The Sea and the Bells

by Rachel's

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  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1 October 1996
  • Label: Quarterstick
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 59:01
  • Community rating: 3.72/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Jason B. Noble, Roland, John Upchurch, Tim Summers, Thomas Harte, Reynard Rott, Christian Frederickson, Rachel Grimes, Sarah Hong, Eve Miller, Ann Kim, Edward Grimes, Matthew McBride, John Baker

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The Louisville collective greatly expanded their cinematic ensemble, fully utilizing lush string sections and gentle piano melodies to weave deeply melancholic, wordless narratives. The profoundly beautiful, slow-moving compositions seamlessly bridge the gap between traditional neoclassical chamber structures and the sweeping, oceanic textures of modern post-rock. It was deeply inspired by the maritime-themed poetry of Pablo Neruda.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental, chamber, strings, piano, atmospheric, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Rhine & Courtesan (6:40)
  2. The Voyage Of Camille (4:22)
  3. Tea Merchants (4:53)
  4. Lloyd's Register (9:48)
  5. With More Air Than Words (2:15)
  6. All Is Calm (3:17)
  7. Cypress Branches (7:44)
  8. The Sirens (2:20)
  9. Night At Sea (3:45)
  10. Letters Home (3:30)
  11. To Rest Near To You (2:48)
  12. The Blue-Skinned Waltz (3:15)
  13. His Eyes (4:24)

Credits

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