Friends of Wonder: Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile (Documentary)

WeTransfer Presents Friends of Wonder - a documentary film by Kurt Vincent & Irene Chin about Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile, and the community of the Loew's Jersey Theater. Read more: we.tl/friendso...
Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile's album 'Lotta Sea Lice' is out now: lnk.to/CBKVID
Credits:
Director & Editor: 26Aries (Irene Chin & Kurt Vincent)
Cinematographer: Christine Ng
Producer: Jeremy Summer
Production Co: Little Moving Pictures
Line producer: Sarah Schutzki
Camera Operator: Meg Kettle
Camera Operator: Adam Uhl
Camera Operator: Peter Sillen
Gaffer: Jason De Jesus
Gaffer: Kevin Martin
Key Grip: Forest Erwin
Assistant Camera: Thom Cameron
Assistant Camera: Jon Simmons
Assistant Camera: Erin Gaddi
2nd Assistant Camera: Emma Hing
2nd Assistant Camera: Rachel Fedorkova
DIT: Siyao Cheng
Production coordinator: Alex Rapine
Sound Recordist: Ryan King
Sound Recordist: Ben Nimkin
Live concert recording: Sean Kelly
Production Assistant: Riddah Farooqui
Production Assistant: Matt Wade
Production Assistant: Tricia Kramer
Post Production:
Live Sound Mix: Ted Young
Post Mix: Joel Raabe
Colorist: Ayumi Ashley
Assistant Editor: Joelle Wagner
Title Design: Korey Vincent
Musicians:
Courtney Barnett - Guitar & Vocals
Kurt Vile - Guitar & Vocals
Katie Harkin - Keyboards
Stella Mozgawa - Drums
Rob Laakso - Bass
Kurt Vile appears courtesy of Matador Records
Courtney Barnett appears courtesy of Marathon Artists, Mom+Pop and Milk! Records
Band Stage Crew:
Lights - Nicholas Beachen
Sound - Jason Taruli
Monitors - Olivia Oyama
Tech - Nic Close
Tech - Kally Macaulay
"Over Everything" written by Kurt Vile
"Life Like This" written by Kurt Vile
"Elvis Presley Blues" written by Gillian Welch
"Avant Gardener" written by Courtney Barnett
Special Thanks:
Tony Hook, Janet Weiss, Jen Cloher, Another Management Company, Look Out Kid Management
Gabe Spierer
Jamal Dauda
Rob Hatch-Miller, Gil Talmi, Konsonant Music
Noe Chavez
Mission Film & Design

[@mvdeano]

Kurt and Court have already won my soul since I discovered them. The world is at ease when they strum and tell stories. And I must applaud the friends of Lowes and their wonderful dedication and achievement.

[@angeldoro]

Over Everything 3:02 Life Like This 9:19 Elvis Presley Blues 19:55 Avant Gardener 27:23

[@jamesmacdonald7835]

How are they both so effortlessly cool?

[@jonthebru]

It is so cool that Courtney and Kurt would pitch in on this film. Many more will see it that just a film on the theater alone.

[@ronaldgarrison8478]

Both of these guys seem to have about the same pattern, which is that they come across as really shy in informal situations, but when either of them gets up on that stage, or both together, you can tell they're really having a great time.

[@lisabryant1062]

This place is breathtakingly beautiful.. I can so understand the preservation of such a magical experience.. the history noted.. goodness.. and that you were able to be here in such a place and became part of this history.. what a (Time) Your performance was to wonderful.. bless you two.. and the bond you have in music and friendship.. always all the best🤌🌹❤️✌️

[@wormonthesidewalk]

These two give me hope for the world and my future

[@drewnelson1888]

Fantastic!!! Thank you so much! I love the mixture of architecture, history, and music that blends to make such a unique and interesting film. I just watched a 25 minute documentary about early 20th century bridges in Switzerland (with no dialog, but with artful and beautiful still shots) What you've done here is like a cross between that style of artful documentary and a live music showcase. Can't say enough good things. Love it. Thanks again. Oh yeah, Kurt and Courtney are the coolest too.

[@charleshoward1475]

What a wonderful film and such a worthy cause. Beautiful sounds, love their voices together and their guitar playing blows me away. The best of luck keeping this place going. Thank You.

[@drewkatchen805]

I went to this show; it was great, and yes, the Loew's in Journal Square is a really special place.

[@ktmtxt]

*That's why I go to see music, because it refills you with hope in a hopeless world* Courtney Barnett @ 32:40

[@surfohio]

This is such a great story. Love it. Very well done folks!!

[@bubble-and-scrape]

Shivers down my spine, such feel good music!

[@rickgrimes5765]

Please come to Florida !

[@OmgItzNay]

You make magic together.

[@garnetnewton-wade4091]

Stunning Band

[@loucat2779]

Not that Kurt needs any help, but you can see how he feeds off of Courtney and how comfortable he looks with her in charge. Would love for them to be Gillian and Dave and do multiple projects together.

[@gymlimberita715]

Courtney touches me down, deep down

[@tymmac007]

YES!!! Love them.

[@kellywilde2562]

As a 78 year old atheist, transvestite - a rock n rolling lunatic - I have to say, Courtney and Kurt are best thing I've head since Little Richard. And that was quite a while ago. Keep on Rockin' in the Free World

[@1989davecass]

Life like mine 🙌🏻

[@okalright8980]

Rip rob laaksco

[@brycenew]

YEHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@wearing7bells463]

Please someone, anyone, can you share the lyrics here? Love, love this song so much, just can't get all the words & even though I'm kinda old I may wanna sing along a lot ;-) tia!

[@tupacsnotdead]

So no Jello man?

[@makkietakkie]

Does anyone know what song 9:19 is? Thanks!

[@willielutz545]

"Life Like This" by Kurt Vile!

[@wearing7bells463]

Love this song SO much! Every version I can find I listen to over & over- but PLEASE someone help me with the words! Just can't seem to figure them out. Some of 'em, not all of 'em. Thanks to anyone who shares lyrics for me!

[@ArnoldVeeman]

3:52 He looks like Dave Mustaine ;-)

[@Sportingalagrieska]

You've gotta record another album guys 🙂

[@saratraverso1097]

I'm constantly torn between wanting Courtney to marry me and get old with me playing guitar on our front porch and feeling guilty because I know that's already Jen's place and they're too beautiful together. Can't freaking wait for the new album!!!

[@Vic-kt6oy]

I want them both to marry me at the same time

[@ktmtxt]

Sara you have to be awesome af ^^

[@gymlimberita715]

No WAYYYY she's marrying me first!

[@CrazyFreerunner]

Fascinating to see such an old magical era still in tact and refurbished, those people did something impossible. Boy that organ is just so fucking mesmerizing man

[@chrisoleson9570]

Disappointed A.P. Mike and Jelloman were dispatched to the cutting room floor.. . . .

[@realdavidii]

_"Courtney and Kurt"_ *hol' up*

[@gotabadassoverhere]

The only Kurt and Courtney I respect on this planet in the alternative music scene is you. Thank you both for being strong, brave, beautiful and kind to your hearts. Love man, its over looked so much but yet everyones trying to fulfill their own perception of it. For some its greed and others its not. The strongest for me is the love that you've got. Which can give choice, life and love. Family man, its fucking beautful. Thank you for being you. Complete utter Legends yo. Love Kai

[@TheHuckster100]

Absolutely love these two, making real music for my 60 year old ear's!💖

[@macaroon147]

Why does everyone in the crowd stand stall? Doesn't that make the experience feel boring?

[@Natedogg29200]

One of my favorite records of 2017. Kurt & Courtney are awesome.

[@lloydharrison3247]

stella mozgawa showing legendary musical chops once again!

[@JvanEdits]

I love you guys, keep on rocking the world with your music!

[@nolarocks]

God Stella is good. She absolutely kills it. So fun to watch.

[@ИльяОсипенков-й1д]

Добавил в плей лист. Как же мне заходят все ваши треки. Ещё хочу отметить режиссёра. Задний фон просто великолепен. Мяу!

[@shellrael8364]

KZbin ads are LAME and KILL the vibe EVERY time.

[@thelostarcade1111]

agreed, its up on Vimeo now without ads...much better

[@theriffwriter2194]

Aah. The Jazzmaster. The true indy darling.

[@yournamehere6719]

True, but when Courtney plays the Telecaster, it's deeper somehow.

[@Jozza16]

I spent a month motorbiking solo around Sri Lanka two years ago and listened to Kurt Vile non-stop. Listening to him will always remind me of Sri Lanka. The album with Courtney is really good too.

[@GovernmentalCtrl]

27:20 our personalities are on a plane. Yes, earth is flat and stationary. Food for thought. Bon apathy.

[@Rhezoloution]

Ha! I was there!!

[@hukalua]

beautiful. but would have been better with A.P. mike.

[@RReynolds]

Great venue. I had never been before this show, but it's really something to see.

[@j4kez]

I just wanna chill with them. Not doing anything specific. They just seem like the coolest, chillest people in the world

[@Alisa-wl7nb]

kurt and courtney huh? sounds familiar...

[@KouroshFarrokhzad]

Beautiful! Thank you for creating this and sharing it with us. 💕💕💕

[@piggystardust]

Great ! Thanks for sharing

[@pathduck]

So good. Man, Courtney and Kurt should do an album of Country-covers!

[@j4kez]

This deserves an award

[@minksrule2196]

27:17 I love Courtney's socks!

[@ENREMOLINOSDELUNA]

belleza ❤️

[@irmu4556]

hell yes!!

[@travelingrrrl713]

But what's up with the first crowd? Lame as fuck, absolutely no movement

[@Peapodzilla]

It was a chill awesome night, i was there.

[@Vic-kt6oy]

Kurtney u cool

[@DelScully]

I love my offsets but I feel like there should be a rule that only allows one jag per band haha.

[@mthomsmith]

You must be a blast at parties ;D

[@johnlerkison6954]

In a way, I play a small part in them being cool because I'm uncool and they only seem cool by comparison to uncool people.

[@SanperGT]

Whenever these both get together to sing its like music to my ears. Makes me think of younger times.

[@azzabazz6542]

Sanper probably cause it is music