Nick Zammuto, one half of the experimental music duo the Books, is releasing some solo material this December via a new single on Make Mine.

The Books’ late album, which was one of my favorite albums of 2010, was a surprising turn for the duo considering the increased use in vocals–not sampled, of course–in the music. Zammuto seems to be heading further down that road with his solo material.

With “Idiom Wind,” I can’t say much other than this: I find this song to be really beautiful. The swelling throbs of strings, dry drums, and the earnest vocals just come together into something warm, pretty, and well-arranged. I’m excited to hear what else Zammuto’s got coming down the pipe now!

This project also got some tour dates line up for 2012. Check ’em:

Feb 3: Mass MOCA, North Adams, MA
Feb 4: 92YTribeca, New York, NY
Feb 6: Brighton Music Hall, Allston, MA