Released on , via Carpark Records , Underneath the Pine marked a significant shift for Chaz Bear (formerly Bundick). While his debut, Causers of This , was a cornerstone of the "chillwave" movement built on laptop production and samples, this follow-up was recorded using all live instrumentation and no samples. Critical Reception
: Original .zip files from 2011 were often heavily compressed MP3s (usually 128kbps or 192kbps). Modern streaming platforms offer crisp, high-bitrate audio, and lossless formats.
Because Bundick had moved away from his electronic roots toward a funky, 70s-inspired sound, the "zip" file for Underneath the Pine
: Anchored by a slow-burning, soulful groove, this track introduces jazz-inflected chords and breezy harmonies that evoke a sense of bittersweet nostalgia.
A haunting, mid-tempo track that showcases Chaz’s ability to build atmosphere using minimal percussion and eerie keyboard stabs.
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