silverwoodstudio
"Silverwoodstudio creates the sound of now. An eclectic blend of contemporary and classic presents itself as an unexpected parcel that invites the listener to peel away as many layers as they choose. Whether you explore the depths, or prefer to lightly skim the surface, these diverse and talented musicians and studio artists will rise to to meet you!"
The three distinctive songwriting styles of Leo, Jake and Rob Barrer blend in a variety of genres from Accoustic Folk to Pop Rock! Silverwood Radio Hub! hosted at IACMusic(Our radio stations feature excellent indie music from a variety of genres and artists.)'Fame and Glory station' - (Popular Independant hits.)'The Black Sheep station' - (Odd and Eccentric tunes.)'The Sad Songs station' - (Melancholy, Eerie music.)
'New Zealand Music station' - (Homegrown, Kiwi music.)
BIO:
Leo Haszard graduated from the Nelson School of Music in 2004 (with excellence) where he was a member of ‘Skirmish’.
He plays a variety of instruments, and is a prolific songwriter.Jake Barrer has a great Progressive Rock repertoire, and writes music, lyrics, plays lead and rhythm guitars, and is a sound engineer. Jake also has a great voice, and sings on vocals and backings. He lives on the West Coast, playing local gig's with his band; ‘Chill’m’.
Rob Barrer has been in many bands, (The best known being the 80's band The Cube - From Christchurch's band scene). As well as being the manager of "Silverwoodstudio", Rob is a multi-instrumentalist, and writes/arranges a number of catchy, original songs.Ana Iti is a talented young singer songwriter, currently studying Fine Arts at Canterbury University. Ana's voice is distinctive, and her lyrics are insightful and intellectual.
Lori Asquith is currently in Wellington. She attended the Nelson School of Music with Leo, (Also a member of the Band ‘Skirmish’). Lori plays guitar, writes and has a rich, warm vocal delivery.
Hannibal plays bass, he has played with Rob for over 15 years. He also has had a hand in teaching guitar to both Jake and Leo since they were young
winter of 2007 they all got together for a week of 24/7 recording and the album Firefly was created with a number of new songs. Gondwana, a didgeridoo and classical guitar tune conceived by Leo was put online and reached # no.1 in the ‘World Genre’ and eventually became the Kiac Song of the year winning a Golden Kayak award in 2008. In fact Silverwoodstudio was nominated for 3 awards in 3 separate genres by the IAIA (International Academy of Independent Artists) out of 35,000 tunes. At an online broadcast to 87,000 listeners they won all three. With You Now won best Live Performance for 2007. Membrane over Liquid Velvet won best Ambient Song for 2007 and Gondwana best World Music song for 2007.
winter of 2007 they all got together for a week of 24/7 recording and the album Firefly was created with a number of new songs. Gondwana, a didgeridoo and classical guitar tune conceived by Leo was put online and reached # no.1 in the ‘World Genre’ and eventually became the Kiac Song of the year winning a Golden Kayak award in 2008. In fact Silverwoodstudio was nominated for 3 awards in 3 separate genres by the IAIA (International Academy of Independent Artists) out of 35,000 tunes. At an online broadcast to 87,000 listeners they won all three. With You Now won best Live Performance for 2007. Membrane over Liquid Velvet won best Ambient Song for 2007 and Gondwana best World Music song for 2007.
In the winter of 2007 they all got together for a week of 24/7 recording and the album Firefly was created with a number of new songs. Gondwana, a didgeridoo and classical guitar tune conceived by Leo was put online and reached # no.1 in the ‘World Genre’ and eventually became the Kiac Song of the year winning a Golden Kayak award in 2008. In fact Silverwoodstudio was nominated for 3 awards in 3 separate genres by the IAIA (International Academy of Independent Artists) out of 35,000 tunes. At an online broadcast to 87,000 listeners they won all three. With You Now won best Live Performance for 2007. Membrane over Liquid Velvet won best Ambient Song for 2007 and Gondwana best World Music song for 2007.
ask anyone who knows me and they'll tell you...I'm a sucker for didgereedoo, but this is outstanding! The production on this tune is clear as a mountain spring beckoning you inward and onward into a sweeping instrumental panorama, that builds to a powerful rhythmic shift at the halfway mark. There isn't enough hyperbole to encompass the coolness of Gondwana
Holding this song by SilverwoodStudio in ash doodles till I sort my life out today. Ok that day passed and I figured it out. I just needed more sugar in my coffee :) One thing that I've always wanted to do in my life is to live in a lighthouse. There's something about a lighthouse that fascinates me. I then saw some shows about lighthouses and how they look inside and I realized it would be quite a narrow place to try and live your life. So perhaps living in a little cottage next to a lighthouse would be a bit more comfortable. Then I saw one of the most horrific documentary's The Great Tsunami of August 26, 1883 from the Explosion of the Krakatau Volcano in Indonesia. There was about 20 minutes warning for so many to run from the gigantic waterwaves. Many died just from the poisonous toxins from the violent volcanic explosion, but I remember the lighthouse keeper survived, though his family did not. The lighthouse was ripped away. I no longer want to live in a lighthouse. So my dreams are back to living in a magnificent castle someday. Back to your song SilverwoodStudio. This remix is really beautiful. Your song info describes a metaphor A woman ageing/global warming theme. I love these songs with a message to the world that we Must wake up to what we are really allowing to happen to mother earth. They say...God would never let the earth be destroyed. Let's help him keep it healthy. Thank you for writing this song.-
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