Over
the past six years, classically trained vocalist Eleanor Kleiner and
French bassist Elie Brangbour have traveled the world on an adventure that
began when the two met at the London Center of Contemporary Music in 2004.
With a shared passion for music and travel, they took their unique brand
of folk/rock across continents, logging enough frequent flier miles to
make any avid traveler jealous.
Full of imagery and stories of the human condition, The Whispering Tree's
songwriting is the backbone of their sound and has been heavily influenced
by their travels abroad, which have taken them from South America to
China. Following a seven month gig in Macau, The Whispering Tree
returned to New York City and released their first full-length album, Go
Call the Captain, to great reviews.
Deli Magazine called The Whispering Tree “easily one of the strongest
bands to emerge from the New York indie music scene” and The Big Takeover
named Go Call the Captain “one of the most luminous albums of the year.”
They've won first place in the Songdoor International Songwriting
Competition and Eleanor’s enchanting vocals earned her a nomination as
Best Female Vocalist of the Year in the South Bay Music Awards.
Perhaps it's the way The Whispering Tree have so subtly woven their
international influence and classical training into their distinct and
honest sound that makes them stand out amidst the crowds and the sounds of
New York City - and the world.
