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25.01.2022 This was one of my songs released in China. It was the first English/Chinese version of what is a really famous local song. It was produced by the original composer/artist. Was really cool filming at the Great Wall when virtually no one was there! Please subscribe to my new Youtube page (and share). Also download my songs at https://nikphillips.bandcamp.com
25.01.2022 Former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser, speaking on ABCs Lateline in 2001 about Australias refugee policies said - the destitute have been made pawns in a hars...h political struggle . I know some people have trouble getting their heads around the current refugee issue and think there must be some reason for what our government is doing. Well there is - and it is well explained in this academic paper which I highly recommend everyone check out!
24.01.2022 KANGAROO POINT - FIRST HAND REPORT JUNE 28 This video was taken during 7 minutes of peaceful silence, after food packages had been placed upon the walls (look closely), which we hoped the refugees could eat - but sharing food was deemed to be a bad and evil thing by my government???? All in all, another great day. Numbers were down on last week due to the rain. But still somewhere between 600 - 800 everyday Queenslanders attended. Started again in the park behind the Pineapp...Continue reading
23.01.2022 If I wanted someone to listen to any song of mine, it would be History's Pages. It sums me up! Check it out at the link below. And while there - please check out my whole discography! https://nikphillips.bandcamp.com//sunshine-state-of-mind-v
21.01.2022 Listen into 99.7 Bridge FM tonight at 8:20 (Wednesday Aug 1) to hear Angie Whiteley talking about her song "Living In Limbo". https://www.facebook.com/angiesmusicpage/videos/300834914289300/UzpfSTE2NTUwMzM2OTE6MTAyMTUwMDUxNjI1OTY1ODA/
20.01.2022 This makes me mad, at a time where our businesses need help, and when we should be leveraging off established brand imaging. Everyone in the world associates the Kangaroo (no matter the design), with Australia. These geniuses of industry want us to drop brand familiarity, take on a brand image that will take a lot of time and money to market - all at a time when the last this we have is time and money to develop such a concept! I am sorry - I have never seen a greater example of corporate elites (who have seemingly limitless budgets) being out of touch with small businesses. https://inqld.com.au//the-secret-plan-to-assassinate-the-/
20.01.2022 This is a song for a true Queensland Hero. And for many other teachers! Please check out my project, info, albums etc at the link below and while there please join my mailing list to go into a draw for me to write a song for you! https://sunshinestateofmindproject.com.au
19.01.2022 Great chat tonight Angie with Bridge FM. Inspired by your passion for people who are being mistreated by our officials. Thanks to Bridge FM for supporting important community issues. Community radio is going to play a major role in Aussie communities moving forward and Jonathon and his team at Bridge FM are laying down an example for others to follow. To my friends - check out Angies song. Simply search Angie Whiteley Living In Limbo! on every listening platform. If you like the song - comment, like and share the hell out of it!
19.01.2022 FREE ALBUM: Would you like to download a free copy of my album Four Poet Steps. This is the most "rock" album I ever released. All I ask is that you go to the link below and join my mailing list. Over the next couple of days I will send out the link for the album and a free download code! Thanks and have a great day - nik! https://sunshinestateofmindproject.com.au/home
18.01.2022 Recently I have been very vocal about asking people to please buy and download the music of local artists, because we make next to nothing from streaming. And I... am still asking that - heaps of links to my music in other posts. HOWEVER, with my new single "Historys Pages", I passionately believe the message of the song is REALLY important at the moment. And I am happy for it to be shared as much as possible. SO, against my own advice, please see the streaming links below. Please like it on whatever platform you use, and PLEASE share it to like crazy! We need to encourage all Aussies to get involved and ask the question "Advance Australia Where?". https://gyro.lnk.to/HistorysPages See more
18.01.2022 Playing now and every day on Australian Country Radio "Historys Pages" by Nik Phillips Australian artists, Australian performance, Australian Country Radio Listen at RadioFM ours and many other free apps Request the song here... http://www.auscountry.com.au/requests.html See more
18.01.2022 WHAT'S YOUR STORY? Everyone has a story! I'ld love to hear yours. I'm getting ready to write some new songs for the Sunshine State of Mind project and I am see...king to find Queensland stories. Stories about people, places, histories, experiences! Funny stories, sad stories ....... Please go to my website, and in your own words, just tell me your story! Thanks. https://sunshinestateofmindproject.com.au/share-your-story
17.01.2022 A FIRST HAND UPDATE! While I fully support protests against the inhumane treatment of refugees being imprisoned at Kangaroo Point, last week I had some criticisms of the event and how a few people acted poorly, especially in how they interacted with the Qld Police in attendance. Today - I have nothing but compliments and support for the organisers, all who attended, and the police. What a great day. It started out by everyone going to the park behind the Pineapple Hotel. Ther...e were bands playing, people dancing, masks and hand soap being handed out, free food and water - it was a great family friendly atmosphere. Speeches were delivered by organisers, Indigenous leaders, Muslim leaders and the Electrical Trade Union. It was a wonderful caring atmosphere of people supporting humanity. There had to be 1000 - 1500 people there (only weeks ago this started with 50 or so people turning up!) Everyone then headed to the motel in an orderly fashion to connect with the refugees. Lots of chants, speeches, songs! Then a long walk around the block. Again a 7 MINUTE silence was held, reflecting the 7 years these people have been abused. Refugees spoke to the crowd over the phone. The day ended with people sending messages of support over the fence - via paper planes. Today I was so proud to be a part of the Brisbane community! While I have to put up with a small number of close minded, ignorant people on-line (Facebook), I am so inspired by the fact that many more Queenslanders are generous, caring and thinking people! To our politicians - the support of human rights and Aussie principles which include everyone deserves a fair go, is taking root with everyday people in a new wave. This is snowballing and will become the downfall of immoral politicians (Dutton and crew - plus some Labor pollies as well) who are simply abusing innocent people in order to promote their political policies. Please follow https://www.facebook.com/racqld/ Please attend protests next week! You are not doing anything wrong by peacefully protesting injustice. Of course, follow police instructions and follow health guidelines around the virus - but if you believe in human rights, please come along! We are living in an important time of human history. How we act now and actions we take, will shape the world for generations to come. If you believe that everyone deserves a fair go, then we need to insist that innocent people are not held without charges for 1 day, let alone 7 years! See more
15.01.2022 Catch the Sunshine State of Mind show at the Somerset (Esk) Civic Centre and the Sandgate Town Hall in October - grab your tickets now - https://sunshinestateofmindproject.com.au
13.01.2022 This is my new song "LIVING IN LIMBO" which can be downloded here; https://gyro.lnk.to/LivingInLimbo I wrote and produced this song to spread the word about h...ow the refugees have been let down by our governments policy on boat arrivals. IT IS NOT ILLEGAL TO SEEK ASYLUM - it is a basic Human Right! There is plenty of propaganda on this subject, but there is also a plethora of facts from credible sources as well: Aside from being morally wrong, * It costs more than $346,000 a year to hold someone in detention in Australia. * $10,221 for an asylum seeker to live in the community on a bridging visa while their claim is processed * Australias refugees and humanitarian entrants have contributed & found success in every field of endeavour, including the arts, sports, media, science, research, business and civic and community life * The positive impact of refugees has also been especially felt in regional and rural Australia See for yourself: https://www.kaldorcentre.unsw.edu.au//Factsheet_Cost%20of% The artwork was done by Kangaroo Point detainee Jalil Mahamede, a very talented poet and artist. Please check out his work on fb.
13.01.2022 Dont get me wrong. I subscribe and am a Joe Rogan fan! All power to his success. However for Spotify - Its just sad to see so many dollars that Spotify have ripped off from artists, not going back to artists!
12.01.2022 Finally. It took a long way into the lockdown, for me to be excited about watching anything live streamed! Looking forward to it guys!
12.01.2022 If I wanted someone to listen to any song of mine, it would be Historys Pages. It sums me up! Check it out at the link below. And while there - please check out my whole discography! https://nikphillips.bandcamp.com//sunshine-state-of-mind-v
11.01.2022 This is a long post. Doubt anyone will read it to the end. So - Here Goes! Its Called - THE TSUNAMI! The tsunami came out of nowhere! Life was normal. Stressfu...l, rushed .. normal! Then we saw the wave on the horizon! Initially it hit the shores of other countries. But it clearly had everyone in its sight. The distance gave some people time to panic and stock up on paper. Others, simply helped others. The elderly and sick were given floaties, and schools, churches and funeral homes were sealed closed. Despite our best efforts, our human capabilities had no chance of stopping nature. The wave hit! People in low lying areas died. Over time the waters rose to cover some higher ground. The vast majority of people reached even higher ground and survived. Some arrogant countries, believed they were Gods chosen ones and held a privileged place above nature. They decided to ignore wearing floaties and actually tried to surf the wave. Its amazed me that as too many of their fellow people fell off their boards and drowned, they continued to believe the wave is something they could master! And an empire fell! In most countries the waters started to settle. Everyone started to breathe easier. People took off floaties and arrogantly laughed, HAH nature - is that the best youve got! We are humans. We are stronger than nature. Then we looked up and saw a bigger 2nd wave starting to form. By now we knew more about the strength of the wave and we knew that while many people would get wet, and some certainly would drown, the vast majority of people would survive. But still, we panicked. We put on floaties, went into hiding, and again we stopped living. Some people killed themselves out of fear. Many who lost their possessions to the waters, gave up! Families fell apart. We destroyed cities. While most countries actually survived the waters, we actually destroyed some of them by simply stopping to look after them! We were all so wrapped up in fear, so terrified about what might happen, that we forgot to live. We were so concerned about our own survival, that we did not realise the damage we were doing to our world and the futures of our children and grand children. - I sat on a rock watching all this going on around me. I am a story teller. My old world no longer existed. No one was listening to stories anymore. So I decided to just watch. Whatever nature gives to me, I accept. So, I just watched. I saw a world where almost every person had stopped looking around them at the sky, the trees, the oceans - the beauty. I saw a world where everyones faces reflected the bright lights of digital screens. And everyone was transfixed on statistics and data, popular opinions and hot topics. Hate was a normal conversation. Politicians were having street fights on social media and news channels had become sex slaves to their corporate funders. I had to close my eyes. I cried. The reality, fear, and anger of people around me was the saddest thing I could ever imagine! - When I opened them I made a conscious choice. I had to disconnect myself from the fear I saw everyone sharing in the digital light reflected in their faces. And, immediately the world looked different! I was suddenly thinking more clearly! I realised that being born comes with a non-negotiable contract. I am going to die! And it can happen at anytime, in anyway. I have absolutely no control over any moment of my life! Awesome! As Bill said - Its Just a Ride! That makes every second incredibly precious. And wow, I have got to experience so many precious seconds! I also realised that yes, the tsunami is killing about 3000 people everyday - and that number might grow. At the same time almost 4000 people in the world die every day driving cars. Both of these are really sad statistics, and we should work hard to reduce them but, whether by nature or by actions we take, life - comes and goes. Personally, I believe there is a lot more to the story of our existence than we understand! I appreciate others have different opinions. But - I think we can all agree that life is miraculous - and worth celebrating, whether it lasts a day or 100 years! - Mathew 17:20 says : (Jesus) He replied, "Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, Move from here to there, and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. I grew up listening to many pastors saying, see, you only need a small amount of faith to change the world. I disagree 100% I think Jesus is saying something very different! Yes a mustard seed is small, but it has no choice but to place its total existence in the hands of nature/God. I think he is saying that to change the world, to move a mountain, you need to allow your life to be totally controlled, 100% by nature, by God - whatever you want to call it. You need to accept and enjoy the fact that your existence is beyond your control. Then by being willing to experience life - you can reach your full potential! - I saw the tsunami waters subside. I saw people swatting away fear, like flies. I saw music becoming the voice of the people. I saw politics being wrenched from corporate hands and being given to the people! I saw a great new dawn for my kids/grand kids. I reject fear. I embrace life! Love all. N
11.01.2022 STARTING MY "STUPID" LIST Over the coming months, as a nation, we have to make decisions which will effect generations to come. While we are pondering such issues, I also hope we outgrow a suitcase of stupid. My list is long. Everyone will have their own thoughts. Hey you may disagree with me! So be it. But - here are a few points of stupid, which I personally hope we leave behind immediately.... 1. We have innocent people locked up in inner city motels. They have not committed any crimes and under international law, and should be treated humanly as refugees. They have been used as political pawns as a PR campaign of our government/s. Get over it. With all the virus noise taking up news cycles - just release them. Their continued torture holds no currency for you now. If anything, showing compassion (sorry read following international law) may be beneficial for Australia in being seen supporting human rights, as we point fingers at other countries! 2. Our police men and women are highly trained professionals. Do not send them into parks to ensure people are not standing too close together. Really stupid. Also, do not have them pull over learner drivers, driving with their Mum/Dad. How was that breaching any distancing law? I know the decision was reversed, but how did it even get to be an issue? Really offensive to our police. Police deserve our respect. Let them do real policing jobs. 3. Django - he followed his instincts and saved a whale. There was a time he would have been called a hero. Now, he is breaking a law? So is the message to the public that if you pass someone getting beaten up, or trapped in a car wreck or a house on fire - dont help because you might be breaking a law? So not Australian! Once again stupid. We are adults not infants. Sometimes (aah) we actually need to make decisions by ourselves! 4. The Australian Senate has failed the Australian people and been stupid. The outcome and messaging around the Senate Inquiry was very poorly managed and sent a very negative impression into a community in need. They should apologise to the memory of Hannah Clarke and her three kids, and to every person currently experiencing domestic violence. Across Australia, police respond to one domestic violence issue every two minutes (Aljazeera). Now is not the time for politicians to sidestep hard issues. Now is the time to be leaders. 5. Finally, how beautiful it was to see the people of Biloela having an online birthday party for Kopika, via Zoom. Thank you Biloela for having true Aussie spirit. On a follow up point of stupid - as we speak - authorities are threatening to take mobile phones off imprisoned refugees.
10.01.2022 Memory Lane Trip - Lots of new friends lately who may not have heard some of my earlier music. This song is off the album Songs From The 4th Floor. It was written about a few of my friends who were going through hard times. The film clip was shot at the "old" Recordworks. Good memories for me with good people. Jason Millhouse, Angie Whiteley, Mark Chomyn, Marlon Holden, Mark Hayden, Michael Flanders, Alex Rottier, the Regatta Fest. After watching, if so inspired to buy my music, please do!! Go to https://nikphillips.bandcamp.com
10.01.2022 If you have ever enjoyed a concert. If you love listening to music. If you have ever wondered about the magic that seems to be behind it all, can I please encou...rage you read this article about a true Queensland and Aussie legend, Dee Dimmick. To me a real legend is someone who has the vision and courage to take on a dream, take on an enormous challenge, and against the odds create an outcome which makes peoples lives better. Dee and her husband Manny, through their company All Access, have made the Australian music industry a better and more professional place for a lot of people. Their skills and efforts added to Aussie road crews being recognised as among the best in the world! She is a legend! People who become roadies and most musicians, are kindred spirits. We do what we do because it is an overpowering part of who we are, and we thrive upon a brother in arms mentality. Despite what some people have been conditioned to assume - most roadies are highly skilful people, often artisans in their specific fields, who have an enormous tolerance for handling pressure, and who are in the best way possible, often beautifully slightly crazy! I only got the opportunity to develop my music craft thanks to help from guys like Brian and Dave, Alf and Rowdy, Gonzo, Sparky, Mick and Henrik, Des and Gary . and many more! A sobering point in Dees interview is the statistic that 1 in 5 Aussie roadies commit suicide. If you were wondering why the Powderfinger lads used their live stream to help Support Act - now you know! I dont know the musician suicide stat! There is not much anyone can do to help live shows while lock downs continue! (Another post for another time) However, next time you enjoy streaming your favourite music, please keep in mind that most of these streaming companies are adding to the misery. The big acts make money from streaming. Personally, I would be lucky if I could buy a cup of coffee from the money I make from streaming services in a year! So - can I please encourage you to hunt down and BUY/DOWNLOAD music from artists. Yeah, cheap promo shot - mine can be purchased here - https://nikphillips.bandcamp.com Anyway, please read the article, get a dose of reality - and message thanks to Dee! I have so much more to say - For now, Dee- respect!
10.01.2022 Had a great on-air chat with Campo from River FM 94.9 about Historys Pages. Thanks Campo and everyone at the station! Lets get talking Australia! https://www.river949.com.au
09.01.2022 To all my wonderful friends! FB posts and messages are so hit and miss. If you have an interest in my music, could you please visit my website and join my mailing list? I promise not to harass you too much, but I do have some cool things happening soon! So I would love to keep in touch! THANKS Nik. https://sunshinestateofmindproject.com.au
09.01.2022 Here is a new lyric video of "Historys Pages" and includes some of my personal thoughts!
08.01.2022 I only found out recently about the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. On quite a few levels this is a very interesting document.
07.01.2022 HEY - Ive added a pile of my videos onto my FB page. Some from albums, some demos, some from China - Please check them out and (hopefully) enjoy. If you do, then please share them around! https://www.facebook.com/pg/nikphillipsmusic/videos/
07.01.2022 OK. So, at first we thought 6.5 million people lost work and needed Jobkeeper support. Now we find out its only 3.5 million (a lot of whom are musicians!). So that means an extra 3 million people are saving a lot more money, because they still have jobs - but cant go out and spend it! HERE IS A SUGGESTION - TAKE $20 OR $50 OF THE MONEY YOU ARE SAVING AND CONSIDER BUYING SOME LOCAL MUSIC! YEAH - MAKE A DIFFERENCE "BUY LOCAL" MUSIC!!!!!!! If you are stuck for an option, here is a link to my music - HEY, just a suggestion! Please also seek out other local artists! Love ya all...... https://nikphillips.bandcamp.com
06.01.2022 Hey Australian Country Radio has kindly placed "Historys Pages" on high rotation. Thanks! Please like their page, then link to their webpage and request my song - Please!
05.01.2022 This is a really good song. It sums up my soul at the moment. Share it, or de-friend me! Please - a simple request! And make your voice heard!... I am not interested in wasting anytime engaging with people who are not willing to get involved in where we want our country to head too out of this pandemic!
04.01.2022 THE SAD REALITY OF PAIN IN ART! IS ANYONE HEARING THIS! Over generations, so much great art sadly has been created out of misery. Billy Holiday crying through her voice about strange hanging fruit....Continue reading
04.01.2022 Good and bad things are not determined by skin colours. They are determined by political positions and personal beliefs. Skin is just a beautiful covering over our souls. Our actions, are the real reflection of our beliefs. I wish to encourage everyone to ensure that your beliefs/actions are as beautiful as your skin and as universally unexplainable and wondrous as your soul. There is so much more to you - than meets my eye. I am keen to experience that.
04.01.2022 An unplugged demo. A tribute to friends in the Queensland Police Force.
03.01.2022 With the changes in University fees, I understand that the government is seeking to align students to areas where jobs will emerge. But may I please encourage the government to also focus on the trades! Apprenticeship conditions suck! Please make it more attractive for people to consider important trade jobs! Many of them will continue to be vital.
02.01.2022 Fingers crossed, I will start touring the Sunshine State of Mind show in Sept/Oct. Before then I am offering to do some rehearsal shows at friends houses. You invite 15 - 20 friends around, I perform in your lounge room, backyards etc. If you like it, I ask for some dollars to land in my guitar case - and we just have some fun! If youre in SEQ and are interested let me know. I have some August dates available!
02.01.2022 Please check out the song "Historys Pages" at this link. https://gyro.lnk.to/HistorysPages Please get my music at - https://nikphillips.bandcamp.com
01.01.2022 For the early risers, I have a great chat with Campo on River 94.9FM Friday morning at 6:40. Have a listen!
01.01.2022 Next year I will have been a professional musician for 40 years! I have performed 10s of thousands of songs live! I have recorded 100s of songs. And I think I... have done an OK job - I like most of the songs I have put out into the world! But finally - I have a song I am proud of. Please do me a favour and listen to it really loud a couple of times - then share it! Cheers n. https://youtu.be/e2SRKymiYzU
01.01.2022 THANK YOU TO EVERY UNSUNG HERO. FROM THE FIRE FIGHTER, TO SUPERMARKET STAFF. THANK YOU! This song is from the Sunhsine State Of Mind Show, which I will be touring as soon as is possible! It is a tribulte to emergency workers and also to everyday schmucks like me, who do our best to be brave and get through everyday. If you enjoy, like, share yada, yada, yada! https://sunshinestateofmindproject.com.au/home
01.01.2022 I DEMAND - OK, OK, I am asking nicely - PLEASE listen into Saturday Night Country on ABC radio! I am on in talking about Historys Pages with the legend Scott Lamond! https://www.abc.net.au//sa/saturday-night-country/12353134
01.01.2022 New Single - Please check it out and share! https://gyro.lnk.to/HistorysPages
