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Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware
by Martyn Ware
Heaven 17, British Electric Foundation and Illustrious Company's Martyn Ware talks to the famous artists from the worlds of music, art, film, comedy, TV and creativity that he's encountered during his 40 year career. These interviews are rare and precious gems, featuring a raw and sometimes irreverent take on life and the things that make life worth living, Diving deep into the biographical ocean, these podcasts are an unmissable insight into a series of fascinating lives...Production and occasional musical interludes by Charles StookeEngineer - Charles Stooke, Artwork - Malcolm Garrett.
Episodes
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EP205.3: Listener Email's
Today's unmissable final, final, final episode features Martyn and Chaz reading out listener emails highlights from a recently unearthed mailbox of over 1700 unread letters from you, dear readers - doh!…. And once again, thanks for all your support - we’ve loved bringing you these conversations,...
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BONUS: Bicep
This BONUS features highly successful electronic music and DJ producer duo Andrew Ferguson and Matthew McBriar AKA Bicep from Belfast, Northern Ireland. They have charted hugely with several albums on Ninja Tune, and are destined for major international stardom… So get onboard and feel the Bicep…
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EP250.2: Woody Woodmansey pt.2
Here is part 2 of my fantastic chat with original Spider From Mars and David Bowie confidante Woody Woodmansey. I’ve had a ball bringing these life stories to your ears - I hope you’ve enjoyed the ride… 250+ episodes, over 300 hours of recordings and many, many surprises and laughs. Thanks for…
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EP250.1: Woody Woodmansey pt.1
Today’s epic episode of Electronically Yours is part 1 of a 2 part final episode featuring the rock legend and Spider From Mars, Woody Woodmansey. Born in Hull, his exceptional work with Bowie in his breakthrough period has gone down in history as a major influence on so many bands, including The...
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EP249: All The Young Droids
This episode features a very enlightening conversation with Philip King, curator of the exceptional electronic pop compilation ‘All The Young Droids’, a double LP of obscure British electronica & synthpop from 1978-1985 (a bit like an electronic Nuggets). It will be released on June 27th on...
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EP248: Alex Maiolo
Today's episode features American musician, writer and acivist Alex Maiolo. Alex composes for modular synthesizer under the monikers Action Group, and TRIPLE X SNAXXX. Both projects are equally influenced by Motorik, aka Krautrock music, Suzanne Ciani, Psychedelia, Detroit techno, ambient music,...
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EP247: Pachyman
This week’s episode features Pachyman, a dub reggae musician and producer, primarily known for his one-man band approach and the use of vintage instruments and equipment. He's based in Los Angeles but grew up in Puerto Rico, which influenced his unique brand of dub with a touch of his punk rock...
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EP246: Eli Keszler
Today’s episode features New York-based percussionist, composer, and visual artist Eli Keszler. Known for his complex and intricate style of drumming, as well creating soundinstallations involving piano wire and other mechanisms to accompany his live performances, his shows have involved visual...
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EP244: Cherub Sanson
Today's episode features Cherub Sanson - sound healer, teacher and inspirational speaker. Together with her sound partner Tim Wheater, Martyn has composed and performed immersive 3D sound pieces at some of the greatest concert halls, including the magnificent Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg. Recently...
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EP243: Sigillum S
Today’s episode features Sigillum S, the Italian deranged explorers of unknown territories among extreme electronics, fringe acoustics and occultist noise. Since 1985, Sigillum S have been continuously developing their own special brand of post-industrial audio investigations, where theories-led...
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EP242: In Place of War - Ruth Daniel and Merlyn Driver
Today's episode features Ruth Daniel and Merlyn Driver from the amazing global arts charity In Place of War. Ruth is the CEO and Artistic Director of In Place of War. Ruth has led global arts and peace-building initiatives, developing over 100 cultural programmes in conflict zones. Merlyn Driver…
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EP245: Bishi
Today’s guest is BISHI - singer, electronic rock-sitarist, composer, producer, and performer born in London of Bengali heritage. She has independently released two albums and several EPs on her own label Gryphon Records to critical acclaim. She co-produced her third album ‘Let My Country Awake,’...
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EP241: Benge
This episode features legendary electronic musician, producer and synth nut Benge. His works with John Foxx and the Maths and Hannah Peel are outstanding, also Wrangler, OMD, Blancmange and Creep Show with Mal from Cabaret Voltaire, John Grant and Phill Winter. He also runs a label - MemeTune...
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EP240: Mik Scarlet
Today's episode features TV presenter and disability champion Mik Scarlet. Mik is a broadcaster, journalist, actor and musician, as well as an expert in the field of access and inclusion for disabled people. He has been voted one of the most influential disabled people in the UK, and was one of…
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EP239: Nicky Chance-Thompson
Today’s episode features Nicky Chance-Thompson, CEO for the outstanding Piece Hall in Halifax, one of the UK’s premier music venues and cultural hubs. Under her leadership an outstanding arts, culture and community events programme has seen the award-winning heritage destination welcome more than...
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EP238: Jonny Wilson - Eclectic Method
This episode features a true pioneer and innovator in the field of VJing – Jonny Wilson. Under the name of Eclectic Method he established himself as an audio-visual remix act. Originally formed in London in 2001 by Jonny, Geoff Gamlen and Ian Edgar, he is now the sole remaining member. Inspired...
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EP237: More Sin 2 - Queer Disco Compilation
Today’s exceptionally danceable Electronically Yours episode features an in depth discussion with Mark Wood (Demon Records) and author Ian Wade about their new 5 CD + 4 LP boxsets, featuring the best queer club classics 1980-1989. Across five individually themed discs, the deluxe CD set presents…
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EP236: Lias Saoudi
This episode features a wide-ranging discussion with the fascinating Lias Saoudi, most famous for his frontman work with the excellent Fat White Family and Decius, and collaboration with The Moonlandingz. He is also a writer and thinker, and is inspired by his life journey growing up in various...
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EP235: Mixmaster Morris
This episode features Mixmaster Morris, English electronica DJ and underground musician who has also recorded as The Irresistible Force. He was one of the originators of the ambient techno dance scene in the 1990s, also sometimes called chill-out. He has extensively toured with many...
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EP234: LOGORHYTHM pt.2
This episode features part 2 of an in-depth interview about the incredibly important but under-appreciated relevance of the design of band logos. This week we are talking about the 80’s up to the current day. Jim K Davies and Jamie Ullul have created a definitive book about the genre called...
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EP233: LOGORHYTHM - Band Logos That Rocked The World
Today’s fascinating episode of Electronically Yours features part 1 of a deep-dive into the under-appreciated importance of band logos over the last 50 years…Jim K Davies and Jamie Ullul have created a definitive book about the genre called ‘Logorhythm – Band logos that rocked the world’. This...
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EP232: Rhoda Dakar
Tomorrow’s heartwarming Electronically Yours episode features legendary artist and musician Rhoda Dakar, best known as the lead singer of The Bodysnatchers (‘Do The Rock Steady'), who were signed to the 2 Tone record label. She also worked with The Specials/Special AKA, and many other 2-Tone...
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EP231: Bruce Woolley
Tomorrow’s episode features singer, songwriter, and record producer Bruce Woolley. He wrote songs with artists such as the Buggles and Grace Jones, including "Video Killed the Radio Star" and "Slave to the Rhythm", and co-founded the Radio Science Orchestra. His original band project was Bruce...
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EP230: Dr. Jim Walsh
Today’s enlightening episode of Electronically yours features a stimulating discussion with Dr. Jim Walsh, CEO of Conway Hall in Holborn, London, home of Conway Hall Ethical Society, an educational charity with an amazing history spanning two centuries. The Hall hosts a wide variety of talks,...
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EP229: Mark Frieser
Today's episode features an enlightening interview between Martyn and his good friend Mark Frieser. Mark is an internationally recognised figure working at the intersection of music, technology, business, branding, advertising and entertainment. As the founder and CEO of Disconic, a pioneering...
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EP228: Pete Cunningham of Ishmael Ensemble
Today's episode of Electronically Yours features a fascinating conversation with Pete Cunningham from Ishmael Ensemble. Led by Pete on saxophone, the cutting-edge collective explore the length and breadth of ‘jazz-not-jazz’ while bathing in the influence of Bristol’s long musical history. Their…
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EP227: Winston Hazel
Today’s episode features an old friend of Martyn’s from the Sheffield electronic dance music scene, Winston Hazel. One of the first people to bring house music to the north of England, years before the acid-house explosion. Alongside Robert Gordon and Sean Maher he was one third of Forgemasters,...
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EP226: Mike Garry
Today’s episode features multi-talented Mancunian poet Mike Garry. Mike began by reading his own poems to the hundreds of young people who attended his Library Homework Centre. They loved what they heard and encouraged him to perform them at live poetry events and Slams, which he did, instantly...
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EP225: Joe Goddard
Today’s exciting Electronically Yours episode features Joe Goddard of iconic electronic synthpop band Hot Chip. Since 2000, their unique brand of funky house and disco influenced beats combined with a certain refined, soulful and melodic vocals (courtesy of Alexis Taylor) has created a legacy of...
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EP224: George Underwood
This episode features George Underwood, album cover designer, artist and early schoolmate of David Bowie. After deciding that the music business was not for him, George returned to art studies and then worked in design studios as an illustrator. Initially he specialised in fantasy, horror and...
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EP223: Michael Mertens and Ralf Dorper / Propaganda
Today’s episode of Electronically Yours features two of Martyn’s oldest friends – Michael Mertens and Ralf Dorper from Propaganda, famous for a string of ’80s hits that include “Dr. Mabuse,” “Duel,” and “p:Machinery.” And their alliance with producer Trevor Horn. The classic lineup split in 1987...
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EP222: Ghislaine Boddington
Today’s guest is Ghislaine Boddington, a passionate advocate for transforming the living body into an interactive digital canvas. As a leading expert in digital identity and virtual interaction, she has captivated audiences since the early 1990s with her visionary insights into the digital...
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EP221: John Altman
Today's episode features film composer, music arranger, orchestrator, conductor and saxophonist John Altman. Everybody knows John Altman’s music, but not so many people know his name. Yet he is one of the most prolific composers, conductors and arrangers in history. This vivid account of over…
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EP220: Clark
Tomorrow’s exciting Electronically Yours episode features Chris Clark, a British electronic musician, performing under the mononym Clark. He has produced music for his own albums, as well as music for television, films and video games, having composed scores for award-winning contemporary dance…
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EP219: Joe Woolhead
Today’s fascinating episode of Electronically Yours features world-famous photographer, Joe Woolhead. Born and raised in Dublin, Joe has been living in New York City for over 27 years. Initially, he worked in construction as a labourer, painter, plasterer and stone mason. After a serious accident...
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EP218: Jason Tawkin and TONTO
The Original New Timbral Orchestra (TONTO) is the first and largest multitimbral polyphonic analog synthesizer, capable of producing many tone colours with different voices simultaneously. Beginning with a single Moog Series III Modular in 1968, creators Malcolm Cecil and Robert Margouleff...
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EP217: Karis Anderson
Today’s insightful episode of Electronically Yours features Karis Anderson, currently starring the title role of Tina Turner in hit musical Tina – The Tina Turner Musical at the Aldwych Theatre in London. This discussion is a fascinating insight into the world of musical theatre, and the...
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EP216: Holly Johnson
Today’s fantastic episode features the legendary artist, songwriter and performer Holly Johnson, most famous of course for the great Frankie Goes To Hollywood. As well as continuing to tour as a solo artist, Holly’s latest work includes a huge new exhibition covering his entire career at the…
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EP215: Stuart Braithwaite / Mogwai
Today’s episode of Electronically Yours features Stuart Braithwaite, leader of one of my favourite ‘post-rock’ bands, Mogwai. Their epic and hypnotic instrumental compositions are utterly unique, and after 33 years their live shows continue to enthrall audiences around the world. Ladies and...
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EP214: Cyril Lance pt.2
This episode features part two of the fascinating interview with ex-head designer for Moog and current designer of the new magnificent new Rhodes mk 8. Time for more enlightenment from a great designer and musician - Cyril Lance... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via…
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EP213: Cyril Lance pt.1
Today’s unmissable episode of Electronically Yours features the exceptionally multi-talented engineer and acclaimed musician, Cyril Lance. He joined Moog Music as Senior Engineer after company founder, Bob Moog, who passed away in August, had personally selected Cyril to carry out his vision of...
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EP212: Grace Sands
Today’s exciting episode of Electronically Yours features DJ, producer and label head Grace Sands. Grace brings a queer take on deep house from her DIY Sound System roots, free parties and worldwide travels in the partnership Digs & Woosh. Since 1991, they helped to define the deep house sound…
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EP211: Erik 'Blu2th' Griggs
Today's exciting episode of Electronically Yours features legendary producer Erik ‘Blu2th’ Griggs. Even if you haven't heard of Blu2th, you're certainly heard him. Born in Cleveland OH and raised in St Louis MO, Erik has become on of the most respected names in the Los Angeles music scene. He is...
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EP210: Monolake
Today’s electronic treat of an interview features DJ/composer and technologist Robert Henke AKA Monolake. He is a German computer music artist working in the fields of audiovisual installation, music and performance. Born in Munich, and now lives in Berlin. Many of his works use multiple channels...
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EP209: ERIKA
Today’s Electronically Yours podcast features independent artist and music maker ERIKA. Emerging from a life coloured by the musical corners of UK and Japan, Erika crafts beautiful and innovative alternative pop, where the mood can switch from haunting to joyous and from hope to despair from…
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EP208: Spizz
This entertaining episode of Electronically Yours features the people’s punk legend and mercurial punk survivor Spizz AKA Spizz Oil, Spizz Energi, Athletico Spizz 80, The Spizzles, Spizz Orwell, Spizz Sexual, Dynamo Spizz amongst many others… ‘Where’s Captain Kirk’ was their biggest hit, and…
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EP207: Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy
Today’s episode of Electronically Yours features musical selector, DJ, radio host and curator, audiophile and founder of the album listening event and content hub Classic Album Sundays, Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy. As a producer she has remixed Róisín Murphy, The Rapture, Fat Freddy's Drop, Beardyman,...
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EP206: Monitor Audio
Todays special bonus episode features a fascinating discussion with Michael Johnson and Michael Hedges from one of the world’s most prestigious hifi brands, Monitor Audio. The highest quality equipment is needed to deliver the best experience for music lovers like us, especially in a world where...
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EP205: Alan Parsons
Today's episode of Electronically Yours features one of the most famous engineer/producer/performer artists in the world for almost 50 years – the legendary Alan Parsons. Alan was sound engineer on albums including the Beatles' Abbey Road (1969) and Let It Be (1970), Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of...
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EP204: Hifi Sean
This episode of Electronically Yours features DJ, producer, collaborator and songwriter, Sean Dickson AKA Hifi Sean. He was originally a member of the Soup Dragons, then began playing house, disco and electro in the burgeoning and innovative club scene at The Glasgow Art School, before relocating...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Heaven 17, British Electric Foundation and Illustrious Company's Martyn Ware talks to the famous artists from the worlds of music, art, film, comedy, TV and creativity that he's encountered during his 40 year career. These interviews are rare and precious gems, featuring a raw and sometimes irreverent take on life and the things that make life worth living, Diving deep into the biographical ocean, these podcasts are an unmissable insight into a series of fascinating lives...Production and occasional musical interludes by Charles StookeEngineer - Charles Stooke, Artwork - Malcolm Garrett.
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