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Xfm Meets Joy Division/New Order

added 29 April 2008 at 00.00

Following Anton Corbijn's Ian Curits biopic, 'Control', Grant Gee's definitive documentary 'Joy Division' examines the history of the legendary Manchester band. Xfm met up with drummer Stephen Morris to get the inside story.

What did you think of the new documentary 'Joy Division'?

"I think it fills in the blanks that got left by 'Control'..." [Listen To Full Answer]

How do you feel about the cultural influence Joy Division and New Order have had on music?

"What we did in Manchester became a bit of a blueprint..." [Listen To Full Answer]

The music of Joy Division and New Order has stood the test of time. Why do you think that is?

"I can only say it's down to our inherent inability as musicians...." [Listen To Full Answer]

Were you aware at the time that you were making a new sound?

"I knew we were good....but no, i didn't think of it as something new..." [Listen To Full Answer]

What sort of music were you listening to at the time?

"We all liked Kraftwerk and 'Trans-Europe Express'..." [Listen To Full Answer]

Peter Hook and Bernard Sumner have both said they don't like the sound of 'Unknown Pleasures'. What do you think?

"I can understand why they don't like it because it was them who suffered..." [Listen To Full Answer]

There seems to have been a surge of interest in Joy Division with films like 'Control' and the new documentary 'Joy Division'. Why do you think that is?

"My feeling about it is that for the thiry years that's gone by, there hasn't been anything..." [Listen To Full Answer]

Do you feel these films bring closure to the Joy Division/New Order story or do you feel there is some unfinished business?

"I honestly never thought there would be a film about Joy Division..." [Listen To Full Answer]

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