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Dance House Children was a syth/pop band that broke new ground in the Christian music scene. Their albums used poetic imagery set to a sound that displayed an obvious Pet Shop Boys influence. Occasional songs, like “Sea Breeze,” showcased Jason Martin’s dizzying, psychedelic side. After Dance House Children disbanded, Ronnie Martin formed a synth-pop band called Rainbow Rider and Jason Martin formed a band called Hester Prynnes which changed to Starflyer 2000 and then Starflyer 59.

Started out at Morella’s Forest and recorded one album for Narrowpath records that was never released. This was more of a guitar rock album. When Narrowpath fell through, the Martin brothers started a band called “Love Children” and recorded a demo of techno pop songs. Ronnie gave the demo to Michael Knott as he was forming Blonde Vinyl. Michael liked what he heard and wanted re-name the band “Dance House Jesus.” They decided to go with “Dance House Children” and signed to Blonde Vinyl Records.

Love Children – The Children’s Symphony Independent (1989) Produced by Dance House Children Ronnie Martin Jason Martin 01) Silver Streams Early version of “The Gingerbread Meadow” 02) White Horses Early version of “Every Nook & Cranny”

Songs & Stories BVCD3252 (1991) Produced by Dance House Children Ronnie Martin – vocals, keyboards, rhythm programming Jason Martin – keyboards, guitar 01) A Windswept Place 4:05 Ronnie Martin 02) Grandfather Clock 3:55 Ronnie Martin 03) Darling Valentine 3:53 Ronnie Martin 04) Held By Your Wishes 4:38 Ronnie Martin / Jason Martin 05) Beautiful And Lovely 2:51 Ronnie Martin 06) Blue Bonnet 3:37 Ronnie Martin 07) The Old Oak Tree 4:26 Ronnie Martin 08) Spinning Wheel 3:57 Ronnie Martin 09) The Gingerbread Meadow 2:49 Ronnie Martin / Jason Martin 10) Springtime Blossoms 3:29 Ronnie Martin 11) Galore 2:45 Jason Martin 12) There Will Never Be 4:41 Ronnie Martin Other Information: Cover Painting: Michael Knott

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Jesus BVCD3382 (1992) Produced by Dance House Children Ronnie Martin – vocals, keyboards, samples, rhythm programming Jason Martin – keyboards, samples 01) Once Upon Your Lips 4:58 Ronnie Martin 02) The Locket Maker 4:24 Ronnie Martin 03) Old And True 3:45 Ronnie Martin 04) Eve Leaf 3:05 Jason Martin 05) Autumn Comes But Once, Dear 4:19 Ronnie Martin 06) Homespun Is Happy 4:19 Ronnie Martin 07) Simon Sister 3:31 Jason Martin 08) Keepsake Melody 3:54 Ronnie Martin 09) A Lull In The Fairest Maple 4:43 Ronnie Martin 10) Uncle Art 4:02 Jason Martin 11) A Cottage Song 4:40 Ronnie Martin 12) Oleanders (Our Happy Place) 4:02 Ronnie Martin 13) Sea Breeze 3:25 Jason Martin 14) Merry 3:49 Ronnie Martin 15) Wisteria Time 4:47 Ronnie Martin

• Blonde Vinyl Teaser I
• Blonde Vinyl Teaser II / Food for Thought
• SLAVA Compilation – Voice of the People
• Radioactive Hits: The Definitive Blonde Vinyl Collection

Dance House Children – Old Oak Tree

Dance House Children – Sea Breeze

Rainbow Rider: Beautiful Dazzling Music No. 1 SRCD3592 (1993) Produced by Ronnie Martin Ronnie Martin – vocals, synthesizers, rhythm programming, sampler, guitar, bass Amy Martin – Moog prodigy, other stuff Tom Danielson – live percussion Jeff Cloud – live guitar 01) Resurrection Railway 4:26 Ronnie Martin 02) Neverending Life 5:37 Ronnie Martin 03) Rapture Day Bliss 5:42 Ronnie Martin 04) Mountain Boy 4:56 Ronnie Martin 05) Sing It from the Mountain 5:59 Ronnie Martin 06) Majesty 1700 5:45 Ronnie Martin 07) Sweet Sweet Charity 4:54 Ronnie Martin 08) Rainbow Rider Country 5:27 Ronnie Martin 09) We’ll Last So Long (80’s Revival Mix) 4:06 Ronnie Martin 10) Golden Giver 5:10 Ronnie Martin 11) Saturn Swinger 5:56 Ronnie Martin 12) Northaven 4:30 Ronnie Martin

There is some confusion if Rainbow Rider: Beautiful Dazzling Music No. 1 was a release by a new band called “Rainbow Rider” or a third Dance House Children album. It is included here as a third album, but since it was re-issued as a Rainbow Rider album (along with a vinyl single), a separate Rainbow Rider page was created.

Ronnie Martin formed Joy Electric, and Jason Martin formed Starflyer 59.

Jesus was reissued in 1999 by M8 records.

In 2007, Jason and Ronnie teamed up again to form a band called The Brothers Martin. The sound of this band is nothing like Dance House Children, but more of a mix between Joy Electric and Starflyer 59.

• Dance House Children Wikipedia Page