Latest album “Seed Songs”
“Menu” - Single - Seed Songs
“Kick Kick” Single - Seed Songs
Carmen’s second studio album Songs of the Invisible Summer Stars was released 2019 on Centrediscs. This album celebrates Carmen’s chamber compositions ranging from trios to the title track septet. Featured on the album on piano, Carmen is joined by a powerhouse of East Coast chamber musicians passionate about contemporary music: Norman Adams, Derek Charke, Nadia Francavilla, Suzanne Lemieux, Susan Sayle, David Parker and Gillian Smith. Returning as producer and percussionist, Mark Adam works with recording engineer John D. S. Adams of Stonehouse Sound to bring out Carmen’s musical explorations of her environment with a striking clarity of detail and a richness of sonic colours. Her lyrical sensibilities are informed by her song-based work and shine through with driving grooves, delicate soundscapes, interplay of space and density, all informed by her contemplation and use of field recordings from the North.
Carmen Braden’s first studio album Ravens was released 2017 on Centrediscs. An omnivorous gathering of contemporary classical compositions and original songs. Produced by Mark Adam.
“Quirky and clever pop songs with occasional nods to jazz (à la Joni Mitchell)” - Whole Note.
Carmen’s first self-released album Electroacoustic Emergence (2012) delves into field recordings from her home in sub-Arctic, as well as from international travels. Crafted soundscapes, heartbreaking sound-telling journeys, and playful bird-call grooves.