We know we've been quiet for quite some time, and the truth is that writing and recording music has become something increasingly difficult for us to do together. Life is constantly tugging us in different directions, but in the end, creating together as friends and as brothers is still worth striving for. Our current circumstances obliterate the importance of timely releases, of manic promotion, and, unfortunately, regular touring. But we carry on, the best we can, doing what we do when it is possible. I am hopeful that will never change.

On our last tour, our good friend Nicholas Kleczewski was able to capture on film what was, in many ways, the end of an era for us. We had all moved away from California, most of us were in different parts of the country, doing various things. We got together that summer to play some shows and record some songs, knowing that this was the end of something that had been profoundly important to every one of us.The film captures that simultaneous process of celebrating everything that has been, while mourning everything that will be lost. I think our music has always been about both of those experiences, so we hope that you enjoy what will ideally be an unusual surprise, a different expression of us and our music, as we carry on the best we can.

The film is called "On A Carousel of Sound, We Go Round," a full-length feature film documenting the band the last time we were all together. It's premiering at the Louisville International Festival of Film this Friday, Oct 2nd at 9:45 PM. Members from the band and Nicholas will be at the screening. More info and tickets can be found here: http://www.louisvillefilmfestival.org/ We're packaging the DVD together with a 14 song CD of b-sides and newer recordings, and we're releasing the two-disc set on October 13th exclusively through our webstore. See the extended trailer here: http://www.trsociety.com/tstctc/tstctc_trailer.mov We hope you enjoy

There is a moment in time that those who have attempted greatness can distinctly recall. Whether it’s an artist, parent or engineer, the long slog towards achievement is a physical and emotionally daunting journey. There comes the inevitable point, usually standing at the cusp of success, where one has to decide”Is this worth it? Could what’s on the other side ever out weigh the pain and sacrifice it took to get here?” Most never get to know the answer to that question, but then again, some do. “On A Carousel Of Sound, We Go Round” as a feature film experience, is that moment in time. Through the eyes and ears of one of America’s greatest unknown bands, The Snake The Cross The Crown personify the dreams and goals, the successes and failures, loyalty and love, and the confidence and self doubt that anyone, particularly within the confines of culture today, can relate to.