Oddleaf (France) for Symphonic Prog

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   Oddleaf sprang to life in early 2020, when Carina Taurer 
(keyboards) and Mathieu Rossi (flute) decided that after a decade of 
early and mediaeval music, it was high time for some prog-rock. They 
gave birth to an all-new set of original material. And during 2021, they
 took on quite a few new members: Olivier Orlando (guitar and bass), 
Clément Curaudeau (drums), and vocalist extraordinaire Olivier Marcaud. 
Despite this, Marcaud was no longer able to show dedication towards the 
project by late 2023; as a result, he took away his singer hat and gave 
it to Adeline Gurtner. This simply strengthened the natural and feminine
 qualities as part of the ensemble persona.

Oddleaf
 proudly cites inspirations from the progressive music scene of the 
1970s; their appreciation for the aesthetic qualities of 70s music is 
evident in their fondness for the timeless sounds produced by 
keyboards—particularly Mellotron and Hammond organ. At the same time, 
Oddleaf embraces modern technologies and sounds, notably through the use
 of the electronic flute, which belongs to the family of electronic wind
 instruments. 

After performing live in 
small venues, the band had the privilege of being the support act for 
Franck Carducci, a French multi-instrumentalist regarded by Progarchives
 as a crossover prog artist.

The next 
significant milestone for Oddleaf was the recording of their debut 
studio album. This has been lovingly crafted over many months since the 
initial recording sessions commenced in October 2023.
At long 
last, their debut album, "Where Ideal and Denial Collide," is now
 available as a CD. This edition includes unlimited streaming through 
the complimentary Bandcamp app, along with a high-quality download in 
FLAC format. Download available in 24-bit/44.1 kHz.

Official website: https://oddleaf.net/
Bandcamp: https://oddleaf.bandcamp.com/album/where-ideal-and-denial-collide
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oddleaf-music/videos
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddleaf.official/

Where Ideal and Denial Collide (2024) 

1. The Eternal Tree 02:06
2. Life 11:31
3. Ethereal Melodies 07:55
4. Back in Time 14:24
5. Prelude 01:04
6. Coexistence - Part I 11:20
7. Ethereal Melodies (Clip Edit) 07:35 

Album review by LiveProg: