When it comes to technology, I am incompetent. This was never better demonstrated than my interview with Karyn Hay on Radio National this morning. I’d expected to have one song off my new album NAKED TRUTHS played on this show and was delighted to hear that they would in fact be playing three. I duly sent them three songs.
But being the idiot that I am, I did not double check the mp3s I sent and when listening to the show this morning discovered — to my shock, horror, and breath-stealing embarrassment — that two of the songs I’d sent them were just guitar and voice demos.
These were aired in the show and anyone listening would now think they were the actual tracks off the album and were most likely unimpressed. What a wasted opportunity.
I can’t turn back time. What’s happened has happened. The best I can do is to let you hear what was meant to be played.
For the song THIS IS NEW YORK, this is what you should have heard.
Lesson learned. I will try to do better next time.
Great song John. I loved it. Cheers!!
I love it John. A nice sound, great lyrics and a very catchy tune. Thank you.
Just love this John. You have a certain “flavor” to your songs!
I quite liked the raw acoustic sound. Regards
Wonderful, more full bodied this version, Bravo.
They were still great in their raw state aand hey there’s a heap of us who are technosaurus!!
Look forward to album coming out.
Kia kaha
Lovely. When available to purchase?
Thanks, Amanda. Should be available early August at the latest. John
This is great John , such a catchy tune, give us more.
Thanks for qualifying that. I thought maybe you were playing it live. This is way cool!
Love this!
I reiterate the above comments. My New York City hubby gives his hearty approval as well. Wish we still had our radio show, we’d push it for all it’s worth!
Great listening John. Keep it coming
Loved it. Unique sound. Are you doing a tour with the release John? Kind regards Liz Heenan, Kakanui Live Music.
Thank you, Liz. Sadly I am still in recovery mode after a fairly traumatic and severely debilitating kidney transplant. I’m gaining strength and endurance slowly but surely. When I feel I will be able to fulfil live engagements I’ll publicise the fact. And I will certainly bear your interest in mind. Take care, John
I am really sorry to hear that. I hope you have a full recovery . Take care and my best wishes to you. You are a gifted musician and I hope you will around for a long time for us all to enjoy. Kind regards Liz.
I first heard your “This is New York” track on Graeme Fyffe’s Radio Dunedin show and it immediately resignated with me. Great sound, excellent lyrics.
Now to locate and purchase the album here in California.