'Music for Trees' is Mike Nelson's first full-length release.  Drawing influences from chill-out kings Bonobo and Thievery Corporation to lo-fi hip hop, funk, reggae and ambient film score styles, 'Music for Trees' is a quirky, imperfect jam session; complete with dance hall bass 'n drums and a whole lot of blood 'n sweat on the vox, trumpet, bass, guitar and synthesizers.

Mountain Smoke

Studio glam 70's/80's chorus on da Fender Rhodes.  Drum machine bass, baby!

My Sunshine

So much music in the 80's would never have been possible without Herbie Hancock stretching his hands in rock, pioneering epic synthesizer techniques e.g. the vocoder. These sounds are heard in almost all modern pop music from the 70's forward.  This track is a nod to his influence, specifically "Sunlight" and "Thrust."  Trumpet phrasing influenced by my all-time favorite trumpet master, Roy Hargrove.

Perfect Match

The sound track ending to a sad, rainy 70's love story.  You can hear the radio in the background as the mood develops.  This is THE SOUND of Late-Nite Radio.  Off-rhythm drum kit and lo-fi sprinkles give respect to much of the 70's obscure records responsible for building beats later sampled in what became hip-hop.  Much respect!  Fender Rhodes with phaser leaves a haunting tingle under your skin...

Closing Credits Theme

Fine - Feathered Friend

Abstract Motifs

Heartbeats

Say Goodbye

Undertones

In These Times Of Trouble

Sea Smoke

Hiraeth

A smoky, 70s style country/rock song to kick those Monday blues!

North Of Nowhere

A cut-down groove so you can relax, chill, sip a cocktail or cook a fantastic meal.  Goes great with company!

Mike Nelson Music

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