Portland, Maine-based indie trio LOVE BY NUMB3RS–co-vocalists DAN CONNOR and ANNA LOMBARD and multi-instrumentalist JON ROODS–today (March 18) have unveiled the haunting and imagery-rich video for “Oak Tree.” It’s the third single and video from the acclaimed group’s six-song EP COLOURS that was released last November. The exterior and interior scenes for the band’s self-directed video were shot at their house/studio in Maine known as South Ranch.
The “Oak Tree” video was premiered yesterday (March 17) by Americana U.K whose Andrew Frolish said, “Both the song and video are genuinely atmospheric, with the rich imagery of the video mirroring the song’s expansive sound and beautifully poetic lyrics. Anna Lombard’s vocal is elegant and haunting, delivering incredibly evocative and rich descriptive language set to a gorgeously-building melody. Lombard is joined by guitarist and singer Dan Connor, whose voice complements Lombard’s perfectly, adding depth and texture. Multi-instrumentalist Jon Roods rounds out the trio, contributing an astonishing array of instruments, including Moog synth, Hammond organ, percussion and exquisite pedal steel, all of which create dreamy sonic layers that transport us into the the heart of a relationship and a deep, immersive, all-encompassing love.”
“Oak Tree” possesses an evocative spacious sound with pedal steel and Moog synth that underlines the band’s mix of eloquent alternative, Americana and roots rock. Written by Lombard, Roods and Connor, the song is a highlight of their acclaimed current six-song EP COLOURS, produced by Roods and Lombard. The EP will be followed by a full-length album (their second) later this year.
Inspired by the book The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, “Oak Tree” is a moving and haunting song about love and devotion, with Lombard gorgeously wrapping her voice around standout lyrics like: “And just like the roots of this tree/I’ll never let you down/As long as my eyes can see/I’m gathering all your leaves/And weaving them into my crown.”
