“The blues are the roots and the other musics are the fruits. It's better keeping the roots alive, because it means better fruits from now on. The blues are the roots of all American music. As long as American music survives, so will the blues.”

~ Willie Dixon

More blues (and some shameless self-promotion) this week as I share some more home demos of rearranged blues standards in the lead up to the gig with my side project, Tuco’s Grill in a couple of weeks. I also have a look at how songs can be rearranged, repurposed and wonder how to tell when you’ve gone too far! Tuco’s Grill @ Club Altona Sun 6th March, 3.30pm 113 Civic Parade, Altona Follow Tuco’s Grill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tucosgrillband #blues #bluesmusic #bluesband #melbourneblues #livegig #SanzMantra #SanzMantraStudio #tucosgrill #tucosgrillband #stevierayvaughan #buddyguy #maryhadalittlelamb #themeters #cissystrut #jjcale #cocaine

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Sanz Mantra Studio Take a look behind the studio door with Melbourne musician Mark Hughes aka Sanz Mantra, as he shares the creation and launch of his debut album. Follow Sanz Mantra Studio for unique insights into songwriting, studio sessions and gigs, as well as interviews with other musicians. Looking at everything from new tech to classic techniques, as well as the balancing act of being an artist, working musician and guitar teacher and dealing with the occasional, existential wear and tear of cover gigs.

Sanz Mantra Studio is a refreshingly candid podcast made by a musician for music lovers.

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Songs featured in this week’s episode:

Cocaine – J.J. Cale https://open.spotify.com/track/6G3NoUqDpqD3Rgfel2pD6s?si=e05da9d7b33a41a8

Cissy Strut – The Meters https://open.spotify.com/track/0WSlOSMLJWoWUpWci9nnRb?si=4d0d8daf818646a7

Buddy Guy https://open.spotify.com/track/5c4D5oNoHM2ZCxiA1j38px?si=ab62e8363611408d

Mary Had a Little Lamb – Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble https://open.spotify.com/track/0nFZ2HQRnIxiwraCm2X6Uq?si=7c5561d79d054433

Mother Popcorn - Pt. 1 – James Brown

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“The blues is a mighty long road. Or it could be a river, one that twists and turns and flows into a sea of limitless musical potential." ~ Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) Yes, this week I have the blues. But in a good way! Leading up to my blues band side project, ‘Tuco’s Grill’ playing its debut gig on March 6, I take a look at everything blue and share some exclusive, unreleased demos along the way, as well as some vintage recordings from the Melbourne live scene in the 90s. Lord have mercy! Tuco’s Grill @ Club Altona Sun 6th March, 3.30pm 113 Civic Parade, Altona Follow Tuco’s Grill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tucosgrillband #blues #bluesmusic #bluesband #melbourneblues #livegig #SanzMantra #SanzMantraStudio #tbonewalker #kennyburrell #stevierayvaughan #buddyguy #ericclapton #johnleehooker #santana #albertking #janisjoplin #freddieking #jimihendrix #robertcray #thebeatles #vincejones #bbking #pinkfloyd

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Sanz Mantra Studio Take a look behind the studio door with Melbourne musician Mark Hughes aka Sanz Mantra, as he shares the creation and launch of his debut album. Follow Sanz Mantra Studio for unique insights into songwriting, studio sessions and gigs, as well as interviews with other musicians. Looking at everything from new tech to classic techniques, as well as the balancing act of being an artist, working musician and guitar teacher and dealing with the occasional, existential wear and tear of cover gigs.

Sanz Mantra Studio is a refreshingly candid podcast made by a musician for music lovers.

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - 18th Feb 2022

This week’s recommendations as featured on the Sanz Mantra Studio podcast

Call It Stormy Monday - T-Bone Walker Chitlins Con Carne - Kenny Burrell Mary Had a Little Lamb - Stevie Ray Vaughan Leave My Girl Alone - Buddy Guy Five Long Years - Eric Clapton The Healer - John Lee Hooker, Santana Crosscut Saw - Albert King Ball and Chain - Janis Joplin, Big Brother & The Holding Company Going Down - Freddie King Red House - Live San Diego Sports Arena, May 25, 1969 - Jimi Hendrix Smoking Gun - Robert Cray I Want You (She’s So Heavy) - Remastered 2009 - The Beatles If You’re Going To The City - Vince Jones Blue Shadows - B.B. King Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-5) - Pink Floyd

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When is a song that sounds like another a hat-tip and when is it a rip-off?

And in music, is there anything that isn’t an echo in some way of what came before it? These questions and more remain unanswered in this week’s episode, but I do share some new (old) music, as my gig with my blues side-project, ‘Tuco’s Grill’ gets closer!

Tuco's Grill - live at Club Altona - Sun 6th March, 3.30pm 113 Civic Parade, Altona

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Sanz Mantra Studio Take a look behind the studio door with Melbourne musician Mark Hughes aka Sanz Mantra, as he shares the creation and launch of his debut album. Follow Sanz Mantra Studio for unique insights into songwriting, studio sessions and gigs, as well as interviews with other musicians. Looking at everything from new tech to classic techniques, as well as the balancing act of being an artist, working musician and guitar teacher and dealing with the occasional, existential wear and tear of cover gigs.

Sanz Mantra Studio is a refreshingly candid podcast made by a musician for music lovers.

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HIGHLY SIMILAR - 11th Feb 2022

Fields of Gold - Sting Whole Wide World - Wreckless Eric If I Could Fly - Joe Satriani Viva La Vida - Coldplay I Don’t Wanna Dance - Split Enz That’s Really Super, Supergirl - XTC You Can’t Catch Me - Chuck Berry Come Together - The Beatles Layla - Derek & The Dominos In Love - Prince He’s So Fine - The Chiffons My Sweet Lord - George Harrison

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To Spotify or not to Spotify? - that is the question. Obviously the answer in this instance is yes, but this week I delve into the recent Joe Rogan/Neil Young controversy and have a deeper look at what it means to be an artist on the popular music streaming platform. Also in this episode I preview another new track from my forthcoming album, as well as share another Highly Recommended playlist on Spotify. (Oh, the irony).

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED – 28th Jan 2022

The Silent Crowd (Instrumental Mix) - Sanz Mantra Polyghost - Bonobo, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Heaven Of My Own - Dallas Woods, Miiesha Happiness Is Falling Down - Lyndon Wesley Better Days - Baker Boy, Dallas Woods, Sampa the Great Corporation - Jack White I Can’t Get Next To You - Al Green Skating - Vince Guaraldi I Feel Sanctified - Commodores School Days - Live - Stanley Clarke Let The Good Times Roll – Freddie King Cantaloupe Island – Herbie Hancock

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Look out for the instrumental mix of my single, The Silent Crowd in this week’s soundtrack music-themed episode - featuring some of my past soundtrack music pieces as well as an exclusive podcast-only premiere of my EPIC voiceover melodrama “Escape From Preston Woolies”!

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Sanz Mantra Studio Take a look behind the studio door with Melbourne musician Mark Hughes aka Sanz Mantra, as he shares the creation and launch of his debut album. Follow Sanz Mantra Studio for unique insights into songwriting, studio sessions and gigs, as well as interviews with other musicians. Looking at everything from new tech to classic techniques, as well as the balancing act of being an artist, working musician and guitar teacher and dealing with the occasional, existential wear and tear of cover gigs.

Sanz Mantra Studio is a refreshingly candid podcast made by a musician for music lovers.

LISTEN TO MY LATEST SINGLE ‘THE SILENT CROWD’ HERE https://open.spotify.com/album/0g9MzyfRhH8q3MBZL53gxt?si=LRI_HnulQ8yY_tjpS9C1KQ SIGN UP TO THE SANZ MANTRA VIP CLUB FOR PRE-RELEASE ACCESS, EXCLUSIVE CONTENT & MORE https://sanzmantra.com

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED – 28th Jan 2022 Bundle Of Joy - Michael Giacchino Adventure Calling - Michael Giacchino American Beauty - Thomas Newman Any Other Name - Thomas Newman Aaina - Thomas Newman Already Gone - Thomas Newman Writing’s On The Wall - Thomas Newman EVE - Thomas Newman Follow The Flower - Christophe Beck Wish You Were Here - Christophe Beck Bramasole - Christophe Beck Katherine’s Fountain - Christophe Beck Prologue: One Ring To Rule Them All - Howard Shore The Caverns Of Isengard - Howard Shore The Departure Of Boromir - Howard Shore The Road Goes Ever On...Pt 1. - Howard Shore Long Ways To Go Yet/“Gollum’s Song” (feat. Emilinia Torrini) - Howard Shore Into The West - Annie Lennox - Howard Shore Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close - piano by Jean-Yves Thibaudet - Alexandre Desplat Mr. Moustafa - Alexandre Desplat Amy - Alexandre Desplat Obituary - Alexandre Desplat Elisa’s Theme - Alexandre Desplat E.T. - End Credits - John Williams

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This week I tackle mixing my next single ‘City Shrink’ myself, and unpack the pros and cons that come with doing that. I also look at a selection of some classic and newer moody pop songs in the same vein as City Shrink, in this week’s Highly Recommended playlist.

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - 21st Jan 2022

The Lady Don’t Mind - Talking Heads

Dinner With Delores - Prince

Senses Working Overtime - XTC

World Where You Live - Crowded House

Friendly Fire - Sean Ono Lennon

Crossing The Rubicon - Anoushka Shankar

Visions - Stevie Wonder

Wait Until Tomorrow - Jimi Hendrix

White Gloves - Khruangbin

D.C. - Died Pretty

Together - William Shatner

Tailwhip- Men I Trust

I’m Gonna Live In My Own Big World - Dave Graney & The Coral Snakes

Skiptracing- Mild High Club

The Silent Crowd - The Silent Crowd

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NEW! NEW! NEW! - REMIX, SEGMENTS, UNRELEASED TRACKS, GIG RECAPS & MORE!!

Happy New Year People!

I’m very excited to offer up the first episode of 2022 and share some new music, news, insights and more, in a revamped format this week which I’m hoping you’ll agree was worth waiting for!

Check out the NEW REMIX of The Silent Crowd by Nigel Derricks as well as my new segment, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED – Spotify playlist link and track list below.

Let me know what you think of the new format in the comments – I’d love to hear your thoughts!

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Highly Recommended – 14th Jan 2022 Tesselation - Mild High Club Slowdance – Mndsgn 1983...(A Merman I Should Turn To Be) - Jimi Hendrix Diamonds And Pearls - Marcin Wasilewski Trio Rock Dust Light Star - Jamiroquai Massive - Corey Wong, Joe Satriani Baby Let’s Make It Real – Eels ... 6.4 = Make Out - Gary Wilson Journey to Love - Stanley Clarke Luiza - Raphael Rabello The Silent Crowd - Sanz Mantra

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This week I take a trip down memory lane via Dixon’s Recycled Records store, as well as sharing some not-to-be-missed gig moments. I also preview another new track from my album, called ‘Heaven and Earth’.

Till next week-Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

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