This is priceless. Martin is at the top of the acoustic tree. Plays with so much style and taste. This is like having him in your living room. Glad to see him playing the Taran also. I've had more guitars than I can count (including one of Martin's Sobells) but I ended up with a Tirga Mhor like this.
Martin's amazing in the way he sings over the top of complex fingerstyle, playing quite independently. I bought a second-hand Taran similar to Martin's, without the cutaway. Its fabulous. I've never come upon a guitar that plays and sounds like nothing I've come across previously.
I just love that Martin can’t resist playing or singing throughout the whole interview. You can see his fingers itching to pick a string constantly. Lovely man, brilliant musician and excellent interview.
Martin turned me on to this (his?) CGCFCD tuning. So much more melodic and pleasant than standard or, even, DADGAD. My favorite and most versatile tuning for me now. THANKS Martin!
Listen to 'Beautiful Darkness Celebrating the Winter Solstice' Martin Simpson, Jessica Radcliffe and Lisa Ekstrom.......a mesmerisingly beautiful album!!
We met on the street decades ago as we were both going to IGS the first at Columbia Univ. in NYC. Soon I hope to be dedicating a shorebird sanctuary in my community. Perhaps we could make it a musical affair? bill keitel BBC Wgtn. MN.
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One time I visited London I had two concerts that interested me, so I had to choose. It was U2 or Martin. Loved hearing Martin that fine evening.
His song “Never Any Good” is a masterpiece.
What a gentleman
This is priceless. Martin is at the top of the acoustic tree. Plays with so much style and taste. This is like having him in your living room. Glad to see him playing the Taran also. I've had more guitars than I can count (including one of Martin's Sobells) but I ended up with a Tirga Mhor like this.
Martin's amazing in the way he sings over the top of complex fingerstyle, playing quite independently. I bought a second-hand Taran similar to Martin's, without the cutaway. Its fabulous. I've never come upon a guitar that plays and sounds like nothing I've come across previously.
Having, at 54, started to learn guitar and after 2 years still struggling, this is awesome (in the true sense of the word).
My mind is blown!
I just love that Martin can’t resist playing or singing throughout the whole interview. You can see his fingers itching to pick a string constantly. Lovely man, brilliant musician and excellent interview.
Masterful!! What a treasure Martin Simpson is. Cheers!
Martin is always entertaining and an incredible artist. This was a fabulous interview. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for watching :)
Met him at Beverley folk festival a few years back , humble and talent
So proud that he is British...what a treasure!
Careful.....you might get the diversity thought Police after you!
Sounds like angels when he plays.
When Martin says the barre F is a pain.........you do tend to feel a bit better !!!!!!
Really enjoyed this interview
Damn. Huge artist. Thanks for share
Sitting playing some country songs then I came across this while having a brew think I will take up cricket Mr Simpson genius is to lighter word
Wonderful conversation and the music..... Wow
Martin, " tuner " Simpson leaves the rest for dust.
Martin turned me on to this (his?) CGCFCD tuning. So much more melodic and pleasant than standard or, even, DADGAD. My favorite and most versatile tuning for me now. THANKS Martin!
Excellent, thank you..
Beautiful guitars
Listen to 'Beautiful Darkness Celebrating the Winter Solstice' Martin Simpson, Jessica Radcliffe and Lisa Ekstrom.......a mesmerisingly beautiful album!!
Top man
if there is a Hall of Fame for Americana music, he's long over due (even though, i know, he's british).
We met on the street decades ago as we were both going to IGS the first at Columbia Univ. in NYC. Soon I hope to be dedicating a shorebird sanctuary in my community. Perhaps we could make it a musical affair? bill keitel BBC Wgtn. MN.
Reminder
Put new strings on the guitar just like Martin did to his 😊