Track Listing

1. I Heard Wonders - David Holmes, Leo Abrahams, Jeremy Stacey, Hugo Nicolson, Dave Terry
2. Story Of The Ink - David Holmes, Woody Jackson, Tim Harries, Jason Falkner, Leo Abrahams, Hugo Nicolson, Dave Terry
3. Love Reign Over Me - David Holmes, Gary Irwin, Leo Abrahams, Stephen Hilton, Pati Hilton, Olga Fitzroy
4. Theme/I.M.C - David Holmes, Leo Abrahams, Zach Danziger, Tim Harries, Hugo Nicolson, Dave Terry
5. Holy Pictures - David Holmes, Danny Todd, Scott Kinsey, Woody Jackson, Donald Skinner, Zach Danziger, Leo Abrahams, Jason Falkner, Hugo Nicolson, Stephen Hilton, Olga Fitzroy
6. Kill Her With Kindness - David Holmes, Leo Abrahams, Tanya Mellotte, Foy Vance, Tim Harries, Scott Kinsey, Jeremy Stacey, Hugo Nicolson, Woody Jackson, Dave Terry
7. Melanie - David Holmes, Danny Todd, Leo Abrahams, Jeremy Stacey, Hugo Nicolson, Dave Terry
8. Hey Maggy - David Holmes, Stephen Hilton, Foy Vance, Scott Kinsey, Leo Abrahams, Tim Harries, Jon Hopkins, Hugo Nicolson, Dave Terry
9. Birth - David Holmes, Scott Kinsey, Stephen Hilton, Woody Jackson, Hugo Nicolson
10. The Ballad Of Sarah And Jack - David Holmes, Jon Hopkins, Leo Abrahams, Danny Todd, Hugo Nicolson, Dave Terry
11. Return Of The Nightfarmers - David Holmes

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #33338 in Music
• Released on: 2008-09-08
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .20 pounds
• Running time: 47 minutes

CD Description
'The Holy Pictures' is DJ/producer David Holmes's fourth studio album. Best known for his acclaimed work on blockbustersoundtracks such as 'Ocean's Eleven' and 'Out Of Sight', this is a more personal record than its predecessor as it chronicles Holmes's life in Belfast and his relationships with loved ones. With a vast array of influences, ranging from Soft Machine to Brian Eno, it's a fine testament to his talent and includes collaborations with Leo Abrahams, Jon Hopkins and Suicide's Martin Rev.

Customer Reviews

A Neu change in direction
A complete shift away from the break beat grooves of his best known material towards a more Neu influenced vibe reminiscent of Primal Scream's 'Evil Heat' crossed with the Jesus and Mary Chain's 'Darklands'. So if you get off on those this should also be your bag. Like the JAMC's Jim Reid, DH half whispers rather than sings but that's fine. Whether I play this as often as 'This film..' remains to be seen. There isnt as much to find on repeated listenings as there is on his first 2 albums but it's still pretty good at that.

yet more inspired genius....
David Holmes at his best - if you are looking for continuity with any of his last albums forget it - none of them lead onto the other, its just another stop on an amazing musical journey - Another blinder...

I've heard the preview...
...as he played what I'm guessing was pretty much the whole album in a DJ set at The Big Chill festival this year. The material was very rock-influenced but with strong grooves that you could dance to, very much akin to his 'Bow Down To The Exit Sign' and bands like Death In Vegas and Primal Scream. It was all fairly dark, not much in the way of uplifting/funky material like '69 Police' or 'May Mate Paul', so if that's what you're after you may be disappointed.