When a Song is a Movie

I haven't heard a new song for a while that has affected me as much as "Walt Grace's Submarine Test, January 1967".  Putting aside being a parochial John Mayer fan for a moment, if you are a student of music and songwriting this song should be in your textbook.  Its from the latest John Mayer album "Born and Raised".  There are many great tracks on this album and tomorrow I may just as easily have a new favourite. Today it is 'Walt Grace' especially because to listen closely and study this song you can learn so much about good songwriting. Walt Grace is home-made submarine pilot. He's a fictional character Mayer created who against the odds and mocking of his friends and family, designs and builds a submarine in his basement to travel under the sea to Japan.

Mullane's Train

Andrew Mullane performs his solo piano arrangement of John Mayer's song "Stop This Train".

"A Life in the Day"

"A Life In The Day" from John Mayer on Vimeo.

John Mayer in Melbourne

Over the weekend we made a quick dash to Melbourne to catch the John Mayer concert at Rod Laver Arena.  What’s not to love about John Mayer... What he does is provide something for everyone, in the disguise of a pop concert. Every aspect of his song writing, arrangements and playing is so well crafted. Not in a deceitful or pretentious sense, but as another musician or music fan you can't help but learn or take away something special from his performances.