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“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 AltonaSun 6th March, 3.30pm113 Civic Parade, AltonaFollow 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.
 
LISTEN TO MY LATEST SINGLE ‘THE SILENT CROWD’ HEREhttps://open.spotify.com/album/0g9MzyfRhH8q3MBZL53gxt?si=LRI_HnulQ8yY_tjpS9C1KQSIGN UP TO THE SANZ MANTRA VIP CLUB FOR PRE-RELEASE ACCESS, EXCLUSIVE CONTENT & MORE https://sanzmantra.com
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Songs featured in this week’s episode:
 
Cocaine – J.J. Calehttps://open.spotify.com/track/6G3NoUqDpqD3Rgfel2pD6s?si=e05da9d7b33a41a8
 
Cissy Strut – The Metershttps://open.spotify.com/track/0WSlOSMLJWoWUpWci9nnRb?si=4d0d8daf818646a7
 
Buddy Guyhttps://open.spotify.com/track/5c4D5oNoHM2ZCxiA1j38px?si=ab62e8363611408d
 
Mary Had a Little Lamb – Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Troublehttps://open.spotify.com/track/0nFZ2HQRnIxiwraCm2X6Uq?si=7c5561d79d054433
 
Mother Popcorn - Pt. 1 – James Brown
https://open.spotify.com/track/6mRWYqhRPJVyYpLOLvbtRg?si=932cca1360504c99
 
 
 
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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 AltonaSun 6th March, 3.30pm113 Civic Parade, AltonaFollow 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.
 
LISTEN TO MY LATEST SINGLE ‘THE SILENT CROWD’ HEREhttps://open.spotify.com/album/0g9MzyfRhH8q3MBZL53gxt?si=LRI_HnulQ8yY_tjpS9C1KQSIGN UP TO THE SANZ MANTRA VIP CLUB FOR PRE-RELEASE ACCESS, EXCLUSIVE CONTENT & MORE https://sanzmantra.com
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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 WalkerChitlins Con Carne - Kenny BurrellMary Had a Little Lamb - Stevie Ray VaughanLeave My Girl Alone - Buddy GuyFive Long Years - Eric ClaptonThe Healer - John Lee Hooker, SantanaCrosscut Saw - Albert KingBall and Chain - Janis Joplin, Big Brother & The Holding CompanyGoing Down - Freddie KingRed House - Live San Diego Sports Arena, May 25, 1969 - Jimi HendrixSmoking Gun - Robert CrayI Want You (She’s So Heavy) - Remastered 2009 - The BeatlesIf You’re Going To The City - Vince JonesBlue Shadows - B.B. KingShine 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, 3.30pm113 Civic Parade, Altona
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#tribute #ripoff #melbourneblues #tucosgrill #sting #joesatriani #coldplay #splitenz #wrecklesseric #xtc #chuckberry #thebeatles #derekandthedominos #prince #thechiffons #georgeharrison #SanzMantra #SanzMantraStudio #musicpodcast #melbournemusician
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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’ HEREhttps://open.spotify.com/album/0g9MzyfRhH8q3MBZL53gxt?si=LRI_HnulQ8yY_tjpS9C1KQSIGN UP TO THE SANZ MANTRA VIP CLUB FOR PRE-RELEASE ACCESS, EXCLUSIVE CONTENT & MORE https://sanzmantra.com
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HIGHLY SIMILAR - 11th Feb 2022
Fields of Gold - StingWhole Wide World - Wreckless EricIf I Could Fly - Joe SatrianiViva La Vida - ColdplayI Don’t Wanna Dance - Split EnzThat’s Really Super, Supergirl - XTCYou Can’t Catch Me - Chuck BerryCome Together - The BeatlesLayla - Derek & The DominosIn Love - PrinceHe’s So Fine - The ChiffonsMy 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-FergusonHeaven Of My Own - Dallas Woods, MiieshaHappiness Is Falling Down - Lyndon WesleyBetter Days - Baker Boy, Dallas Woods, Sampa the GreatCorporation - Jack WhiteI Can’t Get Next To You - Al GreenSkating - Vince GuaraldiI Feel Sanctified - CommodoresSchool Days - Live - Stanley ClarkeLet The Good Times Roll – Freddie KingCantaloupe 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”!
Enjoy!
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All music © 2022 Mark Hughes
LISTEN TO EVERY EPISODE HERE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlSfYwFxA5Rdw6hEvu9N5rLUxldn342r3
 
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’ HEREhttps://open.spotify.com/album/0g9MzyfRhH8q3MBZL53gxt?si=LRI_HnulQ8yY_tjpS9C1KQSIGN 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 2022Bundle Of Joy - Michael GiacchinoAdventure Calling - Michael GiacchinoAmerican Beauty - Thomas NewmanAny Other Name - Thomas NewmanAaina - Thomas NewmanAlready Gone - Thomas NewmanWriting’s On The Wall - Thomas NewmanEVE - Thomas NewmanFollow The Flower - Christophe BeckWish You Were Here - Christophe BeckBramasole - Christophe BeckKatherine’s Fountain - Christophe BeckPrologue: One Ring To Rule Them All - Howard ShoreThe Caverns Of Isengard - Howard ShoreThe Departure Of Boromir - Howard ShoreThe Road Goes Ever On...Pt 1. - Howard ShoreLong Ways To Go Yet/“Gollum’s Song” (feat. Emilinia Torrini) - Howard ShoreInto The West - Annie Lennox - Howard ShoreExtremely Loud And Incredibly Close - piano by Jean-Yves Thibaudet - Alexandre DesplatMr. Moustafa - Alexandre DesplatAmy - Alexandre DesplatObituary - Alexandre DesplatElisa’s Theme - Alexandre DesplatE.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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