BLUE

Written by Ozzy
Performed by Ozzy (Vocals, Guitar, Drum Arrangement)
& Izak van Zyl (Bass)

August Ain't Gonna Happen *free download*

Guitar, bass, vox - Ozzy
Lead guitar - Wiehan

Let's take this chance and banish yesterday. Let me show you how things can change. I'm rolling like a dice in the fortune of life.  There are things I don't, but things that I know. Like I'll never let you go.

That's my hand on your shoulder. That's me in your corner. And we can be brighter than the darkness, stronger than the heartbreak. Longer than never. This can be forever.

Lay down all of your impossible truths. Lay down all your aching wounds. We'll burn them up and make a place for something new, Then your angst and your fear, you can lock up in my hands and bury me in the ground. So I can never let you down.

There's an obvious change in the mood as you walk into the room. You sacrifice my selfishness. Leave my darkness in a flicker. The thought of your touch makes my inhibitions shatter. I'm counting on you love to show me something that matters. 

Fortune (mix 2)

This track is probably 2 years old. Don't know why I didn't upload it earlier.

Inside.MP3

Written by Ozzy
Performed by Ozzy (Vocals, Guitar, Drum Arrangement)
& MC (Bass)

Hey Brother, I hope that there's no rush. I've gotta play you a song. Yeah, let's kick us up some dust. You can stand on my left side. 'Cause you know that I've got two good eyes. So pass me that bottle of wine. We'll write us a hit tonight. On the other side of today there are miles and miles of forget about it. But we don't need to get into that now. I know it won't get you down. 
Well how do you like that sound? You think we're gonna tear the house down? Wanna see the crowd go wild. Yeah we're gonna show them all how. C'mon we got time to jam out another.
Fuck the neighbours, I couldn't be bothered. You know what I always say, yeah, you know me. And I've come to know a little 'bout you. Like when you touch those strings and the groove breaks loose. It's amazing, such a beautiful thing. It's amazing, such a beautiful thing. On the other side of today there are miles and miles of forget about it. But we don't need to get into that now. I know it won't get you down. 
Well how do you like that sound? You think we're gonna tear the house down? Wanna see the crowd go wild. Yeah we're gonna show them all how. You're voice sounds a little different lately. I understand it must be scary. But you'll hold strong under attack. In years to come we'll have a look back. Then we'll open another bottle. Write the blues about life and it's trouble. I'll play a little harder if I must. We'll play it to people just like us. On the other side of today there are miles and miles of forget about it. But we don't need to get into that now. I know it won't get you down. Well how do you like that sound? You think we're gonna tear the house down? Wanna see the crowd go wild. Yeah we're gonna show them all how.

Given Some Time *free download*

This is an old one. What happens when I challenge myself on guitar? I record a bunch of basic guitars....

For You

Endless Starlight

Strawberry

Ek skryf vir jou 'n song in Afrikaans
Want ek weet jy sal dit beswaarlik verstaan
Met alles wat hier binne my aangaan
Dalk sal ek eendag vergeet
Jy wil dalk die waarheid weet

Ek droom van jou onder 'n helder maan
Jy vat my hand en sê, baby kom saam
Deur die goed of die kwaad, sal ek jou nie agter laat
Dalk sal ek eendag vergeet
Jy wil dalk die waarheid weet

Daar is nêrens anders waar ek wil gaan
Ek tuimel eerder rond in jou wentelbaan
My hart klop so vinnig, ek mag dalk vergaan
Ek sal jou nooit kan vergeet
Dit is die waarheid as jy wou weet

Ek droom van jou al sit jy hier langs my
Niks sal my ooit van jou weg kan dryf

Hartklop.MP3

Sure As Black.MP3

Written and performed by Ozzy

I feel most alive when on the inside I'm dead. I feel most driven with no wind in my sails. If you must go away, then now is your time. If you must break my heart, oh please try to be kind. I know so much more than you think I know. I know this is not how it's supposed to end. I know where I am, but I feel so lost. I haven't been drinking, but my  head feels all fucked up. I try to make good habits, but Lord knows I'm bad. I know what I'm thinking and I guess that it sounds mad. I know so much more than you think I know. I know this is not how it's supposed to end. So give  me back all the good times and the memories we shared. And if you can't do that, then please get them out of my head.

Almost Alive

Written by Ozzy Mars: Vox
Recorded by Gerhard van der Veyver: Piano

Zondebok

I decided not to screw around here and write my bio in the first person... Makes sense, right?

It all started with my mate Shaun Bruce and our weekly date to drink beer and jam guitar. About a year and a half later we were in a band together. Your Lost Dog. We rocked hard, ripping out alternative and punk songs with the occasional ballad. We also didn't last much more than a year before my shit got in the way and split the band up. 

From the demise of YLD, Solid Borne Noise was eventually born. With my girlfriend at the time, Zoe, on drums and the original YLD bassist, MC, on bass, we continued on the road of alternative punk (with the occasional ballad). Don't remember why that ended, but it did. Was fly while it lasted though.

The next part was a highlight; Skin & Bones... Zoe and I carried on as a two piece, guitars, drums and vocals, and we were brutal. It was naked, raw, hard punk. No frills and nothing cute about it. We wanted to kill shit and we did. That also ended, well when it ended.

After a weekend of loads of beer and listening to Johnny Cash, I wrote my first song on the acoustic guitar actually meant to be acoustic; I Don't Weep Anymore. As it goes I thought, where am I going to play this? And so started my acoustic career. 

Unfortunately I have to be honest, I truly in every form sucked. I'd like to think I have grown and improved. I recruited a mate, Vince, as lead guitarist and we jammed some gigs. Eventually Paul joined and we had three guitars... and jammed some more gigs. Some percussion and harmonica came in aaaand then that ended. Again I was left jamming some solo shows (poorly).

Along came Wiehann Geldenhuys with his rather impressive background and years of experience. We banged out some amazing songs, shows and a tour with Karla Valentine, over the span of about two years. The ever-eager musician he is, Paul joined us on bass and it was fly. 

Alas, Wiehann quit and my heart was broken like the empty bottle your daddy threw at you, but Paul and I carried on for a while. (We still jam together when we can)

At this stage my songwriting, voice and guitar playing have developed into a thing of satisfaction and confidence. I started writing songs for one guitar and one voice; mine. And I'm digging it. 

I draw influence and inspiration from many sources. From Johnny Cash to The White Stripes and my last couple of songs, The Gasslight Anthem and Jan Blohm. Joy Division is a constant reference for what I want from a song; the freedom of simplicity carried by storytelling and melody. In the end, no matter what I attempt with a song, I still end up writing punk songs. Most of my tracks can be broken up into Ramones structure. 


P.S. I know all you other bands wrote your own bio's too.

Ozzy Mars

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