Artist description Music that expresses the Spirits of Earth and Sky. Instruments from around the world blended into a provocative world beat mix of Native American, Aboriginal, and Alternative pop sounds.

Music Style World beat, Native American, Didjeridu, ritual

Musical Influences Dead Can Dance, Ali Farka Toure, Carlos R. Nakai, Robbie Roberston, Lisa Gerrard

Similar Artists Dead Can Dance, Ali Farka Toure, Carlos R. Nakai, Robbie Roberston, Lisa Gerrard

Artist History My music has been a constantly evolving expression of musical styles, textures, and feelings. These songs express some of the more spiritual and mystical sides of my world musical journey. I first put up music on mp3.com last spring and I've wanted to put these songs up but I felt that there wasn't enough room on my main mp3 page so I've given these songs a home over here.

Group Members Just me -- Martin ball

Instruments acoustic/electric guitar, bass guitar, conga, bongos, frame drum, cottonwood drum, rattles, rainsticks, cedar wood flute, wood block flute, Indonesian flute, Bolivian flute, kenacho, oracana, pots and pans, didjeridu, jingles

Albums Mystic Mountain

Press Reviews Martin Ball creates masterpieces of song without even trying, or at least seems effortless on his part, he has mastered his talents so well. I checked out his mp3.com/runestone page and fell in love right away with his celtic creations. I particularly loved his song "Rising Sun", an appropriate name for a song that, upon listening, fills you with such an incredible warmth. Truly beautiful music. I was so intrigued by Martin's talent, I continued on to discover (to my immense delight!) even more of his wonderous works of art at his mp3.com/Martin-TMS (The Mescalero Sessions) page. The song "Rainbow Mountain" is simply wonderful! And to realize, while you're listening, that the song was created on just a 4 track while he was living in a hotel room, is amazing! You'd certainly never know it. Martin's next page, mp3.com/MysticMountain, offers even more mystical creations like "Oceans Between". Hypnotic and relaxing music that allows you to experience new worlds without ever physically having to visit them. Absolutely unforgettable music. And last, but certainly not least, on his mp3.com/MartinBall page, when I didn't think it was possible, I was impressed even further by this man's many styles. The song "Joy" is a mesmerizing song with beautiful flutes throughout, yet offers just enough pep to keep your toes tappin'. I now long to own every one of his 6 amazing CDs. If you haven't experienced the intoxicating sounds of Martin Ball, you are certainly in for a very moving experience that will keep you forever longing to hear more. ~ Lolly Fleming, Digital Artist Music Network NMA Rep.

Location Santa Barbara, California - USA

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