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Отправлено: 30.05.08 09:36. Заголовок: Thursday, May 29, 20..
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Glamour at any price
I'm referring to our society's obsession with wealth.
I am not sure if it makes me a grumpy old man (my obsession lately) or a hypocrite (crimes against fashion and recent mellowing out aside) but where better to look at what a society values than at those it has placed at the top.
The Celebrity for example.
Our famous people seem to be walking advertisements for luxury items.
The name dropping of brands is obvious and is the most noticeable indicator.
But on a fashion level – it seems that most 'STAR' images are just the result of having a deep pocket.
I know I've spoken before about the irony of the rich and famous wearing free designer clothing to a red carpet even though they are probably the only people in the world who can afford them.
Yet the world looks up to them and wants to own that bag, shoe, dress, shade of lipstick.
It used to be that what separated a star from the rest of the world was individuality.
When Madonna first arrived on the scene she used to wear cut off lace gloves and rubber bands as bracelets. She made her own clothes because she didn't have money to buy them. But her choices in clothing defined her. There are other examples of course. Bowie used makeup. Boy George used that and more.. Bruce Springsteen simply wore a check shirt and beat up denim. But what all of those stars had in common was that they carved out a niche that ultimately only they could carry off.
Today, it seems anyone can dress like a celebrity with the right amount of money.
Or lack of imagination.
I guess the question I'm asking is – have pop stars always epitomized wealth?
Or have they always toed the line? Dressed inoffensively?
Or was there a time when they represented individuality?
Or rather, was rich always better?
I'm thinking of seminal 80's films like The Breakfast Club.
In the midst of the so called wealth obsessed era of the 1980's, the good guys were always the under dogs. The assholes were in the Armani suits on Wall Street.
And that was in the decade of greed.
In music, to stand out you used to have to make an effort. You used to have to be unique.
You used to have to be rebelling against something.
Rock and Punk weren't the only genres of music that had an audience with a chip on its shoulder. Dressing like a Goth or wearing eyeliner was something you did which your parents didn't like. And as a teenager, this was something you wanted to be reinforced. You were not your parents. You were an individual.
What are today's youth rebelling against when they are wearing two hundred dollar trainers and saving up to buy a diamond encrusted watch? Are they rebelling against their class? Or are they just helping to reinforce it?
I know there'll always be a rocker who wears vintage clothing or takes something old and makes it new. But more often than not, we seem to care more about amassing 'things' than we do about being individuals.
Do you think maybe it's cyclic?
Ie are we due a 'grunge' period soon?
I love Glamour.
I always have.
But not at any price.
Аvalteria
Пост N: 4676
Мысля дня: Sunrise Avenue и Poets of the Fall сожрали мой мозг... :)))))
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Friday, June 06, 2008
The Slips and Cristel’s Dirty Dirty Ehems
Went to see friends of mine The Slips at Madame JoJo's last night. They were fantastic. Rich and I got to hang out with our dear friend Cristel and he and her made up a song called 'Stupid Dirty Boobs'. You had to be there. But it had us in stitches.
I think Rick Nowels and I wrote a gorgeous song. You never know until you have space from it. It is called 'Perfect'. And I love it and I love him. He challenges me, which is a brave thing to do. I wonder who'll end up recording it. Or if it will end up gathering dust somewhere?
In other news I managed to get an advance copy of the Coldplay album and it's sublime.
Отправлено: 09.06.08 14:15. Заголовок: ну не знаю,у него ми..
ну не знаю,у него миролюбивое выражение лица,мне кажется
darinalove
Good enough
Пост N: 1668
Мысля дня: сила вспыхнувшей любви прямо пропорциональна величине породившего её невроза. (?)
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Отправлено: 09.06.08 20:44. Заголовок: меня болше интересуе..
девочки, а есть такие фотки, на ваш взгляд, где выражение лица у Ди НЕ милое??? приведите пример.
меня болше интересует, с какого перепуга он такие Очки нацепил?? или у него всегда была врождённая склонность к очкам подобного типа, скрываемая социальной маской, а теперь активизированная мистером Р.К.?
Отправлено: 10.06.08 02:50. Заголовок: просто Даррен настол..
просто Даррен настолько милый,что каждый раз такие эмоции по этому поводу как в первый раз!!!
Аvalteria
Пост N: 4677
Мысля дня: Sunrise Avenue и Poets of the Fall сожрали мой мозг... :)))))
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Monday, June 09, 2008
This Delicate FILM We’ve Made
We can finally reveal more details about a very special release expected for November 2008 : 'This Delicate FILM We've Made'
That's right, film. Not just any film. An animated surround sound version of Darren's latest album featuring specially commissioned animated music video pieces for 13 of the songs from 'This Delicate Thing We've Made'
As well as the ground breaking previously seen videos for Casey, Who Would Have Thought, Step Into The Light and Words are a further 9 brand new and never before seen pieces of moving art.
Each song has been remixed in 5.1 surround sound and then remastered to deliver a completely new experience of the music. Each video piece has been painstakingly put together over the last 12 months by animator Richard Cullen and onedotzero's Damian Hale. Featuring cutting edge visual techniques there's even one video that requires the viewer to wear 3D glasses provided (seriously!)
This is the be all and end all of collectables.
Packaging is still being finalized but early buzz tells us this limited edition DVD will feature in a hard cover book with prints lifted from the incredible and breathtaking visuals in each of the 13 mini movies.
The final tracklisting is as follows.
A Fear Of Falling Under Who Would Have thought Waking The Monster How To Build a Time Machine The Future Holds a Lion's Heart Setting Sun Maybe Neverland Step into the light Casey A Conversation With God Words A Hundred Challenging Things A Boy Can Do
Stay tuned to WWW.DARRENHAYES.COM for more details as they come to hand.
darinalove
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Отправлено: 10.06.08 09:49. Заголовок: вот это дааааааааааа..
вот это дааааааааааааааааааа
Fixer
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Отправлено: 13.06.08 11:29. Заголовок: Слов нет, канеш... О..
Слов нет, канеш... Обалденно
Аvalteria
Пост N: 4678
Мысля дня: Sunrise Avenue и Poets of the Fall сожрали мой мозг... :)))))
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Sunday, June 15, 2008
The Day After
So now I know why I don't drink much! It is safe to say I am nursing quite the sore head today after a wee bit too much celebrating last night. I've included a picture here that Jane (one of the fanclub winners) took of me at the meet and greet after. This was before drinking but strangely this looks like how I feel today!
We had a private get together for band and family around 5pm at the Soho Hotel in London - and at 6pm we screened 'The Time Machine Tour' for an audience of 100 people. It was 50% invited guests and 50% you lovely folk and I think I speak on behalf of everyone when I say we had a great time.
I was particularly struck by just how lovely a lot you are! It's a lucky job this one, I know, and particularly a fortunate one where the people you meet day to day are more like friends than an 'audience'. Everyone was so kind and generous and we were so happy we could involve you all in what was a triumph for us as a band and crew.
So once again thank you to everyone who entered the competition to come to the screening and thank you for making our night so special.
Much love D
Diex
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Отправлено: 15.06.08 17:26. Заголовок: Образец того случая ..
Образец того случая когда
цитата:
есть такие фотки, на ваш взгляд, где выражение лица у Ди НЕ милое
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Отправлено: 15.06.08 18:12. Заголовок: :sm3: это жесть))))..
это жесть)))) он тут будто уже "celebrating"
darinalove
Good enough
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Пост N: 1680
Мысля дня: сила вспыхнувшей любви прямо пропорциональна величине породившего её невроза. (?)
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Отправлено: 15.06.08 23:00. Заголовок: а есть фотки, где он..
а есть фотки, где он пьяный?)) просьба предоставить)))
truly_mad
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Отправлено: 16.06.08 17:05. Заголовок: да, мне тоже интерес..
да, мне тоже интересно))) вроде раньше были, но потом слетела винда и ничего не осталось..
Аvalteria
Пост N: 4679
Мысля дня: Sunrise Avenue и Poets of the Fall сожрали мой мозг... :)))))
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Отправлено: 16.06.08 17:42. Заголовок: Monday, June 16, 200..
Monday, June 16, 2008
More stills from ’This Delicate FILM..’
Аvalteria
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Даррен загрузил новый трек на спейсе: Darkness live acoustiс
Можно скачать...
Аvalteria
Пост N: 4684
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Friday, June 27, 2008
Win Stuff!
Today the first copies of the deluxe edition of 'The Time Machine Tour' DVD started arriving in people's mailboxes and Darren and his team are thrilled. We've thought of a way to extend the excitement and it is by the means of giving away a prize. Not just any old prize, mind. But first the challenge. For those who've got their copies, we want you to change your profile pic for a week to a pic of you holding your copy. Respond in this thread with yer pic and in a couple weeks Darren will pick his favorite and the lovely admin people will send you this :
'Tis a very rare Taiwanese promo of 'This Delicate Thing We've Made' teaser featuring 'verge..' and other remixes and previously unused/unseen shots of Senior Hayes. They sell on Ebay for ridiculous amounts but we've got one for you for freebles. Don't forget the standard edition of the DVD comes out July 22nd and I think there may be a few more copies of the deluxe one at WWW.DARRENHAYES.COM (certainly cheaper than those being flogged one Ebay that's fo sho!)
Good luck and thanks to everyone for such wonderful feedback.
Отправлено: 28.06.08 10:43. Заголовок: а как скачать?я смот..
а как скачать?я смотрела и что-то не поняла...
Popsy
Пост N: 457
Мысля дня: не знаю почему, но хочется взять так и напиться до потери сознания...
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Отправлено: 30.06.08 04:26. Заголовок: svetasavage, нее - э..
svetasavage, нее - это не скачать - это надо сфоткаться со своим изданием TMT DVD, поставить на аву в спейсе, откомментить тот пост, и через пару недель Даррен выберет победителя и ему пришлют этот редкий Тайваньский промо к TDTWM, который на ИБэе продают за бешенные бабки.... А это всего лишь сканы.... НО зато какие!!!! Я ХОЧУ!!!!!! Там с Дусиком видюхи есть......
Аvalteria
Пост N: 4688
Мысля дня: Sunrise Avenue и Poets of the Fall сожрали мой мозг... :)))))
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Отправлено: 05.07.08 10:03. Заголовок: Friday, July 04, 200..
Friday, July 04, 2008
Ooooh Lookie!!
It's the shiny brank spankin' first in the world viewing of the standard edition of the Time Machine Tour DVD. I have about 3 boxes of 'em sitting in my living room. I'm thinking of building a house out of 'em!
This little sucker comes out EVERYWHERE on July 22nd. Ooh look this is what it looks like inside..
Some people from quirky countries with names that aren't America or England keep asking me if it's coming out in their country . . Strictly speaking, it will only be in shops in the UK, Australia and the U.S on July 22nd but you can get it online no matter where you live.. You see, it's coming out on the internets ie hmv.co.uk amazon.com and dot co and dot uk and any other domain name you can think of.. that is.. you can find it online in any country you want because all you need to know is if you are u.s format or rest of world.. and click away. This little green sucker isn't 'region coded'.. so hope that answers your question(s)
Oooh look here's another picture of inside the booklet
In other news I freakin' love all of your pictures of yerselves with yer copies of the deluxe edition.. I'll be choosing the best entry in a couple weeks.
Love and inappropriate affection
xD
Popsy
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Отправлено: 05.07.08 16:11. Заголовок: Крутотень! Такой ярк..
Крутотень! Такой яркий внутри =))))))))))
Аvalteria
Пост N: 4690
Мысля дня: Sunrise Avenue и Poets of the Fall сожрали мой мозг... :)))))
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Tuesday, July 08, 2008
The Mix Tape
I was asked to write some thoughts on 'the mix tape' for an interview/article that the Independent (a wonderful London paper) was doing on 'The Mix Tape'. I've no idea if my comments or thoughts were used in the eventual article.. but here is the piece I submitted.
Love to hear your thoughts on the 'mix tape' (and it doesn't have to be on a 'tape'..lol)
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I've always said the most accurate indication of romantic compatibility is music. Primarily for two reasons. Firstly, you can tell what someone is like in bed by how they dance. Fact. Secondly and perhaps most importantly you can find out what someone is really like by the music they listen to. Hence the value of exchanging mix tapes.
If you think about it, our record collections used to be the ultimate window to the soul. Flicking through your new friend's vinyl (then CD and sadly now iPod) used to be the ultimate quick study.
The inner monologue whilst browsing through a stranger's music collection might go something like this :
Radiohead. Ok they have some taste or at least want people to think so. Check.
Dirty Pretty Things. Ok so this person really cares what people think of them.
The Best of E.L.O. Interesting. Was I meant to see this? It looks well played. The mind races and decides this is a guilty pleasure and one I thoroughly approve of. My potential new friend has an uncool side and this crosses over into my music collection. Verdict? We will be friends for life.
All of my relationships have begun and ended with a mix tape. The most successful of which resulted in no less than a box set of 5 CD's given to me by my now Civil Partner Richard. He had a collection simply entitled 'Dirt under the fingernails' and it included songs that became my first introduction to bands like 'Dogs die in Hot Cars' and 'St Etienne'. It also included my favorite ever Kate Bush song and that ever elusive E.L.O song 'Mr Blue Sky' which sealed our fate as lovers.
Even my relationship to my audience is in some way a massive mix tape exchange. The pre show and post show music at every tour I've ever done has always been a collection of subliminal messages or at least a window into my mind at that point of my life. The last big show I did was at the Albert Hall in London last year, but most tellingly was the music I played audiences on a tiny club show in February of this year. I planned to go away for a while and reconsider my place in the music industry. This was the tracklisting
1. Goodnight Lovers by Depeche Mode 2. Can't get it out of my head by ELO 3. Cry by Godley and Creme 4. Why not smile by REM 5. Watching the Wheels by John Lennon 6. Don't falter by St Etienne 7.Heart's a mess by Gotye 8. Let down by Radiohead 9. Sailor song by The Gadsdens 10. Hounds of Love by Kate Bush
Darren Hayes London July 1 2008
Popsy
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1. Goodnight Lovers by Depeche Mode 2. Can't get it out of my head by ELO 3. Cry by Godley and Creme 4. Why not smile by REM 5. Watching the Wheels by John Lennon 6. Don't falter by St Etienne 7.Heart's a mess by Gotye 8. Let down by Radiohead 9. Sailor song by The Gadsdens 10. Hounds of Love by Kate Bush
И ни одна мне не знакома!....
Leyla
***A Delicate Fan***
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цитата: 1. Goodnight Lovers by Depeche Mode 2. Can't get it out of my head by ELO 3. Cry by Godley and Creme 4. Why not smile by REM 5. Watching the Wheels by John Lennon 6. Don't falter by St Etienne 7.Heart's a mess by Gotye 8. Let down by Radiohead 9. Sailor song by The Gadsdens 10. Hounds of Love by Kate Bush
И ни одна мне не знакома!....
Mne toje.... vot nashla youtubi na eti pesni v kajdoy est chastichka Darrena i ego pesen.....naxoju notki.......momenti....ritmi.... Ego, Walk Away ,Setting Sun, Time Machine, Verge, Step
on daje ne zametil kak chastichki etix pesen zalojilis u nego v podsoznanii...i potom proyavilis v ego pesnax...ili je naoborot....on v pesnax nashel chastichku seba
Верно подмечено, Leyla! Ты как всегда очень внимательна =)))
Аvalteria
Пост N: 4695
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Moments of pleasure
This is a snapshot of the happiest moment in my day today..
I was in the West End doing some press interviews for the DVD release today.. All neatly dressed and aptly presented. But my favourite moment by far was this one - before I went to 'work' just walking with Wally down a pathway in the park that led to an adventure we were about to have..
xD
Popsy
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Отправлено: 17.07.08 13:18. Заголовок: Что с Волли? Он како..
Что с Волли? Он какой-то потрёпанный! =))))))
Аvalteria
Пост N: 4702
Мысля дня: Sunrise Avenue и Poets of the Fall сожрали мой мозг... :)))))
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Friday, July 25, 2008
Time Machine Tour DVD Set To Debut At No1 Category: Music
The Time Machine Tour DVD is on track to enter the UK Music DVD Charts at NUMBER ONE this week and with glowing reviews:
Sydney Morning Herald "Easily the best thing he'd done."
Accessallareas.com "Darren Hayes continues to do what he does best… dazzle an audience with an impressive stage set and presence which has all been captured on to a remarkable DVD"
"An array of some of the best pop/rock/electronic songs ever released, this DVD is a must have!"
GenQ "This DVD is a MUST-HAVE for anyone who is a fan of Darren Hayes. Believe me, you will treasure it forever! "
Pop Republic "The show from the performer of the year. Brilliant."
Sunday Telegraph "Theatrical masterpiece"
Filmink "Hayes must be applauded for such ambition on such an elaborate production, which is part music concert, part theatre, and is delivered with vigorous enthusiasm"
Ok "Showcases the performer at his best"
The DVD marks the completion of a project that has seen Darren graduate from pop star to label head and CEO of his own independent record company.
The show, designed by legendary U2 and Rolling Stones designer Willie Williams featured, amongst other things, a 24 foot animatronic steel and neon origami bird and set pieces straight from a Jules Verne novel.
'This was the tour I've always dreamed of. Bowie and Peter Gabriel made the blueprint for this type of rock theatre - and although it sounds morbid, doing a show like this was one of my 'before I die' wishes. I simply had to do something like this once in my life and I couldn't think of a better moment than this period to try'
Пост N: 4705
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Отправлено: 29.07.08 16:59. Заголовок: What I'm Doing T..
What I'm Doing This Week
Well hello there. Look at me all lookin' at you lookin' at me. This is me in my hotel room in Santa Monica.
I'm in Los Angeles working with the lovely Rick Nowels and the sultry Alesha Dixson on her next album.
I'm not sure what will come of it - you never can tell if songs will make it past the writing stage or if they'll end up on her album - but it's fun so far! She's a cool person, very stylish and so easy to get along with.
Prior to this I did some writing for a German artist called Raemon with Rick and just last week Justin and I wrote a song for consideration for a Sony artist in the UK. The point? I guess I'm spending time writing with and for other artists this year.
The plan? To just go wherever the wind takes me this year. No career strategy. No goal. Just do things I don't normally do. The reason? To exercise my writing gene a bit more. And to distract me so I don't start recording my new album too soon. The fear? I've already got the title! Yikes! But I promise - no work on that album for a while. I want to make sure I'm fresh and absolutely DESPERATE to put out a new album.
In the meantime I've got a couple of fun things planned in Australia later this year and we're frantically trying to finish up the animated DVD so it can be ready for a Dec 1st ship date. (Lots to do though!)
Roight - I'm off. It's only my second day here and the jet lag is not going away any time soon.
Before I go - have you seen Wall-E ? I thought it was astoundingly poetic. Loved it.
xxD
olyvyrusik
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прикольное фото только солнце сильно бьет ему в лицо,бедный...
olyvyrusik
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Отправлено: 31.07.08 21:34. Заголовок: Да, фота действитель..
Да, фота действительно классная
Аvalteria
Пост N: 4706
Мысля дня: Sunrise Avenue и Poets of the Fall сожрали мой мозг... :)))))
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Отправлено: 01.08.08 15:29. Заголовок: Friday, August 01, 2..
Friday, August 01, 2008
Housequake! Current mood: quaked Category: quaked MySpace
Oh look. It's a picture of me looking at you looking at me drinking my Starbucks the day of the earthquake. In fact, it was moments before the earthquake in Los Angeles that thankfully didn't result in anything other than some mildly annoyed Apple customers who were forced to lose their place in line as all of the glass windows in the store fronts along the promenade wobbled like jello.
Yep that's me in full SPF 30 Sunscreen and full old man hat. The kind of hat that I normally take the extreme piss out of if anyone is wearing. The kind of hat that says 'Look at me! I'm wearing a hat. Because I'm DIFFERENT! I'M CRAZY! I WEAR HATS!'.
No, I'm not that desperate for attention but I am desperate not to get skin cancer or burnt to a crisp by the atomic rays that seem to invade every pore of my being in summer.
Can you tell I'm delirious? I've been working all night and day and night and day with Rick Nowels on songs for Alesha Dixon. Who is, lovely. But stupidly, I thought that writing for and with someone else would involve me just putting in half the effort I normally do.
Nope.
It's the same amount of work only in a different key.
Anyway, I've only got one or two more days work here and then we might end up doing some more work back in England. Hopefully I'm going to have a day off before I head back to take advantage of the currency exchange and the supreme power of the British Pound at Urban Outfitters. But who knows. I may not need any more 'wanker' hats back home ;)
x
Аvalteria
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Отправлено: 04.08.08 17:11. Заголовок: Monday, August 04, 2..
Monday, August 04, 2008
Schleepy Current mood: Zzzz Category: Zzzz Music
Oh lookie look. It's me looking at you lookin' at me on my final night in Santa Monica. I'm home now as I type this. After what felt like an eternity but thankfully a relatively uneventful flight home. I was picked up at the airport by my lovely (love that!) and soon after had cuddles from Waldo (my dog for those who have just tuned in) and am now at 2 in the afternoon contemplating going to bed (but I will resist!).
I'm so glad to be home but I have to say I loved my time working with Rick and Alesha. I adored Rick's team at the moment. He has two incredible engineers - Dean and Kieron. And a fab assistant, Tara. They made us all feel so welcome. The final day poor Alesha had to sing two songs back to back (and they were difficult ones too). But she worked like a trooper and by the time I got back to my hotel I was wrecked!
I had the next day off, went to the movies and saw Hell Boy 2 (liked it a lot) and did some last minute xmas shopping.
Now I'm home and I've just seen little bits of the videos for 'How To Build a Time Machine' and 'A Hundred Challenging Things..' and I was blown away. Seems Rich was very busy indeed when I was in L.A. I can't wait to show you 'This Delicate Film..'
Right - I'm off to have a shower and try to wake up a bit. Zzzzzz xxD
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Отправлено: 05.08.08 04:58. Заголовок: долго он будет эти в..
долго он будет эти великолепные Очки носитть??...
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АААААААААААА!!!!! ЛЭЭЭЭЭЭЭЭЙЛА!!!!!!! ЭТО НАШ ШАНС!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Будем патрулировать Санта Монику!!!!!!! С фотки выше - это ж он на 3rd Street Promenade!!!! Всё! Вступаем на дежурство!!!!!! ААаааа! Ocean Avenue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Отправлено: 05.08.08 19:01. Заголовок: чё он грустый послед..
чё он грустный последнее время такой?...
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Отправлено: 05.08.08 20:52. Заголовок: а может он просто от..
а может он просто от солнца морщится?)
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Отправлено: 05.08.08 21:19. Заголовок: Олесь, подарите ему ..
Олесь, подарите ему телефон с нормальным фотиком! Он со своим 1,5мп уже задолбал!
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Отправлено: 06.08.08 12:41. Заголовок: Diex, это у него фот..
Diex, это у него фотоаппарат... Sony... это исходя из названия снимков (они начинаются на DSC)... а может и SonyEricsson телефон...
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Отправлено: 08.08.08 08:31. Заголовок: Wednesday, August 06..
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Little tid bit
I recorded a video interview for the lovely folks over at www.poprepublic.tv who are always a great source for music and entertainment newz and who are regularly amazing to me. You can check it out HERE
xD
Leyla
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Отправлено: 12.08.08 10:35. Заголовок: ya v den zemletaseni..
ya v den zemletaseniya bila v porimnade kak i on no k sojaleniyu posle earthquake...a D pobival tam do i vo vrema.... daje i kofe ya kupila ottuda...otkuda i on (hear music & starbucks) (dogadivayus chto tam kupil....)
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Отправлено: 20.08.08 09:52. Заголовок: Tuesday, August 19, ..
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
The Shadowlands Category: Music
Rare late night post from me.. not sure if many of you have noticed but I've tried to become a bit more of a morning person these days! Even if I stay up late I'm still up earlier and it's been awesome.
I'm up late because I just got home from a dinner with Will (our monitoring engineer on tour) and Tracey Turner (my ex P.A whom I still adore). We ate at a lovely French restaurant and had one of those amazing nights of laughing and feeling good and walking home on a high.
I know it's weird being sort of 'in between' albums, and perhaps confusing (maybe more so for me than you) since I'm 'away' but sort of around (Idol, DVD's etc) But I wanted to say how much I adore you and also how much I'm appreciating this opportunity to experience life and all she has to offer. I know I only have you to thank for this.
I don't know if I remember many periods in the last decade where I felt like this. The last period was in Sausalito prior to 'The Tension and The Spark' and until recently no such windows have appeared. Until now. I'm talking about moments where I get to look at the road ahead and I have no idea where I'm going but I know it's going to be alright.
I'm spending my days really productively – I still do musical things (or think of musical things!) and of course there's always 'work' stuff and of course overseeing the DVD. But domestic things like spending every morning in the park with Wally, deciding what to cook for dinner at night, paying bills, doing washing and cleaning house (yes you heard me right) are making me remember what it's like to be 'me' again. And this experience can only allow for a deeper connection with music.
I think I told you I already have the album title. Something that will germinate for a year or more I'm sure. And with it, the concepts and the themes I want to explore. And I'm excited because it's a complex beast.
It's funny isn't it? You never really stop growing and learning. Just when you think you know it all life throws you another curve ball and you find yourself thanking God you didn't duck and swerve to miss it. You try to catch it, bravely. Even if it means making a fool of yourself or getting hurt in the process. What you are left with afterwards is what you are left with : a lesson. And then hopefully some wisdom.
Anyway, I just wanted you to know you've given me so much wisdom and courage to find out what I'm made of and I'm just so grateful for that.
Sometimes, when I'm having a moment; it could be looking at a sunset or listening to the sky as it cracks before the rain falls down – I feel a tinge of sadness. I don't know how, because right then I'm in a moment of bliss. But I realize what it is – it's that one day, like I did with the period of reckless abandon I enjoyed in San Francisco – I'll look back on this period and mourn its passing.
Perhaps the character of Joy, played by Debra Winger in the biopic about the life and one true love of C S Lewis, put it best when she said
"The pain then is part of the joy now. That's the deal" (Shadowlands, 1993)
with love D
Diex
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Отправлено: 21.08.08 13:18. Заголовок: Подбрился наконец Да..
Подбрился наконец Даська-то =)))))) Рада видеть его нормальным! А не скоропортящимся дедком.... Я скучала именно по такому малышу!
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Отправлено: 24.08.08 09:15. Заголовок: А знаете, что неволь..
А знаете, что невольно хочет сказать человек, когда он так складывает руки на груди? То, что он выше нас... Хотя, в принципе, это так и есть...
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Отправлено: 29.08.08 07:38. Заголовок: 29 Aug 2008 The Wro..
29 Aug 2008
The Wrong Way
Current mood: validated Category: Music
I decided to post a song demo that never made it past the writing stage. It's called 'The Wrong Way' and I co wrote it with Glen Ballard in sessions for 'Delicate..' I loved it but felt I had explored this idea in another song more succinctly (Sing To Me..) and that it didn't fit the album I was making. Without going into too much detail it's a song for someone very close to me who had to take that phone call you dread to hear when someone you love has passed away suddenly and too soon.
Hope you dig it. I just didn't want it to gather dust, like so many songs do. Now it has a voice.
Image by Myrna Suarez 2002
Diex
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Отправлено: 29.08.08 08:07. Заголовок: Щас стонов и воплей ..
Щас стонов и воплей с брызгами суток на трое будет....
breath
soulmates never die
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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
Аvalteria
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Отправлено: 10.09.08 07:59. Заголовок: Tuesday, September 0..
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Отправлено: 11.09.08 15:12. Заголовок: а мне нравица)))))))..
а мне нравица))))))))
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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
Аvalteria
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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!
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 =)))
Аvalteria
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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.
Отправлено: 25.09.08 02:47. Заголовок: очарователен как все..
очарователен как всегда!но только грустный какой-то...
Аvalteria
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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.
Аvalteria
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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.
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!!!
feel_harmonia
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Отправлено: 29.09.08 21:02. Заголовок: вот гады!..
вот гады!
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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)
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Saturday, October 04, 2008
These Delicate Answers
A few answers to some recently asked questions about the new DVD
WILL THE DELUXE EDITION BE SOLD IN STORES?
*No. There are currently no plans to make the deluxe edition available in retail stores. The 'deluxe' was always meant to be a limited edition via the website only. Because it is such an expensive item to produce (the 48 page book, glasses, packaging and years of animation!) - there was never going to be a 'cheap' way of producing them in mass quantities. So we decided to do a limited run in deluxe packaging via the website.
WILL THERE BE A STANDARD EDITION RELEASED IN MY COUNTRY?
*As of now, there are no plans to release the 'standard' edition in other territories apart from the UK. Because 'The Time Machine Tour' DVD did so well in the UK it made sense to release a 'standard version' in stores. In general, music DVD's do not sell well and rarely make a profit. So it was always going to be a challenge to produce an abstract, animated, 3D whatever you call it! Darren tried to come up with the most creative and fair way to see 'This Delicate Film..' come to life. The Deluxe edition was intentionally made region free and in two formats to allow for anyone in the world to be able to view it.
WHAT ABOUT ME? *If the deluxe version isn't within your means and you don't live in the UK don't fret : the Standard Edition track listing will be released digitally on iTunes worldwide in February 2009. So some way, somehow, as many people as possible will have access to the final piece of the puzzle that Darren has been working on for the last 2 years.
Аvalteria
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Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Hope Current mood: Hopeful
I know that religion and politics are the worst topics to discuss at a dinner party - let alone on a 'celebrity' blog. But I'd like to think that we all feel at least mildly closer than that.
I feel so strongly about the need for a change of guard at the helm of the government of the most influential nation in the world that I simply can't keep quiet about it. I'm absolutely terrified of the possibility that someone like Sarah Palin could be calling the shots in the White house next to a rebublican President.
Let me explain that, as a citizen of the world, and as someone who is and has been a tax paying 'American' for over a decade - I feel the right to have an opinion on this most serious of world events.
Our world is in chaos - and has been - since the turn of this century. And the lynch pin of getting us out of this turmoil lies in the future of the next U.S Presidential election. I truly believe that.
Let me assure any of my U.S friends - I'm a fan. I love America. I love everything she stands for. America was the country that gave me hope as a child - the country that proved that dreams were possible and that anyone could 'make it'. She represented all the wonderful potential inside 'everyman'. My biggest wish as a child was simply to go there one day.
I'll never forget the first time I ever saw her shores. Or the buzz I got just breathing in her air. Who knew that years later I'd grow up and make it there.. and live by the sea in Sausalito for almost 7 years? Until recently, those years were the happiest of my life!
When I first left America to move to England - I cried. Full of sadness for leaving. But also sadness for the loss of something that had been missing for a while. The America that I knew. That we all knew.
I have missed my friend for a few years now. But I want her to come back. Strong. Proud. True. Full of dignity, character and an undeniable moral compass that we all expect.
This is beyond, republican or democrat. It's about the responsibility of being a hero.
it's not always easy being a big brother or sister. Sometimes you have to do what's right instead of just what suits you best. And I hope and pray that this year, Ameicans stand up and do their part to make sure that the world's biggest hero stands tall again.
If you're at all curious as to where you stand, and who you should vote for, perhaps you could invest five minutes of your time to DO THE SURVEY on this page.
I'm not here to campaign for Obama. It's no secret I'm a democrat. But if you're even slightly concerned about the future of our world, and have never voted before - Please consider asking yourself what is important in your life and who you would vote for if you could.
We're at a precipice here that we've never been at before. The world economy collapsing is the least of our troubles as a global nation. Global warming, Aids epidemics, the changing of constitutions to legalize discrimination. Knife crime. Abuse. The world is sending us a message and it's time we picked it up.
I love you all - and I hope you know this comes from a sense of urgency about our world rather than a need to preach.
xxxD
Аvalteria
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Отправлено: 08.10.08 22:32. Заголовок: Wednesday, October 0..
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Congratulations are in Order
Animator Richard Cullen has just been nominated for a BIMA award (British Interactive Media Association) for his work on the music video for 'Who Would Have Thought'.
The video has been shortlisted with 4 other nominees for an award in the Film and Animation category. Other contenders for the award include clients like the British mobile phone company Orange and the BBC.
This is a wonderful achievement for Richard, PixelFing, Powdered Sugar and Darren Hayes.
'Who Would Have Thought' appears with 12 other animated and filmed music videos on the limited edition 'This Delicate Film We've Made' DVD, due for release on Dec 1st. If you haven't already, check out the trailer http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LmRhcnJlbmhheWVzLmNvbQ==
You can check out the other nominees at BIMA's site over here.
Congratulations Richard!
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Отправлено: 09.10.08 06:43. Заголовок: Классно!!! Блин я ра..
Классно!!! Блин я рада за Риччи!))) Клип он сделал потрясающий...до мурашек))
Popsy
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Отправлено: 13.10.08 08:10. Заголовок: Kotletka пишет: я р..
Kotletka пишет:
цитата:
я рада за Риччи!
ия ия ия того же мнения! =)))
Kotletka
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Пост N: 4773
Мысля дня: Sunrise Avenue и Poets of the Fall сожрали мой мозг... :)))))
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Monday, October 20, 2008
Delicately Sweet Sorrow
I sat down and watched the finished DVD today. Up until that moment, I'd never seen it in its entirely. Neither in the correct running order nor in full resolution. My first reaction was one of sadness actually if I'm totally honest. Because I can't imagine ever topping it. I can't imagine what I might want to say or express that I haven't had the opportunity to in this album and subsequent supporting pieces.
And that's not to say I view the sadness as a negative thing. It's wonderful that I feel so fully realized. Amazing actually. From the packaging, to the videos, the tour, the clothes, the statements, the colours, the choices . . all of it so fully realized. And I know, yet again, I only have you all to thank for the opportunity.
On a lighter note, let me give you my biased and first hand 'review'. It struck me that this is the ultimate album listening experience. It's a perfect synergy between visuals and sonics. The filmic quality combined with the new dimension of a surround sound experience is sort of like 'This Delicate Thing We've Made Redux'.. because it's the album you know, but from different angle by a fraction of degree.
Stand outs for me already are 'How To Build.. 'Maybe'.. '100 Challenging' and 'Conversation...'. But that's just on my first viewing.
I'm so in love with it. And so proud of everyone involved.
xxD
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I'm so in love with it. And so proud of everyone involved.
Клёво! Надеюсь, это реально стоющая тема!!!
Аvalteria
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Sunday, October 26, 2008
Can’t stop sharing sneak peeks - I’m just so proud
Here's a couple of snapshots of the booklet from the deluxe version of This Delicate Film We've Made
Images are made from stills from the DVD and compiled by designer Jane Wallace. Jane has been responsible for all the graphic art from the beginning of 'Delicate'..
On Friday night, I joined director Richard Cullen and producer Justin Shave at Metropolis Studios in London to watch the final 5.1 mix and vision of the finished DVD. We were so proud. Then yesterday Jane sent through the final proofs for the deluxe booklet and I had to share!
Fan Club members, get ready for some news about a competition to attend a very small screening of the DVD with me in London at the end of November. More news soon!
xxD
Аvalteria
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Monday, October 27, 2008
Exclusive Delicacy Members Screening Competition
Darren Hayes is hosting a private screening of his new DVD and he wants members of Delicacy to be there!
Winners will see this extraordinary film before anyone else in the world and personally meet and greet the man afterwards.
'Delicacy' the official Darren Hayes fanclub is running this special money cannot buy competition for its members to attend the most intimate screening to date WITH Darren in London on November 22nd at 1pm
15 lucky winners will receive a double pass to attend the viewing at one of the most luxurious screening rooms in London.
To be in with a chance of winning a place at this special screening members should log in to Delicacy for full details of how to enter before the closing date of midnight Friday October 31 GMT.
Winners will be notified and announced by Monday November 3 UK time.
Отправлено: 01.11.08 16:21. Заголовок: насколько я вижу,он ..
насколько я вижу,он перестает красится в черный... а вообще лапочка,как всегда
darinalove
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Пост N: 4787
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Отправлено: 11.11.08 07:01. Заголовок: I Want To Grow Old W..
Monday, November 10, 2008
I Want To Grow Old With You
This is a picture of Richard and I recently in Paris.* We're married. Some folks in California decided to change the American Constitution to legislate that this right should not be given to gay people in California. Presumably because of what gay people will do to the definition of marriage.
Just so we are clear, this is our definition of marriage: We want to grow old together. We love each other so much that we want to share our lives together, forever. We are monogamous. We're faithful. We're in it for the long haul. Sometimes we argue over who's turn it is to make a cup of tea, but for the most part we are soul mates.
If, God forbid, one of us should fall ill, one of us will take care of the other one. If,, God forbid, one of us should pass away suddenly, we would want our estate to go to the one of us who survives. We'd like other stuff too, like, you know, the same tax breaks as other married couples and the civil rights you would extend any other committed couple in the free world. And to be able to be respected and receive the same rights that everyone else has.
But mostly, we just want to grow old together.
We're really lucky that the country we live in allows for same sex partners to receive all of these things. But some folks in California recently decided that some Americans did not deserve this same respect.
So for those people who voted to 'ban' gay marriage; to take away a right and permanently discriminate against a minority group - I wanted to share this picture of Richard and I. It's us, tearing down the fabric of good society and the sanctity of marriage in Paris. Lock up your children! ----------- I wanna grow old with you
I wanna make you smile whenever youre sad Carry you around when your arthritis is bad All I wanna do is grow old with you
Ill get your medicine when your tummy aches Build you a fire if the furnace breaks Oh it could be so nice, growing old with you
Ill miss you Ill kiss you Give you my coat when you are cold
Ill need you Ill feed you Even let ya hold the remote control
So let me do the dishes in our kitchen sink Put you to bed if youve had too much to drink I could be the man who grows old with you I wanna grow old with you
Words and Music by Adam Sandler From the Motion Picture Soundtrack The Wedding Singer
*Photo credit : Maggz Appleton Currently reading : Non-Violent Resistance (Satyagraha) By M. K. Gandhi
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Отправлено: 12.11.08 13:28. Заголовок: я привыкла видеть фо..
я привыкла видеть фото,на которых в первую очередь Даррен обнимает Ричарда...а вообще мне вот все равно Ричард как-то не очень.вот просто сам по себе,чисто на лицо...
Kotletka
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Отправлено: 12.11.08 23:16. Заголовок: :sm35: Аааа вот это..
Аааа вот это картинка!))))) Хехе
darinalove
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Ой! Спасибо! Порадовали меня! А он там прям куколка =)
Аvalteria
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Sunday, November 23, 2008
First Review - from EQ! I love this blog Current mood: accomplished Category: Music
Raj @ Electroqueer attended the screening of 'This Delicate Film We've Made' in London and has just posted a really well written account of his experience.
You can check it out HERE. Special thanks to everyone who attended and for making me feel like I was hanging out with a large group of friends instead of with an audience.
Much much love xD
Popsy
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Отправлено: 25.11.08 23:10. Заголовок: Аааа! Классно! Но во..
Аааа! Классно! Но волк стрёмный!
Аvalteria
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
It’s coming! It’s in the trees! Category: Music
So I've got some purdy pictures of the super delish deluxe version of 'This Delicate Film We've Made' DVD which just arrived on my desk. My gawd it's even lusher than I'd hoped.
It's all purple with pink foil and hard back lookin'
With an amazing 48 page booklet
Ooh!
And 3D goggles an everyfink!
There's only a few copies left to order HERE! Don't fret if that's too much mula for ya. In the UK a standard version minus the 3D video and snazzy book etc comes out on Feb 3.
Woot dee doot! xD
Маркус
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Отправлено: 28.11.08 18:40. Заголовок: народ у кого-нибудь ..
народ у кого-нибудь эта прелесть есть уже ?
Popsy
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Отправлено: 29.11.08 01:00. Заголовок: Маркус, нет ещё... т..
Маркус, нет ещё... только для пре-ордера доступна... Прелесть =) *улыбнуло*
Аvalteria
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Monday, December 01, 2008
Delicate Answers Redux
Wanted to answer a few questions that keep coming up - I know it's been explained a lot but for those who have missed the blogs and press releases and keep posting questions hopefully you'll see this ;)
The new DVD 'This Delicate Film We've Made' is available in 2 ways only
1. In a deluxe format from my website (this is literally about sold out so expect this to be removed in the next day or so) 2. In a standard edition at UK retail and online stores from Feb 3. This version is REGION FREE (ignore what Amazon.co.uk says, it's wrong!) however, it IS PAL so if you can't play PAL (ie people in the U.S) you won't be able to watch it unless you have a player that can play both formats. Confusing I know.
It's a strictly limited edition and we have no plans for a release in any other part of the world. This is not because I don't love (insert your country here).. it's because it's a very expensive process and a very unique appeal. I'd go broke trying to make sure it was available all over the world so this way was the best way to make sure it saw the light of day.
We do, however, plan to TRY make each individual video available on iTunes or my digital store worldwide some time after Feb 3 - and I'll give you official news when I have it. Finally, the Deluxe versions only officially starting shipping TODAY Dec 1 so calculate what you will for postage times on items sent from Australia..
Loving you all as usual - and loving life!
Here's some more stills..
Аvalteria
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Tuesday, December 02, 2008
DELICATE FILM : DELUXE now SOLD OUT more Standard Edition info Category: Music
UPDATED INFO : The Deluxe version is now officially SOLD OUT. If you missed out the only other way you can get a copy of 'This Delicate Film We've Made' on DVD is the UK Standard Edition released on Feb 3, 2009. Here are a few links where you can pre order a copy. THIS DVD IS REGION FREE and PAL - please ignore the advice on the retail store pages that state it's region 2 - this is incorrect and will be corrected. To recap, this standard UK version is REGION FREE and PAL format which means it will play in the U.K, Australia and much of Europe or on a laptop in most other countries. U.S, Japanese and Mexican fans are generally NTSC so unless your player can play both PAL and NTSC the standard version won't work for you. If you are at all unsure if the DVD will play in your country PLEASE refer to this page for exact descriptions if you are unsure of video standards. The DVD won't be released in any other part of the world. This is not because I don't love (insert your country here).. it's because it's a very expensive process and this type of project has a very unique appeal. I'd go broke trying to make sure it was available all over the world so this way was the best way to make sure it saw the light of day.
We do, however, plan to TRY make each individual video available on iTunes or my digital store worldwide some time after Feb 3 - and I'll give you official news when I have it. Finally, the Deluxe versions only officially starting shipping from Dec 3 so if you're waiting on yours calculate what you will for postage times on items sent from Australia..
Loads of love!
Here's some more stills..
Аvalteria
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Wednesday, December 03, 2008
couldn’t have sung it better myself Current mood: equal but not the same
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Friday, December 05, 2008
who stole all the good ideas? Current mood: meh! Category: meh! Music
I normally don't bitch about stuff - but I have a gripe to make about the lack of original ideas in the music business. And I have a stellar example for you.
I love a song called 'set fire to the third bar' - a duet between snow patrol's Gary Lightbody and the astoundingly talented Martha Wainwright. It's unique, stunning and utterly compelling with a music video that features the imagery of a couple separated by two way mirrors in a police cell. When I first heard it I remember thinking how I wished I'd written a song just like it. Seems like someone else had that idea too.
Recently, an artist called James Morrison released a new single, a duet with Nelly Furtado. When I first heard it on the radio - I thought 'Hmm this sounds like someone at a record company wanted a 'set fire to the third bar' song and suggested James duet with someone like Martha.' It was as if someone had said, 'That Snow Patrol thingy was cool - you should do something like that!'. I made some snippity internal thought about the lack of originality at labels and the sheer laziness of the People In Charge Of Telling You What To Buy. And then I moved on.
You can imagine my shock tonight when, I turned on the television to see, what I first thought was the video for the snow patrol / wainwright song. Then I realized it wasn't - it was in fact the video for the James Morrison Nelly Furtado song.
It's a couple, separated by a two way mirror. Although this version is glossy, and highly airbrushed looking. And instead of a prison it's some swanky hotel with exploding plasma screens.
I'm astounded at how easy it is to rip off someone else's ideas in the music business! It's like robbery in broad daylight.
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Sunday, December 07, 2008
My End of Year List of Amazing things and such Current mood: taking stock Category: taking stock Music
2008 has been a wonderful year. Strange. Lovely. Awful. Incredible. Lazy. Busy. Etc. A year unlike any other, as all years should be. For me, even though I wasn't necessarily 'working' I was watching. And here's my list of things form pop culture which rocked my world in some way.
1. ALBUM THAT SURPASSED ALL OTHERS
Without doubt, I admire Kanye West more than any artist on the scene at the moment. And I wouldn't call myself a die hard fan. In fact I don't own a single one of his albums apart from 808's and Heartbreak. I started noticing Kanye after his Mother died - and how he handled himself publicly by pouring his grief into music. His Glow in the Dark tour tried to re invent the live experience. I still think u2's ZooTV still hasn't been trumped but full points for trying. 808's is a concept record with heartache at the centre and a complete disregard for expectations. I admire it immensely.
2. ALBUM THAT MADE ME SMILE
Neon Neon is the name of the band and Stainless Style was the name of the album. Concept record about the inventor of the 80's classic car the Deloreon (google it.. Back to the Future fans should know this off by heart..)
3. MAN I'D LIKE TO BE BEST FRIENDS WITH
He's probably the smartest and funniest man alive (after my partner!) - he's an incredible actor, writer and host of the braniac's wet dream t.v show Q.I. And I just love him. Stephen Fry.
4. THING WE'RE MOST SICK OF
Enough said!
5. THING I MOST DESIRED BUT DIDN'T GET
They are limited edition Hyperdunks by Nike based on the anti gravity boots worn by Marty McFly in 'Back to the Future 2'. Can't imagine wearing them but my gawd they're cool!
6. ALBUM THAT MOST STIRRED MY SOUL
7. MOST STYLISH MAN
I love that he ditched Gucci and then went on to launch his own brand. His perfumes are incredible and his men's clothes are amazing if not completely unaffordable. Tom Ford.
8. FAVOURITE MUSIC VIDEO
Although 'I kissed a Girl' was a much bigger hit, 'Hot and Cold' by Katy Perry is one of the funniest and most fun music vids this year. I love that we see Katy's personality - who is a self confessed dork - and it vaguely reminds me of The Wedding Singer meets Crush 1980Me.
9. FAVOURITE TELEVISION SHOW
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is a comedy genius and this new television show is her finest achievement.
10. FAVOURITE CHARACTER SINCE E.T
The last third of the film was a bit too Disney for me, but this character and his nuances were the most fully fleshed and endearing of anything since I fell in love with E.T as a kid. And he has the same name as my dog - Wall-E!
11. COOLEST ROCK STAR
Band of brothers led by Caleb Followill - the coolest of them all. I direct you to the 'Sex on Fire' video and I rest my case. Kings of Leon were the coolest band and their lead singer the Coolest rock star. For ages.
12. BEST PROTEST SIGN
Genius.
13. THING THE HUMAN RACE WILL BE ASHAMED OF IN 30 YEARS
Prop 8. I've already said it a gazillion times. So instead of getting angry I thought I'd post a picture of Homer Simpson marrying two blokes.
14. COOLEST STYLE AND DESIGN ICON
We end where we begin. Mr West is tres stylish and I look forward to what he'll do next year no matter what it is.
So that was my 'list'. What's yours?
xxD
daz
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Отправлено: 08.12.08 23:35. Заголовок: Спасибо, было интере..
Спасибо, было интересно почитать ))))
Пожалуй предпочтение под номером 8 и мне придется по душе. Уж сколько новых дарований появилось за последние годы ни счесть - Katy Perry в их числе, об оригинальности и стиле конечно можно поспорить, а в от манера исполнения и голос действительно яркие и запоминающиеся.
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Отправлено: 09.01.09 11:50. Заголовок: Кажется, я это уже в..
Кажется, я это уже видела, классно у него получилась эта песня, врочем как всегда:)
Аvalteria
Пост N: 4818
Мысля дня: Sunrise Avenue и Poets of the Fall сожрали мой мозг... :)))))
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Отправлено: 09.01.09 12:46. Заголовок: Kotletka Да, да.....
Kotletka
Да, да... это было...
Аvalteria
Пост N: 4826
Мысля дня: Sunrise Avenue и Poets of the Fall сожрали мой мозг... :)))))
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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
Popsy
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Мысля дня: Остановись, пока не поздно!!
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Ребятки, кто получил, не мог бы кто в сеть выложить? Плиииззз - уж больно заманчивые картинки....
Kotletka
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Пост N: 4831
Мысля дня: Sunrise Avenue и Poets of the Fall сожрали мой мозг... :)))))
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Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Moments away from the No.1 Music DVD in the UK!!
Midweeks are in, and so far 'This Delicate Film We've Made' is sitting at No. 1 in the music sales DVD charts. But it's touch and go as Bruce Springsteen (bless him) is nipping at my heels. It doesn't help that the rock God just did a wonderful performance at the Superbowl this weekend and has had tons of promotion from a multi national global corporation. But we here at Powdered Sugar feel as amazing as The Boss is, he's had his share of No. 1's. So if you live in the U.K and haven't got your copy yet but were planning to, please buy it before Saturday! This is potentially incredible news. Let's show 'em we don't take a beating easily! Woot de doot!
Here are links..
WWW.PLAY.COM www.amazon.co.uk Townsend Records HMV
olyvyrusik
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Отправлено: 08.02.09 13:54. Заголовок: У Даррена новый стат..
У Даррена новый статус: Darren Hayes is London baby 35 minutes ago. Mood: cold
Kotletka
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Пост N: 4839
Мысля дня: Sunrise Avenue и Poets of the Fall сожрали мой мозг... :)))))
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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
Аvalteria
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Отправлено: 12.02.09 18:41. Заголовок: Sorry but who is Kan..
Sorry but who is Kanye West ? Меня конкретно клинит...
Аvalteria
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Мысля дня: Sunrise Avenue и Poets of the Fall сожрали мой мозг... :)))))
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Friday, February 13, 2009
New interview and exclusive photos coming soon Category: Music
I was lucky enough to be interviewed by online magazine Polari this month which will hit the net on Monday Feb 16. Polari is a free super cool new online magazine aimed at gay men and women (but anyone can read it!) It can be found online at www.polarimagazine.com or on myspace here http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=396125262
In the coming issue I'm the cover story in a really frank and honest interview accompanied by some rare photographs by New York photographer Myrna Surez.
Make sure you check it out when the issue runs online Monday Feb 16 and head over to their site to read the previous issue. It's full of style, subculture and coolness!
Аvalteria
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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 http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LmNvdXJhZ2VjYW1wYWlnbi5vcmcvcGFnZS9zL2Rpdm9yY2U= 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
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Отправлено: 16.02.09 16:15. Заголовок: А почему ссылки посы..
А почему ссылки посылают нафиг?!
Аvalteria
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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.
Пост N: 4867
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Friday, March 06, 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. The surgeon can then see your vocal folds and tell immediately if they show any sign of damage. But it feels disgusting lol. Here's a fantastic spiffy diagram. No, this is not my genitals. But this will give you an idea of what I do for you ;)
It's every singer's nightmare waiting for the thumbs up. And I'm relieved to hear things are great each time. But it always makes me so grateful when I leave. I want to click my heels and start tap dancing down the street.
There's so much stuff going on behinds the scenes in my little world at the moment. I wish I could tell you more - but it all involves future music from me. I think some time this year I might start working on writing new music for my next album - but it won't come out any time soon. If I manage to finish recording a new album it wouldn't come out until sometime in 2010. But it's nice to know or share that I'm at least marinading the idea.
In the meantime I've been working with a few labels here in the UK penning possible songs for some of their artists. It's never ever set in stone - so I don't talk about it much unless it's 100% confirmed. None of it is but if someone records one of my songs I'll shout it from the rooftops, don't worry! If nothing else it's been a fun exercise.
I'm off to Sweden next week to do some writing there, and then off to the U.S in Spring on a trip for more song tinkering.
Finally, the news I've been dying to tease you about more is that I'm almost 99.% sure I'm doing a New Years Eve show in London this year. It will be my only live public performance this year. More news and let's face it, needless teasing, when I have more deets.
What am I listening to at the moment.. I dig the U2 record big time. I like the Lady Ga Ga record. I'm obsessed with Just Jack's single 'Embers'. I think it's genius. I thought the Brits were dull. I thought the Academy Awards were amazing (due mostly to Hugh Jackman). I feel slightly sad for and yet intrigued about Michael Jackson's concerts coming up. Mostly because I feel like every ounce of joy and life was sucked out of him by the tabloids and money grubbing thieves years ago and he looked today .. I don't know.. it just made me sad for him. But he still fascinates me. I wish sometimes just being great, no AMAZING once was enough to satisfy the public.
MmmmmK I've rambled on enough. Just wanted to since I haven't properly for a while.
тьфу.чего-то сообразить не могу,ЭТО ЧТО НА РИСУНКАХ?!
dazzzy
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Отправлено: 06.03.09 16:39. Заголовок: No, this is not my g..
No, this is not my genitals
ну хоть это радует на рисунках горло человека)
Kotletka
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Отправлено: 07.03.09 15:55. Заголовок: А может кто этот бло..
А может кто этот блог переведет, а? О чем это он там?
Аvalteria
Пост N: 4870
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Monday, 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.
I thought about this : a stamp is something you put on an envelope (probably a bill!) and send it off never to see it again. Whereas a song.. Well! A song is for life. Think about the places, the moments, the memories you will associate with a song! A great song is with you forever, underscoring all the poignant moments in your life. Giving back to you forever thankful for your initial one time investment you made in it. The song keeps giving. The value you place on the song, the price you paid for it, funds the making of more of them. And so exists this sort of agreement between you and the song.
These days, there are fewer and fewer places a songwriter can get paid to make a living. And let me clarify something here - the idea that musicians or rather rock stars are 'rich' is something now reserved for the old school elite or the handful of artists who's albums manage to become a true bestseller each year. But for the majority of new artists or those selling smaller quantities - there is virtually no income from actual sales.
You're probably aware of the recent dispute in the UK between youtube and the collecting agency PPL. Rather than pay the royalties due in proportion to the number of plays music gets on Youtube - the video sharing portal has decided to pull music videos.
The amount of views, and traffic that music videos bring to youtube is evident in the amount of advertising on there. Major corporations like 02 for example spend a fortune getting to advertise to you. And Google, who own Youtube, take those profits. But the songwriter, the musician who's hard earned work, hopes and dreams and the the creator of the magic of which I spoke about in the beginning presumably has far less worth.
It's sad to me when a legend like Annie Lennox - doesn't know when or if she'll make a new album simply because it's up in the air as to if anyone will actually pay to make it - let alone make enough income from it to justify doing it again.
What's my point? My point isn't directed at 'you' the music audience. I guess it's a societal comment about what the devaluing of the worth of music has done to the future of music.
There's been talk of all sorts of different models that might try to embrace the digital age rather than ignore it. There's always talk of punishing the consumer for 'stealing' music but the reality is - major corporations and technology providers (and let's face it ISP's) have turned a blind eye to the devaluing of music since file sharing began. Instead of punishing people who love music - if we're not willing to go and pay for it anymore - why not introduce a pay for play system in the same way that radio plays performers? If those who are currently making all the money out of music (ie youtube, google, AOL for example) owned up and started acknowledging and paying for the content (either legitimate or 'illegal') that draws their customers online, then maybe the future of the music industry wouldn't be in such a fog.
Аvalteria
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Отправлено: 21.03.09 16:44. Заголовок: прическа почти как в..
прическа почти как во времена spin,мне кажется но эта рубашка...
Kotletka
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Отправлено: 22.03.09 10:34. Заголовок: Да вообще ужас! На к..
Да вообще ужас! На кого он стал похож блин??? Что-то с ним происходит... Что-то у них с Ричем неладно...
darinalove
Good enough
Пост N: 1953
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Отправлено: 22.03.09 20:10. Заголовок: а по-моему, отлично ..
а по-моему, отлично выглядит! всё-то вам не нравится :) и стриженый плохо было, стонали по спиновсому образу :) и заросший плохо...а Рич так вообще супер мега секси бой. серьёзно :))))))
darinalove
Good enough
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Отправлено: 22.03.09 20:11. Заголовок: п.с. зато умный како..
п.с. зато умный какой. вон скока книжек прочитал!
Kotletka пишет:
цитата:
Что-то у них с Ричем неладно...
Рича тогда в Россию, и ко мне :) не дам парня в обиду :)
Kotletka
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ну бывали и похуже фотки...даже из недавних...здесь он еще ничего вполне выглядит!хотя насчет эмоционального состояния...может,ты и права...
Аvalteria
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Saturday, April 11, 2009
THIS DELICATE FILM now on iTunes WORLDWIDE Current mood:Release me! Category: Music
It is with oodles of pleasure that I announce 'This Delicate Film We've Made' is now available on iTunes worldwide. The DVD was originally released only in the UK - but as promised I've made each video available digitally worldwide for those in other parts of the world who wanted them.
Here's links to countries where it has surfaced so far. I'm sure more countries will surface soon!
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