Robin Auld reinterprets Falling Mirror’s classic “Johnny Calls The Chemist,” showcasing his unique style with gruff vocals and a blues guitar solo, honoring original creators and starting a South African covers series.
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Falling Mirror’s Nielen Marais took rock through the looking glass
Janice Matthews discusses Nielen Marais’ unique approach to rock music in “Falling Mirrors” in a Southern Mail article.
Falling Mirror’s Nielen Marais Has Passed Away Following Car Accident
Nielen Marais, vocalist of South African band Falling Mirror, died at 73 from injuries from a car accident. The band, known for ‘Johnny Calls The Chemist’, was formed in 1978.
HAU! South African Music Mixes
The content highlights Zulu expression “Hau!” and showcases South African music mixes featuring various renowned artists for nostalgia and discovery.
Falling Mirror – Johnny Calls The Chemist
I teamed up with my son, Michael, to create artwork inspired by Falling Mirror’s hit song “Johnny Calls The Chemist.” Check it out!
Falling Mirror – Hammerhead Hotel
Falling Mirror’s “Hammerhead Hotel,” with artwork designed by Brian Currin, features music available on SoundCloud, showcasing an engaging project with a unique artistic vision.
TIME FOR SOME ROCK FROM SOUTH AFRICA featuring Freedoms Children, Otis Waygood, McCully Workshop, Hawk
This playlist showcases a few of Brian Currin’s favourite South African rock songs from 1966 to 1982.
Falling Mirror: First Demo Session 1978, released 2 February 2023
Nielen and Allan’s original collection of songs which would go on to appear on their iconic albums Zen Boulders (1979), The Storming of the Loft (1980), and Fantasy Kid (1981). Credits Released 2 February 2023 Lyrics and vocals by Nielen MirrorGuitars and piano by Allan FaullRecorded and Produced by Tully McCullyAt Spaced-Out Sound Studios, CapeContinueContinue reading “Falling Mirror: First Demo Session 1978, released 2 February 2023”
Falling Mirror’s “Singles & Rarities” – A Virtual Collection
A re-creation of the cover for the limited edition digital-only release “Singles & Rarities” which was available on Rhythm Music Store from 2008 to 2012. I compiled this virtual collection and it was authorized by Tully McCully.
Sugar Music Recommends… 18 November 2022
Part of a series of recommended listening from the guys who bring you the South African Rock Music Digest and SugarMan.org. Some old, some new, some borrowed, some blues, and mostly South African.