This album (in collaboration with Benedikt Brydern as a producer , arranger and orchestrator ) presents more interpretations of popular New Age (Enya) and alternative (The Verve) artists performed on the cello. Using a classic instrument, Marston re-interprets these works in live, imaginative, and inspired renditions. here are the songs we recorded. You will find soundfiles on amazon.com by clicking on the picture above or Trance Cello . The Songs are:

  1. The Child In Us (Enigma) -

  2. Bitter Sweet Symphony (The Verve) -

  3. China Roses (Enya) -

  4. Caribbean Blue (Enya) -

  5. Red Dunes (Brydern) -

  6. Storms in Africa (Enya) -

  7. Boadicea (Enya) -

  8. Orinoco Flow (Enya) -

  9. Garden of Lights (Brydern) -

 

Marston Smith is a noted recording cellist who has crossed the boundaries of traditional classical reportoire and ventured into jazz, rock, celtic and high fashion euro funk. He appears in world class jazz festivals and concertizes extensively with his electric 5 stringed celtic cello and is a highly esteemed recording artist appearing on the most recent albums of Maya, Stevie Wonder, Toni Braxton, Back Street Boys, Cool Breeze, Kiss, Raphael and Cue Tip. His appearance on camera are numerous including a Science Officer/Cellist on the Star Ship( Next Generation), The Beach Boys(release early 2000), For the Boys, Jazz Singer, Medicine Woman, Tina Turner, Frank Sinatra (mini series), and various talk shows.

Marston Smith has introduced audiences of all ages to the infinite possibilities of Cello, Magic, Rock & Roll and comedy, often bordering between David Letterman and Max Headroom. He has appeared on national television, in symphony orchestras, as well as in recordings for motion picture soundtracks.

Marston received his Master of Music degree from the renowned cellist Bernard Greenhouse and since has appeared on national television, in symphony orchestras, as well as in recordings for motion picture soundtracks and record albums. He currently lives on a mountain top just outside of Los Angeles with his wife and three children. As a professional cellist working in the recording industry he has recorded with Barbara Streisand, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Don Henley, Barry Manilow, Neil Diamond, and many others. Recently he has been the featured soloist in recordings by KISS, Black Sabbath, Rosie Gaines, Patrice Rushe, Paula Abdul and Bobbie Brown.