John Martyn's remarkable talents claim a special place in British music. His work has always defied simple categorisation: for two decades John Martyn has been open to experiment, to the constant regeneration of his music.

Because of the increased interest in the ensemble, and therefore, naturality, in the gramophone records of its performances. Because of its creative problems. Style and mastery. Rich emotionality. We find it necessary to make a fresh production of records of collective songs such as is the present one. Along with records of new pieces. The record comprises the liveliest songs possible from the entire chorus repertory and partly that of the chamber groups and the orchestra. So that it can, to a certain degree, give the entire musical appearance of the ensemble. Forward - John Martyn.