Louisville-based avant-garde chamber group Rachel's present the vinyl
debut of their 2003 full-length album systems/layers. This double LP
album release also includes the vinyl debut of Rachel's 2005 EP,
Technology Is Killing Music.
Numerous recording sessions make up systems/layers, home
recordings, field recordings, and several large ensemble sessions with
members of the Louisville Orchestra. Preliminary work for systems/
layers began in 1997, when Rachel's took to the streets of NYC armed
with a DAT recorded in search of interesting sounds. This project,
intended to address the issues of modern urban life, was set aside
while other projects kept the band's attention. However, when
Rachel's started working with the innovative New York based SITI
theatre group in 2000, these recordings were given an environment to
be completed.
Included on the last side of this 2xLP release , Technology Is
Killing Music is an ideal companion to systems/layers. Assembled in
the same cut up style, this 20-minute EP is a long-form suite
comprised of material sourced from studio sessions, live performances
and field recordings.