Post-rock phenom Tolstoyevsky recently announced plans for a new concept album, that relies on visuals as opposed to mere music. Instead of putting out another atmospheric, moody album of sweeping soundscapes, the Kentuckian quintet will release a DVD of dark, ominous footage of storm clouds, long roads, and rain (see above photo).
"We're really trying to break some new ground here," says harpsichordist Alan Brinkley, "we got tired of playing such long songs at our live shows, so we created this concept so that we could sit back and play the dvd for the crowd. We expect this medium to create a whole new level of bonding between musician and listener. Our dream is to expand our performances from concert halls to movie theaters all across the country. That way, we can literally play a whole tour in one night."
The movie comes out this fall on the band's own label "Woodsy Retreat" records.
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