We Are Trees

We Are Trees is making my Saturday morning that much better than it already is.  Slept in, took a nice stroll with the pooch through Vicki Park, home brewed some  Climpson & Sons coffee, cooked up an omlette and then designed a few textile patterns.  Before I hop into a book on the oddball Viennese architect/designer Frederick Kiesler, I thought I'd share a few songs that have accompanied me so far this Saturday morning.

We are Trees is a four-piece consisting of James Nee (Guitar, Bass, Vocals), Rocky Capizzi (Violin), Pearl McReynolds (Cello) & Josiah Schlater (Percussion).  Have a listen to two tracks off their Boyfriend EP, released this past summer.

We Are Trees - Dear Chan Marshall
We Art Trees - Sunrise Sunset


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Coeur de Pirate

I added this track to a mellow playlist earlier in the week, to accompany a bit of writing.  It was one of about fifteen songs, all on the calmer side.  I shuffled through the list of tracks and had them repeat as well, intended as background sound.  Each time this track came on, however, I paused from writing and simply listened...

Perhaps the duet of a boy and girl and the paired down melody remind me of my first listen to the XX - an album that grows and grows and grows on you listen after listen after listen.  Either way, play this track alone and on repeat a few times.  You'll be taken by its calming sincerity, at least that's what I hope.

Bedouin Soundclash - Brutal Hearts (Ft. Coeur de Pirate)

And here's another track from the French speaking Canadian songwriter along a buzzing remix of the same track.

Coeur de Pirate - Commes des Enfants
Coeur de Pirate - Commes des Enfants (Le Matos Andy Carmichael Remix)

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Nap Time

I included these two tracks on an iTunes playlist titled "Nap Time."  Anytime I come across songs that might be nice to fall asleep to, I add them to the playlist.   Now, that said, these two songs certainly would fit well into other playlists, i.e. "Sandy Feet," "Sunday Brunch," "Baja," "Family Heirlooms," or "Frozen Lemonade."

You get the idea.  Take a listen and enjoy your R&R, whenever you have the chance.

Frankie & the Heartstrings - Fragile

Pool Holograph - Fireworked Beach 

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Bibio

Bibio is Stephen Wilkinson, a British producer and songwriter who makes a nice blend of electronic and folk music. His influences range from Boards of Canada to mid-century British Folk. Incorporate those influences along with his own found sounds and field recordings, and you get a unique sound altogether...and the perfect blend for summer.

Here are two track's off his most recent album, Ambivalence Avenue, including the title track.

Bibio - Ambivalence Avenue

Bibio - Lovers' Carvings

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