, Cut Your Hair and Range Life, are about sudden fame, reflecting the band's introspective nature.
Perry explains his deep connection with Bergman's project combining theatre and performance narrative, illustrating the complexities of artistic identity.
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