It all started with the release in 2004 of the film "All because of Pete Tong", which was filmed in a pseudo-documentary manner and told the story of a deaf DJ. The film did not leave anyone indifferent, impressionable the target audience, consisting of young party-goers and musicians, believed in history without further questions. But where is the fine line between truth and fiction?
I have not had time to appreciate the film called "It's All Because of Pete Tong (Back in the Sky) / It" s All Gone Pete Tong, for me Frankie Wilde was first and foremost music. But I will definitely do it soon and definitely I will be delighted with the touching filmed story of overcoming oneself and learning simple truths. In many ways, after this film, skeptics were puzzled by the existence of a deaf DJ. And they still argue ... They say that a group of DJs worked under this pseudonym.
For example, about the previously mentioned composition "I need to feel loved" it was said that the DJ wrote it when he was already deaf. Now it is confidently attributed to the authorship of Reflekt. This is the case with most of the tracks.
However, many are not ready to accept the fact that this legendary person is nothing more than fictional. I personally know guys for whom Frankie is not a myth, it's an idol, it's best friend. Here is what they write on one resource:
"It's hard to believe that several compilations were written for one, not to the maximum hyped film, three albums (at least), including "Hear no Evil" (I do not hear evil), which was created after Wilde became deaf, and a huge number of tracks , singles and mixes that mention the names of other world famous DJs!
There is also a version that Frankie Wilde is the prototype of Mylo, the famous DJ... But, as you know, Mylo had an ear infection, which he later cured, and Wilde was completely deaf - he had two holes instead of eardrums! Yes, and the film was made before Mylo picked up a balachka ... "
As for me, I don't really care if Frankie really existed. And it's not so important for me who was behind these masterpieces: a group of people who subtly feel the heartbeat of the music, or a deaf, but still inspired musician at the console. The second - definitely gives charm to the story, makes it not just a story, but a legend. But after all, the legend does not make music more harmonious, it is already impeccable.
So listen to Frankie Wilde just for yourself if you like what you hear. Don't listen to music for beautiful stories if you don't believe in them. And if you believe, then do not doubt. All the best on this, hot end of summer for you, incendiary music and a sea of alcohol! Yours Konstantin field must not be empty Frankie Wilde is a fictional character. It's All Gone Pete Tong is a 2004 British comedy film about a DJ who goes completely deaf but manages to return to his profession. The film is made in pseudo-documentary style, where the commentators are real famous DJs Pete Tong, Carl Cox, Tiësto, Paul van Dyk and others. The main roles were played British comedian Paul Kay (DJ Franky) and Canadian - Mike Wilmot (DJ Franky's agent). The original English title of the film "It's All Gone Pete Tong" is a cockney rhyme and means "it's all gone wrong", and in Russian it can be translated as "it's not the way it should be". Frankie Wilde is the most famous DJ in the club resort of Ibiza. He has a record deal with a major record label, has his face on the covers of reputable club magazines, and is a member of well-known club TV and radio shows. Frankie has a luxurious beachfront villa and a model wife, Sonia, whom he met on the set of his first music video. He lives for endless parties, promiscuous sex and drug intoxication. All financial and organizational issues of Frankie are decided by his agent Max Hagger. One day, Frankie notices that his hearing is getting worse. But the dates are long in advance, and the label is demanding new revolutionary records, which he is working on with a couple of Austrian metalheads. So Frankie ignores the sudden problem and continues former life. And yet, Frankie's deteriorating health becomes noticeable to others - clubbers drive him off the stage, colleagues criticize, and the agent is simply furious about this. Frankie is forced to go to the doctor, who, in turn, states that he is completely deaf in one ear, and the other will completely stop hearing very soon. In order to keep his hearing alive for as long as possible, Frankie must give up music and drugs immediately. He ignores this and dies completely. A deaf DJ is dumped by his agent Max and wife Sonia. In an attempt to recover, Frankie locks himself in his villa for several months, which he has soundproofed and where he only eats and uses drugs. Realizing that this will not help him, Frankie tries to commit suicide by tying fireworks to his head, but changes his mind in time. Resigned to his fate, the former DJ goes to a school for the deaf, where he meets Penelope, also a deaf teacher. She teaches him to read lips, and they develop a close relationship. After a while, Frankie realizes that he can feel music through the vibrations from the acoustics and the oscilloscope. At home, he records the mix and gives it to Max. The agent is overjoyed and persuades Frankie to return to the stage. The audience reacts with a bang to the return of the deaf DJ, but he, with his new girlfriend disappears after the first performance. At the end, Frankie and Penelope are shown with their common child, and how Frankie teaches other deaf children to feel the music.
Ibiza- an island filled with all the charm that our imagination can only imagine: the sun shines all year round on eternally friendly beaches, and on the most fertile soil of the planet there is a greenhouse under open sky. The parties here are Las Vegas-style, and in the world-famous clubs of Ibiza, records spin tirelessly 24 hours a day. It was here, on this stunning island, that the spirit of revolution was born.
For more than a quarter of a century, Ibiza has consistently been a second home for mega DJs and dance music lovers. The delightful Spanish island is where legends are made and myths debunked.
Frankie Wild- one of these myths, "deaf DJ", main character biopic "All because of Pete Tong".
Thanks to interviews with top DJs - Carl Cox, Paul van Dyck, newcomer Sara Maine and, of course, British legend - Pete Tong (we see his name in the title), the film turned out to be so vital, and actor play the most plausible. You can swear - indistinguishable from documentaries. The film claims to be "created on real events" , while Frankie Wilde's name and details from his biography are actually unknown in the world of dance music. That is why the question arises: Is this story true or fiction?
A charismatic British comedian volunteered to answer this question Paul Kay, who played Frankie, as well as the director and screenwriter - Canadian Michael Daus. "It true story" , Daus said without hesitation before the premiere. "I appeal to demanding viewers and ask them to consider the personality of Frankie Wilde as a truly existing person."
A little later, the two conspirators looked at each other hesitantly and burst into laughter.
"It's a True Story" Daus repeated, chuckling. "Someone told us it, it actually happened" Kay intervened. "This is a local myth. Of course, much is thought out and fictional. The story of Frankie Wilde is one of the fairy tales of hedonism".
Frankie Wilde's story is a bold and slightly comical take on the sleazy, drug-addicted world of club music, with a mythical DJ who epitomizes the essence of dance culture.
This is how he described the character Tong:"I don't know anyone like Frankie Wilde"- he said at the beginning, drinking Earl Grey, at the after-party the day after the premiere. "DJs are usually portrayed in the same manner".
He was silent for a while, remembering all the DJs he knew, then said: "And in this image fit much more".
The title of the film comes from a well-known phrase in the UK "It's all gone bit wrong"("Everything went wrong"). In this case, the cockney rhyme is used: bit wrong - Pete Tong.
In the mid-80s of the last century, Pete Tong was well known in his native Britain. Inspired by the loud beats of the clubs of Chicago, New York and Ibiza, he helped to dance music hit the masses. Around the same time, the fans remade famous phrase in his honor.
Pete Tong's weekly radio show on the BBC, in which the DJ talks about the latest from the world of club music, is still popular today. "I don't take credit for the popularity of my show and the mega club industry in general. I think I just sped up the DJing process by taking on this responsibility."
"People love me for my music, especially when I play what I like myself" Tong explained. "For years I've been collecting other people's music and reworking it to make my fans happy."
At the beginning of the film, we see a large audience chanting "Frankie!" famous club Manumission.
"I decided to make fun of this abundance and luxury",- so Daus spoke about the life of many modern celebrities (DJs, rock stars, athletes). "For the fact that DJs create mixes from tracks of other artists, they get indecently big money. And this is just for a couple of hours of work!"
Crowds of people identify DJs with mood-creating deities. But, at the same time, the film shows what the "deities" with cocaine addiction ultimately come to.
The first half hour of the film is devoted to a greater extent to the music industry, in particular to the club world. As the story unfolds, the protagonist's madness grows, and gradually the influence of loud music begins to negatively affect Wilde's hearing. And when he completely stalls, he is abandoned by his wife, agent and all those whom he considered friends. former star remains alone with silence and drug addiction.
Since the film itself touches the musical realm, it musical arrangement should definitely be top notch. And it is. Through well-chosen tracks, it is easy to feel the change of mood in the film. The soundtrack was created by a famous DJ Lol Hammond, dividing the composition into two parts for greater contrast: "day" and "night". Crazy life in Ibiza reflect the songs Shwab "DJs in a row" and Orbital "Frenetic". Tracks from The Beta Band and Depeche Mode served as a backdrop to Wilde's downfall, and Penguin Cafe Orchestra "Music for a found harmonium" and The Beach Boys "Good vibrations" on the contrary, to its revival.
"I've always loved musically jaded films, like those of Danny Boyle and Wes Anderson. In them, the stated thoughts are in perfect harmony with the music," Daus said.
The film "All because of Pete Tong" tells about the extremes that celebrities fall into. This is one of countless stories from the world of music happy ending: the emotional anguish of the hero was followed by redemption. Under Daus' direction, this pseudo-biography has become a worthy film work, with many striking visual and sound effects.
Clips from the movie are below:
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"All because of Pete Tong"(eng. It's All Gone Pete Tong) - British-Canadian drama of 2004, telling about a DJ who went completely deaf, but managed to return to his profession. The film is made in a pseudo-documentary style, where real famous DJs Pete Tong, Carl act as commentators Cox, Tiësto, Paul van Dyk and others starring British comedian Paul Kay (DJ Franky) and Canadian comedian Mike Wilmot (DJ Franky's agent).
The film has 11 awards, including a Toronto Film Festival award, and 9 nominations.
Name
The original English title of the film "It's All Gone Pete Tong" is a cockney rhyme and means "it's all gone bit wrong", and in Russian it is translated as "Everything Went Wrong".
Plot
Frankie Wilde is the most famous DJ in the club resort of Ibiza. He has a record deal with a major record label, has his face on the covers of reputable club magazines, and is a member of well-known club TV and radio shows. Frankie has a luxurious beachfront villa and a model wife, Sonia, whom he met on the set of his first music video. He lives for endless parties, promiscuous sex and drug intoxication. All financial and organizational issues of Frankie are decided by his agent Max Hagger.
One day, Frankie notices that his hearing is getting worse. But the dates are long in advance, and the label is demanding new revolutionary records, which he is working on with a couple of Austrian metalheads. So Frankie ignores the sudden problem and goes on with his old life. And yet, Frankie's deteriorating health becomes noticeable to others - clubbers drive him off the stage, colleagues criticize, and the agent is simply furious about this.
Frankie is forced to go to the doctor, who, in turn, states that he is completely deaf in one ear, and the other will completely stop hearing very soon. In order to keep his hearing alive for as long as possible, Frankie must give up music and drugs immediately. He ignores this and dies completely.
A deaf DJ is dumped by his agent Max and wife Sonia. Trying to recover, Frankie locks himself in his villa for several months, which he soundproofs, and where he only eats and uses drugs, thus trying to rest his ears. Realizing that this will not help him, Franky tries to “wake up” his hearing, for which he ties fireworks to his head, but he realizes the danger in time and saves his life in the pool.
At the moment of insight, he throws the drugs down the toilet and goes to a school for the deaf, where he meets a deaf teacher, Penelope. She teaches him to lip-read, and they develop a close relationship. After a while, Frankie realizes that he can feel music through acoustic vibrations and an oscilloscope. At home, he records the mix and gives it to Max. The agent is overjoyed and persuades Frankie to return to the stage.
The audience cheers for the return of the deaf DJ, but he and his new girlfriend disappear after the first performance. At the end, they show Frankie and Penelope with a child, and how Frankie teaches other deaf children to feel the music.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Paul Kay | Frankie Wilde Frankie Wilde (Deaf DJ) |
Ibiza- an island filled with all the charm that our imagination can only imagine: the sun shines all year round on eternally friendly beaches, and an open-air greenhouse spreads on the most fertile soil of the planet. The parties here are Las Vegas-style, and in the world-famous clubs of Ibiza, records spin tirelessly 24 hours a day. It was here, on this stunning island, that the spirit of revolution was born.
For more than a quarter of a century, Ibiza has consistently been a second home for mega DJs and dance music lovers. The delightful Spanish island is where legends are made and myths debunked.
Frankie Wild- one of these myths, "deaf DJ", the protagonist of the biopic "All because of Pete Tong".
Thanks to interviews with top DJs - Carl Cox, Paul van Dyke, newcomer Sara Maine and, of course, British legend - Pete Tong (we see his name in the title), the film turned out to be so vital, and the acting is as believable as possible. You can swear - indistinguishable from documentaries. The film claims to be "based on real events", while Frankie Wilde's name and details from his biography are actually unknown in the world of dance music. That is why the question arises: Is this story true or fiction?
A charismatic British comedian volunteered to answer this question Paul Kay, who played Frankie, as well as the director and screenwriter - Canadian Michael Daus. "It's a True Story", Daus said without hesitation before the premiere. "I appeal to demanding viewers and ask them to consider the personality of Frankie Wilde as a truly existing person."
A little later, the two conspirators looked at each other hesitantly and burst into laughter.
"It's a True Story" Daus repeated, chuckling. "Someone told us it, it actually happened" Kay intervened. "This is a local myth. Of course, much is thought out and fictional. The story of Frankie Wilde is one of the fairy tales of hedonism".
Frankie Wilde's story is a bold and slightly comical take on the sleazy, drug-addicted world of club music, with a mythical DJ who epitomizes the essence of dance culture.
This is how he described the character Tong:"I don't know anyone like Frankie Wilde"- he said at the beginning, drinking Earl Grey, at the after-party the day after the premiere. "DJs are usually portrayed in the same manner".
He was silent for a while, remembering all the DJs he knew, then said: "And in this image fit much more".
The title of the film comes from a well-known phrase in the UK "It's all gone bit wrong"("Everything went wrong"). In this case, the cockney rhyme is used: bit wrong - Pete Tong.
In the mid-80s of the last century, Pete Tong was well known in his native Britain. Inspired by the thunderous club beats of Chicago, New York and Ibiza, he helped bring dance music to the masses. Around the same time, fans remade the famous phrase in his honor.
Pete Tong's weekly radio show on the BBC, in which the DJ talks about the latest from the world of club music, is still popular today. "I don't take credit for the popularity of my show and the mega club industry in general. I think I just sped up the DJing process by taking on this responsibility."
"People love me for my music, especially when I play what I like myself" Tong explained. "For years I've been collecting other people's music and reworking it to make my fans happy."
At the beginning of the film, we see a large audience chanting "Frankie!" while Kay, in the pose and attire of a Christ, is basking in the glory of the famous club Manumission.
"I decided to make fun of this abundance and luxury",- so Daus spoke about the life of many modern celebrities (DJs, rock stars, athletes). "For the fact that DJs create mixes from tracks of other artists, they get indecently big money. And this is just for a couple of hours of work!"
Crowds of people identify DJs with mood-creating deities. But, at the same time, the film shows what the "deities" with cocaine addiction ultimately come to.
The first half hour of the film is devoted to a greater extent to the music industry, in particular to the club world. As the story unfolds, the protagonist's madness grows, and gradually the influence of loud music begins to negatively affect Wilde's hearing. And when he completely stalls, he is abandoned by his wife, agent and all those whom he considered friends. The former star is left alone with silence and drug addiction.
Since the film itself touches the musical realm, its musical arrangement must certainly be on top. And it is. Through well-chosen tracks, it is easy to feel the change of mood in the film. The soundtrack was created by a famous DJ Lol Hammond, dividing the composition into two parts for greater contrast: "day" and "night". Crazy life in Ibiza reflect the songs Shwab "DJs in a row" and Orbital "Frenetic". Tracks from The Beta Band and Depeche Mode served as a backdrop to Wilde's downfall, and Penguin Cafe Orchestra "Music for a found harmonium" and The Beach Boys "Good vibrations" on the contrary, to its revival.
"I've always loved musically jaded films, like those of Danny Boyle and Wes Anderson. In them, the stated thoughts are in perfect harmony with the music," Daus said.
The film "All because of Pete Tong" tells about the extremes that celebrities fall into. This is one of countless stories from the world of music with a happy ending: the hero's emotional anguish was followed by redemption. Under Daus' direction, this pseudo-biography has become a worthy film work, with many striking visual and sound effects.
Clips from the movie are below:
