TERENCE MARTIN: Sleeper

Terence Martin

Sleeper

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Contemporary originals with elements of folk, roots, blues, country & bluegrass by musical poet Terence Martin.

tracks

1 The Way It Didn't Go
2 Sleeper On a Westbound Train
3 All the Bricks in Baltimore
4 23rd Street Runs Into Heaven
5 Steel Rail Nightingale
6 A Story That Could Be True
7 A Sky the Wrong Color
8 Another Name For Gone
9 Wooden Nickels
10 Interstate
11 Bethlehem
12 Evening Sky

notes

"The way it didn't go" from Sleeper won 2nd Place in the Just Plain Folks Music Awards - Best Song in the male singer/songwriter category!!
10,000 cds & 140,000 songs from 85 countries were submitted to JP Folks for consideration.
www.jpfolks.com to learn more about JPFolks & the awards.

Terence was selected for the 2004 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Preview Tour, being one of the top voted artists in the 2003 Emerging Songwriter Showcase last year. Terence performed on the Most Wanted Stage this year at Falcon Ridge, 7/23 - 7/25.

For concert updates visit the website:www.martinsongs.com

"Terence Martin's credentials as a symphony bassist, touring rock musician, and poet converge persuasively in this collection of original folk-based material. Accompanied by acoustic fingerpicking, harmonica, mandolin, bass, and accordion, Martin's voice and delivery bear comparison to Greg Brown, Gordon Lightfoot, and Richie Havens. Martin's emotive lyrics stand out as studies in the use of telling detail, twists on familiar phrases, and crystalline imagery to evoke experiences along life's thorny path. "The Way It Didn't Go," recounting the moving particulars of a love affair that never happened ("I saw a child / Who might have had our name / He passed me in a crowd / Just the other day"), and "Sky the Wrong Color," simultaneously describing one morning and the entire life of a devoted couple, epitomize the way Martin effectively matches language with musical phrase on this thoughtfully crafted CD.
- Gary Joyner- Acoustic Guitar Magazine, September 2003

"Terence Martin is the real deal: one of those rare singer songwriters who allows you right in to feel what he is singing."
- Pete Fornatale, Mixed Bag, WFUV -

"Sleeper by Terence Martin brims with honest, perceptive, stylish lyrics. Just the first song, ``The Way It Didn't Go,'' proves its mature vision. Many composers have tried to write about lost romantic opportunities. Martin manages the rare trick of evoking regret without getting stuck in self-pity or reproach. The road not taken still seems to hold beauty."
- Daniel Gewertz, Boston Herald -

"Terence Martin has a magnificent ability to express emotions and feelings poetically and then deliver them carefully wrapped musically."
- Sing Out Magazine, Spring 2003 -

"Terence writes and sings like the mad mix of Elvis Costello and Lyle Lovett. Catch him now before he gets too big and too expensive to see up close."
- Vance Gilbert, songwriter -

"Terence Martin's third solo effort confirms what we already knew - lyrically, the man possesses the soul and spirit of a poet. On Sleeper he marries twelve narratives to finely constructed, acoustic driven melodies and then delivers each of them in a pleasingly warm and husky voice."
- Arthur Wood, Founding Editor, Folkwax -

" A published poet, Martin displays a remarkable talent to view a situation through a unique prism and then turn a phrase and paint a picture that other songwriters can only wish for and dream about. For those who are elated by the magic conjured up by wizards with words, Terence Martin and this CD are for you".
- Kevin McCarthy, Folk Music Reviews, January 2003 -

"Terence Martin is more than a craftsman. His voice, and the lyrics and rhythms of his songs echo in your head long after."
- Marilyn Rea Beyer, Music director, WUMB -

"The best singer/songwriter you've never heard!"
- Jim Motavali, WPKN radio & the Fairfield Weekly -

Biography
Singer/songwriter Terence Martin was born in London, raised in Los Angeles and is a recent transplant to Larchmont, New York. His musical background includes work as a double bassist in the Burbank Symphony for two years and in several touring rock bands. Also a published poet, his poetry is included in the anthology, "Four Valley Poets."

Terence's newest CD Sleeper, his third release, brings his musical poetry and performance to a new level. The 12 finely crafted originals flow with hauntingly poetic images and elements of folk, roots, blues, country & bluegrass. Sleeper was produced by Terence and Dennis Hrbek and features performances by Jim Allen on guitar, mandolin & accordion, Dan Bonis on dobro, lap steel & 12 string slide, Cadence Carroll on djembe & percussion, Brian Nesgoda on drums, Charlie Karp on electric guitar (Buddy Miles) and Gordon Roehrer on bass.

Prior releases by Terence include Division Street and Waterproof, both of which have received excellent reviews and national radio airplay. "Familiar Mysteries", a song from Waterproof, was selected as the title track on the second CD from the Garland Appeal, the charity for breast cancer research started in memory of Linda McCartney and sanctioned by Paul.

Since his arrival in New York, Terence has shared the stage with such performers as Richard Shindell, Lucy Kaplansky, Dar Williams, Richie Havens and Christine Lavin, at such venues as The Bottom Line, Emelin Theatre, Iron Horse Music Hall and The Towne Crier. In 1999, Terence was a featured performer in the New Artist Showcase at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, and in April 2001 was a New Folk winner at the New Jersey Folk Festival. He was also a finalist in Tom Rush's Club 47 Songwriting/Performance Competition.

"There are some songwriters that reach a place where lines are penned that transcend the ordinary. Terence Martin is one of those."
- Richard Cuccaro, Acoustic Live in New York -

"Terence Martin, like Richard Shindell, is a vivid wordsmith whose darkly fluid songs seep into your head and heart."
- John Platt, WFUV -

"Terence Martin is a deep and thoughtful writer, composes finely crafted songs, has a beautiful voice, plays a mean guitar... and it doesn't hurt that he looks like Harrison Ford!"
- Christine Lavin, Songwriter -

"In the crowded field of singer/songwriters, Terence Martin stands out with fresh, intelligent lyrics, creating powerful images one won't soon forget."
- Tom Bohan, WRUR Rochester, NY -

"Just when those of us who listen to a lot of high quality music feel that we're up on all the good ones, Terence Martin reminds us that there is still another story, and another way to tell it."
- Meg Griffin, Sirius Radio -

"It comes as no surprise that songwriter Terence Martin is also a poet. Martin's songs are poetic in structure, sketching out pointed observations of the world around him"
-Dirty Linen -

reviews

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  • This CD is a real gem
    author: Donna B.

    I first heard Terrence Martin when he perfomed at Folk Stage in Chicago. I bought 2 of his CD's that night and just purchased "Sleeper," which is a terrific CD to sit and really listen to. Highly recommended!

  • Great Album...a must have for any fan of folk/acoustic!
    author: Scott

    I first heard Terence Martin on the web radio, Folk Alley.com. I had to have more. I have purchased all three CD's and I don't regret it one bit...A must have in any folk lovers collection.

  • A wonderful album
    author: David Choate

    Terence Martin's "Sleeper" is a wonderful album. I bought it after hearing "All the Bricks in Baltimore," and found that I liked every other song on the album as well, if not better. The songs are thoughtful and engaging, with beautiful melodies. This is a must-have album for a road trip, and it's a terrific addition to anyone's library.

  • .... anything but a "Sleeper"
    author: Chuck Gasmann

    I first heard Terence Martin on Sirius Radio's Folktown. I knew right away I had to hear more. All The Bricks In Baltimore just blows me away. This guy can write 'em and sing 'em. He's great!

  • evocative, lyrical, poignant and resonant
    author: cathay

    I first heard Terrence Martin on Sirius Folktown channel, and was mesmerized by The Way It Didn't Go. For the first time in a long time I had found a new (to me) artist who expressed himself in a thoughtful, intelligent manner. His style is reminiscent of Lightfoot, but also wholly original. I encourage folk music fans to check this out.

  • Satisfying on every level
    author: Rod

    For someone who grew up with the likes of Leonard Cohen and Gordon Lightfoot this album brings it home. Clear, moving and beautifully written. The songs connect on a very basic level. I like that.

  • Sleeper is a keeper
    author: Bob & Deb Davis

    Our first Terrence Martin CD won't be our last. Consistant,lyrically poetic ,our modern day Bob Dylan that can actually sing.If you love this CD try Rod Picott's Stray Dogs.

  • A singer songwriter in the Richard Shindell, John Gorka league.
    author: Bill Egan

    Sleeper' s title song and Interstate won't go away. Martin posses a mellow earty voice and a poet's way with a phrase. His work compares with Richard Shindell and John Gorka. That's good company.

  • A modern day Gordon Lightfoot
    author: Jim Peterson

    Sleeper is an excellent cd. Terence is truly a poet and musican. I never heard of him till I bought tickets to see Richie Havens and Terence was booked with him. I took a gamble and picked up one of his cd's . After I heard it I was hooked and bought his other recordings.

  • Love this CD.
    author: Carole

    Bought this CD for the only song I had heard on the radio, Sky the Wrong Color, but all the songs are great. This is someone I will watch out for and see if he'll ever come down to Gruene Hall and play.

  • You've just gotta get this!!!
    author: Tommy Jay

    I got this CD three months ago, and have to listen to Sleeper at least once a day (and I own a lot of CDs!). This artist is incredible. Everyone I play this CD for loves it, and wants to know how to find it. I had to get it online, because none of the downtown Chicago CD stores had heard of Terence Martin. I don't know which is better, the unique lyrics or the instrumentation, but together they make an incredible combination. This has to be the year's best (and it's only May)!!!

  • Stumbled over this treasure on (of all places) A.C. radio...so beautiful.
    author: hutchie

    Reminds me of John Gorka's work, but sweeter. A member of the over-fifty crowd thought I was playing an unfamiliar Gordon Lightfoot album. Hooks aren't tiresome, and the lyrics are clever but not contrived, with enough universality to avoid obscurity. One of the better albums I've enjoyed in the last three years.

  • Another outstanding album
    author: Ewen

    For god's sake will you lot start buying this guy's cd's. He has produced another classic singer/songwriter album. Poignant, beautiful and thoughtful lyrics. He writes from the soul. As good as anything you are liable to hear this year.

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