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Far From the Tree

by Branchroot Ensemble

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Stephen Weigel
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Stephen Weigel This album nicely balances form-based and formless experimental textures, and has a strong sense of melodic line and presence throughout. There's so much raw talent here in rhythm and energy. The algorithm would promote this album more if it knew what was good. Favorite track: Jane Hates Jazz.
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Bark 10:00
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Graft 03:00
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Jane Hates Jazz 06:52
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Eats Shoots and Leaves 04:36
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The Skin Grew Over It 07:43
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Splinter 02:56
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Rootbound 07:42
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From genre-bending, screeching highs to delicate, filigree lows, Far From the Tree, the debut album of Branchroot Ensemble, delivers an unapologetic and volatile mish-mash of experimental improvisation. The trio, comprised of Andrew Stauffer (drums), Darren Williams (tenor sax), and Nicholas Denton Protsack (cello), creates bold, unreserved, and unique sounds that defy categorization and challenge expectations. Sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, sometimes chaotic, the album showcases the eclectic influences of the musicians, ranging from free jazz and contemporary classical to avant-rock and folk. Each track is spontaneously created in a single take, without overdubs or edits, capturing the raw energy of the trio as they weave intricate textures and melodies as a singular unit. Far From the Tree is a daring and adventurous debut that invites you to join the Branchroot Ensemble on their sonic explorations.

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released May 13, 2023

All tracks composed and performed by Branchroot Ensemble: Darren Williams (tenor sax), Nicholas Denton Protsack (cello), Andrew Stauffer (drums).

Album Artwork by Darren Williams.

Produced by Nicholas Denton Protsack.

Recorded at Archouse Studios, Kelowna, BC. Mastered by Grey Market Mastering, Montreal, QC.

© 2023 Branchroot Ensemble
℗ 2023 Whatnot Records Inc.

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Branchroot Ensemble Kelowna, British Columbia

Kelowna, BC’s Branchroot Ensemble is a trio of experimental musicians who explore free improvisation and other atypical methods of music-making. The trio has been lauded for its eclectic approach to free improvisation, fusing elements of contemporary classical, free jazz, avant-rock, and folk into their performances, until each genre has become wholly unrecognizable. ... more

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