His 2005 debut EP release, "Chapter One", a self financed project, was recorded in collaboration with South African guitar legend Nibs van der Spuy and marketed and released with the assistance of Sheer Sound.
Apart from a heavy 2006 touring schedule which has included headline appearances at festivals such as Splashy Fen, Wavescapes Film Festival, Mr Price Classic and The Billabong Pro Farryl has also recently completed two national tours as a guest of Australian superstars Missy Higgins (July 2006) and Ben Lee (April 2006).
He has also toured with Donovan Frankenreiter and has played with Jack Johnson, which resulted in a co-composition with Jack.
The "Chapter One" EP was nominated for a 2006 South African Music Award (SAMA) in the 'Best Adult Contemporary' category.
His eponymous debut has recently been completed for 2 Feet Music as well as a music video for his first single "Better Days". Farryl Purkiss has recently completer a tour of Australia to support the release of this album in that territory. The tour features solo dates as well as support slots for Canada's Serena Ryder and Hawksley Workman.
Reviews:
"...there is a real musicality here that sets this album apart from the surfboard toting imitators. Solo acoustic instrumental 'Speechless' is one of the albums highlights. 'Please Stay' is uplifting and heartbreaking all at once, showing off this singer-songwriter's ability to make a deep impression with just a light touch of the guitar frets." - Laura MacIntyre, www.mediasearch.com.au
"...a charmingly open, friendly stage presence that pulls you in as his songs caress you with their easy melodies" - Michael Smith, Drum Media, Sydney, Australia
"...a great start from a promising songwriter with a voice of his own, and I can't wait to see what the future yields. Get this album, in a few years you'll be saying "Oh yeah, I remember listening to Farryl ages ago." He's the kind of artist who you'll want to build a long-term audio relationship with through the collection of every single album. Start yours now." - Matthew Christensen (4 out of 5)
"Farryl Purkiss is better than damn good, combining inventive guitar play with introspective wordplay on an album that’s delves deep in to the heart’s emotions. An absolute stunner! ... the best debut of the year." - Craig Canavan (4 out of 5)
"Purkiss gave a brilliant performance, apparently unfazed, despite the problems the crew encountered. The crowd also warmed up towards him and when he told a story about how he played with Jack Johnson in 2003 and how Johnson inspired him to finish his song Déjà Vu, with which he'd been struggling, everyone became a fan before he stepped off stage just before 23h00." - Henriël Veldtmann, Oppikoppi Festival 2006.
Ducking and Diving
Farryl Purkiss Lyrics
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I ask myself
Is this all there really is?
To this world
Once again I
I ask myself
Why do I even try resist this?
And I'm
Ducking
I am
Diving
I am
Running, cheating is all I know
And I'm
Ducking
I am
Diving
I am
Running, cheating is all we know
Lift me up to higher grounds
So I might be founded by you, hold the keys to understanding me
Again
Again
And I'm
Ducking
I am
Diving
I am
Running, cheating is all I know
And I'm
Ducking
I am
Diving
I am
Running, cheating is all we know
All we know
Once again I
I ask myself
Is this all there really is?
To this world
And I ask
Once again I
I ask myself
Why do I even try resist this?
'Cause this is not me
And I'm
And I'm
Ducking
I am
Diving
I am
Running, cheating is all I know
And I'm
Ducking
I am
Diving
I am
Running, cheating is all we know (All we know)
And I'm
Ducking
I am
Diving
I am
Running, cheating is all I know
And I'm
Ducking
I am
Diving
I am
Running, cheating is all we know (All we know)
And I'm
Ducking
I am
Diving
I am
Running, cheating is all I know
And I'm
Ducking
I am
Diving
Farryl Purkiss's song "Ducking and Diving" is a soulful and introspective look at the choices we make in life and the struggle to find our true selves. The recurring refrain of "Ducking, I am diving, I am running, cheating is all I know" speaks to the idea that sometimes we feel like we are just going through the motions, trying to survive in a world that doesn't always make sense.
The lyrics suggest a feeling of frustration and disillusionment with the world, as the singer asks himself "Is this all there really is?" and wonders why he even bothers to resist the status quo. However, there is also a sense of hope and a desire for transformation, as the singer pleads to be lifted up to higher grounds and for someone to hold the keys to understanding him.
The final verse seems to suggest that the singer is grappling with his own identity, questioning whether the person he is presenting to the world is really him. He is tired of "running, cheating" and wants to break free from the cycle of self-doubt and self-deceit.
Overall, "Ducking and Diving" is a powerful song that explores the complexity of human emotions and the struggle to find meaning and authenticity in the face of life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Once again I
Repeating the same thought and questioning oneself
I ask myself
Talking to oneself and introspecting
Is this all there really is?
Questioning the limitations of the world
To this world
Referring to the world and its ways
Why do I even try resist this?
Wondering why one is fighting against something
It's not me
Feeling disconnected from one's actions
And I'm
Continuing to talk about oneself
Ducking
Trying to avoid the outcome
I am
Emphasizing the present state
Diving
Trying to escape the consequences
Running, cheating is all I know
Living with the habit of cheating
I am
Stating oneself clearly
Running, cheating is all we know
Referring to the society's norm of cheating
Lift me up to higher grounds
Requesting to be guided towards a better path
So I might be founded by you, hold the keys to understanding me Again
Asking someone to understand oneself better
And I'm
Referring to oneself
Ducking
Trying to avoid facing consequences
Running, cheating is all I know
Living with the habit of cheating
And I'm
Continuing to talk about oneself
Diving
Trying to escape the consequences
I am
Emphasizing the present state
Running, cheating is all we know
Referring to the society's norm of cheating
All we know
Emphasizing the prevalence of cheating
Once again I
Repeating the same thought and questioning oneself
I ask myself
Talking to oneself and introspecting
Is this all there really is?
Questioning the limitations of the world
To this world
Referring to the world and its ways
Why do I even try resist this?
Wondering why one is fighting against something
'Cause this is not me
Realizing that one's current actions are not aligned with oneself
And I'm
Continuing to talk about oneself
Ducking
Trying to avoid facing consequences
Running, cheating is all I know
Living with the habit of cheating
And I'm
Continuing to talk about oneself
Diving
Trying to escape the consequences
I am
Emphasizing the present state
Running, cheating is all we know
Referring to the society's norm of cheating
All we know
Emphasizing the prevalence of cheating
And I'm
Continuing to talk about oneself
Ducking
Trying to avoid facing consequences
Running, cheating is all I know
Living with the habit of cheating
And I'm
Continuing to talk about oneself
Diving
Trying to escape the consequences
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