John Martyn

Molecules · 03-21-2009, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

It's a pity it's only half hour long

He was a brilliant guitar player and should have been noted for it. His experimentation was so unusual considering it was just acoustic.

This was on last night and it's on again tonight. It was a cracking documentary. The guy was an animal!

BBC - BBC Four Programmes - John Martyn: Johnny Too Bad

^ i'll watch that. I love the way on the acoustic numbers he keeps time and rhythm with his thumb on the lower strings
The third song is amazing, 'Certain Surprise'.

He really is merrily pissed in this isn't he?

As it should be I think, this stuff is getting me in the mood for summer twilights

The Cat · 03-21-2009, 02:38 PM

Absolute genious, and amazing artist, a great sad loss.
My favourite albums are Bless the Weather and Stormbringer, Solid Air is also amazing. Some of my standout tracks have to be:
The Small Hours
Bless the Weather
Dealer
John the Baptist
And so many more......

~~Yoni~~ · 03-23-2009, 08:56 PM

Solid Air <3

The Fascinating Turnip · 01-22-2010, 01:30 PM

As Jackhammer said, it's absolutely criminal that this man didn't/doesn't get enough attention.
I've only listened to Solid Air, to be perfectly honest, but i enjoyed it a great deal.
Solid Air is an absolutely magic track, everything in it is perfect. The soft acoustic guitar, his voice echoing...just fantastic.
Over The Hill is also great. Very peaceful
I Don't Wanna Know is also brilliant. And by the way, here's a version of it Anteater sent my way:

The Fascinating Turnip · 06-29-2010, 07:07 AM

Well, here's another effort to ressurect this:

Another fantastic track from Mr. John Martyn, everyone should listen to this at some point in their lives.

~~telepicker~~ · 06-29-2010, 10:35 AM

"Solid Air" is a masterpiece.

His playing and singing are exquisite...but it's his masterful songwriting that really hooks me in.

CaptainAwesome · 07-02-2010, 05:08 AM

he is awesome!

jackhammer · 07-04-2010, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Unchained Ballad

Well, here's another effort to ressurect this:

Another fantastic track from Mr. John Martyn, everyone should listen to this at some point in their lives.

Phenomenal track and a great version too.

03-21-2009, 02:38 PM	#22 (permalink)
The Cat ..Just Not Your Kind Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 188	Absolute genious, and amazing artist, a great sad loss. My favourite albums are Bless the Weather and Stormbringer, Solid Air is also amazing. Some of my standout tracks have to be: The Small Hours Bless the Weather Dealer John the Baptist And so many more...... __________________ Just Because Your paraniod......Doesn't Mean They Are Not After You!

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CaptainAwesome Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 49	he is awesome! __________________ Jesus could walk on water...BUT I CAN SWIM THROUGH LAND. http://imagegen.last.fm/basicrt10/re...awesome666.gif There are some who say that life's a bitch, well I'm not one of those: It's what you make of it.

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~~Yoni~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 48	Solid Air <3

01-22-2010, 01:30 PM	#24 (permalink)
The Fascinating Turnip Moper Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 510	As Jackhammer said, it's absolutely criminal that this man didn't/doesn't get enough attention. I've only listened to Solid Air, to be perfectly honest, but i enjoyed it a great deal. Solid Air is an absolutely magic track, everything in it is perfect. The soft acoustic guitar, his voice echoing...just fantastic. Over The Hill is also great. Very peaceful I Don't Wanna Know is also brilliant. And by the way, here's a version of it Anteater sent my way:

06-29-2010, 07:07 AM	#25 (permalink)
The Fascinating Turnip Moper Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 510	Well, here's another effort to ressurect this: Another fantastic track from Mr. John Martyn, everyone should listen to this at some point in their lives.

06-29-2010, 10:35 AM	#26 (permalink)
~~telepicker~~ Account Disabled Join Date: May 2010 Location: Buttholeville Posts: 100	"Solid Air" is a masterpiece. His playing and singing are exquisite...but it's his masterful songwriting that really hooks me in.