Wonderful Life

Above Ground

Ari Mintz

Paulo Almeida, front man for Dili Allstars, Sol Nation and Mystic Trio has embarked  on a solo project and is releasing his third single, ‘Stay A While’.

Staying true to his island roots, this new track sets a scene for lover’s reggae, vibing with lyrics sung in both English and Tetum (Timor Leste), Paulo’s native language. The song speaks to spending time with the people you love, creating lasting memories and forging deep connections, opening to the mystery of life, love and the other side.

In the words of the Natural Mystic, Bob Marley,

"Live for yourself and you will live in vain. Live for others and will live again."

STAY A WHILE

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Broadcast 2025-11-10

I had to smile when I heard the opening of this song.

Neil Finn released this song in 1984, the year my son Matt was born, and I remember it well.

The song has a history and it has longevity. 

This century it was still being nominated for awards, in 2001 the Australian Performing Rights Association members voted it 36th for best New Zealand song of the 20th century.

With that heritage, and with Neil Finn leaning over your shoulder, taking it on was a ballsy move.

It would be easy to do this review by bouncing back and forth between the two versions, but that would not be fair to either.

This is a minimalist version, with a light instrumental and a single clear voice enhanced with occasional harmony.

The opening guitar introduces it, and I can hear a bit of George Harrison in the tone.

There are light flourishes from the violin, which also takes on an instrumental bridge as do the other stringed instruments.

Some might contest the description as country, it equally could be folk, a trivial argument.

The essential verdict on this, is excellent. 

Angus has taken ‘Message to My Girl’ and made his own unique version.

This is not a cover, it is an excellent reworking of that classic song.


Angus Gill - Message To My Girl - Tempo Review

Just some of the artists performing at this year's Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues from November 2-5, 2012. Go to wangarattajazz.com to hear more

Trio M: The Guest House

Cheersquad Records & Tapes are very proud to be involved in this vinyl release of Chris Wilson’s final recordings, having being fans of the man & his music for 30 years. Fingers crossed there’ll be more Chris Wilson retrospective vinyl releases to come. With this self titled album, first 100 sold on preorder will be on yellow & black vinyl, as Chris was a passionate Tiger.

Chris Wilson has been an essential part of blues and rock music in Australia since taking the stage with the Sole Twisters almost 40 years ago. Stints with Harem Scarem and Paul Kelly and the Coloured Girls followed and he formed his own band, Crown Of Thorns, in 1982.

“Chris made this album in April 2018. It is his most fearless work, and he would be so proud to know it’s been released on vinyl. Play it loud! “ – Sarah Carroll

Chris Wilson

Chris Wilson - Who Do You Love

Weekly uploads of reviews and interviews from the program, "Tempo". "Tempo" is a weekly radio program presented by John Lamp, highlighting a wide range of music and music reviews on 94.7 the Pulse in Geelong, Wadawurrung country. John has been involved in community radio since 1976, initially with a music program "Parcel of Rogues" on 7CAE-FM in Hobart, Tasmania. After moving to Geelong, he joined 94.7 the Pulse on the program "Folks Alive", which morphed into "~meanderings~." John then spent a decade on the station Boards of Management before returning to the air in 2022 with his new program "Tempo." Full programs can be accessed at the link below.

Angus Gill - Message To My Girl - Tempo Review

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