Tracey Roberts - discography


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Parallel Universe - recorded in 2008

The new CD is finally out after a year in the studio and contains 11 rich and diverse songs which, as Paul Strahan, recording producer, likes to say..."It's a little slice of history". True enough, as this collection of songs looks not only at the eternally powerful theme of love for partner, (Forever), passion (In the blood) and children (SNAP) but also at very strong issues for everyone in the 21st century - the stresses of living in the information age (Liquid Blue), concerns about the environment and terrorism (Rainbows after rain) and dictatorship (Magic Wand). There are also some wonderfully spiritual true-story songs (Charlie, Grandpa's watch) and the favourite hit emerging appears to be the song Tracey wrote about her 4WD (if Joni can do it with Big Yellow Taxi, Tracey can do it with Big Red Truck!).

This album is powerful yet smooth, it's fun, dynamic and thought provoking with melodic songs, intelligent lyrics, strong arrangements and exceptional musicianship. Style and sass.

"Big, bold and brassy"
Phil Smith, Halftone Records


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After the Wave - recorded in 2008

This EP was born out of the fact that there were so many new songs recorded for the new studio album "Parallel Universe" and so on this EP there are five emotive songs of love, hope and understanding inspired by the Boxing Day tsunami a few years ago, and the death of a lovely friend and musical colleague last December. The title track is Tracey's first foray into instrumental music. With the exception of a poppy little number to finish off the EP with a smile, the rest of the songs are more loungy jazz-pop style tracks - with vocals - including the live recording of what is becoming a gig favourite - HOME - recorded at Burrinja last year.

"Sensational."
Phil Smith, Halftone Records

 

 

 


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LIVE at DIZZY's - recorded in 2005

Having secured a few gigs at DIZZY's jazz club in Melbourne in 2005, one of Melbourne's top jazz venues, the opportunity was created to record a live album there - especially with the exceptional musicianship of the guys in the quartet - some of Melbourne's best musicians. Also, there's been a bit of interest from certain folks in the past few years to produce an album with some jazz standards on it so that's how this CD was born. There are a few original pieces on it (Little Man and Night in Amsterdam) - it's a fun album which captures the energy and laughter around a live performance.

"Great album - well done. Congratulations."
Steve Sedergreen, jazz pianist

"She's really something to see live..."
Emma Sidney, jazz singer

 

 


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Link - recorded in 2008

After quite a few years break from recording (busy being a music agent, a graphic designer and illustrator, building a house and becoming a mother!) Tracey has finally recorded a number of her own songs again - this time with a lighter and more acoustic arrangement. Recorded at Pangaea in Melbourne with recording producer, Chris Hallam, this CD has four songs, the most impressive being the first, Daniel's Hands, written about her son. There is a dreamy, cosmic query into truth (If you told them), a poignant, almost tribal a cappella piece (Home) and a cruisy, jazzy number about the appreciation of friends and time (Harvest Moon). Again displaying her ability to write interesting lyrics and music combining quality with diversity, this is a beautiful collection of songs to enjoy time and time again.

"Daniel's Hands is a masterpiece - you'll never
need to write another song in your life..."
Janette Geri, singer-songwriter

 

 


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Treasure Box - recorded in 1998

This is Tracey's second CD - it really is a treasure box of beautiful, melodic songs, written in collaboration with Wim Oudijk and Frieda Gerhart. It creates a feeling of breezyness and inspiration using rich, imaginative music sprinkled with musical gems and thought-provoking lyrics. There are stories (Isabella's song, So much love), tales of fantasy (Welcome to my dream) and love (Peculiar affair, Love and fear), as well as reminiscing (Cafe days) , a giggle at the rigors of western society (In the burbs) and some philosophical soul-searching (Signs, No rhyme or reason, On and on). The sky features very deliberately as a theme - definitely to be listened to with a comfy chair and a glass of wine.

"Treasure Box is a surprise! I enjoy the rich inner space which these songs inhabit - aspirations, relationships…and some gentle lifestyle satire. Text and music blend lyrically while Tracey Roberts' warm voice amplifies the subtlety of the moods
which are enhanced by imaginative
harmonies and arrangements."
Tim O'Connor, Encore Entertainment


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Simple Things - recorded in 1991

The debut solo CD - again written with Oudijk and Gerhart. The theatrical musical arrangements feature very strongly on this CD and the material is more varied - often the case with first albums. There are gorgeous ballads (Simple things, If I could, Hold onto your dreams, Broken hearts), more heated emotional pieces (Jealousy, Where's the fire?), whimsical (or is that Wimsical..? ) tunes (Happy girl, Outs and ins, He cares for me), a comment on the power of movie stars on the psyche (Matinee Idols) and the true story of Goutier and La Dominguez (Silvia's Eyes). A diverse range of songs highlighting the different colours of the binding voice singing them.

"A lovely voice. This is amazing music - for
musicals and movie themes - so diverse…"
Christine Sullivan, singer

"A beautiful voice reflecting not only the skill and artistry of the singer, but something essentially delightful in the woman herself."
Fabian Dattner, entrepreneur and author

 


Other albums (as vocalist/musician):

Drs. P. - Knolraap en Lof, Schorseneren en Prei (1987)
Atilla the Stockbroker - Scornflakes (1988)
Will Matla - Back on my feet again (1992)
Hilda Wartena - Nonpareil (1993)
Rob Smedley - Jackpot Romeo (1996)
Wim Oudijk - Xing the equ8or (2000)
Wim Oudijk - Strrung (2002)
Jan Goutier - Bohemia (2005)
The Nightingales - The Nightingales (2008)

 

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Downloading / listening to songs / CDs

Tracey is signed with HALF-TONE RECORDS - a great adult contemporary music site which allows you to download
music for only $2 a song! (includes the LINK and LIVE at DIZZY's CDs)

To download whole CDs or individual songs please click here: HALF-TONE RECORDS


 

Ordering recordings

Parallel Universe
$25 AUS
LIVE at DIZZY's
$25 AUS
After the Wave
$15 AUS
Link
$15 AUS
Treasure Box
$25 AUS
Simple Things
$25 AUS


You can email
enquiries@pangaea.nu  and request an order form to be emailed,
posted or faxed to you.

Alternatively you can download the CD order form in pdf format here:
CD order form.pdf and then fill it out and send it to us.

 

You can also buy CDs through the following independent outlets:

CD Baby www.cdbaby.com
HalftoneRecords halftonerecords.com
Trad & Now Music Magazine / on-line shop www.tradandnow.com
Blue Moon Records
- Johnston St, Fitzroy
Roundabout Thyme
www.roundabouthyme.com Monbulk Rd, Kallista 3792
VOSKI Main st, Upwey
Ranges Burrinja Folk Club, Burrinja, Glenfern Rd, Upwey (03) 9755 1449 on monthly
folk nights - last Friday every month
and at Tracey's gigs of course! (See the gig guide: tracey's gig guide )

Thank you for supporting independent music.

 

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