The City On Film

The City On Film

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Robert Thomas Nanna, born on June 14, 1975 in Chicago, Illinois, is an American singer and guitarist. In 1993, after moving to Urbana, Illinois for university, Nanna founded Braid, inspired by post-hardcore bands. Braid released three albums: Frankie Welfare Boy Age Five (1995), The Age of Octeen (1996), and Frame & Canvas (1998). After disbanding in 1999, Nanna started his solo project The City on Film. He also formed Hey Mercedes with former Braid bandmates Todd Bell, Damon Atkinson, and Mark Dawursk, releasing two albums: Everynight Fire Works (2001) and Loses Control (2003). In 2004, Braid reunited for a tour and later released the EP Closer to Close (2011). Nanna co-founded Downwrite in 2013. Nanna released his first album under his own name, Celebration States, in 2020. 

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Albums
La Vella
2014 Topshelf Records
16-12-2014
La Vella
01
You Wild Thing (An Illuminous Life)
The City On Film
La Vella
03:07
Writer: Robert Nanna, Kyle Geib, Seth Engel / Composers: Robert Nanna, Kyle Geib, Seth Engel
02
Noise Machines
The City On Film
La Vella
02:34
Writer: Robert Nanna, Kyle Geib, Seth Engel / Composers: Robert Nanna, Kyle Geib, Seth Engel
03
Take the Ghosts
The City On Film
La Vella
03:07
Writer: Robert Nanna, Kyle Geib, Seth Engel / Composers: Robert Nanna, Kyle Geib, Seth Engel
04
I Blindly
The City On Film
La Vella
04:05
Writer: Robert Nanna, Kyle Geib, Seth Engel / Composers: Robert Nanna, Kyle Geib, Seth Engel
05
Remember to Breathe
The City On Film
La Vella
03:20
Writer: Robert Nanna, Kyle Geib, Seth Engel / Composers: Robert Nanna, Kyle Geib, Seth Engel
06
Stray
The City On Film
La Vella
03:10
Writer: Robert Nanna, Kyle Geib, Seth Engel / Composers: Robert Nanna, Kyle Geib, Seth Engel
07
Kill It!
The City On Film
La Vella
01:50
Writer: Robert Nanna, Kyle Geib, Seth Engel / Composers: Robert Nanna, Kyle Geib, Seth Engel
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The City On Film Live at Schubas 08/12/2005
12-08-2005
The City On Film Live at Schubas 08/12/2005
01
Anticlamactic
The City On Film
The City On Film Live at Schubas 08/12/2005
04:19
02
For Holly
The City On Film
The City On Film Live at Schubas 08/12/2005
04:07
03
Secret Santa Cruz
The City On Film
The City On Film Live at Schubas 08/12/2005
04:23
04
Forgiveness
The City On Film
The City On Film Live at Schubas 08/12/2005
04:33
05
Astray! Astray!
The City On Film
The City On Film Live at Schubas 08/12/2005
04:25
06
How A Helicopter Sounds
The City On Film
The City On Film Live at Schubas 08/12/2005
03:54
07
I'm Afraid of Everything
The City On Film
The City On Film Live at Schubas 08/12/2005
03:27
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In Formal Introduction
(P) 2007 The City On Film
01-01-2005
In Formal Introduction
01
Anticlimactic
The City On Film
In Formal Introduction
03:13
Composers: Robert Nanna
02
Forgiveness
The City On Film
In Formal Introduction
03:49
Composers: Robert Nanna
03
Portland Maine and the Pouring Rain
The City On Film
In Formal Introduction
03:56
Composers: Robert Nanna
04
For Holly
The City On Film
In Formal Introduction
03:11
Composers: Robert Nanna
05
Lost My Lights
The City On Film
In Formal Introduction
03:20
Composers: Robert Nanna
06
How a Helicopter Sounds
The City On Film
In Formal Introduction
03:26
Composers: Robert Nanna
07
I'd Rather Be Wine Drunk
The City On Film
In Formal Introduction
02:07
Composers: Robert Nanna
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EPs
Owen / The City on Film Split EP
Polyvinyl Record Co.
02-10-2007
Owen / The City on Film Split EP
01
Good Friends, Bad Habits (Demo)
Owen
Owen / The City on Film Split EP
04:04
02
Top Shelf
Owen
Owen / The City on Film Split EP
01:49
03
Aurora Galore
The City On Film
Owen / The City on Film Split EP
02:05
04
Fahrenheit 451
The City On Film
Owen / The City on Film Split EP
01:42
American Diary
25-10-2005
American Diary
01
Mary, I'm Ready
The City On Film
American Diary
02:14
02
Pony's Last Trick
The City On Film
American Diary
03:32
03
Astray! Astray!
The City On Film
American Diary
03:19
04
You're Gonna Need That Patience Soon
The City On Film
American Diary
03:24
05
Well, It Goes Like This
The City On Film
American Diary
03:21
06
Conclusion
The City On Film
American Diary
02:14
I'd Rather Be Wine Drunk EP
The City on Film
01-01-2004
I'd Rather Be Wine Drunk EP
01
How a Helicopter Sounds (Wine Drunk version)
The City On Film
I'd Rather Be Wine Drunk EP
03:34
Writer: Robert Thomas Nanna / Composers: Robert Thomas Nanna
02
Give Me Good News
The City On Film
I'd Rather Be Wine Drunk EP
03:39
Writer: Robert Thomas Nanna / Composers: Robert Thomas Nanna
03
Picture Perfect Fiction
The City On Film
I'd Rather Be Wine Drunk EP
02:58
Writer: Robertq Thomas Nanna / Composers: Robertq Thomas Nanna
04
All the Wrong Notes (Wine Drunk version)
The City On Film
I'd Rather Be Wine Drunk EP
03:15
Writer: Robert Thomas Nanna / Composers: Robert Thomas Nanna
05
Secret Santa Cruz
The City On Film
I'd Rather Be Wine Drunk EP
02:52
Composers: Lifter Puller
Singles
The Sea Was Angry That Day My Friends
Eat The Fly
01-01-2004
The Sea Was Angry That Day My Friends
01
Trials (Solo)
The City On Film
The Sea Was Angry That Day My Friends
03:32
Writer: Bob Nanna / Composers: Bob Nanna
02
Does It Rain in Your Womb?
The City On Film
The Sea Was Angry That Day My Friends
02:24
Composers: Mind Science of the Mind
03
I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire
The City On Film
The Sea Was Angry That Day My Friends
02:40
Composers: The Ink Spots
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The My Pal God Holiday Record
(P) 2004 My Pal God Records
01-04-2004
The My Pal God Holiday Record
01
What Did Santa Claus Bring You for Christmas
The Law
The My Pal God Holiday Record
03:15
Composers: The Law
02
Merry Christmas
Silkworm
The My Pal God Holiday Record
02:47
Composers: Silkworm
03
What We Do on Christmas
Atom & His Package
The My Pal God Holiday Record
02:30
Composers: Atom & His Package
04
Back Door Santa
Lustre King
The My Pal God Holiday Record
02:17
Composers: Lustre King
05
Ha-Ha Hannukah
The Goblins
The My Pal God Holiday Record
03:28
Composers: The Gobins
06
Last Christmas
Sarge
The My Pal God Holiday Record
03:54
Composers: Sarge
07
Tonight is My New Year
Margo vs. Eiffel Tower
The My Pal God Holiday Record
04:29
Composers: Margo vs. Eiffel Tower
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