Julia Marty
Country of origin:
Russia; artist now in the U.S.
Type of music generally:
Traditional and neo-traditional Russian folk
Status:
Most recent release, from east to west (2006)
See also:
CD Baby's Julia Marty page
Comparisons:
Some resemblances to other eastern European folk music, eg. a toned-down, prettier Värttinä, or more formal Scottish traditional music
Covers/own material:
Own and traditional
General comments:
Julia Marty is from Russia, and trained in classical and folk music, and this shows in her interpretations of her native Russian folk and in her own compositions. She has a voice that ranges from soft and high to rich and full to the kind of almost nasal folk of groups like Värttinä. (sophiagurley@hotmail.com)
Recommended first album:
from east to west appears to be her debut
Recordings:
from east to west (2006)
from east to west
Release info:
2006
Availability:
See Julia Marty's site
Ecto priority:
Recommended for fans of traditional and neo-traditional eastern European folk music
Group members:
Julia Marty—keyboard, vocals
Guest artists:
David Marty—percussion
Comments:
Though the album begins with the lively and declarative "Victory and Freedom," this is mostly an album of lovely traditional and neo-traditional Russian ballads. A review I read singled out "Natalia" for special praise, and it is indeed an especially pretty ballad, with an almost classical flavour. "mama's Fairy Tale" and the multilayered vocals on "Silken Grass," "Dark Night" and "Crescent Moon" are also lovely. "Victory and Freedom," and "Fields of Fire" have a Värttinä feel. "Dreaming of Flying" has an urgent feel, which is a pleasant complement to the more mellow tracks. Overall, a strong debut. (sophiagurley@hotmail.com)
Thanks to Sophia Gurley for work on this entry.
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