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(1995 – present)

Legendary cult heroes Elysian Fields have always travelled in mysterious waters. Led by the enigmatic New York co-composers Jennifer Charles (vocals) and Oren Bloedow (guitar), the music born of their collaboration is not easy to categorize. They carry a torch for , , , the cycle of death and rebirth, and the sounds of and ballads, and music, seamlessly interwoven into a style that is at once languorously romantic and tough. Their music might be described as guitar-based rock, but with the husky and sultry vocals of Charles and the filmic qualities of Bloedow’s guitar work they have also been associated with the genre of or . The duo formed in 1995 and have been making discs ever since. More information (like live dates) is often found on their myspace page - http://www.myspace.com/elysianfieldsnyc.

The two have many side projects as well. They have a Moorish inflected Sephardic band called La Mar Enfortuna, which has released records on John Zorn’s label Tzadik. Jennifer is also known as the female voice and co-writer of cult band Lovage, the other members being Mike Patton and Dan the Automator.
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click to read about The Afterlife, EF's newest work

3 Feb 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/elysianfieldsnyc

Now that you've eaten your own heart, will you ever taste ambrosia again?  Never mind that now—the Afterlife brings you sustenance of a different kind: the bitter palate of true love, as it is lived a. …

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