The only artist I can compare this powerful soul to is Richie Havens. Both sang, wrote and played from their soul. I’m so sorry I encountered John’s music so late in my own life. What a treasure he is even now for us. 💕🎶
John Martyn always strived to update rearrange his music as he felt that nothing was perfect and that music should evolve. He also thought that people would get bored if he just regurgitated the same old version out. Sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn't. Somtimes it was just down to the fact that people were either used to or loved the original versions. Either way, he was a genius and like a lot of people will miss him and the songs he was yet to write. RIP, you glorious fool.
saw him at The Sage last year too. but i thought he was really bad, was a real shame. Really like his music, and he used to be legendary, but he's past it now. his support act John Smith was really good though, you's should check him out on youtube
What a fabulous string arrangement - celtic feel at times, blending with 'nervy', 'brooding' jazz...classic Martyn. Thanks for the music, John. Thanks for the vid mnemonyx.
Legend! Thanks to youtube I get to watch these kind of classical performances! I'm 23 and seen John in Newcastle/Gateshead last year, although in A wheel chair and a bit past it, he played the guatiar better than anyone i've ever seen and could still nock out a good tune!
I just stumbled across this.......always thought that John Martyn was absolute genius and this different, exquisite arrangement just confirms this to me once again. Thank you!
Attention dimwits. EVERYTHING about this is excellent. The fiddles are excellent. The bouzouki is excellent. The percussion is paricularly good. DT embodies excellence as does JM. So, for the avoidance of doubt, EVERYTHING about this particular rendition is excellent. Here's to JM, wha's like him? Gae few. And they're a' deid.
Years ago I fled a bad situation, I drove 2000 miles in a triumph spitfire which had no tax, MOT, [roof!] or insurance to get away... I played Solid Air all the way, "Over The Hill" and it got me home. We all go through stuff, so did he, but if you think you've left a bigger epitaph forgive me Luvaduk, but I doubt it... RIP to one of the greatest singer-songwriters who influenced a generation. RIP John xxxx
I often spent the hours of regrets and indecisiveness driving. In the early hours, sometimes in welcomed rain battering the windshield and making my poor choices even more cinematic and pointless. John was always singing relevant to my imposition or relief or unbounded joy. Was at two performances, Southport 1994? And Liverpool Irish Centre just before it shut. The only magic that is real is that which lives in the heart and memories of those whom love, are loved and will always be loved.
I saw these two c.74 at some theatre in London, fantastic gig, durinng which some wag shouted " hey Danny ! tell your guitarist to play ****** " I can't remember the song requested but it got a big laugh, don't think John was too amused. An alcoholic hard man, but GREAT inspirational guitar player.
His early material (london conversation/bless the weather/storm bringer) in the 60s/70s was exceptionally good, soulful folk music. Amazing lyrics, minimal production and some great live perfomance came from that 10 year period. Unfortunately in the late 70s martyn divorced his wife beverly kutler and he hit self destruct, became an alcoholic, lost his leg in a car crash and made some TERRIBLE records, remastering a lot of his best work. He never really recovered unfortunately, tragic story
nice strings , i`ve heard, seen, drank & smoked with john once or twice and thought its a shame hes not so cheerful these days....the voice is superb tho, the djembe? goes right back to the acoustic days...a real pleasure to hear i hoped they were going to run into another track there there was a bit of a groove going.
His early material (london conversation/bless the weather/storm bringer) in the 60s/70s was exceptionally good, soulful folk music. Amazing lyrics, minimal production and some great live perfomance came from that 10 year period. Unfortunately in the late 70s martyn divorced his wife beverly kutler and he hit self destruct, became an alcoholic, wlost his legs in a car crash and made some TERRIBLE records, remastering a lot of his best work. He never really recovered unfortunately, tragic story
I'm glad that you've factually proved me wrong luvaduk, I'm clearly just expressing my OPINION on this video and of John Martyn, which is the entire purpose of putting comments to videos on youtube. So unless you have something constructive to argue my opinion, there's not a lot in posting a comment like that, I'd expect it from a 12 yr old. The only fact I made a mistake on was the loss of his leg, but thanks for spotting it and telling me I post crap, your the best! (R.I.P John Martyn)
Absolutely agree Russ. The re-recorded stuff sounds too cluttered and busy and has lost the soul that was there in the original work. I think he only lost one leg though, and it was due to health problems (such as alcohol abuse) rather than an accident but I could be wrong. >:0)
It's Donal Lunny on bouzouki, which I assume is close enough. Full musician credits for every TS item I've posted are in the video descriptions. That inconspicuous "more" link is starting to irk (no slight intended, except toward YooToob)
Appreciate the proper diacritics for Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh - blurb updated. I'd be willing to change the description of that goblet drum from a general "percussion" to something more authentic like تنبک or دربكة , but I definitely won't be changing it to "bongos". Thanks for taking the time to comment.
And I don't want to know about evil Only want to know about love I don't want to know about evil Only want to know about love. Sometimes it gets so hard to listen Hard for me to use my eyes And all around the cold is glistening Making sure it keeps me down to size. And I don't want to know about evil Only want to know about love I don't want to know one thing about evil Only want to know about love. I'm waiting for the planes to tumble Waiting for the towns to fall I'm waiting for the cities to crumble Waiting till I see you crawl. Yes it's getting hard to listen Hard for us to use our eyes Cause all around that gold is glistening Making sure it keeps us hypnotized. And I don't want to know about evil I only want to know about love I don't want to know about evil Only want to know about love. I don't want to know anything about evil Only want to know about love I don't want to know about evil Only want to know about love.
well its down to preference,he certainly did some interesting stuff in the 70s/80s,but I didn't feel it was necessary to re-record all of his earlier songs with too much production and changing his vocals completely.I bought the remasters album and thought it was god awful.I understand that there are a lot of die hard martyn fans out there,but your in denial to think his later live performances are as good as the likes of spencer the rover from the '77 bbc sessions for example
Love the original , but not too keen on this version. Think the instrumentals are very crowded and don’t give John a chance for pause and his very expressionistic style of singing. You can see it on his face at the end and there seemed to be a bit of tension during the performance
Recent relistens have reminded me of the subtle charms of the Solid Air original, but preference is a close-run thing. Guess I think this alternative take on it has a little more to say to our modern messed-up world.
I absolutely love JM and this song in particular, but this overcrowded mess of a jam makes me feel better about all the scruffy open mics I've been to where everyone just wants to play at once, louder than each other and no one really listening. I think John's face at the end says it all; looking at Danny like 'smile for the camera old boy, don't show them how much you hated that!'
The Drummer in my band for one, and my stepdad. You don't "Catch" Gout, its a byproduct of too much Uric Acid in the blood brought on by many things: Poor kidney function, obesity, high blood pressure. Lifestyle and diet have a role to play too. Use ofcertain medicines for other conditions can be a cause too.....
Hay Theanalogical,(should be annonothing).Dead men tell no tails.I'v spent some time with John,He's a real down to earth man.Baverlay must have been a saint(not).And it's about the music not the man.Take a look at your self,what have you done!!If I was you,I'd take your comment down!What will they say about you when your dead.?
Nothing can top this…Nothing! 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Just fabulous. Proper musicians.
Superb...
THE most underrated songwriter of all time.
The second most underrated songwriter in my opinion, the first is Tim Buckley.
Fax
Him and Town vans zandt
Saw him three times live and he was the best. No doubt.
The only artist I can compare this powerful soul to is Richie Havens. Both sang, wrote and played from their soul. I’m so sorry I encountered John’s music so late in my own life. What a treasure he is even now for us. 💕🎶
well said, Richie even played a version of i dont want to know about evil, absolutely brilliant cover
I wish there was a cracking live of John and Danny doing this tune !! It’s all too busy with brass and fiddles. Still fkn great tho 😎👍
Donal, Danny and John ..... the closest to religion ive ever been
God bless you.
John Martyn always strived to update rearrange his music as he felt that nothing was perfect and that music should evolve. He also thought that people would get bored if he just regurgitated the same old version out. Sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn't. Somtimes it was just down to the fact that people were either used to or loved the original versions. Either way, he was a genius and like a lot of people will miss him and the songs he was yet to write. RIP, you glorious fool.
Just superb
John Martyn never forgotten 🌈
Genius talent in every way .
Solid Air 1973 ⭐🌿☮️🎵
Happy 2023 everyone 🌍
This was great. Cheers.
saw him at The Sage last year too. but i thought he was really bad, was a real shame. Really like his music, and he used to be legendary, but he's past it now. his support act John Smith was really good though, you's should check him out on youtube
How am I just now discovering John Martyn? Absolutely love this, feel very fortunate to have stumbled upon his music recently.
Fantastic Thanks !!! :D.
pure enchantment
What a fabulous string arrangement - celtic feel at times, blending with 'nervy', 'brooding' jazz...classic Martyn. Thanks for the music, John. Thanks for the vid mnemonyx.
This is AWESOME! I feel like I'm walking down Canal Street in New Orleans! LOL
Thankyou for uploading this - it's just fantastic
I love the last few seconds of it, you could tell he was just so proud of what he'd done by bringing those musicians together, Brilliant
This is such a BRILLIANT alternative to the many other versions he played....WOW..... love ya John keep playing up the there in heaven mate!
Legend!
Thanks to youtube I get to watch these kind of classical performances!
I'm 23 and seen John in Newcastle/Gateshead last year, although in A wheel chair and a bit past it, he played the guatiar better than anyone i've ever seen and could still nock out a good tune!
Merci again!!
These live sessions are some of the very best John Martyn material
I just stumbled across this.......always thought that John Martyn was absolute genius and this different, exquisite arrangement just confirms this to me once again. Thank you!
This works so well!! alternate brilliance.
the day the folk jazz died...Thanks john. Ilove your music...
Attention dimwits. EVERYTHING about this is excellent. The fiddles are excellent. The bouzouki is excellent. The percussion is paricularly good. DT embodies excellence as does JM. So, for the avoidance of doubt, EVERYTHING about this particular rendition is excellent. Here's to JM, wha's like him? Gae few. And they're a' deid.
Johns music has been the soundtrack to my life since I was 17. Go down Easy Big Man. Missing you already...xx
John was The man
The drum is a djembe an african drum and very popular in modern folk/celtic music
Pure joy!
RIP John Martyn:
I one day Barak Obama telling the American People "We don't want to know about evil, we only want to know about love"
Check out Tom Copson's cover for the amazing John Martyn. The video calls: "Tom Copson - 'dont want to know' john martyn acoustic cover"
Years ago I fled a bad situation, I drove 2000 miles in a triumph spitfire which had no tax, MOT, [roof!] or insurance to get away... I played Solid Air all the way, "Over The Hill" and it got me home. We all go through stuff, so did he, but if you think you've left a bigger epitaph forgive me Luvaduk, but I doubt it... RIP to one of the greatest singer-songwriters who influenced a generation. RIP John xxxx
Wot colour wis the spitfire
I often spent the hours of regrets and indecisiveness driving. In the early hours, sometimes in welcomed rain battering the windshield and making my poor choices even more cinematic and pointless. John was always singing relevant to my imposition or relief or unbounded joy. Was at two performances, Southport 1994? And Liverpool Irish Centre just before it shut. The only magic that is real is that which lives in the heart and memories of those whom love, are loved and will always be loved.
one of my favourite songs. amazing words
Aye, brilliant. Lucky enough to see him a few times live. Just fantastic.
Love you John and always will
this is an exceptionally good version of this song, violins sound beautiful and this was just before John lost his voice completely. Brilliant stuff.
Love this version and the different arrangement. Just makes me appreciate the song even more
WOW .. John, as always never let's us down .. 🙏🏾
please
The voice, the lyrics, the sentiment and the heart...God bless JM
Real musicians and real talent. Something the modern day music industry has no real interest in.
Great version of a good song, as usual MR.Thompson's contribution should not be overlooked !
Noel McQuaid Thompson's the man.
I saw these two c.74 at some theatre in London, fantastic gig, durinng which some wag shouted " hey Danny ! tell your guitarist to play ****** "
I can't remember the song requested but it got a big laugh, don't think John was too amused.
An alcoholic hard man, but GREAT inspirational guitar player.
faved this, its one of the best ever, blew me a way then as it does know
Amazing art. From John and everyone else in that room.
His early material (london conversation/bless the weather/storm bringer) in the 60s/70s was exceptionally good, soulful folk music. Amazing lyrics, minimal production and some great live perfomance came from that 10 year period. Unfortunately in the late 70s martyn divorced his wife beverly kutler and he hit self destruct, became an alcoholic, lost his leg in a car crash and made some TERRIBLE records, remastering a lot of his best work. He never really recovered unfortunately, tragic story
nice variation on original version...thanks for posting!
the word of gord
SIMPLY LOVE IT!!!!!
wicked version love it
legend, a one off
I find it funny that the double bass guy never seems to age in comparison to John ...
John Martyn is amazing! A true genius.
Wrong tense but otherwise correct.
Holy Zork!!! what a voice....
this is so good
wow.
nice strings , i`ve heard, seen, drank & smoked with john once or twice and thought its a shame hes not so cheerful these days....the voice is superb tho, the djembe? goes right back to the acoustic days...a real pleasure to hear i hoped they were going to run into another track there there was a bit of a groove going.
His early material (london conversation/bless the weather/storm bringer) in the 60s/70s was exceptionally good, soulful folk music. Amazing lyrics, minimal production and some great live perfomance came from that 10 year period. Unfortunately in the late 70s martyn divorced his wife beverly kutler and he hit self destruct, became an alcoholic, wlost his legs in a car crash and made some TERRIBLE records, remastering a lot of his best work. He never really recovered unfortunately, tragic story
Absolutely FUCKING INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!
John Martyn was the best. No one could combine technique with emotion in such balance. Maybe Mark Knopfler
I'm glad that you've factually proved me wrong luvaduk, I'm clearly just expressing my OPINION on this video and of John Martyn, which is the entire purpose of putting comments to videos on youtube. So unless you have something constructive to argue my opinion, there's not a lot in posting a comment like that, I'd expect it from a 12 yr old. The only fact I made a mistake on was the loss of his leg, but thanks for spotting it and telling me I post crap, your the best! (R.I.P John Martyn)
Absolutely agree Russ. The re-recorded stuff sounds too cluttered and busy and has lost the soul that was there in the original work. I think he only lost one leg though, and it was due to health problems (such as alcohol abuse) rather than an accident but I could be wrong. >:0)
Class jam with Dónal Lunny from Planxty in the mix. Pure gold.
it is messy. and that's what makes it fucking fantastic.
this isn't Bach, dude. It's John Martyn.
Certainly agree with the comment about Grace & Danger. Sublime stuff. >:0)
Love the original on Solid Air. The session feel on this acoustic version is great.
not too sure about this version..i feel that the organ/keyboard/whatever it is in the LP version is what makes this song magic
It's Donal Lunny on bouzouki, which I assume is close enough. Full musician credits for every TS item I've posted are in the video descriptions. That inconspicuous "more" link is starting to irk (no slight intended, except toward YooToob)
Appreciate the proper diacritics for Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh - blurb updated. I'd be willing to change the description of that goblet drum from a general "percussion" to something more authentic like تنبک or دربكة , but I definitely won't be changing it to "bongos".
Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Maravilhoso!!!!!!!!!!!!
wow love his sound !! its different and i like that. just stumbled on to his music. any one know any thing about him ??
Aye, Dr. John did a mint cover of this too... Methinks that be Donal Lunny from Moving Hearts on bouzouki...
Grande grandissimo John...
We miss you.
shit... this is great.... i just found this and i love it
Is that not obvious, so that you would check out Jon Nickoll's Goodbye Sanity of course
This is really great! Very different from the Solid Air version.
Great tune. shame there's not a better version on TH-cam. not that this version is bad. I just love the album version.
He's lost his voice? Really? Why so because?
chachangue: You know what you're saying, brother.
nice song
Donal Lunny?
yay that is Donal
one word: Malkovich
Johnny too bad was the documentry. it is on google video. Check out big muff on youtube with Danny. Amazing. R I P John "motzart" Martyn.
And I don't want to know about evil
Only want to know about love
I don't want to know about evil
Only want to know about love.
Sometimes it gets so hard to listen
Hard for me to use my eyes
And all around the cold is glistening
Making sure it keeps me down to size.
And I don't want to know about evil
Only want to know about love
I don't want to know one thing about evil
Only want to know about love.
I'm waiting for the planes to tumble
Waiting for the towns to fall
I'm waiting for the cities to crumble
Waiting till I see you crawl.
Yes it's getting hard to listen
Hard for us to use our eyes
Cause all around that gold is glistening
Making sure it keeps us hypnotized.
And I don't want to know about evil
I only want to know about love
I don't want to know about evil
Only want to know about love.
I don't want to know anything about evil
Only want to know about love
I don't want to know about evil
Only want to know about love.
yeah, you're right. just the most underrated amongst my piers.lol
well its down to preference,he certainly did some interesting stuff in the 70s/80s,but I didn't feel it was necessary to re-record all of his earlier songs with too much production and changing his vocals completely.I bought the remasters album and thought it was god awful.I understand that there are a lot of die hard martyn fans out there,but your in denial to think his later live performances are as good as the likes of spencer the rover from the '77 bbc sessions for example
Hmm...I dunno, for me it's the Djembe that is the problem. Too loud, man. Too loud.
I like the fiddle and bass groove, it's cool
Love the original , but not too keen on this version. Think the instrumentals are very crowded and don’t give John a chance for pause and his very expressionistic style of singing. You can see it on his face at the end and there seemed to be a bit of tension during the performance
Recent relistens have reminded me of the subtle charms of the Solid Air original, but preference is a close-run thing. Guess I think this alternative take on it has a little more to say to our modern messed-up world.
The more we advance,the more our steps will lead us back to drops if music like that
showing my best guitarists. we've had rock and blues are a true great John Martyn next is Roy Harper and his 12 string orchestra search if you wish
I absolutely love JM and this song in particular, but this overcrowded mess of a jam makes me feel better about all the scruffy open mics I've been to where everyone just wants to play at once, louder than each other and no one really listening. I think John's face at the end says it all; looking at Danny like 'smile for the camera old boy, don't show them how much you hated that!'
@chachangue Excellent points :)
Someone is out of tune here in places. Something glaring. It’s a nice idea but it’s too busy
Thats a very young looking Ally Bain on fiddle lol
Lovely, but but still far prefer the original. More soulful.
The Drummer in my band for one, and my stepdad. You don't "Catch" Gout, its a byproduct of too much Uric Acid in the blood brought on by many things: Poor kidney function, obesity, high blood pressure. Lifestyle and diet have a role to play too. Use ofcertain medicines for other conditions can be a cause too.....
Big John doesn't seem too happy with this one. Danny's glare seems to say "My fiddle is bigger than your fiddles, so pipe down!"
piszkosul jó!
Seems far too rushed for my liking...
Hay Theanalogical,(should be annonothing).Dead men tell no tails.I'v spent some time with John,He's a real down to earth man.Baverlay must have been a saint(not).And it's about the music not the man.Take a look at your self,what have you done!!If I was you,I'd take your comment down!What will they say about you when your dead.?
legend, but who catches gout in this day and age?