The Music Tapes

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The Music Tapes
Julian Koster of the Music Tapes
Background information
Origin	United States
Genres	Indie, experimental, psychedelic rock
Labels	Merge, Elephant 6
Members	Julian Koster Robbie Cucchiaro Albert Birney Andy Gonzales Thomas Hughes Andy Lauer Ian Ludders

The Music Tapes is an experimental pop music and performance art project of Elephant 6 member Julian Koster (also of Neutral Milk Hotel). The Music Tapes is characterized by unusual orchestrations (such as singing saw and bowed banjo), the use of musique concrète and narrative storytelling, vintage home-recording practices, and musical inventions (like the 7-foot Tall Metronome and Static the Singing Television). They are also known for their unique live performances, such as the Caroling and Lullaby tours that bring them into the homes of fans, and theatrical shows like The Traveling Imaginary, which takes place in a circus tent.