Rachel's

Rachel's was an American chamber music group that formed in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1991. Former Rodan guitarist Jason Noble played music individually and referred to himself as Rachel's but then began collaborating with core members violist Christian Frederickson and pianist Rachel Grimes. The group's work was strongly influenced by classical music, particularly inspired by the minimalist music of the late 20th century, and its compositions reflect this. While the trio formed the core part of the band, the group's recordings and performances featured a varying ensemble of musicians, who played a range of string instruments (including viola and cello) in combination with piano, guitars, electric bass guitar, and a drum set that included a large orchestral bass drum. A key influence on the music of Rachel's was the music of the English composer Michael Nyman, whose music the group's work resembles in both instrumentation and compositional style.

Members

• Christian Frederickson: Viola, Laptop
• Edward Grimes: Drums, Vibes, Sampler
• Rachel Grimes: Piano, Organ
• Greg King: Films, Keyboards
• Eve Miller: Cello
• Jason Noble: Guitar, Bass, Sampler

Releases

• Handwriting 1995 Quarterstick Records
• Music For Egon Schiele 1996 Quarterstick Records
• The Sea And The Bells 1996 Quarterstick Records
• Selenography 1999 Quarterstick Records
• Full On Night 2000 Quarterstick Records
• Systems/Layers 2003 Quarterstick Records
• Technology Is Killing Music 2005 Three Lobed Recordings
• Rotating Mirror DVD self-released
• Significant Others 2002 self-released
• A Warm Body digital 2013 self-released

Links

• https://rachels.bandcamp.com/
• https://www.discogs.com/artist/103201-Rachels
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel%27s