Episode 55: Rachel Barton Pine (part 1)

Rockstar Violinist Podcast

*This is part 1 of our 2-part extended interview with Rachel Barton Pine. Find part 2 on our channel.* Rachel Barton Pine is one of the most recognized names on the classical music scene today. She made her debut as a soloist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at age 10. Since then, she’s gone on to perform with orchestras all over the world, as well as with many of rock’s biggest names such as Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and Steve Vai. She performs on the “ex-Bazzini, ex-Soldat” Joseph Guarnerius del Gesu (Cremona, 1742), and when plugging in Rachel plays a 6-string Wood Violins Viper electric violin. Tracks heard in this episode: INTRO - Blood Drunk - Earthen Grave BREAK #1 - Little Diamond - Bird on the Wing Jigs - Blues Dialogues album BREAK #2 - Dismal Times - Earthen Grave BREAK #3 - Black Sabbath/Ozzy Rock Quartet - Recorded at MWROC, 2013 BREAK #4 - Organic Metal Framework - Solo - Family Fridays with RBP - Nov 13, 2020 Learn more about Rachel at rachelbartonpine.com. Listen and subscribe to Rachel's wonderful 'Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine' podcast at rachelbartonpine.libsyn.com. Rockstar Violinist is the Electric Violin Shop podcast, hosted by Matt Bell and featuring interviews with the most creative and noteworthy electric strings performing and recording artists. Electric Violin Shop is the world leader in amplified strings. Shop at www.electricviolinshop.com or contact us at [e-mail] for advice.