姓名： FarrylPurkiss 英文名：- 性别：- 国籍：欧美 出生地：- 语言：- 生日：- 星座：- 身高：- 体重：-
Farryl Purkiss成长于南非祖鲁纳塔尔的北部海岸，他的音乐感性而迷人，其中还有很多非洲元素的民谣摇滚风味。Farryl Purkiss积极奉行着独立的原则，专辑都是采取自我融资的方式发行，同时他也积极参与各类音乐活动以及艺术节，Wavescapes电影节这些活动上都能看到他的身影。专辑中首推的当属《Better Days》，原音吉他下，温柔、朴实、深沉的歌词被Farryl Purkiss娓娓道来。整张专辑都充满了明媚的氛围，Farryl Purkiss得到过SAMA音乐奖中“最佳当代歌手”的嘉奖。 Born and raised on the north coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal (South Africa), singer songwriter Farryl Purkiss’s music is captivating, emotive and memorable. His debut release, “Chapter One”, a self financed project, was recorded in collaboration with Nibs van der Spuy, and released with the assistance of Sheer Sound. The album received an SA Music Awards nomination for “Best Adult Contemporary”Apart from a heavy touring schedule which has included headline appearances at festivals such as Splashy Fen, Wavescapes Film Festival and The Billabong Pro, Farryl has also completed two tours as a guest of Australian superstars Missy Higgins and Ben Lee. He has also toured with Donovan Frankenreiter and has played with Jack Johnson, which resulted in a co-composition with Jack.His eponymous debut has recently been completed for Sheer’s singer/songwriter label, 2 Feet Music. Farryl has toured Australia in support of Canadian artists Serena Ryder and Hawksley Workmen, as well as returning for headline slots at Big Day Out and support slots for The Violent Femmes. This was later followed by a 30 date tour in support of Bob Evans!His ongoing touring and promoting of his album includes marketing, release and tours in the UK, France and Germany, as well as a release in Japan.Farryl will be in the USA, playing at MusExpo this April and more…Facts:South African Charting – 5FM - Top 40 with “Better days”, peaked at #7 on the High 5@5 with “Ducking and Diving”. Highveld 94.7 - Top 10 in the Homebrew Charts with “Ducking and Diving” Campus Stations - Top 10 on TuksFM, UJFM, PUK FM, MFM, UCT Radio Had a #1 hit on French national radio (FIP) with “La-Di-Da” in 2007. Track still charting in November 2007 as well as on OUI FM (Paris) Was the voice for Audi TT’s Remastered (UK )advertising campaign in 2007 with his cover of Bob Dylan’s “Positively Fourth Street” Toured Australia, UK, France and Germany in 2007 Album released in Australia, UK, France, Germany, the rest of Europe and Japan in 2007 with pending releases in 2008 in USA, Canada and Indonesia Video playlisted on MTV Pulse (France) Playlisted on national and regional stations in Australia Performed at Big Day Out in Perth in 2007 Play listing and Free picks on 82 radio stations in Germany Charted on Tokyo FM in Japan Featured artist on Tokyo FM in Japan Reviewed in Q, Uncut, Huck, Mojo, Hit Sheet, Rock n Reel and featured in TNT in the UK CD of the month in Live Magazin Saar (Germany) 5 movie placements and 3 sync’s for TV advertising campaigns Nominated for Best Adult Contemporary Album at the South African Music Awards in 2006 Voted #19 most popular celebrity and #1 most popular musician in the Heat Hot 100 Celebrities 2007 (South Africa) Toured with Missy Higgins, Ben Lee and Bob EvansFarryl Purkiss is better than damn good, combining inventive guitar play with introspective wordplay on an album that’s delves deep in to the heart’s emotions.
