About Abrasive Trees, From Press- Release.Experimental rock band Abrasive Trees have announced a Bandcamp-only release of their live album Nothing Exists For A Second Moment.
Amidst waves of psychedelic improvisation, intricate live-mixed visuals, spectral spoken word, howling dogs, delayed cello, and layers of distortion, the album reveals a band shifting from delicate instrumentation to intensity with unnerving ease.
Recorded under the eaves of an ancient barn, the album documents a sold-out show the band performed during 2021 at Hatch Barn in Devon near to where the 5-piece is based. The title of the album is taken from the Buddhist philosophical concept known as 'subtle impermanence' which explains how within each moment things appear and then cease completely - barely existing at all.
Singer/guitarist Matthew Rochford said "It was an incredibly special night. Mark Beazley of Rothko came and played a set with us, Matt & Lucy from Pale Blue Eyes recorded our set perfectly and we had such a wonderful night. The energy in the room is WHY we do this."
Jess Wooler added "Abrasive Trees shows are always immersive processes contrasting meditative, magical and explosive elements. It was an important moment for us and the album brings this across perfectly."
The band, which features members of Bella Union's Silver Moth are known for their ever-evolving experimental rock which started as a bedroom project and a huge list of collaborators (including Jo-Beth Young, Mark Beazley, Laurence Collyer, Seb Rochford, Steven Hill and Peter Yates) and now centers around Rochford, Ben Roberts, Jay Newton, Will Tyler and Jess Wooller.
The album is available from Bandcamp (release date Friday 16th June) on CD, chrome cassette, and download. There is a launch gig at Hatch Barn, Loddiswell, Devon on the same date.
Bandcamp Link: https://click.mlsend.com/link/c/YT0yMjM2OTU1OTY4NTczMjgyNzY5JmM9YzFlNCZlPTAmYj0xMTU2NTY2NTYyJmQ9aDlhOWo2dg==.Agvcapnwd17Jd8Xj3xwh13TMR2I_8fN2QpyZFjVqKRU
Launch gig: https://click.mlsend.com/link/c/YT0yMjM2OTU1OTY4NTczMjgyNzY5JmM9YzFlNCZlPTAmYj0xMTU2NTY2NTY2JmQ9aTZvNHA3dw==.Eg4GFbeGvYeRfGoA6OQmVKvNfT1KOOv-b4GgqamLsIg
Track listing:
Before
Now You Are Not Here
Kali Sends Sunflowers
Moulding Heaven With Earth
Replenishing Water
Bound For An Infinite Sea
Album Credits
Recorded and mixed by Lucy Board and Matthew Board
Mastered by Mark Beazley
All songs written by Matthew Rochford
Jerome Hitchens - Drums and percussion
Jay Newton - Guitar and keys
Ben Roberts - Cello, keys, bass
Matthew Rochford - Vocals and guitar
Jess Wooller - Live visuals
Jo Beth Young - Vocal sample on Before; spoken word sample on Moulding Heaven With Earth
Hempston - added howling
Graphic design - Paul Newson
Photos by Sophie Gould
With thanks to Mark Beazley, Christian Murison, Mark Arnold and Ben Addicott.
Recorded at Hatch Barn, Saturday 9th October 2021
Interviews/podcasts/queries: Sophie - shapta@mail.com
The Review
From this album I will review two track that really caught my attention "Before and "Moulding Heaven with Earth". Lets began.
The first track that I reviewed is, "Before". This track starts out with a zen feel to it. You could get lost in all the different sounds playing in unison. The guitar and vocals are hypnotic, with the guitar's bright sound all though the track with a twist at the end. Everything starts to play backwards. It give the track a unique melodic sound. This track is a instrumental, and an absolutely fantastic track. I really enjoyed this track. and I think readers you will like it too.
The Second track I reviewed is, "Moulding Heaven with Earth" This track too starts out with a hypnotic guitar, bass, creating a melodic sound of unison. The vocals are spoken words that say, "I Tried To Mould Heaven and Earth, My effigies crumble, And My Offerings dispersed." Like the track the vocals are just as hypnotic. This track would make a good good track for mediation for those who mediate. I really enjoyed this track also. Like "Before" it to has a sound that you could immerse yourself into.
In conclusion, This is a really good album to do some soul searching. This whole album has a feel of the mystical to it. Transcends you to a many dimensions of sound. Readers Please give this album a listen. You just might get lost in it.
Review by: SchizoFranic
Link: https://linktr.ee/SchizoFranic
