Deborah's first three original compositions for the Spotted Peccary Music label were the cornerstone of a special compilation project released in 1994 titled "Tracks In Time", and were available only on that release. Contributing the title track and two additional themed compositions, the out of print CD captured the essence of the New American Southwest sound at the time.
Now reintroduced for the first time in over 20 years, Deborah's timeless musical visions spring forth once again to conjure up the whisper of ancient times and memories of long ago civilizations. The tracks are comprised of ambient electro-acoustic melodies with symphonic overtones and rhythms providing impressionistic and dramatic nuances with earthy provocative and folksy dreamlike soundscapes.
A definite precursor to Deborah's future releases throughout her years on the Spotted Peccary Music label, both old and new fans of her music will most certainly want to add this EP to their collection.
About the artist:
Deborah Martin's abilities as a vocalist and songwriter enable her to combine scenic melodies, rich symphonic sounds and rhythmic structures to recreate the delicate balance of life in its many surroundings.
Watercolors:
Artist notation -
"When the colours of the water were found, the painting began . . ."
-- for Marie Stile Zelano and Joseph Zelano
instrumentation -
Rhythm guitars, keyboards, percussion - Deborah Martin
Lead guitar - Bruce Fitzsimmons
Additional keyboards - Jon Jenkins
Drums - Flame Habenicht
Electric guitar - Howard Givens
Tracks In Time:
Artist notation -
"There are many roads to travel, and the world is so big . . ."
-- for Theodore and Germaine Stile
instrumentation -
Lyrics - Deborah Martin
Guitars, keyboards, vocals - Deborah Martin
Additional vocals - Jon Jenkins
Forgot In Stone:
Artist notation -
". . . and great spirits walked the earth leaving their mark upon the stone so they would not be forgotten . . ."
-- for Michelle Thomas and Christina Thomas - that all of their dreams will become reality
Instrumentation -
Keyboards, synths - Deborah Martin
supported by 5 fans who also own “Etched Into Memory”
Right from the first sound you hear, to the last note - this album will transport you to a natural place. I cannot put into words how this album has been such a huge help. It’s like a friend now - like someone who is always there. An amazing album that everyone should own. Thanks so much, Robert. darkstarr666
supported by 4 fans who also own “Etched Into Memory”
This is a very beautiful nature-related and calm piece of ambient music. And the cover: I just had to get this and I did! Amazing piece of art by itself. Similarities: music reminds me Robert Rich's Sleep Concerts / album versions and the art reminds me the abstract art by Mary Clanahan. ech0
Beautiful, carefully constructed ambient reflection on decay and loss from Portland producer Graintable; each track has its own life cycle. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 23, 2019