7/6/07
"Speeding Motorcycle"
a trailer for the independent film "the devil and daniel johnston"
More interesting Daniel trivia;
* In addition to music and art, Johnston has also made a number of short films.
* He refused to sign with Elektra Records because during a psychotic phase of his illness accompanied by religious preoccupation, he claimed one of their bands, Metallica, were under the control of Satan. Interestingly, Johnston used a passage of Metallica lyrics in the song "Melody" on the Lucky Sperms collaboration with Jad Fair and Chris Bultman.
* Was with Jad Fair when arrested for drawing the Jesus fish inside the Statue of Liberty.
* Is often compared to mentally ill musicians Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, Syd Barrett and Wesley Willis.
* Suffers from Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
* In December 2005 Johnston's song, "McDonald's on the brain", was published in (translated) Hebrew in Maayan Magazine for poetry and art.
* Often performs with fellow Waller residents Jason and Bridget Nightmare (husband and wife) as "Danny and the Nightmares".
* His song "Casper the Friendly Ghost" was used in Larry Clark's Kids.
Note:He does write good songs.
Proven by the versions recorded by other artists.
Listening to his versions can be a little disturbing yet always emotional.
"True Love Will Find You In The End" is a top favorite of mine.