Falling Mirror

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Falling Mirror
Origin Cape Town, South Africa
Genres Alternative rock
Years active1978–2013
LabelsRhythm Records
Past membersAllan Faull, Nielen Marais
Website fallingmirror.wordpress.com

Falling Mirror was an alternative rock band from Cape Town, South Africa founded in 1978 by cousins Allan Faull and Nielen Marais, who had adopted the stage name Falling Mirror. [1] [2]

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The band gained popularity during the late 1970s and 1980s, and they are often associated with the alternative rock scene in South Africa during that time. The band’s name was derived from the duo’s surnames (“Faull and Mirror”). [2]

Falling Mirror’s music is characterized by its eclectic style, incorporating elements of new wave, rock & roll, blues and psychedelic rock, blended with a dark pop sensibility.

“Everything we do is psychotic…” — Nielen Mirror, 1985

One of their most well-known songs is “Johnny Calls the Chemist,” which became a radio hit in South Africa in the ’80s and is considered a classic.

While Falling Mirror may not be widely known on the global music scene, they have left a significant impact on South African music history, particularly within the alternative rock genre. [2]

Allan Faull died in September 2013. [3] [4]

Nielen Mirror died in September 2024 [5]

Discography

Singles

Albums

Various artist compilations

Guest appearances (Allan Faull)

References

  1. "Falling Mirror - Rock Legends of South Africa". Rock.co.za. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 "Falling Mirror". Falling Mirror. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  3. Brian Currin (25 September 2013). "R.I.P. Allan Faull". Fallingmirror.wordpress.com. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2016-05-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. Monakali, Namhla. "Falling Mirror vocalist Nielen Marais dies at 73 in car accident". News24. Retrieved 2025-01-09.