Absolute master. Whenever I feel my compositions are too extra I put on Talk Talk to be schooled in making space.
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Amazing artist.last 3 albums are masterpieces.one of the greats
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A big loss. His solo album is one of my alltime favorites. Whats left now is silenceā¦
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I saw there very first ever live performance. I also helped promote their first album working in the record industry. Mark wad a one off. They started out mainstream and went their own way. A genius songwriter. Cant believe it!
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Iām ashamed to admit Iāve never listened to it. Will remedy that later.
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Undoubtedly one of the most amazing, intense pieces of music ever conceived ā¦ how this album was made and everything about his story only adds to the wonder of it, itās a privilege to listen to this, but you have to listen to it to get the journey and the dynamics and the rawness, itās sublime and peerless - the whole album is a masterpiece, but this side is the one to try
Iām a huge fan of Milesā Sketches of Spain, apparently Hollis was too and Iām well into post-rock which this is now recognised as being the forebear of - but this is one of a kind, an intense year in the studio improvising, often in darkness, itās so (and usually too) intense
you have to respect what he stood for, what an example, to prioritise family over this talent, not that many know much about him
what a voice 
donāt listen on a phone or skip through if youāre new to this - pay it respect, it will grip and drain you, this is the real stuff
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Amen. It doesnāt make any bit of sense that way.
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Listened to Spirit of Eden this morning. Huge loss
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The Story Behind Spirit of Eden is great. Thanks for the link
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For those who will listen to Hollis one and only solo-album, itās even more important than with āSpirit of Edenā to care how you listen. Take your time, sit and focus for it on your best listening place. And enjoy. The best way to honour this loss.
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Listening right now this solo album in my living room on speakers and its shockingly brilliant ā¦ so full of peace and tender, sonically also amazing crazy arrangements of woodwinds and brass, great opening piano track ā¦ bass and drums woow
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The chapters in Phil Brownās book, āAre we still rollingā on his work with Talk Talk are a wonderful read. [the whole book is in fact].
Truly awe-inspiring music. I always held out hope that weād here more someday.
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Spirit of Edenā¦
What an album
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Never heard this beforeā¦ Wow! What a beautiful piece of work.
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Sad loss, āSpirit of edenā is one of my fave albums, actually finally bought it on vinyl only a couple of weeks ago. Iāve never actually listened to his solo myself, will have to check it out.
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Now I have to drag out my .O.Rang albums.
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One of the main inspirations for the past 15 years of my music. A true genius of sparseness and restraint.
Iām actually tempted to put a call out for submissions to a Mark Hollis tribute compilation; not covers, but tracks inspired by his work. Anyone interested? I have a few unfinished tracks already floating around (one actually called āHollisā) that I could work into something.
Those albums are very much essential listening, even though Hollis wasnāt involved. Fields and Waves is particularly close to my heart, especially the tracks Jalap and Seizure. I really wish theyād released/recorded a third album.
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Yes, I should have probably been more clear that Hollisā death has me going back to not just Talk Talk, but other offshoots.
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This is why I absolutely love this forum. I hadnāt ever listened to Spirit of Eden before today, and itās a masterpiece. Every note, voice, drum sits right where it should, and itās beautiful.
Sure, the forum has taught me loads about my Elektron boxes (and other wonderful gear), but I appreciate that we, as a community, can come together here and spread love for something so incredible.
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