Ruffled Feathers, by Flightless Birds Take Wing

Ruffled Feathers

by Flightless Birds Take Wing

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1.	Bell Bird 06:38	buy track
2.	Bin Chicken 01:16	buy track
3.	Brolga 05:11	buy track
4.	Bush Turkey 05:50	buy track
5.	Emu 03:17	buy track
6.	Noisy Miner 03:14	buy track
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'Ruffled Feathers' emerged from jam sessions between original flightless birds Marike & Madeleine who invited Meanjin’s drumming superstar Benjamin Shannon along for the ride! The album draws inspiration from various Australian birds, both flightless and otherwise, and channels that inspiration into a diverse yet cohesive collection of jazz, ambient and experimental infused tunes - all completely improvised in the studio, in one session.

Combining field recordings, synths, piano, saxophone, drums and electronics, their sound draws extensively from the diverse musical backgrounds and eclectic talents that Benjamin, Marike & Madeleine each bring to the album to further push the boundaries of their self-proclaimed "Tropical Ambient Bangers" style.

As solo artists, Marike, Madeleine and Benjamin have created audiences throughout Australia as well as internationally through their extensive individual outputs and various collaborations. Ruffled Feathers is a musical celebration of the trio coming together for a brief moment in time in glorious Meanjin.

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released November 9, 2023

Madeleine Cocolas: piano, electronics, field recordings
Marike Van Dijk: saxophone, organelle, field recordings
Benjamin Shannon: drums, percussion, drum programming

Recorded by Marly Lüske at Alchemix Studios
Mixed and Produced by Madeleine Cocolas, Marike Van Dijk and Benjamin Shannon

“Head of a Cockatoo” artwork by Aert Schouman

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Flightless Birds Take Wing Brisbane, Australia

Flightless Birds Take Wing is the brainchild of musicians Marike van Dijk and Madeleine Cocolas, who have invited Meanjin drumming virtuoso Benjamin Shannon along for the ride on their latest album 'Ruffled Feathers'.

Combining field recordings, keys, saxophone, drums and electronics, they push the boundaries of their self-proclaimed ‘Tropical Ambient Bangers’ style. ... more