Martin,Deborah / Haley,Jill Silence Of Grace CD

An eloquent and timeless collaboration debut, The Silence of Grace brings one of Spotted Peccary Music's top ambient electronic artists, Deborah Martin, alongside label newcomer, well-known recording artist Jill Haley, where together they interact with the realms of nature in it's pristine environs, inviting the listener into the depths of quiet beauty and graceful repose. Exploring various locations in the Pacific Northwest, these pioneering artists experienced first-hand the very essence of the natural world; steeped in these remote majestic settings culminated in their crafting colorful musical expressions that weave lush ambient textures and melodies layered together with recordings of Oboe, English horn and various percussion, tenderly revealing passions and emotions emanating forth from those moments. Each of the eight tracks in The Silence of Grace reveal a separate journey unto itself, yet together create an overall sense of beauty and sublime calmness echoing a balance between the light and the darkness, and in the presence of the never-ending cycle of life's rhythms procures a sensitivity filled with profound dignity. The richness of Jill's English horn and Oboe appear to melt into Deborah's signature electronic soundscapes and melodies, while the additional acoustic percussion recordings round out the intimate portrayals of each track. Imbued with pastoral and serene points of view from these expansive sonic expressions, The Silence of Grace imparts a certain mystical wisdom to the elusive existential question of our very existence, giving the listener a deeper perspective of awareness and understanding, while providing warmth and comfort to the soul. Together, Deborah and Jill create a sonic wonderment and invite the listeners to partake in the experience.

1. The Silence of Grace 2. Indian Heaven 3. Verdant Sanctuary 4. The Stillness of Forest Bathing 5. Fountains 6. Earth Stone Water Sky 7. From Fire Into Water 8. Water Flows of Clouds and Thunder