Albums You Need To Know: John Martyn - Solid Air

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By the early seventies, John Martyn had already begun to showcase his remarkable fusion of electronic and acoustic instrumentation, alongside captivating folk-rock songwriting. But it was his 1973 album Solid Air, which truly showcased the singular sound he had created, bringing together some of the best musicians of the British folk-rock scene to create an album unlike any other.
As a young musician in the folk scene, Martyn created his own signature sound by playing an acoustic guitar through a phase shifter and Echoplex. You can hear this sound on his 1970 Stormbringer! Album. Martyn credited the use of the Echoplex to the inspiration of saxophonist Pharaoh Sanders saying: “The only reason I bought the echoplex was to try and imitate Sanders’ sustain on my guitar.”
In 1971, Island records decided to focus their attention on Martyn as a solo artist rather than a duo with Beverly, and this brought about his third solo album, Bless the Weather, which really showcases Martyn’s echoplex sound on the track “Glistening Glyndebourne” This album brough Martyn increased attention and positive reviews. Zig Zag magazine wrote in 1974: ‘Without elaborating on Bless The Weather too much, let me say that it is a fabulous album, quite definitely one of the very best of 1971, and one which you should spare no amount of trouble over to possess.” In late 1972, Martyn was back in the studio working on what would become one of his most remarkable and timeless albums - Solid Air
Solid Air was recorded in Studio one at Island’s Basing Street studios in London in November and December of 1972. Additional work was done at Sound Techniques, in Chelsea, London. In addition to his phenomenal vocals, Martyn plays acoustic and electric guitar on the album and keyboard on the song “The Easy Blues.” He also self-produced the album.
Solid Air was released in February of 1973 to positive reviews. A contemporary review in Sounds magazine described the album saying “it flows beautifully” and “shows the entire spectrum of music that John Martyn has at his fingertips” It concluded by calling Martyn “one of the most important innovators” of his time. In the decades since its release it has remained an iconic album in the British folk-rock scene of the seventies. AllMusic more recently declared that “audacious, hypnotic and groundbreaking only begins to describe Martyn’s still unique combination of folk, jazz, blues and space rock, wrapped around riveting, unforgettable melodies.” Q magazine named it the 67th best British album ever. Its singular sound has captivated music lovers for decades and it remains one of British folk-rock’s most important albums of all time.
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@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

What other Albums do you think changed music? Let me know by commenting below!

@spitfiremusic3997 2 года назад

Grace and Danger was another Masterpiece!

@banjoindrajit 2 года назад

Dark side of the moon by Pink Floyd

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

@@banjoindrajit masterpiece!

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

@@spitfiremusic3997 yes, I love that album!

@Alien-qw5ks 2 года назад

Camel Mirage, that album had a great influence on me when i was a young guy, i just really love Andrew Latimer's mellodies

@joannebeauchamp1169 Год назад

“Solid Air” is one of my all-time favorite albums! There is nothing else like it! 👍👍👍👍👍

@jimw6659 2 года назад

Stunning choice. John Martyn rarely gets covered like this. Many thanks!

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Thanks ever so much J J! Yes, he's so important!

@deesee6009 2 года назад

This was very moving. You did John justice. RIP JM

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Thanks ever so much, I really appreciate it!

@bonalba20 Год назад

John Martyn singer songwriter and performer par excellence! Much missed.

@Producelikeapro Год назад

Yes, huge loss

@crazyredd23 2 года назад

John Martyn is one of a kind! FACT!

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Agreed 100%!

@neebinmakwah349 Месяц назад

Fortunate to have seen John Martyn live 3 times, opening up for Yes first. Then with 2 different bassists, Danny Thompson and Alan Thomson, incredible voice and guitar skills, still one of my favorites🤗💓😁😎

@damianip 2 года назад

I saw John open for Yes at Madison Square Garden in 1974. His performance completely shook me. An amazing performance. The swirling echoing percussive guitar lines are still in my head. After ending his set with "I'd Rather Be the Devil" I had little care for what Yes did. I still listen to JM to this day. Yes? Not so much.

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Wow! Thanks ever so much for sharing! What an incredible experience

@Flying_turnip187 2 года назад

John Martyn changed my life. I got back into music about 3 years ago and decided to find some interesting acoustic music to start off.Found he was on several lists for acoustic guitar players. I had never heard of him. I heard "Solid Air" .....my mind was completely blown away. I had never heard anyone that touched me as much as I have as much as Martyn's music has. All of his songs really speak to me. I also never cared about lyrics before, I was a melody only guy. John changed that. I really can feel what he was trying to do and feel. His songs are literally an aural map of my life. I am transported to my childhood, current day and after I am gone when I listen to his music. I had never till I heard John Martyn had a musical epiphany before. It was amazing. Thanks.

@isbergetgard3288 2 года назад

I only discovered "Solid Air" in 1990, but it has been with me ever since.

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Wonderful

@coloaten6682 2 года назад

If there was ever an album that everyone needs to know, this is it. I actually think this guy was as good a songwriter as Lennon or McCartney. His guitar playing was masterful, he was an incredibly good musician. People should checkout his other albums too, particularly One World and Glasgow Walker. Thanks for covering this album Warren, it brings back happy memories!

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Thanks ever so much Col! I appreciate your great comment!

@mortalflower1 2 года назад

Yes indeed! Both John Martyn and Nick Drake are still largely unknown in North America. Glad you're doing something about that!

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Thanks ever so much! Please tell your friends!

@mortalflower1 2 года назад

@@Producelikeapro I do, indeed!

@vimolmas50 2 года назад

Seen John many times and Danny just sublime .No one else like him !

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Yes! I’m a huge fan!!

@natures_neighbor Год назад

One of my favorite albums from the 70s. Such a classic. I'm gonna play 'May You Never' at my friends wedding this September.. Wish me luck!

@Producelikeapro Год назад

Fantastic! I've never learned to play it! I should

@natures_neighbor Год назад

@@Producelikeapro Man, for someone who uses only two fingers when fingerpicking... it is hard.

@seanoflynn5180 8 месяцев назад

My absolute favourite album of all time 🤗

@mariachristinadunderdale 3 месяца назад

❤thank you vey much John Martyn is forever in my heart

@MrTimdriver 2 года назад

Awesome. Thanks Warren.

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Thanks Tim!

@colepetersonmusic 2 года назад

As someone born in the 90s in America, my exposure to John Martyn has only been through the Translatlantic Sessions. I sat down and listened to the record and I was blown away. Thanks for giving me something to listen to! Good video!

@kevingilhooley2064 2 года назад

Saw John perform many times back around 71,72,73 with many other great artists and loved everything he did.Bought Solid Air on it's release and still have it and play it to this day.....it's utterly fabulous, and back then in 73 It was akin to musical therapy and like something surreal had entered into my music cravings.Thanks for reminding us of this gem Warren and hopefully more people will get to appreciate a truly great artist and songsmith.

@bh8365 2 года назад

I bought Solid Air and many of John Martyn's releases. Saw him two times. Met him backstage. One of my all time go to artists when I need a real music connection.

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Thanks ever so much for sharing!!

@TheMichaelseymour 2 года назад

great LP ....guitar genius !

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Agreed 100%!

@kevinbwillson4161 Год назад

John Martyn has been a cornerstone in my heart from first I heard him back in the early 70’s his was 3 years older then I if one or I had drank way to much an impaired hearing I sounded just like him until I sober up then as always Martyn took back his throne where he comfortably is held to this day. I live way over here in the Pacifica NWst USA on the Whidbey Island John has accompanied me 49 years I will forever be Thankful for his gifts of Music

@RobBaartwijk Год назад

I have had two bands in my life and they were both called Solid Air... John Lives ON!

@Producelikeapro 11 месяцев назад

Marvellous

@IrishStewGuitar 2 года назад

i saw John Martyn playing in Belfast many years ago - absolutely captivating performance :)

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

That's amazing! Fantastic live!

@ostrichman 2 года назад

saw him Belfast many times and yep some absolutely captivating performances and some absolute horror shows but that was the chance you took going to see him, when he was on form there was no one better so you always hoped...

@777Yoni 2 года назад

Thank you so much for attempting to turn on a new generation to John Martyn. FYI, there is an hour long documentary on RU-vid called Johnny Too Bad that is certainly worth the viewing. Lord, I love his solo versions of "One Day Without You."

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Thanks ever so much Bruce!

@markwhite2207 2 года назад

If you've never seen it check out John on Hastings beach on RU-vid. Priceless

@AllanGildea 2 года назад

This album was perhaps the most impactful one I have ever listened to. Beautiful beyond words. Thank you, Warren.

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Agreed! Hugely important album for me too!

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

@Zack Darce I'm sure you will go back and love it!

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

@Zack Darce fantastic!

@trumskolan 2 месяца назад

Great tribute to John Martyn! I listen to him almost everyday. Jan Jansson Drummer Sweden

@johngrant5749 2 года назад

I saw him 3 times, late 70’s,solo, late 80’s and 90’s with his band and was not disappointed. He was magic each time. I’ll revisit the album. Such a sad loss but fortunately a legacy music still with us.

@bensongbenson Год назад

I was a latecomer to this masterpiece. How did I live without it?

@Producelikeapro 11 месяцев назад

Understood. Masterpiece

@alanthomson1227 9 месяцев назад

Timeless classic

@brendanmccabe8373 2 года назад

John Martyn is so brilliant nearly impossible not to get teary eyed listening to him

@francoisraphaelhelstone7761 Год назад

an understatement this is one person that hels me write poems and relax

@leefchapman 2 года назад

Knowledge bombs left right and centre. I'm going to have to take a deep breath in to Solid Air

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Thanks ever so much Lee! You rock

@primitivo4604 Год назад

A masterpiece.

@Producelikeapro Год назад

Agreed 100%!

@stevedean7772 2 года назад

Just heard the track Solid Air by accident and was blown away. Just ordered the album and after watching this I can't wait!

@willemmoller6736 2 года назад

Excellent video, thanks Warren! I know people who became musicians and songwriters after being inspired by John Martyn. His sound on the acoustic was unique and his voice and songs were fantastic. Sorely missed

@renemies78 2 года назад

I got turned on to John Martyn's music when Beck covered John's song "Go Easy" in 2003. He played on and off during that year and tour. The most amazing performance for me was at the Bridge School Benefit that Neil Young does almost every year. Beck had a beautiful performance on both nights which included his cover. After that, I became obsessed and looked for John's albums. I'm a bigger fan of the "Bless The Weather" album than "Solid Air" or anything he did with his ex-wife but I'm so happy you're exposing his beautiful music to your viewers. Thank you Beck for covering that song. And thank you for making this video. Lastly, thank you John Martyn. Rest in peace and love.

@alexeysmirnovguitar 2 года назад

I know John Martyn through Eric Clapton's cover of "May you never", and was lucky enough to play and sing this great song in duo with my friend. It touched me deeply then. Now I have to listen to the whole album. Thank you Warren for spreading the word about great live music.

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Thanks ever so much for sharing Alexey!

@JohnOShaughnessy 2 года назад

DAMN RIGHT!!!!

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Thanks John! LOVE this album!

@JohnOShaughnessy 2 года назад

@@Producelikeapro yeah, he was quite a character! an outstanding songwriter and musician, a fierce drinker and stoner, stubborn but seriously funny! This album shook my world too when it came out .... didn't imagine I would ever get to see him, but he came to Ireland a lot and eventually settled there. He is also my reference for a lot of things musical and technical. He once did a whole concert on his own in liberty Hall in Dublin in 1974 or 75. I was there but I can't remember exactly when it was. He made me aware of what you could do with delays and pedals.

@stevious7278 2 года назад

Australian here. I first became aware of John Martyn when the guy who ran the import record thrust a copy of "Inside Out" into my hand and said, "You must have this". I took it home and played it...and played it again...and again...and again. That was it! I was hooked. I then bought everything I could by John, including "Solid Air". I was fortunate enough to see him play live in Sydney in 1978, and the sounds he could conjure from the ether with just a guitar, his voice and a few simple electronic gizmos is astounding; to this day (2021). My personal preference would have to go slightly toward "Inside Out" over "Solid Air".

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Thanks ever so much for your great comment! Yes, seeing John live was one of my favourite things ever!

@davidburne9477 2 года назад

I bought the CD in this last year after a long period without the vinyl which was stolen at a party - obviously some bastard with taste! Just glorious.

@curtis_chip 2 года назад

Just Lovely

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Thanks Curtis!

@SLB4523 2 года назад

Thank you. Possibly my favourite album of all time, and I have a LOT of eclectic tastes. Bowie, Bush, Eno, Pop, Devo, XTC, Eagles, Heads, Blues, Country, New Wave, Punk. But this stands tall above them all. And to hear that it was almost live is mind boggling.

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

It’s an absolutely amazing masterpiece of an album

@cass2771 Год назад

This was moving to listen to. I recall being introduced to John’s music, seduced by it, feeling the intimate connection with the music and with John himself that many here will describe, and embarking on the mission to spread the word to others. It was a delight to be one of the hundreds or thousands of people in the audience when I first saw him in my home country of Australia, where he played seemingly individually to each of us. Remarkable music, and a remarkable experience, from a remarkable person.

@johncox2552 2 года назад

I discovered his music by way of Richard Thompson. His name kept popping up and I by chance stumbled upon an album of traditional British folk music. Very old stuff. Very sparse. Stripped down and haunting. And then was when I discovered the importance of the song.

@Fedbo 2 года назад

John Martyn was the biggest inspiration on my favourite singer songwriter of our time Ben Howard, I wasn't familiar with John until I heard Ben mentioning him and looking him up it's insane how much he was influenced by him!

@neilballard9231 2 года назад

Fantastic to see John Martyn getting an airing. He's rarely ever mentioned. Which is criminal. This album has been so important to me since first hearing it, aged 14 in 1983. It truly is one of a kind. Another of his that I love is "Grace & Danger". A far more conventional/commercial/ accessible sounding record which is virtually all electric and more jazz influenced. It is still distinctly very John Martyn and features Phil Collins on drums. Not the only time he played on a JM record, as they were great friends apparently. There are many tales of John turning up for appearances often the worse for wear - he had his demons for sure. Mine is watching him mumble through 4 or 5 songs live in Amsterdam before giving up and leaving early to carry on enjoying the local delights. For me, a genius and a legend. Good stuff Warren

@krisscanlon4051 2 года назад

Wooooo the motherlode...wow shocked me with this pick...John Ian McGeachy Martyn was powerful...that voice.

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

I’m a huge fan of his!! This album is on my top ten favourite albums of all time!! Edited for spelling mistake! Hah

@joethompson11 2 года назад

One of my friends got me on to John some years back, thanks for the extra context around his time in the spotlight. Great video 👍

@russellmarriott9396 3 месяца назад

Solid Air is an amazing album. It’s my go to album for switching off from life. Thanks for doing this Warren.

@mariodriessen9740 11 месяцев назад

How could I miss this episode of this wonderful series of albums you make?!?! Frankly, I never heard of John Martyn before, but yesterday I was talking to a psychologist, feeling sorry for myself for the fact that I had to have my right leg amputated 9,5 years ago. Four years prior to that I quit doing drugs. I was a cocaine addict for 6 or 7 years. I was and still am a musician. Writing songs, recording and performing them is more than a passion to me. It’s everything I live for. The fact that I started having problems with my leg four years after I got clean felt unfair. We all know hundreds, if not thousands of famous musicians who took more drugs in a month than I ever did in a whole year, but I didn’t know of ANY musician, not a single one of them, that had to amputate a limb because of it. I guess it was just my way of saying “how could I know? I never thought this would happen to me! And the irony of the fact that it happened when I was clean for (more than) four years”. And this psychologist said “well I think I do know one person who had to be amputated”. She told me his name and it was John Martyn. An hour ago was when I searched him up and I saw him performing the first song I ever heard him playing. And I loved it immediately! Then the RU-vid algorithm suggested the same song, but recorded live in the last phase of his life. And it was still beautiful. But what moved me is the fact that I see myself in him. Both in the young version of him as well as in the man he came to be. I’m not suggesting that I compare my musical talents with his (I wish), but I think I found someone I can relate to in more ways than just musically. It emotes me. You should see me right now. And then the same RU-vid algorithm send me to you. And I’ve been following your channel for years now and I certainly never miss an episode of this series of work. But for reasons I don’t understand, I HAVE missed this one. I want to thank you for doing this. Even though I haven’t watched it yet (I’m going to now!), I just know I’ll love it. I also know I probably need some tissues. Again, thank you Warren! Your work is amazing. I love you for everything you do for the community. ❤❤❤

@tidawilson Год назад

I'm 33 year old from Indonesia. Came across JM's songs a couple years back, specifically from his "Glorious Fool" album. Only discovered "Solid Air" after, and it blew me away. I felt so emotionally touched. It affected me so much I felt "richer" as a human being. It's still strange to me how music can reach your soul across borders, time, and space. Rest in peace, John. Your music lives on.

@stevelast5719 2 года назад

Thank you for this! I worked for Island Records in the mid eighties and accompanied John on a tour through Germany and to several tv show appearances. He was the sweetest guy and after just a few days it almost felt like we were friends. His live shows were incredible and the sound was amazing. Although apart from some festivals, he sometimes only played in front of a few hundred people.

@TroubadourMusic 2 года назад

Warren, thank you so much for sharing your heart and love of this artist. I am listening now. Stunning. What a privelege to discover it.

@richardjames323 2 года назад

We'd just left "Sneaky Pete's" in Edinburgh at around three in the morning and we went back to the girls' (that we'd just met that evening) house to have a smoke as it was closer than my mate's that I was staying with and they played this amazing music saying that whatever mood you're in you can always find a John Martyn album that just suits it perfectly. They were not wrong and I'll never forget my introduction to this great musician.

@ЮрийМаштаков-й6й 2 года назад

Thank you guys!! John Martyn was always one of the pillars I stay as a musician and a human being. He did so much great recordings and remained superior musician and songwriter until his last days! Good bless his soul!

@catherinemuir3776 5 месяцев назад

I was blessed to see John play in the pavilion Glasgow when I was 16 many years ago .❤️

@NickPilmeyer 2 года назад

Ow fuck yeah! This dude is a hidden gem. When I found out about him I was surprised this was not a household name.

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

I agree! Huge fan!

@rydermike33 2 года назад

A wonderful video, very many thanks. I bought Solid Air when it was first released and managed to see John in concert, twice. A fantastic artist and very much missed.

@patkelly8309 2 года назад

He's the best x

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Yes! He is

@graxav 2 года назад

I was a late comer to John Martyn while living in Southern Ireland in 2001. It hit me like I heard Astral Weeks for the first time! Introduced him to a younger Irish muso I was (and still is) close friends with - he was equally blown away. So much musicality - just comes out of every known frequency - and then add to that a message upon message of astonishing Lyrics - I also wept the day it was said, he had died - but no, like Nick - he lives on ...

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Thanks Graeme for sharing! Yes, huge fan! So glad to see new people discovering him!

@somerandomhomeboy 2 года назад

The Man In The Station is my favourite from Solid Air but all the songs are so good !

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Agreed!

@guzzagrizzly372 2 года назад

Hey Warren this is so cool you're doing a video on John Martyn, great video! You wouldn't happen to be making a similar video for Nick Drake? An analysis of his music would be amazing.

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Thanks ever so much!!

@alansouthall8221 2 года назад

Oh I forgot about this album, used to spend many a hazy Sunday with this soundtracking the recovery from the weekend Thank you for this

@RonZabrocki 2 года назад

Thank you for this! Never heard of him! Will be checking this out!

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Thanks Ron! I'm sure you will be a fan!

@terryd4025 Месяц назад

I was a massive JM fan growing up in Glasgow, and I've been to see him a few times - amazing. Was at his solo Strathclyde university gig where he announced that this was his last ever acoustic gig - just him playing - what a gig!!! He came into a wee 2nd clothes shop I had popped into in the west end of Glasgow one day (wearing a workies donkey jacket!?) I wanted to turn round and say something to him , like 'Hi. I'm a fan of your music' or just any kind of banality. I couldn't...I just froze, I was so on awe of him. I wish I had.

@markgatland977 2 года назад

This was a definite Denmark St Saturday morning staple to get going ❤️

@coolrocknroll 2 года назад

Great to hear this. First hear Solid Air in 86, it’s been a great friend ever since.

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Huge album for me too

@splashesin8 2 года назад

I just went for a listen. It has a lot of the funk sound that I like. 😊

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Fantastic! Thanks Audrey!

@garnetnewton-wade4091 2 года назад

In my top ten all time records.

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Mine too! Thanks ever so much!

@georgedavis-stewart4225 Год назад

The album that was my introduction to John Martyn, that and a spare ticket that took me to his gig to hear it live. Very nicely rounded summary of JM and this album. Thank you.

@patrickbutler5389 2 года назад

Warren you’ve done it again!!!! This album is one of my all time favorites…thank you so much….John had a sad and tragic life but those albums (don’t forget Bless the Weather!!) are simply transcendent…videos like this will ensure his stuff stays out in the conversation…thanks man…

@monsirto 2 года назад

Thank you! I think Johnny would love the respect you pay to all who played with him. He had a heart as big as a mountain. Such a beautiful and mysterious period in British music.

@jppagetoo 2 года назад

I came to this album only 10 years ago. I was turned on to it by a fellow music lover. I asked "Why have I not heard this before? It is amazing!" Some things take the right moment to come to you and this is one of those albums. A masterpiece.

@lonh6744 2 года назад

I was at the record shop in the early 90s. I was thumbing thru the Elton section and found this thing that was a bootleg cd called the "Nick Drake Sessions " From that cd I was turned on to the British Folk rock music that I didn't know existed. What a treasure trove of music I went on to find from there...Fairport Convention, Nick Drake, John Martyn, Richard and Linda Thompson, Sandy Denny, Incredible String band, Pentangle, Strawbs and more. Fantastic discoveries!

@geroffmilan3328 2 года назад

YES!!!! Finally seeing a music channel credit this man. Next up, Nick Drake?

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Thanks Geoff! Yes, Nick is definitely on the list!

@paulwalker2133 2 года назад

I love this series. And I cannot tell you how much I love this album and feel so privileged that someone introduced me to this album. It’s so beautiful, so timeless. If you haven’t listened to it I can’t recommend it highly enough, it doesn’t need to be a rainy day in London to fully appreciate it…

@m17434 2 года назад

THANK YOU for this video. An album that changed the way I listen to music is Nightclubbing by Grace Jones. It transcended boundaries; part reggae, part in English, part in French, part old school, part new wave, part disco, part European, with a very Jamaican baseline. Nightclubbing was nominated for a Grammy and is the product of the genius of Chris Blackwell fused with the spark of Grace Jones. Unbeatable.

@davidnassur7202 2 года назад

May you never lay your head down Without a hand to hold May you never make your bed out in the cold Thanks Warren!

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Thanks David!!

@danandrews5207 2 года назад

A brilliant review of on of my all time fave albums. Loving your work

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Thanks very much

@bahopp9872 2 года назад

Another excellent job Warren. Thanks for posting.

@Fontsman 2 года назад

JM was at his best in a live scenario, with the Echoplex and Big Muff. Blazing away and taking you into another world.

@Bubba0874 2 года назад

Thank for this video Warren! I was fortunate to see john Martyn live in an intimate setting at a bar called the edge in Toronto with Max Middleton on keyboards in support of the Some People are crazy album tour. Mind blowing! I will never forget his performance...beautiful

@Bubba0874 2 года назад

Correction...Grace and Danger Album...Some People are Crazy was on the album...

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Amazing! Thanks for sharing Brett!

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

@@Bubba0874 great album!

@evertschut 2 года назад

In my twenties (this was the latter half of the ninteen seventies) I went to university in Groningen, Netherlands. I got to know a fellow gigging musician named Sonny Condell who was quite well known in Ireland and part of the UK/ Irish alternative folk/ folk-rock scene, but completely unknown in the Netherlands. He lived in Groningen for a year or so (Dutch girlfriend....). I'd heard of John Martyn ("May you never ..." was on an Island folk rock collection album I had), but it was Sonny who introduced me to this fantastic album Solid Air. John Martyn became one of my life long favourites. So unique. Sonny Condell was quite unique himself by the way, he toured Europe with Jethro Tull at one point. Even though no-one knew him in Groningen, het could get rowdy pub audiences to actually listen. I'm afraid history has forgotten him. Maybe he's still active in Ireland?

@AntonBarbeauOfficial 2 года назад

I'm still making my way through this video, but paused to order the album.

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Fantastic! That made my day! Thanks Anton!

@AntonBarbeauOfficial 2 года назад

@@Producelikeapro I've been aware of the album for years, and have always intended to grab it, but your vid, made with such love, did the trick.

@Hartlor_Tayley 2 года назад

I’m going to go listen to that album now, thanks.

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Fantastic!

@Hartlor_Tayley 2 года назад

@@Producelikeapro beautiful album with wonderful songs and engaging performances, great dynamics and mix, it’s just like you said. It’s a keeper.

@andylindner 2 года назад

For me John Martyn was a legend. So unique and real. Always true to himself. What a personality. I love all of his albums and i'm so happy to hear you talking so lovingly about him. As he died the world had lost an unique artist ! THX for this episode !

@ralphk.j7809 2 года назад

Really liking this series

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Thanks ever so much!

@nissehult6768 4 месяца назад

I did a mixed tape kind of thing for a very musical guitar playing neighbour some 10 - 15 years ago, on CD-R Solid Air and Bless the Weather. He loved it.

@SirEggbertfartalot 2 года назад

Nicely done Warren. Not a big deal, but I've had the album since 75, still play it, still love it.

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Yes!! Masterpiece! Thanks

@Erny_Module 2 месяца назад

This album, and the music of John Martyn, have been a part of my life since I can remember, probably around 1980. Never heard anything like it. I saw him live on many occasions, both acoustic and electric. Sometimes it appeared that he was wrestling with his guitar, trying to get it under control and make it behave! Couldn't believe it was just one guy making that ridiculously complex sound. Also I had no idea that another of my long time favourite singer/songrwriters, Richard Thompson, was also part of it! And the Incredible String Band... had no idea! Thank you for an enthralling, entertaining and highly informative review of Solid Air and John Martyn, criminally overlooked for too long.

@johnpbh 2 года назад

Luckily I have been listening to John since 1970.... And similarly I was lucky enough to have seen him live 4 times.. all in Glasgow... all stunning evenings of John's music... HE was a true one off. Thank you for posting..

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

That’s amazing! I only saw him once, it was wonderful

@johnpbh 2 года назад

@@Producelikeapro Something occurred to me after posting that.. you were asking about other albums to give this treatment to.... SO.. another of my favourites is Roy Harper... could you cope with giving "Stormcock" similar treatment. I do realise that Roy isn't to everyones taste but a certain S. Flavious Mecurius is prominently featured on acoustic guitar on "The Same Old Rock"... AKA - Jimmy Page.

@chadders82 Год назад

Warren, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate how you have punctuated this video with your admiration for John Martyn and his work/music. Suffice to say I feel the same way. As a 40 year old there aren’t too many of my peers who share this. I had the great great pleasure of seeing him live twice! Once in Bristol colston hall (with a large Gandalf walking stick) when at uni, then in 2006 Roundhouse Camden to see him (in a wheelchair) perform the whole of solid air from start to finish!! Wow. Anyway I will just close by saying I watch all your videos and I am so regularly delighted by the topics/albums you chose to present. Love love love the multiple lenses you look through to do these great pieces of work justice in all their merits and nuances. I’m not a producer (often think I may been in a previous life) probably a closet one, I’m a keen amateur musician both just with an acoustic guitar, some piano and sing and play in a covers band in London. Keep on keepin on Warren! Much love Henry

@markwhite2207 2 года назад

Thanks for bringing this to those poor souls who don't know this album. This album runs in my veins, perfect from start to finish. Heard Solid Air on the radio 6 music earlier today and it was almost painful not to hear the opening strains of Over The Hill straight after. 'You curl around me like a fern in the spring', what an opening line...the line about Losing you're temper in a barroom fight always makes me smile...you might suggest to somebody , apart from to John, that if you're in a barroom fight you've already lost you're temper! Soul music. Would love to hear your thoughts on late period Talk Talk... more very special music that strikes deep and for ever.

@benjaminjonathanjamessisko7095 Год назад

I think "You curl around me, like a fern in the spring" is from the track "Go Down Easy". Another masterpiece. :)

@MsWorkboots21 Год назад

Fighting was just another of Martyn's enthusiasms. Temper didn't come into it. "I go intae a bar, look for the biggest guy there and hit him".

@benjaminjonathanjamessisko7095 Год назад

@@MsWorkboots21 Indeed. According to people who knew him personally, JM was a "difficult" genius.

@ArthurStone 2 года назад

Nice segue to Joan Armatrading; cool grooves with John Martyn...definitely a seminal album. Thanks : D

@nigelbailey4557 2 года назад

I was lucky enough to see John Martyn a couple of times at the Roundhouse in Chalk Farm. He was absolutely captivating - I love this album - what great times I have lived through musically.

@andrewfarrell6120 2 года назад

When I was 13 or 14 I was lucky enough to have an English teacher who was also an amazing guitarist and songwriter. He turned me on to a lot of great music but when he gave me a cassette tape with Bless the Weather and Solid Air I was immediately blown away. Those albums are beyond words, just amazing. Thank you for making this and sharing your memories. I had a similar reaction when I heard of his death. It was and is still quite a loss.

@MrNeilypops 2 года назад

Thank you for this review. I was a student in the 70's and when this album came out all the cool dudes were listening and still are...❤️

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Amazing! Thanks ever so much

@paulholmes6910 2 года назад

My top ten too!

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

You have great taste!!

@bh8365 2 года назад

"Hold on My Heart" track from Glorious Fool is a beautiful song. (Nice trumpet solo). Had the cassette. Then tapes no longer owned, . After years tracked down the song. Now it's readily out there and available, as many studio and live content.