Oupa Mac releases an emotional ballad to capture the grief of goodbye Veteran of South African music, Oupa Mac, has released an emotional ballad to reflect on the departure of his wife of fifty years, in the touching single ‘When a Goodbye is Forever’.
Born from the pain of parting after nine years of caring for his ailing wife, Mac’s emotional nine-minute ballad is an expression of love that shines through the heartache of saying goodbye. With a simple and effective pop/rock structure, Mac’s raw vocals pull on the heartstrings and are a testament to Oupa’s lifetime of musical experience.
Pianist, vocalist and guitarist, Oupa has previously achieved success in musical competitions, winning his first prize aged six in the Allegro in Bb Eisteddfod. Produced and recorded with the help of up-and-coming music producer Alex Dixon, the single is aimed to bring generations together in music, both for the Mac family and for the local village.
The single was recorded and produced in Dixon’s home studio in the garage, which was created in tandem by Dixon and his father. As well as the heart-wrenching ‘When a Goodbye is Forever’ Oupa has also released a second single, ‘Montana Girls’, which is a tribute to his daughter and two granddaughters living in Montana, U.S.A.
This unconditional love and commitment to Oupa Mac’s family highlights the passion in both his music and his life, and serves as a reminder of the power of love. Oupa Mac’s latest single is a must-listen for anyone dealing with loss and difficult separation. ‘When a Goodbye is Forever’ is available on all streaming platforms now.
