Music reviews of First Nations musicians broadcast on Tempo at 94.7 the Pulse in Geelong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are warned that the following reviews may contain the voices of deceased persons.

Australian First Nations Music Reviews

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Broadcast 2025-08-18

This is a beautiful song about a terrible place to be, one we all dread.

What do you do when you find a friend that’s so far gone they can’t get back on their own? Not “you” in that general sense, it’s you, the involved, on the spot, now responsible person.

How on earth do you put that into a listenable song?

Canisha shows how, and it’s amazing and amazingly effective.

The song starts slowly, with a simple voice and piano introduction.

We hear some backing vocals.

Some more instruments, some bass, some drums, but the temptation to take it hard is resisted.

It’s not an anthem, it’s not about the world, it remains understated, it remains about you.

It’s not letting you drift off into the melody, there’s the occasional flattened note, an accidental, to keep you focused on the message.

The lyrics are delivered unusually evenly, is this the first time it’s happened?

The lyrics are simple, no flamboyant effects, and they are more powerful for that.

You said you were OK – it don’t feel alright

Not going to be the day you go down the drain
I will fight for you
I’m here to save you from yourself

This is a powerful song, with a haunting and powerful delivery.

It’s brilliant on every level.


Canisha - Save You From Yourself - Tempo Review

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Canisha - Save You From Yourself - Tempo Review

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