John Martyn
Loved by many, John Martyn and his music appeal on several levels. During the first decade of his recording career the acoustic guitar was perhaps the tool at the core of his creativity, and his acoustic guitar style at this time evolved to a highly individualised mix of tunings and gutsy picking techniques. After Couldn’t Love You More and Certain Surprise from One World, his new material had increasingly transcended the acoustic singer-songwriter paradigm.
Bellow are listed those which can be downloaded as Amazon mp3 downloads on a per-track basis.
Selected MP3 Downloads - Studio albums
London Conversation
An amazing, very acoustic first album from a relatively "novice" guitarist.
Suggested Tunings
- Fairy Tale LullabyDADF#AD
- Sandy GreyEADGBE
- London ConversationDADDAD
- Ballad of an Elder WomanDADDAD
- CocainEADGBE
- Run Honey RunDADDADFGDGBD
- Back to StayEADGBE
- Golden GirlEADGBE
- This TimeEADGBE
- Don't Think TwiceEADGBE
The Tumbler
A second album in the folk tradition, demonstrating a developing instrumental talent.
Suggested Tunings
- Sing a Song of SummerDADDAD
- Goin' down to MemphisDADDAD
- Fishin' BluesEADGBE
- Winding BoyEADGBE
- Seven Black RosesDADDAD
Stormbringer!
Collaboration with wife Beverly. Includes drums and echoplex.
Suggested Tunings
- Sweet HonestyEADGBE
- WoodstockDGDGBD
- Traffic-Light LadyDADDAD
The Road To Ruin
Again with Beverly and some nice songs including Tree Green.
Suggested Tunings
- Tree GreenDGDGBD
- Road To RuinDADDAD
Bless The Weather
Shows the beginning of DADGAD-based tunings in his compositions. Displays some of his finest songs from this time.
Suggested Tunings
- Go EasyCGCGCE
- Bless The WeatherDADGAD
- Just NowCGCGCE
- Head and HeartBADGAD
Solid Air
Lots of interesting acoustic guitar but far more than just that. An album you just shouldn’t be without!
Suggested Tunings
- Solid Air CGCFBbD(=DADGCE)
- Over The HillDADF#AD
- Go Down EasyDADGCE
- May You NeverDADGBE
- The Man In The StationDADGAD
- The Easy BluesEADGBE
Inside Out
A more experimental album includes Danny Thompson, Steve Winwood and other respected musicians and won John a Golden Disc from Montreaux.
Sunday's Child
Interesting mix of more up-tempo and staight acoustic songs like One Day Without You and You can Discover.
Suggested Tunings
- One Day Without YouEADGBE
- Spencer The RoverDADGAD
- You Can DiscoverAGAEGC
One World
A very successful album. Includes Couldn’t Love You More and Certain Surprise which have interesting guitar tuning and technique.
Suggested Tunings
- Couldn't Love You MoreCFCCGD
- Certain SurpriseCFCCGD
Grace and Danger
Features friend Phil Collins on drums.
Suggested Tunings
- Lookin' On CGCFBbC(=DADGCD)