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:	10/25/2010
Label:	Quarterstick / Touch & Go
UPC:	0036172003815
Rank:	89627

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. The Sirens
9. Night at Sea
10. Letters Home
11. To Rest Near You
12. The Blue-Skinned Waltz
13. His Eyes

Album Credits

Performance Credits

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

Technical Credits

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