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Electronically Yours

Vol. I: My Autobiography

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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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This is a fascinating story, sometimes Martyn comes over as a bit self important but, nevertheless, he has achieved a lot and is a true pioneer of electronic music.
I was always disappointed that Heaven 17 didn’t receive the recognition and commercial success that other artists of the time did and this book explains the trials and tribulations of the time.
I had no idea of his achievements as a producer.
I was delighted when Temptation got a second hit in the early 90’s.
Now I have to wait for Volume 2 to complete the story!

Fascinating

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…Apart from this one error, it’s everything I was hoping for and more. Thank you for the brutal honesty and entertaining tales. Here’s hoping volume two won’t be too far off. If you enjoy his music or not this is an entertaining journey nonetheless through the music industry of the late twentieth century. HL, H17 & BEF fans will love it even more.

Band Aid was 1984…

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Interesting story but a little dry in places with statistics about the process of recording and production.
Martin can be a little big headed at times, overall I enjoyed it.

Interesting but dry!

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