Rachel Gaudry
Country of origin:
Australia
Type of music generally:
Folk with hints of pop
Status:
Most recent release, Bright Window, 2003
See also:
Rachel Gaudry's site
Comparisons:
Paula Cole, Sarah McLachlan, Beth Orton
Covers/own material:
Own; occasional cowriting
General comments:
Rachel Gaudry has a lovely voice and makes good contemporary folk. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Recommended first album:
Either
Recordings:
leaving traces
Release info:
2001—Teacup Music—2002; The Virt Records—VRT1001
Availability:
Australia and U.S.; see the Virt Records site for further information
Ecto priority:
Recommended
Group members:
Rachel Gaudry—vocals, piano, Rhodes, keyboards
Guest artists:
Naomi Star—backing vocals on 4 tracks
Mark Punch—acoustic guitar
James Muler—electric guitar, acoustic guitar on 1 track, acoustic solo on 1 track
Leon Gaer—bass
Chad Wackerman—drums, percussion, keyboards
Produced by:
Chad Wackerman
Comments:
This is a very nice album. Rachel Gaudry reminds me of other singers, but she has her own style. The melancholy "When Fortune has Gone Dry" is a great song. "Sunshine in My Pocket" is delicate and emotional.
"Loose Inside My head" is a little like Beth Orton and has a nice carefree feel.
Not the most original music, but that hardly matters when it sounds this good. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Bright Window
Release info:
2003—Tea Cup Music—TCM002
Availability:
See website for availability
Ecto priority:
Recommended
Group members:
Rachel Gaudry—vocals, backing vocals, Wurlitzer, piano, Rhodes, organ, keyboard
Guest artists:
Sam Hawksley—guitars, loops, backing vocals, acoustic guitar, lap steel, swell guitar, susings guitar, moog guitar, electric guitar, keyboard, cymbals, dobro, echoplex, shaker, slide guitar, tambourine
Matt Fell—mellotron, flute, strings, scrags banjo, clarinet, celeste, shaker, tambourine
Leon Gaer—bass, fretless bass
Chad Wackerman—drums, percussion
Louise Perryman—backing vocals
Ben Butler—electric guitar, wind guitar, rhythm guitar, echo guitar, e-bow guitar
Blaine Whitaker—clarinet
Bill Risby—accordion, piano, Hammond organ, keyboard, Wurlitzer, pipe organ, vibraphone, pump organ
Sarah McGregor—feature vocal
Matt Fellinksy—cello
Produced by:
Sam Hawksley
Comments:
This album is so sweet and lovely. Gaudry picks up where the last album left off and that's a good thing. "Sunny Wings" opens the album with a nice laid-back vibe. The jazzy "Suppertime" hints at something darker. "Screaming Alone" is a standout. A bluesy, trip-hoppy gem that oozes melancholy. "Everywhere you go" is like early Paula Cole. Gaudry's vocal is joyous and sincere. "Brand New Day" is a hopeful and strong song. All in all she's made another fine album. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Thanks to Anna Maria Stjärnell for her work on this entry
