Mr. Yellow Tree is New Zealand singer-songwriter Phil Madsen’s debut album; however Auckland-born, Phil (the second youngest of a musical family of eight children) is no stranger to the stage, Phil has been performing with his family since the age of four.

Phil will be well-known to many New Zealanders, with two top-20 hits under his belt, regular performances at Coca Cola Christmas in the Park and with key New Zealand orchestras. The power of Phil’s performance of Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ at last years’ SkyCity Starlight Symphony was recognised by the Sunday Star Times “Even Freddy Mercury refused to sing Bohemian Rhapsody live because the notes were too difficult but Phil Madsen sang it all the way through, perfectly, and the crowd went wild.”

Mr Yellow Tree is a timeless album, which has developed organically as Phil himself has grown as an artist. This selection of original tracks has the diversity and honesty to resonate with both young and old.

The album has a melodic and upbeat take on life, demonstrating Phil’s diversity as a singer-songwriter, as well as a talented musician and producer.

Mr Yellow Tree includes the song; ‘Dancing On The Moon’ which has already received significant local and international airplay and earned Phil a top-five nomination in this year’s APRA Silver Scroll Awards. Phil also performed this single at the 2009 Coca Cola Christmas in the Park.”