Brian
@selftort
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Sydney, NSW Australia
Joined Jun 6, 2005
An aging rocker who won't give the game away. Now in my 50s I played in a band "Sirrah" in the 70s in which I played lead guitar. After "Sirrah" broke up I got involved in marriage and family and commenced to practice as a lawyer in Sydney, Australia. Still married with 2 kids, Nick who is 24 and Emma who is 21. In the 90s I was involved in my kids' P&C Association. We were organising a "dinner dance" but had no money for a band. I decided to put an ad in the school's newsletter to see if anyone was interested in forming a "pick up" band. Got three replies and the band "Mid Life Crisis" was formed. We stayed together for a number of years before it got too hard for us to all get together to practice. I then decided to go the "one man band" route and scored a regular gig at the Mortdale Hotel in 2000 which I continue to play. The gig is mainly covers but I am gradually throwing a lot more originals in.
Had a number of songs that I'd written and decided to get a CD recorded. Found a wonderful guy by the name of Stewart Havill who runs "Sound Dog Recording" and over time was able to record my debut CD "N.I.C" which was released in March, 2006. Tracks from the CD have gained airplay in a number of community radio stations in Australia. Tracks have also been picked up by ichannelmusic.com for its internet station. Have collaborated with artists such as Alexis Van Eeckout and Lex Zaleta and am in the process of recording my second CD as well as a CD of collabs with Lex.
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CarolDouglas
Jun 16, 2010
Hi Brian,
Just came by to say congratulations on getting your new album "Tortology" out... I wish you pots of luck with it.
Three of my favorites for sure are:
1) your co-write with Nigel "Just keep breathing"
2) "Can't stop thinking about you"
3) one of my all time favorites of yours "Holding court in King Street"
What great lyrics, and very much a thought provoking track.
Thanks so much for including two of our co-writes (and the Radio Caroline intro. of "Two grand wager")
That's very novel, and I feel mighty honoured.
Carol.
Pine
Jul 08, 2009
Hey Brian...Just because it's cooled off a bit Down Under, it's hotter than Hades here! Wrote a song in honor of the heat...stop over to my cyber studio and have a listen!
hope your well mate...miss chattin' with ya...
Pine
Jun 18, 2009
Hi Brain...Just stopping by to say hello and share a new post with ya. I'm having a go at an all acoustic blues about the dangers of excess...lol...my Life's major :-)) Hope all is well Down Under!
http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7706102
Pine
May 02, 2009
Hey ST...forgot to ask ya when you thought "Tortology" might be released. I'm up for a trade if you are...
Hope you are having a great Fall season so far...leaves will be coming back on the trees here next week.... :-)) Pine
Pine
Apr 28, 2009
Hi Brian! Great to hear from ya man...sorry for the slow response...been a busy bee here what with it being Spring on the farm and all. I'll send you a pm or maybe an email if i can resurrect your addy...had a hard drive crash in Feb and lost alot of stuff.
Thanks for all the great reviews my friend...really appreciate your kind words and support. Means alot coming from you.
Moonlight Label
Apr 25, 2009
Nice to know you!
Have a Great weekend and keep in touch...
Take care,
MC
Pine
Dec 22, 2008
Unbelievable! I just sent you a message and then went to my homepage...and there found a message from you!! Is that freaky or what after like months with no contact! Cool though...means we're on the same page somewhere somehow :-))
Glad ya liked the goat romp...and i hope you get over here to visit. Tennessee is about a 12 hour drive from here...but a very scenic one. Where are you mostly? At the new Mix? You like it there? This place is about to get more user friendly and i like all the features here. Anyhow...happy holidays and stay in touch...great to hear from you!
Pine
Bob Forbes
Oct 10, 2008
Hi Brian - good to hear from you mate! Always a treat getting a Selftort review - they're the best, and I really have appreciated them ; ))
Cheers, Bob
CarolDouglas
Aug 30, 2008
Brian, thanks a million for our fun collaboration on "Give us some time out" ....it's got exactly the kind of "attitude" that I wanted, and is high in the Charts here considering I only added it yesterday.
Again, it shows clearly how versatile you are, and I look forward to getting our other co-write when it's finished.
Cheers,
Carol.x
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Greetings from Adelaide, adn sorry for my tardiness in replying... Thanks for accepting my friend request, much appreciated :)! Take it easy, Mauri.