The Sea and the Bells

by Rachel's

Overview

Formed out of the ashes of Rodan, this loose collective thrives on the neo-classical compositional skills of pianist Rachel Grimes, bassist/organist Jason Noble, and violinist Christian Frederickson. Augmented by a rotating cast of cellists, trumpeters, and drummers, the trio concocts an emotive symphony that, though thoroughly modern, seems timeless. The songs on The Sea and the Bells flow together so seamlessly, it almost seems like one brilliant hour-long epic composition. "Rhine & Courtesan" opens the album with a dynamic, wistful melody that evokes the feeling of riding on ocean waves, then crashes to a startling halt, only to re-emerge with a claustrophobic eeriness that foretells impending doom. Other songs continue the nautical theme, from the haunting "Night at Sea" to the hallucinatory "Letters Home." In an alternative scene where instrumental rockers are a dime a dozen, Rachel's stands out like diamonds on the ocean floor. ~ Bret Love

Product Details

Release Date:	10/22/1996
Label:	Quarterstick
UPC:	0036172003822
Rank:	159902

Tracks

1. Rhine & Courtesan
2. The Voyage of Camille
3. Tea Merchants
4. Lloyd's Register
5. With More Air Than Words
6. All Is Calm
7. Cypress Branches
8. Sirens
9. Night at Sea
10. Letters Home
11. To Rest Near to You
12. The Blue-Skinned Waltz
13. His Eyes

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Rachel's   Primary Artist
Jason Noble   Piano,Guitar,Vibraphone,Bass
Eve Miller   Cello
Christian Frederickson   Viola,Matches
Bob Weston   Bass,Trumpet
John Baker   Bells
Ann Kim   Violin
John Upchurch   Clarinet (Bass),Clarinet,Cello
Sarah Hong   Cello
Rachel Grimes   Vibraphone,Piano
Kevin Coultas   Timpani,Drums
Edward Grimes   Drums
Jim Maciukenas   Musical Saw

Technical Credits

Bob Weston   Producer,Engineer
Jason Noble   Sounds,Composer
Christian Frederickson   Composer
John Loder   Mastering
Rachel Grimes   Composer