The Ordinaires

The Ordinaires were an experimental nine-piece ensemble from New York City that pushed boundaries through innovative instrumentation and avant-garde arrangements. Active until 1991, the group blended traditional orchestral elements—including violin and cello—with electric guitars and drums to create a distinctive sound that challenged conventional rock and experimental music conventions of their era.

The band’s approach to composition and performance reflected the downtown New York experimental music scene of the 1980s, where genre boundaries were deliberately blurred. Though their catalog remains relatively obscure, The Ordinaires' commitment to orchestral experimentation and unconventional ensemble dynamics contributed to the broader landscape of alternative and experimental music during their active years.