Skyscraper Stan

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Every five to ten years or so I stumble across a band/artist that just grabs me by the short and curlies. It’s often just a chance listening to a song with a special ‘something’ that makes me look them up. I can feel the excitement growing like an old-time prospector, catching a glint out of the corner of his eye and discovering a rich seam… :pick:
I’m aware this is more to do with how ‘receptive’ I am feeling in my personal life than it being objectively ‘great music’ :wink:

Besides the giants like Beatles, Pink Floyd, Nick Cave, Tom Waits & Radiohead, less popular artists that fall in this category include Pavlov’s Dog, Laurie Anderson, dEUS, MeWithoutYou, The Lonelyhearts and The Burning Hell.

Last night I was watching an Australian comedy Colin from Accounts and as the credits rolled, I noticed a cool alt-country tune. A couple of hours wrestling with the Google-beast later, I’m sitting listening to my new favourite musician Skyscraper Stan (from New Zealand, based in Oz) with a big grin on my face

The song below is a minor chord fingerpicking ballad (@trond :wink:), but he has a broad musical palate and serious lyric chops. Check his albums out.
I know this probably belongs in the 'what are you listening to’ thread, but I there is a missionary streak in this musical zealot…
Sue me :laughing:

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Thanks for that, Brian. Really enjoyed the lyrics and the finger picking.
Definitely a proper handle for a tall dude

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Shan’t be sueing, prosecuting, or even moving the Topic into the listening topic, Brian. Most enjoyable.

I see BalconyTV is a thing, some great recordings from the Balcony in downtown Johannesburg. But fear not, shall not present you with an opportun ity to sue by dropping in personal favourite.

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Enjoyed that Brian, regardless of where you post it. Keep spreading these obscure titbits pls. :sunglasses:

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Thanks Brian. I came here from that Locked thread. :grinning:

He looks good. I wish I’d known about the gig earlier. Will keep an eye out for future Melbourne shows.

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I forgot you guys in Oz are ahead of us (in more ways than one :rofl:)
If you ever get to see him, tell him his newest fan from the UK sent you :laughing:

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Hi Brian,
With a story like that, it deserves a topic in just chatting, I think too :sweat_smile: … super catchy :sunglasses:and it is now in my favorites and will look for it if I ever find time for it,
Greetings …

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Thanks for sharing, that was great!

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Great share Brian. That was a really good song and I will be checking out his album. He seemed like a really nice bloke with a great sense of humour.

P.S. We’ve recorded, Colin from accounts but not watched any of it yet but we’re looking forward to it.

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I’ve been mearning to get into Colin from Accounts, now you’ve given me another reason Brian!! The dude has some skills, will do some exploring into his stuff :+1:

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Cheers all :smiley:
A couple more tasty morsels for those who need a nudge to start trawling

In the Dylan/Cohen/Cash style of storytelling

and with full band backup for a ‘Talking Heads vibe’

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Really enjoyed that.
rhythm and vocal line pacing and lyrics make an excellent and remarkable combination.
I really need to put out more writing to perhaps once reach that level of writing. Inspiring!

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Have you ever tried using Shazam? If it’s a motion picture spundtrack I am sure it would pick it up.

Great tune nice catch Brian!