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'''Botanica''' is a New York based band, founded in [[Los Angeles]] in 1999, led by erstwhile [[Firewater (band)|Firewater]] co-conspirator, keyboardist/singer [[Paul Wallfisch]]. Named for those mysterious stores stocking spells, potions and artifacts of ritual, Botanica features strings, musical saw, toy piano, omnichord, optigan and other odd keyboards and is known for a dynamic and eclectic mix of gypsy and punk-cabaret infused chamber rock. Members and collaborators have included [[Brian Viglione]] (of [[The Dresden Dolls]]), Jason Binnick (The Flesh, Hallelujah), Miriam Eicher (Hallelujah, Cardiac Move), [[Abby Travis]], ([[Beck]], [[Elastica]], [[KMFDM]]), Ivan Knight, ([[Stan Ridgeway]]), [[Daniel Ash]], ([[Bauhaus (band)|Bauhaus]], [[Love and Rockets (band)|Love & Rockets]]), [[Frankie Infante]], ([[Blondie (band)|Blondie]]), [[Kid Congo Powers]], ([[Nick Cave]], [[Cramps]]), Oren Kaplan, ([[Gogol Bordello]]), Matt Flynn, ([[Maroon 5]]), and Anne de Wolff, ([[Calexico (band)|Calexico]], [[Neko Case]]). Since 2002, the core of the band has been Wallfisch and guitarist/songwriter John Andrews, with bassist and vocalist [[Dana Schechter]], ([[Bee and Flower]]), recently taking over for Christian Bongers. Botanica has worked with various producers including Martin Bisi, [[Moses Schneider]], Pete Min and [[Tamir Muskat]]. ''Malediction'', the band's first album was released on Checkered Past Records in the U.S. and Cargo in Europe. Botanica toured nationally from 1999-2002, including support dates with [[16 Horsepower]], [[Super Furry Animals]] and [[Rocket From the Crypt]]. The band's subsequent albums have all been released exclusively in Europe, the last 3 through Germany's [http://www.rent-a-dog.com Rent A Dog] label. The third album, ''Botanica vs. the Truth Fish'', features a cover painting courtesy of renowned British artist [[Dexter Dalwood]]. Among TV and radio appearances in several countries, the band has taped a full concert for the legendary [[Rockpalast]] show on Germany's [[Westdeutscher Rundfunk|WDR]]. ''Berlin Hi-Fi'', Botanica's 4th album came out in May '06 and was featured as a Visions Magazine "Beauty of the Month." Botanica has toured Europe twice a year since 2002, their last appearances in October 2007 presented by the German magazines Visions, Intro and Westzeit. Botanica contributed the track ''"Broken Bicycles"'' to the [[Tom Waits]] tribute album ''New Coat of Paint'' released on [[Manifesto Records]] in 2002 and also featuring [[Screaming Jay Hawkins]], [[Carla Bozulich]], [[Lydia Lunch]] and Sally Norvell accompanied by Paul Wallfisch at the piano. Botanica's music has been used in several films including ''Men Cry Bullets'' (Phaedra), and ''The Takedown''(Dimension/Miramax). Botanica, (with ex-[[The Jesus Lizard|Jesus Lizard]] David Sims), is featured in [[Greg Pritikin]]'s film "Dummy" (Artisan Entertainment), starring [[Adrien Brody]] and [[Milla Jovovich]]. Wallfisch also scored the film.
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Botanica
| image =
| caption =
| origin = [[Los Angeles]], [[United States]]
| genre = [[Alternative rock]]
| years_active = 1999–2014
| label = [[Rent a Dog]], [[Al!ve]]
| associated_acts = [[The Ministry of Wolves]], [[The Dresden Dolls]]
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| website = {{URL|http://www.botanicaisaband.com/}}
| current_members =
| past_members = [[Paul Wallfisch]]<br/>John Andrews<br/>[[Brian Viglione]]<br/>Jason Binnick
}}

'''Botanica''' was a New-York based band, originally founded in [[Los Angeles]] in 1999. It was led by [[Firewater (band)|Firewater]] co-conspirator, keyboardist/singer [[Paul Wallfisch]]. The band was named after [[Botánica]] stores, which trade in folk medicine, amulets, and other products regarded as magical or as alternative medicine. On 15 January 2014, the band announced via its Facebook page as well as its official website that it was "on indefinite leave".<ref>{{cite web |url= http://botanicaisaband.com/|title= Botanica loves you | access-date= 12 November 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.facebook.com/Botanicaisaband/posts/10152179868561798 |title= DEAR FRIENDS, FANS & SUPPORTERS | access-date= 12 November 2017 }}</ref>

From 1999 to 2002 ''Botanica'' chiefly toured the US, including support dates for [[16 Horsepower]], [[Super Furry Animals]] and [[Rocket From the Crypt]]. Since then, Wallfisch lived and worked primarily in Europe. This included a five-year contract (from 2010 to 2015) as musical director of the [[Theater Dortmund|Theater Dortmund, Germany]]. ''Botanica'''s subsequent albums were all released as a Rent A Dog/Alive label. Consequently, Botanica's tours from 2002 onward also focused on Europe, especially Germany.

Botanica's music has been used in several films including ''Men Cry Bullets'' (Phaedra), and ''The Takedown (''Dimension/Miramax). Botanica, (with ex-[[The Jesus Lizard|Jesus Lizard]] David Sims), is featured in [[Greg Pritikin]]'s film "Dummy" (Artisan Entertainment), starring [[Adrien Brody]] and [[Milla Jovovich]]. Wallfisch also scored the film.

The band released what would be its final album, ''What do you believe'' in 2012, followed by a European tour that finished in July 2013. Afterwards, Wallfisch initially focused his musical efforts on a new project with [[Alexander Hacke]] (of [[Einstürzende Neubauten]]), [[Mick Harvey]] (of [[Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds]]), and [[Danielle DePicciotto]], called ''[[The Ministry of Wolves]]''. Thence forward, he has mostly written for [[soundtrack]]s, but also played live with changing collaborators.

==Members and Collaborators==
''Botanica'''s line-up changed considerably over the years, with collaborators turning into members and vice versa.
Since 2002, the core of the band consisted of Wallfisch and guitarist/songwriter John Andrews. [[Dana Schechter]] (of [[Bee and Flower]]) took over from [[Christian Bongers]] around the same time and stayed with the group up to the recording of its 2010 album ''Who you are''. [[Jason Binnick]] already provided bass on some tracks on that album and fully replaced Schechter during subsequent live shows and what turned out to be the band's last album, ''What do you believe''. For that album and the supporting tour, [[Brian Viglione]] of [[The Dresden Dolls]] joined the group, replacing [[Dave Berger]].


==Discography==
==Discography==
*Malediction—Checkered Past Records [1999]
*''Malediction'' — Checkered Past Records [1999]
*With All Seven Fingers—Subway Records/Alive Distribution [2002]
*''With All Seven Fingers'' — Subway Records/Alive Distribution [2002]
*Botanica vs. the Truth Fish—Rent A Dog/Alive Distribution [2005]
*''Botanica vs. the Truth Fish'' — Rent A Dog/Alive Distribution [2005]
*Berlin Hi Fi—Rent A Dog/Alive [2006]
*''Berlin Hi Fi'' — Rent A Dog/Alive [2006]
*The Magnetic Waltz—Rent A Dog/Alive/Different [2007]
*''The Magnetic Waltz'' — Rent A Dog/Alive/Different [2007]
*americanundone—Rent A Dog/Alive [2009]
*''americanundone'' — Rent A Dog/Alive [2009]
*Who You Are [2010]
*''Who You Are'' — Rent A Dog/Alive [2010]
*What Do You Believe [2012]
*''What Do You Believe'' — Rent A Dog/Alive [2012]


==Compilations & Soundtracks==
==Compilations & Soundtracks==
*"Broken Bicycles" on the compilation "New Coat of Paint"--Manifesto Records [2000]
*"Broken Bicycles" on the compilation "New Coat of Paint"—Manifesto Records [2000]
*"Pray" on the Ox Fanzine compilation #49—Cargo Germany [2003]
*e—Rent on the Ox Fanzine compilation #49—Cargo Germany [2003]
*"Dummy" film soundtrack featuring "Dead Prophet, "Let's Go" and various film cues—Jellybean/Sony [2004]
*"Dummy" film soundtrack featuring "Dead Prophet, "Let's Go" and various film cues—Jellybean/Sony [2004]
*"Three Women" on the Between the Lines compilation—Vienna Songwriting Association/EMI Austria [2008]
*"Three Women" on the Between the Lines compilation—Vienna Songwriting Association/EMI Austria [2008]


==External links==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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*http://www.botanicaisaband.com
*http://www.myspace.com/botanica
*http://www.rent-a-dog.com
*http://www.differant.fr
*http://www.hotellounge.de
*http://www.checkeredpastrecords.com{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
*http://www.songwriting.at


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Latest revision as of 14:24, 2 May 2024

Botanica
OriginLos Angeles, United States
GenresAlternative rock
Years active1999–2014
LabelsRent a Dog, Al!ve
Past membersPaul Wallfisch
John Andrews
Brian Viglione
Jason Binnick
Websitewww.botanicaisaband.com

Botanica was a New-York based band, originally founded in Los Angeles in 1999. It was led by Firewater co-conspirator, keyboardist/singer Paul Wallfisch. The band was named after Botánica stores, which trade in folk medicine, amulets, and other products regarded as magical or as alternative medicine. On 15 January 2014, the band announced via its Facebook page as well as its official website that it was "on indefinite leave".[1][2]

From 1999 to 2002 Botanica chiefly toured the US, including support dates for 16 Horsepower, Super Furry Animals and Rocket From the Crypt. Since then, Wallfisch lived and worked primarily in Europe. This included a five-year contract (from 2010 to 2015) as musical director of the Theater Dortmund, Germany. Botanica's subsequent albums were all released as a Rent A Dog/Alive label. Consequently, Botanica's tours from 2002 onward also focused on Europe, especially Germany.

Botanica's music has been used in several films including Men Cry Bullets (Phaedra), and The Takedown (Dimension/Miramax). Botanica, (with ex-Jesus Lizard David Sims), is featured in Greg Pritikin's film "Dummy" (Artisan Entertainment), starring Adrien Brody and Milla Jovovich. Wallfisch also scored the film.

The band released what would be its final album, What do you believe in 2012, followed by a European tour that finished in July 2013. Afterwards, Wallfisch initially focused his musical efforts on a new project with Alexander Hacke (of Einstürzende Neubauten), Mick Harvey (of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds), and Danielle DePicciotto, called The Ministry of Wolves. Thence forward, he has mostly written for soundtracks, but also played live with changing collaborators.

Members and Collaborators[edit]

Botanica's line-up changed considerably over the years, with collaborators turning into members and vice versa. Since 2002, the core of the band consisted of Wallfisch and guitarist/songwriter John Andrews. Dana Schechter (of Bee and Flower) took over from Christian Bongers around the same time and stayed with the group up to the recording of its 2010 album Who you are. Jason Binnick already provided bass on some tracks on that album and fully replaced Schechter during subsequent live shows and what turned out to be the band's last album, What do you believe. For that album and the supporting tour, Brian Viglione of The Dresden Dolls joined the group, replacing Dave Berger.

Discography[edit]

  • Malediction — Checkered Past Records [1999]
  • With All Seven Fingers — Subway Records/Alive Distribution [2002]
  • Botanica vs. the Truth Fish — Rent A Dog/Alive Distribution [2005]
  • Berlin Hi Fi — Rent A Dog/Alive [2006]
  • The Magnetic Waltz — Rent A Dog/Alive/Different [2007]
  • americanundone — Rent A Dog/Alive [2009]
  • Who You Are — Rent A Dog/Alive [2010]
  • What Do You Believe — Rent A Dog/Alive [2012]

Compilations & Soundtracks[edit]

  • "Broken Bicycles" on the compilation "New Coat of Paint"—Manifesto Records [2000]
  • e—Rent on the Ox Fanzine compilation #49—Cargo Germany [2003]
  • "Dummy" film soundtrack featuring "Dead Prophet, "Let's Go" and various film cues—Jellybean/Sony [2004]
  • "Three Women" on the Between the Lines compilation—Vienna Songwriting Association/EMI Austria [2008]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Botanica loves you". Retrieved 12 November 2017.
  2. ^ "DEAR FRIENDS, FANS & SUPPORTERS". Retrieved 12 November 2017.
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