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Electronically Yours

Vol. I: My Autobiography

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Electronically Yours

By: Martyn Ware
Narrated by: Martyn Ware
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This is a music autobiography to remember. This is the story of Martyn Ware.

The Human League and Heaven 17 were among some of the most pioneering bands of the 1980s, with Ware having played an integral role in each of their numerous successes. A young lad from the heart of post-war Sheffield, Ware formed The Human League a few years out of school in his early twenties. Described by David Bowie as 'the future of music', it wasn't long before the band become known for their innovative and infectiously catchy singles such as 'Being Boiled', touring with the likes of Siouxsie and the Banshees and Iggy Pop before Ware's departure. Heaven 17 followed suit, with their soon-to-be classic albums, Penthouse & Pavement and The Luxury Gap, featuring several colossal hits. Ground-breaking icons in new wave and synth pop, both groups remain some of the biggest-selling bands across the UK and worldwide.

In Electronically Yours, Martyn takes us through his incredible route to stardom; from his austere upbringing in various council houses and close teenage friendship with former-bandmate Phil Oakey, to the white-hot experimentation in the 'Synth Britannia' era and his production career, which allowed him to work with some of the world's greatest singers, including Tina Turner. But it's not just his life inside the industry which is compelling; a proud socialist, Martyn writes poignantly about politics—how it can be a soulful, personal, moral duty—and its role in his music creation and Britain today. With charming meditations on culture, humour, travel and sport, Martyn also shares his love of '60s films, explains why Venice is the most beautiful city in the world, and reveals how Sheffield Wednesday has forever been his first and eternal passion.

Electronically Yours sees Martyn talk candidly for the very first time about his extraordinary journey. Discover amusing anecdotes, raw confessions and moving reflections of a life well and truly lived at the height of the music industry.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Martyn Ware (P)2022 Hachette Audio UK
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Technically detailed and brilliantly narrated by Martyn himself, gripped from the very off as I was immersed into the world of the music industry and the legend and history made by him and his comrades .. cannot wait for Vol2 - thank you Martyn and co.

An absolute gem of music legend and history

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Very revealing and reflective life story of a guy I have been fascinated with for decades H17 one my favourite bands of all time Can’t wait to listen to Vol 2 get writing Martyn !

Interesting story from a great bloke

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At last, the definitive history of the original Human League and Heaven 17, read by the pioneer himself, Mr Martyn Ware.. It's an enjoyable listen with Martyn open, honest and frank as he is with his podcast guests. You get a feel for what inspires Martyn and his drive for creativity. References to the great Sheffield post punk scene and other anecdotes are also enjoyable. Give it a go and here's to volume 2!

The greatest synth story ever told

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Like Martyn's podcast, it's full of really interesting and inspiring stories. Tribute to Ian Craig Marsh was particularly moving. Looking forward to volume 2 🙂

Excellent Book!

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Like Martyn’s excellent podcast, this book is a warm and frank account of a fantastically diverse career. I didn’t realise that Martyn also produced Terence Trent Darby’s debut album which is s favourite of mine. What a career this man has had and it is delivered perfectly on audible in the same friendly manner as Martyn’s unmissable podcast of the same name. Roll on Volume 2.

A warm and genuine Autobiography

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