Deep Roots Hidden Waters

Personnel includes: Deborah Martin (vocals, keyboards, bass, glockenspiel, bells, rainstick, shakers, samples); David Stile (electric guitar); John R. Larsen (keyboards); Matthew Stuart, Tony Levin (bass); Coyote Oldman (Michael Graham Allen & Barry Stamp) (cedar flute, Ican panpipes, medicine whistle).
Engineers: Howard Givens, Jon Jenkins, Philip Kolb.
Personnel: Deborah Martin (vocals, keyboards, percussion, sampler); Philip Kolb (vocals); Howard Givens (guitar); David Stile (electric guitar); Mark Hunton (Native American flute); Michael Graham Allen, Barry Stramp (whistle, panpipes); Jon Jenkins (loops).
Audio Mixers: Deborah Martin; Howard Givens; Philip Kolb; Jon Jenkins.
Audio Remasterers: Howard Givens; Cass Anawaty.
Recording information: Spotted Peccary Studios, Carlsbad, California.
Deep Roots Hidden Waters is a set of deep Native American ambience from Deborah Martin. It is one of the defining moments in Spotted Peccary's quest to define modern native music. Martin's sound-design skills are in top form on this CD. She plays the musical elements off each other to embrace the atmospheres. The stellar cast of supporting musicians contributes much to this project and the ambient textures flow smoothly. The minimalist timbres surround deep listeners; the ethnic acoustics top the soundscape deftly. Martin has achieved a true crossover form on this outstanding album. This CD will appeal to fans of Coyote Oldman, Douglas Spotted Eagle, and Spirit Nation. It is essential for fans of e-music, Native American music, and new age music. ~ Jim Brenholts