'INFODEMENS' - NEW MARTIN HALL BOOK [13-02-2008 15:27:41 CET]

On March 27, 2008, Martin Hall’s new book Infodemens will be released by major publishing company Lindhardt og Ringhof (Egmont). It is subtitled ”essays and notes – a season” and contains 35 pieces of writing as well as 33 new collages and drawings made by MH himself, all in all covering a sum total of 227 pages. As the title indicates, the release features a collection of writings - essays, notes and reviews - written throughout 2007. As a reporter and columnist for the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten as well as Dato Hall commented upon events such as the MTV Awards in Copenhagen and the capitol’s fashion week. During this period he also wrote extensive essays to The Royal Danish Theatre and leading Danish rock magazine Gaffa. Infodemens also contains a lot of new and never before published material. As additional value to the selected articles MH has chosen to include a series of diary writings and journals such as two essays written during respectively the recording of a major motion picture in Prague as well as a stay in Buenos Aires. His reflections on participating in the film Flammen & Citronen (“The Flame and the Lemon”), the most expensive Danish-language production ever made, is not only a very amusing piece of writing, but also an article that renders great insight into the making of the film (if interested, you can read more about the motion picture further down this page). All in all, approximately half of the book consists of new material. The release of Infodemens also coincides with Hall's 25th anniversary as an author, since he back in March 1983 published his first book Genopbyggelsen Er Stoerre End Selve Skabelsen. Likewise the contents of this release, ’Infodemens’ – as already pointed out – also includes a line of the authors graphical works and illustrations.

’FLAMMEN OG CITRONEN’ – MOTION PICTURE PREMIERE [13-02-2008 15:24:19 CET]

On March 28, 2008, the motion picture Flammen & Citronen (“The Flame and the Lemon”) will finally see its long-awaited premiere. The film is the most expensive Danish-language production ever made and is directed by acclaimed Danish filmmaker Ole Christian Madsen. The motion picture revolves around the Danish resistance movement during World War II and tells the true story of two of its most significant characters, Flammen (“The Flame” a.k.a. Bent Faurschou Hviid) and Citronen (“The Lemon”, Jørgen Haagen Schmith) (in the film played by respectively Thure Lindhardt and Mads Mikkelsen, the latter internationally known from his role as the villain in the latest James Bond movie). As earlier stated on this website, it is also the film in which Martin Hall makes his motion picture debut. MH’s role is a short, almost cameo-like guest appearance, where he plays the part of Captain Østergaard Petersen, a depraved, nazi-friendly persona with a strong propensity to nightly excesses. You can see the trailer and receive more information about the film at its website Flammen og Citronen.

'PASKUTINIS ROMANTIKAS' [06-02-2008 17:39:04 CET]

Martin Hall’s epic novel Den Sidste Romantiker ("The Last Romantic") received massive attention by the Danish media and press corpse at the time of its original release in August, 2005. The book which comes in two volumes, covering more than 700 pages, sold out its first print within 10 days and - most importantly - secured Hall his literary breakthrough in his home country. On February 18 Paskutinis Romantikas will be released in Lithuania (a direct translation of the book’s original title). The publisher Tyto Alba has earlier published intellectual bestsellers such as “Ms. Smilla’s Sense of Snow” by Peter Hoeg, “Sophie’s World” by Jostein Gaarder, “French Testament” by Andrei Makine and “Foucault’s Pendulum” by Umberto Eco. An excerpt of the translation goes like this: „Tavo plaukus čiupinėja kekšė.“ „O kuri yra ne kekšė?“ – Nikolas pažvelgė į mane. – Jos tą daro tik savo kūnais, ką mes darome su savo sielomis.“ If you’re speaking Lithuanian, feel free to read more via the title link.

'CATALOGUE' 5-CD + DVD BOX RELEASE [01-02-2008 17:39:04 CET]

Martin Hall’s Catalogue-box consists of five audio-cd’s and one dvd - all in all 81 music tracks and 15 dvd-features – covering Martin Hall’s musical career from 1980 to 2007. Divided into five categories, the first disc is subtitled Airplay (singles and airplay tracks), the second Hallmark (signature songs), the third Soundtracks (instrumental works), the fourth Remakes (primarily new remixes made by other artists) and finally Encore (a selection of newly recorded works with chamber orchestra). For further information about contents, please click on the current cd-icon at the top of this page. For info about download options, check this: Catalogue news. The release has been met with incredible reviews in Denmark. Here’s a few highlights: Gaffa: ”Impressive box set capturing 27 years of uncompromising work ... a must for fans and strongly recommendable for beginners.” (5 out of 6 stars) Citadel: ”The eccentric dandy exposed from A to Z ... a piece of Danish music history that no connoisseur should miss. A true ear-opener.” (4 out of 6 stars) Jyllands-Posten: ”An impressive introduction to one of the country’s most important and most productive songwriters ... it’s difficult to point to any other Danish colleague who can put together 81 tracks without putting a foot wrong one single time.” (5/6)

MARTIN HALL RECEIVES THE CLUB GOLEM AWARD 2007 [16-11-2007 13:45:11 CET]

On Friday the 23rd of November MH will be given the Klub Golem award 2007, a price given to a person or group of people who have exerted substantial significance on the dark end of the Danish underground scene. The price is given for the first time ever and is appropriately so given to Hall who - if any - was a pioneer and one of the original institutors of the punk and goth subculture in Denmark. As users of this website will know, MH has been a driving force on the Danish underground scene since the early eighties, an artist who has been emerged in both the dark and experimental avant-garde as well as a lighter pop approach to music during the years. However, his focus has always been on re-defining any fixed terms and his aim has likewise always been to work within the vanguard aspects of any available artistic genre – an endeavour his latest massive box release Catalogue proves perfectly. The arrangement will take place at Badstuen in Odense (Fyn), the adress being Østre Stationsvej 26. Doors open at 20 and the entrance will be 50 dkr. The evening also fatures a performance with the English band Zombina and The Skeletones as well as the dj’s Ras Bolding, Changeling, Grayskull and BatLuder.

SEX AND DRUGS AND ROCK’N’ROLL AT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY [16-11-2007 13:42:07 CET]

On Thursday the 22nd of November MH will give a lecture at the Department of Sociology at the University of Copenhagen. This event is part of a on-going series relating to the myths and facts behind the phrase “sex and drugs and rock’n’roll”. MH will talk about the last aspect of this holy triad, the rock’n’roll aspect. MH’s talk has been given the title What are you doing after the orgy? from the famous question raised by the French philosopher Jean Baudrillard. In this context it becomes an inroad into the question of renewal, excess and tradition. The lecture will take place at The Institute of Sociology, Øster Farimagsgade 5, building 16 (there will be signposting on the day). It runs from 19.00–21.00 and the entrance is free. Read more at the website of the institute: Sociologisk Institut.

FANTASTIC ‘CATALOGUE’ REVIEWS IN DK [12-11-2007 13:36:51 CET]

The release of the massive box set Catalogue has been met with incredible reviews in Denmark. Let’s quote a few of the highlights from leading Danish music magazine Gaffa, Copenhagen in-crowd cultural epicure monthly magazine Citadel and the most read Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten: Gaffa: ”Impressive box set capturing 27 years of uncompromising work ... a must for fans and strongly recommendable for beginners.” (5 out of 6 stars) Citadel: ”The eccentric dandy exposed from A to Z ... a piece of Danish music history that no connoisseur should miss. A true ear-opener.” (4 out of 6 stars) Jyllands-Posten: ”An impressive introduction to one of the country’s most important and most productive songwriters ... it’s difficult to point to any other Danish colleague who can put together 81 tracks without putting a foot wrong one single time.” (5/6) If you have any grasp of the Danish language, please check the following interviews: Geiger, Gaffa and MetroXPress.

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