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Julian Koster Announces The Singing Saw at Christmastime

We haven't heard much from Julian Koster over the past nine years, but the Elephant 6 multi-instrumentalist wizard is making 2008 the year of the singing saw. First came news of the Music Tapes follow-up to 1999's First Imaginary Symphony for Nomad with the 9 years in the making Music Tapes for Clouds and Tornadoes—out August 19th on Merge.

Now there's news of another Koster project: The Singing Saw Orchestra. Koster and friend Nesey Gallons interpret Christmas classics via their spooky metal friends on The Singing Saw at Christmastime—due October 7th also on Merge. Julian reminds us to keep in mind that "Singing Saws sing all by themselves. The idea that a Human Being could play one, as one might a cello or a tuba, is a common misconception perpetuated by the saws themselves for their own amusement."

The Singing Saw at Christmastime Tracklist:

1. The First Noel
2. Frosty The Snowman
3. Silent Night
4. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
5. Jingle Bells
6. White Christmas
7. Silver Bells
8. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
9. O' Come All Ye Faithful
10. O' Holy Night
11. O' Little Town Of Bethlehem
12. We Wish You A Merry Christmas

MP3: The Singing Saw Orchestra - "Jingle Bells"

Posted on 08/04/2008 | Comments(158) | Permalink

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