Brian Robert Jones Shares Comedic Musical Theater Album About The Louisiana Purchase (And Hayley Williams Is On It)
If you've seen a Vampire Weekend, Paramore, or Hayley Williams show in recent years, Brian Robert Jones was the guitarist onstage with the big afro. When not playing sideman for some of the best alt-leaning pop-rockers in the biz, Jones has been working on a behemoth project of his own. The post Brian Robert Jones Shares Comedic Musical Theater Album About The Louisiana Purchase (And Hayley…
Brian Robert Jones, guitarist of Vampire Weekend, Paramore, and Hayley Williams' band, has unveiled his latest creation - a nearly two-hour musical album titled "Weezyana: The Louisiana Purchase Musical." The lengthy project spans 42 tracks, incorporating both Broadway-like songs and narrative segments, reminiscent of Veggie Tales' style. Reddit users can find this comedy album listed as humorous under the comedy genre on streaming platforms.
The unique project chronicles the life of Thomas Jefferson, with Jones taking on all lead vocals and assembling an impressive cast of friends to complement his performance. As Jones shared on Instagram, the album "will tell you the whole story of the musical with songs and plot summaries in between each track." The suggested method for listening is the long-form lyric video on YouTube, which clocks in at approximately 2 hours, urging listeners to gather their friends for a watch party.
Interestingly, Hayley Williams, lead vocalist of Paramore, makes an appearance in the album. While the specific purpose of her inclusion remains unclear, listeners are encouraged to explore the project and discover the connections themselves. One tidbit of information that fans may find amusing is a reference to Louisiana's own Lil Wayne, though it's uncertain whether he plays a role in the story at this point in the album's development. To explore this comedic musical theater album, check out the accompanying lyric video below.
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