New Album:
Separate Together
Now Available
An uplifting, multicultural musical journey celebrating humanity’s shared experiences of wonder, connection and self-discovery through travel. Framed in the mellow styles of smooth jazz, chill lounge and cool vibes.
My full catalogue of songs
I have over 70 compositions over my three band/projects
Collaboration Release: Co-write with Judie Tzuke and Redrama (Lasse Melberg)
Released: 21 October 2023
‘You’ve Got to Be In It’ is a song that I co-wrote with Jude and Lasse Melberg. You can hear the song on the excellent new album from Judie Tzuke: ‘Jude the Unsinkable’
This photoia Jude, Lasse and myself at the song writing session. Such cool people and a great time.
Updates
Autumn Gig Season
Not gigging myself these days it is always great to get out and see live performing artists. October was a busy time seeing and supporting
The Good and the Bad bits about making music
The Good and the Bad bits about making music
Lyric Video1 – Every Stranger
The opening bars to a song of hope A lyric video for Every Stranger. Being as how there are only 3 vocal songs on Separate
Latest Release from Zdiar
About Me
I write music…..because music
I am a musician, songwriter/composer, producer/arranger and music fanatic. Everything I do has music involved in it to some to some degree.
I am on a life long mission to indulge, learn , play, write, compose and absorb music of all types from all people, and cultures and backgrounds. Music is the universal language.
I have been inexorably drawn to music since I was a kid despite coming from a totally non musical family and having no early musical education. I didn’t start playing piano till I was 16 and didn’t write my first song till I was in my mid 20’s.
My Top Ten Everything
Actually sometimes it’s 10, sometimes it’s more, sometimes less, but you get the idea. In this latest episode it’s…..
In previous episodes
MY MUSIC
The Space Between
Your life can change in an instant... the space between.
Consent Under Coercion
Is the human race self destructing? We seem to consent under coercion
CONNECT
Every Stranger
It’s about instilling and restoring trust in fellow humans and each and everyone of us of ‘doing our piece’ by holding out our hands and making connections with each other.
What They Say
“Brian Johnstone’s meticulous production quality and emotive musical storytelling elevate ‘Every Stranger’ to a level that rivals the best in contemporary pop and smooth jazz.
The single is a testament to his talent and dedication to creating meaningful and enjoyable music.
“Beautifully crafted music showing extremely well the compositional capabilities of this artist”
“Consent Under Coercion is a damn fine album”
The Balance of Risk is an excellent and very diverse album.
A huge songwriting talent at work here!
Nice themes, open and minimalist. Keep going to write wonderful themes! Great Job!
Really nice chilled piano music.
“Amazing songwriting and atmospheres with mix of classic prog/pop elements with contemporary drum programming and soundscapes”
Photo Gallery
A visual guide to my music, history, travels and stuff
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