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Echoes of Conscience

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November 7th, 2025

Performers:
  • Kara Melodic:  Lead Vocals Δ, Choir
  • John Marszalkowski:  Music & Lyrics, Guitar, Vocals, Choir
  • Matthew Kopf:  Drums ΔΣΦ
  • Anne Van Deusen:  Piano ΔΩ, Organ Π
  • Keith D: Bass Guitar ΔΘ
  • Emelia Rudd:  Flute, Choir 
  • Adam Fisher:  Trumpet & Flugelhorn ΔΩ
  • Mike Neumeyer:  Vibraphone & Glockenspiel ΔΞ
  • Katherine Messer Ennis:  Violin & Viola Ψ
Additional Performances:
  • Ian & Yuqing Wasserman:  Cello & Viola (tracks 2, 8, 9, 12, 13) 
  • Christina Feigel Garrett:  Bassoon (tracks 4, 6, 11, 15)
  • Darcy Hamlin:  Horn (tracks 2, 4, 13 Δ) Ψ
  • Joshua Sevigny: Tuba (tracks 4 Ω, 9, 11 Ω, 13)
  • Warren Wiegratz: Saxophone (tracks 12 & 13) Δ 
  • John Tyson: Backing Vocals (track 4), Choir
Additional Choir Singers: 
  • Lauren Hackerott
  • John Grochowski
  • Naomi Seiler
  • Jen & Stu Lyles
  • Elizabeth Gramz
  • Irma Valenzuela Doering
  • June Velouria Marszalkowski
All music recorded & edited by John Marszalkowski
@ MarszMedia (Milwaukee, WI), with noted exceptions.

Δ    Performer contributed improvisations or arrangements
Θ    Recorded by Keith D @ The Rathskeller (Milwaukee, WI)
Π    Recorded by David Vartanian @ DV Productions (Shorewood, WI)
Σ    Recorded by Matthew Kopf @ Köpfsound Stüdios (Oak Creek, WI)
Ξ    Recorded by Mike Neumeyer @ Neumeyer Studio (South Milwaukee, WI)
Ω    Recorded @ Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (Greenfield, WI)
Ψ    Recorded in full or in part @ Shane Olivo Audio (Cudahy, WI)
Φ    Recording assistance by Shane Olivo (tracks 8, 9, 13) @ Shane Olivo Audio

Post-Production:
  • Ryan Morgan:  Mixing
  • Kris Crummett:  Mastering @ Interlace Audio
Album illustration and design by Jason Geirl @ Static Eye Design Co.
Photography by Matthew Kopf.
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Kara, John, Matt, Anne, Keith, Emma, Adam, Mike, Katherine
Some musicians had only vague blueprints—chords, melodies, timing, and lyrics—leaving much of the interpretation up to them. My main direction was often simply, “Do it how you would do it.” They have shaped my taste so much that if they pushed back, I almost always preferred their instincts over mine. Every improvisation came from minds more creative than mine, seasoning this “plain potato” I was “baking.”  
I’m incredibly lucky to have been lent the time, talents, and advice of stage and studio performers, teachers, engineers, and others passionate about their craft. I learned how hard it is to get people into a room to learn unfamiliar music and feel vulnerable in front of others. That makes those who did it all the more special. 
To my wife and kids: I’m sorry if I burned you out on these songs after years of writing, recording, and editing. Despite that, you always encouraged me. I love you.  - John
The Patron Saints of Echoes of Conscience
  • David Holzborn
  • Brian Fohlmeister
  • Miro Jennerjahn
  • Alex & Anne 
  • Ryan McReynolds
  • Mina Ellyse
  • Josef Noctilucant
  • Paul A-T
  • Linda Steele Giacchino
  • Dr. Sanjiv and Namita Jain
  • Sarah Swanson
  • The one, the only… Rebecca.
  • Bert
  • Angie Prelesnik
  • Ani Saryan Kopf & Matt Kopf
  • Joel Lingenfelter
  • Valentine Wolfe
  • Tracy Apps
  • Lauren Hackerott
  • Kevin Hathaway
  • Peg and Marie
  • David Meadows
  • Schaudwen
  • Jesse Gardner
  • Matty Jay
  • Jonathan Royon
  • chesscommands
  • “Will It Work”
  • jchristopherhughes
  • Mr/Ms RadishBeat
  • Llarry Amrose
  • Asakunotomohiro
  • Keith D
  • Christian Amonson
  • Anne Van Deusen
  • Jason
  • Sofia Frasz
  • Sheila Karch
  • Anna
  • Rachael
  • Bobbi Jo
  • Inna
  • Jayna
  • Hoft
  • Gutmanis
  • Fowley
  • BaldSlumLord
  • Niki
  • Pete
  • Multiple anonymous donors.
MALEDICTIS
Chamber Rock
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
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  • Associate Producer Ted Heim