Tape Hiss and Sparkle by Frank Moody

The sound of Tape Hiss and Sparkle…

Imagine your soul swooping over a barren deserted landscape at dusk. Imagine a massive veld fire with two people on either side of the flames. Two friends, perhaps lovers, unable to reach each other yet only metres apart. Imagine thousands of white paper planes, origami and colourful confetti across the Veld… Some in the air, others lost in the dirt and a few coming to their end in the flames.

Imagine stepping back and realising you have just been engulfed by the imagination of a musician on the rickety stage of a dilapidated theatre. The audience sits with lighters in their hands while others throw paper planes in all directions… Confetti streaming down from the stage.

 

 
This, in my head, is Tape Hiss and Sparkle’s Paperhawk – a portal that links your imagination with Simon Tamblyn’s consciousness. Perhaps not as intimate as some folk singers but that doesn’t mean it is not as honest, if not more so. It’s Storyteller-theatrical yet raw in its emotion and longing.

The court jester with his heart on a wooden cutting board. Dig in, savour the flavour of organic music that is still made for your soul’s sake and leave the poor strumming clown a few coins for his troubles.

Tape Hiss and Sparkle by Frank Moody

Photograph by Renee Frouws

Zebra & Giraffe has enjoyed nothing short of a whirlwind journey of success. Their debut album Collected Memories produced top ten singles and achieved numerous number 1’s on the biggest National and Campus radio stations around South Africa. After the successful release of their second album The Inside in September 2010, Zebra & Giraffe began 2011 in fine style with the release of the 2^nd single Terrified. The song reached the Top 20 on the 5FM Top 40 and #1 on various campus stations.

With their experimental indie rock, their dedication and passion for their craft and an almost unstoppable desire to create music that matters, Zebra & Giraffe have carved a name for themselves in the hearts of their fans. Known for their eclectic sound and great live performances, Zebra & Giraffe will be ready to deliver a magnificent show on Sunday.

We have three double tickets to give away the party. To win, simply leave a comment with how you would describe Zebra & Giraffe’s sound. Winners will be announced  Friday 8 July at 12h00.