Simon gives an insight into his current plans for new music and then  a taste of his live show at the Mandurah Arts Centre.

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Live at Mandurah

Simon talks about his Song 'You and I', written about connection through separation, before introducing the official music video and playing the song.

You and I

On the 5th anniversary of the tragic passing of 1927's friend and stage manager, Shane Cooper, Simon delivers a tribute, including a performance of the the Pink Floyd song that he sang at Shane's memorial service.

Wish You Were Here(For Shane Cooper)

This week Simon introduces the new lyric video for 'Nothing Good about Goodbye', giving insights into the writing and recording of the song.

Nothing Good About Goodbye

This week Simon talks about his experience  with a temporary mobility issue after surgery and performs a live acoustic version of a previously unreleased song 'Make You Mine' that was captured on a friends couch pre-covid.

Make You Mine(live)

Father's Day 2020 special episode.Simon talks about his own Dad and sings a live version of a song penned for his father that imagines a world where every one was blessed with a dad like his.

If Every Dad Was My Dad

A throwback live acoustic performance of a song from Simons old band Love My Dog.

Landed On The Moon(Live at Vander Studios)

While Simon recovers from knee surgery and feeling his world is a little bit still, he introduces the final song from the KisTone album, ironically titled 'The World Is Standing Still'.This song was co-written with Swedish producer/writer Adan Kviman, who lists impressive collaborations with artists such as Jewell and Eagle-Eye Cherry.

The World Is Standing Still

A brand new song written using advice from Simon's mother, espousing the desire to 'Pay It forward'.The live performance was captured at the Brisbane Queen St Mall as part of the 'I heart Songwriting Club' 2020 showcase.

Pay It Forward(Live)

Simon discovers an old video of a TV performance of an original song from last century and talks about the vast difference in how it looks to him now as opposed to how he felt about it at the time. We then hear the performance and the live interview with Night Vibes host Mark Boulter.

Night Vibes

Simon introduces one of is favourite recordings from the new KistTone record. It's titled 'Another Left Alone' and hits on the old but ever present imperative to run the green light when it's green.

Another Left Alone

Simon is up to track 8 of his newly released album with KisTone. The song is aptly for these times titled Stranded and features some retro sounds with that KisTone modern pop thing.

Stranded

Introducing another song from Simon's band KisTone. 'Shadow of a lie'  is written from the perspective of a young mind struggling for power in the shadow of an oppressive authority figure. 

Shadow of a lie

Continuing on with introducing the KisTone album, this week Simon plays the recorded version of 'Naked Decision' and gives himself a mid-year assessment.

Naked Decision

Award winning Australian singer-songwriter Simon Shapiro delivers his songs, writing and philosophy in a unique combination of idea sharing, including conversation, live performance and recorded music.

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