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An Analysis of Piet Botha’s “The Game” by Brian Currin

This biting commentary song written by Piet Botha has a bit of a convoluted recording history. The Game (original 1998 recording) “The Game” was originally recorded at Red Room Studios, Pretoria in October 1998 by Trip (Francois Scheepers & Niel van der Spuy) and featured Piet Botha and Johnathan Martin prominently. It was released on the TripContinueContinue reading “An Analysis of Piet Botha’s “The Game” by Brian Currin”

Deep Purple – Live & Blue [CD South Africa 1996]

The 1996 CD “Deep Purple – Live And Blue” features a compilation of live tracks and a studio outtake, showcasing performances from various eras of the band. Despite some inaccuracies in track information, it provides an engaging experience with highlights from concerts in Stockholm, California, and Austria, including the beloved “When A Blind Man Cries.”

RUSTIN REINERS’ “MEMORY IS FICTION” IS A MELANCHOLIC CONTEMPLATION OF TIME AND EXISTENCE | Texx & The City

https://texxandthecity.com/2020/02/rustin-reiners-memory-is-fiction-is-a-melancholic-contemplation-of-time-and-existence/ Written by Gavin Pierce on 26 February 2020 Rustin Reiners’ project opens with “Ocean”, a track that captures the young adult nostalgia of missing something that you’ve never had. The soothing, calm vocals and light-hearted instrumental complement the feeling of being so caught up in your own head that you forget to be present. Lyrics like, “TheseContinueContinue reading “RUSTIN REINERS’ “MEMORY IS FICTION” IS A MELANCHOLIC CONTEMPLATION OF TIME AND EXISTENCE | Texx & The City”

FALLING MIRROR | THE VITAL ROCK ‘N’ ROLL REVIVAL | one small seed

From FALLING MIRROR | THE VITAL ROCK ‘N’ ROLL REVIVAL | one small seed. It was with great fervour for a fiery rock ‘n’ roll show that our team left the rehearsal room of recently re-united ’80s rockers Falling Mirror, who many might remember from the radio hit ‘Johnny Calls the Chemist’. Having been aContinueContinue reading “FALLING MIRROR | THE VITAL ROCK ‘N’ ROLL REVIVAL | one small seed”

Peter Hanmer – Living For The Moment

Hi there Acclaimed South African guitarist /songwriter Peter Hanmer’s new album, “ Living For The Moment”, is a natural and excellent successor to “Revelation”, which was released midway through 2010. Featuring re-worked versions of tracks such as “Blueprint”, “Guiding Light” and “Ovation”, the album sees Peter exploring a more blues/rock direction, with the fantastic “BluesContinueContinue reading “Peter Hanmer – Living For The Moment”

Lesley Rae Dowling’s debut album from 1981 now available to download

Tracks The Spaniard Grips Of Emotion The Raven Somethin’ Goin’ On You Young Lochnivar Mama’s Leaving Oh, My Love Morocco Lady Sophistication Release information 1981, Warner Brothers Records, WBC 90202006, Fresh Music, freshcd149 (2LPs on 1CD, with Unravished Brides)2011, Next Music, digital reissue Review SA Rock Digest #94, February 2001 The little lady with theContinueContinue reading “Lesley Rae Dowling’s debut album from 1981 now available to download”

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