The Marty Friend music web site
Marty Friend
Much has transpired since the release of the first album in 1983.... too much to burden you with here. Suffice it to say that life is full of wonder, surprises and heartaches. As Forest Gump aptly put it, some of it is destiny and some of it "Just happens". All of us can agree that some of it we bring on ourselves. Life can be as wonderful as it is difficult. Either way, it is our relationship with our Creator that determines whether we are dragged through it alone or walk through it with a divine partner. My hope for you is that are experiencing the latter. Hope you enjoy the tunes!
 


Comments Well Marty its been abou 30 years since I checked in on you last. Glad to see you are still kickin’ it for Jesus like you always were. I am a pastor and worship leader in Eastern PA, and it’s a challenge and a blast. A little smaler venue than yours, 25-30 people, but moving forward for the Kingdom of God. You’re not still painting vans for a living are you? Thanks for coming to Barb and I’s wedding with your very pregnant wife back in 1979. We are still very happily married and have 4 grown kids ages 26,23, 20, and 16. God bless man, Brian
 Brian J. Kern
 6/28/2009 at 0:13 AM
 Marty, I can’t begin to tell you how much inspiration your songs bring to me. In my line of work I help other people face tragedy and discontent and try to help them brave it through. It builds me up trmendously to listen to you sing of your love for the lord. Thank you
 Chellie Pickens
 3/16/2009 at 1:37 PM
 Marty, This is so awesome. I found you on facebook as a friend of my pastor,Malcolm Webber. Your music is awesome. Keep up the great work .As the Spirit inspires,continue to bless others. Colleen
 Colleen "Lerner" Jenkins
 3/16/2009 at 11:03 AM
 Marty, You have no idea how many times I played the cassette of this recording. I have had it repaird copied and whatever to keep it alive. Last year somehow I lost it. I have shared it with many who love the songs. Now I can start over downloading it and passing out CD’s. I spent many hours worshiping with some of these songs while at the same time , Amy Grants 1st Albulm. Yes Albulm remember that black vinyl disc? It was "Never Alone". I am still blesssed by hearing your words. Much like the way the written WORD means more when you know the Author.
Kim
 2/2/2009 at 9:37 PM
 Marty, it is excellent music. I am so happy that I can download the songs. Keep it up the good work you are doing. You are simply super!
 Raj
 1/13/2009 at 2:24 PM
 Marty, As I scroll and listen to the songs, I find out way to tell my wife how munch I still love her. Just to know what God has done for you, I know he has enough for me too. Keep playing and I will keep listening to them. God bless you and your family.
 Ernest Pickens
 9/24/2008 at 10:06 AM
 God Marty, I have to agree with Marianne..brings back old times. brought tears to my eyes. life is long. God is good.
 wendy freeland
 9/23/2008 at 8:04 PM
 Marty, Thanks for the great music, and thanks for recording my first project way back in 197?.
Frank Cassella
 7/1/2008 at 5:35 PM
 I also thought you were great this weekend,great brodway drama skit awsome job!!!!!
 Greg Rittenhouse
 5/18/2008 at 5:31 PM
 Marty, Great Job this weekend!!!
 Jeff Kamp
 2/26/2008 at 11:38 AM
 Aren’t you the guy who learned everything from Decker and the back of all the wheaties boxes? GREAT stuff... as always!! Lets jam sometime, huh?
 Watts
 2/12/2008 at 8:21 PM
 marty, you’re freakin awesome... let’s start a band :)
 Errric Carrrrrpenter
 2/4/2008 at 11:45 PM
 Marty, Thanks for keeping me in the loop. I’m listening and learning. Liking the lyrics to "Wisdom Crying".
 Michelle Bythrow
 1/29/2008 at 4:42 PM
 I just love to listen to My Father’s Love and I Look Across America. I fell in love with all the songs as a little girl and I still love them now even as a young adult. These songs have true meaning in them where as many songs have become repitious and lose the spiritual meaning behind them. Thank you for the encouragement when I need it.
Rikki Cecrle
 1/19/2008 at 11:09 PM
 Listening to some of the music from the "Early Years" brings back memories. Thanks for sharing.
 Merrianne Eckhart
 1/16/2008 at 5:41 PM
 OK, so this just proves once again that you are the talented one in the family!! Really, you know how I have always been your biggest fan-great to have a place where Ican get to your music, cause we both know I’ll get it much faster than asking you for it =) Love ya lots!!
 Lil seester Lori
 1/14/2008 at 5:06 PM
 I just keep learning more and more amazing things about you! I feel very privileged to be a part of your family. What a wonderful talent, please don’t hide it.
 Fran
 1/14/2008 at 2:17 PM
 Really, really nice Marty. It is high time you share all of this amazing talent you possess with others.
Melissa Spencer
 1/14/2008 at 11:59 AM
 What a pleasant surprise!! I’ve always known you were extremely talented, and this site proves it. You have a fantastic looking studio! It’s great to see you put your music out there!!
 Delmer Schultz
 1/14/2008 at 10:34 AM
 I forgot how much of your music I like! (haha!) - I am so lucky to be married to such a talented man! I Love You!
 Your Wife
 1/14/2008 at 9:55 AM
 Marty, First I wanted to Thank You for sharing your talents with us all. I have to admit that I haven’t heard any of your music but now that I have a place to listen I will do so. Stay creative and continue to us the gifts that God has given you. Take care Bro!!
 Bufford Skipper
 1/14/2008 at 8:42 AM
 Darn COOL man ! You are a REAL CREATIVE DUDE ! I love you brother !
 Gayle Davis
 1/14/2008 at 8:20 AM
 Nice looking studio too, someone must have dusted—and what a great Mullet you got going on your album art. : ) thanks for sending this out, I’m glad you are pursuing this again. I know you have always loved this side of your art.
 Jeff Petersen
 1/14/2008 at 8:19 AM
 Very awesome Marty! it’s gonna take me a while to get through all your original songs...but hey...I’m up for the challenge.
Dan Pavich
 1/14/2008 at 8:11 AM
 Your music always touches me, Marty. God gifted you in so many ways. I rejoice in the work, but most especially in the loving Creator who inspires you. BTW, who is this Kathy lady? :)
 Jim McNeely
1/14/2008 at 5:55 AM
 Cool...................
 Tom Myers
 1/14/2008 at 5:37 AM
 Funny thing... Up Again has gotten me through a lot of really really rough days...
Nathan Butler
 1/13/2008 at 11:09 PM
 Hey Marty! Way to go man! Keep on creating! I admire the business you built! We should catch up sometime. What am I doing? Iin a nutshell: Married with four kids, and three grandkids President of Globe International (mission agency) -- traveling way too much. www.gme.org Sports: I surf (yes), and bike, run and lift weights with my son Creative: Published two books (one fiction, one non-fiction), wrote a musical (never produced - a modern adaptation of the prodigal son), wrote a bunch of songs, play drums and guitar.
 Doug Gehman
 1/13/2008 at 8:51 PM
 Great music! You’re pretty cute! How ’bout a date sometime soon?
 Kathy Friend
 1/13/2008 at 2:20 PM

 
 


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