Thursday 29 November 2007



Lost and found


I know you know Peter Björn and John’s infectious “Young Folks” single from late last year, and I’m pretty sure you know that the call and answer female vocalist on that track was Victoria Bergsman, formerly of The Concretes. You probably already know that Bergsman is now working and recording under the name Taken By Trees, and that her debut, Open Field, was released earlier this year. Why do I know you know all this? Because you’re a discerning QBiM reader whose finger is on the proverbial pulse of the throbbing vein of indie music-dom.

Bergsman has been able to create more from less. With the simplest instrumentation and the power of her unique vocal phrasings, she has breathed life and substance into Open Field. Album opener “Tell Me” is built on a plucked guitar, some well-timed percussive echoes, and Bergsman harmonizing with herself. the result is magical. I love the song “Julia” because she pronounces it “Yulia”, and it’s unexpected and catches you by surprise each time. It’s charming and it’s a reminder that while language can be shared, every one’s experience of it is unique. Clearly, I’ve been taken by Taken By Trees, and hope that you take to them to.

Taken By Trees “Lost and Found”
~ from the album Open Field, 2007 (Rough Trade)

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