Music Doco ‘Disappear Here’ Tells the Story of Sydney’s Glide
The independent film includes interviews with You Am I’s Tim Rogers and former Recovery host Jane Gazzo.
Image via @BenRdeHoedt (Facebook)
A loving ode to the ‘90s, Disappear Here is a new documentary telling the story of Sydney band Glide. Directed, edited and produced by Adelaide-born Ben deHoedt, the independent film explores the rise of Glide and the band’s founding member, songwriter William Arthur, who sadly passed with the band on the cusp of global success.
“A love letter to an artist and a bygone era that is as much for music and documentary fans as it is for followers of Glide,” says director deHoedt about the doco. “Whether you already know William Arthur’s songs or you have never heard of him, if you enjoy beautifully crafted documentaries which bring you into a certain time and place, this film is for you.”
Disappear Here delves into Sydney’s alternative music scene, Glide’s journey and Arthur’s struggles, featuring interviews with some of Australia’s biggest music personalities, including Tim Rogers (You Am I), Jamie Hutchings (Bluebottle Kiss), Peter Fenton (Crow) and Jane Gazzo (ABC's Recovery and Triple J).
For the uninitiated, Glide was an indie rock act from Sydney formed by singer and songwriter William Arthur in 1991. Dropping their debut album, Open Up & Croon in 1995, Glide toured with the likes of Blur and Lush before releasing their sophomore effort, Disaaper Here, in 1996.
Just as it looked like Glide was about to rocket to superstardom, Arthur tragically passed away in 1999, putting an end to the band. Glide would release their third and final album, Last, a year later in 2000.
Speaking about the doco, deHoedt says: “I made Disappear Here for under $10k (perhaps one of the lowest budget music docs ever!). It was also made by one person, that person being a full-time social worker. No label, no studio, no funding, no grants...
“I directed, shot, edited, conducted the interviews whilst shooting and recording, did the sound, produced, did all the archive work, etc. I did my best to make it not look or feel like any other music doco. I was limited only by budget and means but maintained a strong vision of how I wanted the film to be.”
Disappear Here is being screened exclusively in three cinemas in Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney across March and April. The doco’s premiere takes place in Melbourne at Thornbury Picture House (Thursday, March 20 and Friday, March 21) and features a Q&A with director deHoedt hosted by Jane Gazzo.
The next screening takes place at Adelaide’s Piccadilly Cinemas (Monday, March 31) and also includes a Q&A with deHoedt, this time hosted by Andrew P Street.
The final screening at Sydney’s Ritz Randwick (Thursday, April 24) is for Glide superfans, as it includes a Q&A with deHoedt, former Glide members Tim, Marc, Paul and Marty, and the band’s manager, Joe Ryall, with host TBC.
Watch Disappear Here at Adelaide’s Piccadilly Cinemas on Monday, March 31. Tickets on sale now via humanitix.com.
Disappear Here Screening Dates
MELBOURNE - PREMIERE SCREENINGS
8pm Thurs March 20 / 8.35pm Fri March 21 @ Thornbury Picture House
Followed by Q+A with deHoedt - hosted by Jane Gazzo (for 20/03)
TICKETS: https://thornburypicturehouse.com.au/film/st00002814/
ADELAIDE
7.30pm Mon March 31 @ Piccadilly Cinemas
Followed by Q+A with deHoedt, hosted by Andrew P Street
TICKETS: https://events.humanitix.com/disappear-here-q-and-a-screening
SYDNEY
6.30pm Thurs April 24 @ Ritz Randwick
Followed by Q+A with deHoedt, Tim / Marc / Paul / Marty from Glide + manager, Joe Ryall. Host TBC.
TICKETS: https://www.ritzcinemas.com.au/movies/disappear-here
