John Martyn (albums, tracks, quote, artist, song)

jackhammer · 08-02-2008, 06:02 PM

Has anyone got the full programme of this? I'm desperate to see the full episode.

Son of JayJamJah · 08-02-2008, 08:14 PM

I am still working on my John Martyn post for my Intro Audo thread.

I will save most of my feelings save to say, I find him very hard to pigeon hole.

lucifer_sam · 08-28-2008, 07:18 PM

What a great artist with a wonderful voice. He reminds me of the soft side of Nick Drake and so many other things at once.

jackhammer · 08-29-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lucifer_sam

What a great artist with a wonderful voice. He reminds me of the soft side of Nick Drake and so many other things at once.

What albums have you heard as I could give you some pointers?

Demonoid · 09-10-2008, 12:24 AM

Thanks for the up!
I've listened to some of his stuff here and there before, but never really bought/downloaded anything.
Any particular album to get?

jackhammer · 09-10-2008, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Demonoid

Thanks for the up!
I've listened to some of his stuff here and there before, but never really bought/downloaded anything.
Any particular album to get?

Bless The Weather
One World
Solid Air
Glasgow Walker

All great albums that showcase his versatility.

jackhammer · 01-30-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

Has this poor guy got to croak before he recieves more attention?

Now that is honesty in music!

Fuckin' hell.

jackhammer · 03-21-2009, 08:28 AM

For UK peeps. Broadcast last night. John live in '77. he's completely drunk- what a man! The second track 'Small Hours' is simply stunning.

BBC iPlayer - The Old Grey Whistle Test: John Martyn In Concert

Molecules · 03-21-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

For UK peeps. Broadcast last night. John live in '77. he's completely drunk- what a man! The second track 'Small Hours' is simply stunning.

BBC iPlayer - The Old Grey Whistle Test: John Martyn In Concert

sheez. this is great, only halfway through but i had to comment. It's great to see him in action in his prime this is obviously before the divorce, he seems to be walking on air!) - and it shows you how unusual his playing style was, how he did all of his effects... I think he's gaffer taped a pickup to his acoustic. Such a contrast to that latter-day video you posted

jackhammer · 03-21-2009, 09:22 AM

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

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03-21-2009, 08:28 AM	#18 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	For UK peeps. Broadcast last night. John live in '77. he's completely drunk- what a man! The second track 'Small Hours' is simply stunning. BBC iPlayer - The Old Grey Whistle Test: John Martyn In Concert __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

03-21-2009, 09:22 AM	#20 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	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 __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

09-10-2008, 12:24 AM	#15 (permalink)
Demonoid Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 734	Thanks for the up! I've listened to some of his stuff here and there before, but never really bought/downloaded anything. Any particular album to get?