Produced in part by ARIA award winning engineer, Robin Mai (John Butler Trio ‘Sunrise Over Sea’) and mixed by the legendary Chris Dickie (The Eurythmics, Wet Wet Wet), Rachel teamed up with an exciting dream-list of Australia’s top musicians to create this chilled collection of originals. A little different from her past material…the album has been defined “a smooth, honest, and cosy offering, canvassing all the seasons of the heart”.
Under the brilliant musical direction of Bruce Haymes (Renee Geyer/Countdown band), on keys, other awesome players included John Watson (Black Sorrows/Renee Geyer), Steve Hadley (Kate Ceberano/Renee Geyer), Stuart Fraser (Noiseworks/John Farnham), Jak Housden (The Badloves/Whitlams) & Susie Ahern (Everyone) to name a few.
Rachel has penned every song on the album, and there are 13 in all to fall in love with. A couple of collaborative tracks grace the CD, including one very special ballad “Dance Upon Your Love”, created by herself and Noiseworks/Farnham band musician Stuart Fraser. Performed live and acoustic in the same booth, this was a total treat for Rachel, who’s active musical journey began at the first glimpse of Farnham’s Chain Reaction album in 1990. “It was a surreal and overwhelming experience” she says.
The CD is organic, timeless & original, and it also features an appearance by Bundy bred rapper RVL8, on her special tribute to the legend that is Stevie Wonder (the track “Candy Coloured Lunchwrap”) .
If you enjoy timeless music, we know you will like “Deciduous”.
Music industry personnel have commented:
“It’s mellow and beautiful.”
“Sounds delicious!”
“It’s ‘real’ and that’s what I like about it.”
“Deciduous is a very honest record.”
…recorded at Melbourne’s renowned home of music, Woodstock Studios!