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Martha Tilston

Komedia

For those who don't know Martha Tilston by sight, there is no mistaking the celebrated sound of her voice as it rises above the din. Right from out of the din in fact, as she begins to sing from the audience. The sparse instrumentation is well arranged but ultimately plays second fiddle to Martha's voice, characterised by a unique, trembling vibrato, stressed until it stutters. The economy of her guitar work is enjoyable too, making a welcome change from self-indulgent support act Nathan Bell. The plainly narrated nostalgia of numbers like 'Songs That Make Sophie Fizz is a little sickly sweet, but her lyrics are otherwise charming and thoughtful. 'Does anybody else get me? Oh yes, everybody here tonight at least.

Komedia, 7 May, 8:30pm (11:00pm), £10.00 (£8.00), fpp 35

tw rating: 4/5

published: Aug-2008

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