Brian is an Australian musician who relocated to the UK in the early 1980s and is now based in Australia near Newcastle. As well as live performance in roots rock, Americana, folk rock and pop/rock genres, he also composes for live and video and film soundtracks. He also has a lot of experience in live production and studio production / engineering for recordings in a variety of styles as well audio post production and voice overs.

A guitarist, vocalist, bandleader, arranger, composer, producer and award winning song writer - Brian has a formidable array of skills and experience. He is just as at home on a big festival stage in outback Western Australia as an indie live music club in the heart of London.

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PROD041 Peace of mind
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NEW RELEASE - Peace of mind

As we approach the end of the world (as we know it)...

The latest release is best described as a indie pop / rock song with a blend of contemporary folk and acoustic rock with a strong ecological message. The song features prominent acoustic guitar work, melodic vocals, and a songwriting style that emphasizes storytelling and introspection. The arrangement is organic, with a focus on natural instrumentation rather than heavy electronic production, which is characteristic of modern folk and singer-songwriter genres.

This track was originally written for the show "Thinking about our world" with poet Bob Harding-Jones which was performed in 2010. This version of the track was recorded at Andrew Neve's studio in Oxfordshire and features the soprano sax of Ian Blake. Vocals and all guitars by Brian Heywood with programming, keyboards, backing vocals and bass guitar played by Andy Neve.

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Release info: Label: POKE Records - Cat#: PROD041 - Date: 30th June, 2025
"... agressive, top notch fiddling set off by periodic guitar explosions." - Tom Nelligan, Dirty Linen (from review of Tear Down the Barriers).