SA cult-rockers talk about inspiration, going forward and what ‘The Mirror’ is all about Famous in the ’80s for cracked ballads like “Johnny Calls The Chemist”, the band suffered madness and misadventure until recently reuniting when vocalist and co-founder Nielen ‘Mirror’ Marais was discovered sleeping under a hedge in Wynberg. However, soon after starting to
SA cult-rockers talk about inspiration, going forward and what ‘The Mirror’ is all about
Famous in the ’80s for cracked ballads like “Johnny Calls The Chemist”, the band suffered madness and misadventure until recently reuniting when vocalist and co-founder Nielen ‘Mirror’ Marais was discovered sleeping under a hedge in Wynberg.
However, soon after starting to record new material last year, Allan Faull – Marais’ cousin and The Mirror’s lead guitarist – died of a heart attack in studio. Against all odds, and to keep Faull’s spirit alive, Falling Mirror have again regrouped with Nielen on vocals; Harvey Cohen on bass; Pat and Kai Humphreys on keyboard and drums respectively; and Richard and Jonathan Tait on rhythm guitar and lead guitars.
In an audio interview below, the group talks about inspiration, going forward and what ‘The Mirror’ is all about. Listen out for an exclusive in-studio preview of a new track.
Mercury, in conjunction with Alma Café is hosting a benefit gig for Nielen Mirror at Mercury Live on Saturday 19 April. Join the event here.
Bookings can be made online at WebTickets, otherwise phone 021 465 2106 and / or check out Mercury Live online for more details. Information on this iconic band.
Look out for the upcoming feature on Falling Mirror in the June issue of Rolling Stone South Africa.
