Отправлено: 03.12.07 21:09. Заголовок: Мyspace Даррена (дубль 2)... (продолжение)

Предыдущая темка исчерпала лимит... начинаем новую...

 Отправлено: 06.09.08 11:13. Заголовок: Saturday, September ..

Saturday, September 06, 2008

Neverland Girl
Current mood: accomplished
Category: Music



This is a still from the video for 'Neverland'.

It's almost 2 am as I write this and we've just wrapped the video for 'Neverland' today in London. I've been blogging about 'This Delicate FILM We've Made' for some time now - but those who aren't familiar it's a DVD coming in December. It's 13 songs from my recent album remixed in 5.1 surround sound with specially commissioned video art pieces for each track. I've been leaking a few of them since the start of the album project - but today saw the completion of the second to last one.

Sarah Matthews, the actress in this photo, first worked with me in the 'Unlovable' video for the 'Big Night In' tour and we were keen to find a reason to work with her again.
In 'Neverland' Sarah played the part of the moon in a child's fantasy of the universe.
I made almost all of the props in the video, wrote the treatment and directed all the on set action. The wonderful Gavin Elder (www.heyluke.com) was our cinematographer and Richard Cullen co-directed and will do all the post production and editing.

It took me 3 weeks to make the props and costumes and today we filmed for a little over 10 hours. Lots of stop motion, shadow puppets, traditional puppetry and of course the wonderful Sarah. I had the pleasure of working with one of my best friend's children. Maggz has been a friend of my sister's and I for years and we've sort of grown up together in the last decade really. Her children feature in the video with her son Adam playing the part of a young me (he looks like me as a child!) and her youngest Dylan provided macabre drawings.

I'm so very proud of 'This Delicate Film'. Richard showed me the finished 3D video for 'The Future Holds A Lion's Heart' today (wow!) and his pieces for 'Time Machine' and 'Conversation With God' will take your breath away.

I'm so proud to be working with my dearest and most cherished friends and family who just happen to be some of the most talented people I know!

Finally I'm off to bed.
May I never see another pot of glitter again!

xxD

 Отправлено: 10.09.08 07:59. Заголовок: Tuesday, September 0..

Новый кавер...

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Tuesday, September 09, 2008

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From your head down to your toes
Current mood: Material

In 1985 the Her Madgesty released a song that made me want to dance, sing and get up and do my thing.

I recently performed a live version of it at my New Years Eve show last year and fulfilled a lifelong indulgent ambition.

In celebration of the Queen's show in London this week Justin Shave and I recorded a studio version based on an original tour demo floating around from the Reinvention Tour era that I believe was scrapped. My vocals pay homage to the way the Boy Toy adlibed them during the Virgin Tour.

You can check it out

http://www.zshare.net/download/18478699bcb8faa8/



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или

https://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=batch_download&batch_id=bVlDU2VyTERCSWVGa1E9PQ

или

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmhEhIc-3sw

или

http://www.4shared.com/file/62390844/e69cdaa1/Dress_You_Up__Madge_Cover_.html

 Отправлено: 11.09.08 15:12. Заголовок: а мне нравица)))))))..

а мне нравица))))))))

 Отправлено: 16.09.08 17:44. Заголовок: Tuesday, September 1..

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

possible AUSTRALIAN acoustic gig in Sydney SAT SEPT 27
Current mood: acoustic
Category: acoustic Music

Confirmation in the next 24 hours.
But it's looking very likely I'll do a one off Acoustic gig in Sydney
on Saturday September 27th. It will be TINY (100 to 150 people)
and I'll let you know as soon as possible if it's confirmed and
how to buy tickets.

Be lovely to sing again and see Australians!

xD

 Отправлено: 17.09.08 23:02. Заголовок: Tuesday, September ..

Tuesday, September 16, 2008


False alarm - acoustic show not happening
Current mood: falsely alarmed
Category: falsely alarmed Music

Sorry all! There was a slight chance it might happen but at such short notice we
couldn't get the venue we needed for the date I was available.
To cut a long story short, I am coming to Sydney next week to do something judgemental for a television show about Idols (hint hint) and was hoping to surprise some Aussies
with an impromptu gig on my night off in Sydney.

I'm sorry if I got hopes up but I wanted to make sure
I had given those who could have attended as much notice as possible to try to make it.

Unfortunately the choice of venues on a Saturday night so close were very limited and as I'm only in the country for less than a week there was no other day it could have been.

It is, after all, supposed to be my year off from live gigs - but I've missed you
and was really looking forward to singing.

Hope I haven't upset anyone!
I was really trying to do something lovely.
Good news though is that my agent Tony Grace was thrilled at the idea and though
he was gutted we couldn't get it to happen this time we're already thinking of 'next time'.

Love you and if it makes you feel any better I was up until almost 5 am trying to make it happen!

xxxD

 Отправлено: 23.09.08 11:16. Заголовок: Рђvalteria пишет: N..

Рђvalteria пишет:

цитата:

Now it has a voice.

А где?

Ребят, у меня к вам огромная просьба:
я тут месяцок отсутствовала... и так много чего случилось...
Не могли бы вы плиз выложить (или хотя бы перечислить) ВСЕ демки и каверы за последнее время!?
ПЛИИИИИЗ =)))

 Отправлено: 23.09.08 22:15. Заголовок: Tuesday, September 2..

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

In Sydney Australia



I am sitting in my favorite café in Sydney. It's a place that's been the backdrop to many of my adventures in this town since the beginning of my career. For those who don't know I'm originally from Brisbane, Queensland. As a child, Sydney was always this glamorous almost Hollywood-like place I'd visit sometimes to see relatives. Later on it became the city Daniel Jones and I would record our first Savage Garden album. The hub of all the magic that began my career. And today it still holds a fascination as a place I visit and adore but have never known as home.

But in this café, on my own, I feel a wonderful sense of familiarity. It's not fancy but it's perfect. The right food (always breakfast no matter what time) and staff and décor that are friendly without being over the top. And we're like old friends.

My trip down under was rough as usual. How can flying 21 hours ever be rejuvenating? But you get through it mostly by using the time to think and occasionally sleep. I arrived at my hotel and immediately had a shower and got ready to see my godson Calvin and his parents; Mother Leonie (one my oldest friends and former manager) and her husband Robert (famously my co writer and producer for years) Spent the whole jetlagged day with them and the new addition, the adorable little Jarvis.

Leonie is doing really well, managing an artist called Axle Whitehead. And Robert is on fire. He co wrote and produced Axle's record but has become something of a buzz in Australia involved in many albums and projects. It makes me happy that there is life after Darren Hayes. They've both given me so much and it's nice to see their hard work has resulted in outside success.

It was a very strange time lapse day – reminding me of the past – sliding into a future in weary time zoned blur. Later I saw my dear friend Troy Brennan (responsible for all the hair both good and bad over the years). It was a bit like old times and I loved it.
These days everyone has moved on and is doing their own things (and doing them well!); but it was nice to feel that connection again.

I did some interviews this morning to discuss my upcoming mentoring role on Australian Idol (we film tomorrow and this weekend). It's going to be a busy week but I'm really enjoying it so far. The crew are wonderful and the contestants seem really likeable and talented. I'm looking forward to getting into it.

On another note completely, the time spent prior to getting on the plane in London was hectic to say the least. Richard and I were desperately trying to finish the last video for the DVD. We had to make sure all the files were on their way to Jane in Australia for her to do the compile next week – which meant I had to sign off on the edit of Neverland (the one video I directed). Richard and I worked until 6 am the night before I left. And then literally an hour ago I spoke to him on the phone in London and he'd finished it.
He sent me a link to watch it and I was so happy. He's done a wonderful job (as always) and This Delicate Film is finally finished. Well, our part at least.



Jane Wallace (who did all the artwork for the recent album) is working on the artwork for the book and stitching together all the videos and authoring the final output. But the 'work' per se on our end is over.

That's a really satisfying feeling after 2 years of blood sweat and tears.
Actually there may not have been any blood, perhaps just that bruise when I twisted my ankle earlier this year. But you get my point ;)

Next week I have the pleasure of going home to Brisbane for 3 nights to spend time with my lovely family before heading back to my new one in England.

Life. Is. Beautiful.

 Отправлено: 25.09.08 02:47. Заголовок: очарователен как все..

очарователен как всегда!но только грустный какой-то...

 Отправлено: 25.09.08 21:31. Заголовок: Thursday, September ..

Thursday, September 25, 2008

THIS DELICATE FILM IS COMING SOON..
Current mood: DELICATE



Log on TO WWW.DARRENHAYES.COM at one minute past midnight on Friday
October 3 to see the world premiere of the trailer for 'This Delicate Film We've Made'
and pre order the deluxe limited edition or standard versions.

"Darren Hayes continues his defiant and extravagant musical
journey by releasing 'This Delicate FILM We've Made'.
A DVD album in surround sound with extraordinary animated visuals.

Hayes commissioned two animators and almost 18 months of
their time to create a collection of short animated and filmed music
video pieces to accompany songs from his latest album.

With music remixed and remastered in glorious 5.1 surround sound -
Hayes describes the DVD as 'the way the album was always
meant to be seen'.

The Deluxe Version is presented in a landscape DVD gatefold luxury package
with a 48 page book and 3D glasses. Only 2000 of these will be produced and
the artwork and tracklist are unique to this version only. The deluxe version is
region free and available in both PAL and NTSC formats.


PRODUCTION CREDITS
A Richard Cullen film
Produced by Darren Hayes

Animations written and directed by Richard Cullen
(of Pixelfing) and Damian Hale (of Onedotzero)

Concepts and stories by Darren Hayes and Richard Cullen

-Music written and produced by Darren Hayes with Justin Shave
and Robert Conley

-Mixed in surround sound by Ash Howes


. A FEAR OF FALLING UNDER
. WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT
. WAKING THE MONSTER
. HOW TO BUILD A TIME MACHINE
. NEVERLAND
. THE FUTURE HOLDS A LION'S HEART (in 3D)
. STEP INTO THE LIGHT
. CASEY
. SETTING SUN
. WORDS
. A HUNDRED CHALLENGING THINGS A BOY CAN DO
. MAYBE
. A CONVERSATION WTIH GOD

A standard version of the DVD will be released in the UK only on Feb 3 2009 and features the tracklist above minus 'A conversation with god' and is presented in a standard jewel case.

Both the Deluxe and Standard versions will be available for pre order on October 3.

Log on to WWW.DARRENHAYES.COM on Oct 3 for all the details and links.

 Отправлено: 25.09.08 21:33. Заголовок: Thursday, September ..

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Australian Idol
Current mood: Idolized





Australian Idol
Current mood: Idolized

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I'm sitting in the lounge of my hotel suite with the light of the harbor in Wooloomooloo (isn't that word hilarious! Love it!) warming me up. I've been awake since 6 am doing radio interviews to promote my upcoming appearance on Australian Idol this Sunday and Monday as a guest judge and mentor.

Yesterday I spent 12 hours filming workshops with the kids at a recording studio in Surrey Hills and I came home and collapsed! It was a lot of fun and all the contestants are wonderful. I particularly connected with Roshani, Wes and Sophie. They are just adorable.
The truth is it's very difficult not to get attached and I've found myself wanting them all to do well!

Sophie had a great workshop and I truly feel she'll give a performance this weekend that is more in keeping with who she is and the person we put through in London.

In other news, I am very happy to announce that the trailer for This Delicate Film We've Made is set to debut online on Friday October 3 at 12.01 am.

Wahooo.

xxD

 Отправлено: 27.09.08 03:42. Заголовок: эх,не видать мне это..

эх,не видать мне этого двд... а какие глаза у Даррена красивые,я поражаюсь...

 Отправлено: 28.09.08 11:58. Заголовок: А пошёл-ка он со сво..

А пошёл-ка он со своим пре-ордером!!!!!
Мне ведь тот ещё лимитед ДВД про Things не пришёл!!!!

 Отправлено: 28.09.08 22:33. Заголовок: Popsy :sm242: как..

Popsy
как не пришел?
даже мне пришел, вовремя! а я в россии...
может, с пересылкой какие-то проблемы?

 Отправлено: 29.09.08 01:11. Заголовок: feel_harmonia так он..

feel_harmonia так они даже мне по и-мэйлу не отвечают! О_о
Я в бешенстве!!!

 Отправлено: 29.09.08 21:02. Заголовок: вот гады!..

вот гады!

 Отправлено: 01.10.08 18:32. Заголовок: Ну зачем ж так ругат..

Ну зачем ж так ругаться?)) Получишь ты свой делюкс! Разберемся! А из последнего он выкладывал Dress you up (просто потрясный кавер Мадонны), The wrong way (классная песня, мне очень нравится) и Tougher than the rest (кавер какого то Брюса не помню фамилию)

 Отправлено: 02.10.08 08:43. Заголовок: Спасибо тебе, Котлет..

Спасибо тебе, Котлеточка!!!!
Ты всё время меня успокаиваешь.........

Вот теперь я и разобралась, чего у меня не хватает.... =))))

 Отправлено: 02.10.08 11:26. Заголовок: Popsy пишет: Спасиб..

Popsy пишет:

цитата:

Спасибо тебе, Котлеточка!!!! Ты всё время меня успокаиваешь.........

Да не за что)))))

цитата:

Вот теперь я и разобралась, чего у меня не хватает.... =))))

Я рада!)))

 Отправлено: 03.10.08 07:30. Заголовок: Дак где же этот пре-..

Дак где же этот пре-ордер?????!!!!!! В каком месте его сделать...я не поняла где ссылка-то, седня ж уже 3 октября, че за ботва???...........

 Отправлено: 03.10.08 09:33. Заголовок: Friday, October 03, ..

Friday, October 03, 2008

The Bird has Landed
Current mood: filmed

It's http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LmRhcnJlbmhheWVzLmNvbS9pbmRleC1kZWxpY2F0ZS1maWxtLmh0bWw=