Atomic, by Emily Francis Trio

Atomic

by Emily Francis Trio

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Pre-order of Atomic. You get 2 tracks now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it’s released.

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releases May 23, 2024

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FREE SIGNED POSTCARD with every physical pre-order! Originally planned for digital release only, we have now decided to release a limited run of physical copies so you can own a piece of this very beautifully crafted artwork by our team James, Alex & Leo.

The CD is presented in a card wallet, with gloss finish. Postcards will be selected at random from our four main track artwork designs and will be signed by all band members.

Includes digital pre-order of Atomic. You get 2 tracks now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it’s released.

shipping out on or around May 23, 2024

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1.	After The Rain 03:55	info	buy track
2.	Lydian Child 03:25	info	buy track
3.	Atomic
4.	Don't Forget To Feed The Orchid
5.	Lydian Child (Acoustic)

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Atomic explores themes of conflict and turmoil, the importance of wellbeing, and even the supernatural, with the Trio’s customary approach to melody-driven, dynamically rich, and sonically ambitious compositions.

Keyboardist and bandleader Emily Francis projects melody and harmony with an emotional intensity and laser-like focus on one hand, but Atomic also finds her at her most free-wheeling to date, soaring with the crackling energy of her synth leads and mix of retro and futuristic sound designs.

Bassist Trevor Boxall juxtaposes the fundamentally ‘old-school’ character of his tone, bringing thunderous low end, with an exploration of what the bass guitar can deliver on a recording with effects-laden and other-worldly treatments.

Jamie Murray’s explosively creative drumming demonstrates an enormous, and at times, restrained, pocket, leaving space for moments of impulsive inspirational touches, backed by his peerless facility.

Atomic places melody front and centre, employing cinematic-style leitmotif, propelling the music forward with driving rhythm and groove. The sound palette plays a vital role in bringing characters within the music to life.

Influences for Atomic are also more widely drawn. The Trio is well-known for its blend of 60s/70s electro jazz, synth-heavy prog, and reflections of both the Scandinavian and New York scenes, the core of which are all felt here. However, Atomic also shows more direct pop leanings, as well as borrowing from vintage TV sci-fi themes, and 20th Century contemporary classical and film scores.

The music takes the smaller, the internal, and paints it on a large canvas, whilst addressing the big issues facing us today by bringing them down to a human level. All underpinned by an optimism and reflective joy in three musicians finding ways to further develop their understanding and push their boundaries.

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releases May 23, 2024

Written, arranged and performed by Emily Francis Trio

Emily Francis: Keyboards, Synthesizers, Glass Harp, Piano
Trevor Boxall: Bass
Jamie Murray: Drums

Recorded at Livingston Studios, London, UK
Engineered by Marcus Locock & Ethan Brewerton-Harper
Mixed by Jason Kingsland, Atlanta, USA
Mastered by Neil Pickles at Pierce Entertainment Mastering, London, UK

Produced by Emily Francis, Trevor Boxall & Jason Kingsland

Photography by Leo Zoghaib
Art Direction and Design by James Flint & Alexandra Brittain

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Emily Francis Trio London, UK

Fast becoming one of the hottest young groups on the British Jazz scene, the Emily Francis Trio are a London based group who combine influences from Jazz-Funk, Soul and Progressive Rock with a traditional improvised sensibility, resulting in fresh and exciting compositions. ... more

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