gorgeous, very clever concept and beautifully done!

Very inventive, Toni! Nicely done.  Congratulations on a terrific project!  Wishing you the very best.

Toni, I came back to just comment on your beautiful compostion and works as w whole. My partner is Paula Telander she told me about you, love your work!

Very expressive - i like tbe space between the notes especially. Reminds me of Bill Evans with Claus Ogerman.  Top drawer.

Artist: Tweeter Pie 
Album Title: Across The Universe (Release Date 2016)
Song Title: Just A Drive (2:04 minutes) (Release Date Sept. 23, 2015)
Publisher: Earth Hertz Publishing (ASCAP) UPC: 723175499317 / ISRC QMU991100130
Created and Arranged by: Robert Xeno
Song Writers: Robert Xeno, Eloa Xeno, Kath Galasso, Jim Berkenstadt, Christopher Parks, Ethan Chen-Xeno, Paul Criscuolo
Producer/Engineer: Robert Xeno
Mastering Engineer Robert Xeno
Lead Vocal: Kath Galasso
Lead Vocal: Jim Berkenstadt
Instruments, Keyboards: Robert Xeno
iOS Device: Eloa Cardenas
Guitar: Christopher Parks
Trumpet: Ethan Chen-Xeno
Bass: Robert Xeno
Additional Bass: Paul Criscuolo
Liner Notes: Kath Galasso
Release Date : Sept 23, 2015
Earth Hertz Records
Nashville, TN USA


Tweeter Pie
Somewhere between here and now, between universes, time is more than a dimension. It is the portal where dark defeats light, and the present bids goodbye to yesterday as it warily glances back on tomorrow. It is only after entering this dimension can those realities be experienced.

Enter an existence where what you think can be, and where predestination is an absurd golden rule. All is attainable, so look, compare, and choose from all possible futures. There are no guarantees. Though all that can be achieved is laid before you, a mortal intellect has its limitations. Each path is defined by cause and effect. Even we have not mastered how the significance of each thought creates endless alternatives to the individual, and effectually, the universal narrative. 
This, our Experiential Timeline.

We do not offer this passage without warning, and once embarked upon only one thing is certain; the vision of your absoluteness will fragment. We derive no pleasure in knowing most will never complete the crossing. That many will falter before insight can be attained is an expectation we have grown accustomed to. Consider our offer with great care, for what you acquire from within this new cosmos is irrevocable and eternal.

Now is time.

2015 Kath Galasso

2015 - Tweeter Pie "Just A Drive"

FYC in the 60th Grammys (R) 
Best American Roots Song 
Best American Roots Performance 
Best Arrangement, Intrumental and Vocals

Atmospheric Ballad Soulful Healing.

" Martha's music transcends tradition and language in a way that is moving, honest, and rare. Each song feels as though she's written it just for you--to tell you something important about life". ... Gregg Braden, NY Times best selling author

"….you stole my heart immediately with your soulful sound! I appreciate your lyrics so much, but then it's all delivered with grace, beautiful voice, rich harmonies and instrumentation!" Danaë Vlasse, Composer


‘The River’, 2017 Bronze Global Music Awards winner and Hollywood Music in Media Nominee, metaphorically speaks of an internal journey and the complex emotions regarding aging, the search for ones' true purpose and hope.
We are of the the earth and water, and intrinsically connected to nature and it's perfect cycles. 
It takes a conscious decision to care for our natural world, as we would ourselves and all we hold precious and love.

Written and performed by Martha Reich
Vocals and Piano: Martha Reich
Cello: Michael Kott
Recorded and  Engineered at Frogville Studios, Santa Fe, NM
Mastered by Brian Lucey at Magic Garden Mastering
(ASCAP)(c) Released 5/25/17
A portion of the proceeds from this song will benefit the organization www.AmericanRivers.org

LYRICS

I thought I was crazy
I realized I was alive
My mind’s like a spiraling shell on the changing tide
and I’m just waiting here for the moon to rise

I was born as a raindrop in a storming october sky
and down below me the land was eternally dry
and I’m just waiting for the right time to fall down

I am the river that flows by your door
when your praying for something
and you get so much more
oh I am, I am your flood

I am the tear that falls from your eyes
when your feeling the pain and you don’t know why
oh I am, I am crying

I am the water that runs through your veins
I am that feeling when your cold and insane
I am the winter that lives in your bones
oh I am the longing you knew me when I wasn’t so old

I am the rainbow that hides in the clouds
when the thunder comes out and the sun is loud
Oh I am, I am your hope

I am the wine that flows through your blood
I am the longing we all know of
I am the wind that blows through the trees
Oh I am the river,
Please don’t forget me

The River

My Little Heart, Ruthie is a jazz-inspired musical suite with narration in 11 movements.  This track is the entire composition in one track.  21:34 minutes long.

Ruthie-1 track full suite

My Little Heart, Ruthie - composition

Instrumental recording adapted from the song THE RIVER.
Martha Reich (c)(p)  ASCAP 2017 all rights reserved.
Martha Reich - Piano
Michael Kott - Cello

The River (instrumental)

For Your Consideration in the 61st Grammy Awards
(Americana) Folk Album

Global Music Awards Gold Medal Winner for FEMALE VOCALS
Global Music Awards Silver Medal Winner for THE RIVER
LA Music Critics Awards, Women in Entertainment BEST FOLK ARTIST
Clouzine International Music Award for BEST INDIE ALBUM
New Mexico Music Awards and Southwest Independent Music Awards for I'D RATHER BE SURPRISED

Credits:
MARTHA REICH: Vocals, Banjo, Steel String Guitar, Dulcimer, Piano, Ukulele and Nylon String Guitar. 
JUSTIN BRANSFORD: Upright Bass; Track 2
MICHAEL KOTT: Cello; Tracks 1 through 7, Viola; Track 5
LARRY MITCHELL: Electric Guitar; Tracks 2 & 3
BILL PALMER: 12 String Guitar, Percussion; Track 2
ENION PELTA-TILLER: 5 String Fiddle; Track 1 
ALICIA ULTAN: Viola; Tracks 2 & 6
JQ WHITCOMB: Trumpet; Track 7
LINDA LOU WHO; Inspiration Track 1
BIRDS: Tweets; Track 3

Engineered and mixed; LARRY MITCHELL Tracks 2 & 3 at Moon Bird Studios Santa Fe, NM
Engineered and mixed; BILL PALMER Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 at Frogville Studios Santa Fe, NM
Engineered and mixed; JOHN RANGEL Track 7 at Jindo Jazz Santa Fe, NM
Recorded Vocals & Guitar; MARTHA REICH Track 7 at Moon Bird Studios, NM
Mastered by JEFF SILVERMAN at Palette Records Nashville, TN
Produced by MARTHA REICH

Cover Photo and Concept by Martha Reich
Graphic Design by Randall Martin

Over The Rainbow

The River (Instrumental)

I'd Rather Be Surprised

For Your Consideration in the 61st Grammy Awards
(Americana) Folk Album

Global Music Awards Gold Medal Winner for FEMALE VOCALS
Global Music Awards Silver Medal Winner for THE RIVER
LA Music Critics Awards, Women in Entertainment BEST FOLK ARTIST
Clouzine International Music Award for BEST INDIE ALBUM
New Mexico Music Awards and Southwest Independent Music Awards for I'D RATHER BE SURPRISED

Credits:
MARTHA REICH: Vocals, Banjo, Steel String Guitar, Dulcimer, Piano, Ukulele and Nylon String Guitar. 
JUSTIN BRANSFORD: Upright Bass; Track 2
MICHAEL KOTT: Cello; Tracks 1 through 7, Viola; Track 5
LARRY MITCHELL: Electric Guitar; Tracks 2 & 3
BILL PALMER: 12 String Guitar, Percussion; Track 2
ENION PELTA-TILLER: 5 String Fiddle; Track 1 
ALICIA ULTAN: Viola; Tracks 2 & 6
JQ WHITCOMB: Trumpet; Track 7
LINDA LOU WHO; Inspiration Track 1
BIRDS: Tweets; Track 3

Engineered and mixed; LARRY MITCHELL Tracks 2 & 3 at Moon Bird Studios Santa Fe, NM
Engineered and mixed; BILL PALMER Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 at Frogville Studios Santa Fe, NM
Engineered and mixed; JOHN RANGEL Track 7 at Jindo Jazz Santa Fe, NM
Recorded Vocals & Guitar; MARTHA REICH Track 7 at Moon Bird Studios, NM
Mastered by JEFF SILVERMAN at Palette Records Nashville, TN
Produced by MARTHA REICH

Cover Photo by Martha Reich
Graphic Design by Randall Martin

Lyrics:  

Brave Bird

I held my breath like a Christmas tree
Before it’s cut down on that sacred eve
All I wanted was to never be found 
So I would never make one single sound

I held my breath like a lullaby
Perched in a branch just a little too high
All I wanted was to sing
I was too afraid of so many things

The birds they’ll take it all away
Every hurt that you’ve ever sustained
Now you’re riding that tidal wave just trying to be so brave

Held my breath like a flickering flame 
Underneath the thunder storms and the rain
All I wanted was to kiss the sky
But I was too afraid that I might die

The birds they’ll take it all away
Everything that made you so afraid
And now you’re riding that tidal wave
Just trying to be so brave

But every breath that I never take 
and every time I made a little mistake
Oh I was dying just trying to be

I Held my breath like a butterfly’s wings
sewn together by a little string
All I wanted was to fly away
I was too afraid so I stayed

The birds they fly everyday
No matter what anyone says
And I’m going to be just like those birds
Just you wait and see

Brave Bird

So Brave

Global Music Awards Gold Medal Winner for FEMALE VOCALS
Global Music Awards Silver Medal Winner for THE RIVER
LA Music Critics Awards, Women in Entertainment BEST FOLK ARTIST
Clouzine International Music Award for BEST INDIE ALBUM
New Mexico Music Awards and Southwest Independent Music Awards for I'D RATHER BE SURPRISED
New Mexico Music Awards Best Singer Songwriter Song for "Fade Away".

Credits:
MARTHA REICH: Vocals, Banjo, Steel String Guitar, Dulcimer, Piano, Ukulele and Nylon String Guitar. 
JUSTIN BRANSFORD: Upright Bass; Track 2
MICHAEL KOTT: Cello; Tracks 1 through 7, Viola; Track 5
LARRY MITCHELL: Electric Guitar; Tracks 2 & 3
BILL PALMER: 12 String Guitar, Percussion; Track 2
ENION PELTA-TILLER: 5 String Fiddle; Track 1 
ALICIA ULTAN: Viola; Tracks 2 & 6
JQ WHITCOMB: Trumpet; Track 7
LINDA LOU WHO; Inspiration Track 1
BIRDS: Tweets; Track 3

Engineered and mixed; LARRY MITCHELL Tracks 2 & 3 at Moon Bird Studios Santa Fe, NM
Engineered and mixed; BILL PALMER Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 at Frogville Studios Santa Fe, NM
Engineered and mixed; JOHN RANGEL Track 7 at Jindo Jazz Santa Fe, NM
Recorded Vocals & Guitar; MARTHA REICH Track 7 at Moon Bird Studios, NM
Mastered by JEFF SILVERMAN at Palette Records Nashville, TN
Produced by MARTHA REICH

Cover Photo and Concept by Martha Reich
Graphic Design by Randall Martin

My Little Heart, Ruthie - composition

Toni Jannotta

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