Talk Amongst the Trees
Eluvium · 2005
54 min · 8 tracks · ambient music
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with delicate piano melodies, creating a tranquil atmosphere that invites introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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New Animals From the Air — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its expansive soundscape that gradually envelops the listener, establishing a sense of otherworldliness.
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Taken — Spanning over 16 minutes, this track exemplifies Eluvium's ability to build tension and release through layered textures, creating an immersive listening experience.
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Calm of the Cast-Light Cloud — With its serene piano lines and subtle atmospheric shifts, this track encapsulates the album’s overarching theme of tranquility amidst complexity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's layered soundscapes and evolving structures create an immersive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features long, evolving tracks that often blend ambient textures with minimalist piano motifs.
- Each piece gradually builds layers of sound, creating a sense of depth and space that invites the listener to immerse themselves.
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent ethereal quality, while the latter half introduces more dynamic shifts in tone and intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- serene soundscapes for reflection
- dynamic progression with peaks
- immersive listening for nature lovers
- wave-like pacing for patience
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy engagement
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2005, Talk Amongst the Trees is Eluvium's third studio album, following the acclaimed albums Ghosts of the Great Highway and An Accidental Memory in the Case of Death. At this point, Eluvium was solidifying his identity within the ambient music scene, showcasing his evolving compositional techniques and deepening emotional resonance.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Max Richter· Stars of the Lid· Brian Eno
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 New Animals From the Air 10:47
- 2 Show Us Our Homes 4:46
- 3 Area 41 0:58
- 4 Everything to Come 5:40
- 5 Calm of the Cast-Light Cloud 5:30
- 6 Taken 16:56
- 7 We Say Goodbye to Ourselves 2:09
- 8 One 7:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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