Brian Heywood Peace of mind The world weather seems crazy, no-one knows what's going on! Brian's latest release is best described as a indie pop / rock song with a blend of contemporary folk and acoustic rock with a strong ecological message. The song features prominent guitar work, melodic vocals, and a songwriting style that emphasizes storytelling and introspection. The arrangement is organic, with a focus on natural instrumentation rather than heavy electronic production, which is characteristic of modern folk and singer-songwriter genres. A decade and a half ago Brian Heywood and poet Bob Harding-Jones put together a show that took a look at our relationship to the world we live in. "Thinking about our world" explored with music and poetry diverse topics such as life, wildlife extinction, rural development and the way we live in today’s post-industrial world. In fact, the show opened a window on the way we use, and abuse, the place we live along the lines of Al Gore's took Oscar wininning film "An Inconvenient Truth" and the amazing "Age of Stupid" films. Are we approaching the end of the world (as we know it)? Originally recorded in the UK with the final production taking place on the east coast of Australia, this powerful, edgy guitar driven track has rich vocals and a tight rhythm section. This song was written for a show staged in 1999 called "Thinking about our lives" and it is a real shame that the situation has not changed 25 years later. Credits Brian Heywood - lead vocals and electric guitar and guitar synth Andrew Neve - piano, backing vocals, bass guitar, programming Ian Blake - soprano sax Recorded at; Neve Studio, Oxfordshire, UK, Engineers; Andrew Neve & Brian Heywood. Mastered at Bluetongue Studio, Newcastle, Australia Release info: Label: POKE Record - Cat#: PROD041 - Date: 30 June, 2025