Those crickets it the background is awesome!

This is beautifil, I am so glad that you took therisk in releasing something a little different, this needs to get out there! Love it, THANK YOU! :)

You've developed some great sensitivity in your piano playing, and also in your writing. Big ups.

Like your sound. Blogged here: https://www.facebook.com/InsideMyHeadDK/

Very nice.....blogged here: https://www.facebook.com/InsideMyHeadDK/

A song about being a white South African

I make a living from producing party music, but lately I've been hitting a bit of writers block & I think it's partly because I've been trying to force myself to write party music while ignoring a deeper need to express how I feel as a white person living in South Africa at the moment. While I'm not the greatest piano player or singer in the world, I nevertheless sat down at the piano last night & made this song - no bells & whistles ;)

I believe there is a great responsibility for white South Africans to undergo deep introspection & gain understanding of why things they are in South Africa to avoid any further racial tension. If we can all humble ourselves in order to gain understanding of each others views then I believe that is a good starting point to making change.  It may be uncomfortable, but it is necessary. If this song challenges & inspires even one person struggling with the racial tension in our country then I would be happy. Please feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments. 

Make Amends Lyrics:

I know that I've been quick to blame,
but it's only because I never saw your pain.
And in the past I was quick to talk,
Until I took the time to walk a mile in your shoes

It's a life I would never choose,
Now that I see your point of view
And I'll never comprehend the cost of the cross you've had to bare,
I hope we can make amends

My forefathers have stole your land
And rightfully so you'd like to have it back,
If I could I would give you mine
But I'm too scared & I don't want to walk that line

It's a life I would never choose,
Now that I see your point of view.
And I'll never comprehend the cost of the cross you've had to bare,
One day we'll make amends
We'll make amends

Make Amends

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Live electronic dance act. We play a lot of instruments & press lots of buttons. Bookings & Enquiries: bookings@thekiffness.com Press: jute@thekiffness.com

David Scott - Production, Trumpet, Keys
Raiven Hansmann - Saxophone, Keys, Synths

www.thekiffness.com

The Kiffness makes jazzy, groovy & uplifting house music and are one of South Africa’s favourite live electronic acts. Since the beginning of 2013 they’ve had great success on local radio stations with 6 songs already playlisted nationwide & all songs reaching top 10 status in the top 40 charts. Following the success on radio, their 3rd studio album KIFF (1st album through major label Sony) has been nominated for 2 South African Music Awards (SAMAs) in 2014, and debuted at #3 on the iTunes pop album charts. The 2017 album Soul Safari debuted at #2 on the iTunes pop charts & the music video for popular single from the album "You Say You Love Me" was nominated for "Best Video" in the 2017 SAMAs. 

Dave Scott founded the project in early 2010 when he arrived in Cape Town to pursue a career in music. During his studies at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, Dave played a handful of instruments in multiple bands whilst holding down DJ residencies at two of Grahamstown's most popular nightclubs. Upon arriving in Cape Town he was well seasoned in both the live & electronic music realms and ready to use his experience in both forms of music to form a live electronic project - The Kiffness.

From it’s relatively humble beginnings, Dave managed to make his way from bedroom producer to building his own professional studio & earning a reputation as one of South Africa's leading dance music producers. He has collaborated with some of South Africa’s favourite artists including Shortstraw, Samuel Miller & Mathew Gold. 

Following The Kiffness' success on radio the band has had the opportunity of playing headlining slots at some of South Africa's most reputable festivals such as OppiKoppi, Rocking the Daisies, Splashy Fen & Park Acoustics to name a few. whilst playing a handful of shows abroad. 

Saxophone & synth extraordinaire Raiven Hansmann joined The Kiffness beginning of 2017. Before joining forces with Dave on stage, Raiven had played a major role behind the scenes in co-writing two of The Kiffness’ most successful singles to date – ‘Where Are You Going?’ & ‘Find A Way’. 

The Kiffness' unique ability to effortlessly blend live instrumentation with electronic house beats brings electronic shows to a new level. From jamming out deep, hard hitting bass lines live on analogue synthesizers to playing soaring jazzy trumpet and saxophone melody lines, both Raiven and Dave's instrumental talent is tangible. What's more is that they are great performers, so crowds can expect nothing short of a huge vibe.

Make Amends

The Kiffness

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