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.
Evil Spell
Farryl Purkiss Lyrics
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With a stare you can see what you wanna see
Let me be
Just don't tell me what you think of me
If I dare can I please hold you close to me?
An evil spell I think you've put on me
Damn you witch, I love this misery
Please don't let it come to this?
You know I cannot resist
Please don't let it come to this?
Even though I continue to persist
An evil spell I think you've put on me
Damn you, witch, can't you see you're destroying me?
So let me try and let me lie and let me cry and let me die
Let me try and let me lie and let me cry and let me die
Let me try and let me lie and let me cry and let me die
Let me try
Let me lie
Let me cry and let me die
An evil spell I think you've put on me
Damn you witch, can't you see you're the enemy?
Oh, the enemy
Oh, the enemy
Oh, the end of me
With a word you can be what you wanna be
Through the power of expression, one can shape their own identity and destiny
With a stare you can see what you wanna see
Observation and perception can be manipulated to fit one's desires and beliefs
Let me be
Respect my autonomy and allow me to exist as I am
Just don't tell me what you think of me
Avoid sharing your judgments or opinions about my character or worth
If I dare can I please hold you close to me?
Despite the risks, may I have the privilege of an intimate connection with you?
An evil spell I think you've put on me
I believe your actions have ensnared me in a destructive and painful situation
Damn you witch, I love this misery
Despite the suffering caused, I cannot help but be enthralled by my feelings for you
Please don't let it come to this?
I implore you to prevent the situation from reaching such a detrimental state
You know I cannot resist
You are aware that I lack the ability to resist your allure or influence
Even though I continue to persist
Despite my determination to break free, I find myself persisting in this harmful dynamic
Damn you, witch, can't you see you're destroying me?
I express frustration towards you, as you fail to recognize the harm you are causing me
So let me try and let me lie and let me cry and let me die
Allow me to explore various paths, deceive myself, experience sorrow, and even contemplate my demise
Let me try
Grant me the liberty to attempt and experiment
Let me lie
Permit me to deceive myself and others, possibly for self-preservation
Let me cry and let me die
Allow me to express my pain and anguish, and even consider the finality of death
Damn you witch, can't you see you're the enemy?
I express frustration towards you, as you fail to recognize that you are the source of my suffering and opposition
Oh, the enemy
You personify the adversary, the force that opposes my well-being
Oh, the end of me
You represent the potential termination of my existence, both metaphorically and possibly literally
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