Mark Gormley [Full Album]

[@adoseofpain]

Rest in Power, Mark. I was shown the music as a joke, but like many others, I found his music to be really, really good, and I've been a fan since he was shared with me almost 5 years ago. Stars is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. I hope you are resting well.

[@poposterous236]

Silly music videos aside, this guy can actually write some bangers. Gray Days and Stars sound like Jim Croce ballads. His voice really is unique and quite lovely. Aside from everything else, he was sincere. RIP to a real one.

[@genesismonteiro8189]

This man should be more famous. He is so amazing.

[@mrsimbz7023]

I could not agree more.

[@JustinMcVicar]

He simply doesn't want to be. He released his music, loved the overwhelming feedback and love, and then decided to step away from the limelight.

[@ChrisisComics]

He's just too good. He knows he would crush every other supposed star with his sheer presence. WHAT A MAN@@JustinMcVicar

[@thekidfromiowa]

Fame should be more Mark Gormley

[@ReginaldForman]

​@@thekidfromiowai agree wholeheartedly

[@Angel_Starr_DeMarco]

I am Mexican, I don't know exactly how I met Mark, but I definitely know that his songs are incredible, definitely a misunderstood genius, rest in peace Mark Gormley

[@Emmanuel_DH]

I hope Mark is seeing this comment section. His talent has won. This is like listening to someone who didn’t encountered his destiny. Very emotional…

[@Josh-mg7rm]

Mark passed away

[@guitarandgraves]

I'm listening to this tearing up. How sad it is that this music went unknown for all these years, and what a truimph it is that he's finally getting some recognition, ironically because of assholes trying to make fun of him.

[@monkeycarz]

And scattered throughout random places throughout the country there are thousands of these unfound gems, but most will never hear such artists, because the media and popular culture are very effective at drowning them out, and ensuring the people never see what true beauty exists.

[@asageorge6x3]

I don’t know that Phil Thomas katt was trying to make fun of of mark…Phil Thomas katt showed me Mark and he has since been one of my favourites. He reminds me of Roky Erickson

[@jayelliottcarter]

I hope Gorm rode up to the pearly gates with all the higher angels in heaven singing "Stars". Thanks to you, Gorm, I hear them.

[@realQuestion]

Lighting a way to begin 🌌

[@egabbor]

RIP, sir.

[@msscott22]

Can you imagine if Mark had good production? The world isn't ready for that.

[@pinklemonegg]

I listen to a lot of music that WISHES it could get this tasty analog sound. People spend a lot of money to do what he did for free lmao.

[@aleja_kosmonautów]

I have no idea whether it was intended to sound so, but it sounds beautiful as it is.

[@glennfarrington5338]

It would be as if a Time Machine ACTUALLY existed, and his music made it just...appear... 1970 would be straight piped and the true hippie intelli-folk would shine through all the souls.

[@Anon_571]

The lack of production ads soul to it, it's priceless

[@1pfuller]

@@Anon_571it’s very Daniel Johnston-esque

[@joepierce7103]

Mark Gormley, I speak your name. RIP.

[@fishgills5317]

RIP Mark! I got an autographed picture of the Gormley Girl off ebay! love it powerstance forever

[@johnnygrind77]

Mark did an interview and he was asked what his favorite song he wrote was. He said it was "Beginnings." My personal favorite is "Grey Days", but I keep listening to "Beginnings" again and again! Rest easy, our friend.

[@cornflakesbaby]

I also think Grey Days is my favorite but I enjoy them all!

[@johnnygrind77]

@@cornflakesbaby This is also fair to say!

[@dissected731]

Little wings my fave , grey days remind me of “ babe im gonna leave you”

[@jegr3398]

Little Wings is so great

[@val515]

I hope you can see how much people loved you Mark❤you are a legend & legends live on through their music , RIP in Power Stance in heaven .

[@MinkJu]

God, I love Gormley. Truly. For these songs being recorded in the late 70s and mid 80s, they are an interesting mix of influence and innovation. He shows that among all the billions of people on Earth, there are certainly a big amount who are as talented as the most famous and most well known but nobody ever hears about. I can honestly talk about how and why that didn't happen for him, but I'd rather just praise the man. Gormley is super talented. When I hear his songs, I hear influences from Boston, Led Zeppelin, Kansas, and I also hear the Beginnings of other musical genres like grunge and the iconic 90s soft rock. What a true gem he is

[@realQuestion]

this is true. that stadium-rock-sounding guitar stuff during the bridge of "All We Need" made me think of Boston right away

[@Melissa0774]

Yeah, it's to bad he never got hooked up with a record producer who actually knew what they hell they were doing.

[@geromitesushiman6035]

I thought exactly the same. It has a kind of early 90's grunge, especially in "Without you."

[@Undaglibenglaubengloben]

Beginnings is basically Pearl Jam

[@TheFlamingPike]

@@Undaglibenglaubengloben I was literally thinking the same thing. Man, if I knew Eddie Vedder's number and I had one phone call allowed, I'd tell him to listen to this guy. Pearl Jam could make a fantastic cover of Beginnings! I can hear Eddie singing that song.

[@MonkeyMan48158]

rip!!!! I just started listening to this compilation a couple months ago and it helped me through a real hard time. Beautiful artist. New Beginnings!

[@TheNachtjacke]

Rest in peace Mark 🪦💐

[@jakecrosbie926]

And on the 7th day , God himself presented the world with Mark Gormley

[@jerryappleton6855]

I love that the last song is Mark now old, his voice exhausted, and his youth a distant memory, with all that remains is a musical soul, a old man full of talent that lived in a world that never wanted his music. But still,he sings. Even if the days of maybe, just maybe, making it are behind him and his chances of using the talent he once had now gone, his old, exhausted body, unable to do it anymore still sings.

[@TheMightyPika]

I started crying listening to the last song, no joke.

[@bee-the-dev]

This man needs to know he's a star

[@ELEcomments]

Does he? What ever happened to him?

[@TheFlamingPike]

Mark's talent IMO goes up there with the best. You could tell anyone who doesn't know him that his songs have been written by the greatest artists of rock and folk history and they would believe you on the spot. Little Wings could be a John Denver song. Beginnings, a Pearl Jam song. The Cries in Your Eyes, a Jim Croce song. Gray Days, Gordon Lightfoot. Without You, freakin' Led Zeppelin! But anyone would also tell you they don't quite sound the same. That's because Mark had his own sound, his own lyrics.

[@Y4nko]

Thanks for putting this together, came across this last week and have been on my annual Mark Gormley trip since then. Sadly, Phil Thomas Katt announced a couple of hours ago that Mark has passed away on friday at the age of just 67.

[@TheMightyPika]

Thank you Algorithm gods. This is FANtastic.

[@augustusdias4589]

Rest in Power Mark

[@kristianjerman420]

Brilliant! A souls perfect expression.

[@realQuestion]

The internet pitched this guy to me as a joke, but I've been listening to his stuff for years now. Guess the joke's on me; I think that final chord on "Together" is about as good as it gets P.S. The song listed as a studio warmup is called "Say Goodbye"-I have a partial with some lyrics too, but we're still waiting for him to release the full version

[@leonardhill4440]

You and me both….he’s an amazing artist hands down. Wow!

[@sethburkhart1021]

Can you update me if you get anything new?

[@markbryant4641]

Yeah me too, The Question. I don't like many of his songs but a few are absolute crackers. All we need is fantastic. Killer riffs. Beautiful singing.

[@realQuestion]

@@sethburkhart1021 Sure. Last I asked PTK, which wasn't all that long ago, he said Mark was doing well.

[@sethburkhart1021]

@@realQuestion thanks!

[@apissano]

My top songs are: -Sing Me Your Song -Gray Days -Little Wings

[@ahumanjustbeing2466]

"sing me your song".....up there with hotel california and hey jude and waay passed stairway

[@eduardopena5893]

"Sing me Your Song" legit makes me cry. What a beautiful song. It is such a same that the mixing on his songs is horrendous and you can barely hear him on a lot of them.

[@Barry_C00p3r]

RIP Mark Gormley

[@WanderleiSilva29]

There's Zeppelin.... Floyd.... Hendrix.... Stones..... Doors.... Beatles.... and singer/song writer Mark Gormley.

[@David-dl4vh]

If there exists a song more beautiful than "Stars", I have yet to hear it.

[@Botrytis18]

Hearing "Together" now is more heartbreaking than ever.

[@chxrryyyyy]

Gray days and without you are master pieces if only there were remasterized versions of these songs ... Rip Mark you were a TRUE musician

[@kobe.talamantez]

Mark's music makes me nostalgic for a time I never even lived in

[@kornstar1988]

Ok, Little wings is an anthem!!!

[@hallowelt2089]

i come here from memes/fail/worst but i was amazed by the voice and now i listened the whole album, his singing is amazing.

[@leonardoferreira2372]

good morning for all folks with distinct taste.

[@AmstradExin]

The whole album is bangers.....i hope he stays alive to produce them properly

[@spiralstairs9259]

they are produced properly.

[@Melissa0774]

He looked pretty sick in his most recent video. Do you know what's wrong with him? Does he have cancer?

[@stevelittle2968]

Wow. I always remember this guy in that worst videos ever made video. This mans music is delightful. Awesome work Mark. Sorry it took me so long to find you. Gold rings on you.

[@Rushyesgenesis]

May he rest in peace.

[@marlowepi7788]

composed well, melodic, good lyrics. imagine if only he had proper production...

[@chomynlol7501]

RIP Mark.

[@TraditionalDeath]

I made that logo :) love the album artwork. Long live Mark “The Gorm” Gormley

[@alal-zz1sr]

Its this gold!!! Thanks for sharing from Argentine!!!

[@tommythecatofficial32actual]

Come back Mark You are loved and appreciated ❤️

[@dmcalister4505]

Phil Thomas Katt and Tommy Robinetti would NEVER lie to you ... 🤘🏼🎵🎸🎶

[@dmcalister4505]

The winds are blowing colder The sea is growing bolder #LittleWings 🤘🏼

[@nick56677]

Very intense album, and stop playing around with Marks affection, Woman!

[@mikeymike2552]

The quality is questionable. Sounds like he's singing in a hallway but yet they're damn good songs. Sung very well. No fancy equipment. This is pure talent... and yet, no Mark Gormley hit records! the day I have to stand before God on my judgment day, im going to have a few words to say to him about this!!!

[@Scribblerjohnny]

I legitimately like Mark's music very much.

[@againstmdfl]

The most underated songwriter and artist ever. These songs are amazing and should be recognised in eternity

[@supposedhumanmars]

I love Mark, no joke.

[@MortuusNoctis]

The mausoleum door slowly opens with a haunting creak …out steps Jim Croce with a tear in his eye …Mark Gormley approaches him …they embrace✨

[@teresalynn6006]

Y'all are killing me 😂😂😂

[@kylegryphon7433]

Stars man... Stars..... that is a real song right there.

[@stevesun3658]

At first it was funny to me ,but now i love it very much !

[@Ozblackmore]

Я в восторге, от того, что нашла этого мужика! Вайбы Simon & Garfunkel. Надеюсь, у него все хорошо ❤

[@winterrosebeaumont6209]

Super happy the algorithm suggested this hidden gem.

[@JLS3AL]

Discovered this guy earlier today from a meme and now I'm hooked. I love his style and lyrics.

[@CelticSaint]

Welcome. Mark will change the way you see the world. I've been a disciple for more than 10 years. But whatever you do don't try to recreate the power stance. I tried once and dislocated my kneecap.

[@wallyrocket87]

Rip. Been a fan for years, I will absolutely listen to his music for years to come. Mark thank you for your service and sharing your music with the world.

[@DerWutendeMetzger]

RIP MARK THE LEGEND GORMLEY

[@wilsonplindsey]

I would put Without you, up against any of today's garbage

[@WanderleiSilva29]

It’s very intense…

[@HappyMSI1]

Thanks for posting one full album here. I'll add his songs to my Playlist taken from KZbin videos, now I won't have someone introducing him for 20 seconds before the song begins. By the way I'm a bit picky on the so gs I put on my Playlist. I really like this old fashioned noise that the poor recording add but not the point it spoils the instruments. Shame this man hasn't been given the tools to have his music on decent records. My most appreciated finding during an hard-sleeping night. Thanks again!

[@IgnatiusThorogood]

Every cut is a single. That's incredible.

[@LurkingCrassZero]

Gorgeousness to my ears. Thankyou for being you Mark ;-)

[@sethburkhart1021]

If you like human interest stories, like the anomaly that is Mark Gormley, check out the documentary, “The Devil & Daniel Johnston”. Crazy cool story.

[@BixbiteBungo]

RIP

[@ethanimatronic]

Thank you for bringing Mark's songs into one place, hopefully more people can find his powerful body of work.

[@ariokosan]

His brother Paul gormley is decent also. Nothing compared to the god that is Mark though. I used to laugh at his music at the start, now it’s just awesome and I can’t really understand why and explain it to people. Mark is just a dude!! Thanks for the album 👍

[@less2worryabout]

That escalated quickly. How did you find matk?

[@ricardoramos1242]

What a killer bassline in "All We Need"!!!!!

[@micmouful]

Quel dommage qu,un producteur n,ecoute pas cet homme. Il a plus de talent que des centaines d,”artistes” reconnus. Hélas, l,apparence est plus importante que la musique.😢

[@thejeffrey7933]

I honestly really like this man's music, he is a very good artist, he deserves more recognition!

[@DenpaKei]

RIP Mark... You are a legend in my eyes...

[@WanderleiSilva29]

So glad this has the classic Without You….

[@YacNobody]

Gormley is a Gem

[@julietkilo9716]

Today's unpopular opinion is that these tracks don't even need any studio time, they're really good as is

[@Dr.IanPlect]

No, sound quality wise they're poor.

[@realQuestion]

the somewhat raw aspect of them is part of what got people's attention, for sure

[@nemosotillo]

Agreed.

[@leonardhill4440]

Yea…the talent flowing thru his fingers and his lyrics are ADDICTIVE times ten! I find myself playing along and adding harmonies. The second song on this album is a masterpiece….JUST WOW! Mark you’re amazing brother.

[@leonardowehner9532]

even the warm up....is genius.....

[@juliovlc2717]

A handful of good lyrics and moving melodies is all you need to have a great album, nothing more, nothing less, and Mark definitely got it!

[@danielbeck3493]

The music videos are goofy, but they know that. This dude could write some damn good tunes….

[@nicelol5241]

who the hell cares about the videos, mark gormley is legend

[@genatzvalee]

Seriously , this particular album reminds me of Led Zeppelin II and III, and also Donovan! Very nice! I discovered Mark thanks to my boyfriend who showed me THAT video, we made fun of it a lot, but as we both love 70s rock we went on to check out his other works and were pleasantly surprised, his music is more than listenable. And we do listen to it from time to time.

[@Emmanuel_DH]

He sounds like Boston sometimes

[@dverbmusic1945]

I was watching a compilation video of the worst music videos and Little Wings was the last track and whilst listening (besides the silly video) I was like "THIS IS F*CKING AWESOME!" I applaud this entire album! "A shrivelled dying faded rose returning to the dust, of a moment of a life that is, is all that remains of us, do you hear them...." 🙌 The creatives relate to this Mr Gromley! And yes, indeed we hear you loud and clear sir! amazing stuff! 👏👏👏

[@thiscontent9621]

Was it Cracked TV?

[@dazer2462]

RIP Mark

[@lighthousesociety.]

Listening to this unironically

[@Melissa0774]

I wonder if he ever performed at any open mic events in the early 70's, back when he was first writing and recording his music, or if he even played for family and friends, or if he just went in the studio and recorded the stuff alone and then didn't do much afterwards, except maybe send the tapes around to some radio stations?

[@realQuestion]

my understanding is that he viewed music as a "therapeutic" activity and didn't actively market it.

[@Melissa0774]

@@realQuestion Yeah, I've heard that too. But I thought he marketed it at least a little bit, in the beginning. I thought he at least sent out a few demos to some local radio stations.

[@chalinovargaz2584]

the amazing mark gormley

[@Feuerraderz1]

Happy Mark Gormley Day!!!

[@Anon_571]

This man is the spiritual successor of John Denver, just amazing

[@MrTodd2000]

Without you ( I believe) is a great classic rock song and HE deserves the credit !!

[@gtaylor1564]

The songs that make me want to wake up in the morning rock on 🤘 brother rock on

[@leminchose]

better than 95% of the albums published in the last 20 years

[@DavidQuinones69]

First heard Without You on The Smoking Guns Worlds Dumbest and now I listen to the song quite a bit. Thinking about redoing a progressive metal version of it.

[@wizardalienssupersecretalt6303]

That's cool! I would love to hear it if you ever did it, if you do let us Gormley fans know it here, or maybe share it on Gormley subreddit or somethink like that to get more exposure

[@sirVhailor]

how's it going, did you do it?

[@moonfire41]

I'd love to hear that!

[@MixedMediaInk]

R.I.P Mark!

[@roberthofmann8403]

Great compilation of the Great Gorm's songs! Gray Days is one of my favorites and Sing Me Your Song is out of this world! The man is a certified legend in my book.

[@supposedhumanmars]

Mark passed away not too long ago 😢 rest in peace, legend!

[@carolinewells4817]

LEGIT - our underrated hero.

[@deepthiman1]

Thanks for this. This man and his music is legit and legendary. At once, melancholic, transporting, expansive, and triumphant.

[@wandelgartking5446]

I wonder if the original tapes were digitized at the highest quality possible. It's such a shame he didn't get to record these great songs properly. Thanks for the compilation.

[@wizardalienssupersecretalt6303]

I suppose Uncharted Zone or Gormley himself should have higher quality audio tapes laying somewhere, but then again a portion of its charm comes from that lower sound quality

[@wandelgartking5446]

@@wizardalienssupersecretalt6303 We'd probably have flying cars by now if we had Gormley material that sounded as good as Genesis records in the 70's. I propose that you and I and a couple of other cats hitch a ride to Pensacola and get the master tapes from Mark's batcave. Though their real quality is probably not that much better, they're just demo tapes.

[@wizardalienssupersecretalt6303]

I would genuinely sign up for this if I didn't live in Europe

[@wandelgartking5446]

@@wizardalienssupersecretalt6303 Same

[@lucasterable]

Tapes that Mark recorded must have degraded through time, it's a shame the guys at UZ didn't bother to clean/remaster the audio. For example, there is a song that on Spotify plays only on the right channel during most of it; it would have taken 5 minutes of work to fix that. Maybe some fan with the know-how could do it?

[@bob4analog]

Has an irish folk rock influence about it; like Steely Span, The Strawbs, dunno, but great music just the same.

[@lucacolonnesi]

I would have loved to see him on stage at Woodstock

[@obsidianzarok2361]

Little wings 💙