Regarded by many as an influential figure in the history of cassette culture and DIY recording, Martin Newell has been an integral part of the British music scene since the 1970s, and his music career spans over six decades. He’s been produced by XTC’s Andy Partridge, and written for the likes of Captain Sensible of The Damned. Though it would be wrong to call him an "unknown", he has never been directly in the limelight. This film brings to light the amazing career and life work of the artist, who, on top of being the most published contemporary British poet as well as an established gardener, continues to record and release music today.
XTC performance from Hamburg, Germany 1982.
Music
XTC performance from Hamburg, Germany 1982.
A documentary on the recording of the song "Towers of London" and a brief behind-the-scenes look at the making of the "Generals and Majors" video. Recorded at Richard Branson's mansion, August 1980.
Filmed for Dutch Television's Popkaravaan, a series of gigs organized and sponsored by the Dutch broadcasting company VARA. Songs: Real by Reel, Generals and Majors, Respectable Street, Love at First Sight, Helicopter and Making Plans for Nigel.
