Black Onassis are aware of their unconventional lineup in regards to their live performances. When recording their debut - which mixes psychedelic guitar rock with pulsing electronica - rather than opting for a traditional format with a lead singer, Chris chose to work with guest vocalists, with lines going out to members of The Duke Spirit, M83, The Cooper Temple Clause and more. So to compensate for the fact that they would be touring with no singer, the band teamed up with filmmakers and visual artists to incorporate a huge visual element to the show. Using light and projection, they have crafted a presentation that is tailor-made for each song resulting in an extreme and elaborate visual and sonic environment that floods the senses:
"One thing that’s inspired me a lot to write music is movies and not just watching them, but listening to the music in them as well. That’s been a massive influence for me, even back in the Kasabian days. From classic John Williams stuff to Ennio Morricone. I want things to be visually interesting as well as sonically good.
The fusion of sight and sound is the perfect marriage in terms of stimulation, and we wanted to put a lot of thought into making it an overall experience for our fans."
