Release of Debut Single "Out There" by Martine.
Martine - Out there
Contact details: Martine mailto: mailto:bramley@enternet.co.nz
This Friday 24th of January will see the debut CD of Tauranga singer/songwriter Martine "out there" in the shops.
Inspired by both the Around Alone Yacht skippers, now arriving in Tauranga, and the America's Cup, her CD titled "Out
There" captures the spirit of men and women out there on the ocean.
Music has been the focus for most of Martine's life. She has performed as the lead singer in several Bay of Plenty rock
bands, performing locally and in the surrounding districts. She later moved onwards to more contemporary music
performing as a member of a duo and more recently solo in restaurants across the Bay.
She is also presently one of the three singers in her group "Vamp".
After gaining experience as a solo artist, she ventured further afield to London which is where her songwriting career
originated. Teaming up with a London recording studio she wrote and performed her first song "Life is a Game" which was
later aired on a local Bay of Plenty radio station.
Having written quite a collection of material, Martine's music focuses on diversity, creating a personal atmosphere to
each individual song. The single "Out there" is the first single of an album that will be released later this year.
Martine was born in Tauranga and although she has traveled extensively across the world, she will always regard New
Zealand as home. Now she is looking to make her mark with her latest single "Out There" (arranged and produced at The
Colour Field in Tauranga by Tim Julian). This single portrays the passion and affinity Martine has with the sea. Martine
has been performing her song live at the Around Alone Village, as part of her performance with "Vamp".
Her somewhat ethereal vocals coupled with her very strong lyrical ability ensures this song will capture the heart,
inspire and uplift, leaving a certain serenity which sets this song apart, and will go a long way towards making this
singer/songwriter a household name.
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Tauranga Mayor Jan Beange is hosting the Around Alone 2002 - 2003 Mayoral reception this Thursday 23rd January at the
Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club from 5 pm - 7.30 pm. The Mayor has requested Martine perform her song at this
function. There should be around 300 people attending.
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Some of the quotes from Tauranga council people who have enjoyed Martine's CD:
"A fitting tribute to the spirit of the single handed sailor."
- Tauranga's Mayor, Jan Beange
"A creative and evocative piece celebrating the nautical achievements of our Around Alone sailors."
-Gregory Brownless - Deputy Mayor - Tauranga City
"Martine's song, 'Out there', has an adventurous maritime connection and is very warm and easy to listen to."
- Stephen Town, CEO TDC
"Martine's ballad Out There is inspirational. It really depicts the spirit that is the Around Alone Yacht Race. It's
beautiful. Well done Martine."
- Brian Kelly, Classic Hits Breakfast Personality
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CD Details:
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Martine - Lyrics, Vocals, Backing Vocals
Tim Julian - Arrangement, Keyboards
Eugene O'Reilly - Acoustic and Electric Guitar
Dan Rubock – Bass
Recorded at The Colour Field, Tauranga, New Zealand
Photography/Design: www.eriq.co.nz
Copyright Hawkins/Julian 2002
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Extra bonus: The actual lyrics:
Your life, is as free as the sea
Be what you want to be
Only you are the master of your course
Out there, you determine which way to go
You're in charge, don't you know
Your freedom is in your hands
Just like the open sea
Ever changing, but free as it can be
Nothing out there, but simplicity
Take my hand, come along with me
You'll discover out there its all the same
Doesn't matter that no-one knows your name
And the things you thought were in the game
Were just an illusion
You'll feel, a change within something grow
Something start to begin
And your heart will be filled to overflow
With a joy, a knowledge you can't explain
You'll be sailing out on the waves
By the stars, your path will be laid
Your courage, your will to reach the end, will drive you
And strength will be your friend
Just like the open sea
Ever changing, but free as it can be
Nothing out there, but simplicity
Take my hand, come along with me
You'll discover out there its all the same
Doesn't matter that no-one knows your name
And the things you thought were in the game
Were just an illusion
And finally when you are near
Through the dawn an oasis appears
You know you've released all your fears
And your life lays before you
Just like the open sea
Ever changing, but free as it can be
Nothing out there, but simplicity
Take my hand, come along with me
You'll discover out there its all the same
Doesn't matter that no-one knows your name
And the things you thought were in the game
Were just an illusion