Elvis Presley,Dean Martin,Chris Isaak,U2,Live,Sammy Davis J.R,The Mavericks,Johnny Cash,Jeff Buckley,Ryan Adams,The Doors,The Beatles(Paul McCartney),Roy Orbison,Sun records!, Too many to list...
Sounds Like
Different is a word i could use.Take a listen.Its a mix between Alternative rock/Some pop/Alternative country with a warm Vintage feel. Elvis,Chris Isaak,The Mavericks,Live,etc...
With expressive vocals,creative arrangements and earnest lyrics that go to the core of every situation,its apparent that old-fashioned heart and soul are vital elements in his songwriting.His melodies harken the melancholy of Chris Isaak or Roy Orbison,the reverie of artists like U2 or Jeff Buckley at times,and the pioneering spirit of early rock and Roll like Elvis Presley.Classically trained since the age of eleven,with years of refinement,New York born Ted Martins' versatility lies between guitar,his principal instrument,piano,bass and viola.He was raised on classical music,as well as old and new country,classic blues,alternative,pop and fifties rock n' roll.His musical pedigree gives him the dexterity as an artist to step over all genres of popular music.Ted Martins' unique style in music,grants him a great deal of accesibility in different musical markets.In a recent interview he stated,"My goal is to do this for the rest of my life.My music is true to a lot of my roots,growing up in a family with two professional musicians as parents influenced me a great deal to choose this path.I'm greatly inspired by old country like Johnny Cash,Hank Williams as well as fifties acts like Elvis Presley,Rick Nelson,The Everly Brothers,Roy Orbison and Jerry Lee Lewis.I also enjoy newer acts as Live,U2,Foo Fighters,Chris Isaak, Blues music and some Pop music quite a bit.I strive to mantain a warm,vintage style with a lot of heart and feeling.I can't think of anything else i rather do.The important thing for me is that my music really touches people where i feel it matters most,on a soulful level.That is a universal element that brings people together and everyone can relate to the situations or feelings in my music because we've all been there. I think that is true success,to touch your audience with your heart.I wouldn't have it any other way". So what becomes a legend most?In Ted Martin's case i think it's being the genuine article.Once you hear his music,you'll agree,the world of music is ready to welcome one of its brightest stars.
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