Irving Martin


Irving Martin is an Executive Producer, Creative Director and Record Producer.

Irving Martin
GenresVarious
Occupation(s)Record producer

Background

In the 1970s he worked as a record producer, writer and film music supervisor. Several international Gold and Platinum and (RIAA Cert).First producer to successfully make exclusive albums for TV Promotion.Composed music for Return of the Saint.

In the 1980s he headed Scores Ltd,. the #1 Company in Europe for trailers, promos,programming, interstitial segment conceptualization/production and film music production. He launched Sky TV in Europe. He conceived and produced the A Year To Remember' series - selling over 3m copies. He won several awards for soundtracks, record production, and logo designs.

1990 - 1995 - Working Title Films, Head of Special Projects, a multi faceted role interfacing WT with all areas in the Polygram Group, promo production and directing related shoots.

1996 to 2005 - In partnership with The Sanctuary Group - CEO Key Film and Film and TV - the leading infomercial producer in Europe.

He earned top international awards in direct response TV as a Producer and Director. He was credited with creating over $3.25b in sales.

His work as a record producer won US triple platinum (RIAA Cert) on the re-issue of the Dove Awarded recording of The Messiah - John Alldis/LPO/LPO Choir (Sparrow)

Career

1960s

He produced the Cheryl St. Clair single, "My Heart's Not in It" bw "We Want Love", released on CBS 202041 in 1966.[1] In 1967, his productions included "Crystal Ball" bw "Didn't I" for Guy Darrell, "Come Back Baby Come Back" bw "Since My Baby Said Goodbye" for Romeo Z and "Leave It To Me" bw "Anyway That You Want Me" for Gary Bell.[2]

1970s

In October, 1973, the record "I've Been Hurt" which he produced for Guy Darrell was in the British chart.[3] He produced the four record set, The Messiah by The London Philharmonic Orchestra & Choir that was released on Birdwing BWR-2011 in late 1979. The album featured four soloists. The reviewer called the work awesome and made note of the Christian story being delivered in a new and vibrant way. The executive producer was Billy Ray Hearn.[4]

Present

Presently works as a consultant, mentor and as a freelance producer and director. Main Areas – D2C, B2C, B2B, Entertainment, TVCs, Infomercials/Spot Ads, Promotions, Podcasts, Edit Producer, Post Production Supervisor, Research/Casting, Conceptual Writer, Music Production. Particularly noted for creative leadership in a multi-business environment. A lateral thinker with the ability to create unexpected ideas, strategy, and creativity. Also with the tested knowledge to translate emotions into commercial ideas whilst having the management capability to evaluate, follow the process, challenge and make improvements.

Compositions
  • "Return of the Saint" (composer) - 1978[5]
  • "We Want Love" sung by Cheryl St. Clair - 1966[6]
  • "Death's Other Dominion" Space 1999 (co writer) - (1976)
  • "Black Sun" Space 1999 (co writer) - (1976)[7]
  • "Dance The Night Away" by Sheer Elegance - 1977[8]
  • "Earthy" by Monaco - 1978[9]

References
  1. Who Sampled - My Heart's Not in It by Cheryl St. Clair
  2. 1960s British Beat Music Producers & Labels - Discographies - CBS Records - U.K. and European Singles Discography (1965-1969)
  3. Billboard, October 20, 1973 - Page 60 Billboard Hits of the World, BRITAIN
  4. Cash Box, November 3, 1979 - Page 30 GOSPEL, REVIEWS
  5. IMDb Return of the Saint (TV Series 1978–1979)
  6. 45 Cat Cheryl St. Clair My Heart's Not In It
  7. Discogs Barry Gray– Espacio 1999 (Banda Sonora Original De La Serie De T.V.)
  8. Discogs Sheer Elegance– Dance The Night Away
  9. Discogs Monaco (2)– God Only Knows / Earthy


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