Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware
Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware
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 Stooke Engineer - Charles Stooke, Artwork - Malcolm Garrett.
EP193: Sly5thAve
Today’s fascinating episode of Electronically Yours features Sly5thAve, the alter-ego of multi-instrumentalist, producer, arranger, and composer Sylvester Uzoma Onyejiaka II, whose sophisticated compositions are shaped by his faith in hip hop, and deep understanding of soul, R&B and jazz.  The grammy award-winning horns player has attained much respect from his work with a host of highly-fêted musicians including; Prince, Questlove, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Taylor Swift, Janelle Monae, Freddie Gibbs and labelmate Quantic. Ladies and gentlemen - check out the immense talent of Sly5thAve... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: patreon.com/electronicallyours
May 9
1 hr 12 min
EP192: Richard Norris pt.2
Today’s interesting episode features the DJ, producer, engineer and artist Richard Norris from The Grid, who has recently released new work. His eclectic taste has evolved from acid house and electro to a more ambient style with great success… Ladies and gentlemen, meet Richard Norris. If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours
May 2
1 hr 12 min
EP191: Rusty Egan Presents...
Today’s episode of Electronically Yours features an old friend of mine and electronic music legend Rusty Egan. Rusty (together with Demon Records) has just released a fantastic compilation of music played originally at the one and only Blitz Club, a powerhouse of connections and inspiration for a generation of electronic pop music creators. So - let’s find out what made the Blitz club tick - here he is, the man himself, Rusty Egan... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours
Apr 25
1 hr 12 min
EP190: IDLES
This exciting Electronically Yours episode features Joe Talbot and Mark Bowen from the massively successful band IDLES. Their history of feisty, socially-conscious songs has evolved with a growing maturity as evidenced on their latest number one album 'Tangk'. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the insanely charismatic IDLES... If you can, please consider supporting the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: patreon.com/electronicallyours
Apr 18
1 hr 11 min
EP189: Big Shaun
This heartwarming episode of the Electronically Yours podcast features a Sheffield legend, lead singer of immensely popular The Everly Pregnant Brothers, Shaun Doane AKA Big Shaun. Apart from his larger than life and very popular stage character, in his own words he is ‘foul mouthed but articulate, intimidating in size and stature but poster boy for the term ‘gentle giant’’. An amazing story from an incredible person… Ladies and gentlemen, witness the rollercoaster ride of talent and fame that is the one and only Big Shaun. If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours
Apr 11
1 hr 31 min
EP188: Robert Goerl and Hanna Rollmann (D.A.F.)
This Electronically Yours episode features an interview with Robert Goerl, founder of the seminal German electropunk band Deutsche Americanische Freundschaft or D.A.F. From Melody Maker in 1981…‘Most bands get a synthesizer and their first idea is to tune it! They want a clean normal sound. They don’t work with the power you get from a synthesizer ... We want to bring together this high technique with body power so you have the past time mixed with the future.’ Ladies and Gentlemen- The Voice That Dwells Within - meet Robert Goerl with Hanna Rollman... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours
Apr 4
1 hr 15 min
EP187: Robert Fripp pt.2
Today's exciting episode features part 2 of my interview with the inimitable Robert Fripp. A true generational talent whose work spans many genres at the highest levels - and a collaborative history to die for... Ladies and gentlemen - for it is he - Robert Fripp. If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours
Mar 28
1 hr 35 min
EP186: Robert Fripp pt.1
Today’s epic episode of Electronically Yours features one of my all-time musical heroes (forgive the pun), the astronomical talent that is Robert Fripp. As a musical artist with King Crimson, through to his incredible works with Eno, Bowie, Gabriel, Blondie and so so many more, he has astonishingly created over 700 official releases over his unique 50-year career - in fact our conversation was so wide-ranging and fascinating that I had to split it into two episodes… Ladies and gentlemen - meet my favourite guitarist ever, the magnificent Robert Fripp... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours
Mar 21
1 hr 16 min
EP185: The Office For Personal Development
Tomorrow’s highly motivational Electronically Yours podcast episode features a brand-new electronic pop outfit, Office for Personal Development. Over to the OPD… ‘The Office for Personal development is here to help you achieve all of your personal development goals. Here at the OPD we believe in a few key principles to help you maximise your potential and live a fully developed life. The act of Personal Development is for the mutual welfare and benefit of the individual and the greater society in general. Maximum efficiency is the gateway to progress, which leads to the path of fulfilment. Failure triumphs only through inactivity, no positive act can result in failure. Learning to be present is key to creating the environment for personal development, and for facilitating the development of others. Doing. Is. Thinking.  Follow these simple steps and... Everything is going to be OK.’ Ladies and gentlemen – meet Office for Personal Development If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours
Mar 14
1 hr 14 min
EP184: Mark Reeder
Tomorrow’s fascinating episode features an extraordinarily eclectic and creative character - Mark Reeder. He is a musician, record producer, remixer, DJ, graphic designer and film maker who has been living and working in Berlin since 1978. Originally from Manchester, his clandestine musical career has spanned over more than four decades. He was a founding member of The Frantic Elevators together with Mick Hucknall (Simply Red). Upon moving to Berlin in 1978, he became the German representative for Joy Division and the legendary Manchester record label Factory Records from 1978-1983 and a member of synthpop bands Die Unbekannten and Shark Vegas. Reeder is also meanwhile, an established DJ and remixer, for artists such as New Order, Depeche Mode, The Pet Shop Boys, Blank & Jones, John Foxx, Anne Clark, Yello or Die Toten Hosen. He has DJ’d all over the World in some of the most prestigious locations, from events in Amsterdam, Turin, Bogota, Stockholm, Vilnius, Taipei, Moscow, Minsk, Beijing, Shanghai, to venues like Berlin’s Kraftwerk, or Ohm club, to more exotic locations as The Morning House Festival in Chengdu, China, Contact club in Tokyo, or in the Sydney Opera House and O2 Arena in London for New Order. Ladies and gentlemen – prepare to be immersed in the Berlin scene – meet Mark Reeder... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours
Mar 7
1 hr 25 min
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