Elysian Fields is an American band based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 1995 by the co-composers Jennifer Charles (vocals, instruments) and Oren Bloedow (guitar). Their music has sometimes been described as "noir rock", due to its sultry, dark and mysterious inflections, be it sonically or lyrically. The band uses mainly acoustic instruments, predominantly guitar, piano, bass and drums, with the occasional appearance of eastern instruments, classical strings, and subtle electronics, the focal point being the voice of Charles in the forefront.

Based in New York City, Elysian Fields have found underground success in the United States but are more popular in Europe. Since its formation, the band has won quite a devoted cult following, largely by word of mouth. The rest of the band has included many of New York's strongest players: all the members of Jeff Buckley's band, members of Medeski Martin and Wood, Ed Pastorini, Ben Perowsky, James Genus, Thomas Bartlett, Jamie Saft and members of Ollabelle have all played in Elysian Fields at various times.

Discography

  • EP - (1996) - Radioactive/Universal
  • Bleed Your Cedar - (1996) - Radioactive/Universal
  • Clinical Trial - (1997) - Diluvian
  • Queen of the Meadow - (2000) - Jetset
  • Bend Your Mind EP - (2000) - The Flower Shop
  • Dreams That Breathe Your Name - (2003) - PIAS, Diluvian, Bang! Music
  • Bum Raps & Love Taps - (2005) - Naive Records
  • The Afterlife - (2009) - Vicious Circle Records, Diluvian
  • Last Night on Earth - (2011) - Vicious Circle Records, Ojet Records
  • For House Cats And Sea Fans - (2014) - Vicious Circle Records, Ojet Records
  • Ghosts of No - (2016) - Vicious Circle Records, Ojet Records
  • Pink Air - (2018) - Microcultures, Ojet Records
  • Song For A Nun b/w Ball Drive - (2019) - Ojet Records
  • "Shelter in Place" single - (2020) - Ojet Records
  • "When We Used To" single - (2020) - Ojet Records
  • Transience Of Life - (2020) - Microcultures, Ojet Records
  • Once Beautiful Twice Removed - (2022) - Ojet Records
  • What The Thunder Said - (2024) - Ojet Records

References

  • Elysian Fields website
  • Elysian Fields Facebook page
  • Elysian Fields European label
  • Epitonic.com, a sampling of their music.
  • MySpace page
  • Jennifer Charles interviewed on Jekyll and Hyde, 106FM Jerusalem 2010