There is a scene in the new documentary about Nick Cave that neatly sums up the artist's outlook on life.
Cave's discography includes 25 studio albums since 1979, inclusive of his work with the Bad Seeds, The Birthday Party and Grinderman. Only one figure from the Bad Seeds, Warren Ellis, is present, together with an array of supporting figures, the most notable of which is a brief appearance from guest performer Marianne Faithfull.This Much I Know to Be True showcases Cave's most recent music , which is carefully rehearsed, performed and expounded upon in the film. The concert-without-an-audience is presented in a bespoke, cinematic setting – a deserted performance space in Battersea in south London – with 7.1 surround sound.
“I find it amazing that we can be putting out music these days that seemingly speaks to so many more people, and it’s on our terms,” Ellis told The Australian. The Cave he now knows is drastically different from the man he met in the late 80s when they were both part of the Melbourne arts scene.
Yes. Nick Cave (and the bad seeds)? Been around for decades with his subterranean style that never ages and always being accepted into any musical genre? He must be doing something the others don't know about.