Byron Bay singer-songwriter and one of Australia’s most loved musicians, Pete Murray has today announced a stunning remix of his song ‘Heartbeats’, by ARIA-awarding winning Peter Mayes from PNAU. Pete has also dropped a video for the remix, a short film seeking to inspire audiences to cherish the love they share with others while they still can. To celebrate, Pete has also announced a 3 piece acoustic tour that will cross the country playing intimate club shows, supported nationally by exciting newcomer, Matthew Armitage. The special run kicks off in Perth at Rosemount Hotel on June 29, moving through regional and metropolitan cities in Western Australia, Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, and wraps up in Canberra at The Basement on August 26.
This remix of ‘Heartbeats’ is subtle, and truly showcases Pete’s diversity as an artist. Peter Mayes has expertly crafted understated percussion that percolates underneath Pete’s vocal, and propels the track from heartfelt ballad into edgy new territory for Pete Murray. Fans are sure to love this rework of ‘Heartbeats’ just as much as the original. “I’m excited to try and do things a little differently these days,” Pete says, “this ‘Heartbeats’ remix from Peter Mayes is a fun new thing for me and I’m stoked with how it came out.”
The video for the ‘Heartbeats’ accurately reflects the song’s lyrical theme through an honest and affecting lens. Directed by Corey Donaldson (Alex L’Estrange, Swilo, Sundown Jury), the clip is propelled by a narrative that highlights the thrill of young love, and the devastation that can ensue. Filmed in Pete’s hometown of Byron Bay, the opening sequence of the headland is a recurring setting that powerfully and poignantly closes this stunningly evocative short film. It is moving, and beautiful, just as the song is.
2017 was a massive year for Pete, with his ARIA award-nominated album Camacho debuting at number 3 on the ARIA charts, and a packed-out 33 date album tour across Australia. With over one million album sales to his name, the quiet achiever of Australian music is committed to constantly growing as an artist and offering fans new and exciting material with each release.
Pumped to hit the road and play acoustic versions of his popular songs for fans across Australia, Pete enthuses, “I love acoustic tours as it’s always great to strip songs back to their bare bones and do cool versions of them. This tour is going to be a lot of fun and will also be a three piece tour, something I have never done before in Australia”
‘Heartbeats’ (Peter Mayes remix) is set for release on March 21. The album Camacho is available now.
Tickets to the Heartbeats acoustic tour will be on sale from March 21. Head to www.petemurray.com for ticketing information.
PETE MURRAY NATIONAL ‘HEARTBEATS’ ACOUSTIC TOUR
FRI 29 JUN | ROSEMOUNT HOTEL, PERTH WA
SAT 30 JUN | ROSEMOUNT HOTEL, PERTH WA
SUN 01 JUL | ROEBUCK HOTEL, BROOME WA+
THU 05 JUL | VILLA NOOSA, NOOSA QLD+
FRI 06 JUL | TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS QLD
SAT 07 JUL | REDLAND BAY, REDLAND BAY QLD
THU 12 JUL | HIGHFIELDS, TOOWOOMBA QLD
FRI 13 JUL | THE TRIFFID, BRISBANE QLD
SAT 14 JUL | THE CORNER, MELBOURNE VIC
SUN 15 JUL | GRAND HOTEL, MORNINGTON VIC
THU 19 JUL | SHOAL BAY COUNTRY CLUB, SHOAL BAY NSW
FRI 20 JUL | THE ENTRANCE LEAGUES CLUB, BATAEU BAY NSW
SAT 21 JUL | NARRABEEN RSL, NARRABEEN NSW
SUN 22 JUL | MARLIN HOTEL, ULLADULLA NSW
THU 26 JUL | GATEWAY HOTEL, GEELONG VIC
FRI 27 JUL | YORK ON LILYDALE, MT EVELYN VIC
SAT 28 JUL | THE COMMERCIAL, SOUTH MORANG VIC
FRI 10 AUG | NORWOOD, NORWOOD SA
SAT 11 AUG | NORWOOD, NORWOOD SA
THU 23 AUG | MACQUARIE INN, DUBBO NSW
FRI 24 AUG | THE CUBE, CAMPBELLTOWN NSW
SAT 25 AUG | STATION RESORT JINDABYE, JINDABYNE NSW
SUN 26 AUG | THE BASEMENT, BELCONNEN ACT