The Naked Brothers Band

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The Naked Brothers Band is an American mockumentary about a children's rock band . Nat and Alex Wolff laid the foundation for this . The "Naked Brothers Band" is also a real band . In addition to the films and the TV series, the video games for "The Naked Brothers Band" came out in 2008 .

Naked Brothers Band (The Band)

history

One day when Nat and Alex Wolff were very young they got out of the bathtub and announced, "We are the Naked Brothers Band!" As they danced around the apartment . A band was born. In preschool age Nat Wolff founded the "Silver Boulders" together with friends , Alex Wolff started as a drummer . The band included his best friends David Levi and Thomas Batuello , Joshua Kaye , Ann Curry's son Walker and Julianne Moore's son Caleb Freundlich. Nat Wolff first drew attention to himself with the "Silver Boulders" when he celebrated his birthday in a fire station in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks and recited a song he had written "Firefighters" . In this formation, the friends performed at weddings and other celebrations. As they got older, they changed the name back to "The Naked Brothers Band" .

today

The Wolff brothers appear on tour or with a different line-up as the "Naked Brothers Band" . These include the professional musicians Jacob Hertzog (guitar), Misty Boyce (keyboard), Chris Muir (bass), and Boris Pelekh (guitar, percussion). With "Nat and Alex Wolff: Fully Dressed and on Tour" they started their tour debut in autumn 2008. The band still exists, with the six actors from the series. All of them have mastered their instruments in normal life.

The Naked Brothers Band - Young Rock Stars Private (TV Series)

The series is a so-called mockumentary . It started on February 3, 2007 in the USA on the children's channel " Nickelodeon ". In Germany, the series on Nick was first broadcast on October 20, 2007. So far, only the first season ran in Germany .

The series is one of the most successful children's programs for six to 14 year olds in the USA. The premiere saw 3.8 million viewers. Nickelodeon thus achieved its highest ratings in seven years. Season 3 is currently running in the USA. This includes more 60-minute specials than TV films than before. A simple sequence takes about 30 minutes. At the moment it is not clear whether there will be a fourth season of the Naked Brothers Band.

Story and idea

In the summer of 2004, Polly Draper made " The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie " . Draper, the mother of Nat and Alex Wolff , wrote the script , directed and worked as a producer . In 2005 the independent production ran as a contribution to the Hamptons International Film Festival , where it won the audience award for the best family film contribution. Albie Hecht, board member at Nickelodeon Networks and producer of the series, was among the audience and saw the potential of this idea. Nickelodeon adopted the concept with minor changes.

At the start of 2007, the series developers were accused of copying the successful Disney production Hannah Montana with Miley Cyrus . Draper could dismiss that far, as the film was screened at the Hamptons International Film Festival in 2005 , long before Hannah Montana had its television premiere. "The Naked Brothers Band" (original title USA) quickly developed into a ratings hit. To promote the start of the series, NBB music videos were offered on the Internet. The videos were viewed eleven million times and the Wolff brothers were known before the start of the series. Draper said in a newspaper interview:

“They were so excited. The show hasn't even aired yet and now walking down the streets kids are calling out their names. They can't believe it. " Translation: " They were so excited. The show hasn't even aired yet, [but] when they walk in the street, children shout their names. You can't believe it. "

music

The essential and special thing about NBB is the music. Texts and melodies of the NBB songs come exclusively from Nat Wolff , some were written by his brother Alex . It is music by children for children. There were unconfirmed rumors that their father, jazz pianist and band leader Michael Wolff , was involved as a ghostwriter for NBB catchy tunes such as “I Don't Want To Go To School” , “Eventually” or “Blueberry Cotton” . Nat Wolff, who mostly composes his songs on the piano at home , has clear rules, including ensuring that his parents do not cut his lyrics. Michael Wolff said in a newspaper interview that Nat has a mind of his own when it comes to music. "It's art, we don't interfere." Translation: "It's art, we don't interfere ."

The first songs, such as “Crazy Car” , are part of the so-called bubblegumpop . This genre no longer applies to many new releases such as the album "I Don't Want To Go To School" . The music got rockier , and the lyrics (such as "Face In The Hall" ) deal seriously with adolescent problems.

action

The NBB - Junge Rockstars privat (German title) documents the life of a world-famous, six-piece children's rock band . The camera accompanies them on the red carpet, to concerts and witnesses how the young rock stars are chased by fans . At the same time it shows the normal life between school, first love and other "normal" problems that arise and have to be solved in the course of growing up. The love story about Nat, who has a crush on bassist Rosalina, is taken up again and again in the first two seasons. The dialogues are characterized by puns and ironic swipes , which are often lost in the German dubbed version. Some situations are deliberately exaggerated. Adults like father Sonny, played by Michael Wolff , often make fools of themselves on the show . The young viewers like that.

Although the series is based on the real life of the two Wolff brothers and their friends, the stories are only fictional. The actors play the rock stars, but they're not in real life. NBB's huge success means that fiction meets reality.

Regular cast

Surname role
Nat Wolff Nat: Age 11-14, band leader, singer, composer, keyboardist, guitarist
Alex Wolff Alex: Ages 8-10, drummer
David Levi David: Age 11-13, main keyboardist
Thomas Batuello Thomas: Age 11–13, cellist
Qaasim Middleton Qaasim: Age 11-13, guitarist
Allie DiMeco Rosalina: Age 13-16, bassist
Cooper Pillot Cooper: ages 11-13, band manager
Michael Wolff Mr. Wolff / Sonny (father): accordion player & father
Jesse Draper Jesse Cook: band guide, babysitter, dancer for the music videos

Regular supporting roles

Surname role
Tim Draper Director Schmoke: Director of the "Amigos Elementary School"
Daniel Raymont "Director" of the music videos (seasons 1 + 2)
"Wing" Indian guru as choreographer for the tour (season 2)
"Abdul" Jesse's friend in Valentine's Dream Date (season 3)
Catherine Curtain Betty: Sonny's girlfriend or ex-girlfriend (seasons 1–3)
Emily Richardson Patty Scoggins: Cooper's girlfriend
Teala Dunn Juanita: Age 7-10, Alex's crush / girlfriend
Billy Draper Billy Timmerman: One of the three Timmerman Brothers / Jesse's unsuspecting friend
Adam Draper Donnie Timmerman: One of the three Timmerman Brothers / Jesse's unsuspecting friend
Coulter Mulligan Johnny Timmerman: One of the three Timmerman Brothers / Jesse's unsuspecting friend
Eleanor Draper Tessy: Jesse's sister / dancer in the music videos
Lisa Mulligan Bessy: Jesse's sister / dancer in the music videos

Guest appearances

There are also guest appearances by stars from music, film, television and sport, mostly as themselves and others. a. Natasha Bedingfield , Mitchie Brusco (youngest professional skateboarder in the USA), Phil Collins , Miranda Cosgrove , David Desrosiers , Snoop Dogg , Tobin Esperance , Jules Feiffer , Whoopi Goldberg , Tony Hawk , Victoria Justice , Simon Kirke, Cyndi Lauper , George Lopez, Joel Madden , Scott Martin, Julianne Moore, Matt Pinfield, Keli Price (Bobby Love), Tony Shalhoub and Uma Thurman .

crew

  • Director:
    • Polly Draper (most episodes)
    • Melanie Mayron (further episodes)
    • Jonathan Judge (three more episodes and a special one in Season 2)
  • Script:
    • Polly Draper (most episodes)
    • Magda Liolis (other episodes)
    • Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi (Season 1: episodes 11 and 12)
  • Creator: Polly Draper
  • Executive Producer:
    • Polly Draper (all episodes)
    • Albie Hecht (all episodes)
  • Music Supervisor: Michael Wolff (all episodes)
  • Music producer:
    • Michael Wolff (all episodes)
    • Michael A. Levine (all episodes)
  • Co-Executive Producer: Michael Wolff (all episodes)
  • Consulting Producer: Tim Draper (all episodes)
  • Manufacturer:
    • Ken H. Keller (all episodes)
    • Caron Rudner - Keller (all episodes)
  • Director of Photography: Ken H. Keller (all episodes)
  • Line Producer: Caron Rudner - Keller (all episodes)
  • Editor: Craig Cobb (all episodes)
  • Extra castings:
    • Tuffy Questall (all episodes)
    • Serena Stanley (all episodes)
  • Casting Directors:
    • Sharon Lieblein (all episodes)
    • Lauren Maxwell - Scott (all episodes)
  • Art Department: Craig Cobb (all episodes)
  • Composer (music score):
    • Nat Wolff (most of the songs)
    • Alex Wolff (other songs)

Television films

  • The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie , first film, first screened October 25, 2005 at the Hamptons International Film Festival , pilot for the later series, January 27, 2007
  • The Naked Brothers Band: Battle Of The Bands , October 6, 2007
  • The Naked Brothers Band: Sidekicks , Jan. 21, 2008
  • The Naked Brothers Band: Polarbears , June 6, 2008 ( 2009 Writers Guild Award for Best Children's Screenplay to Polly Draper)
  • The Naked Brothers Band: Mystery Girl , October 18, 2008
  • The Naked Brothers Band: Operation Mojo , October 18, 2008
  • The Naked Brothers Band: Naked Idol , March 14, 2009
  • The Naked Brothers Band: The Premiere , April 11, 2009
  • The Naked Brothers Band: No School Fool's Day , June 13, 2009

The date refers to the first broadcast in the US on Nickelodeon Networks . So far, “Der Film” and “Battle Of The Bands” have been shown in Germany .

Discography

Chart positions
Explanation of the data
Albums
The Naked Brothers Band
  US 23 10/27/2007 (17 weeks)
I don't want to go to school
  US 23 05/03/2008 (10 weeks)
Singles
Crazy Car
  US 83 02/17/2007 (1 week)

Albums

The Naked Brothers Band - Digital EP Music from the Movie , Jan 3, 2008, Nick Records

  1. Motormouth
  2. That's How It Is
  3. Hardcore Wrestlers with Inner Feelings
  4. Rosalina
  5. I need you

The Naked Brothers Band , October 9, 2007, Sony

  1. If That's Not Love (series theme song)
  2. Taxi cab
  3. Banana smoothie
  4. Crazy Car
  5. Girl of My Dreams
  6. Fishing for love
  7. I Indeed Can See
  8. I'm out
  9. Sometimes I'll Be There
  10. LA
  11. I could be
  12. Beautiful eyes
  13. run
  14. Nowhere (I Miss My Family)
  15. Alien clones
  16. Long distance *
  17. Catch Up with the End *
  18. CD-Rom track *

I Don't Want to Go to School , April 15, 2008, Sony

  1. I don't want to go to school
  2. Eventually
  3. Mystery girl
  4. I'll do anything
  5. I've got a question
  6. Body I Occupy
  7. Why
  8. Proof of My Love
  9. If You Can Make It Through the Rain
  10. Three is enough
  11. Everybody's Cried at Least Once
  12. Great trip
  13. Tall Girls, Short Girls ... You *
  14. Changing *
  15. CD-ROM track *

The titles marked with * are only included in the bonus versions.

Singles

  • Crazy Car, 2007
  • If That's Not Love, October 9, 2007, series theme song
  • I Don´t Want to Go to School, April 15, 2008
  • Face In The Hall, October 14, 2008

Prizes and awards

  • In September 2009 the band was nominated for the Australian Kids Choice Award in the “Fave International Band” category.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b c Felicia R. Lee, A TV Family Bound by Blood and a Band , The New York Times, January 25, 2007, last viewed May 13, 2009
  2. ^ A b NYT Arts & Leisure Week - Naked Brothers Band , TV interview, January 26, 2008, last seen on May 13, 2009
  3. ↑ a b c Jonathan Takiff, The Naked Brothers Band: Dressed for kid-rock and success, Philadelphia Daily News, 14. November 2008
  4. ^ Benjamin Toff, "Idol" Chrushes The Competition , The New York Times, February 8, 2007, last viewed May 15, 2009
  5. ↑ a b The Naked Brothers Band on Poptower.com ( Memento of the original from June 9, 2009 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. , poptower.com, last seen on May 13, 2009 @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / www.poptower.com
  6. ↑ a b Suzanne C. Ryan, Getting with the program , Boston Globe, January 7, 2007, last viewed May 13, 2009
  7. ↑ Jaques Steinberg, Famous for Playing Rock Stars , The New York Times, September 22, 2007, last viewed May 13, 2009
  8. ↑ The Naked Brothers Band  ( page no longer available , search in web archives )  Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. , Variety, November 1, 2005, last viewed May 13, 2009@1@ 2Template: Dead Link / www.variety.com  
  9. ^ Naked Brothers Band on Nickelodeon Cast & Details , TVGuide.com, last viewed May 26, 2009
  10. ↑ Susan King, Writers Guild honors 'Slumdog Millionaire', 'Milk' , The Envelope - LA Times, February 8, 2009, last viewed May 20, 2009
  11. ↑ a b Chart sources: US

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