News: In The Studio With The Metropole Orkest...

Last weekend, the Metropole Orkest, with whom Tori will be performing in Amsterdam on October 8th, announced on Facebook that they would be in the studio with Tori this week. After some initial confusion, they’ve clarified that they are working on new arrangements of several of Tori’s songs, prepared by John Philip Shenale, one of Tori’s long-time collaborators, especially for the performance.

It’s still not clear whether or not these sessions are for a studio release or are just rehearsal recordings to work out the kinks for the performance. While the latter does seem more likely at this point, the Orkest has released orchestral albums of the music of pop musicians. For instance, Moke, a Dutch band who will be performing with the Metropole the night after Tori’s concert, will be releasing an album recorded with them earlier this year. So, it certainly is possible that a commercial release with Tori will evolve out of this project but whether one does or not remains to be seen.

In any case, keep an eye on the Orkest’s Facebook and Twitter as they have been posting updates and some photos from their time in the studio this week.

Update: More clarification from the Metropole Orkest about this week’s studio sessions:

To all you Tori fans out there let’s clear one thing up, we’re only rehearsing for next weeks’ concert. So don’t get your hopes up for a new CD!