MYLES DURHAM
Gifted musician, poet, artist, esoteric soul, wandering philosopher, luminous spirit, and beautiful dreamer whose quiet wisdom and boundless passion echoes through the music, poems, and art he left for us all.
Who, What, Why?
For Lyn & Peter, Gray & Tobias, Jemma, & Myles' boys Augustus & Ezra
A deeply soulful musician, Myles Durham was a man of immense heart, quiet wisdom, and boundless spirit. The music shared on this website was humbly recorded on a phone during rehearsal sessions at Myles’ home in the Perth Hills - raw, intimate, and beautifully alive. These recordings have since been lovingly remastered to bring greater balance and warmth to the songs, while still preserving the honesty and spirit of those moments. Though the lyrics may drift beyond clarity at times, what shines through unmistakably is Myles himself: his passion, his warmth, his humour, his soul. Every note carries a piece of his spirit, and every song remains a beautiful echo of the man so many knew and loved.
Image: Myles playing drums with Gravel Samwidge in the 1990s. Image credit Gravel Samwidge Facebook.
Myles was a gifted multi-instrumentalist, poet, songwriter, and visual artist whose creativity flowed through every part of his life. Whether through music, words, or art, he had a rare ability to express beauty, emotion, and deep reflection in a way that resonated with those around him. Over the years, his artwork was featured in several exhibitions, reflecting the same soulful depth and originality found in his music. This website is a growing tribute to Myles’ creative spirit, and as more photographs, artworks, recordings, and memories are lovingly uncovered, they will be added here to help preserve and celebrate the extraordinary life and artistry he shared with the world.
Image: Myles playing drums with Gravel Samwidge in the 1990s.
Image credit Gravel Samwidge Facebook.
Tracks
A Life in Music, Art & Nature
"The most spiritual men, as the strongest, find their happiness where others would find their destruction" #NIETZSCHE
"I had hired Myles to weed my very overgrown winter garden. He was enthusiastic to do it, and started off keenly.....but then spent most of the next 3 days telling me about worm 'wizz', the grounding spirit of rocks and trees, and how rocks hold the memories of since time began. He built small stone pyramids all over my block, drank endless cups of herbal tea, napped in the spring sunshine, and sat with me on the front steps discussing the philosophy of Nietzsche, Jesus, and the complexities of living life. The pruning and the weeds? Who cares....." Abi Hall
Stone Cairn 2021, Darlington Western Australia
