"Truly...TRULY a talented individual.
I am thoroughly impressed by this CD....A major talent that the
world needs to hear about.
Everything - I mean everything
you hear on this...IS Mark Marshall. Man - what a great album.
I'm thrilled to be adding this to our rotation. I've actually
had a tough time here...we have a rule of thumb at the station
on how many songs we can put in from a particular artist...There
are nineteen songs on this CD - I would probably play at least
17 of 'em on our station - and actually, I'd play the other two,
too.
Honestly - this is an excellently
produced piece of artistry. After listening to the whole album,
there is a certain cohesiveness to all of this music. This is
an OUTSTANDING album - I'm not easily impressed...maybe one out
of 40 or 50 albums we get are worthy of putting into rotation.
There's just too much great material here - This is a kickass
album."
Scott "Z-Man" Z. - The
Artist First Radio Network
Mark Marshall's twenty year career has spanned
music, video, and print. As a self-described renaissance man,
his music has layers of life experience all wrapped up in one
-- which he has cultivated into his debut album, New Eye. It's
a record that thrives on a unique variety of rock, pop, electronica,
and much more.
Marshall first entices listeners with his
own version of the classic Creedence Clearwater Revival tune "Travelin
Band," and from then on he descends into songs reminiscent
of rock from the 80s and early 90s. What's interesting about New
Eye is that Marshall isn't limited to just one genre here; he
lays down a cover song in the beginning, but once his original
tracks start rolling, that's when the show really begins. The
original "Angelina" has the potential to be his signature
song, while the last half of the album is filled with imaginative
instrumental opuses (the spacey "Satellite Suite," the
funkadellic "Man Walking," and the sweet and simple
"New Heart" ) with the kind of power to mesmerize the
listener.
Overall, Mark Marshall's New Eye is exciting
as much as it is compelling. It's a stellar debut, and it's not
to be missed.
Caroline Leonardo, Evolution
of Media
If you're content with
the current musical status quo, don't buy this album. This album
is NOT a rehash of "the industry's" bottom line. Or an attempt
to jump a genre bandwagon. This is Music! Sorely missed Original
Music. It is a rich, eclectic mix, crossing borders and redefining
creativity. A musical portrait for the ears. The production and
engineering are first rate - and as creative as the music itself.
Buy this album, pop in the earbuds, and be prepared to lose yourself
in this truly rich experience.
An iTunes listener
Getta Look At This
Mark Marshall's CD New
Eye may cause you to blink, but then you'd miss the good stuff
by Mary Palmer - High Plains Public Radio (NPR)
Mark
Marshall is a product of his environment and yet he is the master
of what comprises that environment. His 2007 CD New Eye is certainly
a whirl-wind of 70's-90's music influences that are somehow distinctive
rather than cover.
Rather than going track by track to discuss
the music I want to share with you the song The Flame. A sneaky
little tune smack-dab in the middle of the CD, this instrumental
is powerful...emotive...gripping...a life-expressing and changing
kind of song. It begins with a simple piano theme that is encased
in a synthesized-string cocoon. There is loss, hope, pain and
beauty within this song. I can not express in strong enough terms
how stirring The Flame is. The kind of song that is just looking
for a documentary to star in, you know?
I could write more about each song, about
the bizarre and often insane life that Mark Marshall has survived
but that would make me one of ninety-billion music biz folks who
are chattering about Mark Marshall. I would rather you just listen
to The Flame. You'll immediately know Mark Marshall....at least
one side of this complex and very talented musician.
Mary Palmer is the music director for High
Plains Public Radio.
"it's a voice that makes ya wanna take
off yer clothes!"
Skys - Awesomeradio.net
"From
the power of Red Electric to the grace of The Flame... New Eye
is a must have for your cd collection."
Wahya aka Da Wolf - Pheonixradio.net
"Have you heard Mark Marshall's CD yet?
If not, shame on you!"
Mike Malloy - Nova-M Radio
"Angelina - I can't get
that song out of my head!"
Judy Martin, broadcaster & journalist
it's BRILLIANT, covers
most genres and from the heart...love the instrumentals too!
RaMoana, lg73 radio
tunes are amazing!!!
I AM A HUGE FAN already ... a MEGA talent.
Deena Miller - CSN
From listeners around the
world:
"This CD ROCKS."
Port Washington, NY
"Do yourself a favor - buy
this CD. Then DON'T SKIP ANY SONGS. This CD is GREAT."
"I'm glad I bought this
CD. - it's FANTASTIC."
"a great CD - what a great
variety of styles, and GREAT music..."
"It was not only fantastic
on the first listen
it grows in your heart and soul. Nice,
real nice!!!! When is the next release?"
Miss Directed - this is
a great vocalist
I love the delivery. Atlanta,
GA
"'Angelina' gets stuck in
my head when I'm at school. There's a bunch of film nerds that
know the words because of my singing!" - San Francisco, CA
Crossing is one of the
best things I've heard in a long, long time- damn it's good!!!
The Flame is simple and beautiful New York, NY
Something to Believe:
Love the intro - like a theme
to a space movie. When the vocals came in it totally changed the
song. This is the best song I've heard for ages. Highly original.
Rock meets blues meet techno. Love it. - Motherwell, Lanarkshire,
United Kingdom
Great Mood & Production
Create Compelling Listen - This song has a fantastic mood and
groove with top notch instrumental production. - San Francisco,
California
wow, what a one-of-a-kind
song. I've never heard anything like it. Fascinating.
Norwalk, CA
quite captivating,
makes you feel like there is something big on its way...then when
the voice comes in it makes us feel like we must bop our heads..
- Durban, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
I like that every few bars,
there's something else that comes into the mix that makes you
go OH... THAT'S COOL! At 1:11, when things drop out a bit and
that one note sustains on the synth w/ the solitary piano notes...
very nice! It's like a big breath of expectation. There's and
quality to the voice that makes me think that this guy really
means what he's saying! The mood is a nice calm ambiance with
a tension lying just under the surface. New Hamburg,
Canada
I wish I could hear more
great honest pop songs like "Something to Believe" -
honest meaningful lyrics and great melody. Israel
Hypnotic. Captivating.
Great Concept. I Love It. Uniontown, PA
Strong lyrics and delivery
with feeling. Good structure...Hook was memorable...This song
had a "WOW" factor once it got started. The lyrics express
a feeling everyone can relate to
- Port Saint Lucie,
FL
The voice has a characteristic
timbre. Not mainstream, it is different. It is a pleasure to listen
to. - Graz, Austria
recent net activity
Something to Believe
#1 - rock showcase for over one month songvault.fm
Voted into the "songVault" by listeners - top tier of
the station.
Voted top ten by listeners - artistfirst.com
top ten in pop/rock - broadjam
garageband.com reviewer awards:
best programming overall, week of 14may2007
best programming in pop rock, week of 14may2007
best mood in pop rock, week of 14may2007
best keyboards in pop rock, week of 21may2007
Angelina
top 40 in pop/rock and alternative
- songvault.fm
top 100 - alternative pop - garageband.com
Miss Directed
Best
Male Vocals in Power Pop, week of 10Sep2007
Best Keyboards in Power Pop, week of 25Jun2007
Best Lyrics in Power Pop, week of 10Sep2007
Best Mood in Power Pop, week of 23Jul2007
top 40 in pop/rock and alternative - songvault.fm
top ten in pop rock - broadjam
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