Videogram
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Birth name | Magnus Sellergren |
Origin | Sweden |
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Years active | 2014–present |
Labels | SelectaVision, Cineploit |
Website |
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Videogram is the alter ego of Swedish composer/producer Magnus Sellergren. The originator of the VHS-inspired horror synth sound[1], the project debuted with the "Charles Bronson" digital single and S/T album in 2014, coinciding with Doc Terror's Italian Horror Week[2].
Drawing inspiration from various movie genres of the 1980s, Videogram's musical style attempts to capture the era's atmosphere, emulating and celebrating both the electronic music scores of science fiction, action, and horror films as well as the VHS format. Since 2014 the project has received coverage from the international horror community and other pop culture media, with Videogram appearing in interviews with and being featured in The A.V. Club, Bloody Disgusting, Cinema Retro, Lunchmeat VHS, Rue Morgue, and Starburst.
In 2017 Videogram's music appeared on the Rue Morgue compilation They Came From Rue Morgue[3] and Vestra Pictures documentaries VHS Lives: A Schlockumentary[4] and VHS Lives 2: Undead Format[5]. In 2018 Videogram's "Choice Cuts 2014 - 2018" compilation album and Acid Washed "Voorhees Stomp" remix single was featured in online and mobile platform digital distributor Groupees horror and thriller-themed "The Darkening" bundle[6] that included games by Akupara Games, among others.
Musical Influences
In interviews Magnus Sellergren has stated that Videogram's musical influences include John Carpenter, Fabio Frizzi, Giorgio Moroder, Ennio Morricone, and The Giallos Flame[7][8][9].
Collaborations
Since the project's inception, Videogram has been having an ongoing collaboration with Australian multiinstrumentalist The Jimmy C, with the Australian musician providing drums and percussion for several tracks on a majority of Videogram's releases[10]. Since 2016, Videogram has collaborated with Record Makers duo Acid Washed, whose previous efforts include Moby, Jimmy Somerville, and Wolfmother.[9]
Discography
Albums
- Videogram digital (2014) (self-released)
- Pre-Cert LP/CD/digital (2015) (Cineploit)
- Videogram Redux digital (2017) (SelectaVision)
- Choice Cuts 2014 - 2018 CD/digital (2018) (SelectaVision)
Singles and EPs
- Charles Bronson digital (2014) (self-released)
- Camp Blood digital (2014) (self-released)
- 2077: Raiders of the Apocalypse lathe-cut 7"/digital (2014) (self-released)
- Cobretti EP digital (2015) (self-released)
- Outpost 31 Isn't Responding digital (2015) (self-released)
- Camp Blood EP 10"/digital (2015) (Cineploit)
- Camp Blood EP cassette (2016) (self-released)
- Gladiatori dell'Apocalisse 12"/digital (2016) (Cineploit)
- Gladiatori dell'Apocalisse cassette (2016) (self-released)
- Halloween digital (2016) (self-released)
- Test Subject 011 digital (2017) (SelectaVision)
- Test Subject 011 7" (2018) (SelectaVision)
- Voorhees Stomp (Acid Washed Remix) digital (2018) (self-released)
- Outpost 31 Isn't Responding cassette/digital (2018) (SelectaVision)
- Michael digital (2018) (self-released)
Compilations
- Pumpkin Guts Vol: 2 digital (2014) (Graveyard Calling Records)
- Stereo Sonic Electro Rockin digital (2016) (Synthetix.FM)
- Omaggio al Maestro Ennio Morricone LP/CD (2017) (Cineploit)
- They Came From Rue Morgue digital (2017) (Rue Morgue Magazine)
- Music For the Murdered digital (2017) (Brutal Resonance)
- Another Year Not Dead digital (2018) (Brutal Resonance)
Other releases
- Videogram VHS cassette (2015) Lunchmeat VHS
Awards and Nominations
- "Pre-Cert" LP/CD made part of Code 7 Distribution's 'Best Albums of 2015' series[11].
- "Test Subject 011" 7" selected "Vinyl of the Month" by Performer Magazine in April 2018[12].
Filmography
- VHS Lives: A Schlockumentary (2017) Vestra Pictures
- VHS Lives 2: Undead Format (2017) Vestra Pictures
Other
Magnus Sellergren is the initiator of the annual grassroots celebration Texas Chain Saw Massacre Day that takes place on August 18.[13]
References
- ↑ http://www.lunchmeatvhs.com/blog/swedish-musician-magnus-sellergren-offers-up-an-analog-drenched-italian-influenced-horror-ost-homage-album-with-his-alter-ego-videogram-dig-it/
- ↑ http://www.docterror.com/2014/07/videogram-new-sound-of-synthetic-horror.html#.U7_i9I1_ulA
- ↑ https://rue-morgue.com/they-came-from-rue-morgue/
- ↑ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5718764/
- ↑ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6172580/
- ↑ https://groupees.com/darkening
- ↑ http://www.lunchmeatvhs.com/blog/swedish-musician-magnus-sellergren-offers-up-an-analog-drenched-italian-influenced-horror-ost-homage-album-with-his-alter-ego-videogram-dig-it/
- ↑ https://www.trashmutant.com/tmi---videogram-interview.html
- 1 2 Halloween With Videogram: An Interview with Magnus Sellergren of Videogram
- ↑ http://modern-vinyl.com/2018/07/24/tracklisted-with-videogram/
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/Code7distribution/posts/962564047156341
- ↑ VINYL OF THE MONTH : Videogram – “Test Subject 011”
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Texas_Chain_Saw_Massacre#Cultural_impact
External links
- Videogram discography at Discogs
- Swedish Musician Magnus Sellergren Offers Up an Analog-Drenched, Italian-Influenced Horror OST Homage Album With His Alter Ego VIDEOGRAM! Dig It!
- Get Your Jason Voorhees Groove On With Videogram’s “Camp Blood”
- Watch Music Video CAMP BLOOD With Part 3 Disco Theme And Franchise Rip-Off SRIGALA
- Trash Mutant Interviews (TMI): Videogram
- Videogram Releases 'Jason Takes Manhattan' Themed Techno Video 'Voorhees Stomp'
- Pre-Cert Starburst (magazine) review
- Pre-Cert The Active Listener review
- Pre-Cert Cinema Retro review
- Starburst (magazine) interview
- Get Your ‘Friday the 13th’ Disco Groove On
- Videogram Releases 10" Disc Of Friday The 13th Themed Dance Music
- See an 8-bit Jason Voorhees dance under a disco ball in Videogram’s latest video
- Cinematic Synths: Videogram’s Magnus Sellergren
- Tracklisted....with Videogram