Sufjan Stevens' The BQE Trailer, Release Info

After announcing the release of Run Rabbit Run remix album and an ATP NY appearance, we have more news from camp Stevens, though it's still not the news you likely wanted: We enjoyedThe BQE a couple years back during its three-night run at BAM and now we can watch his orchestral homage to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway endlessly at home. The package includes the soundtrack on CD, a DVD of the film footage, and a 40-page booklet with liner notes, photographs, and a "stereoscopic 3-D Viewmaster® reel." There'll also be a limited-edition double-vinyl edition on 180-gram vinyl with a 32-page booklet. This one also comes with "a 40-page BQE-themed Hooper Heroes comic book." What, no free hula hoop? If you haven't seen The BQE, or need a refresher, take a look at the (very brief) trailer.

The BQE is out 10/20 via Asthmatic Kitty. On 10/24, 92YTribeca is hosting a screening of the DVD. Stevens will be there to introduce it. To tie things together, the Osso Quartet will also be present to perform Run Rabbit Run selections. Tickets are on-sale 7/23 via 92YTribeca.

Posted at 1:26 PM by brandon in Album Art, Video
Tags: Sufjan Stevens

12 Comments

I still want a new album, but this will definitely tide me over. I never got a chance to see The BQE, so technically this is new material for me.

Posted by: Sharky at 07/21/09 1:33 PM  | Reply
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bought

Posted by: sufdub at 07/21/09 1:35 PM  | Reply
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Is being the Wes Anderson of indie music necessarily a good thing?

Posted by: Mac at 07/21/09 1:45 PM  | Reply
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Isn't Wes Anderson the Wes Anderson of indie music?

Posted by: Nick Rock  in reply to Mac's comment at 07/21/09 2:18 PM  | Reply
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Here's a video that works: http://vimeo.com/5682252

Posted by: Zac at 07/21/09 2:23 PM  | Reply
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I hope the climax of this recent influx of Sufjan material is the announcement of a new album. I'm going to keep telling myself that is what is going to happen, at least I'll feel better that way.

Posted by: Andrew at 07/21/09 2:31 PM  | Reply
Score = 9

Finally.

Posted by: Jamie at 07/21/09 3:40 PM  | Reply
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Dear Sufjan,
Stop screwing around and make a new album.
Love,
Everyone

Posted by: michelle at 07/21/09 4:49 PM  | Reply
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this will satisfy until we get a proper follow up. i'm sorry about what i've said in the past. this is fine.

Posted by: grover at 07/21/09 8:35 PM  | Reply
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I was lucky enough to be in the audience for the final BQE performance 2 years ago, and I can't freakin' wait to see/hear it again. It was fantastic.

Posted by: katie at 07/21/09 10:32 PM  | Reply
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He's just procrastrinating!

Posted by: Pablo at 07/22/09 5:08 AM  | Reply
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How is composing a piece of music and creating/releasing a film "screwing around"?

Posted by: Philip at 08/07/09 4:37 PM  | Reply
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