Martyn Ware
Founding member of The Human League and Heaven 17, and a pioneer of synth-based pop music known for his work shaping British electronic music and production.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 1h 35min
A history of the synthesiser in pop music with Martyn Ware
Martyn Ware, founding member of The Human League and Heaven 17 and a pioneer of synth-based pop, shares stories from Sheffield to studio. He recalls Kraftwerk and Eno influences, the shift from live shows to video, early synth tech and studio tricks, and how environment and politics shaped music. Short, vivid anecdotes trace the birth of synth pop and its wider cultural impact.
Mar 28, 2025 • 1h 26min
midierror Meets - Martyn Ware - Heaven 17 & Human League Founder - Series 2 Episode 04
Martyn Ware, founder of Heaven 17 and The Human League, shares his vast experiences in music and technology. He discusses his journey into teaching sound and creativity, emphasizing mentorship's importance. Martyn explores the nostalgia of vintage instruments, his affordable music gear passions, and frustrations with the lack of innovation in virtual synthesizers. He highlights the transformative power of art in challenging environments and the evolution of immersive sound experiences through his company, Illustrious. A rich conversation about creativity, legacy, and the future of music!
Jun 8, 2023 • 50min
Synth-Pop (Part 2) with guests Martyn Ware (Human League and Heaven 17) & Richard Evans
Martyn Ware and Richard Evans delve into the competitive nature of synth-pop bands, influences from artists like Peter Gabriel, OMD's impact on mainstream electronic music, and the significance of British music events on artists in the 80s. They discuss the craft of songwriting in the synth-pop genre and the launch of Richard Evans' book 'Listening to the Music the Machines Make, Inventing Electric Pop, 1978 to 1983'.
