The brilliant, the one and only Daniel Lanois.

Producer, Musician and Sound Explorer, this one man has influenced my work and sense of musical possibility more than any other artist.

Apart from his own musical works (which are fantastic) his list of production credits are awesome. Bob Dylan, U2, Peter Gabriel, The Neville Brothers, Robbie Robertson, Emmylou Harris and Brian Eno are just a few of the people that have created their best work (in my opinion) with him as their production guide. Read a great interview with Daniel Lanois here. Or see more to view some videos. Continue Reading »

 

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The Blood of the Earth is the Oil that our western society is addicted to. And we take it as if there is no end to it. This is of course completely untrue.

Albert Enstein said,

“Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I’m not sure about the former.”

Still I don’t think the lyrics take a completely pessimistic view do you? Feel free to comment.

Just combing the archives and discovered this little abstract piece of prose. What does it mean?

I rather think that this evokes feelings and settings that would make for an interesting song. If you think the same let me know and even perhaps suggest a musical style that might work. Until then I will ponder the words and the mind of the writer. Who is he?

A ship called
TRUE

So you’re talking in a language not defined
Reading the words, reading your lines
A good actor in a play thats just no fun
Breaking the web before its spun Continue Reading »

Recorded at Howells Knob in Maleny 12th March 2008.

Thanks to Scotty and Gina for sharing this song and helping make the vibe happen.

Many good wishes on your travels.

If you like this song, be sure to download the full studio version right here.

 

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Light Of Love - I wrote this song at 17 years old and it came out of a deep feeling for the sadness in the world as well as myself. It gives us a look at love from 3 different perspectives.

1. Self (or doubt in it)
2. Relationship
3. Parents and their connection with children.

The chords were a real experiment too that certainly makes for an open sound. By the way the recording is quite recent so I am obviously performing it better than I did then, however the arrangement and the lyrics are unchanged.

I think this was when I started to realize that music could be a strong form of expression for me and could communicate a powerful sense of understanding and intensity that matched my need to express. Continue Reading »

We’ve recently responded to feedback and simplified the process for anyone that wants to download music from the Record Label website.

In short, now you can register on the site, pay a one-off $30US fee and proceed to download everything, including my album of course. And for a whole year you can also download all new releases.

Heres a little promo movie as well. Seeya. H

This is the best explanation I have ever heard for the case of Global Warming.

Firstly, hes a scientist, with a sense of humor (even if its a little cheesy), and secondly its almost impossible to argue against his logic (even though I’m sure plenty of people would try).

Why? Because if you weigh up all the possibilities and the risk that is associated with each one the conclusion is very clear. Heres the movie… Continue Reading »

Those 2 words never go together do they? Inspiration and Politics.

Most of the words are more like, depressing, boring, bickering, even hate and loathing frequently enter into it. So what would be cause for inspiration?

Well Humility for one thing.

And the character to acknowledge an intergenerational wrong. Most colonial governments (and settlers) have a list of cruelties as long as 10 arms perpetrated on the indigenous people of a land. In our case in Australia, its the Aborigines. A proud, deep people that have until the last 10 years been relegated to the too hard basket. Continue Reading »

(A short piece from the archives)

Drum ‘n Bass Ramblings

Im sitting here at home, is this my home? Anyway its raining. We have really needed it.

The subtle tone of chilled out drum and bass tunes wafts through the house, daring me to dance. Music to move to, whether that be dance, gardening, driving, or sensuous sex with someone groovy, it has its way with you and you will never be the same. Continue Reading »

This may not be one of my songs but I am playing everything except the drums!

Greg Reid - Vocals
Herrin - Electric and Acoustic Guitars
Jason McGowan - Drum

My dear friend Greg Reid aka Blossomhead wrote this song in some kind of nervous frenzy on an acoustic guitar never dreaming it would become a sharp, short punk rock anthem for the hole within us all.

Check out Blossomheads music by going to www.blossomhead.com

Something Missing - Blossomhead - Psychedelic Punk Rock