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Massimo Martella

website: ;www.massimomartella.com

Albums

Remain Seated

	hello hello hello   ...and the cold wind blows   a beautiful life mp3 the tale of mr abochurié   oh world mp3 sinners in the synagogue (live)	It's nice to have a chance to listen to something fresh with a crossover appeal. If we have to have a description it's folk/rock, Americana even. It is the acoustic guitar and cello that lead into the opener 'hello hello hello' with a foot tapping upbeat pace and influx of harmonica. The ballads and up-tempo songs have solid vocal harmonies never get over-complicated and it leads me back to that word fresh. McCullough Crane 'The Fly' I've got a lot of time for Massimo, easily one of the best acts around at the mo - and believe me, I've seen a few! Singer/songwriter Massimo Martella, a familiar face on the Sheffield scene, (since moved to London) has one of the most instantly recognisable vocals around. He has surrounded himself with a group of incredible musicians to complete the Remain Seated E.P. Subject matter ranges from getting caught poaching, to paedophilic school teachers (start saving for that lawsuit)! To pin him with a label is difficult - but schizophrenic isn't far off the mark. Sometimes funny, sometimes moving, sometimes controversial - but always inspirational, my advice would be to check him out while you can. With a 'Bullet' Showcase (Camden) and Barfly gig (Chalk farm) in June, it looks like Massimo Martella is about to take off!! Carl Reid 'The Classic Rock Society'
Samples are low quality mono mp3's for easy streaming on slow connections. The CD is hi-fi stereo.

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Visitors Comments

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Stoney - Apr 08

ACOUSTIC EVENING OF ECLECTIC M 16/05/2007 Calling All Bands, Duos, Solo Artists!! We are looking to fill an acoustic evening with a variety of different up and coming acts. SUNDAY 3RD JUNE & MONDAY 4TH JUNE, 8PM A great chance to come and perform live in front of an eager 'listening' audience. All slots are 20-25 mins. We are an established entertainments venue with a great name and a great in-house pa! Sound engineer will provided on the night. If you would like to book a slot email vivamel@gmail.com or call 0208 340 5588 We can also record your live performance on dvd for only £10! www.viva-viva.co.uk
vivashana - May 07

Thanks for your star turn at Olivers on St.Patricks - You were fantastic as ever. (Spideys handle did go back on the window)
Loren - Mar 06

hello Max!!!    Congratulation for your site and your cd!!! that's all right, arap' lu' srite, that's all right very well, abbuffamc' e' nutell'!!!    Vieni presto a trovarci in Italia    saluti    Michele&Valentina    
michele&valentina - Mar 06

Hi Massimo,    Heard your private gig in the stairwell of a Clapham flat, brilliant!    Hope the eye is healing nicely.....    Ciao.    
Tea Room Girls - Nov 05

Mass!!! How yoo doin'? I will be down there in November and will defo pay you a visitation. Speak to you soon . Tracey X
Tracey - Sep 05

Apologies for not getting back sooner about the demo, but I’ve been finishing an album and it’s taken longer than expected.  Your song did have a good edge and was very controversial and it depends totally on how you want to be perceived by the audience.  Songs of this nature(political issues etc) can sometimes leave an indelible mark on the writer/performer.  Perhaps it might be an idea to write several other songs in a similar vein but using different themes so that the issues can be ‘spread out’ more. I hope this is of some help. I’m sorry that ‘The Plaines’ are not together anymore. I thought they were a really good unit.  Nevertheless, all the best with the new material.        
Ray Davies - Aug 05

Ciao Massimo, provero' venire a vederti di nuovo dal vivo, sei un personaggio!            
Alberto Bon - Jul 05

Hi, Massimo!  I've tried to phone you but I guess you've changed your mobile number.  Could you email it to me? I'd like to get in touch.    Jonathan (cello / keys / ocarina . . .)
Jonathan - Jun 05

following your rise and rise from up here in your home town. You know who I am, just remember me when you get your first yacht
Tracey - Jun 05

Massimo played a great floor spot at my open mic night. He makes a cheery, bright change from the norm of singer/songwriters. He's an accomlipshed songwriter and a superb performer. Its defiantely worth checking out his CD or catching him at a gig.
Jason Phillips - Jun 05

Hello Massimo,thanks for the quick response, we will have someone check out your gig. I will be in contact to discuss further about playing the Bush Hall show. Take care.    Tall Poppy Records    
Ryan - May 05

Hello massimo,enjoyed meeting you and hearing your music on friday night at the Playroom. I meant to give you our Email address before i left. If you know of any good places to play let me know and hopefully we'll see you around.                                    
Jon - May 05

What do you mean by sinners in the synogogue? I've never heard your music but with lyrics like that you sound like you're protesting something. I think you come across as too controversial. Something tells me you think you can get by on your looks. Not in this country, Kung Fu.
LyneTTe - May 05

Hi Massimo,thanks for the email, and sorry for the delay in getting back to you.    Just let me take this opportunity to say how much I liked your EP. I would like to use both songs for 'Angel Wing' if that's okay. Speak soon.                
Aidan - May 05

Hey Massimo i think your music is wicked and i also think you are too cos you were nice to me when i was sick all over your floor, my fav song is oh world and i'm probably your no.1 fan!!!!
Emily Katsuno - May 05

Also my Open Mics are going once a month. It'll be the 2nd thursday of every month from June. Would Love to book you in for June the 9th if you are free. The girls really like you there. Take care, I'll try and catch one of your gigs soon.    Blush bar    jobaileymusic.co.uk      
jo - May 05

Hi Massimo,met you at the Bullet a few months back.  you had a song called Joleen    (or was it Noleen).  Anyway a new open mic is kicking off in Ealing  -    Finnegans Wake, 5 mins from Ealing Broadway tube, on the road to South    Ealing.  Big stage, great venue.  Come down to play etc... ...will be    a regular weekly event.  WE are also going to have band nights on    Friday and Saturdays there - Ealings's only music Venue
Mark Cochrane - May 05

no prob, you are daring!!    i will bookyou for a paid gig and not put you on late.    .by the end of the week i'll post you the...    by the way, and honestly;    your music is GREAT.    Bullet, Camden
Tony Gohagan - May 05

You're on the bill, Massimo.        Look forward to hearing more of your stuff live - the songs on the CD sound great.        See you then,        Will        www.electroacousticclub.com        www.runningjumprecords.co.uk            
Will - May 05

Massimo rocks.
Josef - Apr 05

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