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Topic: The Arborists (U.S.) for Prog FolkPosted By: Svetonio
Subject: The Arborists (U.S.) for Prog Folk
Date Posted: August 11 2014 at 12:33
"The Arborists is a collaborative project exploring new ideas in folk or acoustic music through the use of unique...instrumentation/sonic textures and thoughtful lyrics. Primarily comprised of Alex Bedard, Adam Burris, Antoine Martel, and Josh Spencer, the band's intimate live performances are juxtaposed with fully orchestrated recordings to provide a different experience in each medium.
The band:
Alexandra Bedard: Cellist, vocalist, and co-songwriter, Alexandra is just some girl with big aspirations and good friends. Music is one of the many creative outlets through which Alex expresses the joys and sorrows of life. Choosing the cello over ballet lessons at age 7, Alex is classically trained but always looking for new ways to break the contemporary mold. She over-thinks, but is convinced that anything is worth expressing if someone else can feel something from that expression. Because, ultimately, genuine connections are some of the best feelings we can experience, and Alex has joined The Arborists to live, learn, grow, and keep connecting.
Alex Cherney: Alex is not one of the greatest to walk this earth, he simply is. A biped (not to be confused with a pedophile) who loves to make people around him smile, Alex finds his communication methods best suited for the arts. Starting from humble origins on Long Island, NY, Alex has been involved with several musical projects and film endeavors for as long as he can remember. If you want to see where Alex sleeps at night (strictly platonic, he swears) text him @ 514 224 6351
Antoine Martel:
Antoine is a Canadian/American singer/songwriter hailing from the largest city in the Evergreen State, and it is easy to tell. Flannel and earth tones govern his wardrobe, his acoustic sound is reminiscent of a simpler time, and he often sports a robust beard. Studying music at McGill takes up most of his time but he is always drawn to the acoustic guitar in the late hours of night."
Comes in a beautiful sleeve with text designed by Antoine Martel and artwork featuring the lovely watercolor paintings of Alexandra Bedard (Front, Back, and CD).
Includes unlimited streaming of A Place For You to Run Away via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 5 days
edition of 50
released 20 May 2014
Alexandra Bedard - Cello, Back-Up Vocals Stuart Bremner - Synths, Whistling Alexander Cherney - Guitar, Vocals (track 5), Back-Up Vocals, Percussion, Synths Gareth Dicker - Violin, Back-Up Vocals Nick Ferraro - Saxophone (track 6) Neil Heaton - Piano Alan Mackie - Bass Antoine Martel - Guitar, Vocals, Back-Up Vocals, Mandolin, Claves Guillaume Pilote - Drums Milan Simas - Clarinet (track 3)
Artwork by Alexandra Bedard Recorded at McGill University Mixed and Mastered by Stuart Bremner Recorded by Stuart Bremner and Jordan Strum
Spoken word excerpt from: http://www.upworthy.com/are-you-happy-and-in-love-here-s-why-that-makes-you-so-sad?g=3&c=ufb1" rel="nofollow - www.upworthy.com/are-you-happy-and-in-love-here-s-why-that-makes-you-so-sad?g=3&c=ufb1
Replies: Posted By: ClemofNazareth
Date Posted: August 16 2014 at 17:50
Svetonio,
These guys are on the review list over in the Dandelion Patch. I'm kind of ambivalent, great acoustic guitar but honestly I don't hear much here that is particularly new or innovative. We'll see what Ken has to say.
------------- "Peace is the only battle worth waging."
Albert Camus
Posted By: Svetonio
Date Posted: August 16 2014 at 20:04
Thank you ClemofNazareth.
Posted By: Aldebaran_Well
Date Posted: October 05 2014 at 06:17
Please include them in the archives!
The band itself claims to be prog folk and I agree.
There is a very interesting combination of folk,jazz and classical elements.
------------- Some men are hunting hawks,some men are busy bees, some louder than a storm,others silent as the trees, but we're all dressed up as one,noone stands out in the crowd, We're strangers in this town.
Posted By: ClemofNazareth
Date Posted: December 20 2014 at 17:14
Good news. The Arborists have been approved for Prog Folk. I'll add them as soon as I get Orpheus GhostSong done.
------------- "Peace is the only battle worth waging."
Albert Camus
Posted By: Svetonio
Date Posted: December 20 2014 at 20:20
^
Posted By: kenethlevine
Date Posted: January 04 2015 at 15:55
I am adding the bio. I am going to put the country as Canada since they seem to be based in Montreal
now http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=9154" rel="nofollow - added
Posted By: Svetonio
Date Posted: January 05 2015 at 11:28