Rock/Review Martyn Scott - Turn

Martyn Scott is a solo indie musician. His music takes inspiration from some of the great bands of the past. The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Oasis, The Smiths, The Stone Roses, and 90’s Britpop, to name a few. Martyn’s style is laced with effective guitar work, carefully crafted vocal harmonies, and thoughtful instrumentation, with “the song" always at the heart of it all.

However, ”Turn” by Martyn Scott is not only a catchy song, but rather a compelling time machine that whisks away its audience to a far back bygone world of another reality. This is impeccably crafted and flawlessly rendered track that reflects the sixties in the most genuine way you can imagine.

As soon as “Turn” starts playing, it opens up an untold story. A lot of care goes into the production, arrangement, and instrumentation in honoring the famous soundscapes of the sixties. Martyn Scott’s emotive vocals, lush melodies, vintage instrumentation makes up the song’s rich sonic palette which is felt nostalgic yet new.

“Turn” should be appreciated, for it succeeds at paying tribute whilst rising above homage. Martyn Scott injects the song with an original love for that era which epitomises what artists from the sixties stood for. This gives rise to a piece that does not copy but actually embodies the spirit, vitality as well as imagination that characterized music’s heyday.

Martyn Scott puts quality and care into his works, as evident from the production values in the “Turn”. In addition, the instrumentals, vocals, as well as the arrangement show amazing craftsmanship that are hardly found in present time. The length of the track gives one the feeling of going on a nostalgic expedition, with every second being another priceless piece of this era’s greatness.

Finally, “Turn” by Martyn Scott is an outstanding music composition that defies temporal barriers. It is no longer just a song, but a gateway that takes you to another world and lets you experience the music of the sixties with absolute precision. The commitment to portray what it was all about creates an evergreen music album paying tribute to the past, yet revelling our eardrums with a breath-taking listening experience.