Here I am singing solo at Wax Lyrical songwriters night, Hardiman's Hotel, Kensington, VIC, back in March '08. "Reason or Rhyme" copyright 1992 L. Jackson. Filmed by Tangled Media Productions.
I'm laughing and shaking my head because I mess up words in the first AND second verses. The correct lyrics can be heard in the demo mp3 in the player. The low and very high vox in the chorus in this video mimics Ngoomboojarra's didgeridoo line which you can also hear in the demo mp3.
Influences
Inspired vocally and creatively by Joan Sutherland, Peggy Lee, Eartha Kitt, Buffy St Marie, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Nina Simone, Yma Sumac, Patsy Kline, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, Nina Hagen, and Kate Bush..
Inspired musically by everything from classical through to folk music, show tunes, heavy metal, country, rock, jazz, and blues.
Yeah.. I always wanted to be a comedienne, but with Pluto in the 12th and Saturn conjunct my ascendant what chance did I have? So I went for music - equally as terrifying, at least as creative, and probably generally more satisfying than comedy...
I'm guessing.
Anyway, I started studying music at 9 years of age - winning the under 17 years open section (vocal) of the City of Sydney Eisteddfod at the age of 13 and gaining entry to the Conservatorium of Music high school as a soprano.
Since then my vocal style has changed from classical to - modern.
I have been a member of many groups, trios and duos - country,
rock, alternative, avant-guard, jazz, blues and even
heavy metal, doing back-up harmony vocals and
lead vocals, and had my own originals band -
"Lee and the Strangers".
However the bulk of my live performance work was as
a solo singer/guitarist.
I did this for almost 20 years, mainly in the pubs,
restaurants and clubs of Sydney.
Apart from a couple of happy years with the Cordon Blue
Agency in Sydney, I did most of the booking, organizing,
advertising, and setting up the sound, for my shows. Not too
hard when you're a soloist I suppose. But educational nonetheless.
I have also done voice/overs for commercial radio and
television, and studied acting at the Ensemble Theatre
with Hayes Gordon, and with Sandra Lee Patterson
at "C" for Casting in Sydney.
More recently, after spending 6 years in sunny Brisbane,
and singing with Ella and the Ways, Playground, and the
wonderful Mystic Blues Band, I moved to (cooler) Melbourne
Loving it so far!
I am proud to have studied with the following singing teachers:
(In chronological order)
The Beautiful Miss Neta Maughan (also the best Piano teacher in the WORLD for those who paid attention) ,, (I might be biased) ,, (and I wish I'd paid attention)
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ignore what vin says!! he's NOT decent ... why i heard him say a rude word once! (think it was POO!)
"once upon a time .. (advertisements for western patriarchal judeo christian role defining paradigm) .. they lived happily ever after (for they partook of the well of prozac)"
i think my work here is done.
please make all abusive responses as creative as possible for my reading pleasure.
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sO.. you wanted to be a CLOWN eh?? guess, we have something in common,, I wanted to run away to join the circus and do Horse tricks.. but instead.. I think I am a Clown.!!and part time Artist... I bet ya..why?? Cause Im a Leo, in the 5th house of Pleasure.. hahaaaa..
((hows it going my dear friend.. )) Your the greatest.. and I know good character, regardless, whether your a clown or with Jazzy Wisdom...
FASTRACK EP LAUNCH Fri Sept 11th @ Ding Dong Lounge
18 Market Lane, Melbourne
Contact us for presale tix $10 ($12 at door)
We have be tearing up stages all year, its finally time to release our debut EP. This will be our biggest show to date, so bring your ass down to the ding dong lounge, tell your friends and drink a shit load of beer. We are gonna give you a party you will never forget.
Hey there, Here's one from left field... Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat? A while back I came across some very disturbing information, which inspired me to make this video: Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4 Both artistic (ensure you've good enough sound to enjoy the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice. Though the source materials are somewhat aged, the fundamentals remain relevant today. I encourage all to visit the YouTube web page above to learn more (Show your support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly re-post and circulate as widely as possible. Help to raise awareness. Say have you checked out my web site (www.faberoptime.com) recently? Take care and keep in touch. Best, Faber. "Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."
Thanks for the add! Good to have you as a friend! So great to see the internet in action this way, shortening distances between people. :) I hope all's well with you and that you enjoy checking out my web site at www.faberoptime.com some time. For occasional, new, refreshing, insightful and (possibly?!) valuable content, I encourage you to sign up for my free newsfeed/email newsletter (using the form on site at page right - high quality, low quantity, no spam!). Oh and you might like to take a look at some of my vids on my YouTube channel too! www.youtube.com/faberoptime Take care and keep in touch. Best, Faber. "Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."
I'm happy to say that my new "Far and Wide" album is finished and finaly available on iTunes, Napster, Amazon, etc... Please, if you are interested, check out my page for the info and links!!! Thanks in advance! All my best, Ilya!
hey hey sageylee had a listen to your songs, hehe very cool! i cant speak for the band when i say this but i love country and folk music and your music is very loveable. keep it up and keep in touch, if ya get a chance have a listen to fastrack we are very different from what your sound is but let us know what you think!
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