James Strachan
“Life is about balance. But sometimes you can’t see the balance.
James Strachan
Sometimes being unbalanced is actually the balance (if that makes sense).
I’ve encountered that advice in many different forms and it’s kind of stuck with me.”
25 year old James Strachan from Wodonga is best known for singing ‘a capella’ in his Barbershop Quartet titled Good Gravy.
I caught up with him busking solo at the Albury Wodonga Farmer’s Market, entertaining the crowd with some good old fashioned melodies on keyboard.
What’s a favourite lyric from any song?
“We are One – But we are Many,” from the song titled I am Australian by The Seekers
I think that’s a pretty good lyric.”
How did you come to be a musician?
“When I was a really young child my brothers would play the piano at home and I just loved it so much, I’d just get up and join them, and I love singing as well.”
Apart from earning some coin, what appeals to you about busking?
“Well today it’s about creating a harmonious and enjoyable atmoshpere for people, it’s nice.”
What’s something great, or terrible, you’ve experienced while busking?
“I haven’t busked a lot so nothing really stands out. But my mate busks around 1am or 2am in the
morning and he’s definately told me a lot of stories. You don’t point at people is one rule of his. He’s had blokes run off with some money, but mostly they’re just drunks mucking around.”
Leanne Ortiz 