Bit-Tuner’s new album «EXO» marks a milestone in his work. Focussing on musical storytelling and atmospheric depth, he is releasing a widescreen and beatless opus that invites listeners to dive deep into his sonic worlds. To a great extent, the album was written and recorded towards the end of his 2-year stay in Athens.

Influenced by topics like the social and structural turmoils of the past years, the strong connections between communities and the sensation of being in an economic deadlock, Bit-Tuner wrote an album that urges to be listened to in a (self-)reflective way. It is a call to listeners to listen closely, delve into the sounds surrounding them in the very moment and draw a quiet but firm inspiration from within.

Filmmaker Joerg Hurschler takes the album a step further by creating a 40-minute animated video that will be screened, mixed and live scored exclusively during Bit-Tuner’s concerts in 2020. The film follows the dramaturgy of the album, creating a visual narration based on its atmosphere. It is the story of molecular objects being propelled into a world similar to ours, where they operate, interact and affect their surroundings, creating and leaving behind something new and strange. Joerg Hurschler’s carefully crafted 3D animations add another layer: What is it that surrounds us, and how do we approach and interact with forces that are beyond our (apparent) reach?
The combination of Joerg Hurschler’s visual storywold and Bit-Tuner’s atmospheric music congregate into an audiovisual experience between the disciplines.