'Trying Hartz' samples the first decade of the Danielson/Danielson Famile/Br. Danielson oeuvre attesting generously to the movement of the work as a whole, from protominimalist eccentric gospel band to prog-metal-dread outfit to music hall choir toindie rock one-man band to outsider art celebrity to family man and family member. It's aperfect starter volume for listeners who have not had the pleasure of engaging with the evolution of this unusual, surprising, and incredibly moving musical consortium. Contains rare live radio session performances as well as rare live show performances, in addition to studio tracks. 'Trying Hartz' release will be accompanied by a series of Danielson videos that Daniel Smith commissioned fellow artists and friends to create.