Martin’s Project List includes soundtracks for slide-shows, videos, radio and TV pilots. He has produced (and reviewed) a range of music and spoken-word events.
All enquiries: martin@martinslidel.com
Martin previously worked as Classical Specialist for Virgin (UK) and Transmission Librarian for MTV (Europe). During the 2010s, he edited a poetry magazine, Playerist, and wrote for What’s On London website.
2023: Soundtrack
Slide-show of photos by Piroska Markus*
London Fragments, artFix, Greenwich
2021: Soundtrack
Educational videos (Prod. All Kids ABC)
“Martin composed an excellent and well thought-out soundtrack… He readily embraced feedback and was a pleasure to work with.” (Danielle Crofts)
2019: Soundtrack
On Supply, Radio pilot (Prod. Lenman)
“Mr Slidel arrived with a clear notion of concept which eased the project to a beyond-expectation outcome.” (Stephen Lenman)
2018: Soundtrack
Filthy Rich Dirty Poor, TV pilot (Xon Productions)
2017: Events
Music/spoken word events*
The Candid Arts Trust, London
“Organised by the extremely droll Martin Slidel... an excellent experience.” (The Spirits)
2011–2016: Events
Music/spoken word events*
The Poetry Society, London
“Not to be missed the Playerist Performance Collective makes a sparkling return to The Poetry Society…” (Write Out Loud)
2013–2015: Events
Reviews and interviews for an entertainment website (closed 2016)
Soundbites: pinterest.co.uk/wolondon
2011-2013: Events
Music and spoken word performances (Prod. Tiger Jazz)
Seven Dials Club, London
“Our first half special guest, poet and publisher Martin Slidel.” (Tiger Jazz)
2010: Events
Gamelan improvisation with Yassin Zelestine (Prod. Zelestine)
The Limelight Club, London
2008: Workshops
- Performance Workshops
With Yassin Zelestine (Prod. Zelestine)
The Jubilee Library, Brighton
“Martin was well researched, enthusiastic, enabling learners to create and develop skills.” (Yassin Zelestine)
2007: Image from educational workshop*
2005: Soundtrack
Audio-visual installation*
Docklands Artists Open Studios event of three days duration
Trinity Buoy Wharf, London
“A view into the world belonging to the true soul of an artist… His work pulls free from the etched path of tradition and elevates itself to a freedom known by few.” (Emily Madill)
2000: Demo Tape
“He craves a kind of etherealness…” (Holly Hernandez, Demo Hell, Melody Maker)
“your tape showed some promise…” (Skint Records)
1997: Soundtrack
Slide installation of photos and kinetics*
The Dance Studio, Brighton
“Very powerful.” (Piroska Markus)
1996: Soundtrack
- Lure
Slide-show of photos and kinetics*
International Festival Of Live Art, The Sallis Benney Theatre, Brighton
“An innovative evening of music and theatre.” (Billy Cowie)
* Produced by Martin