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Martin Sexton is a musician originally from the Syracuse, New York area. Sexton migrated to Boston in 1990 where he built a following singing around Harvard Square and gradually working his way into the club scene. In the Journey, his 1992 collection of self-produced demo recordings, as well as his captivating live appearances earned him a number of Boston Music Awards not to mention The National Academy of Songwriters “Artist of the Year”. Sexton has released five more studio albums and one live album since then. Sexton is committed to translating many American music forms into guitar-based folk; his influences include jazz, blues, rock, soul, gospel, doo-wop, and traditional country. His songs showcase his talents not only as a writer but also as a guitarist and vocalist.
His studio albums have become increasingly experimental. While they often feature full arrangements including horns, piano, bass, drums, and back-up singers, he has translated these arrangements on stage to just himself and his guitar without slowing the tempo or sacrificing components of the song. Like the folk-country and Delta blues singers that influence him, he uses his feet, the palm of his left hand, and his voice, to simulate drums and bass behind his vocals and guitar chords. Often Sexton will accentuate his songs by running his vocals through a guitar processor (similar to Peter Frampton), as well as a jazz trumpet-like singing style.
His studio albums have become increasingly experimental. While they often feature full arrangements including horns, piano, bass, drums, and back-up singers, he has translated these arrangements on stage to just himself and his guitar without slowing the tempo or sacrificing components of the song. Like the folk-country and Delta blues singers that influence him, he uses his feet, the palm of his left hand, and his voice, to simulate drums and bass behind his vocals and guitar chords. Often Sexton will accentuate his songs by running his vocals through a guitar processor (similar to Peter Frampton), as well as a jazz trumpet-like singing style.
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Seeds
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seancreed wrote:
amazing live! its a fact people...see Martin live!
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ggallin08 wrote:
amazing live. go see him if you get the chance.
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Cool_Naag wrote:
Nice ...
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My_Oxymoron wrote:
Listen to Gypsy Woman on Live Wide Open - It'll blow your mind.
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djmobius wrote:
See hm live...its amazing what one man can do with a guitar and his voice.
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Funerary_Doom wrote:
This guy is awesome live.
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priima wrote:
Yeah scrubs AWSOME
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butrom4ik wrote:
SCRUBS!!!
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Evills wrote:
Shiny, shiny love...
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Razinni wrote:
He did a version of 'Can't stop thinking that's on a complilation CD from a defunct club in MA called the iron horse. http://www.swaptree.com/WebFrmItemDetail.aspx?STID=326837
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Picea wrote:
"Can't Stop Thinking 'Bout You" - What a fucking awesome track.
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Eternum666 wrote:
I'm a metalhead to be honest, but I have found a liking to Martin's music and powerful voice. I especially like "The Beast In Me".
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Boomdeay wrote:
I'll never get sick of Live Wide Open. Never.
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Boomdeay wrote:
I usually like the live versions better than album - much more intense feeling. I've seen him live 3 times, at 3 completely different venues and he translated really well at all of them. Such a powerful voice.
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WBOS_929 wrote:
92.9 WBOS Live From The Archives Volume V has arrived at a Starbucks near you! The Fifth Anniversary album features tracks from KT Tunstall, Ryan Adams, Brandi Carlile, and more! Look for the CD in your neighborhood Starbucks location today! By purchasing this CD, you are helping to benefit Camp Harbor View, a summer day camp that serves 600 inner-city Boston youth ages 11-14 annually!
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Wondernut wrote:
the american. (the album, not song)
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chenque65 wrote:
Are there any Dutch Sexton fans around? Let's bring the man to Holland :) http://chenque65.blogspot.com/
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cristobal87 wrote:
listen to him live... he is one powerful man.
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chancer wrote:
I just got Seeds for myself and then immediately bought another copy for my brother's birthday. He likes Aaron Neville and I'm sure he'll appreciate Martin.
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Shinnbone13 wrote:
all his stuff is fantastic really, the live versions are often better than album versions I think too
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