wow - thats a guitar player playing the blues, I like it ;-)

Burnside (To Disappear in Place Version)

Recorded in one live take at the home studio of Guy Buttery in Durban during a recent visit. 

Derek - Selva Amazonica Mix

written and performed by Julian Redpath
with
Cello - Clare Vandeleur /
Percussion - Michael Goddard /
Piano and synth strings - Chris Letcher

Nightingale

Cover #22 from the series "Songs I Love" by Piers Faccini
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Given my love of her writing, I really should have already covered a Joni Mitchell song in the series by now. As a lyricist she's in a hallowed place all of her own and I can't think of anyone else who writes with such invention and grace. Little Green almost hurts to sing. It tells the story of the daughter Joni Mitchell gave up for adoption. One can only imagine the torment of a young mother having to give up her child and it's tempting too as the verses unfold to question her for doing so. Perhaps that's what makes it such a moving piece, taking us as listeners, deep into complex and ambiguous emotional waters where compassion, sorrow and forgiveness can mingle? I wonder how Joni's biological daughter feels about the song, would she have preferred it to have remain unwritten, unsung? It makes me think that writers are inevitably selfish beings as nothing is ever off limits for them. Shining a light on events that others might rather hide  is hard for the people that inspire the stories. But despite the sorrow Little Green calls up, I have no doubt the rest us are better off for hearing it.  The beautiful guitar part here was played by my friend the South African Guy Buttery. We met when I toured South Africa in 2008 with Nibs van der Spuy, I've collaborated on a few songs of Guy's over the years,  including one on his next album, I encourage you to discover his amazing music, he has a crowdfunding thing going on for his next album, I hear guitar buffs can even bid for one of his guitars! http://igg.me/at/guybuttery/x

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Franchement, vu comme j’adore ses compositions, il y a longtemps que j’aurais pu inclure une chanson de Joni Mitchell  dans la série!  Comme parolière, elle évolue dans une sorte de sanctuaire qui n’appartient qu’à elle – je cherche en vain quelqu’un qui écrive avec autant de grâce et de sincérité.  ‘Little Green’  est une chanson très sensible, poignante. Elle raconte l’histoire de la fille que Joni Mitchell a dû abandonner et confier à l’adoption. On peut imaginer les tourments d’une jeune mère acculée à laisser son enfant ; mais au fil de l’histoire, on a aussi envie de l’interpeller sur son geste… C’est sans doute ce qui rend ce récit si touchant, et qui plonge ceux qui écoutent dans les hauts fonds des émotions complexes et profondes, là où peuvent se fondre la compassion, la tristesse, et le pardon… Je me demande ce que ressent la fille biologique de Joni à l’écoute de cette chanson : aurait-elle préféré qu’elle demeure non-écrite,  jamais chantée ? Je réalise que les auteurs sont en fait des êtres assez égoïstes, qui ne se posent aucune limite. Porter au jour des événements que d’autres préfèreraient cacher n’est pas sans conséquences douloureuses pour les personnes qui inspirent ces récits. Malgré la tristesse que ‘Little Green’ éveille, je suis convaincu qu’une autre part de nous est heureuse de l’écouter.  
Sur cette reprise, la superbe partition de guitare est jouée par mon ami Sud-Africain Guy Buttery.  Nous nous sommes rencontrés lors de ma tournée là-bas en 2008 avec Nibs van der Spuy. Je vous invite à découvrir son incroyable univers musical. J’ai contribué à quelques chansons de Guy ces dernières années, y compris pour son prochain album. Il y a une campagne de financement participatif en cours sur ce projet, et je crois même qu’il y a des enchères possibles pour une de ses guitares. Avis aux amateurs ! http://igg.me/at/guybuttery/x
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Piers Faccini - Little Green [Joni Mitchell Cover](Songs I Love #22)

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Debut Album: ‘Journey of Joy’ OUT NOW

‘Journey of Joy consists of 6 songs

Dreamscape – where the transcendent mind conjures the imagery of the extraordinary in the ordinary, a soothing song to take you to that open space of the ethereal.
Relation – the connection of all existence is through sound. Imran and Lorenzo join you in reverence of the relationships that connect everything in this world
Journey of Joy – it’s not the destination, but the journey that counts. The small moments that fill the pathway en route are built into a pace that follows that excitement as the journey ends in the final arrival.
1 2 3 & 4 – rhythm and movement developed through phrases that make you want to join in through dance and movement.
Charukeshi – the nuances of deep emotions are felt in this composition with the beautiful raga Charukeshi at its heart.
Love connection – born through an impromptu session, this composition came through both Imran and Lorenzo’s first love: music.

Journey Of Joy

Written and performed by Miles Sievwright
Live recorded and produced by Gene Kierman

"in a rusted down city line I can see my home tonight
I was waiting by the phone for a call that didn't come
baby, baby make me feel alright
it's been so damn long I don't know how to mind

call me up anytime we can be friends for life
especially in the evening when i don't need to be alone

baby just do what you want

I tried to get through the forest in my dreams
everything reminds me of you even the ocean liners
baby you left us all alone and i followed
on the rocks at the edge of day 
where the ocean ends and the colours spin

baby just do what you want

there's no right, there's no right time for grief, 
when there's no love in the city

baby just do what you want"

Baby Just Do What You Want

Credits

World Music crossover project which will be officially released on the 8th November 2019. Multi-award winning South African Guy Buttery and Indian born Kanada Narahari charter new territory with their debut collaborative release.

Guy Buttery and Kanada Narahari - Kya Baat

Listen and Buy Guy Buttery's music available on CD, LP and digital download here - http://guybuttery.bandcamp.com/

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