“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 All music © 2022 Mark Hughes Watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/Scxu9Tg_0q4 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 SEND ME AN OLD-SKOOL EMAIL!  [email protected] 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       FOLLOW ME HERE Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/6whNeQpS0Cr92sXFJ7Pypc?si=Vuy6fw9LSI29uZCUe-TC-w&dl_branch=1 Bandcamp https://sanzmantra.bandcamp.com  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sanzmantra  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SanzMantra  Twitter https://twitter.com/sanzmantra iTunes https://music.apple.com/au/artist/sanz-mantra/1583079592SHOW YOUR SUPPORT BY BUYING SOME MERCH OR MAKING A DONATION Bandcamp https://sanzmantra.bandcamp.comPayPal https://paypal.me/sanzmantra

“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 All music © 2022 Mark Hughes Watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/rPZhdkKg2w4 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 SEND ME AN OLD-SKOOL EMAIL!  [email protected] 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 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3rJFbNfZhx65obu0kw7RxA?si=k0mlg6tTTvCVYpIiSvj6VA   FOLLOW ME HERE Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/6whNeQpS0Cr92sXFJ7Pypc?si=Vuy6fw9LSI29uZCUe-TC-w&dl_branch=1 Bandcamp https://sanzmantra.bandcamp.com  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sanzmantra  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SanzMantra  Twitter https://twitter.com/sanzmantra  iTunes https://music.apple.com/au/artist/sanz-mantra/1583079592SHOW YOUR SUPPORT BY BUYING SOME MERCH OR MAKING A DONATION Bandcamp https://sanzmantra.bandcamp.com  PayPal https://paypal.me/sanzmantra

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 Follow Tuco's Grill : https://www.facebook.com/tucosgrillband #tribute #ripoff #melbourneblues #tucosgrill #sting #joesatriani #coldplay #splitenz #wrecklesseric #xtc #chuckberry #thebeatles #derekandthedominos #prince #thechiffons #georgeharrison #SanzMantra #SanzMantraStudio #musicpodcast #melbournemusician 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 SEND ME AN OLD-SKOOL EMAIL!  [email protected] 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 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3BowgWiBJIsGiBHRsspJT6?si=6e3922fc66a34466   FOLLOW ME HERE Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/6whNeQpS0Cr92sXFJ7Pypc?si=Vuy6fw9LSI29uZCUe-TC-w&dl_branch=1 Bandcamp https://sanzmantra.bandcamp.com  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sanzmantra  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SanzMantra  Twitter https://twitter.com/sanzmantra  iTunes https://music.apple.com/au/artist/sanz-mantra/1583079592  SHOW YOUR SUPPORT BY BUYING SOME MERCH OR MAKING A DONATION Bandcamp https://sanzmantra.bandcamp.com  PayPal https://paypal.me/sanzmantra

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). Leave me a comment, send me a message! #spotify #joerogan #neilyoung #stevejobs #gandhi #melbournemusic #instrumentalmix #thesilentcrowd #highlyrecommended #Bonobo # MiguelAtwoodFerguson #Miiesha #DallasWoods #LyndonWesley #SampatheGreat #BakerBoy #JackWhite #AlGreen #VinceGuaraldi #Commodores #StanleyClarke #FreddieKing #HerbieHancock #musicpodcast #SanzMantra #SanzMantraStudio All music © 2022 Mark Hughes Watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/tQkkyvgOH78 LISTEN TO EVERY EPISODE HERE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlSfYwFxA5Rdw6hEvu9N5rLUxldn342r3 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 SEND ME AN OLD-SKOOL EMAIL!  [email protected] 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 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1SVQqizkQ8pAcBKnjXQewd?si=d9bb536d3046447f   FOLLOW ME HERE Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/6whNeQpS0Cr92sXFJ7Pypc?si=Vuy6fw9LSI29uZCUe-TC-w&dl_branch=1 Bandcamp https://sanzmantra.bandcamp.com  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sanzmantra  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SanzMantra  Twitter https://twitter.com/sanzmantra  iTunes https://music.apple.com/au/artist/sanz-mantra/1583079592  SHOW YOUR SUPPORT BY BUYING SOME MERCH OR MAKING A DONATION Bandcamp https://sanzmantra.bandcamp.com  PayPal https://paypal.me/sanzmantra

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! #melbournemusic #soundtrackmusic #soundtrackcomposer #moviemusic #instrumentalmix #thesilentcrowd #highlyrecommended #michaelgiacchino #thomasnewman #christophebeck #howardshore #alexandredesplat #johnwilliams #voiceover #musicpodcast #sanzmantra #sanzmantrastudio 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   SEND ME AN OLD-SKOOL EMAIL!  [email protected] 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 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4LhY9k3gORX5oQOVs5pEE3?si=apSJ-xLWRiqcp6ZSaL0IFQ FOLLOW ME HERE Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/6whNeQpS0Cr92sXFJ7Pypc?si=Vuy6fw9LSI29uZCUe-TC-w&dl_branch=1 Bandcamp https://sanzmantra.bandcamp.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/sanzmantra Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SanzMantraTwitter https://twitter.com/sanzmantraiTunes https://music.apple.com/au/artist/sanz-mantra/1583079592 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT BY BUYING SOME MERCH OR MAKING A DONATION Bandcamp https://sanzmantra.bandcamp.com PayPal https://paypal.me/sanzmantra

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.  #newmusicsoon #melbournemusic #ronspeno #davidbyrne #anoushkashankar  #highlyrecommended #williamshatner #musicpodcast #melbournemusic #cityshrink #sanzmantra #sanzmantrastudio All music © 2022 Mark Hughes https://youtu.be/jcyue4fIZ64LISTEN 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 SEND ME AN OLD-SKOOL EMAIL!  [email protected] 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   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1BissXXg8s1u5rznRv0HZC?si=TwCSfUMqR1mDWxC6d4FeJA   FOLLOW ME HERE Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/6whNeQpS0Cr92sXFJ7Pypc?si=Vuy6fw9LSI29uZCUe-TC-w&dl_branch=1 Bandcamp https://sanzmantra.bandcamp.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sanzmantra Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SanzMantra Twitter https://twitter.com/sanzmantra iTunes https://music.apple.com/au/artist/sanz-mantra/1583079592 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT BY BUYING SOME MERCH OR MAKING A DONATION Bandcamp https://sanzmantra.bandcamp.comPayPal https://paypal.me/sanzmantra

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! #remix #thesilentcrowd #happynewyear https://youtu.be/zPYki-c4tGY All music © 2022 Mark Hughes SIGN UP TO THE SANZ MANTRA VIP CLUB FOR PRE-RELEASE ACCESS, EXCLUSIVE CONTENT & MORE https://sanzmantra.com SEND ME AN OLD-SKOOL EMAIL!  [email protected] Highly Recommended – 14th Jan 2022Tesselation - Mild High ClubSlowdance – Mndsgn1983...(A Merman I Should Turn To Be) - Jimi HendrixDiamonds And Pearls - Marcin Wasilewski TrioRock Dust Light Star - Jamiroquai Massive - Corey Wong, Joe SatrianiBaby Let’s Make It Real – Eels... 6.4 = Make Out - Gary WilsonJourney to Love - Stanley Clarke Luiza - Raphael RabelloThe Silent Crowd - Sanz Mantra  https://open.spotify.com/user/1270225158/playlist/3KuM5Q8ag0V6TkX0KHploA?si=cTJrcFzGQyeBwbeLVhboBw FOLLOW ME HERE Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/6whNeQpS0Cr92sXFJ7Pypc?si=Vuy6fw9LSI29uZCUe-TC-w&dl_branch=1 Bandcamp https://sanzmantra.bandcamp.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sanzmantra Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SanzMantra Twitter https://twitter.com/sanzmantra iTunes https://music.apple.com/au/artist/sanz-mantra/1583079592 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT BY BUYING SOME MERCH OR MAKING A DONATION Bandcamp https://sanzmantra.bandcamp.com PayPal https://paypal.me/sanzmantra

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! For pre-release access, exclusive content & more, subscribe to the mailing list at www.sanzmantra.com #davidgilmourdoppelganger #secondhandrecords #christmas #karaokegigs

This week I share some of my thoughts on Christmas Carols, songwriting, Gotye and Dolly Parton. Peggy's neighbour makes another cameo and I share some NEW! UNRELEASED! SONGS! ...AND a song demo!For pre-release access, exclusive content & more, subscribe to the mailing list at www.sanzmantra.com #christmascarols #songwriting #dollyparton #gotye   FOLLOW ME HERE Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/6whNeQpS0Cr92sXFJ7Pypc?si=Vuy6fw9LSI29uZCUe-TC-w&dl_branch=1 Bandcamp https://sanzmantra.bandcamp.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sanzmantra Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SanzMantra Twitter https://twitter.com/sanzmantra iTunes https://music.apple.com/au/artist/sanz-mantra/1583079592

Lockdown. Self-isolation. Lip-smacking! Get Back, Prince and new music. And even newer music! This episode makes 6 of 6 but I think I'll keep going with another one next week too, now! There's more music to share. I hope you enjoy this :-) #lockdown #prince #getback #sanzmantra #sanzmantrastudio