Pierre Opperman
BIOGRAPHY
My name is Pierre Opperman, a.k.a (oppie), and I am an artist who plays “Acoustic guitar/vocalist, and was formerly a drummer.
I have been playing guitar for approximately twenty-six years.
In Oct 2001, I recorded a 2x song demo-cd called “Karma” at Manley Studios, Pretoria.
“Who’s to know” and “In & Out” were produced by Sean Manley of “Manley Studios”, who also engineered/mixed the songs and did lead-guitar-fills on both tracks.
In April 2008, I recorded an EP, consisting of 5x songs at Peace of Eden Recording Studios, Knysna (www.peaceofeden.co.za)
Money less
If you Believe
Changes
Motion
Runaway
Have just completed a new song “Desert Light” which will be included on the album.
Will add more songs, on this album in the near future.
Influences:
My earlier and current influences include Bread, the Bee Gees, Elton John Coldplay, David Gray, Cat Stevens, and I have not deliberately tried to sound like any of the afore-mentioned bands / artists.
My songs are currently uploaded onto various Independent-Music sites like:
www.garageband.com/artist/oppie
www.isound.com/pierre_opperman
www.songvault.fm
www.live365.com/oppie
www.noisehead.com
www.mp3songs.org.uk/jamroom/oppie
www.facebook.com
www.showcasetourmusic.com/oppie
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
See my Biography please.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes..next performance is at the Peace of Eden fest,Knysna
www.peaceofeden.co.za
Your musical influences
Cat Stevens,Bread, David Gray....Pink Floyd etc...
What equipment do you use?
Cort acoustic-guitar
Anything else?
I have just finished my website www.pierreopperman.com check-it out.
