DARRYN
- Instrument
- Vocals, Guitar
- Genre
- Acoustic, Blues, Funk, Pop, Reggae, Rock
- Location
- PERTH, Western Australia
Interview with DARRYN, 23.09.10
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What music has inspired you?
I still think the 70's had the best music.. the 60's had great bands like Beatles,Stones, Hendrix, Kinks, The Who..etc... but by the 70's the bands took it a step further... Bands like Queen, ELO,Cheap Trick,Van Halen,Ac-Dc, Kiss, influenced me big time...By the 80's it was glossier no doubt but a lot of those bands from the 80's still knew how to write a good hook... ( Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Poison, Motley Crue etc... ) The 90's was a time when rock music changed big time... a lot of huge bands started to fade off... but some new bands came along that werent going to change the world but still could write decent rock/pop songs ( Blink 182, Smash Mouth, 3RD Eye Blind, Live, Green Day, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, etc.. ) but the last decade has seen a decline in really well written music..... some bands can still write good hooks...( Matchbox 20.. Nickelback.. Switchfoot.. Creed..New Found Glory etc.. ) but the top 40 is filled with flash in the pan "usicians"... Good music is still out there but way harder to find.... So most good rock music inspires me... but it just isnt played on the radio these days as much.. ANY music that
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Use three words to sum yourself up?
Very Very Driven................
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What music are you listening to at the moment?
Maroon 5 really deserve a tip of the hat!! they mix a bit of funk..rock...pop into one album... Goo Goo Dolls latest is a good listen as well.. and I still listen everything from way back.... If I am a fan of a band I am for life...
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If you had a choice to play one song, what would it be, and why?
Bohemian Rhapsody is easily the greatest pop/rock song EVER written... No one can argue with that..seriously... BUT even QUEEN didnt play it in full live.. Next one the list.. MORE THAN A FEELING-BOSTON... its got hooks galore... great melody.. great riff... great vocals.. great Production.. and catchy as hell!!!
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Where will you be in five years from now?
Playing live... singing live..... Its what I do...... i am a realist not a dreamer....
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What venue would you most like to play at?
MCG... being a Melbourne boy!!!.. but there are way too many to mention!!!!
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If you had a choice, who would be your support band?
ANY band that is good at what they do....
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Have you ever played in a band before, and if so who?
yeah...... too many to mention!!! they know who they are..
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Three people you would invite to your gig and why?
Just 3? geez thats a small audience!!
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Any tips you would like to share with your fellow musos?
Keep it real..... Start small then work your way up..You got to crawl before you run.... learn your craft in front of an audience.. play live as much as possible.... dont listen to your friends+family.. of course they are going to say you sound great... listen to yourself..... thats what matters.. and forget those stupid shows like aussie idol..x factor... if u have talent you need to learn the ropes the proper way and sweat it out in the venues where you get better at your craft.. remember it is a business.... people want to make $$$ so learn the business side of it too.. And you got to talk the talk.... a lot of muso's stretch the truth alot + are dreamers/talkers... Dont wait for it to come to you.. go out and chase the opportunities...!!
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Do you live the Rock n Roll lifestyle?
I'm a bit smarter than that.... music is hard work but also fun + rewarding... Its all an image that you see... but to write and perform well you need a clear head....