The match, now in its 20th year, took place (after a few weather postponements of course) and saw the Rest of the World team win after a three year streak for Spain. I've got a lot of messages from people saying that they're happy I'm still keeping at it and there was a terrific response when I appeared on Dubai Eye.Tennis fans will be pleased to see that Viva Tennis Ibiza is keeping up its traditions of taking on the world, with its annual Spain v the Rest of The World tournament which has just announced the winner for 2016. I've been writing and releasing music since I was young and I think that people back home are very used to seeing me appear with new songs and projects. What do people back home think of you releasing your own music? I'll save that for another song later down the line. There is a lyric video to And I Got On on YouTube, but I won't be shooting a performance music video for this one. My aim for now is singles that will then eventually be grouped into a larger body of work.
I have studio time booked for when I'm back in the UK and I enjoy recording and writing over a long period of time, before grouping the recordings together. I'm writing lots of songs about my experiences in the UAE, travel and things I'm getting to experience and I'm going to start recording and releasing music, leading up to an album or EP. I'm now moving into something new and different. I've recorded and released two albums, as well as recorded some great singles with a band. I see this song as the beginning of a new chapter of my work. Open mic nights are okay, but there's not a tonne you can do with a two-song set. I don't think there's enough of that happening here. I would like to see more venues put-ting on nights for original musicians to perform in 30-minute sets to really develop their original music and craft. I am surprised at how obtainable the scene feels and am surprised that there aren't more huge artists from here conquering the world. I recently took part in the Yasalam competition and that really allowed me to meet some great musicians and open some doors. I've been really surprised with how varied and supportive the scene has been, particularly in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. How do you find the music scene out here? I also love being in an environment where I'm always learning, both from students and the curriculum I'm teaching. It takes a lot to put yourself out there and I'm way too critical of myself, but I'm proud of it. I've had some students find me on YouTube, which is always pretty amusing. I've always felt that it's important to practice what you preach, and I think it makes me a better teacher. What do your students think about you being a gigging musician? We love our lives out here and are appreciative of everything and every experience we are granted by being here. Being away from loved ones is hard, but video calls and other ways of contact really make the process easier. The opportunity to relocate here came up and we grabbed it with both hands. How are you finding life as an expat? Myself and my wife just wanted to try some-thing different and we were excited about an adventure with our family. There is a lyric, 'If I recall your name', and it relates to being able to get away from people and things that you get caught up in that aren't necessarily important in order to focus on my family and things that matter more. With the opportunity for a fresh start came feelings of excitement, but also some worries about leaving everything we knew behind. The feelings about emigrating were weighing on my mind. This song was initially written on a piano in France when I was on holiday with my wife's family in 2018. And I Got On is coming out on February 28, but we caught up with the artist to find out how he has managed to capture the essence of emigration in one song. Head of secondary music at Al Ain Academy, Martyn Crocker, has decided to capitalise on his skills and document the experience of moving from his homeland, the UK, to the Emirates in musical form. Others could put that extra income to use and invest in a home cinema or expand their minds with various classes. Given the weather some may dive headfirst into outdoor pursuits. FOR MANY UAE expats, life can offer a multitude of opportunities.
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