We Say It

Recorded November 20, 2011 at the space. Melissa on vocals, having just walked through the door and not seeing each other for a long time. Sky and Makiko on synth's. Marco on drums. Ito on the horn.

Heaven As Istanbul

Recorded March 25, 2012 . Small Trees germinating early springtime sounds. Dilian-Drums; Gamze-keys; Makiko-violin; Sky-bass

"12000 Trees MEGAHITS 2011" out now!

Hot Lava

Brett returned from trees haitus and joined a very hot group for another lazy configuration of trees.

Brett, Yuko, Dillian, Makiko, and Sky at the space on July 23, 2011


*** by the way... as with all these posts, you can download the mp3 by right-clicking the title of this post ***

Hazey Days of Summer

Following the Saturday when we recorded Lazy Days of Summer (see below), Yuko, Makiko and Sky were joined by Dillian on a rotating continuation of exploring Ian's gear, electric violin, drumming..

Dillian on drums and bass, Yuko on guitar, Makiko on keybard, Sky on bass, violin and drums. Recorded at the space July 10, 2011.

Lazy Days of Summer

Ian went out of town and left his keyboards and effects to experiment with. Meanwhile Sky brought an electric violin to the space, Maki employed Ian's gear, and Yuko was the Drummer... at the space, July 9, 2011

I Do He Do She Do Ze Do We Do

Some sounds on the Sunday evening of gay pride weekend, when NYC was abuzz with revelry at the legalization of gay marriage.


Ian, Lance, Dilian, Yuko, and Sky at the Space. June 26, 2011

Live on the Sidewalk at Duck Duck

A Summer Solstice fresh-air daylight improvisation on the sidewalk in Brooklyn.

sun worship musical energetic antidote to nuclear radiation and despair

Ian, Yuko Pepe, Dilian, Makiko, and Sky. June 21, 2011

Trees in Party Xpo

Ian, Ito, Dilian, Makiko and Sky play a short set at Bushwick open studios June 5, 2011

Paws and Reflect the Fivers

Another example of Ian's 'Dissonance to Consonance" with Dillian on guitar, Makiko on keyboard Sky on melodica, and Yuko on drums.

This one is dedicated to Brooklyn's legendary Jenna Gross, who is recovering from a finger injury. See her campaign here: http://www.indiegogo.com/house-of-matanza

For Shoe 51

Yuko's guitar sounds provide inspiration for a stream of guitar noodle and drum tones.

Yuko, Dillian and Sky on guitars; Makiko on drums.

Tinsel Crystal

Sky and Makiko set up in the space playing keys... waiting for the rest of the trees to arrive. (recorded May 22, 2011)

Um Aum

This residue from January of last year popped out of the home computer mp3 player this week and made it all the way into permanent orbit on the web.



Another moment of the same January night in our space...

Dissonance to Consonance

Last night, we tried Ian's instruction to start with chaotic noise, all stop together, Brett start a melody, Lance come in with some dissonance at first and then more harmony, and then everyone come in similarly moving from dissonance to consonance to end on a pure tone.

Ian, Makiko, Yuko, Brett, Lance, Dillian, Sky, and (?) at the space

Welcome to 12,000 Trees Streams!

Our first residue of trees comes from March 26, 2011 - Sky's birthday and just two days before twins' birthday.

Ian, Brett, Yuko, Lance, Makiko, Mikiko and Sky at the space.

In the Beginning...



Claveidea



Ian's Line



Yuko Start's the Circle



There is more residue from that day, and from many days before!

please check back for more sounds...