CD - Ravel in the Forest

Notes fall like raindrops, quickening pace as the clouds gather. The piano melody splish sploshes into the electronic soundscape; the trees become denser, the journey more profound. Belle Chen's new album ‘Ravel In The Forest’, leads the listener through ancient woodland, quiet clearings and tropical canopies. We're accompanied by birds, a chameleon, a dragonfly – the wonder of the natural world is imbued into this imaginary space.

‘Ravel In The Forest’ is the latest album of original music by pianist-composer Belle Chen: a playful celebration of the forests’ colourful ecosystems, and a safe space for the listeners to delve into their imagination.

"Original and provocative… feels like the sense of discovery” (Brian Eno)
#7 on UK Official Chart (Classical) 
#15 on Australia’s ARIA Chart (Classical)

Track Listing:
1. Passages of Time
2. Kingdom Animalia
3. Three Birds
4. The Chameleon
5. The Dragonfly
6. Half A Moment
7. Closer
8. And It Rains
9. Fleeting, Aromatic
10. My Deers
11. Whispering Tree
12. Birthday
13. Lone Wolf
14. Moonrise
15. Adagio, Sans
16. Assai, Assai

16 Tracks - 48 minutes

4  Panel Digipak 8pp Booklet with liner notes by Claire Jackson.

Released February 16, 2024

All tunes composed by Belle Chen except ‘Adagio, Sans’ (by Maurice Ravel)
Piano, synths, keys: Belle Chen
Programming: Belle Chen
Orchestra: Budapest Art Orchestra for 'Moonrise' and 'Closer'
Mixing engineer:  Dougal Lott, Bobble Hat Sound, UK
Additional mixing: Bobby Williams
Mastering engineer: Dave Darlington, Bass Hit Studios, NYC

Album Design: Adam Hinks
Photography: Matthew Johnson
Liner Notes: Claire Jackson
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