What a performance. To have a BEing like John pen a tune with such powerful lyrics for a friend struggling with life; as John himself did in his lost love; Your heart wraps around each note + the pain is felt with each note + word. Thanks for my UK Angel that shared this link + to the poster; Bless you too. Magnificent. THE guitar string snapping+ John's masterful restringing it soooo skillfully--> something I am so glad happened; because that was an orgasmic-experience all its own.:-))) YEP.;)
However on this John seems to be a bit drunk and is only playing what is relative to his ears, it is all still good though. The version in the video is actually in the key of Bb but this could be due to john being dunk, the album version is actually C G Eb F Bb D as i stated before. The open chord that the guitar is tuned to is an Cm9th chord I believe, thanks and peace.
Incredible stuff from the the Big Man. Anyone have any ideas of what "Solid Air" means.? I've allways thought it referanced to a friend who smoked too much "Resin" solid block, marajuana....and had a mental breakdown. Solid's was the stuff we smoked in this era.
D A F G C E. Although his guitar is actually tuned overall much lower in this clip which actually makes it easier to sing. I usually use a capo to bring the pitch up and just sing in the lower register...it's either that or down tune like hell (listen to his bottom string!)
The tuning in this particular performance is A#, F, C#, D#, G#, C but the record is a semitone higher in B, F#, D, E, A, C#. It'll still sound out to the recording just because of the tape speed I imagine. Nutty tuning but what a sound, what a chord!
Classic, classic,.....this captures the JMartyn solo concert atmosphere with 'the' classic JM song to my mind. ..and the *sound* he got out of a guitar together with *that* voice...almost unbelievable if I hadnt seen it again..
Nothing short of amazing!!!
DocGreen15 2 months ago
JM always compelling to watch, even when he's re-stiringing his Martin D28.
GaryGuevara 2 months ago
What a performance. To have a BEing like John pen a tune with such powerful lyrics for a friend struggling with life; as John himself did in his lost love; Your heart wraps around each note + the pain is felt with each note + word. Thanks for my UK Angel that shared this link + to the poster; Bless you too. Magnificent. THE guitar string snapping+ John's masterful restringing it soooo skillfully--> something I am so glad happened; because that was an orgasmic-experience all its own.:-))) YEP.;)
nancyl2 2 months ago
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pure magic from 3 24 onwards.....
Ohiloverain 3 months ago
pure magic from 3 24 onwards.....
Ohiloverain 3 months ago
'I know you. I love you. I will be your friend. I will follow you anywhere. Even through solid air.'
This performance moved me to tears. Absolutely amazing.
wtfIZgoinonYO 3 months ago
Class
da1698 3 months ago
something beautiful and life affirming about this.
dunbreaten 4 months ago
He's really great!!
anitadavideduo 4 months ago
John is big and funny
frabel45live 5 months ago
beautiful! Greetings Inge
PreuschoffPerrier 5 months ago
R.I.P John And Nick
Own13r 5 months ago
The one and only John Martyn, incredible stuff.
fivethumbsfrank 6 months ago 2
Just a great performance by a great singer songwriter. Love it xx
Tuningforkbflat 6 months ago
stunning.... what a legendary performer and larger than life personality... love you john, RIP!
billbonesknows 7 months ago
0 dislikes. Due to John being drunk
teetomthomas 7 months ago 3
Mesmerising!
GuitarPlayerGeo 7 months ago 2
I loved this sooooooo much , when i was a child -- till today.....
ZamHelga 7 months ago
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is what you call a performer!
cantsaycindy 8 months ago
Yes.
The tuning is CGD#E#G#C
: )
floatstone 8 months ago
However on this John seems to be a bit drunk and is only playing what is relative to his ears, it is all still good though. The version in the video is actually in the key of Bb but this could be due to john being dunk, the album version is actually C G Eb F Bb D as i stated before. The open chord that the guitar is tuned to is an Cm9th chord I believe, thanks and peace.
Mark
MrMarko890 8 months ago
tuning is C G Eb F Bb D
MrMarko890 8 months ago
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riddings 8 months ago
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riddings 8 months ago
always the fuckin' fourth...
riddings 8 months ago
why has this video only got 16,000 veiws!
TMguitar01 9 months ago
@kristopful It's about Nick Drake, isn't it?
7074LLy 9 months ago
@7074LLy it is aye
jethro081 8 months ago
One of my Alltimers!
Thank you for that video!
Ahrsib 10 months ago
great video, such a good performer, great stage presence! wickid version of solid air too
Mrlex24 10 months ago
Fukin funny.. John makes you laugh, then he makes you cry....
I miss the big guy. Peace John. Be with you for that big gig in the sky soon. Get me a round in.
Kristopful 10 months ago
Incredible stuff from the the Big Man. Anyone have any ideas of what "Solid Air" means.? I've allways thought it referanced to a friend who smoked too much "Resin" solid block, marajuana....and had a mental breakdown. Solid's was the stuff we smoked in this era.
Kristopful 10 months ago
What a masterclass in slickness deluxe....
UFOIST 10 months ago
Miss you Big Stuff.
BigIainy 10 months ago
0:20 ''OMG, that was beautiful!''
RickFreeloader 1 year ago
smashingly beautiful
highjackflash 1 year ago
He wrote this for Nick Drake
gmacman007 1 year ago 2
Anybody whose been there will understand this song reaching into a soul & take comfort........
LondonSB71 1 year ago
This is TRULY a MINDBLOWING VERSION! HELLO!
ALLAN25115760 1 year ago
a God Like Genius who others will for ever be compared to.
God Bless you John!
susiepussycat 1 year ago
Sensational performance which includes the highly amusing broken string malarkey....
UFOIST 1 year ago
D A F G C E. Although his guitar is actually tuned overall much lower in this clip which actually makes it easier to sing. I usually use a capo to bring the pitch up and just sing in the lower register...it's either that or down tune like hell (listen to his bottom string!)
edceltech 1 year ago
The tuning in this particular performance is A#, F, C#, D#, G#, C but the record is a semitone higher in B, F#, D, E, A, C#. It'll still sound out to the recording just because of the tape speed I imagine. Nutty tuning but what a sound, what a chord!
georgydoors 1 year ago
Are those fake nails? Anyone know if he glued 'em on?
plgplgplg 1 year ago
Just so good to see again. JM was such good fun.
ckwrich1 1 year ago
ive made myself cold from constant shivers in my spine
mertz123 1 year ago
Brother John :-))))))))
ckwrich1 1 year ago
yeah it's DAFGCE
RossPepperell 1 year ago
its a really crazy showman ...solid air cover the Luca Prodan
francast404 1 year ago
zzzzzzzzolid air
aarandunn 1 year ago
@aarandunn Spot on my man.
111chazz 1 year ago
Such a legend. His legacy will live on. R.I.P Mr.Martyn
tomkaymusic777 1 year ago
Anybody catch the tuning?
TomGilroy 1 year ago 8
@TomGilroy think its CGEbFBbD thats the way i play it anyway
joesterking 1 year ago
@TomGilroy DAFGCE
UFOIST 10 months ago
@TomGilroy A11
amnesia271 6 months ago
@TomGilroy Yeah just worked it out there, its Bb,F,Db,Eb,Ab,C.. Great song!
lukeh1055 4 months ago
i saw him live a year before he died rip man
MrZakyboy 2 years ago
guitar sounds like a tissue box with elastic bands round it BUT the second he plays.... it's happening, amazing!
check out my favorite part of this gig on my profile, another amazing john martyn moment!
mertz123 2 years ago
amazing video....... thanks... it's great to see this
tpmbe 2 years ago
Classic, classic,.....this captures the JMartyn solo concert atmosphere with 'the' classic JM song to my mind. ..and the *sound* he got out of a guitar together with *that* voice...almost unbelievable if I hadnt seen it again..
5*
ianmcgeachy 2 years ago 7