The Magnificent Tree

by Hooverphonic

The Magnificent Tree cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 26 September 2000
  • Label: Epic
  • Country: Belgium
  • Length: 45:27
  • Community rating: 3.7/5 from 5 ratings

Artists on this release: Phil Chill, David Daniels, Perry Montague-Mason, Cathy Thompson, Ben Cruft, Paul Kegg, Youseff Yansy, Mary Scully, Matt White, Patrick Kiernan, Rebecca Hirsch, Boguslaw Kostecki, Mark Berrow, Roland Herrington, Katie Wilkinson, Gota Yashiki, Bob Smissen, Justin Pearson, Geike Arnaert, Chris Tombling, Michiel Dutr茅, Simon Fischer, Raymond Geerts, Vaughn Armon, Bruce White, Jackie Shave, Savvas Iossifidis, Alex Callier, Luis Jardim, Eddie Roberts, Dermot Crehan

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The Belgian trio achieved massive European crossover success by wrapping their cinematic trip-hop beats in grandiose, orchestral pop arrangements. 'The Magnificent Tree' famously features the sweeping, James Bond-esque string sections of 'Mad About You', cementing their signature blend of melancholy and polished electronic lounge.

Genres

Descriptors: nature, dreamy, orchestral, downtempo, shimmering

Tracklist

  1. Autoharp (4:21)
  2. Mad About You (3:43)
  3. Waves (4:01)
  4. Jackie Cane (4:19)
  5. The Magnificent Tree (3:53)
  6. Vinegar & Salt (3:19)
  7. Frosted Flake Wood (3:16)
  8. Everytime We Live Together We Die A Bit More (3:32)
  9. Out Of Sight (3:55)
  10. Pink Fluffy Dinosaurs (3:50)
  11. L'Odeur Animale (3:47)
  12. Renaissance Affair (3:24)

Credits

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