WE ARE GOLDEN
2008-2010
Recorded at Jupiter Studios by Martin Feveyear
Josh Roman on Cello
Ace Rock Drummer John Hollis
Multi-instrumentalist Rob Witmer
Rock Guitar Player Aaron Taylor
Monster bassist Steve Newton
We Are Golden was a band formed by Seattle art scene veterans Sarah Rudinoff and Gretta Harley. The band mixed rock and blues rhythms, classical instruments creating melodic, full spaces in the music and a dash of Weimar Republic cabaret attitude- giving them a unique sound.
The music is distinguished by a lush piano that goes from rock percussion to classical melodies, powerful vocals, virtuosic cello playing- (Joshua Roman, the Seattle Symphony's youngest principal player in their history creates tongue and cheek Hendrix on his 400 year old cello as well as sweeping emotional melodies), lyrical guitars, eastern influenced clarinet parts, and a rhythm section willing to take risks as well as hold tight.
We Are Golden released a 5-song EP that was recored by Martin Feveyear (Brandi Carlisle, Modest Mouse, Jesse Sykes). Both women come from varied art and music backgrounds. They came together through their love of melodic rock-n-roll and passions for the music of Joni Mitchell, Frank Zappa, Prince and The Pixies. Rudinoff and Harley, along with Elizabeth Kenny, went on to collaborate on writing the rock music play, These Streets.
Reviews
"We Are Golden seamlessly combines Sarah Rudinoff's theatre chops and lusty voice with Gretta Harley's accessible punk rock songwriting aesthetic. The result is original, thought-provoking, cello-filled and fun."
Carla DeSantis Black, ROCKRGRL Magazine Founder
"Sarah Rudinoff sings from wa-a-a-a-a-y down deep in the gut, and her buttery voice flavors every molecule of air you breathe."
Sara Niegowski, The Seattle Weekly
"They flaunt a rich, klieg-lit sound akin to strings-laden indie crossovers like Beirut and DeVotchka”
Jonathan Zwickel, The Seattle Times
