The xx have teamed up with The Vinyl Factory to showcase a unique audio-visual collaboration with video director Saam Farahmand, and create a deluxe limited edition version of their critically acclaimed debut album, voted the ‘best of 2009′ by The Guardian and FACT magazine, among others.
xx: A Sculpture of the Album finds Saam creating “a 3D physical interpretation” of the band’s debut album, xx, which will be displayed at The Vinyl Factory in London for six days from January 8-12, 2010 (opening times below).
The sculpture utilises film, light and sound via three specially created audio-visual units (each unit representing one member of the band with a mix of exclusively filmed footage and mixed sound), and every visitor will enjoy a totally unique experience of xx. According to the press release, it’s nothing less than a totally new way to immerse yourself in a record.
To celebrate this landmark event, fans will have the opportunity to purchase a deluxe vinyl version of The xx’s album, exclusively crafted by The Vinyl Factory . Available exclusively from Phonica (the record shop located above The Vinyl Factory gallery space), fans can buy a limited edition, gatefold version of xx that will include the album on heavyweight 12” vinyl and a second 12” that will feature the brand new Matthew Dear remix of The xx’s VCR on one side, and an etching on the other. The package also includes three prints of stills taken from Saam’s footage, one of each band member, signed by each band member.
xx: A Sculpture of the Album
The Vinyl Factory
51 Poland Street
London W1F
Opening Times:
Friday 8th January: 11.30am-8pm
Saturday 9th January: 11.30am-7.30pm
Sunday 10th January: 12midday-6pm
Monday 11th January: 11.30am-7.30pm
Tuesday 12th January: 11.30am-7.30pm
Entrance: Free
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