Tree, gather up my thoughts
like the clouds in your branches.
Draw up my soul
like the waters in your root.

 

In the artieries of your trunk
bring me together.
Through your leaves
breathe out the sky.

by J. Daniel Beaudry

 

"The Electric Tree" is the brand new, third album of Tigerforest, an ambient electronica project by German composer Gunnar Spardel.
Together with a wonderful array of guest musicians like Doug Hammer, Michael Ghiggeri, Roccisano and breathtaking vocalists like Amethyste, Jennifer Hershman, Hannah Ray, Kim Berry and Madelin Zero he creates an emotional, heartfelt homage to nature's wonders.

This album features a strong blend of atmospheric pads, upbeat beats, expert layering of assorted keyboards and chill-out/electronica effects, as well as a production that is flawless in every aspect. The music is upbeat, even when it takes a time out to contemplate. It is inspirational in feel, and the compositions are worth taking the time to appreciate. Fans of this type of music will find themselves spirited away to a world of audio delights certain to erase stress and move the soul.

 

01. Sunrise over Key West

02. Finding my way (featuring Annalisse May)

03. Misty (featuring Doug Hammer on Piano)

04. Days in the Sun (featuring Jennifer Hershman)

05. Exit to Heaven

06. Another Answer (featuring Hannah Ray, Piano by Doug Hammer)

07. Airborne (featuring Michael Ghiggeri on Acoustic Guitar)

08. Antidogmatism (featuring Doug Hammer on Piano)

09. Mirror Veil (featuring Madelin Zero)

10. Cascade (featuring Roccisano on E Guitar)

11. Holding On (featuring Amethyste)

12. Teach me to dream

13. Out to Sea (featuring Kim Berry)

14. Dancing on a memory

15. Moment of Grace* (featuring Doug Hammer on Piano)

16. Sunswept Drive (featuring Doug Hammer on Piano)

*= adlibs by Amethyste

 

 

The CD comes in a beautiful packaging including a nice booklet with all the lyrics of the songs. The front cover is designed by Key West based photographer Alan Maltz. Please visit his studio if you are ever in the Key West area or visit his website here!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
         
       

 

inspiration

The Florida Keys are a coral archipelago in southeast United States. They begin at the southeastern tip of the Florida peninsula, about 15 miles (24 km) south of Miami, and extend in a gentle arc south-southwest and then westward to Key West, the westernmost of the inhabited islands, and on to the uninhabited Dry Tortugas. The islands lie along the Florida Straits, dividing the Atlantic Ocean to the east from the Gulf of Mexico to the west, and defining one edge of Florida Bay. At the nearest point, the southern tip of Key West is just 90 miles (140 km) from Cuba.

 
audio mastering
bio

The audio mastering was done by german electronic producer Gerd Wienekamp, better known as one half of the band Rainbow Serpent.

The sound truly is amazing. Please visit the Rainbow Serpent page.

 
artwork
the inner eye

The beautiful front cover "Free Spirit" was done by amazing Florida based photographer Alan Maltz! Find out more about Alan's work here.