Pierre
@Pierre Opperman
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Knysna, South Africa
Joined Nov 11, 2008
Pierre started his musical-career as a drummer, at the young age of 12yrs, and played with various bands during high-school years.
A shooting-accident during his military-service severely damaged his right hand/wrist and ended his plans of continuing a career as a professional drummer!
Being a natural musician, he progressed to guitar at the age of 15 and continued his passion for music, by performing in various pubs, booze-cruises and beach-parties, over the years.
Pierre’s song-writing skills were born during a difficult year, in 2000, whilst living in a caravan on the South Coast of Natal, and continued during the latter years where he has been living in Knysna for the past ten years.
Now, with almost a complete album ready, his music has been heard on many European and USA online-radio, and campus radio-stations, including two music-videos on Youtube.
His voice and music-style has more than often, been compared to the likes of David Gray, Cat Stevens, Willie Nelson, and even Roger Waters of Pink Floyd.
In 2000 a demo-album, consisting of two songs, “Who’s to know” and “In & Out” were recorded at Manley Studios, Pretoria.
A self-titled EP consisting of 6 new songs, was recorded at Peace of Eden Recording Studio, Knysna.during 2008
Moneyless; If you Believe; Changes; Motion; Runaway; Desert Light.
In October 2010, Pierre returned to Peace of Eden Recording Studio,Knysna,South Africa to record 3 new songs,
Quiet Place; Slow Train; and “Don’t Say It”
My Music
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Pierre Opperman
Feb 17, 2011
My official website:
http://www.pierreopperman.co.za
Pierre Opperman
Feb 15, 2011
http://arenacast.randrworld.com/
"SLOW TRAIN" one of my newest songs was featured as 3rd Hottest song on R&RWorld.com's podcast in Dec 2010
Pierre Opperman
Feb 15, 2011
Pirate Radio,Florida,USA
Plating on 40 Networks in 75 Countries.
Extremely happy about my song "Runaway" being featured,and topping the list on the Music Treasure Hunt as the "Most Voted Song".
This is the #1 Internet Radio-station in the USA FOR 2010
http://www.pirateradioofthetreasurecoast.com/MusicTreasureHunt.html
Runaway received 357000 votes.
Pierre Opperman
Jul 07, 2010
Check out my Reverbnation profile
http://www.reverbnation.com/pierreopperman
Pierre Opperman
Mar 01, 2009
Hi there
I have just uploaded a new video on Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXbfiSwy2yE
Some comments of my music:
I was listening to some of your stuff the other day and I was really impressed on all levels... musicianship, arrangement, production, voice and soul. Your music sort of reminds me of David Gilmour's solo projects away from the Floyd.
Wall-to-Wall - Write on Terry's Wall
Pierre Opperman
Dec 24, 2008
Hi guys and girls
Here's wishing you a fantastic and Merry Xmas, and a stunning 2009..
One of my songs "Changes" has been awarded "Song of the day" in the Pop-genre for the 26-12-2008 on www.garageband.com/artist/oppie.
Good luck with all your musical-aspirations for 2009 & beyond.
Pierre (oppie)
Pierre Opperman
Dec 02, 2008
Hi my dear friends....i am still new to this site,but believe things will start heating-up soon.
Please go to www.pierreopperman.com or www.garageband.com/artist/oppie and listen to some of my other recordings.
I will upload more to this page soon.
Pierre Opperman (oppie)
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