John Martyn in concert

[@timward2131]

The perfect antidote to coronavirus. Lose yourself in this man's genius.

[@skeebatv]

Glasgow and proud !

[@Albjzl]

So true Tim. I was lucky to see him live 3 times....genius!

[@macessex]

so very true tim always have a daily dose great for the soul

[@mikeferrett5752]

Total Genius. Years ahead of his contemporaries. Saw him at open air concert, regent's park. No more Spencer the Rover just "Solid Air".....Now he's somewhere over the rainbow. Miss those days it truly believe that there was a sweet certain suprise. Not to be repeated!!!

[@jarretjordan5783]

Try Townes Van Zandt

[@MegaNavek]

I caught John Martyn at a folk club in late 70’s somewhere near Brighton his beat up guitar was resting on an amp there were a couple of foot pedals all held together with gaffa tape and wires he sat down and started playing and it was like wtf ....he was mesmerising...the man was genius with a voice that was just beautiful ...you could here a pin drop ...a real treasured memory of a talented man..

[@slimtimslide]

Not Lewes by any chance? He and Bev lived in Hastings for a while and she's been in Brighton for years now.

[@MegaNavek]

tim rundall ...yes it was lewes.....he had a sheepskin coat on and just sat down and off he went.... youtube has bought it all back and watching him now you realise even more just how brilliant he was.....

[@SD-li9g]

everydaysabonus am feeling it am feeling it

[@samyandkitty8399]

My big bro seen him at a folk club near Brighton in the early 70s too I wonder if you guys met? Ian Tindal, long haired hippy looked like the singer from led Zep to ten years old me, he had an Afghan coat no shoes, occasionally sandals , coolest guy I am related too. My bro introduced me to the best music, he left a guitar in a cupboard in a Bristol squat it was a Red Les Paul sunburst, he plays a similar style to John absolutely takes me to a different frame of mind listening to John or my bro. Pat metheny x John Martin and that’s my bros style. Also you and him are so lucky to hear young John Martin live. When I was old enough to go concerts it was hit or miss if he’d even show up at the venue sadly. The Pogues were my favourite band . Different than John but still unique and genius in there own way. I play flute and tin whistle

[@samyandkitty8399]

My bro looked like John Martin does here in his late 20s.

[@PhilSmith-sr7uh]

Sitting back with a whiskey and watching this legend. 🙏 thank you

[@LawrieFamily]

Incredible!! John was so ahead of his time. There were no pickups for acoustics in 78 & that appears to be a stray single coil duct taped to his guitar. Not to mention the drum machine & ( tape) delay he is using.... bloody genius!!

[@BjornBergeTV]

Gen X I think he has a transducer taped behind the bridge

[@ardrossband]

I can hear the Cocteau Twins saying...hello?...this is nice...

[@ismaelbelda1]

Man there was DeArmond pickups for acoustic guitars since the 1930s (Muddy Waters used one in those legendary fisrt recordings) and Martin made the pickup-equiped Martin D-28E and D-18E in the 1950s. Other very famous examples pre-1978 are Big Joe Williams guitar (check the internet for some pictures if you haven't seen it, it's amazing) and John Lennon's sixties Gibson J-160E with a factory-mounted pickup. John Martyn was a genius and way way ahead of his time in many respects, but not in this one 😉

[@michaelbarton2283]

@@ismaelbelda1 What you said. True dat,

[@samyandkitty8399]

I. Was lucky enough to see him twice both times he was on the wagon so absolutely brilliant. He used his voice like an instrument absolutely amazing genius. Rip John

[@scottwilson7098]

Just discovered John in '22 rip big man never heard anything like. Unbelievably good is all I can say. Been listening to him daily since I first heard may you never

[@runmusicbeer]

Enjoy his legacy . Admitting my age - saw him at Durham University Students Union in 1977 & never lost my love !

[@keithskelton2287]

Used to watch John at the Highcliffe on a Thursday in Sheffield in the late 60’s with a few other who became legends He was a great inspiration to us all ✌🏽🤓🙏

[@okidokeee]

what a lovely lovely man!

[@mheytman]

0:50 May You Never 4:58 Small Hours 12:38 Sweet Certain Surprise 16:24 Couldn't Love You More 19:55 Big Muff

[@eamonrodgers4751]

Very helpful x

[@nogatco1]

Do you by any chance know if there’s a live version of so much in love with you?

[@Joolzratbag]

@@nogatco1 the audio - yes (Live At Leeds) but video - no I don't think so, sadly... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWGalmiClJ6opc0

[@richardmccaffery6696]

It's a special thing when a musician can captivate an audience - even decades on over the Internet- with just their voice and a guitar. Big love to John.

[@MegaNavek]

I could cry to think i saw him and met him.....if i could go back there is so much i would love to ask him...he was so ahead of everyone he had a magnificent talent and he didn’t waste it ... the cheeky smiley face he had made him very endearing in between singing his brilliant songs....all these things i remember with such affection ....lovely film clips bring it all back....the biggest thumbs up to this man..

[@andrewlopezmusic]

This man reaches a certain spot in the emotions. I can't really explain it .

[@andym28]

It's called soul

[@dougieconnor2046]

@@andym28 Astonishingly brilliant. I hear a Chuck Berry influence also. You don't get stuff of this quality very often - true genius.

[@jarretjordan5783]

Try Townes Van Zandt He's the best of the best of the bestest

[@JohnWilson-md7qh]

It’s true about reaching spots others can’t. Moments of genius on Solid Air.

[@TheAtticradio]

🎸

[@cathalmacsiurdain7762]

Regardless of your Irish joke during the gig, a lot of people in Ireland adore your music. Strange, but I always hear a man struggling to be free and singing the most beautiful songs whilst during so. Your music will always be heard/played/sung in Ireland. I hope they have Martin guitars in paradise, John.

[@miaowcat4273]

What a video to start a Sunday morning what a legend RIP John

[@yadancer6098]

Quality. Best live version of Big Muff. Sleep well John.

[@JonTChannel]

Utter and beautiful genius. I don't know how I would have navigated my teenage years without him, Saw him live four times. Still can't believe he's gone

[@johnphoenixhutchinson3799]

I could'nt love this more.........

[@emmawright663]

Haha I like what you did there

[@gwannyailsky3335]

One man, one guitar, one world....couldnt love you more John R.I.P

[@peterwetton2655]

Rip John martyn the love song legend. There will never be anyone that comes close to being able to sing with that much emotion and change it up everytime he sang. Wonderful.

[@squirrelandchick9484]

So many great memories watching/listening to J Martyn live. A fantastic artist

[@darrenlund3835]

Unbelievable; the wonderful, wonderful John Martyn a True Artist

[@garyholland4066]

i dont listen to much music now im knocking on a bit. but i still like to listen to a bit of john and to see him on tinta net is a joy

[@royferguson3909]

true for me too

[@funktripunk]

I love everything about this video, the camera focusing on his fingers, his kickers, the joint on the headstock. His music was beyond comment.

[@reinefiske5855]

This wild man will forever and ever be one of my very few yet precious musical heroes. Gosh it’s like being run over by a truck made of velvet. “-Pass the small cigars..” “-Love song coming up..!”

[@LAVAASIAPACIFIC]

I have never herd of him and am hooked

[@davebarber3827]

Top man at the great gig in the sky. R.I.P. BIG JOHN.

[@rayedwards1596]

Thanks JM saw in Sydney along with Bert Jansch great memories miss them both beyond words ...

[@kevinkelly5414]

Curl around me like a fern in the spring! Beautiful...

[@ritmo113]

Lyrics

[@lopezb]

Wonderful.

[@bid84]

Mind blowing stuff, this era was Johns best in terms of his vocals and guitar wizardry.

[@emmawright663]

Completely agree. Was truly something else.

[@alanwindsor6383]

What a bloody great guitarist he is. He is just wedded to that instrument.

[@davehorrocks1223]

Still, to this day, an unbelievable singer and guitarist. I cant see anyone come even close since he left us. Respect Mr. Martyn.

[@natecrooklockacab9020]

I was lucky enough to go out on a session with him when I was only 18 what a legend r i p 💯

[@royferguson3909]

lucky boy, can you say any more

[@gerardscott5815]

Nothing as good as this these days. It's all instant music. No craft involved. Listen to the rhythms he's singing over. Pure genius and words that beautify the whole sound

[@cantmando1]

Perfectly put

[@ithegreat3209]

jon had a unique voice and a true songwriting talent

[@SandyOgilvie10]

aww shuutt upp

[@seamonkey000001]

Brilliantly said sir. This is real musicianship. Soul pouring out of that box and strings.

[@guyjohnson16-44.1]

Er... maybe you've not been out to non-mainstream gigs?

[@beachcomber4141]

Good God he was amazing!!!

[@yesemitesam333]

I first saw him in September 1976 in Edinburgh. I hadn't heard of him before that night and was kind of "dragged" along to the concert. I'm so glad I went. His performance was breathtaking. I really couldn't believe what I was hearing and from that night on his music has figured very largely in my life. Thanks, John. RIP.

[@andym28]

What venue?

[@Love-First]

💗🕊🎶🥰🎶🌎🌌💗

[@yesemitesam333]

@@andym28 Edinburgh Playhouse on 12 September 1976. My seat number was A23 - fairly central and in the front row. He shared the bill with Davey Johnstone and Bert Jansch. Just awesome.

[@trapezoidspangle934]

I’m new to John Martyn. Wow just doesn’t cut it but….wow! Martyn has flow state down. He seems to go into a trance-like state during Small Hours. He’s almost someone else between songs. Fascinating. Sublime with rough edges.

[@ritmo113]

Welcome to the John Martyn addiction

[@bobholyoake7790]

brilliant stuff ❤️💥

[@petermatthew123]

Great music! He left the building too soon!

[@schothans]

Hurt in my heart, i miss him dearly...

[@runtsworth]

Saw him at Reading Festival in the 70s with Danny Thompson. There really is no one like him. Extraordinarily beautiful music that pulls at the same heartstrings as Joni Mitchell.

[@iandale3341]

I was there too....he was a great talent who left too soon...

[@peterkasturas6179]

I agree...for me, there’s always Joni... John Martyn, though, could also be described as “other-worldly.” Artistry, Soul, Freedom 🎶

[@Audunforgard]

Really fantastic performance. Always had high regard for John Amrtyn, but this was really really good!! I love how he brings so much life to the guitar. Those effects sound amazing!

[@oliverk191]

Brilliant sense of rhythm

[@ritmo113]

And what a singer

[@hanwalraven4432]

In moments of deepest despair Johns music and lyrics pull me through and made me realize that it all could be much worse. Missing you is terrible, we both died in the same month. Only I had the expericence to come back. Should have been you.

[@melaniesheppard778]

But you’re here. I hope you are all good Han. X

[@apolloguesthouse2737]

what a fantastic talent. Wonderful phrasing and use of his voice to make sounds coupled with amazing guitar technique and such deep emotion and communication. wow sadly missed and sorry he didn't achieve greater recognition. Creative in so many ways.

[@timhowrihane5720]

Luv ya John x

[@Kate1Chopin]

So bonny and brilliant! Love you John. 💕

[@djroeable]

Its the real deal ... He inspired me and so many others , As someone who grew up in the 70's, with all the great music of the time, and everything that went with it ! I have to say that John Martyn was out there ...,an innovator, wordsmith and great musician with a gift... thankfully he shared it with us . RIP

[@orvpibbs2905]

John sure was gifted. Would have love to have seen him at this time in his career. Love his 1978 gig on German television, where he breaks a string retuning to play a fan request"Solid Air" about Nick Drake, and all the while on live TV he just rolls with it, whilst bantering with the audience and changing strings. r.i.p. John ; (

[@fatbelly27]

OGWT was a legendary programme.

[@ricklanders5645]

Ah, the brilliant John Martyn...saw him twice at U. of Warwick and at The Bayou in Washington, D.C......RIP John....

[@xir8943]

4:21 Small Hours, una de las más bellas canciones de todos los tiempos, qué paz, que nostalgia, que vida., tan bella..

[@grahamtaylor3093]

Totally agree my friend

[@thewordofgord]

Anyone in the toronto area recall seeing John at The New Yorker theatre on Yonge Street around this time? I do. It was magical. Almost as good as Live In Leeds.

[@PIPEHEAD]

Folk singer does rock music, with more ability than any known jazz singer ( talking timing here ). Is this the number one solo act of all time ?

[@clydew.phillipsjr.]

Solid Air I also attribute to Beverly Martyn. After their divorce he went into the studio and created almost every modern paradigm. Who else could make a whole song so personal with his new fangled wah wah usage> Like Big Muff...

[@julieshrive3198]

His music is everlasting Heard him first at Leeds Uni after left Leeds & was in London .Then every pub music club listed in City Limits & Melody Maker , Sounds NME ,Mojo & Q when able .NB Could crossLondon at night quickly by car re Inner ring road .

[@bobdegruchy4456]

A master at work, creative, superlative, ,saw him many years ago, "If you told me all the lies I might deserve"... some I knew back then just did not get him like I did...their loss

[@alexandersmusic2560]

Such beatiful music, love ya John.

[@DjNikGnashers]

Keep watching this concert, thank fk for you tube and artfob the uploader.

[@dougieconnor2046]

True genius - you don't get stuff of this quality very often. I hear a Chuck Berry influence also - ' Not fade Away'. Grateful Dead version of NFA also - especially when used as part of a medley of songs - plenty of versions on you tube - is brilliant. John Martyn And Jerry Garcia RIP.

[@chrisellis1089]

Peerless . .the emotion and beauty in his music is unparalleled . .

[@lilylodon]

Awesome guy, a life cut short.

[@StripesLauk]

You have literally posted the only video I have cared about to KZbin. Fucking thank you so much.

[@derekbradbury749]

Well for all the people out there. If you have never had shag with John Martyn's music as a background accompaniment, complete with a fat joint you have missed out. Last concert, I saw, the entire 'Grace and Danger' album, he was in a wheelchair with a leg missing. Brilliant. He died 6 months later. That's what happens when you over do the good stuff. He will always be one of the best.

[@nigelkelly8981]

Derek Bradbury got agree a lot of music has gone through my head but it will always be JOHN MARTYN that will always stay in me and was so grateful to see him on a few occasions MUSIC GIANT!!!

[@nikimccrossan9497]

That's right on my bucket list lol

[@royferguson3909]

@@nikimccrossan9497 what's on your bucket list.. elucidate please, we are not all clairvoyant ?

[@leesaunders1930]

yep ive done it with a bird that thankfully loves johns music now. shagged her good. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😁

[@PIPEHEAD]

Bollocks ! That's what happens when you do exactly the right amount of the good stuff.

[@drewhamillband]

A class act..

[@stuartgillies357]

Miss him so much !

[@kyotocoversjimanderson782]

People on here are using descriptors like "genius," "ahead of his time," "sublime," "gifted,".... and every one of them is right!

[@mrizla3605]

Most of my mates are inspired to play guitar from metal and rock, but I got an acoustic, I wanna play like john, the fucking master

[@aidanmarley2932]

I wish you luck, no offence you will need it long live John martyn

[@TR3NCII]

I can play acoustic. It's the best bro. Don't give up. Practice a lot by yourself and you will see improvement over time and you'll evwn impress yourself. That's the main thing. Fck the rest. All the best 👍

[@wanderingsailor5503]

It's better to start by playing acoustic first anyways since it strengthens your fingers more.

[@TheAtticradio]

Rock on !😎🎸

[@wowowiiwaa1337]

For any guitarists wanting inspiration from John Martyn. Check out his min11th tuning he created. I think it is the most beautiful open tuning. C#G#EF#BD# (or tune it all down a half step first). Can break strings. but is so fun to play in. Reply if you tried it or play in it.

[@troygaspard6732]

He was like no other.

[@bobbycarrigan8142]

Thanks for sharing.

[@artfrob3754]

your'e welcome....

[@gregorysarovich4739]

beautiful human being

[@nicholaspoulson5049]

I met John Martyn in Deptford in about 1984. There was a man you'd have liked to have a drink with. John on his own was better than most of the bands I've seen. Pure genius.

[@bizzjoe]

One of a kind .......... great camera work on this too..

[@okonokosfour]

Thank you

[@0049User]

I was there

[@ithegreat3209]

no way

[@MsSharon28]

lucky you,seriously

[@EddyRobinson]

I worked the lighting...

[@MB-fu9rw]

Well done. Anything to add? Or i was there all you have to say about it? Memorable.

[@brendanmalone-ewing6535]

Priceless

[@cathylynch7701]

Loved it! Thank you

[@daf827]

Amazing performance. JM at his zenith.

[@alsindtube]

I forgot how good he was!

[@bob2nifty]

thanks for the video, just subscribed

[@SteveHewittMusic]

Thanks so much for the upload ❤️

[@elektrolyte]

pure GENIUS

[@andrewgreen9856]

14 dislikes?.......this is a MUSICIAN!

[@CharlieOBrienTF]

Not anymore!

[@grahamkitching6218]

2022 anyone?

[@coskunguclu8591]

Love the smile when he pushes the jack in at the start of small hours and the subsequent click runs through the echoplex...NEED to find out his pedal set up for this; anybody know?

[@Gilly1989]

there's some really good videos you can find via his official page about his set ups..in Small Hours he'd utilize the Echoplex with a volume pedal to get those nice swells, not sure what he uses for the clicks though! www.johnmartyn.com/guitar/guitar-set-ups-tutorial/

[@panicsum]

One of my favourite moments.

[@darrenlund3835]

Oh, sorry...I forgot...Pure Genius

[@MrPaparizla]

if you made it here and clicked the thumb john would be pleased x

[@edmundblackaddercoc8522]

Brilliant!

[@jean-josephbusson627]

Great Technique !

[@ericbergstrom3953]

Learned about John Martyn via Chris and Rich Robinson. This guy was great.

[@royferguson3909]

is .. he not dead, not while we keep enjoying his music

[@PIPEHEAD]

After he does Small Hours he says " I thank you " a few times. To fully appreciate that line, you need to bear in mind that it's what bus conductors used to say as they wandered aimlessly round the bus looking for punters. ( I know that makes a mockery of the word " aimlessly " but you're just going to have to live with it ! ) .

[@GuildF40]

filmed 1978 now 2018 so please....40 years.... who is even close to this these days ? (tumble weed)

[@liamliosmyth]

GuildF40 hahah great comment, I didn’t know about the guy until about 3 years ago, a mesmerising persona, timeless music that means so much to me, great music lives on thru generations if the minds willing to listen

[@bid84]

GuildF40 Yea it’s a joke, Conchorde and John Martin where at their peak back then, supersonic flight and an original musical genius, 40 years later and the world is devolving in a mediocre race to the bottom of the barrel,

[@christopherorman5769]

Ryley Walker is pretty darn good...

[@gerthie]

See him in cork around this time

[@thedose8779]

Full on 100% genius

[@BiyulMusic]

Stunning, perfect music to get stoned to.

[@titteryenot4524]

Really? They listen to this stuff in Saudi Arabia, too?

[@lyndamcardle4123]

I can only liken him to the female jazz singer Cleo Laine in style, tone and timbre but, then you include his guitar style including those runs, pull-offs and echoplex, you have a maestro.

[@mcdeadcat]

He was out on his own...

[@JohnHillEU]

It's interesting that he was as peerless as he was. I think the lack of recognition he gets these days is because he's not obviously a big influencer, and that's largely because no one else could pick this stuff up!

[@yaisum]

I Like his shoes. Are there original style kickers or what?

[@patriciahealey2927]

There actually bally

[@chuckamok12]

dude is plugged into his muse 100%

[@dkubesaify]

Jedním slovem...Borec!!!❤️

[@gratefuldadio4229]

4.50 Small hours. Nice.

[@garyw1971]

Instantly my favorite JM song 👍❤ . Ive only just discovered him in the last week 👌

[@pedrobriceno1635]

First time hearing.... Reminds me of joni Mitchell