Seeking escape from the madness of the world outside, I’ve had several of John Martyn’s early records on heavy rotation this week. Two songs strike a particular chord, namely ‘Walk To The Water’ and his version of the traditional ‘Spencer The Rover’. Both break my heart and soothe my mind simultaneously each time I put them on repeat. I’m also relishing his 1980 album ‘Grace And Danger’. It might mark one step towards the mainstream and the end of his period of sonic experimentalism, but is full of stylish Jazz Rock and no little personal drama.
Ironically, it's no secret Martyn wasn't the most peaceful man himself but lots of great art has come from some fairly defective personalities. Anyway, he's gone now and we can only remember him by his work.
Also Listening To:
‘World Music’, Goat
‘Three EPs’, Shackleton
‘Music For The Quiet Hour’ / ‘The Drawbar Organ EPs’,
Shackleton
‘Guitar Loops’, J. Spaceman
‘Voices From The Lake’, Voices From The Lake (Donato Dozzy & Neel)
'Horizontal Structures', Moritz Von Oswald Trio
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