40somethingcoverartist

I am still here. 🤙 Loadshedding and other side hustles are just getting in the way of releasing some new videos. I have so much planned but time is my enemy at the moment. Hang in there I will be releasing something soon. 😅🎙️🎸

I know I have been a bit quiet. Just finishing some editing on my latest wedding...then I will be working on the next video. Track has already been recorded. Hope you are all doing well. :)

Will I ever get this chance before it is too late.... Sometimes I really envy these guys. Even in his 60s Morten Harket is still performing in front of thousands!!

Some magic happened last night. Further sound proofing my little study/home studio and we recorded a new track.
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Difference in size is staggering. Itching to record now...😁

Lonestar - Amazed (Official Music Video)

So I guess...this will be the next track coming your way... ;)

What a song!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-skFgrV59A

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Incoming....

I really want to take my vocal recordings to another level. So I have decided to acquire this amazing studio cardiod pattern microphone.

The Rode NT1...is meant to replace the Rode NT1A...which was interestingly used by John Lennon, Rod Stewart and Billy Idol, just to name a few...to record their vocals in studio.

The next song I plan on recording will be with this new studio microphone.

"Everything about the Rode NT1-A makes it perfect for recording vocals. From it's high sensitivity to the fact that it only produces 5dB of self-noise, which is super low so as not to interfere with your recordings. Of course, it's not only made for vocals." 🎙

Excited about this one and to see what difference it will make! 😃

NEW - Take on me - A-HA (Ruan Cowley Cover)

So...after more than a month of editing late nights and going back and forth and changing scenes. I bring to you probably my most ambitious project yet. I hope you will be able to see the amount of effort that has gone into this video. I love this song...my goodness I am glad I managed to release my own spin on it along with some familiar scenes from the original video.

My wife, Tammy and my 3 kids Nicole, Owen and Logan all played a pivotal part in helping make my vision a reality.

Hope you enjoy it!




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi3zIdKtnKY

NEW - Take on me - A-HA (Ruan Cowley Cover) This song needs absolutely no introduction. It is timeless...when it came out in 1985 it was way ahead of its' time. For some of you who have seen my cover v...

New music video is complete. Will be uploading to YouTube this evening. I am so excited to share this one with all of you.

I spent over a month working on this one! 😅

I am growing impatient to finish this music video but I promise you it is going to be so worth the wait. Here is another sneak preview of what we managed to accomplish. My whole little family took part in this one...even my wife. 😍

If you are a fan of A-ha and Take on me...you know exactly why I had to put this part in the video.

One of the hardest covers I have ever sang and probably one of the music videos that required the most effort to put together. Excited to share the final video with you in a week's time.
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I've been losing you - A-HA (Ruan Cowley Cover)

Can you believe I am almost on 10k views on this music video we put together more than 18 months ago? Pity I don't get any remuneration and it all goes to A-ha. Oh well...it was still fun.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3qZtn3IkBI

I've been losing you - A-HA (Ruan Cowley Cover) I like A-Ha, I really like their music. This is the third song of theirs I have recorded in my little home studio. I've been losing you is one of those rare ...

Songwriting Hit Mastery: Lyric Writing, Music Theory

I just signed up for this course on Udemy.

https://www.udemy.com/course/songwriting-hit-mastery/

I think it is time I start thinking of singing my own songs and equipping myself with the skills to write them. Never too old to learn something new. :)

Songwriting Hit Mastery: Lyric Writing, Music Theory Song Writing with Melissa Peirce (#1 Hit Songwriter), Music Composition, Lyrics, Music Theory, Chords & Melody

So I had my other two children with me again for the holidays. They humoured their dad and agreed to take part in his latest music video. Planning something really special for you...

Which song would you like to see me do next? :)

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My new music video is up on my YouTube Channel. Another A-ha 80s hit. "Manhattan Skyline". Link in the comments. Hope you enjoy :) :) :).

Little sneak preview of what I am working on...
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Time to shoot some greenscreen footage for the new music video.

Track has been recorded. Tonight we shoot the video. This is one from my all time favourite 80s band. Will give you two clues...

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Working on another track and video for you. Really excited about it!

I have finally finished shooting all the weddings for 2021...so now I can concentrate on my music again. 2022 we going to make sure to get a better balance between the photography business and what I would like to accomplish with this page and my singing. Watch this space :D :D :D.

Wow man...how awesome it was to sing with these two gentlemen. Warren and Luke Shaw. Members of the band "Third Degree" in East London. Really hope I get to perform with them again one day!

Keith Urban - Somebody Like You (Official Music Video)

I am itching to record a country song. What do you think?

This sounds like the perfect choice...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiBinM-f-Pk

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John Mayer - Last Train Home (Ballad Version - Official Video)

Now this just hits all the right feelings...have a listen. :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT8SYItNvKg

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Elvis Blue - Goud In Die Vuur

Ai man...lekker om na sulke musiek te luister. Well done Elvis Blue.
Ek like die song stukkend!!

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So I bought my 4 year old a toy drum set. He is loving it and he is most definitely musical. Will be nurturing this talent he has and make sure he starts developing it. Next music video we will most definitely be using this little drum set. Thanks Toys R Us South Africa...these toy instruments are really great.

a-ha - The Sun Always Shines on T.V. (Official Video)

I have decided to record my own version of this awesome song by A-ha. For those who have been following me for a while now...you will know I am a big fan and have recorded 3 of their songs already. This one is most definitely on the list now. 😀🎤🎸

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3ir9HC9vYg

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When your little boy wants to pose his little toy guitar with daddy's new guitar...😊

Thanks Bothners Musical Instruments I can't wait to start playing this gorgeous instrument and use it in my music videos.

After 8 months...we have finally released another cover song and video. I really wanted to try something different this time around.

You are loved (Josh Groban)...it is more than just a song. It is a beautiful message.

Link is in the comments...please share this one far and wide.

Knowing we are loved unconditionally, during these times is the one thing we can hold on to. God is amazing.

Blessings
Ruan

Finally finished recording and editing my latest cover song. Completely different to anything you have heard me sing before. Shooting the video next weekend! So you can expect a new music video soon after that!
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New Sensation - INXS (Ruan Cowley Cover)

While I am busy working on the next track and video...remember this one Logan and I did? One of the first...and I pulled out all the stops with the editing. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrMDkCoXdzk

New Sensation - INXS (Ruan Cowley Cover) One of my favourite bands of all time and most definitely my most favourite song of theirs. Some INXS coming at ya...with my little boy joining in on the jam...

I've been losing you - A-HA (Ruan Cowley Cover)

Exactly 1 year ago we put together this cover version of A-Ha's, I've been losing you. Seems like it is starting to get some more views. Check it out if you haven't done so yet. Awesome song!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3qZtn3IkBI

I've been losing you - A-HA (Ruan Cowley Cover) I like A-Ha, I really like their music. This is the third song of theirs I have recorded in my little home studio. I've been losing you is one of those rare ...