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My first release in decades

Here’s some new music that may be of interest to fellow Bill Nelson listeners.

(I hope it’s OK to post a link to my bandcamp page here - I see others have done it).

My first release for many years is an EP featuring some melodic pieces in my distinctive style, followed by some more "ambient" experiments with infinite guitar and strings.

Enjoy - and please let me know your thoughts.

Thanks,

Martin.

Martin Coles just released Red Skies, check it out here

Here’s what they say about it:

“What’s that new sound?

At long last…

I’ve just completed some new music.

Please have a listen at martincoles.bandcamp.com

Let me know what you think.

Thanks,

Martin.”

9 comments

9 Comments

Jeff Brown

Oct 09, 2021

As already mentioned, House of Cards is a film/TV theme in waiting. Catchy and thoughtful, it has all these little bits tucked in the stereo spectrum that get noticed on repeated listens. Mist has superb Ebow work, with the string rattle adding a percussive touch. You got me all jazzed to hit the studio today and knock out some music. Red Skies #2 and 3 are hopefully on deck for the next release.

Martin Coles

Oct 17, 2021

Replying to

Hi Jeff,

Many thanks for your comments. On these tracks, I'm not actually using an ebow - it's a Fernandes guitar with a built-in sustainer pickup (I believe Fripp used the Burny equivalent on "Heroes").

So, you'll be interested to know that Red Sky #2 is finally up on bandcamp, along with a couple of other pieces on my new EP, "Episode Two". Let me know what you think.

All the very best guys.

Martin.

martincoles.bandcamp.com

Red Skies - Episode Two, by Martin Coles

3 track album

Martin Coles

Jun 25, 2021

Hi Alec,

Thanks very much for your enthusiasm and admiration of my new project - you really have an insight.

For me (and Thomas Edison) it’s 1% inspiration followed by 99% perspiration to complete a piece of music to my entire satisfaction.

So it’s really gratifying to read that someone else has really got something out of it.

Also, it reassures me that it’s worthwhile continuing.

I hope to start work on my next recording project following a well-earned summer break.

Thanks again for listening and following.

Martin.

Alec

Jun 21, 2021

Really enjoying these, Martin.

The first one House Of Cards, I admire how you honoured the trickiness of the groove and accommodated it, making everything else obey its gait. Gives it strength plus uniqueness.

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My first release in decades