Darkness Australian Release Info
Posted By lssilver on Monday, September 27 2004 at 12:19 PM
Release Date: Monday November 1
There is no tracklist available yet but this will be a 2 cd release.
Darkness - Cat No: 675461.2
Darkness (Special Edition) - Cat No: 675461.5
These details are subject to change.
More details as they are made available.
Darkness is at radio now in Australia so get requesting!
Source: Sony Music Australia and Marc from Access All Areas
Maybe a U turn for us next year.
Posted By fallen_angel on Sunday, September 26 2004 at 5:07 PM
With the buzz surrounding the radio release of U2’s new single Vertigo last week, many fans are waiting on official news of a U2 tour next year. (As we’ve already revealed, it’s likely the band will visit Australia in December next year).
But the main architect behind the design of U2’s stages hows is also working with Australian singer Darren Hayes. Peter “Willie” Williams is planning Hayes’ tour in Britain and the United States, plus dates scheduled for Australia in February.
Williams told S he was hoping Hayes’ performances would reflect the notion of an “anti-tour”, with stripped-down settings, intimate seating and close-up access to the singer himself.
The first glimpse of this stage design could be seen during the Sydney Showcase when he performed inside a club in Kings Cross in front of an old television set, a table lamp and a couple of musicians, including producer Robert Conley. Hayes even played the keyboards himself, gleefully performing a note-perfect version of his soulful track Feel.
Judging by the strength of his voice and the biting delivery on tracks including I Forgive You and Darkness, Hayes is in fine form for a full-scale tour in February.
Any pop fans who haven’t bought his album The Tension And The Spark should make the trip to the local record store – it’s worth it.
Source: S magazine, Sun Herald 26.9.2004
Darren's 'The Tension And The Spark' Debuts Top Ten
Posted By lssilver on Saturday, September 25 2004 at 1:14 PM
Following his promo blitz of the nation last week that included knockout album launches in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, Darren Hayes lit up the charts this week, with his new album 'The Tension And The Spark' scoring a #8 debut in the ARIA Top 50!
Following his week-long blitz of Australian media and TV last week, pop sensation Darren Hayes has rocketed into the charts with his new studio album 'The Tension And The Spark', scoring a #8 debut in the ARIA Top 50!! Besides appearances on Rove, The Footy Show and Channel [V], Darren whipped lucky fans into a frenzy with a series of secret intimate performances in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to launch the album, leaving punters floored and little doubt that Mr Hayes is one of the finest pop singer/songwriters this country can lay claim to.
Currently on his way back to his temporary homebase of London where he's gearing up for a series of UK concert dates throughout October and November, Oz fans who missed out on catching Darren perform live this time around can expect to see him back in the country early next year for a full national tour - we'll keep you posted!!
And some excellent news on Darren's next single - it's now confirmed that 'Darkness' will be the second single released from 'The Tension And The Spark' and the very worthy follow-up to the electro-clash smash of 'Pop!ular', which debuted at #3 on the Oz charts. Expect to see the single in stores everywhere late October with a bevvy of cool B-sides for your listening pleasure!!
"Opener 'Darkness' lays bare the hints of the albums title - cold beats warmed by Hayes' voice and open lyrics. If 'The Tension And The Spark' is his 'Ray Of Light' (it is), 'Darkness' is his 'Frozen'." The Hearld Sun Hit, four out of five stars - 'The Tension And The Spark'
'The Tension And The Spark' out now
The new single 'Darkness' out October
Source: Sony Australia
Photos From Brisbane Showcase
Posted By Lowy on Thursday, September 23 2004 at 7:43 PM
Click the link below to see photos from The Tension And The Spark album launch in Brisbane.
http://www.darrenhayescentral.com/gallery/BrisbaneShowcase
Sydney Showcase Report
Posted By lssilver on Tuesday, September 21 2004 at 1:07 PM
Sydney Showcase
Plan B Nightclub
Friday September 17, 2004
The night started off at 6.45pm when the doors to the club opened. Once inside the fans gathered around the stage area and talked among each other until the show started around 8.30pm. The venue was packed with plenty of celebrities from the Australian music, tv and radio industry.
Darren opened with a perfect rendition of Darkness, showing that he really is a first class performing artist. Following Darkness was I Like The Way which when peformed live was absolutely amazing, and just made you want to get up and dance. Darren showed off his vocal range during the next two songs (Dublin Sky and Unlovable). Popular was next and the girls right in front of Darren got a good dose of pelvic thrusting that was ever so close to their faces.
After this Darren sat down at the keyboard to perform feel by himself. No mistakes were made. It was a memorable moment for Darren. To close the performance Darren performed I Forgive You. This involved some of the lowest vocals I have ever heard performed by Darren. Overall an absolutely amazing performance.
After the performance we waited while Tracey from the D-Zine arranged for the fans to have a meet-and-greet with Darren. Although it was a short affair we had photos taken with Darren and we all congratulated him on the performance and new album. A great experience.
Click Here to see photos from the showcase
New Journal Entry from Darren
Posted By lssilver on Monday, September 20 2004 at 10:14 AM
19th September 2004 - Darren's new journal update.
Well it's been a long time since I've written in my journal...so much has been happening I don't even know where to start.
I'll just start from right here, right now. I'm sitting in my hotel room in Sydney Australia looking out on the most beautiful day on the harbor. Every time I come home I find myself wondering why I don't live here!! I keep telling myself it's only temporary that I live elsewhere and that one day soon I'll come home for good.
I'm so pleased that the record is finally on the shelves. This is truly a labor of love for me this time and it's unexpected but wonderful to see that people seem to be connecting with the music and what I have to say.
I had an great time in Melbourne for the first album launch performance, Sydney was fantastic and now it's just on to my home town of Brisbane for one final launch performance before heading off to L.A to shoot the video for 'Darkness'.
Thanks to all of you who have come out to show support.
I love you and I can't wait to tour this baby.
Until next time.
Be well.
Love and light
Darren
Source: D-Zine
World Chart News
Posted By lssilver on Monday, September 20 2004 at 10:13 AM
The Tension and The Spark has debuted at #8 on the ARIA Top 50 Albums chart and at #13 on the UK Top 75 Album Chart. It is also at #3 on the ARIA Australasian top 20 chart.
Popular has climbed one spot to #12 on the ARIA top 50 singles chart. It has also moved up to #4 (#5 last week) on the Australasian Top 20 singles chart. The single remained at #2 on the Aria Dance Top 20 chart.
In the UK Popular drops to #51 (down from #29).
The song has also debuted at #90 in Japan and #30 in Sweden.
Sydney Showcase Photos
Posted By lssilver on Saturday, September 18 2004 at 7:04 PM
http://www.darrenhayescentral.com/gallery/sydshowcase
Rove [Live] Video and 2UE Interview
Posted By lssilver on Thursday, September 16 2004 at 3:26 PM
Rove [Live]:
Server 1 (MPEG) - Thanks to Kay
Server 2 (MPEG) - Thanks to Daz-2004
Server 3 (MPEG) - Thanks to Kay and DarrenHayes.nl
Server 4 (MPEG), Server 4 (WMV) - Thanks to Maggz
Server 5 (WMV) - Thanks to the D-Zine
2UE Interview:
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More mirrors coming soon!
Darkness is 2nd Single
Posted By lssilver on Wednesday, September 15 2004 at 5:45 PM
Darren confirmed today during the webchat with AccessAllAreas that the second single to be released off "The Tension and The Spark" is a song called "Darkness". He also confirmed that a video for the song will be shot in Los Angeles next week.
AAA Chat Transcript
Posted By lssilver on Wednesday, September 15 2004 at 3:40 PM
Moderator: Hey Darren and welcome to the Access All Areas.net.au chat room, I think I speak for everyone here when I say we looooooove the new album! So how have things been for you?
Darren Hayes: Its been great
Darren Hayes: Its been a real pleasure
Moderator: You have been interviewed recently for local mags and papers about your personal life which has musically culmininated in your latest CD, do you have more to give for a further album in the future from your past life experiences?
Darren Hayes: promoting a record that I feel so proud of
Darren Hayes: not that Ive been proud of the past ones but this one is more personal
Darren Hayes: I feel more comforatable in my skin
Moderator: Are there any people who really inspire you - either with your music or in other areas of your life?
Darren Hayes: Do you know what I say this all the time
Darren Hayes: My sister is probably one my few role models
Darren Hayes: she represents the power of committment
Darren Hayes: professionally I look up to people like Madonna, Bono and David Bowie - people who constantly evolve
Moderator:
Darren Hayes: lol I love Italy so Im sure I will come back soon
Darren Hayes: the next single is definately Darkness
Darren Hayes: and shooting the video in LA next week
Darren Hayes: with Pollish brothers like twin falls idaho
Darren Hayes: concept is a moving verstion of the photo shoot we did for the album
Moderator: When you're stressed, what do you do to chill out?
Darren Hayes: I love to get a massage
Darren Hayes: its one of the few luxuries that Ive really started to enforce upon myself the harder I geet
Darren Hayes: into the work routine I tend to forget to unwind so massage helps
Darren Hayes: and also obviously yoga
Moderator:
Darren Hayes: No I think it makes it easier
Darren Hayes: that the albums more personal because I dont have anything to hide Im not concerned what people think of me anymore
Darren Hayes: I definately feel more comfortable in my skin with this record
Moderator: What's the biggest hurdle you've faced, and how did you handle it?
Darren Hayes: Biggest Hurdle...
Darren Hayes: you know I think Im still facing it
Darren Hayes: Its called life
Darren Hayes: everydays an adventure
Darren Hayes: I think on this album I publicly talk about family struggles
Darren Hayes: Every day though is about finding blessings, and obstacles and being gratefull to the small things in life
Darren Hayes: trying to find the good thing in everything is what I try to find in my life
Moderator: Do you think this CD will finally help cleanse the "lost feelings" you have mentioned in interviews and you can really move on?
Darren Hayes: Yeah
Darren Hayes: lets hope
Darren Hayes: You know I am definately ummm...
Darren Hayes: Im definately somebody who believes in the power of forgivenes
Darren Hayes: and the power of moving on
Darren Hayes: Im a realist as well - life is about trials and tribulatiosn
Darren Hayes: i think if life were calm and drama free that would be unrealistic to expect
Darren Hayes: I look at life as an adventure
Darren Hayes: making this record was very cleansing and freeing experience for me, to address a lot of negative emotions and turn them into positive
Darren Hayes: Im sure I will keep involving - they were a part of me once and always will be.
Moderator: DanielJones> #accessallareas Hi Darren! PLEASEEEEEEEEE Answer this!!!!!!!!!!!! Will you be coming to Vancouver,
Moderator: B.C.,Canada again??? The last time you were here was in 1997!! Thanks. Hope Daniel still has hsi Meg Ryan Autographed picture :) Love ya always.. biggest fan in Vancouver for the last ten years.. Nickyxoxoxox
Darren Hayes: Look I love Canada
Darren Hayes: Daniel Jones loves Canada
Darren Hayes: we love canada
Darren Hayes: I always want to go everywhere but sometimes its up to the record company
Darren Hayes: no matter how much I want to .. im going to be in montreal in a few weeks. If the record is promoted and succeeds, thanks for your sweet message and I am sure Daniel still has his autographed Meg Ryan picture cause he's still obsessed!
Moderator:
Darren Hayes: I think its experimental
Darren Hayes: I think its electronic
Darren Hayes: I think its monic
Darren Hayes: I still think its pop music
Darren Hayes: I think we're heading into a new phase of music where its so intertwined - a lot of chategorisation doesnt apply
Darren Hayes: a point in case the music of Nelly Furtado
Darren Hayes: what is that - is it pop, is it folk, is it hip hop
Darren Hayes: what is it? But if I had to be specific some of the things I just described would be my new sound.
Moderator: Do you have a life motto, or guiding philosophy?
Darren Hayes: I have many
Darren Hayes: you know theories and thoughts about life
Darren Hayes: if I had to boil down to one concept it would be karma
Darren Hayes: i try really hard to understand the flow of negative and positive in life
Darren Hayes: you can choose to see the gift and some see the curse
Darren Hayes: thats the short answer to what I believe about life
Moderator:
Darren Hayes: Umm...
Darren Hayes: you know Id really love to be involved in film production in some ways
Darren Hayes: be behind the scenes instead of the performer
Darren Hayes: I get to see so much because of what I do now
Darren Hayes: to me its really creative jobs, dont really involve always being the centre of attention that would be fun
Darren Hayes: I can never see myself being a teacher again but wouldnt mind a degree to put next to my gold records
Darren Hayes: that would be fun
Moderator:
Darren Hayes: I got bored
Darren Hayes: I moved on to Piano
Darren Hayes: I used to play guitar really badly
Darren Hayes: but now I play Piano badly
Darren Hayes: I know enough just to write my songs
Darren Hayes: I use instrument as a basic tool - I usually let others play them on stage and on my records.
Moderator:
Darren Hayes: I would never say never to all of those things
Darren Hayes: short answer no immediate plans but Delta is a good friend of mine and we've definately experimented in the studio together
Darren Hayes: who knows what comes of it
Darren Hayes: but Daniel - never say never, I think I am still early in my solo career at the moment.
Moderator:
Darren Hayes: I wanna go to Israel
Darren Hayes: would love to go to Israel - always been fascinated with the biblical history
Darren Hayes: also like to goto Egypt
Darren Hayes: Always wanted to go to those two places and I am sure I will
Moderator:
Darren Hayes: lol
Darren Hayes: well hello everyone in Peru
Darren Hayes: how are you
Darren Hayes: wish I could come there - love latin culture and the south Americas
Darren Hayes: request my song, play my video - maybe you'll hear me on the radio
Moderator: This is often asked of singers, do you listen to your own CDs? lol
Darren Hayes: I definately listen to this one
Darren Hayes: first album I ever really played a lot I can almost disconnect myself from it
Darren Hayes: Its very magical
Moderator: Is the cover art for TTATS an inside joke, or are we supposed to get
Moderator: some meaning from it?
Darren Hayes: Theres definately no joke
Darren Hayes: a very heart felt serios record
Darren Hayes: the art and shoot is all related
Darren Hayes: and meant to tell a story
Darren Hayes: usually videos, shoots and all that is used as a gratifying ego of an artist and making the artist look like an attractive product, I wanted to come across as a story teller, I wanted it to be as interesting and intriguing as the music so thats the point.
Moderator:
Darren Hayes: Look as I said befoer
Darren Hayes: Id love to
Darren Hayes: Canada was always a success for some strange reason never worked for my first solo album.. you're cruising for a bruisin, Hayesy is gonna come and stalk you lol
Moderator:
Darren Hayes: Umm
Darren Hayes: I love Australia
Darren Hayes: I am just lucky that my job lets me live in other countries
Darren Hayes: its a wonderful experience, gave me a broader view of the world
Darren Hayes: I am sure one day I would love to come back permanantly to australia
Darren Hayes: in fact I am here while I speak to you
Darren Hayes: Ive always wanted to be a singer - never been a question
Darren Hayes: Never knew it could be a career when I was 5 and when I was like 17 or 18 I knew what I wanted to do for the rest of my life
Moderator:
Darren Hayes: Yes
Darren Hayes: It wasnt a decision not to use it but it was a decision to use other ranges of my voice
Darren Hayes: lower keys, more full body vocal performances
Darren Hayes: I think that was in keeping the vibe and instyle of the record - it talks about depth, darkness and I think that the voice needed to reflect that.
Moderator:
Darren Hayes: When you grow up you can be anything you want
Moderator:
Darren Hayes: Singing with Pavaroti was similatinously entertaining and terrifyingh
Darren Hayes: he is a very classicaly trained singer and I was completely opposite, over last three or four year I only just started singing lessons so it was one big compliment that he liked my voice and he had a lot of faith in me... I loved the experience it was wonderful.. Yoga calms me down makes me listen tomy heart and my inner voice a little more that I do in my day to day life.. so its like a meditation thing for me with yoga
Moderator:
Darren Hayes: Be careful what you wish for
Darren Hayes: you just might get it!
Moderator:
Darren Hayes: Different people
Moderator:
Darren Hayes: I dont think its about endorsing a product
Darren Hayes: I think its about getting paid to make music
Darren Hayes: so if someone wants to use my songs to sell something then go for it
Darren Hayes: At the end of the day its hard to sell music cause people aren't buying cds much anymore, like I did in the popular video to get my music heard.
Moderator:
Darren Hayes: hmmm
Darren Hayes: Hello Emily
Darren Hayes: let me clarify something about the us now ive got your attention
Darren Hayes: definately releasing the album next year and every other territory - dont worry if its not there yet, just concentrating on one half of the world yet
Darren Hayes: Yes its happening next year, Screenwriting course loved it and amazing....
Darren Hayes: with the screenplays was being done at the same time of writing this record so it was all quite personal, relationship based, heavy, and dark - and no titles as yet. No idea if I am going to actually make them, just a fun process to go through.
Moderator: <|MiDnIgHt|> Hey Darren Just Wondering What Your Plans For The Future are like are you gonna continue with music or settle down
Darren Hayes: continue making music this is part 1 of a 2 part process
Moderator:
Darren Hayes: Ill be touring the album then get back in the studio - in process of moving to New York City
Darren Hayes: and want to get into musicals
Darren Hayes: do a play and then reinvent myself again :)
Moderator: Unfortunately we have to wrap things up but thanks Darren for taking the time to chat with us this afternoon and good luck with the album and look forward to hearing a lot more from you :)
Darren Hayes: Can I say a big thankyou for everyone who waited around and chatted with me today - I have really enjoyed it... and I love everybody and appreciate your support and hope I get to see you in person very soon!
Darren Hayes: Big Love
Darren Hayes: D
Darren Hayes: xx
Moderator: Thank you Darren :)
Chat Time Changed
Posted By lssilver on Tuesday, September 14 2004 at 5:54 PM
The scheduled chat with Darren Hayes on Wednesday September 15, 2004 has been delayed until 2.45pm (formerly 1pm) AEST due to a scheduling conflict.
Don't forget to enter our competition to win some great Darren Hayes prizes by going to http://www.accessallareas.net.au/darrenh.php
We look forward to seeing you at the chat!
The Access All Areas Team
http://www.accessallareas.net.au
Sky Radio Denmark Interview
Posted By lssilver on Tuesday, September 14 2004 at 5:06 PM
Thanks to Nikolaj Vraa from Sky Radio Denmark for sending this to me for all the fans to listen to!
The interview was conducted on August 22, 2004.
Interview Part 1:
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Interview Part 2:
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Parts 1 and 2 - Thanks to Maggz
More mirrors will be added as they are made available!
If you can help with providing a place to mirror the files (6.2MB storage space required) at a place where they will be available for a reasonable length of time then please email me using the link to my name above!
Catch Darren Hayes Tonight On Rove!
Posted By lssilver on Tuesday, September 14 2004 at 3:33 PM
Back in Oz for a promo tour in support of his new studio album 'The Tension And The Spark' released yesterday, Darren Hayes hits Rove [Live] tonight to dish the scoop on his hot new pop sound and life in the US. Catch him from 9.30pm on Channel Ten.
The incomparable Mr Darren Hayes is happily back on Australian soil for a promo tour in support of his stellar new studio album 'The Tension And The Spark', released internationally yesterday. With a barrage of interviews and press lined-up over the following week, fans should make sure they're tuned into the following special television appearances!
Following his co-hosting stunt on Channel [V]'s 'WhatUWant', Darren is set to hit the hotseat on Rove [Live] tonight for an interview (Channel Ten from 9.30pm), followed by a live-to-air performance of his wicked new single 'Pop!ular' on the AFL Footy Show, this Thursday (Channel Nine, from 10.45pm). And stay tuned to Fox 8, The Drum, Sunrise, The Kerri-Anne Kennerly Show, So Fresh, Music Max, VH1 and MTV-TRL who will all be airing interviews with the pop megastar over the next few weeks.
'The Tension And The Spark' has already been recieving glowing reviews around the globe and for good reason. Stepping into brave new territory with producers Mark 'Spike' Stent (Björk, Massive Attack, Depeche Mode, Madonna), Marius De Vries (Björk, Madonna's Ray Of Light, The Moulin Rouge) and hardcore underground electronic maverick Robert Conley, Darren has emerged with a mesmerising and gritty collection of atmostpheric, electro-pop tracks that you're not going to be able to resist shaking your booty to - if you loved the first single 'Pop!ular', just wait until you hear the rest of this baby!! The new Darren Hayes is well and truly on fire...just check out this review from the Sun Herald to get the picture.
The Week's Most Talked About Release
"Before speaking to Hayes about the making of this new CD, I listened to a pre-release copy of his album, on my own, with no preconceptions. I won't forget those gooesbumps in a hurry. This music heralds a bold return for Hayes...for two main resons: the pop songs are captivating (and well structured) and Hayes has dared to be a little dirtier.
Amid the sexy mirth of singles including 'Popular', there is a self-conscious, depressed mood in tracks such as 'Darkness' and 'Feel'. 'Dublin Sky', a song written by Hayes, is pure Savage Garden. But listeners will be surprised by other tracks including 'I Forgive You', with it's electro-feel and Hayes's voice effortlessly shifting from a deep, raunchy intro to the falsetto lyric of "I feel sooo high"....for pop lovers, this album is a genuine treat." Christine Sams 9/10, The Sun Herald
'The Tension And The Spark' out now!!
You also have the chance to win a copy of the album and a signed poster. Log on to the Sony Music Australia website to win!
Source: Sony Music Australia
Album Lyrics
Posted By lssilver on Sunday, September 12 2004 at 2:35 PM
Lyrics are now available for The Tension and The Spark. Visit the Lyrics section to read them
Album in Australian Stores NOW!
Posted By lssilver on Friday, September 10 2004 at 4:49 PM
Just picked up my copy of the album from my local Sanity. Sales will count towards the first full chart week so go out and get your copy. Other stores may not have their copies out just yet so either ask or shop around
Detailed Aussie Promo Info
Posted By lssilver on Friday, September 10 2004 at 1:26 PM
11 September
Channel [V] -"What You Want" Live to air from federation square with Yumi from 4.00pm AEST.
13 September
Today Tonight on Seven Network from 6.30pm AEST
Darren will also do Pre Recorded interviews in Melbourne with:
FoxFM Melbourne with Matt, Jo and Benno
Fox FM Almost Midday
SA FM with Milly and Lehmo
92.9 FM Perth with Lukey and Sal
Nova 100 Andy and Carrie
Nova 100 with Tim and Michelle
Nova 919 with Jody, Jules and Tony
Nova 93.7 with Tim Blackwell
September 14
Rove Live Interview on the Ten network from 9.30pm AEST
Darren will also do Pre Recorded interviews in Melbourne with:
Mix Fm with Loz, Michelle and Des
Fox 8/ The Drum/ Sunrise with Molly Meldrum
Sunday Herald Sun Melbourne
Herald Sun Eye Melbourne
The Age a2
Mx
September 15
Bay FM interview with Steve G in Melbourne at 11.30am AEST
www.accessallareas.net.au Live online chat with Marc Mancini at 1.00pm AEST
Darren will also do Pre Recorded interviews in Melbourne with:
Undercover with Paul Cashmere
Beat with Luke Jolly
Inpress with Clem Basto
Joy FM with Damien Nicholas
September 16
2UE John Laws Live interview at 10.40am AEST
Darren will be Live on the AFL Footy Show in Melbourne at 10.45pm AEST
Darren will also do Pre Recorded Interviews in Sydney with:
Mix Fm with Sammy and Jason
The Edge with Cyclone Sara
Today Show with Richard Wilkins
KAK with Penne Dennison
So Fresh with Dave Forrester
Daily Telegraph with Matt Frilingos
Sydney Morning Herald with Bernard Zuel
The Australian with Sophie Tedmonston
AAP with Jonathon Moran
Nova 969 with Rabbit
Nova 969 with Bianca Dye
Nova 969 with Kip and Lizzy
2Day FM with Kyle and Jackie O
2Day FM with Alexia and Jason
Triple M in Adelaide
Friday September 17
Rove Radio Live with Rove McManus, Corrine Grant and Peter Hellier at 10.00am AEST
MTV TRL Broadcast simultaneously with Aus Stereo Network at 6.00pm AEST
Darren will also do Pre Recorded Interviews in Sydney with:
Music Max with Andrew Mercardo
VH1 with David Campbell
Monday September 20
Darren will be doing Pre Recorded interviews in Brisbane with:
B105 Morning Crew
97.3 with Paul, Marni and Terry
Courier Mail with Emma Chambers
River 94.9 with Goldy and The Kid
HOTFM with Jennifer Crawford
Hot 91 Breaky Team with Ronnie and Chrissie
SEA FM Benchwarmers with Danos and Kenny
Hot Tomato
Source D-Zine
Darren to Chat at Access All Areas
Posted By lssilver on Thursday, September 9 2004 at 9:10 AM
It is official and confirmed - after week's of trying to secure it - Darren Hayes will be chatting live and exclusively to Access All Areas.net.au next Wednesday September 15th at 1pm (AEST).
We do apologise in advance that some may not be able to make it due to the timing but this is due to Darren's ever-so-busy promotional schedule and well it's better than nothing :).
This is just a small part of our awesome Darren Hayes promotion which begins on Sunday September 12. In a AAA Exclusive, we're giving fans $5 off Darren's new album thanks to Leading Edge Music PLUS we have an MP3 player AND Autographed Darren Hayes gear to giveaway! So check back here on Sunday for our mega 5 week promotion and be here for the WEB CHAT on Wednesday :).
http://www.accessallareas.net.au
Listen to Dublin Sky
Posted By lssilver on Tuesday, September 7 2004 at 2:46 PM
Thanks to Sony UK you can listen to the track 'Dublin Sky' from Darren's brand new album before the album is released. Head over to http://www.sonymusic.co.uk/darrenhayes/dublinsky/ to find out how.
Source: http://www.gopophits.com/darrenhayes
Darren Hayes Heads Home To Launch 'The Tension And The Spark'
Posted By lssilver on Tuesday, September 7 2004 at 11:27 AM
From Sony Australia:
The one and only Mr Darren Hayes lands back on terra firma this Friday for a promo tour in support of his eagerly-anticipated, brilliant new album, 'The Tension And The Spark', out next Monday!! Catch him on Rove [Live] next week, MTV-TRL and more...
He may have decamped to the US but international pop sensation always has his homeland at heart!! Fans can look forward to a mega-helping of all things Darren Hayes this week, when the one and only Mr Pop!ular jets into Australia this Friday for a stack of promo appearances, media showcases and interviews in support of his brilliant new album 'The Tension And The Spark', in stores next Monday.
Darren hits the Rove [Live] hotseat next Tuesday, September 14 for a not-to-be-missed interview (Channel 10, 9.30pm) as well as performing live on the AFL Footy show Thursday, September 16 (Channel Nine, 10.45pm) and making an appearance with Kyle Sandilands from the luxury surrounds of a yacht on Darling Harbour on Friday September 17 at 6.00pm for the brand new MTV-TRL show (broadcast simultaneously on the austereo network nationally). And be sure to check out interviews on MTV, VH1, Video Hits, So Fresh, Channel [V], Nova, Mix FM, Today Tonight, Sunrise, Today Show and plenty more as well!
With a career spanning eight-years and with 23 million albums sold, Darren has matured and evolved as a potent songwriter on 'The Tension and The Spark' - the follow up to his 2002 debut solo album 'Spin'. Described by The Observer as "lyrically breathtaking and musically brilliant" and as "a bubbling sonic platter of songs," by Closer Mag, 'The Tension And The Spark' is a more honest and autobiographical album that sees Darren taking brave risks, both lyrically and musically, for an innovative and atmospheric electronica soundscape that's going to blow your mind.
Produced, written and mixed by a combination of Darren, Mark 'Spike' Stent (Björk, Massive Attack, Depeche Mode, Madonna), Marius De Vries (Björk, Madonna's Ray Of Light, The Moulin Rouge) and hardcore underground electronic maverick Robert Conley, 'The Tension And The Spark' features the so, SO cool first single 'Pop!ular' that debuted at #3 on the ARIA Top 50 Singles chart and features a Jack-ass conceived video, filmed off the cuff on the streets of London. And if you're loving the track, then make sure you get the album into your hot little hands come Monday, because it's just the tip of the iceberg!!
Darren Hayes' new album 'The Tension And The Spark' out Monday, September 13
Source: Sony Australia
Savage need for film role
Posted By lssilver on Tuesday, September 7 2004 at 10:01 AM
Savage need for film role
By Christine Sams
September 7, 2004
The Sun-Herald
Darren Hayes may be gearing up for the release of his new solo album, but the singer has revealed his film ambitions.
Hayes has auditioned for a leading role in a film musical in London. While he won't reveal the name of the movie, he has declared: "I wanted to get this part so badly.
"I've never been in a film before, but it is a musical I really love."
The singer attended auditions in London alongside a host of hopeful actors, and is yet to hear whether he's been successful. But even when he was a teenager in suburban Brisbane, he had his eye on an acting career.
"I'd won a scholarship at school to a drama course and was always in school musicals and the choir, you know, the star performer," he told the Sun-Herald, with a laugh. "When I sang, people just stopped and listened. I was going to be this performer, but I had my guidance counsellor talk me out of it and my family talk me out of it. They said, 'You're too smart, you're too intelligent. You can do that one day, but you need to be a doctor or a lawyer or whatever.' "
Needless to say, a music career won out in the end, after Hayes spent five years at university (studying journalism, then teaching). He scored a record deal with his Savage Garden bandmate Daniel Jones in the final semester at the Queensland University of Technology and quit the course before finishing his degree. For the record, he'd still love the piece of paper.
"I never finished. I'm still one semester away from having a bachelor of education. If they're reading this, I'd love them to give it to me, I want my degree. I did five years of university and I have nothing to show for it," he said.
Of course, singing remains Hayes's greatest passion, but he hasn't ruled out pursuing an acting career if he is awarded the film role.
The 32-year-old singer will be back in Australia on Friday to promote the new material from The Tension And The Spark. He'll visit Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
His new album was released in Britain on Monday, and he hopes his pop experimentation will strike a chord with British audiences.
The Sun-Herald
Source: SMH
Aussie Promo Info
Posted By lssilver on Monday, September 6 2004 at 4:19 PM
Thanks to Marc at Access All Areas for the following info on some of the TV shows Darren will be appearing/peforming on during his Australian promo tour:
* Rove Live
* NRL Footy Show (Sydney)
* Channel V
* MTV TRL (recording for the launch event)
* The Panel
* Sunrise
* Video Hits
* So Fresh
* Good Morning Australia
There will also be a huge promotion over at Access All Areas including a special surprise!
Dates and times are yet to be confirmed. More info as it comes to hand.
Charts and Upcoming Appearances
Posted By lssilver on Monday, September 6 2004 at 2:31 PM
ARIA CHARTS
Top 50 Singles: #12 (#11 Last Week)
Australasian Top 20: (No Change)
Dance Top 20: #2 (No Change)
UK CHARTS
Top 75: #12 (Debut)
UPCOMING APPEARANCES
Top of The Pops (Friday, September 10)
Rove Live (Tuesday, September 14) (Unconfirmed)
Sunrise (TBA)
Source: Gathered from various web sources.
Review of the G-A-Y Performance
Posted By lssilver on Sunday, September 5 2004 at 12:55 PM
From Raj Rudolph ...Darren's show tonite at G-A-Y was brilliant. He played the following songs with a four piece band and dancers;
I Like The Way
I Want You
Insatiable
Popular
Affirmation
Unlovable
Crush (The Holiday Mix)
A couple of highlights - before Crush, Darren did Madonna's upside down yoga walk and told the audience 'If Madonna can do it, so can I' and towards the end of the Crush, he incorporated the chorus to Popular in it.
raj :)
DARK LIGHT TOUR 2004
Posted By lssilver on Sunday, September 5 2004 at 9:54 AM
Multi-million selling Australian singer songwriter Darren Hayes, today announces dates for his UK Dark Light Tour 2004. Hayes has named his tour DARK LIGHT to reflect the personal emotional journey described in his critically acclaimed new solo album, “The Tension and the Spark”. He will play nine cities around the UK in November 2004. Tickets go onsale at 9am, Friday 3 September 2004.
Pop!ular, the first single from The Tension and the Spark, is released this week. A satirical take on the fickleness of fame, Pop!ular pulsates with eclectic and rhythmic beats, conjuring irresistible 21st Century electronica fused with Darren's trademark vocals, delivering a slice of pure Electro-pop.
The Tension and The Spark is released on 13 September and has already garnered much praise from the media.
"Hayes second solo project is lyrically breathtaking and musically brilliant"
The Observer Music Monthly
"A twisted masterclass in reinvention, the man is a genius"
NME
The Dark Light Tour kicks off in Manchester on the 15th November and travels to eight cities around the UK. The full dates are as follows:
15 NOVEMBER MANCHESTER APOLLO
16 NOVEMBER SHEPHERDS BUSH EMPIRE, LONDON
19 NOVEMBER NOTTINGHAM ROYAL CENTRE
20 NOVEMBER NEWCASTLE CITY HALL
21 NOVEMBER GLASGOW ACADEMY
23 NOVEMBER BRISTOL COLSTON HALL
24 NOVEMBER SOUTHAMPTON GUILDHALL
25 NOVEMBER WOLVERHAMPTON CIVIC
27 NOVEMBER IPSWICH REGENT
Tickets are priced at £23.50 for all venues except London where they are £25.00. Tickets are available from 24 hour box office line 0871 2200 260 and online at www.gigsandtours.com.
Source: D-Zine
G-A-Y Performance Tonight
Posted By lssilver on Saturday, September 4 2004 at 5:37 PM
For those of you in London don't forget that Darren will be performing a full live set tonight at London's G-A-Y nightclub.
Australian Promo Tour
Posted By lssilver on Friday, September 3 2004 at 3:00 PM
International sensation Darren Hayes will land in Australia Friday September 10 to promote his forthcoming album 'The Tension and The Spark' which will be released September 13.
The debut single 'Pop!ular', released August 23 debuted at #3 on the ARIA chart. The album is being critically acclaimed 'this is a bubbling sonic platter of songs, each benefiting from Darren's thoughtful lyrics and vocals' (Closer, UK).
Darren will visit Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane on his whirlwind promotional tour.
Source: www.AccessAllAreas.net.au
More details as soon as they are available!
UK Tour Dates Released
Posted By lssilver on Wednesday, September 1 2004 at 9:48 PM
Thanks to the D-Zine we have dates for the upcoming UK Tour:
Monday November 15 2004 Manchester Carling Apollo
Tuesday November 16 2004 London Shepherds Bush Empire
Friday November 19 2004 Nottingham Royal Centre
Saturday November 20 2004 Newcastle City Hall
Sunday November 21 2004 Glasgow Carling Academy
Tuesday November 23 2004 Bristol Colston Hall
Wednesday November 24 2004 Southampton Guildhall
Thursday November 25 2004 Wolverhampton Civic
Saturday November 27 2004 Ipswich Regent