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“So Long, Pretty Percy
I know life has no Mercy
transient as bubblegum
or ice-cream
or an apple tart
all has an ending that once had a start
that’s the way it goes…So long, Pretty Percy
we knew it had to be
The biggest, meanest engine loses steam, my sweetheart
and all that’s together in the future must part
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“Upright” is the first in a series of albums by South-African composer and performer, Melissa van der Spuy.
It explores the nature and capabilities of an instrument (the piano, in this case) through composition.
Van der Spuy plans to produce an album every second year, collaborating with different composers and instrumentalists.
“Upright” will only be available for digital sale.
(Source: cdbaby.com)
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Tracking drums with Kevin Gibson and guitars with Henry Steel for Wouter Kellerman’s new album.
Jürgen von Wechmar presiding at Sunset Recording Studios, Stellenbosch.
(Source: wouterkellerman.net)
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In the updating of my discography I came across this gem. My first ever recording!
It was recorded at Rocking Horse Studios in 1996. I had won a competition called “Sterre 2000” for my compositions and the recording was part of the prize. The other half of the prize was R7500, a lot of money for a 17-year-old. I bought myself a Sony hi-fi and a Yamaha alto saxophone. Good times.
The song ended up on a compilation called “Cape Town Vibe” or something along those lines.
I can’t find it anywhere.Some years later director Michael Rayburn came across said compilation (possibly in the R9.99-bin) and decided that “Technoblom” was the perfect musical zef for his movie.
Here is a clip from “Triomf”.“Noem my wat jy dink jy moet:
bokkie, skapie, engel is goed.
I wanna be your one and only
Technoblom.”Priceless.
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Superior shots by Pierre F. Lombard. “Upright” will be available for online purchase as soon as I get my ass into gear.
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Just recieved Ousus’ BOERETROOS album from the printers. Place your orders at mel.fomo@gmail.com. R135.00 including shipping.
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preview of the album “BOERETROOS”: Spieeltjie
Preview of the album “BOERETROOS” by Ousus.
The album will be released at the KKNK 2011 festival.
Watch this space for more information on how to purchase.
Spieëltjie by Melissa van der Spuy
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Some pictures of my instruments and the people I play with.
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Did the foley and track along with Jürgen von Wechmar for Koowee, MNet’s kiddies channel that launched two years ago. There were bouncing of netballs and snorting of pepper.
Recorded at Sunset Recording Studios.
Mastered by Tim Lengfeld.
(Source: vimeo.com)
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I played piano on Karen Zoid’s new album, “Terms and Conditions” and then ended up being in the video for “Do What You Do”.
My gorgeous Nord Electro also makes an appearance :-)
(Source: youtube.com)
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Plascon “Alter Ego”
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lovebot music video release
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Telefoonsentrale
Taken at Die Boer theatre. Melancholy robot.
I had a gig with Schalk Joubert last night. None of the audience members left before completion of said gig. Surely a milestone for Durbanville’s discernment!
I always forget that a gig with Schalk involves an afterparty. We lived it up with his groupies in the office/dressing room until 00:30 when a sense of responsibility kicked in and we decided to rather buy three bottles of wine and continue our soirée on Monterosso.
There was dancing, karate, dam-swimming and other activities. Upon waking this morning Chopper (who only had three cups of coffee and a cream soda) made the remark: “Last night: party animals, this morning: roadkill.”
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Some screenshots from the upcoming video for “Lovebot”.
Shot at Wechmarshof, Stellenbosch, where I currently have my production studio.
The video will be released on Monday 28 February my parents’ wedding anniversary.
