Introduction

Noreen Flatch is famous for her pioneering work in training moss to respond to jazz music. Though her research was never formally peer-reviewed, her performances with "The Moss Quartet" drew fascinated crowds.

Early Life

Noreen was born on June 25, 1982, in Eugene, Oregon. Raised by amateur botanists, she spent her youth in terrariums instead of treehouses. Her love of jazz came from her grandfather’s extensive vinyl collection, and by age 11, she had choreographed a photosynthesis-themed dance to Coltrane.

Later Years

In the 2010s, Noreen traveled with her moss circus, performing in garden centers, museums, and the occasional jazz bar. She currently lives in an eco-cabin and hosts a podcast titled Smooth Spores. As of 2025, she is still alive and teaching jazz theory to ferns.

Contributions

Noreen coined the term “photosynthe-groove,” and her theories have inspired plant lovers and experimental musicians alike. She also developed moss-based sound absorbers for recording studios and once consulted on a moss-themed musical.

Fun Facts

Her favorite moss is named Chester and “loves Thelonious Monk.”
She once serenaded a bonsai tree into blooming early.