Sunday, March 16, 2009

WHAT IS A SONG WORTH TO YOU?
Current mood:pondering
Category: Music

WHAT IS A SONG WORTH TO YOU?
The changing nature of the music industry is something that has become a phrase that gets bandied about in industry articles or by managers to explain why a u2 album can debut at number one but sell considerably less copies than the last one.
But does anyone outside the music industry really know what it means?
I haven't seen a hell of a lot of discussion about the idea of the worth of music to the average person. Words like 'free' or 'illegal' get thrown around.
But does anyone talk about 'worth'?

Popjustice pointed out that in the UK recently, the number one single by Kelly Clarkson was actually on sale at Amazon cheaper than the price of a first class stamp.

Bent Magazine
March 2009
Issue 122
Page 12

http://mag.bent.​com/read_​onl...full.​pdf

Interview Darren Hayes
This Delicate Thing He's Made

Darren Hayes is a man of many talents. Best known for his time in Savage Garden and a successful solo career, he has now turned his hand to film. With the help of his partner Richard Cullen, who he married in 2006, we see the release of a new DVD "This Delicate Film We've Made". We sent Simon Savidge to do the interview, little knowing that Simon was about to admonish our star.

Thursday, March 05, 2009

Probably T.M.I
Current mood:the king of pop!ular
Category: Music


I had my annual check up at the ear nose and throat surgeon to check my vocal chords today. I know that sounds nuts, but considering I've built a career around an essential piece of physical equipment that is the result of D.N.A lottery is not lost on me. It's amazing how those two tiny pieces of skin no bigger than a thumb nail have given me so many opportunities. So understandably you always want to know they're in good shape!



I'm happy to say they are fine and dandy.

It's gross though - I don't know if anyone here is a singer or has ever seen or had to go through the procedure - but it involves placing a fiber optic camera down your airways. This is done via a long thin tube like instrument that is placed UP YOUR NOSE and then travels through the nasal passages, down the throat and peeks into the voice box.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

guess what I did today
Current mood:tangy
Category: Music




Mr Shave came 'round to my studio and we did do some music fing!

Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Polari Magazine - brand new interview and pics!
Category: Music



The amazing folks at Polari have just revealed the latest edition of their incredible new online magazine which kindly features a cover story interview with me.
I can't tell you how much I love the style and point of view of this magazine.
It's in the league of some of the best high end glossy magazines - monthly - but online. Really smart writing and great art and photography.

Anyway, the interview can be accessed here
Special thanks to Bryon and Christopher for the amazing opportunity.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

It breaks my heart

18 thousand married couples in California face their unions being discredited and their relationships declared invalid because of a campaign of hate. Please take a moment to watch this peaceful statement and sign the petition if you feel as strongly as I do that this madness has got to stop.

I am a human being. I am male. I have brown hair. I have blue eyes. And I am gay. I was born with these characteristics and it's about time we stop punishing people for their genetic make up and accept that in 100 years time we will be as ashamed of how we treat differences in sexuality as we do about our horrible history of racism. People have been walking into registrary offices for an entire generation getting civil marriages that do not involve religion. Same sex partners simply want the same rights as every other human being in the free wold. To marry the person they love.
With love in my heart..
xD

"Fidelity": Don't Divorce... from Courage Campaign on Vimeo.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

THIS is why I love Kanye West

Check out some of the smartest, kindest and coolest words about
stereotypes from Kanye in this new INTERVIEW.

What a brave and smart man.

x

Monday, February 09, 2009

for those caught in the fire
Current mood:hopeful grateful
Category: Music


Don't really have much to say or add other than the fact is my heart
goes out to all those affected by the fires in Australia. Even half
way around the world there's an invisible chord that connects me to
home and I wanted to send some love back.
It's terrible to hear of the sudden devastation and loss of life and
I wanted you to know if you're affected our hearts are with you.

Here's a picture I took of a bunch of roses that someone gave me at a
gig I just did in Moscow.
I was touched and humbled to say the least at how kind everyone was
to us on our short visit.
I really hope to play so many more countries next year when I've got
something new to say.
If for no other reason than to say first hand how much I'm forever
humbled for being remembered.

In the meantime, just really felt compelled to say how grateful I am
for all my loved ones and all of you - and to send a tiny random
blinking light of hope out there to those caught in the fire.

I'm so proud of the way the country has banded together and unified
to help those in need.

xD

SOHO ROOMS представляет:
Уважаемые коллеги!

DISCO ROOMS ONE YEAR!
OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY PARTY

7 февраля Soho Rooms имеет честь пригласить Вас на вечеринку, посвященную первому дню рождения Disco Room. В честь события, Вас ждет специальный, праздничный концерт всемирно известного исполнителя, солиста легендарной группы Savage Garden, Даррена Хейса (Darren
Hayes).
Dress code: Black tie

SOHO ROOMS AWARDS 2008

6 февраля в пятницу, накануне Дня рождения, Soho Rooms подводит итоги года и учреждает специальную премию SOHO ROOMS AWARDS 2008.
Церемония награждения проходит по следующим номинациям:

BEST GUEST (Лучший Гость)
BEST LIVE CONCERT SHOW (Лучший концерт)
BEST FASHION SHOW (Лучший фэшн-показ)
BEST PRESENTER (Лучший ведущий)
THE FINEST COMPANY (Лучшая компания гостей)
BEST EVENT (Лучшая вечеринка)
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MISS SOHO

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Tues 3 Feb My Dream Comes True
Category: Music


'This Delicate Film We've Made' hits UK record stores on Tuesday Feb 3rd. Not released anywhere else in the world! It's PAL and region free so Australian peeps - this will work on your players and anywhere else that can play PAL format. This is the result of 3 years of planning and a solid year of work for animator Richard Cullen, with work by Damian Hale and the incredible artwork of Jane Wallace.
Mixed in 5.1 surround sound - it's the visual movie to my music. And most importantly it's a dream finally come true for me. If you can't wait until Feb 3 you can pre order your copies by clicking the banner above or by visiting

WWW.PLAY.COM

www.amazon.co.uk

Townsend Records

HMV

I'm so freakin' proud and excited about this DVD, and I hope you feel
the same way!

Love always
xD