Man With No Name

Real Name:
Martin Freeland
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Initially starting out as a British techno producer, Martin Freeland became hugely influenced by the early nineties Goa trance scene and suitably moved on to producing hard, melodic psytrance. He scored a top 75 hit with 'Floor-Essence' before releasing the influential and highly sought-after 'Moment Of Truth' album, as well as remixing work for many artists, such as Virus, Perfecto Allstarz, BT and Dreadzone.
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Albums

Moment Of Truth

(8 versions)
Concept In Dance 1996

Earth Moving The Sun

(4 versions)
Perfecto, EastWest 1998

Interstate Highway

(CD, Album)
Dragonfly Records 2003

Singles & EPs

Various Featuring Queen Latifah & De La Soul & MC B Featuring Daisy D & Jungle Brothers & Chad Jackson & Princess Ivori & Pressure Drop & Man With No Name & Turntable Orchestra - Freedom To Party (Construction Mix) (7")

Big Wave (2) 1990

Way Out West

(3 versions)
Spiral Cut, Spiral Cut 1990

Carey Duncan & Man With No Name - Love And Affection (CD, Maxi)

Hot Records (5) 1990

Love And Affection

(12", W/Lbl)
Spiral Cut 1990

Geddit !!? / 120 Something

(2 versions)
Fokus Recordings 1991

From Within EP (1)

(7 versions)
Fabulous Music UK 1992

Musikjak

(2 versions)
Rave Age Records 1992

Paint A Picture

(3 versions)
Fabulous Music UK 1993

Teleport / Sly-Ed

(3 versions)
Dragonfly Records 1994

Man With No Name / Voodoo People - Digital Alchemy Sampler (12", W/Lbl, Promo)

Concept In Dance 1994

Floor-Essence

(4 versions)
Perfecto FC (Perfecto For Clubs), EastWest 1995

Man With No Name Featuring Hannah - Paint A Picture And Floor-Essence (4 versions)

Perfecto Fluoro 1995

Lunar Cycle

(3 versions)
Dragonfly Records 1995

Teleport / Sugar Rush

(3 versions)
Perfecto Fluoro, Perfecto 1996

The First Day (Horizon)

(3 versions)
Perfecto 1998

Vavoom!

(6 versions)
Perfecto, Perfecto 1998

Reincarnation (Tripster Remix) / Revenge

(12")
Atomic Records 2000

Teleport (Remixes)

(12")
Dragonfly Records 2000

Axis Flip / Lights Out

(12")
Dragonfly Records 2003

Remixes E.P. 1

(3xFile, MP3, EP, 320)
Perfecto Fluoro 2011

Compilations

Teleportation

(CD, Comp)
Dragonfly Records 2000

DJ Mixes

Dragonfly - Past + Present

(CD)
Freeze (Magazine) 2003
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Reviews & Discussion

Review by Josephschembri Jun 16, 2005 (edited over 6 years ago)
M.W.N.N. was one of the defining artists in the goa scene since its beginning. He started producing techno in 1990 but as trance came along he switched to this style. From his very first (trance) production he soon became popular for his melodic style of trance, with his immediately recognisable sound suiting both the hardcore psi heads and both the more laid back general trance listener. Tracks like Teleport, Sly-ed, Evolution & Lunar Cycle are prime examples of his unique sound, and his first full length album “Moment of Truth” in 1996 is still one of the most sought after trance albums. His second album “Earth Moving The Sun” is perhaps not as good as the previous, but i.m.o. is still that kind of sound you wish all melodic trance was like that.

He also did tons of remix work; perhaps the most famous being the remix of Moonraker originally from Disco Volante.

Unfortunately in the late 90’s he seemed to have gone a bit behind the scene. More recent productions like the 2000 remix of the single Teleport has been criticised for being a bit cheesy and sounding commercial. However M.W.N.N will always remain a legend for those old enough to remember him since the early days of goa.
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