it works. When you hear Johnny
personal – chords he discovered,
songs, it soon becomes apparent
experienced. Nothing that has been
talk about the inspiration of these that this is precisely what he’s
doing, and the sonic landscapes he is creating – the imagery and
pictures are really vivid and his
ability to recreate these images and
sensations, using just music and
words, really is extraordinary. That’s why to me, Playland is up there with
the very best of his work and is a compulsive listen.
It seems that a lot of the best parts of Johnny’s music is very
people
he
met,
situations
taught, something that is about life experience and natural talent
combining to create powerful music or interesting lyrics. The ability to
encapsulate a feeling or an idea or an emotion seems really apparent in all Johnny’s work, and there is
a genuine feeling of energy and beauty in his music that makes it shine. Long may it continue.
By Jonny Hughes Photo by Pat Graham
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