EVA TREE: Sail Away

Eva Tree

Sail Away

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Hauntingly beautiful vocals and warm sing-along harmonies. "Back-porch" instrumentation with guitars, mandolins, dobro and accordian.

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CD:Sail Away

Canadian singer-songwriter, Eva Tree (Ay-vah), has just released her second full length CD, Sail Away. Her introspective and hauntingly beautiful songs liken her to other pared down confessional singers like Beth Orton, Fiest, and Australian crossover-country singer, Kasey Chambers.

The instrumentation of guitars, mandolin, dobro and accordion infuse the album with a sepia sun-drenched old-time mountain sound which charms with its back porch simplicity and complete lack of pretension.

The singing is raw and unadorned to a stripped down beauty, and most choruses are complimented by producer Jude Davison. His harmonies add a warmth of tone that combine with Eva’s vocal to create a complexity and sweetness of sound which is right at the crossroads where heart-yearning melancholy meets joyful.

Eva Tree hearkens from the same deep mountain woods of British Columbia as The Be Good Tanyas. She often crossed musical paths with Sam Parton and Frazey Ford (of The BGT’s) as she honed her music at tree planting camps, living rooms and open mics throughout Canada. The song, That’s Alright, called out for Frazey’s breathy harmony, and so Eva and her ensemble drove the recording gear up to Vancouver and completed the recording there. In a moment of inspiration, Eva also called on another of Vancouver’s emerging groups, The No Sh*t Shirleys. In a wonderfully raucous familial flurry (one of The Shirleys is Eva’s sister) some fantastic harmonies were recorded on the album’s closing track, Heavy Load, giving it a blues-gospel feel. Eva’s father, poet Blake Parker, is also featured on this hand-clapping, foot-stomping track.

What’s exciting about this album is that the songs were written to interweave with the radio/video script, The Princess and the Kid, a post-modern fairytale/myth written by her father, Blake Parker. Tree says that “by immersing myself into Blake’s poetic and fantastical narrative, I found a voice for new and unique characters. The project was incredibly liberating and enabled me to really sing into the songs and make them my own in a way I had not before.”

Eva had the rather unusual experience of growing up in a house with no bathroom or electricity as part of a raggle-taggle community of artistic hippie-gypsies. While working on this project, she says “I suddenly and all at once discovered my history and heritage through fascinated eyes, and found a wealth of songwriting material. This project opened a geyser in me, and the songs continue to flow. With Sail Away, I’m attempting to integrate the old with the new, have a slow dance with melody, and tell stories while I do it. “

For the full story check out www.evatree.com

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  • beautiful!
    author: Cadre Simpson

    Eva, thank you for your lovely CD, I purchased it yesterday, and I have been listening to it all day today, I have been crying through every song, it is beautiful. It is such a great achievement, to put together such a great body of music. I hope that your shows and promotion are going well.

  • Enchanting!
    author: Jonine Collins

    I took my daily 3+ miles walk today and took Sail Away to keep me company. And what extraordinary company that CD is! The music is enchanting and resonates of grace. Use of the mandolin and clarinet was unexpected and set the harmonies apart. When I read the insert I understood why the sound was so rich, so enhanced by the input of so many coming together. "Do not weep by my grave" is special to me as well. Thank you for creating such a gift of music for others.

  • Soulful roots!
    author: Brad Warren

    Eva Tree has one of those rare voices that is big, passionate, relaxed, and sweet at the same time. Soulful roots and Americana music, poetry, and fine musicianship with her remarkable band. These guys do it right.

  • Magical,soulful,uplifting
    author: Richard Damien

    Eva Tree has done it again!With a range of styles i.e folk, blues,rock and gospel, Eva proves that she is one of the top singer/songwriters today.Magical,soulful,uplifting!

  • Fantastic!
    author: john-mclaughlin

    Nicely done harmonies, precise instrumentation - you got some pros working with you on this project, and it's a keeper. - John

  • Beautiful!
    author: Melissa Woodward

    Eva - What a beautiful and soulful CD! What a wonderful job you and your team have done! My 3 year old daughter loves the CD too. When she hears the music she pretends to be a ballerina and dances all over the house

  • Love it!
    author: Sasha Lees

    picked up your CD. Love it! Mystical, down to earth, and true - your voice opened up some old memory banks.

  • beautiful voice and songs!
    author: Reg Meuross

    It was a real pleasure to meet you and hear your beautiful voice and songs. You have a lovely, strong presence, I can't put my finger on it but it comes across in your performance and I'm sure it will take you just about wherever you want to go.

  • WOW !!
    author: Ian Lang

    Fabulous album from Eva.......wonderful songs...great playing ! Check 'Strangest Man' ..gorgeous cello intro ! Big suprise on the last track..soulful vocals and great feel ! Seattle is full of great talent right now....get started here !

  • Lovely songs!
    author: Amy Roberts

    This CD is just beautiful. Eva's voice is so sweet and strong and the songs themselves are so powerful.

  • We love this album!
    author: Jill and Randy Boucher

    We have loved this CD--every time I drive I crank it up and sing along with your beautiful music. I played it for my friends and family along the way and everyone has said how great it is. Each song has a special quality to it--just when I think I've found a favorite the next song comes on and I'm like "oh I love this one too..".

  • Gorgeous!
    author: Anna Coogan

    Eva's voice is just so beautiful it stops you in your tracks.

  • Wonderful Album!
    author: Norm Johnson, Music Community Resources

    Sail Away is just great! It is very well produced without losing any intimacy of sound. Eva can be very proud. I think it is destined to become a classic.

  • I'm loving it!
    author: Connie Welker

    I am loving your album! Mahalo for the signed copy, I am spreading the word and sharing the tunes. So happy to hear that it is being so well received. You have worked so hard for this, may you shine brightly for as long as your heart desires!

  • An incredible piece of work!
    author: Alan Cackett — Maverick Magazine

    "A highly recommended rootsy Americana album to treasure. I honestly have not been moved by an unknown artist like this since I first heard Mindy Smith four or five years ago."

  • sweet folk fairytales!
    author: L M Pettinger - Americana UK Magazine

    Eva Tree has ever such a pleasant and pure folk voice, reminiscent of Thea Gilmour's quieter sister. Though sometimes placed in the alt-folk box, with the Banharts and Newsoms, she's really a far more straightforward artist than that suggests. The songs stand up in their own right without any need to attach them to a postmodern fairytale. Particularly strong is the old time feel of "Half mast", with gloriously subtle clarinet, and the lovely dobro on "Hurricane". It's really quite gorgeous.

  • Sail Away is lovely
    author: elifmusic

    you have a beautiful voice and approach;loved 'sail away' and 'Hurricane' especially. all the best to you! peace, elif

  • Sweet!
    author: Lisa Bernard

    I absolutely love your voice, I can hear the Natalie Merchant comparison but you have your sweet unique style that excels. The songs are a great pleasure to listen to. All the best from your fellow Canuck Lisa

  • Wonderful songs
    author: Ian Thornton

    Really enjoyed listening to your songs. I spend half of my time by the sea, and "Sail Away" makes me want to just jump in the boat...

  • Beautiful disc
    author: Drew Dundon ~ The Mountain radio

    It's a pleasure to play your new music on Sunday Brunch, your cd really is beautiful - glad to get the date for your release party too. I'll be sure to spread the word.

  • Sail away on a wonderful musical trip
    author: Bruce Hunt

    Until you get a chance to see Eva in concert then you'll have to settle for her newest CD- and what a delight it is! Sail away on a wonderful musical trip with great songs and of course Eva's beautifully enchanting voice.

  • This CD is 11 tracks of pure magic.
    author: Christie Aitken

    As I listened, the stories wove their silken threads around me. The lyrics are soul-searching, honest and sung with true conviction, while the music’s varied styles and instrumentation captivate the listener right up to the last satisfying number. Let Eva’s luscious voice envelop you and sweep you away to a world where heaven meets earth.

  • Words and music to live by!
    author: Meara Schreiber

    What a moving collection of songs! Lilting melodies and lyrics that cut right through to the heart of things... Lullabies and anthems for each and every day! Many thanks for the gift of song you bestow upon my eager ears...

  • Really soulful!
    author: Michelle D.

    Very soulful, healing songs. Reflective and honest.

  • Super!
    author: Jonathan Stroud

    I love your last album, but this one's even better. Keep up the good work!

  • I'm loving it!
    author: Connie Adams

    The male female vocal harmonies are perfect for singing along. Super sweet!

  • Beautiful songs!
    author: Joni Downs

    I love your voice and songs! I recieved this CD as a gift and can't stop playing it.

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