The Third Eye were a ground-breaking South African Prog and Psych band, based out of Durban. When I co-founded the South African Rock Encyclopedia website in 1999 with Stephen “Sugar” Segerman, The Third Eye was one of the earliest entries. I decided to expand their Encyclopedia entry into its own full-blown website with updated info,ContinueContinue reading “What Am I Creating? An expanded Web Presence for The Third Eye Band”
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Lefsetz Letter » Blog Archive » The End Of Monoculture
More people are listening to more music than ever before. – Bob Lefsetz via Lefsetz Letter » Blog Archive » The End Of Monoculture.
Lefsetz Letter » Blog Archive » Quote Of The Day
Bob Lefsetz: In other words, we live in a topsy-turvy world. The consumer is now the desirable item, not the act. How much are you willing to pay, what shenanigans are you willing to employ to buy the rare commodity he’s got to sell, time? We’ve got plenty of music, but they’re not making anyContinueContinue reading “Lefsetz Letter » Blog Archive » Quote Of The Day”
FREE Download of ‘Our Heritage’ song
Die Heuwels Fantasties teamed up The Soweto Gospel Choir, HHP and JR to produce a song for Heritage Day or ‘Braai Day’ as it is affectionately known. The song is called ‘Our Heritage’ which features Pierre Greeff of Die Heuwels Fantasties singing in English (which makes for a different, clear sound yet unmistakably Pierre). TheContinueContinue reading “FREE Download of ‘Our Heritage’ song”
David’s Confession – About Time, Chapter 2
Info from http://www.melbotes.co.za The dramatic introduction in “Alpha 1” flows into the riveting song of a flute that suddenly proceeds to a stunning symphony of sounds. “Change” reveals man’s quest for answers and the ensuing discord if the answers are unsatisfactory. After a tranquil guitar intro follows the somewhat tumultuous “The Horseman”. “Confessions” with itsContinueContinue reading “David’s Confession – About Time, Chapter 2”
Duncan Mackay’s Chimera now available on CD
Chimera After 35 years, the classic, but sadly over-looked ‘Chimera’ by keyboard wizard, Duncan Mackay, is officially available on CD for the first time, thanks to Fresh Music. Also includes a bonus track ‘The Opening’ from 1990. Morpheus [11.14] 12 Tone Nostalgia [8.10] Song For Witches [19.42] Bonus track The Opening [7.07] Sleeve notes ItContinueContinue reading “Duncan Mackay’s Chimera now available on CD”
Dear Reader – Replace Why With Funny
Dear Reader is a South African band whose music could be described as alternative pop, covering a wide-range from acoustic ballads to electronic loop experiments. Their name used to be Harris Tweed, but they were forced to change it when the Harris Tweed Authority in Scotland sent them a lawyers’ letter demanding it. Members areContinueContinue reading “Dear Reader – Replace Why With Funny”
Astral Daze – Psychedelic South African Rock 1968-1972
The South African Rock Encyclopedia > Classic Albums > Compilations > Various Artists > Astral Daze – Psychedelic South African Rock 1968-1972 This real collector’s item features 18 classic, rare and obscure tracks from the heydays of South African Psychedelic Rock. 16 of these tracks have never previously been released on official CD. RetroFresh, February 2006 Tracks The Whip – SuckContinueContinue reading “Astral Daze – Psychedelic South African Rock 1968-1972”
Top Ten South African Prog & Psych Albums
The South African Rock Encyclopedia > Rock Lists > Top Albums > Top Ten South African Prog & Psych Albums Originally compiled by Brian Currin, June 2000 Battle Hymn of the Broken-Hearted Horde – Freedoms Children (1969) African Day – Hawk (1971) Astra – Freedoms Children (1970) Galactic Vibes – Freedoms Children (1972) Awakening – The Third Eye (1969) Chimera – Duncan MacKay (1974) Genesis – McCullyContinueContinue reading “Top Ten South African Prog & Psych Albums”