He has recorded with and written for a variety of well-known musicians, as well as releasing four solo albums.
Music career
Beginnings and early bands
Briley began playing and writing music when he was ten years old.
At the age of seventeen, he and his band "Mandrake Paddle Steamer" (later shortened to Mandrake (British rock band)|Mandrake) signed their first record deal with Parlophone/EMI, and subsequently recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. However, the group's published output during their lifetime was limited to two singles, one of which was released only in Sweden.
Martin Briley - The Salt In My Tears (HD Remaster)
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published: 15 Nov 2021
The Salt In My Tears
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The Salt In My Tears · Martin Briley
The Mercury Years
℗ A Mercury Records Release; ℗ 1983 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 2006-12-01
Producer: Peter Coleman
Associated Performer, Recording Arranger: Martin Briley
Composer Lyricist: Martin Steven Briley
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published: 06 Feb 2020
Whatever Happened to Martin Briley?
He had a hit with "Salt in My Tears" but big time fame eluded him. What happened? Give me a couple of minutes and I will provide you with all of the details.
Watch "Salt in My Tears" here: https://youtu.be/sdi6R1ZpM2U?si=jQBSlT_uyswfV6dv
published: 20 Jul 2020
Martin Briley Salt In My Tears
published: 29 Sep 2011
Martin Briley: Dangerous Moments (1985) LD
Dangerous Moments (0:25), The Salt In My Tears (5:07), Put Your Hands On The Screen (8:36)
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LaserDisc MusicVideo
Chapter 1
Dangerous Moments
(M. Briley) Miserable Meloides Misc, Rare Blue Music ASCAP
Directed by Chris Gabrin, Produced by Lynne Miller
for Keller/Thornton
Chapter 2
The Salt in My Tears
(M. Briley) Rare Blue Music, Miserable Melodies ASCAP
Diredted by Chris Gabrin, Produced by Lynne Miller
for Limelight Film and Video Productions
Chapter 3
Put Your Hands on the Screen
(M. Briley) Rare Blue Music, Miserable Melodies ASCAP
Directed by Don Letts, Produced by Simon Fields for Limelight Film and Video Productions.
Running Time: 14 minutes
Management: Mike Lembo for Mike's Management
Produced by Len Epand, Claude Borenzweig
(c)1985 PolyGram Records, Inc.
CX La...
published: 20 Sep 2019
Salt In My Tears (Re-Recorded) (Remastered)
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Salt In My Tears (Re-Recorded) (Remastered) · Martin Briley
Salt In My Tears
℗ 2011 Purple Pyramid Records
Released on: 2011-06-22
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published: 08 Nov 2014
Martin Briley - Deliver (Body Rock) (1984)
published: 13 Dec 2017
dangerous moments martin briley
1985
published: 30 Oct 2010
Martin Briley at MapleWoodstock 2012
published: 23 Jul 2012
Martin Briley - Fear Of The Unknown
The artwork for "Fear of the Unknown" was painted by Norman Walker.
Briley himself had a lot of input on the artwork, having studied graphic design, and wanted the album to have a photo-realistic cover.
Fear Of The Unknown - 1981 (Mercury records)
Producer : Martin Briley - Allan Blazek
Track Listing :
01."Slipping Away"
02."The Man I Feel"
03."I Feel Like a Milkshake"
04."First to Know"
05."Heart of Life"
06."A Little Knowledge is a Dangerous Thing"
07."I Don't Feel Better"
08."More of the Same"
09."One Step Behind"
10."Fear of the Unknown
The Band :
Martin Briley - guitar, bass, vocals
Robert Brissette - bass, background vocals
Graham Preskett - piano, violin
Tommy Mandel - synthesizer
Eric Parker - drums
Eric Troyer - background vocals
Video : Franck-Luc Dancelme (La...
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
The Salt In My Tears · Martin Briley
The Mercury Years
℗ A Mercury Records Release; ℗ 1983 UMG Recordings, Inc.
...
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
The Salt In My Tears · Martin Briley
The Mercury Years
℗ A Mercury Records Release; ℗ 1983 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 2006-12-01
Producer: Peter Coleman
Associated Performer, Recording Arranger: Martin Briley
Composer Lyricist: Martin Steven Briley
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Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
The Salt In My Tears · Martin Briley
The Mercury Years
℗ A Mercury Records Release; ℗ 1983 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 2006-12-01
Producer: Peter Coleman
Associated Performer, Recording Arranger: Martin Briley
Composer Lyricist: Martin Steven Briley
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He had a hit with "Salt in My Tears" but big time fame eluded him. What happened? Give me a couple of minutes and I will provide you with all of the details.
...
He had a hit with "Salt in My Tears" but big time fame eluded him. What happened? Give me a couple of minutes and I will provide you with all of the details.
Watch "Salt in My Tears" here: https://youtu.be/sdi6R1ZpM2U?si=jQBSlT_uyswfV6dv
He had a hit with "Salt in My Tears" but big time fame eluded him. What happened? Give me a couple of minutes and I will provide you with all of the details.
Watch "Salt in My Tears" here: https://youtu.be/sdi6R1ZpM2U?si=jQBSlT_uyswfV6dv
Dangerous Moments (0:25), The Salt In My Tears (5:07), Put Your Hands On The Screen (8:36)
Pioneer Artists
LaserDisc MusicVideo
Chapter 1
Dangerous Moments
(M...
Dangerous Moments (0:25), The Salt In My Tears (5:07), Put Your Hands On The Screen (8:36)
Pioneer Artists
LaserDisc MusicVideo
Chapter 1
Dangerous Moments
(M. Briley) Miserable Meloides Misc, Rare Blue Music ASCAP
Directed by Chris Gabrin, Produced by Lynne Miller
for Keller/Thornton
Chapter 2
The Salt in My Tears
(M. Briley) Rare Blue Music, Miserable Melodies ASCAP
Diredted by Chris Gabrin, Produced by Lynne Miller
for Limelight Film and Video Productions
Chapter 3
Put Your Hands on the Screen
(M. Briley) Rare Blue Music, Miserable Melodies ASCAP
Directed by Don Letts, Produced by Simon Fields for Limelight Film and Video Productions.
Running Time: 14 minutes
Management: Mike Lembo for Mike's Management
Produced by Len Epand, Claude Borenzweig
(c)1985 PolyGram Records, Inc.
CX LaserVision
PA-85-M026
Dangerous Moments (0:25), The Salt In My Tears (5:07), Put Your Hands On The Screen (8:36)
Pioneer Artists
LaserDisc MusicVideo
Chapter 1
Dangerous Moments
(M. Briley) Miserable Meloides Misc, Rare Blue Music ASCAP
Directed by Chris Gabrin, Produced by Lynne Miller
for Keller/Thornton
Chapter 2
The Salt in My Tears
(M. Briley) Rare Blue Music, Miserable Melodies ASCAP
Diredted by Chris Gabrin, Produced by Lynne Miller
for Limelight Film and Video Productions
Chapter 3
Put Your Hands on the Screen
(M. Briley) Rare Blue Music, Miserable Melodies ASCAP
Directed by Don Letts, Produced by Simon Fields for Limelight Film and Video Productions.
Running Time: 14 minutes
Management: Mike Lembo for Mike's Management
Produced by Len Epand, Claude Borenzweig
(c)1985 PolyGram Records, Inc.
CX LaserVision
PA-85-M026
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Salt In My Tears (Re-Recorded) (Remastered) · Martin Briley
Salt In My Tears
℗ 2011 Purple Pyramid Records
Re...
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Salt In My Tears (Re-Recorded) (Remastered) · Martin Briley
Salt In My Tears
℗ 2011 Purple Pyramid Records
Released on: 2011-06-22
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Salt In My Tears (Re-Recorded) (Remastered) · Martin Briley
Salt In My Tears
℗ 2011 Purple Pyramid Records
Released on: 2011-06-22
Auto-generated by YouTube.
The artwork for "Fear of the Unknown" was painted by Norman Walker.
Briley himself had a lot of input on the artwork, having studied graphic design, and wanted ...
The artwork for "Fear of the Unknown" was painted by Norman Walker.
Briley himself had a lot of input on the artwork, having studied graphic design, and wanted the album to have a photo-realistic cover.
Fear Of The Unknown - 1981 (Mercury records)
Producer : Martin Briley - Allan Blazek
Track Listing :
01."Slipping Away"
02."The Man I Feel"
03."I Feel Like a Milkshake"
04."First to Know"
05."Heart of Life"
06."A Little Knowledge is a Dangerous Thing"
07."I Don't Feel Better"
08."More of the Same"
09."One Step Behind"
10."Fear of the Unknown
The Band :
Martin Briley - guitar, bass, vocals
Robert Brissette - bass, background vocals
Graham Preskett - piano, violin
Tommy Mandel - synthesizer
Eric Parker - drums
Eric Troyer - background vocals
Video : Franck-Luc Dancelme (Larfock "Le Magicien des Limbes") - 21 mai 2012
The artwork for "Fear of the Unknown" was painted by Norman Walker.
Briley himself had a lot of input on the artwork, having studied graphic design, and wanted the album to have a photo-realistic cover.
Fear Of The Unknown - 1981 (Mercury records)
Producer : Martin Briley - Allan Blazek
Track Listing :
01."Slipping Away"
02."The Man I Feel"
03."I Feel Like a Milkshake"
04."First to Know"
05."Heart of Life"
06."A Little Knowledge is a Dangerous Thing"
07."I Don't Feel Better"
08."More of the Same"
09."One Step Behind"
10."Fear of the Unknown
The Band :
Martin Briley - guitar, bass, vocals
Robert Brissette - bass, background vocals
Graham Preskett - piano, violin
Tommy Mandel - synthesizer
Eric Parker - drums
Eric Troyer - background vocals
Video : Franck-Luc Dancelme (Larfock "Le Magicien des Limbes") - 21 mai 2012
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
The Salt In My Tears · Martin Briley
The Mercury Years
℗ A Mercury Records Release; ℗ 1983 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 2006-12-01
Producer: Peter Coleman
Associated Performer, Recording Arranger: Martin Briley
Composer Lyricist: Martin Steven Briley
Auto-generated by YouTube.
He had a hit with "Salt in My Tears" but big time fame eluded him. What happened? Give me a couple of minutes and I will provide you with all of the details.
Watch "Salt in My Tears" here: https://youtu.be/sdi6R1ZpM2U?si=jQBSlT_uyswfV6dv
Dangerous Moments (0:25), The Salt In My Tears (5:07), Put Your Hands On The Screen (8:36)
Pioneer Artists
LaserDisc MusicVideo
Chapter 1
Dangerous Moments
(M. Briley) Miserable Meloides Misc, Rare Blue Music ASCAP
Directed by Chris Gabrin, Produced by Lynne Miller
for Keller/Thornton
Chapter 2
The Salt in My Tears
(M. Briley) Rare Blue Music, Miserable Melodies ASCAP
Diredted by Chris Gabrin, Produced by Lynne Miller
for Limelight Film and Video Productions
Chapter 3
Put Your Hands on the Screen
(M. Briley) Rare Blue Music, Miserable Melodies ASCAP
Directed by Don Letts, Produced by Simon Fields for Limelight Film and Video Productions.
Running Time: 14 minutes
Management: Mike Lembo for Mike's Management
Produced by Len Epand, Claude Borenzweig
(c)1985 PolyGram Records, Inc.
CX LaserVision
PA-85-M026
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Salt In My Tears (Re-Recorded) (Remastered) · Martin Briley
Salt In My Tears
℗ 2011 Purple Pyramid Records
Released on: 2011-06-22
Auto-generated by YouTube.
The artwork for "Fear of the Unknown" was painted by Norman Walker.
Briley himself had a lot of input on the artwork, having studied graphic design, and wanted the album to have a photo-realistic cover.
Fear Of The Unknown - 1981 (Mercury records)
Producer : Martin Briley - Allan Blazek
Track Listing :
01."Slipping Away"
02."The Man I Feel"
03."I Feel Like a Milkshake"
04."First to Know"
05."Heart of Life"
06."A Little Knowledge is a Dangerous Thing"
07."I Don't Feel Better"
08."More of the Same"
09."One Step Behind"
10."Fear of the Unknown
The Band :
Martin Briley - guitar, bass, vocals
Robert Brissette - bass, background vocals
Graham Preskett - piano, violin
Tommy Mandel - synthesizer
Eric Parker - drums
Eric Troyer - background vocals
Video : Franck-Luc Dancelme (Larfock "Le Magicien des Limbes") - 21 mai 2012
He has recorded with and written for a variety of well-known musicians, as well as releasing four solo albums.
Music career
Beginnings and early bands
Briley began playing and writing music when he was ten years old.
At the age of seventeen, he and his band "Mandrake Paddle Steamer" (later shortened to Mandrake (British rock band)|Mandrake) signed their first record deal with Parlophone/EMI, and subsequently recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. However, the group's published output during their lifetime was limited to two singles, one of which was released only in Sweden.
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