for tenor recorder
performed by Sylvia Hinz

Her sad infamy sings

for two 'cellos and synthesizer (and metallic percussion)

premiered by Red Note Ensemble at Noisy Nights #27
Monday 3rd March 2014

Robert Irvine - 'cello
Duncan Strachan - 'cello
Simon Smith - synthesizer


Lacerated

Performed by John-Paul Gandy (May 2011)

These pieces are based on Haiku by the Japanese writer Basho, one of the great masters of the genre. They are not intended to ‘sound’ Japanese neither do they use Japanese musical ideas. They are rather a reaction to Basho's exquisite Zen Buddhism inspired words. While short they encompass in their brief moments a vast array of passion and emotions.

The Haiku themselves (in translations by Lucien Stryk) are included with each movement, these are not intended to be recited, however should the performer wish to do so in either English or Japanese (or another translation) the composer suggests each one be spoken before each movement. In any event it is suggested that some or all are included in the concert information.

Gaughan - Songs to the Moon - Haiku (breathless hysteria)

Five movements from Night's Black Bird, performed by Mary Reid (harp)at Deptford Town Hall on Tuesday 27th January 2015.

Benediction

Night's Black Bird

Desire

Lute Song

Octaves & Ghost Waltz

Performed by New Music Ensemble at Deptford Town Hall, London on Friday 23rd January 2015
Harvey Grant (Piano), Nicole Trotman (Flute) and Jaime G. Larios (Clarinet)

Lachrimae

Soliloquy

Fanfare

Echoes

for bass trombone, electric guitar and drumkit

Premiered by Red Note Ensemble at Noisy Nights #24  
29th May 2013
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh

John Kenny - bass trombone
Malcolm MacFarlane - electric guitar 
Phil Hague - drumkit
John Harris - conductor

White Roses, Dragons & Vikings

for trumpet, flute and 'cello

premiered by Red Note Ensemble at Noisy Nights #21
Monday 25th February 2013

Ruth Morley - Flute
Mark O'Keeffe - Trumpet
Robert Irvine - 'Cello
John Harris - Conductor

Fanfares for the Loch Ness Monster

Contemporary classical music for voice, instruments, ensembles and orchestra.

Martin's music has been described as dark, mysterious and passionate; it is both new and contemporary, disturbing and beautiful. His prize-winning poetry is nocturnal, violet and crimson, honest and profound.


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