Music – Martin Sketchley

Rock Star Eulogy 🎸

September 19, 2021September 29, 2021 Martin2 Comments

Reflections on a difficult relationship Photo by N Kamalov on Unsplash When David had to deliver his first eulogy, he was forced to consider the realities of his relationship with a rock star in the making. In 1989 Dave joined a band. He'd been playing guitar for a few years, and sent an ad to the local paper.… Continue reading Rock Star Eulogy 🎸

Bunnyman, by Will Sergeant

July 19, 2021July 23, 2021 MartinLeave a comment

I've read a lot of books by and about musical artistes, but this is probably the best. Will Sergeant is the most innovative and influential guitarist of the modern era. The simplicity and sensitivity of his style, coupled with tasteful use of effects, put him head and shoulders above his contemporaries and those who followed.… Continue reading Bunnyman, by Will Sergeant

THE PUREST FORM

September 12, 2013January 16, 2017 MartinLeave a comment

A blog about the music of Brian Eno, Harold Budd & others During the day I often have BBC Radio 3 playing at a very low volume: unlike recordings with vocal content the classical music doesn’t interfere with my train of thought in any way, but does provide a level of stimulus. (Radio 3 does… Continue reading THE PUREST FORM

Gotta love your man – a blog about Riders on the Storm

July 28, 2013January 16, 2017 MartinLeave a comment

Riders on the Storm was never really one of my favourite tracks by The Doors. It was a bit too sophisticated, and that thunderstorm stuff was a bit corny, wasn’t it? I always preferred more rock ‘n’ roll/blues tracks such as Back Door Man and Soul Kitchen. But I was younger then, and while I… Continue reading Gotta love your man – a blog about Riders on the Storm

I Think That’s the One – a blog about my favourite vintage Bowie

April 25, 2013January 16, 2017 MartinLeave a comment

While performing a mundane household task the other day I thought I’d put on some music. I had a look through our CDs and settled on some Bowie – a “best of” collection. Just out of interest I thought I’d try to decide which was my favourite of these vintage tracks. (Well, I guess all… Continue reading I Think That’s the One – a blog about my favourite vintage Bowie

Relax and Swing – a blog about 80s pop group Japan

January 15, 2011July 12, 2018 Martin5 Comments

I was mad into Japan 25-30 years ago. I had David Sylvian hair (well, kinda – and as my wife pointed out, “everyone had their hair like that”; but then she went to a girls’ school). I also had a Sylvian coat, but although I tried to get shoes like those he wore on the… Continue reading Relax and Swing – a blog about 80s pop group Japan