A Fine Frenzy
Californian singer songwriter Alison Sudol aka A Fine Frenzy will release her third studio album ‘Pines’ on January 28th 2013.
The album forms part of a larger body of work called ‘Pines’ which is a fable written by Alison about a pining tree who is given the chance to make a life of her own choosing and is ultimately a story about nature’s fight for survival.
Having drawn inspiration from the Redwood forests and the dramatic landscapes of Northern California and Washington's Cascade Mountains, Sudol has written thirteen beautiful songs as a soundtrack to the tale.
There will also be a companion book and short film to fully bring the project to life. The animated film ‘PINES’ (produced by TakePart, the digital division and Social Action network of Participant Media) integrates hand-cut sets, puppets, stop motion, physical effects, and layered glass to augment the depth and texture of the film.
The ecological consciousness which is evident throughout ‘Pines’ has been an integral part of Alison’s life since growing up in Seattle. She also serves as a Goodwill Ambassador for the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and performed at the 2011 Environmental Media Awards, subsequently joining their Young Hollywood Board, which supports school gardens in urban area.