About Nicholas Pemberton Expertise I have been an R.E.M. fan for at least 7 years now. I have all their LPs, over 30 singles, 7 videos, and 5 books, so I am sure that I can answer any question related to the music of REM itself. I also am sort of familiar with REM band bios, so I most likely can answer any question about a band member.
Experience I am very familiar with the work of R.E.M. I have read several books and articles about them. I also frequent the different music news sites to get up to date information on what they are working on. I have been an expert on expertcentral.com, and have successfully answered every question asked of me.
Organizations I am a member of the R.E.M. fanclub. I am also on a really good R.E.M. list group. I was also an expert on expertcentral.com.
Publications No where.
Education/Credentials Some college.
Awards and Honors American Legion Award in eighth grade, but that has nothing to do with R.E.M.
Expert: Nicholas Pemberton Date: 5/19/2005 Subject: LOSING MY RELIGION VIDEO
Question YES,AS I WAS WATCHING THE VIDEO, I THOUGHT THE SCENE AT THE END WHERE THE ANGEL WAS IN A WORK SHOP OR BLACKSMITHS' SHOP WITH BROKEN WINGS. YOU GOT THE IDEA THAT THEY WHERE STUDING HOW TO ATTACH THE WINGS. WAS THIS A RECREATION OF A PAINTING? IT SEEMS TO ME I'VE SEEN THAT SCENE BEFORE?
Answer The video is based in part on Gabriel Garcia Marquez' "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings". The novel tells the story about an angel who falls down from heaven and how the people who make money displaying him as a "freak show." It is also based in part on the Italian artist Carvaggio and the story of Saint Sebastian. The video, directed by Tarsem Singh, was banned in Ireland for its religious imagery.
