This album is Down Under which is the fourth part of the project of Australian music and another tribute album to Australian Bands and Artists. The first volume is called Sounds of Then...This is Australia, the second volume is True Blue, and the third volume is called Howzat.

There were great Australian Bands and Artists whose music I loved right from my early teens to my late 40s …I have picked songs that have had a connection with me and always wanted to do my own ‘cover versions’…So there are songs across the generations from 1970 to 2016 which covers many bands and artists, so something for everyone...

The title song Down Under (Men at Work) (1980) is an upbeat version, with a touch of country flavour and is a new version from the one I recorded in Feb 2020. So, I hope you enjoy the new version and the video to complement this song is also on my YouTube channel (see below for link).

Cheap Thrills is a song by Australian songwriter and artist Sia in 2016. It is a bouncy "reggae-tinged" dance song and is bound to get you in the dancing mood...

The Little River Band had many hits and Curiosity Killed the Cat (1975) is one of those catchy songs that will get you humming the tune long after you first hear it. I always wanted to record my own cover version and hope it resonates with you as well.

I have also focused on Australian rock artist such as Jimmy Barnes who released Driving Wheels in Jan 1988. It has some great opening riffs and is one of my all-time favourites. So, hope you enjoy my cover version and the video to complement this song is also on my YouTube channel and included in the links below.

Solid Rock was recorded by Australian rock band Goanna and was released in September 1982 as the lead single from the band's debut studio album, Spirit of Place. "Solid Rock" peaked at number 2. 

No Lies is the debut single by Australian rock-pop band Noiseworks. It was released in 1986 as the first single from their first studio album Noiseworks and peaked at number 31. Love their music...so hope you enjoy this one as well...

Other songs included in this Album are Errol by Australian Crawl (1981), Cassandra by Sherbet (1973), Crazy by Icehouse (1987), You Shook Me All Night Long (ACDC) (1986), Ita by (Cold Chisel) (1980), and State of the Heart (Mondo Rock) (1980).

Solo Australian artists include Marcia Hines’ song titled You (Without You) (1977), Marty Rhone Denim and Lace (1975), Lady, What’s Your Name by John Swan, better known as Swanee who is the elder brother of  singer-songwriter Jimmy Barnes. The song was released in 1982.

I have recorded two songs by Australian artist Oliva Newton-John. If Not for You (1971) and Hopelessly Devoted to You (1978). I Love Rock and Roll by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (1981).

Ted Mulry is an Australian singer, songwriter, bass player and guitarist. I have always loved his music and have recorded several of his songs which are on various albums. Julia (1970) is another hit which is on this album.

Home Among the Gum Trees by Australian artist John Williamson) (1974) is a popular Australian Folk song and I encourage you to singing along to this one.

I had a few ‘Aha’ moments with this album, as I continue to learn and upskill my music mastering techniques. 

I’m sure this selection of songs will bring back memories for some of you, whilst for others, it may bring about a new listening experience of Australian Music.

Enjoy!!!

Down Under (New Ver.) (O'Neill Fernandes)

song is about my personal development as an individual and chalanges that I have faced throughout my life path.

change

Change by Carina Stainforth

Get ready to vibe with 'Ey! Amapiano (Boss of the Block Mix)'! 🔥 It's a banger that blends thumping Amapiano beats with hot Spanish bars, taking you from Jozi streets to Havana heat. This track is a whole mood, a cultural mashup that'll get your heart bumping. Hit play & join the global groove! 🌐🎶 #AmapianoMeetsSpanish

Ey! Amapiano (Boss of the Block Mix)

Ey! Amapiano (Boss Of The Block Mix)

This is the most ancient love song in the world,  by the Sumerian goddess Inanna to her lover, the shepherd Dumuzi. 

You find lots of erotic imagery in the arts connected to the temple sex rites of the Fertile Crescent, which were about the Divine Marriage or Alchemical Marriage. This poem, attributed to Inanna, comes from the Isin-Larsa period (2017-1763 BCE) in Uruk, in which the EN-priest or king would engage in sexual congress with Inanna’s representative from the ranks of ENTU-priestesses.

There would have first been a royal procession to the giparu, Inanna’s temple, and the whole ritual would have concluded with a rich and lavish wedding feast. (If you'd like to read more, my article is here: https://anniedieuleveut.com/2023/05/15/inanna-queen-of-heaven-and-sumerian-womb-shamans/) 

The music and vocals are via the auspices of Udio.

Inanna's Song (erotic)

You may recognise the lyrics -  we've reimagined Eleanor Farjeon's hymn Morning Has Broken (made famous by Cat Stevens and Rick Wakeman) for the 21st century by giving it a modern choir arrangement in the style of John Rutter and John Taverner, via Udio. 

Words:

Morning has broken 
like the first morning,
blackbird has spoken
like the first bird.
Praise for the singing!
Praise for the morning!
Praise for them, springing 
fresh from the Word!

Sweet the rain’s new fall
sunlit from heaven,
like the first dewfall 
on the first grass.
Praise for the sweetness 
of the wet garden,
sprung in completeness 
where God’s feet pass.

Mine is the sunlight! 
Mine is the morning
born of the one light 
Eden saw play!
Praise with elation, 
praise every morning,
God’s recreation 
of the new day!

Morning

This is my 59th Album and my first solo Album, in which all the lyrics of the songs are composed by me, as well as the song layout and composition. I have used Ai to convert the lyrics to vocal by a singer (my style). It has allowed me for the first time to express my feelings through a voice. I hope you embrace this new version of my music.

So, this Album is ‘An Aussie Xmas…Vol.2’ and is focused on Christmas in Australia. This is a love letter to Australia, with red dust on your boots, a beer in the esky, and a smell of sausages. 

This isn't a sleigh bell or a sleigh with a sleigh, it's a roadhouse with reindeer that look like roos covered in bull dust, ancient Boabs standing guard and fireflies dancing under a sky, so full of stars you can almost hear them hum. 

It is mates waving goodbye with "See You Next Year", caravans crawling across the endless Nullarbor, and the sunsets that make you feel both tiny and unbreakable. This is the sound and soul of an Australian Christmas, it's raw, sunburnt, and unapologetically ours. 

1.	‘Six White Boomers’ (2025 version) is an up-tempo country-rock reboot, kangaroos pulling the sleigh across the desert night.

2.	‘Santa Wears A Blue Singlet’ is about Surf-life-saver Santa, board shorts, zinc cream, rescuing presents from rips.

3.	‘Thongs On The Rooftop’ is about kids hear clippety-clop instead of hooves, Santa’s lost his ‘RM Williams’ in the pool.

4.	‘Deck The Shed With Bits of Wattle’ is about bush-carols parody, but deadly serious, gum leaves, bottlebrush and Banksia men.

5.	‘Mangoes In The Fruit Bowl’ is about tropical Christmas soul ballad, mangoes, prawns, and ‘Nan’s’ trifle.

6.	Carols By Torchlight Power’s is about a power blackout, where the whole street sings by phone-torch on the nature strip.

7.	‘Christmas On the Nullarbor’ is about road-train drivers’ Christmas, CB radio choir, tinsel on the bull-bar.

8.	‘The Twelve Days of An Aussie Christmas’ is a song about twelve cold stubbies, eleven barbecues, ten meat trays, etc. Crowd sing-along stomper.

9.	‘Pavlova For Jesus’ is about kids leaving a Pav, Tim Tams and a cold ‘VB’ for Santa instead of milk and cookies.

10.	‘Mary Rode A Ute to Bethlehem’ is a Bluegrass-gospel song with banjo and a tale about Mary and Joseph in a Holden with a blown head-gasket.

11.	‘Cicadas In A Gum Tree’ is a slow summer-night ballad about baby Jesus who sleeps to the sound of cicadas and distant thunder.

12.	‘Santa’s Lost His Akubra’ is a kids song about a frantic search for Santa’s hat across Bondi, Uluru, and the MCG.

13.	‘Christmas Day At The RSL’ is about lonely old diggers who find family for one afternoon, indulging in ‘Two-up’ games, meat raffle and mate-ship.
 
14.	‘Red Dust Reindeer’ is a song about an outback station’s Christmas and Santa’s sleigh pulled by red-kangaroo team.

15.	‘Away In A Caravan’ is gentle waltz song about the grey-nomad nativity under the annexe under ‘Broome’s’ landscape.

16.	‘Christmas On The Bitumen’ is the anthem for every Aussie who’s ever celebrated Christmas barefoot on hot bitumen, mango juice running down their arm, arguing whether the pudding should’ve gone in the fridge or the Esky. It is a joyful, irreverent, and 100 % ‘fair dinkum’.

17.	‘XMAS Down Under’ is an Australian Christmas love letter to Australia, with red dust on your boots, a beer in the Esky, and the smell of sausages. 

18.	‘See You Next Year Mate’ is the final track, and a big emotional country-rock closer, Christmas lights on the ‘Hills Hoist’ and everyone swaying with arms around each other.
I hope you enjoy this Christmas Album which is proudly ‘Australian’ and very different from the traditional Christmas songs. It is Merry Christmas and See Ya Next Year, Mate… 

ENJOY!!!


Carols By Torchlight

Nevermind

Come As You Are

Just An Another Guy

True Love

True Love (acoustic)

This album is Classic Rock…Vol.3 which is the third volume that continues with more classic rock hits across the generations…

The backing vocals used in the following Tracks have been purchased from Karaoke Version (www.karaoke-version.com) and licensed by Tency Music (www.tencymusic.com)

Wake Me Up Before You Go Go
Easy Livin’ 
Girl Talk

Music is such a fascinating subject in that I continue to learn and improve my guitar skills and music production experience…especially true for this album where I discovered new instrument plug-ins which make a difference to the final mastering of the song. So, I’m constantly learning and enjoying the experience…

This Album contains hits mainly from the 70’s and 80’s and I have picked songs that have had a connection with me and were my favourites… The first six songs of the album are pretty upbeat, so it’s bound to get you up dancing or lifting the mood…

There are other rock classics like Hot in the City, Go All the Way, Time is Tight, Green River, Get Off My Cloud, Hot Love which will bring back memories for some of you…

Albert Hammond was a good English singer and songwriter who sung hits like It Never Rains in Southern California, Down by The River (which is on my Classic Rock…Vol.2 Album) and this other great Rock Ballard: The Free Electric Band which is on this Album. I hope you enjoy my cover version of his songs…   

I still have a great selection of rock songs that I want to record…so watch this space for more rock classic releases…

Taylor Dayne is an American singer, song writer and actress who rose to fame in the 8o’s…this Rock Ballard: Love Will Lead You Back is one of my favourites and is included on this album…so hope You enjoy it…     

I enjoyed and loved producing this album, which again has taught me so much more about music and I’m sure you will enjoy listening and dancing to this compilation… Enjoy!!!

I Can Help (O'Neill Fernandes)

Easy Livin` (O'Neill Fernandes)

This album is Eternally is a collection of love ballads that takes you on a nostalgic journey of music through the generations…  

The album is dedicated in loving memory of our Dad (Austin) and the title song ‘Eternally’ was one of his favourites, which he sang quite often in the shower...some fond memories there... 
 
This is a chill-out album which is easy to listen and has some great hits like Stone in Love With You, My Happiness, Ace of Hearts, Amor, Afternoon Delight, Never Be Anyone Else But You, Long Live Love which will hopefully bring back some fond memories...

In the 70’s there was a song called Sad Eyes which is one of my favourites and I hope you enjoy my cover version of this song... 

There are other hits like Les Bicyclettes De Belsize, Dance While the Music Goes On, I Haven’t Met You Yet, Rose Garden, Old Fashioned Love Song...so hope you enjoy these songs as well…

Other songs include Baby I Love You, A Little More Love and Going Home (Theme Song from Local Hero). A great new song from Lucas Graham called Love Someone, which is a wonderful melody...I enjoyed recording this one and hope it resonates with you as well.  

I’m sure you will enjoy this chill-out album with a great collection of songs to brighten up your day and bring joy in your life…

Enjoy!!!

Eternally (O'Neill Fernandes)

Music is my passion from the time I was born....always been involved in some way, shape or form...from a Hi-Fi enthusiast to a Mobile DJ to a Guitarist and Producer....all self-taught, which makes it even more special... 

My goal is to make good music and send it out for the world to enjoy...so if you are listening to my music...know it is made with much love to bring joy in your life and a smile on your face...Enjoy!!!

My Musical Journey
https://youtu.be/uidXRhTecsU
https://magazine.dailymusicroll.com/2024/11/#page/1

Carols By Torchlight

O'Neill Fernandes

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