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Saffron
Lalitree Darnielle
4:39
2
Bodies of Water
Lalitree Darnielle
3:48
3
Forest Fires
Lalitree Darnielle
2:16
4
Days of Grace
Lalitree Darnielle
3:17
5
You Are Returning
Lalitree Darnielle
3:25
6
Blackthorn Winter
Lalitree Darnielle
3:33
7
Forest Flowers
Lalitree Darnielle
1:47
Lush, unconventional, delicate, and alluring, Forest Fires explores how the natural world embodies and reflects the themes of human desire and longing. Using instruments such as violin, viola, and cello layered with electronics, drums, and electric guitars, these songs reach across genres and eras to pull listeners in.
Credits
Lalitree Darnielle wrote the songs and string arrangements, created the electronic drums and synths, and sang vocals.
Matt Stutzman played guitar, electric and upright bass, violin, viola, cello, piano, and acoustic drums, and sang backup on "Days Of Grace".
Recorded in Durham, NC
Mastered by Brent Lambert at the Kitchen, Carrboro NC
Supporters are saying
Steve Wiener
Striking and captivating string arrangements laced with subtle electronic elements convey the 7 fantastic songs and pieces on Forest Fires. Anchored on top by the engrossing voice of Lalitree Darnielle. Matt Stutzman's instrumental performances are precise and emotive, and perfectly execute these beautiful compositions. Forest Fires is a rich, alluring album, that despite only being 22 minutes, is a deep, rich, and satisfying listening experience.