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John Martyn
Folk Rock / Acoustic / Blues

"One World"

Glasgow,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  8/22/2008
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   John Martyn: General Info
Member Since12/19/2005
Band Websitehillarby.freeserve.co.uk/
Band MembersJohn, with friends
InfluencesJohn was influenced by a great variety of music, and it shows in his extremely diverse catalog. He liked classical artists like Debussy, folk musicians like Davey Graham and Clive Palmer, all kinds of jazz, and the Blues.
Sounds LikeSomething new all the time.
Record LabelOne World
Type of LabelIndie



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   About John Martyn

This page is here to honor one of the greatest voices in popular music, Mr. John Martyn. As of now John does NOT have his own MySpace, but I'd like to say he can have our URL (myspace.com/johnmartyn) whenever he wants. John Martyn's music is some of the most incredible, most deeply felt music I have ever heard. The best of his songs manage to convey the greatest wisdom in very simple language. And it's sung by quite possibly the greatest singer of his time. His voice is a technical marvel, constantly working miracles. I like to say his voice is like maple syrup.

As far as where to start with John, my first advice to anyone is to avoid "best of" or "anthology" collections. John seems to undergo a complete transformation with every album. If you played "The Tumbler" and his work on "Road To Ruin" (an album he did with then-wife Beverly) back to back, you'd swear you were hearing two different people. And those albums are only a year apart. Each album is a journey, constantly taking you to new and different places you haven't been before, not with him.

I'd say to start with the classic "Solid Air", a perfect album in just about every way. Follow that with "Bless The Weather". If you're not completely hooked by then, there's something wrong with you.

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SEAN BW PARKER





Nov 19 2008 12:35 PM

'wonderful...the songs are as heartfelt as they are intelligent' - Alain de Botton

'whose' is my fave. i dug 'above the warzone' too. i also think you've got your own 'voice' - although the spirit of lou looms nearby (that's a compliment)' Richard J Parfitt (60 ft Dolls)

'cool' Tim Burgess (The Charlatans)

'really Velvet Undergroundy, especially on 'Whose', which I think is my favourite' - Martin Carr (The Boo Radleys)
RENAUD HANTSON





Nov 15 2008 3:32 AM

Hello !
Coming 29th september « JE COUCHE AVEC MOI » (XIII Bis/Sony-BMG). Limited edition with a second cd including 8 live tracks. Have a listen to 7 new songs extracts + 2 live bonus songs on my page.
RENAUD HANTSON
www. myspace. com/renaudhantson
www. hantson. com

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Richard Thompson Swedish Fan Site





Nov 12 2008 1:43 PM

please, come and perform in sweden!
Willie Borland





Nov 8 2008 12:20 PM

one of the best.
Willie Borland





Nov 6 2008 3:31 PM

i strive to make my tunes as good as yours man.
Andy Ks dissonant acoustic





Oct 22 2008 5:50 PM

Hi, dropping by with desert rocks, sand, and...vibes!
Paolo Brancaleoni





Oct 22 2008 1:49 PM

Hi, John I love your music and I hope one day sing a song togheter!!
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Oct 18 2008 1:54 PM




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The Roseville Band





Oct 7 2008 7:19 PM

Hello,
If you would please just take a second to give us your vote we would be forever in your debt.
The Roseville Band
Thanks
CORKY





Oct 6 2008 7:49 PM

G&Dad
CORKY





Oct 6 2008 7:26 PM

http://farm4. static. flickr. com/3209/2919697538_6b59d7d9d9. jpg
RENAUD HANTSON





Sep 23 2008 11:12 PM

Hello Mister Martyn !
Welcome to my Top Friends, you are one of my biggest influence and I'm sure to be one of your true french fans always waiting to hear new songs from you !!!
Coming 29th september « JE COUCHE AVEC MOI » (XIII Bis/Sony-BMG). Limited edition with a second cd including 8 live tracks. Have a listen to 7 new songs extracts + 2 live bonus songs on my page.
RENAUD HANTSON
www. myspace. com/renaudhantson
www. myspace. com/furiouszoo
www. hantson. com

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RYE





Sep 22 2008 10:39 PM

Hi John, it's autumn now and the leaves start falling at least here in Berlin. I can't believe that all these years really have gone by and you turned sixty. Hopefully you feel fantastic! Love,

Rye
Mary Ann Blinkhorn





Sep 20 2008 1:33 AM

Thank you for your music.
The Scottish Alien





Sep 16 2008 11:00 AM

Photobucket
Dan Sumner





Sep 15 2008 4:33 PM

Hey John Martyn fan,
Just to say we're in the absolute live competition and we'd really appreciate your votes
described as "John Martyn meets the Guillemots"
www. totallyunsigned. co. uk/members/508/index. php
Thanks for your support
Best wishes
Dan
FolkingAbout





Sep 11 2008 12:22 AM

Happy 60th John from FolkingAbout
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Sep 6 2008 2:34 PM

Best wishes from Devils Creek - Glad to have you as a friend here on myspace. The great thing about myspace is that you can link up with kindred spirits!.

DEVILS CREEK: Bullfrog Blues

"Here's something a bit different. These guys are heavily influenced by Rory Gallagher, Status Quo and early 70's British bluesy hard rock. They've got a great groove in the rhythm section, a fine guitarist in Guy Rosewall, and their album 'Bullfrog Blues' is recommended! The album includes a rockin' take on Rory's "Seven Days". Definitely not another SRV clone"

"The band is driven beautifully by Terry Brown on drums and Tim Chapple on bass, the latter laying down a stomping beat on every number.......... on the showing of this album I would strongly recommend them" (Ian McKenzie - Blues In The South).

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“The old Ten Years After classic Hear Me Calling suits Guy's heavy rock sound the best, and its the guitar sound that has a strong influence..... Guy's own foray into songwriting shows some interesting invention, particularly on the Family Song - good old 70's rock really. The others - Dead Man Walking, Poor Boy and Shadow City are built more on solid riffs, but Guy's also put in some worthwhile lyrics and not wasted the opportunity with rock cliches.... There's some worthwhile material in there" (Al Tait - Blues Matters)

“ROCKING THE BLUES WITH A SLEDGEHAMMER GROOVE”.

February Sky





Sep 5 2008 7:09 PM

Susan and I have just posted our arrangement of Spencer the Rover on our site.
We haven't tried to sound like JM's version, because, face it, who could?
Niall Kelly





Aug 25 2008 10:30 PM

Love your music John.
It keeps me inspired.
n
Malka & son Frère





Aug 22 2008 2:43 PM

Hello and thank you to receive us in your universe.
Malka et son frère are preparing their new sakatrapo album .
Please have a look (and a ear) at our latest visual musics and give news of yours .
See you soon
Malka
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Aug 11 2008 9:50 AM

To Join our email announce list, please send an email to LCA with your email address and we will add you. lca@lca-uk.org..




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Jello Harpers





Aug 10 2008 12:39 AM

Thanks for adding us...

Hope all are all having a great summer...

Have a listen when you get a chance..

Peace and Love in a free world full of music and passion!!

All the best

:O)

Cadiz, Spain
Joxfield ProjeX





Aug 5 2008 10:28 AM

Dusty wind
Over the gravelled road
No sign of life.
Sounds from a window.
Could it be music?

Stay close.

Listen.

Soon…
Vendetta





Aug 3 2008 9:41 AM

Rob Lloyd





Jul 25 2008 11:33 AM

Sending you GOOD VIBES from CORNWALL, UK.
CROOK





Jul 18 2008 10:26 AM

Hey 'Big John' Hope all's well?
Wasn't John Wayne a complete C**T.
All the best mate! JC
Enigmas Machine





Jul 13 2008 8:45 AM

Dreams and skies...

surreal
FRANCO FORNASARI





Jun 30 2008 11:24 PM

Great John Martyn
Jon S Williams





Jun 30 2008 10:00 AM

hey there...i'm a singer songwriter guitarist from melbourne australia...songs from my new cd 'in the breeze' and photo videos are up and ready to listen to and look at...let me know what you think!
Niall Kelly





Jun 25 2008 1:21 AM

I love the man.
Anyone listened to One World?
n
Gavan Flinter





Jun 23 2008 7:00 AM

hello
CORKY





Jun 19 2008 2:38 PM

John Martyn on tour July 08

Mon 14 Jul 08
Liverpool Echo Arena

Liverpool Summer Pops show with Bill Wyman.
Main Box Office: 0844 8000 400
Venue Website: http://www. accliverpool. com

Tue 15 Jul 08
Leeds Grand Theatre
Main Box Office: 0113 222 6222

Thu 17 Jul 08
Kendal The Brewery Arts Centre
Main Box Office: 01539 725 133
martian





Jun 13 2008 12:58 AM

little sir echo how do u do Hello .
Resonation





Jun 12 2008 7:25 PM

Gabbidon,Resonation ..
Dan Sumner





Jun 12 2008 11:50 AM

If you're a John Martyn fan, check out our video on our page or follow this link.
http://uk. youtube. com/watch?v=uWc3XoTdLhU
All love
Mike Rhead





Jun 11 2008 2:27 AM

(BOOM) Pete Fullarton Film





Jun 10 2008 8:19 AM

Hello JohnMartyn,

We made the finals of the Doritos tv ad competition.
Its now down to a public vote

Voting closes tonight 12pm GMT

Please go and vote for us if you like our ad.

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Jun 7 2008 9:02 PM

may you never
Don@Online Drum Recording





Jun 6 2008 1:54 PM



Hi,
How are you doing? Please have a listen to the two new songs on my page. They are called 'The Whole Shebang' and 'Highlands'. Hope you like it.

All the best,
Don
www. onlinedrumrecording. com
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