Australian Griot and Blues Sharman – Steve Tallis, releases his latest three-CD set on
Tuesday October 8, 2024.
It’s title is Memory Ghost!
A memory ghost is a memory so strong that it’s left an invisible mark so it can never be forgotten. Some memory ghosts are so strong they cause an eruption of emotions.
In celebration of his 62nd year as a musician, Australian Blues Griot STEVE TALLIS delivers his latest release, Memory Ghost – an audacious 3CD set comprising a monumental 66 songs and nearly 4 hours of music, recorded live first take.
A limited edition of 1,000 copies and all in glorious mono, coproduced by the internationally acclaimed Rob Grant, Poons Head Studio – Fremantle.
His style is unique in an Australian context with names such as Howlin’ Wolf, Dr. John, Captain Beefheart, Bob Dylan, Leadbelly and Tom Waits mentioned by way of reference points.
Tallis dig deep into his spirit, incorporating Country Blues, Rock, Spirituals and Field Hollers. Complex layers that plunder the depths of the human experience : Songs of love, desire, death, politics, romance, skeletons, elephants, redemption, hobos, ghosts – challenging, intense, raw, enriching, unpredictable, fearless, restless, tender, reflective, sensitive, instinctive, radical – by a musical outlaw, a renegade observing, contemplating, reflecting and commenting on the world around him.
A Sorcerer of sounds
The loops and percussion behind the field hollers and spoken word tracks are outstanding, powerful and unique. The missing link between the ancient and the modern, sauntering into realms previously unexplored. A Leadbelly of the 21st century – Franck Colombani @ Le Monde – France
Crackles with powerful guitar riffs and Tallis’ rich vocal tones.
The Snakes of Desire – Phil Bradley, Chobby, Hans-Aage Deberitz – get downright deep and dirty with raunchy blues rock that will get your hips a’shakin’ and your feet a’jumpin”. – Seductive Snake Music
The music is drenched in emotionally charged, deep seated memories
Songs of simple truths that resonate with a universality that crosses time and culture – driven by the spirit of rebellion – cut to the core. One of the few artists brave enough to stand naked and imperfect within an industry that encourages conformity and compliance. – Phil Bennet @ Nova Magazine
contact@stevetallis.com
