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Walter Martin

conductor

Germany • 1911-12-11 – 1964-01-09

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Biography

Walter Martin is an American musician and songwriter best known as a founding member of the New York City indie rock bands The Walkmen (co-writer, lyricist, multi-instrumentalist 2000–2013; 2023–present) and Jonathan Fire*Eater (co-writer, organist 1994–1998). Following the Walkmen's break-up in 2013, Martin launched a critically acclaimed solo career and has subsequently released seven studio albums. In addition to his solo work, Martin composes original music for film, television, and commercials.

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Discography

Records they worked on — most-collected first.

Credited work

172 releases · 40 albums · active 1980–2025

  • Performance · 382
  • Other credits · 108
  • Engineering · 66
  • Production · 4

Studios: Long Pond · Knobworld · Studio Saint Germain · Marcata Recording

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