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

This album is ‘My Island Home’ which is the sixth part of the project of Australian music and another tribute album to Australian Bands and Artists. The 1st volume is called ‘Sounds of Then...This is Australia’, the 2nd volume is ‘True Blue’, the 3rd volume is called ‘Howzat’, the 4th volume is called ‘Down Under’, and the 5th volume is called ‘G’Day G’Day’.

There were great Australian Bands and Artists whose music I loved right from my early teens…So there are songs across the generations from 1966 to 2022 which covers many bands and artists, so something for everyone...

Songs from the 60’s include ‘Little Boy Sad’ which is a song written by Wayne Walker and performed by Australian Band M.P.D Limited in 1966. ‘Georgy Girl’ is a song by the Australian pop/folk music group ‘The Seekers’. 

Songs from the 70’s include ‘Have You Never Been Mellow’ is a song recorded by Australian singer Olivia Newton-John for her 1975 fifth studio album of the same name. ‘Everyday of My Life’ is a song by Australian band ‘Little River Band’, released in April 1976. 

‘Beg, Steal or Borrow’ is a song by Australian group ‘The New Seekers’ and was performed in 1972. The song was originally written by Tony Cole. ‘I've Got the Music in Me’ is a pop song by The Kiki Dee Band, released in 1974. It was written in 1973 by Bias Boshell. Marcia Hines also released a cover version in 1976.

Songs from the 80’s include the tittle track ‘My Island Home’, a rock song written by Neil Murray and George Burarrwanga. It was originally performed by the ‘Warumpi Band’ and was recorded in 1986. ‘Would I Lie to You’ is a song written and performed by the Australian group ‘The Eurythmics’ and was released on 9 April 1985 as the lead single from the band's fourth studio album ‘Be Yourself Tonight’ (1985).

‘She Has To Be Loved’ is a song by New Zealand singer-songwriter ‘Jenny Morris’. It was released in August 1989 as the second single from her second studio album ‘Shiver’ (1989). ‘The Night Owls’ is a song by Australian rock band ‘Little River Band’. It was released in September 1981 as the lead single from their sixth studio album ‘Time Exposure’.  

‘What You Need’ is a song recorded by the Australian band ‘INXS’. It is the lead track from their 1985 album ‘Listen Like Thieves’. ‘Star Hotel’ is a song by Australian band ‘Cold Chisel’ and was released in 1980 from their Album ‘East’. ‘Power and the Passion’ is the second single from ‘Midnight Oil's’ 1982 album 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

Songs From the 90’s includes ‘I’ll Make You Happy’ which is a song by Australian rock band Divinyls and was released on 21 October 1997 from their Album ‘Love In Motion’. ‘Now I Can Dance’ is a song written by ‘Tina Arena’ and ‘David Tyson’. It was the third single taken from Arena's third studio album ‘In Deep’ (1997). 

‘Ooh Aah... Just a Little Bit’ is the debut solo single of Australian singer Gina G. The song was released on 25 March 1996 as the first single from her debut album, ‘Fresh’ (1997). ‘Happy Birthday Helen’ is a song written by Greg Arnold and recorded by Australian folk-rock band ‘Things of Stone and Wood’. The song was released in November 1992 as the second single from the band's debut studio album ‘The Yearning’. 

‘Sorrento Moon’ is a song written by Australian singer ‘Tina Arena’, ‘David Tyson’, and ‘Christopher Ward’ for Arena's second album ‘Don't Ask’ (1994).

Songs from 2000 onwards include ‘Hurtless’ which is a song by Australian singer and songwriter Dean Lewis. The song was released on 1 April 2022 as the second single from Lewis' forthcoming second studio album ‘The Hardest Love’.  ‘Never Give Up’ is a song recorded by Sia, from the soundtrack of the Garth Davis-directed film, Lion (2016). 

I’m sure this selection of songs from my 39th Album will bring back memories for some of you, whilst for others, it may bring about a new listening experience of Australian Music.

Enjoy!!!

Would I Lie To You (O'Neill Fernandes)

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

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!!!

About Me…
https://youtu.be/Fjfwq1v9kaU
https://magazine.dailymusicroll.com/2024/11/#page/1