So I've always rebelled against covers. I played one or two here and there, but guys like Leo Marrichiolio (Frog Leap Studios) on Youtube helped me rethink this. I had this particular song's sheet music in my music book forever. Literally the last 20 years or so. I think I got it while hunting for songs to play when I was still a teenager and learning guitar. I have never seen "The Godfather" till earlier this year, but I did play and learn the song on piano from sheet music, recognised it from radio play most probably, and started singing it here and there while sitting alon with a guitar ... and wow, that is a long sentence.

Anyways, earlier this year I came to the conclusion that this song will do well with a bit of metal/hard-rock treatment .However, when I sing it, I sound like a crooner. So, well, I thought, why not do some crooner metal? Well, that is what came from my efforts over the last couple of months. Tom Jones, you'll thank me when one day you go metal. Or you, Bubleè.

Deezer

I have  totally become a fan of Deezer. Much like Spotify, only Spotify is not available in my corner of the globe. So, I've also since then noticed how many people actually use Deezer. So, without any further ado, here are my playlists from Deezer for your enjoyment!

Please consider adding one of my songs into your playlists, it really does help to get the word out, and earn a cent or 2 along the way. Literally.

Something new is coming...

A new project I am launching.... think punk.... think fun.... think guitars.... think major chords....

The Reaper is OUT and on VIDEO!

Getting "The Reaper" final release ready took a while. I've released it previously in what I now refer to as "demo" or "first pass" version. I basically remixed it and remastered it. 

I've wanted to do a video for a while, but I couldn't quite make time to shoot something elaborate, and shooting and editing and performing and whatnot, by myself, makes it even a tougher task. For some reason I've always like archive images from wars in music videos. Yes, yes, I know it's probably old hat and even cheesy, but I haven't done it, so, it's not a cliche for me. Yet, anyways. 

In the public domain there are some great clips available for use in all sorts of projects, so I got my fill of clips at the Pond 5 Public Domain Project. The lyrics of the song is not directly related to the footage, but it supports the atmosphere, and the gist of the lyrics tie in with the idea of wars: humanist thinking led to war. War in the "name of religion" does not make it God's war. It makes it the war of people, using God as an excuse. 

The song is about standing up and taking a stand the is not philosophically popular, but essential as a Christian. We have to value God's judgements and views above that of common philosophy, pop-psychology and popular opinion. Especially in our post-modern world where having a conviction about something is a worse sin that simply agreeing with everyone. (Till you try and disagree with a post-modern thinker, then you see what true intolerance is!)

Anyways, I also took the opportunity to take some pics for my publicity and online profiles.

I find it very hard to do these "very serious" band pics. I'm more likely to take pics of myself in goofy poses, but I suppose it's time I have some more serious imagery. Here I am shown with my NEL "Angry Bird" Guitar. One of the guitars I built. This one was built with pieces of rubbish pine I had lying around outside, with an extra neck and odds and ends to make this guitar.

Anyways, till the next update. 

Crashtackle - Hammerfall

So, in the spirit of the new endeavour, I thought I'd add, as posts, various different videos regarding my music.

This one is from Crashtacke - Hammerfall. My second ever release from Crashtackle.

I shot everything, by myself, recorded everything, by myself, and programmed the drums, and played and sung everything else... by myself. This is as DIY as it gets, baby. Even released...

You can get this tune on iTunes or direct from CDBaby:

...or just watch it over and over on YouTube!

If you feel like downloading it for free (times are tough and if my tune can make you smile, then have it for free), and promise to tell others about it (read TWITTER, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, GOOGLE+ AND EVERY OTHER MEANS POSSIBLE), then go here:

JAMENDO