Modern Acoustic World Jazz Rock
Music Makes You Happy, 2021
9/10
Listen to Modern Acoustic World Jazz Rock
Freedom Tree consists of Steinar Aadnekvam (acoustic guitar, vocals), Rubem Farias (electric bass, vocals), and Deodato Siquir (drums, lead vocals), and together they create a very unique version of cultured jazz across these 7 tracks that were recorded live in the studio during the pandemic.
“Freedom” starts the listen with smooth and soaring singing alongside intricate guitar playing as a jam band quality enters flowing jazz ideas, and “Troubled Dogs” follows with much warmth, where fascinating guitar picking and agile drumming highlight the charming fusion climate.
In the middle, the longest track, “For All”, leads with calm moments of intimacy before abruptly shifting into sublime progressions that display an unparalleled attention to detail, while “Turn On Your Light” glides with much grace and charm amid wordless vocals complementing the beauty.
The album remains musically strong until the end, where the drumming acrobatics of “Terra Mae/Motherland” and pretty singing make this the album’s best, and “Cold Shower” exits the listen rhythmic, firm and capable of unpredictable grooves that you won’t soon forget.
Though Freedom Tree are based in Sweden, the members come from Norway, Brazil and Mozambique, and they certainly bring influences from all over the globe on this truly world music album. Originally meant just to be streamed to fans, the quality of the performance certainly warranted this proper release, which is quite evident for anyone willing to listen.
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