Progressive rock master Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree, Storm Corrosion, etc.) is back with a massive new record named The Overview, due out March 14. The record clocks in at 42 minutes long and features two tracks – "Objects Outlive Us" and "The Overview".
"The Overview is a 42-minute long journey based on the reported 'overview effect,' whereby astronauts seeing the Earth from space undergo a transformative cognitive shift, most often experiencing an overwhelming appreciation and perception of beauty, and an increased sense of connection to other people and the Earth as a whole," said Wilson of the record and its title.
"However, not all experiences are positive; some see the Earth truly for what it is, insignificant and lost in the vastness of space, and the human race as a troubled species. As a reflection of that, the album presents images and stories of life on Earth, both good and bad."
The Overview sees Wilson backed by frequent collaborators drummer Craig Blundell, keyboardist Adam Holzman, guitarist Randy McStine, and lyrics from XTC's Andy Partridge that help form the story that drives "Objects Outlive Us."
In addition, The Overview will be accompanied by a full-length film directed by Wilson's longtime visual collaborator Miles Skarin. Both the film and the album will be officially unveiled with a world premiere event and exclusive Q&A session taking place on February 25 at London's BFI IMAX.
