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"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		Comedy
	Little Late Leo wrote the lyrics, and sings vocals, Rob added the bassline and some guitar. Recorded at Silverwood studio Nelson NZ.		acoustic blues rock
	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.		Alternative Pop
	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		Alternative
	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"		Acoustic Folk Blues
	FRANK feat Leo A DESCENT INTO MADNESS WITH AN IMAGINARY FRIEND-#4 in Comedy		acoustic blues rock
	IN STEREO Never to know -just what we never know!		Comedy
	ON AN ISLAND feat Jake I love Silverwoodstudio's music,it has such an authentic, natural sound to it... it's mellow and gentle..		Classic and Progressive Rock
	We Gotta Go Back feat Rob Leo Ana reached #1 in Folk /Americana, A hunting song set in the forests of New Zealand		New Zealand Folk
	Dolls on Parade feat Sharon Ware Reached #1 in ALL GENRES Mellow pop ballad decorated with sweet vocals caressing the song		Folk Jazz
	LIVING IN A FANTASY feat Jake THE LINE BEWEEN TRUTH AND FICTION BLURS- ROCK ANTHEM		Alternative Grunge
	EPITAPH reached #1 in Ambient Genre: Honouring those who have gone before		Meditative
	LONG SHADOWS feat Rob #1 in Alternative Retro & Psychadelic-Elements of the Doors meets Dire Straits; THE PREDATOR		Acoustic PsychFolk
	CALLING ME feat JAKE reached #1 Classic and Progressive Rock-!WHEN ONE LOSES A LOVED ONE- VOICES CALL		80s Rock
	The Nobody feat Rob Reached #1 in Folk/Americana! The outcast from society, but the Nobody will survive!		Folk/Acoustic Rock/Americana
	Hollow Victory feat Jake victory can also leave a bitter taste		Hard Alternative
	GONDWANA Reached #1 on World Genre Charts, Cashbox Magazine-		World Fusion
	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!		Easy Listening/Soft Rock
	BOOK OF LIFE feat Leo / Sharon LIFE LIVED TO THE FULL- great song, beautiful lyrics with vocals, you want to hang onto every word		Contemporary British Folk
	MY HOMETOWN feat Leo and Sharon Reached #1 Easy Listening, Everyone has a hometown.		Inspirational
	BROWN SHOES( remix) WHAT TO WEAR TO THE GIG .BROWN SHOES		Blues
	The Wave feat Jake A free spirit beyond the bonds of human endeavour! Another unsolicited gem I've recently discovered		Classic and Progressive Rock
	membrane over liquid velvet		Ambient
	With you Now feat Lori Classical accoustic guitar, with Loris charming vocals-reached top 10 in genre!		Acoustic
	IF YOU FALL feat Leo and Sharon Themes of childhood, war. Our willingness to be there when our children / loved ones are in need.		New Zealand Folk
	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		Adult Contemporary
	MAN IN A SHACK feat Leo REACHED #1 IN COMEDY HILLBILLY FUNK BALLAD ABOUT A MAN, A DOG, A KNIFE, AND A GUN		Country Comedy
	THE GREAT DIVIDE #1 in World Genre.The Great Divide is the journey from life to death- MOVIE SCORE		Cosmic World Fusion
	THE TRUTH feat Leo THE TRUTH -THERE ARE MANY WHO HAVE DIED-FOR THE TRUTH		Abstract
	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		acoustic

	DMD Compact Disc Online THE NOBODY This Album contains some of Rob Barrers most popular songs from the Studio-Mastered by Gremlen studio Chicagoan ecclectic mix of Country folk Blues, to indie rock from New Zealand Silverwoodstudio is a musical collective of Artists from Outdoors New Zealand pooling their talents and resources to create magical & imaginative stories, melodies, harmonies, riffs, basslines, rhythms,intros, outros, bridges, spaces, metophors, transitions, arrangements,songs compositions and poems, across a range of genres.	Folk/Acoustic Rock/Americana	info

DMD Compact Disc Online
THE NOBODY
This Album contains some of Rob Barrers most popular songs from the Studio-Mastered by Gremlen studio Chicagoan ecclectic mix of Country folk Blues, to indie rock from New Zealand Silverwoodstudio is a musical collective of Artists from Outdoors New Zealand pooling their talents and resources to create magical & imaginative stories, melodies, harmonies, riffs, basslines, rhythms,intros, outros, bridges, spaces, metophors, transitions, arrangements,songs compositions and poems, across a range of genres.

Folk/Acoustic Rock/Americana

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Psyche's Muse	6/14/2025 11:36:15 AM OK! I'll "say something"... AGAIN! Great songs "hear"! And THANKS! FOR BEIN'..."hear" ! ) -M-
samgfgf	11/27/2024 2:47:02 PM great. novels365
SILVERWOODSTUDIO	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.
Duane Flock	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
SILVERWOODSTUDIO	3/30/2024 5:40:06 PM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGHs5iZmJwk
Richiemiller	2/16/2024 4:33:17 AM Instantly book top events: sell tickets online, no hassle.
samgfg aliyu	2/14/2024 1:06:37 PM amazing work. padel game
SILVERWOODSTUDIO	1/5/2024 5:34:10 PM reached 193,000 playsmust be doing something right-thanks IMP
Psyche's Muse	10/22/2023 7:40:51 AM Thank You Very Much! (For Those Comments Rob! ) Kia Ora! -M-
SILVERWOODSTUDIO	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
The CODE	7/23/2023 4:06:20 PM Hey Silverdoods ... still breathing?
SILVERWOODSTUDIO	1/8/2023 7:54:43 PM Thanks to Scott and Co for all the plays-we appreciate your input -cheers Rob
chanvovaa	11/27/2022 8:49:23 PM lewdle, dordle this is a great invention, great entertainment
SILVERWOODSTUDIO	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
josie campbell	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.
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