Artist: John Martyn
Genre: Folk/Jazz
John Martyn was a Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist whose innovative approach blended folk, jazz, rock, and electronic elements into a unique personal style. His use of the Echoplex delay unit created shimmering, atmospheric guitar textures that influenced numerous subsequent artists. Albums like 'Solid Air,' 'One World,' and 'Grace and Danger' are considered masterpieces of British folk-rock. 'Solid Air,' written for his friend Nick Drake, exemplifies his ability to combine technical innovation with emotional depth. Martyn's voice, a slurred, soulful instrument, added to his music's distinctive character. Though his personal life was turbulent and his commercial success inconsistent, Martyn's influence on British music was substantial. Artists from Eric Clapton to Portishead have acknowledged his impact on their work.
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JOHN MARTYN Piece By Piece (2015 UK 19-track double LP expanded audiophile issue of the classic 1986 album pressed on 180gm vinyl remastered with a bonus disc of freshly unearthed material including alternate mixes out-takes & five previously unreleased live performances recorded in Hamburg in 1986 gatefold picture sleeve with lyrics a new essay and previously unseen photographs inside
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