From humble beginnings in a small city in New Zealand, a musical life began as a guitarist then at 13 a simple visit to a music shop to return a broken amplifier resulted in a drum kit returning home with him. Sneaking into venues to watch bands setup and soundcheck lead to a chance meeting with a visiting band that took interest in him with an invitation to play a song on the drums with them. He was invited to watch the gig that night from the safety of side of stage due to being underage. During their set he was pulled on stage and placed behind the kit playing his first live gig. His first band were in the audience and so began a journey that took him to eventually full-time touring of New Zealand and Australia. Hobart became his home in 1981 and for nearly 2 decades was a member of several successful bands which included recording and touring band Reckless Hearts from 1993 to 1996. Fast forward to 2020 and creating Ma9Na as his artist’s name he began writing, recording and releasing his own songs featuring local, national and international musicians to support his own multi-instrument abilities. As 2024 dawns Ma9Na's home studio is going back together with new pieces of tech and equipment. His garage is setup for 3 music videos featuring DYI lights, props. A new Yamaha drum kit is ordered and will be an eager return to how things were. The Roland electronics will still have a place in the setup as FX and his own drum samples. New guitars and a a custom bass rounfd that side of it off. A new song is due out Jan/Feb. It is currently in the UK getting final strings and mastering. Lets Rock
Music gives me a pathway, a voice and a story to tell
to be heard
protect our Mother Earth
Lola
Simple Minds, Nightwish, INXS and Midnight Oil
The inspiration starts from within then being able to create the words, the music and the sounds
My music is me, how I was feeling or thinking at the time. It is not for all but it deserves at least one listen!
I havent performed for many years except for 3 reunion gigs locally. The feeling from my very first performance at 13 years old was the same throughout my career. The shy maori boy from the wrong side of the tracks became the performer for an hour or two!
The digital age, whilst not improving earnings, has opened many doors that were previously closed unless you were signed to a lable. The power previously held by a few is now held by many including the artist.
I am so happy to have the oportunity to find Drooble. This platform is so open to me to be able to share my thoughts, dreams and opinions. I thank everyone in advance for the opportunity, Ma9Na
Being self taught leads to some technical frustraions. That is all me and it has always been that way!
Where possible I share othe creators links and storys via web page, my socials and create Spotify playlists featuring many diverse artists from this end of the world. Some are featured in my releases.
Authentic in both creativity and performanc whether it be one person or a thousand. Oh, and dont be a dick!
Nightwish, Casey Chambers, Boom Crash Opera, Hilltop Hoods