The Twilight Sad @ Paisley Abbey

I usually dismiss any concert that incorporates an orchestra into a band’s performance. #Metallica This is different.

There is no doubt that I am a fan of The Twilight Sad. I’ll see them anytime I can; I’ve seen them in the broad daylight at Club Deville, I’ve seen them in the dark at Red7, I’ve seen them play acoustic at Home Slice, I’ve seen them at the real Emo’s. James’s intensity on stage is balanced by a quiet and calm disposition off stage. I have spoken with the band several times over the years and they always remember our previous exchanges. I am a fan.

So when I read that performed with the Royal National Scottish Orchestra as part of the Spree Festival, I fretted, but fretted, I should have not. This is quite awesome. 500 people got to watch this collaboration in the Paisley Abbey. It must have sounded amazing with a genuine weight afforded by venue and players. Watch the video after the break, but even cooler, download the songs performed for the price of an email address.

Fourteen Autumns & Fifteen Winters is getting a reissue, FWIW…

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