"I
am so taken with your CD,it's uncanny. I totally love this CD, as all your
music. Thank you for making one human being really elated, inspired and happy
by your music! I play it all the time, and my kids like it too."
Ally, QLD Australia
“The Eastside Music Cafe crowd rocked and swayed along
to a night of excellent music by Selalu”
Paddington Eastside Arts.
2008
March 20th-24th.
National Folk Festival
NSW Folk Fed CD launch concert Friday 7pm
Troubadour Tent Sunday night 12pm
2008
April 24th-27th
St Albans Folk Festival
Concert Anzac day weekend
2008 Saturday May, 3rd
The Shack.
The Tramshed Arts
1395a Pittwater Road,
Narrabeen. 7.30pm - 11.30pm $15
Web:The
Shack Live Acoustic Music
2008 May, Friday 9th
The Merry Muse
Polish-Australian White Eagle Club
38 David St, Turner, ACT
Concert 7.30pm
2008 July 19th Saturday7:30 PM
Illawarra Folk Club Concert -
19 Jul 2008, 7:30 PM
cnr Burelli & Church Streets,
Wollongong, New South Wales 2500
Cost : $8 IFC Members, $12 Non Members
The Shack
Narrabeen
Concert 7.30pm
$15. 4th October 2008
Listen to latest songs on |My Space|
Selalu
is a Sydney based dynamic trio that plays original songs and is made up
of Trev, Kathleen and Tully.
The music is contemporary folk and country roots with acoustic guitars,
bass, mandolin and banjo. With moving and thoughtful lyrics their songs
take you on a journey of the heart. Selalu's poetic approach is enhanced
by the harmonies of three unique and diverse vocals blending with the
music to creat a tale for each song.
The name "Selalu" was inspired
by the Malay word selalu that means "always". (For pronunciation
purposes, emphasis is placed on the second syllable of the word. Although
it's spelled Selalu it sounds like Sel/ar/lu).While lots of things do
change, "selalu" has become the band's motto in regard to their
love of music. May their songs tell their story…
Some personal comments about Selalu:
Macquarie Towns Music Club:
"A great crowd ventured into town for this wonderful concert held
in October. Although most of us had never had the pleasure of hearing
'Selalu' perform prior to this night, the anticipation was duly repaid,
with a wonderful, relaxing and powerful performance of original songs.
These songs were all written by Trev and were supported by Kathleen's
beautiful vocals and multiple instrumentals and Tully with his extraordinary
bass, guitar playing and vocal. Everyone walked out wishing they could
have played on for another hour or more. We hope to engage this trio for
another gig in the future. Make sure you don't miss the next 'Selalu'
gig."
Mike Murray, Texas USA
"I pulled up your myspace link and have been letting the music play.
Wow, you guys are great!! There is something there that is able to pluck
the elusive strings of a person's inner being. I think I am going to have
order your CD. I really appreciate that it is original music. Its going
to take me a while to fully appreciate it - there is so much there."
Review By: Singer/Songwriter Michael-John
Azzopardi
"One listen to Selalu
and you'll discover they're the real deal. Honest infectious music with
a message carried upon lush harmonies and lots of love."
Trev
has been writing, singing and playing guitar for many years and most of
Selalu's songs are his compositions. His thumb picking style and his vocal
presentation lay the ground work for many of the songs.
Kathleen has been
a folk singer and guitarist since her youth and adds a sweetness of backing
vocals, guitar, mandolin and banjo to the mix.
Tully
is a talented young musician and a singer/songwriter in his own right. Since
joining up with Trev and Kathleen in Selalu he has brought a unique dynamic
to the group that has added a dimension to the music. His strength lies not
only in his harmonic and clever guitar and bass work but he also contributes
to the musical arrangements and provides strong backing vocals.
(Visit Selalu at |My Space| and become one of our friends.)
Trev's
been writing songs and poems for over 30 years and way back produced several
albums; most are now out of circulation. The first effort was back in 1982 with
an album called "Endless Surprise". Some of the musicians featured
were Jeff Mercer, Murry Cook, James Barton and Andrew Hoyl. Amongst a few vinyl
collectors it's now become a collector's piece with one recently selling for
a considerable amount on e-bay. "It was our first attempt, (young rock-n-role
days) didn't go any where, though one or two songs weren't too bad. But, damn
I wished I kept a few of those records now!"
Trev was born in 1955 and grew up in Melbourne
in the late 60's and early 70's. By the time he was 21 he took off overseas
spending over two years traveling through America, Mexico and Canada. On his
returned he married Kathleen and they got involved in running a folk acoustic
venue on the northern beaches of Sydney for emerging song writers. Work wise;
he spent his time as a sound engineer at his recording studio "Midway
Records" recording demo and albums for local musicians. He also worked
as a landscape /handyman gardener as a day job.
After their kids grew up Kathleen and Trev dusted off their guitars and along with sifting a suitcase full of old songs started work on a bunch of new ones and formed Selalu which has emerged as a new musical project. "We all feel we want to follow it through, see what comes of it. My music style hasn't changed a great deal over the years; though most of the new songs now are ballads that are acoustic based, but feel and emotion is a good guide to dictate where the music should go and what instruments are needed to dress a song. In my song writing I tend to write about love and relationships of life, I try to share and tease out something that I think is of some value to others. I've always been interested in the human condition, the possibilities, the unknown." Trev's writing style of ballads touches on the heart of many things that are often obvious but hard to put into words.
Kathleen's Blurb is under construction!
Tully is undeniably one of the most eclectic artists around the Sydney
music Scene.
Popping up in ever varying guises; As singer, guitarist, bassist, percussionist
and drummer with acts such as; 'Selalu', 'the shady band',
'Dave Calandra', and 'Aminah
Hughes', as well as session work with many more.
Composer and performer with the 'New Theatre', 'Pittwater Theater Company'
and 'Paperbag Playback Theater'
As well as composing and directing two of his own theater productions.
Trombonist with the 'Heritage Folk Ensemble' and the 'Heritage
Dancers'.
Sound Engineer of both live and studio productions with 'MvM', 'Midway
Studios' and Íeow'.
Unfortunately, what is a little less known, is that Tully is himself an inspired and prolific songwriter, as well as a diverse and fascinating performer in his own right.
Review : "Tully has merged his varied influences into a unique style of groove-laden acoustic mystery. His melodic delivery and driving guitar create a show that draws the audience into his journey."
The Music
Tully's' guitar playing is becoming as diverse as his musical life in general.
Developing a range of percussive techniques, he has achieved a solo sound
that for most takes a 3 piece band to accomplish.
Often, he adds to this a driving stomp, and melodic flourishes from his brother
Matthew on guitar, making the possibilities of what a live show may present
rather extraordinary.
Tully does not rely solely on flashy tricks and large sound though. . . quite
the opposite.
He is a self confessed student of it all, and one sees his songwriting becoming
more and more poignant and touching as his journey continues.
Drawing on his roots of Irish ancestral blood, a deep seeded love and respect
for this land and its original caretakers, a fascination with the stories
and characters of our young colonial history, and his musical influences from
all corners of our world, Tully strives in all areas of his creativity to
connect.
To tell a story or make a difference.
Tully's first release,
'Musical Coffee Dreams', whilst serving as a fair representation of
his
talent as a performer,
(most of the songs being tracked live, and only minimally and tastefully layered
afterwards by Tully himself) and a personal insight into his songwriting abilities,
music is constantly left behind as he strives for greater meaning and depth
to his songwriting. 2 works in progress, Óut of the Stables',
and Ín every other world', are due for release late 2008. Also,
being swept away over the past 6 years in awe of the Australian folk scene,
and the values and hidden treasures therein, Tully has also added to his repertoire
a variety of traditional material, such as Christie Moore's stirring 'Burning
Times' (appearing on the cd) as well as original musical settings of poetic
works, such as 'Your friends will never forget you', by the late Denis Kevins,
whom Tully had the honor of meeting and performing with.
A few Highlights 
Winner of the 2005, Australia wide songwriting
Competition,
'Face the Music' with the
ballad Éarthchild'.
Performances at esteemed Sydney venues such as; 'the Basement' 'the Vanguard'
'the Sandringham' and 'the Harp',
Folk clubs such as; 'the Shack', 'Fairlight Folk', 'the Merry Muse',
and Éastside arts',
Folk festivals such as;
'The National', 'St Albans', 'Music at the Creek' and 'Turning Wave.'
A tour to China for the International Culture and Tourism festival,
2004.
Workshops
Being a full-time Music teacher at MvM on the Northern beaches
of Sydney, Tully has been able to pass on what he's learnt to his students
in the form of Guitar techniques and theory, Vocal and lyrical
classes and Songcrafting.
This has lead to the development of these Festival based workshop ideas;
Right Hand Rhythm
(For Guitar)
Modal Melodies
Contacts
For bookings and additional information and to hear Tully's music
visit his My-Space
Last update: 21 June 07
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