"Silverwood Studio and Rob are the greatest stuff I ever heard, you are talking to the dude who met Knopfler, Andy Summers from the Police, Rory Gallagher, Paverotti...what the hell..Rob and Silverwood are my heroes and that's what I like to listen to. I love your music and you have it.enough said'. EM GIEL BEACHSIDE RECORDING STUDIO IN THE MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS NZ. A consortium of artists from this unique NZ studio reminds us that it's about the music! It's not about contracts, glitz, magazine covers or production... just the music, HISTORY Welcome to our page . My name is Rob Barrer originally from Christchurch New Zealand. In 1957 I had my first guitar lesson aged 9 years, at the Elaine Moody school of Music, under the Majestic Theatre in downtown Christchurchs High Street. Elaine Moody was a dear sweet old lady and the first song I learned was Rock Island Line-which was on the hit charts of that time-That girl was a Rock n Roll Granny of high calibre.. After a few months when I began Bar Chords she handed me over to her top pupil Tommy Kahi who went on to become CHCHs best Guitar player/ entertainer playing mostly American Cover Songs with his band.I was hooked-I formed my first band in which I was the only one who could play or sing, That was OK back then. Since then I have learned from every Muso I jammed or played with probably in the late hundreds-many of whom made it in the industry both in Kiwiland and Australia.bands I have played in include Mussel band, West Coast Minstrels, Dont Panic, the Cube, Hannibal and Co, The Shot band, Americana Express, and more. , Music has been a huge blessing in my life and two of my sons have gone on to become Singer songwriters in their own right. I am currently working on my final Country/ Blues /Folk Album which is named Come Hell or High Water- after working in many bands over the tears it is time to get recording again. Influencers Neill Young, Bob Dylan, Warren Zevon, Van Morrison, Joni Mitchell, Janis Joplin, Drew Holcombe, Little Feat, Grateful Dead, Roy Orbison, Ray Charles .the Platters, Sam Cooke, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, John Lennon. Since 2006 my two sons had been playing some great music for a few years with their talented friends and began home recording. Both Jake and Leo were writing many tunes and INDIE MUSIC was HOT. I began this site to gain some audience and to share ideas with some of the fine Musos already established and having success. In 2007 three of their songs were nominated for Golden Kayaks which were for the best song / tune in various Genres. WOW we were blown away by winning all 3 Awards and getting heaps of hits online. Now in 2020 we have had 180,000 plays plus made many friends and had several number ones and this is still our favorite INDIE site-There are more songs written during Lockdown from Covid 19 yet to be recorded- Unique, Imaginative and Alternative family and friends who play live in Marlborough Nelson. West Coast. NEW ZEALAND we represent these bands SILVERWOOD HONEYSMITHS WEAVE JAKE LEO HASZARD
HAIRDRESSERS feat Rob Re-Mastered 12 weeks at #1 in Comedy what is important in these times- HAIRDRESSERS & REAL ESTATE AGENTS
SAY SOMETHING Nominated for Golden Kayak 2015. A touch of Ska, a pinch of Pop, choppy guitar riffs, and counterpoint vocals make for a danceable tune.
PLAN B feat Sharon Ware My heart won't be stomped upon by anyone I dance to the beat of a different drum Nice strong vocal backed with acoustic guitars , cello, Cohan, Ebo, and a little magic from New Zealand
DEVIL AND THE GOOD LORD feat LEO and SHARON A NEW LOOK AT THE OLDEST TALE, "Said God to the Devil I have a plan"
FRANK feat Leo A DESCENT INTO MADNESS WITH AN IMAGINARY FRIEND-#4 in Comedy
IN STEREO Never to know -just what we never know!
ON AN ISLAND feat Jake I love Silverwoodstudio's music,it has such an authentic, natural sound to it... it's mellow and gentle..
We Gotta Go Back feat Rob Leo Ana reached #1 in Folk /Americana, A hunting song set in the forests of New Zealand
Dolls on Parade feat Sharon Ware Reached #1 in ALL GENRES Mellow pop ballad decorated with sweet vocals caressing the song
LIVING IN A FANTASY feat Jake THE LINE BEWEEN TRUTH AND FICTION BLURS- ROCK ANTHEM
EPITAPH reached #1 in Ambient Genre: Honouring those who have gone before
LONG SHADOWS feat Rob #1 in Alternative Retro & Psychadelic-Elements of the Doors meets Dire Straits; THE PREDATOR
CALLING ME feat JAKE reached #1 Classic and Progressive Rock-!WHEN ONE LOSES A LOVED ONE- VOICES CALL
The Nobody feat Rob Reached #1 in Folk/Americana! The outcast from society, but the Nobody will survive!
Hollow Victory feat Jake victory can also leave a bitter taste
GONDWANA Reached #1 on World Genre Charts, Cashbox Magazine-
SEE YOU ON THE MOON feat Jake Jake wrote this song after his 16 year old sister was killed in a car crash, Jake was only 15!
BOOK OF LIFE feat Leo / Sharon LIFE LIVED TO THE FULL- great song, beautiful lyrics with vocals, you want to hang onto every word
MY HOMETOWN feat Leo and Sharon Reached #1 Easy Listening, Everyone has a hometown.
BROWN SHOES( remix) WHAT TO WEAR TO THE GIG .BROWN SHOES
The Wave feat Jake A free spirit beyond the bonds of human endeavour! Another unsolicited gem I've recently discovered
membrane over liquid velvet
With you Now feat Lori Classical accoustic guitar, with Loris charming vocals-reached top 10 in genre!
IF YOU FALL feat Leo and Sharon Themes of childhood, war. Our willingness to be there when our children / loved ones are in need.
OSAMA BIN LADEN This tune was concieved written and recorded after Bin Ladens death in 2011 and finished by the end of that year. We decided not to put it out to the public as some may have found it tasteless. Osama was a a bad man no doubt but the whole scenario was complicated, and Saudi Arabia appeared to be at the heart of the twin towers destruction. Years have past and now we are releasing this ballad
MAN IN A SHACK feat Leo REACHED #1 IN COMEDY HILLBILLY FUNK BALLAD ABOUT A MAN, A DOG, A KNIFE, AND A GUN
THE GREAT DIVIDE #1 in World Genre.The Great Divide is the journey from life to death- MOVIE SCORE
THE TRUTH feat Leo THE TRUTH -THERE ARE MANY WHO HAVE DIED-FOR THE TRUTH
HOUSE OF THE LORD feat Leo and Jake #1 in Spiritual- a Dream-Morphs into a Gospel chorus-Love your enemies one day you may need them
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4/8/2024 8:26:07 PM Wow hello Duane Well it has been an education having cancer.I am feeling great, and ready to return and put some energy into music and IMP. Your latest song was amazing and started to peak my interest, then I visited Bryons You Tube and was blown away. We are living in a new place (sold the farm) and the boys are both playing live. Let the next chapter evolve. Love to Terri.
4/3/2024 6:44:52 PM Hi Rob, Glad to hear you're doing better! Me and Terri send our Love to you and Ann and family! My email Dflock@outlook.com Cheers, Duane
3/30/2024 5:40:06 PM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGHs5iZmJwk
2/16/2024 4:33:17 AM Instantly book top events: sell tickets online, no hassle.
2/14/2024 1:06:37 PM amazing work. padel game
1/5/2024 5:34:10 PM reached 193,000 playsmust be doing something right-thanks IMP
10/22/2023 7:40:51 AM Thank You Very Much! (For Those Comments Rob! ) Kia Ora! -M-
7/31/2023 10:02:46 PM Sure are but my page here is looking the worse for wear. I need to do some serious reconfiguring to pull it back together. Colin good to hear from you. Cheers Rob
7/23/2023 4:06:20 PM Hey Silverdoods ... still breathing?
1/8/2023 7:54:43 PM Thanks to Scott and Co for all the plays-we appreciate your input -cheers Rob
11/27/2022 8:49:23 PM lewdle, dordle this is a great invention, great entertainment
12/22/2020 6:03:34 PM The year of Covid 19 has been tough on live performancesbut in New Zealand it has been eliminated and kept at bay-so we have been able to play live at Farmers Markets and safe venues right through 2020. Wishing the best to all of you for 2021
4/13/2019 3:51:31 AM Kia ora Rob thanks for your message, its been a while so nice to be loading my new album on to IAC and see my songs being played. Yes scary stuff what happened in Christchurch! The haters at least are a minority and will now be watched closely by the police I hope! It's tragic so many people had to die for us to see that we are not safe from terrorism.
3/1/2019 11:44:27 AM Wow! Diggin' your tunes yet again! Such beautiful stuff! I just HAD to "Say Something"!!!
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