Beyond Forver
A farewell from Slammin Vinyl.
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My time has come, I hoped this moment would never be, but it has.
I may not be one of the 'greats' of tracking but I have picked up along
the way a whole stack of friends. These friends have encouraged my music,
encouraged me.
I am have special messages for the people who have helped me on my
travels as a musician.
These special people are :-
Marty Pickering : My first real contact with the tracking scene, helped
to get my music distributed, I would probably still be in the wilderness
without Marty's sound advice on a place where I could release my music &
let the world enjoy it. Marty has always been an inspirational friend,
one of the best people in the world. I wish him and his family all the
best that life has to offer. He opened my eyes to the tracking scene.
Roncli : My second ever contact through the TraxInSpace music archive,
Ron was responsible for file uploads the time I met him. I released a
song called 'Please download me' and Ron sent me a reply in accordance to
this song. Unfortunately, or fortunately, I accidently deleted the file
in question and it never got the honour of being released. Ron has always
provided the most genuine and sound advice where my music has been
concerned. Never been afraid to tell me if he doesn't like something, or
that I need my ears tuning. Ron got me on board at TiS as an Admin too.
Also part of my music group, Outpost, Ron has always been there for me,
hitting the right notes for me when I needed to hear them the most. Its
a shame we never got to co-op in a song....Good luck Ron.
Melvyl : Perhaps the most inspirational scene figure and friend of all.
Melvyl never has bad word to say about anyone or anything. Melvyl has
helped me to find peace with myself, and to believe in myself. When times
for myself have been hard, no matter what problems Melvyl had, he was
always there to lend a hand, a very selfless guy. Melvyl asked me to join
HeLLVeN, which was my biggest honour, it put me along side people such as
himself, and other selfless beings. Never one to judge people, Melvyl is
one of the worlds greatest assets. One thing I'll miss most, is being
spanked with one of Melvyl's Alien Banana's. I hope that you kick some
ass for Outpost! All the best my good friend.
LittleElk : Always has the right things to say in a bad moment. A very
good friend who I had the pleasure of working with. Supported me very
well when I made my retirement announcement. A very big inspiration.
Take care good buddy.
Zola : Alot like Roncli in her advice, never held anything back, if I'd
done something bad in a song, she'd tell me, and advise me in the best
way how to correct it. Zola once asked me to help her with her Word I
wish to hear remix, a great honour, and one I hope I helped alot with.
Her ears have always been open for me and my music. Best of luck to you
and your family.
Lisa Lindstrom & Anders Akerheden : My first contact with Lisa came when
I was busy complaining about her choosing Lluvia as artist of the month
at TraxInSpace, a mistake on my behalf, and one that Lisa quickly
corrected me on. Since that moment, I've build an invaluable friendship
with both her and her partner, Anders. Again, they've helped me alot with
my music. When I've had problems, I've never been scared to ask these two
very special people for advice. From the times of Tetrinet, when Anders
use to whip me good and proper, to the times when the pair would listen
to me and my problems and give me good sound advice. The two of them have
really touched my heart. I hope they both lead a full and meaningful life
- together.
Seko : I made my first co-op with him, always been an inspirational ally,
and good friend. My co-founder for Outpost music. His music has always
driven me wild. Always has a nice word to say, and always the most
pleasant of people. Good luck to you my friend.
Sonic Range : Member of Outpost too, really moved me with his Think about
it song. He has always been there for me too. Recently signed music deals
but never has once gotten big headed about it, stayed fully on the level.
I hope you go really far friend.
Sunny : At times we've not seen eye to eye, because of my own doing when
I got carried away with the band wagon on a certain song that received 22
public reviews of 10/10, but always been a friend. Take care of yourself.
Mysterium : Founder of TraxInSpace and a very good friend. Given me some
very sound advice over the past year and half. Has a fantastic listening
ear, and is never shy to try and help out. Have a good life.
Ronto : Another of those friends that have never turned me away, and
given me some very nice reviews too!. Take care of yourself.
Dr Q-cumber : Outpost member, and good friend. Always guessed my songs
in the one hour compos. We always played that game at the OHC's, and he
only failed once, and that was because I tracked a song in Fast Tracker 2
instead of Impulse Tracker 2. Look after yourself.
Larph : We met when I was the file admin at TraxInSpace, we had a problem
with a song if his, and I had to get a replacement file from him. Became
an Outpost member, and released some stunning songs. Great guy, good luck
to you.
Warder : Has given me sound advice where my music is concerned, told me
not to try and be anyone else, but myself in my music. Was completely
spot on. All the best friend.
TraxInSpace Admin Team : WHAT A FABULOUS BUNCH OF PEOPLE YOU ARE! I'm so
glad I got the opportunity to work with you all.
The other people that have had an impact on my life and music are :
Soul Redemption, Zepsi, Zaril, Reduz, Zionic, Distortion, TiLT, G-Funk,
Andreas Viklund, Infey, Darkium, Darkside, Uctumi, Chimera, Colinr,
MikeCB, Solo, Johnny Guitar, Xerxes, Heatseeker, Opoggo, Scout, Khalal,
PsySal, everyone at #Hellven and #Outpost.
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Thankyou to everyone that has supported me and my music. The last one and
a half years I have spent in the scene will always be in my heart. May my
memory and music be a part of yours, forever and beyond.
Thanks for listening.
May the force be with you all.
(C)2000 Outpost & SlamminVinyl.
Martin.
