‘The French jazz magazine Citizen Jazz acclaimed Marthe’s debut album Asura, in 2021, singling out her ‘ability to hold disparate idioms together, to mix a whole bunch of influences (musical or not) in the crucible of her own personality, of her own history, to bring out a great personal and extraordinary whole, a fresh and singular music which belongs only to herself.’
‘This follow-up maintains the same life-affirming energy. It explores new nooks and crannies in the same wonderful universe. Again, it ranges widely, with the same free approach to composition. Some of the tracks make it impossible to keep your dancing feet still, while others give room for introspection and reflection.
‘Herlighetens Vei — Path of Glory — conveys a humble and respectful attitude to Life. It avers that human existence is sacred and mysterious. Keep an open and alert mind, and the mystery will naturally unfold before you.’