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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Knowing the background to this album - that here was a very gifted musician who knew that he was dying (tragically young), and who wished to put together one final creation which would sum up his life, a statement of who he was, where he came from, and what he stood for and believed in - I found listening to it a very moving experience. Lie easy, Martyn - you've succeeded magnificently.
27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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I found Grit in the folk section of HMV and after listing for the first time I wondered why anyone would casually term this album as folk. After the fifth listen I wondered how you classify this album. Celtic is the best I can come up with. But if you think Celtic music is the equivalent of the dolphin cry then you're in for a shock. Grit takes the traditional sounds of Scotland and adds a fire and passion that I have never heard in such a recording.
How best can I describe the sound of Grit? Take an early traditional recording, add the sonic landscape of bjork, turn up the volume and press play.
There are standout points all through this album. If I had to choose a track then it would have to be 'Ale House' for the simple reason that I can't help but grin and dance whenever it's on. In a nut shell this recording is nothing short of a landmark. Celtic music once lost its grit; Martyn Bennett went out and found it again.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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It was unfortunately only after Martyn's death that I was introduced to his music. The album Grit is an extremely impressive statement of both his roots, but also of defiance in the face of the illness which cast a shadow over the last years of his life. This fight was protracted and even drove him to destroy many of his instruments in frustration at his helplessness at it's onset at one stage.
The album is full of inventiveness which, even if you extracted the Scottish songs would find a place as contemporary music to discover and enjoy. The combination is a triumph of adventurous sounds and demonstrates a skill in managing the content which far surpasses similar offerings.
It varies smoothly between the soulful and introverted, through to the raucous 'Chanter' which would not be out of place in clubs around the UK. Stand out track for me is 'Why': so terribly apt as this is the question many will ask upon hearing how talented this young man was. Take a chance on this album, it'll be worth it.
The album is full of inventiveness which, even if you extracted the Scottish songs would find a place as contemporary music to discover and enjoy. The combination is a triumph of adventurous sounds and demonstrates a skill in managing the content which far surpasses similar offerings.
It varies smoothly between the soulful and introverted, through to the raucous 'Chanter' which would not be out of place in clubs around the UK. Stand out track for me is 'Why': so terribly apt as this is the question many will ask upon hearing how talented this young man was. Take a chance on this album, it'll be worth it.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Brazen and spirited...
"Grit" was my introduction proper to the music of Martyn Bennett, and this after learning of his tragic untimely death. Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2009 by Pseudonymous
Good Album!
The music is amazing it really is different from any other music I have listened to. I have lent the CD to friends and they like it to. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2009 by N. Macdonald
Shivers down the spine!
Professional folk musicians keep saying that the album is so interesting because of the mixture of styles the album is presenting with as well as the new territory Martyn has... Read more
Published on 31 July 2008 by bert van oldeniel
'Grit' apt title
Martin was one of these inventive people who takes traditional music by the scruff of the neck and enhances it with a modern slant. He can be described as the Scottish 'Moby'. Read more
Published on 24 April 2005 by Muso
Grit
After a few listening i got right into this album.Then let a few friends listen (who got hooked)Having heard Martyn Bennet before i was fasinated at how this guys mind works. Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2005
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