Dragon Trees by Dragon Trees
"If this experimental collaboration between prolific Belgian composer, Lucio Marechal and American songwriter, Jessica Røki Kilroy were a film, it might be described as a twisted vision child between "Un Chien Andalou" and David Lynch's "Twin Peaks". Moments of dreamy jazz interrupted by violent punk phrases melting to cathedral serenity...make for a dark, beautiful and worthwhile sojourn."
Kilroy and Marechal met in 2010 while Jessica was on tour in Belgium. Lucio contacted her years later to translate, arrange and record vocals on some of his compositions. During this process, Dragon Trees was born.
We're honored 5 time Grammy award winning engineer, Ryan Freeland (Ray Lamontagne, Aimee Mann, Bonnie Raitt, Carolina Chocolate Drops) generously took time out of his busy schedule to work his magic on the album. http://www.ryanfreeland.com
Tracklist
| 1. | New One | 4:46 |
| 2. | Hawk | 3:00 |
| 3. | Walking on the Line | 2:58 |
| 4. | Unknown Future | 1:57 |
| 5. | Radio | 4:01 |
| 6. | So Far I Know | 1:42 |
| 7. | No Man Besides You | 2:49 |
| 8. | Be an Icon and Die | 2:15 |
| 9. | Primal Toys | 2:39 |
| 10. | Final Walk | 2:07 |
Credits
Composition, Guitars & Bovy Pianos: Luc Marechal
Translation, Arrangement & Vocals: Jessica Røki Kilroy
Drums & Percussion: Alain Chafwehe
Sax: Laurent Meunier
Violin: Ales Ulrich
Bass: Ludovic Medery
Piano: Johan Dupont
Production: Luc Marechal & Didier Masson
Mastering: Blake Bickel of Dynamic Sound Service
Recording: Didier Masson at Riessonart Studio, Liège, Belgium
Mixing: Luc Marechal & Ryan Freeland
License
All rights reserved.
Songwriter & composer, Jessica Røki Kilroy draws inspiration from the rivers, rocks & creatures that roam mountain heights & open lands. Her new project incorporates field recordings of natural sounds into compositions & live performances. Through such work, she hopes to raise awareness for conservation issues & the rapidly disappearing soundscapes of our natural lands. Discography featured here.