Paul McLaney is one of the most talented singer / songwriter / guitarists I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I am very proud to count him as one of my friends. He was one of the first people I met on coming to New Zealand from England in 1991. He was only 17 at the time, but like all great aspiring performers he had a vision and sensibility beyond his age. He has worked hard to get where he is, (three self written / produced albums in less than 5 years in NZ! is no mean feat), but the exciting thing is, the story has only just begun. Gramsci should be world famous, but I know just being brilliant isnt enough. Paul Mclaney is precious. A star looking for a universe in which to shine. The fact that he hasn't departed for foreign shores to persue his dream is all credit to his belief in NZ music. Support him, for he trusts in you.

Paul McLaney is the type of talent you only stumble across a few times in your life. Any that have been touched by Jeff Buckley will know what I mean. I have had the privilege of performing and working with Paul so I have felt this magic first hand. I say felt because his music is not just to be heard but rather to be immersed in. You will only know the exactly what I'm talking about if you see him live. Those of you who remember his solo Temple days will know exactly what I'm talking about. Power is probably the best word to describe those performances. You owe it to yourself to get to know his music. You will never turn back from it.

What about a UK tour?

Great song Paul - time for another??

Paul McLaney is very talented. Why is he living in New Zealand?

When I was young, the sound of my own heart beat, while I fell into sleep, was a comfort. As I drifted into a deeper sense, the regular rythmic pattern got louder and some how more sinister. I'm sure I heard footsteps, but however hard I tried, I never saw the face of the person walking my way in the dark. "Complicated" moves me in the same way. It is a lullaby for insomniac's. A nursery rhyme for those of us afraid of the dark. It walks on the edge of light and dark, sparkles with the morning sun's first light. But our shadows fall in shade, so we see no shape of how we are. The simplest of things are always complicated. Paul McLaney can mix a sun kissed beach, and the depths of a persons despair in equal amounts. He has 'the force'. You feel it, even though sometimes, you may not even know he's there. Un-assuming, sneek up on you, brilliance!!

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gruuvy! Love it when a man can go falsetto and pull it off bigtime!!!

I havent fully listened to the album yet, but we got it into work the other day, and it really caught my attention. I only found out it was NZ music today. Im really Really Impressed, and this is me not having fully listened to the album. My Fav song so far is 'let it go'

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erwinmursky - although it is beyond my control, i would prefer you shut your trap. Also, i hear you Americans are big on plastic surgery. Why dont you get some headsize reduction done.

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very soon what?

sweet, who's supporting the big guy.... and where he goin?

got lots of ppl hooked on him down here in welly's who would luv to see him play..

I've had Permanence for about 18 months (well ever since it came out, however long ago that was) and I still love it.

You're right about your comment on Paul McLaney's songs, Foaf.

Excellent artwork too...

wicked o wicked ... good luck at the tui's edo

I hope people are aware there is a new album due out soon, called Object. I heard a track off it last night - Beautiful Life (the video for this is finished and will be on this site at some stage I'm sure. Its quite a change in sound, from the acoustic folky music on Permanence - he brings in (rather effectively) drum and electronica for this track. The themes are not very different - oon this song, he has some chick but is unwilling to take her away from what he imagines to be her beautiful life. Or, at least, that's what my one listen so far makes me think - I'll try again tonight.

Wow - I just saw 'Don't' on Juice. Very, very cool video. The best thing was that I really felt it suited the lyrical sentiments/vibe of the music. Anyone know who made it?

It's also my favourite Anika Moa song!

Paul McLaney will be doing his solo thing at Happy (cnr of tory and vivian streets) this Thursday Night with Samuel Flynn Scott (thats ME!) in support..

Paul has just recorded what i can assure,if you have not heard it , is an amazing album of very beautiful songs that should translate well to the intmate surrounds of Happy

Well, mysh, isn't that great for both of them that they produce wonderful music? I know that they admire each other greatly, so no harm, no foul, I reckon!

20th of June and come and gone, like other Like Stray Voltage release dates...does anyone know when this is actually going to come out? I desperately need/want it.

bucjo - Do you go around Gramsci sites adding comments? -

Just to let all Gramsci and Paul fans know that they will be doing a residency at the Galatos Basement some time very soon. (Once a week, Paul said the other night). Go see, I intend to. What a lovely, lovely man. Seriously.