Marcome (Mar-ko-may), a gifted Canadian singer, songwriter and musician, belongs to this elite group. Her music embodies passion, emotes transcendence. Blending English lyrics with her unique wordless language 'onomatopoeia', her compositions create languages, which transcend their themes. In her unique method of vocalisation, Marcome sings syllables from her subconscious, which evoke sensual moods and settings. A vessel if you will, which transports the listener on an aural voyage through time, space and emotion. Her organic approach to sound and song compositions, blends world rhythms, middle eastern intonations and new-age 'airiness' then layers it with her sublime voice; thus creating a "New World" music genre in the process. Not only is Marcome a proficient keyboardist and percussionist, she also produces arranges and engineers all of her own musical works, releasing two critically acclaimed solo albums entitled "Seven Seas" (1995) and "River Of Soul" (2007). Her impressive professional experience and background as a quality sound and mastering engineer, has allowed her to collaborate with artists and producers such as Diana Krall, Cecila Bartoli, Le Cirque du Soleil, Branford Marsalis, Sir George Martin, Tom Waits, Daniel Lanois, Pat Metheny and Yes
Marcome is a self-trained musician and singer, who grew up in Montreal surrounded with music and sound. She spent part of her childhood with her uncles who owned a music instrument and sound shop. After working hours, Marcome would play with the sound systems, hooking up speakers to amplifiers, recording her voice on an old 2 track tape recorder while experimenting with guitars and violins. As a teenager, she bought her first 4-track recorder along with a Rhodes and a Korg synthesizer and recorded her first songs. After completing her degree in commerce and communications, Marcome worked in theatre and television, composing original music and dabbling in sound creation. Driven by her passion and dedication to hone her artistic craft and her relentless curiosity of experimenting with new sounds fuelled the vision and created her own style of music
Marcome began her music-recording career in 1995 with the release of her debut album entitled "Seven Seas". In this freshman effort, she incorporates keyboards, fretless bass and traditional world beat instruments. "Seven Seas" explores diverse human and cultural experiences. This is a remarkable recording, which is uplifting and inspiring; a true journey through the Seven Seas. The writing and recording of this album was magically completed within a few months while taking decades to brew. By layering her vocal tracks, and by comprehending the subtle use of space, reverb and time delay, she was able to create an ethereal voice - a hallow instrument in itself. The critic's reaction to "Seven Seas" was both immediate and resounding. Marcome chose Michel Robidoux (Robert Charlebois, Leonard Cohen), as her co-producer on this project, who in turn introduced her collaborating lyricist Ron Montanaro.
In 1997 the music video for the song "Yeku" was released. In Canada the video enjoyed significant airplay on Bravo! Television network's "Video Hits" daily program, reaching their Top 20 status and featured often in a TV segment entitled "Classic Cuts." The video played in high rotation on MusiMax music television station located in Montreal and lasted on their Top 10 video hit list for months!
This remarkable debut album has travelled around the world for years now and can be heard on television shows in Japan and Korea.
In 1998 Marcome slowly began writing new compositions for what would eventually become "River Of Soul". The gap of years between conception and eventual release of this album in 2007, allowed the artist to mature and evolve both emotionally and spiritually; yet most of all as a nurturing and dedicated mother to her only child. For Marcome's many fans, the long wait is now over. "River Of Soul" penetrates deeper, and travels new paths both musically and lyrically.
Marcome once again co-produces this album with Michel Robidoux (who also adds his exquisite guitar playing to the mix) and Martin Lord Ferguson (Cirque Du Soleil). Ron Montanaro collaborates on the lyrics and text while Michel Dupire's sophisticated percussion adds a distinctive touch to the overall sound.
Marcome's strength lies in her ability to weave and create multi-coloured sounds with strong melodies. In this "River Of Soul" succeeds. It's a recording imbued with intimacy and laced with introspection. It was cinematically conceived; it's a feast for the eyes as well as the ears. Welcome to the "River Of Soul", a voyage filled with spirituality, imagination, sensitivity and a surreal sense of being. "River Of Soul" is an album, which will mesmerize and enchant you. It will awaken a new perception and touch your soul and in it you will discover a deep connection. Music at it's best, is a gift.
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