If you are not hooked from the opening bars of the opening song the title track. John martyn solid air deluxe edition 2009 top labels and collections. Watch the video for solid air from john martyn s solid air for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Dont be afraid of the solid air because, in john martyn s hands, it becomes a flexible material, spread in a magical palette from folkrock to triprock with amazing results. A troubled and mercurial character, martyn worked with some of the best musicians and. Jul, 2015 long associated with chris blackwells island records, john martyns most enduring album, solid air, is now considered a classic representation of british folkjazz fusion by a troubadour raised in scotland who did not consider himself a folk artist. Id rather be the devil devil got my woman album version.
Solid air remastered, an album by john martyn on spotify. Check out solid air remastered by john martyn on amazon music. Sound of music, music love, good music, my music, john martyn, nick drake, acid jazz, bob seger, year of the monkey. If you see hand etched matrix on a gz pressing it is likely from supplied lacquer and therefore could be all analogue. It was done for a friend of mine, and it was done right, with very clear motives, john martyn later recalled of the title track from his 1973 classic. John martyn was born on september 11, 1948 in new malden, surrey, england as iain david mcgeachy. Solid air is the definitive john martyn album, fusing his myriad musical influences into sonic perfection. By 1973, john martyn still at the tender age of 25 had racked up five albums two with then wife, beverly. Solid air is where john martyns love affair with effects and echoplex became serious. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists. The thing is, i usually dont listen to introverted sounding artists.
Martyn stepped out of his comfort zone to record and produce it, including not only jazz and blues but rock and plenty of sound effects, and. In the case of solid air deadwax tells its digital but it doesnt sound obviously so as many reissues do. Youve been taking your time and youve been living on solid air youve been walking the line and youve been living on solid air dont know whats going wrong inside. It was done for a friend of mine, and it was done right, with very clear motives, john martyn. A troubled and mercurial character, martyn worked with some of the best musicians and behind the scenes talent in the businessincluding. Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of universalisland records ltd. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Play john martyn songs on guitar, song tuning guide.
The acoustic john martyn is a new twocd set from universal that brings together key album tracks, a scattering of live performances and various rarities, including some unreleased demo recordings. John martyn s music is defenitely artistic, but it sound a bit to background music to my ears. Listen to your favorite songs from solid air by john martyn now. Search this blog for other john martyn releases, and listen to his classic bless the weather album tracks 1 solid air martyn 6. Solid air is the fourth studio album by british folk singersongwriter john martyn, released in february 1973 by island records. John martyn solid air album art, john martyn solid air. Solid air has long since been considered by many to be his best album. John martyn is a prog folk progressive rock artist from united kingdom.
Listen to solid air deluxe edition by john martyn on deezer. As for the selftitled song, written for his friend nick drake, is the most valuable, solid air ive come across in my life. With the stunning inside out and the careerdefining solid air, john martyn. John martyns best songs as picked by the jam community, 20112015 may you never john martyn. Includes playthru, video lesson, tabs, chords and lyrics. My go to john martyn stuff is the pure unaccompanied acoustic guitar and voice on the one hand, and his heavily jazzinfluenced work especially live with danny thompson on bass at the other extreme. Aint no saint was the title of the fourcd restrospective of john martyns career, released to mark his 60th birthday last september. Cd edition of the british folk singersongwriters landmark 1973 album. Solid air john martyn to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Dont be afraid of the solid air because, in john martyns hands, it becomes a flexible material, spread in a magical palette from folkrock to triprock with amazing results.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Inside out is john martyns 5th album, the immediate followup to his highly acclaimed solid air which was released earlier in 1973. May 22, 2017 solid air is a folk jazz album released in 1973 by john martyn on island records. Solid air was given a further remastering and repackaging when a double cd reissue curated by john hillarby was released in 2009, and which included several alternate studio and live versions. John martyn solid air 1973 it took me a couple of listens, but i can now confirm this is a special slightly progressive folkrock record with jazz rock leanings. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Solid air is a metaphor for the depression which martyns friend nick drake suffered from. Youve been taking your time and youve been living on solid air youve been walking the line and youve been living on solid air dont know. John martyn one for the road one world sampler by banberry2112. Many john martyn fans regard john s reworking of couldnt love you more as one of his greatest recordings, and the album is hr by a. Solid air remastered by john martyn on amazon music. Listen free to john martyn solid air solid air, over the hill and more. Watch the video for solid air from john martyns solid air for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
This doubledisc collection kicks off with four tracks from john martyns 1967 debut london conversation before unveiling three unheard demos from the followup, 1968s the. I absolutely love john martyn and hope to hear everything he recorded. John martyn solid air 2000, carded sleeve, cd discogs. At the time of producing solid air, john martyn was fighting a long and strenuous battle with alcoholism. John martyn solid air 20 vinyl steve hoffman music forums. The title track, dedicated to his close friend nick drake, became a eulogy. He hit a creative peak with 1973s solid air, which. Song tuning guide the official john martyn website. Martyn stepped out of his comfort zone to record and produce it, including not only jazz and blues but rock and plenty of sound effects, and featuring rhodes piano on some of its tracks, dismaying. The real breakthrough in martyns sound had really come with the previous album, bless the weather. Many john martyn fans regard johns reworking of couldnt love you more as one of his greatest recordings, and the album is hr by a.
Aug 05, 2011 many john martyn fans regard john s reworking of couldnt love you more as one of his greatest recordings, and the album is hr by a. The album cover is an example of schlieren photography demonstrating the solid nature of air. But despite this apparent distraction, john martyn s musical career did not suffer, at least not in terms of his albums. A poignant epistle to nick drake, the delicate folk jazz title track on martyn s third solo lp emerged from a session almost like a big jam. He was married to annie furlong and beverley kutner.
Long associated with chris blackwells island records, john martyns most enduring album, solid air, is now considered a classic representation of british folkjazz fusion by a troubadour raised in scotland who did not consider himself a folk artist. Emotionally intense and hauntingly beautiful solid air encapsulates almost every musical genre with ease and accomplishment. Recorded at sound techniques studio in chelsea during 1972, john martyns seminal album solid air was released in february 1973. Solid air is a folk jazz album released in 1973 by john martyn on island records. John martyns music is defenitely artistic, but it sound a bit to background music to my ears. Glasgowbred hardman john martyns ongoing musical career has been as vol. John martyn live at leeds deluxe edition 2010 free. John martyn solid air with danny thompson in dublin marvelous. Glasgowbred hardman john martyn s ongoing musical career has been as vol.
Song information for solid air john martyn on allmusic. A poignant epistle to nick drake, the delicate folk jazz title track on martyns third solo lp emerged from a session almost like a big jam. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Find john martyn discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from john martyn at the discogs marketplace. Download cafe del mar volume 15 by musicbox torrent 37x. But despite this apparent distraction, john martyns musical career.
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