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ITS HARD TO KEEP A STRAIGHT FACE
MURPHYS LORE
For 10 weeks in 2004, Murphys Lore singer, Courtney Murphy, kept Australian
Idol viewers engaged with his love for old time 70s and 80s chart classics; his
husky vocal style And a sharp wit, often taking people by surprise with its out of
the blue delivery
One such person to be caught off guard by his impish sense of fun was Olivia
Newton-John. On Monday October 18th, during the 80s results show, she guest
appeared on the program to talk about her career, and to remind viewers that
like the Idol contestants she had also used reality TV to achieve fame. (In the
1960s she had entered a talent quest, the prize being a trip to London to further her
musical prospects.)
After her introduction, and chat, Idol contestants were invited to ask the Aussie
icon some of the burning questions concerning them, regarding her years at the top
of the pops. Showing no evidence of red cordial overdose, Courtney sat quietly
as co-host Ian Matheson, naively led Olivia to believe her advice on the music
industry was high on everyones wish list.
She obliged by telling them to stay true to themselves. The formalities continued
until, Courtney, obviously deciding it was time for a change in pace, enquired
enthusiastically
Is John Travolta a really good kisser?
The audience erupted into laughter, joined by Olivia Newton-John, who though
stunned, could see the funny side.
Wellumfrom what I rememberI think, yes she replied hesitantly.
I should have said, What are you doing after the show? quips Courtney, in
contemplation of a missed opportunity. I had no idea they were going to throw to
me, and when they did it was either sink or swim. After the show someone came
and said to me, And why exactly do you want to know if John Travolta is a good
kisser?`. I fgured it was the question on every girls mind that night.`
When Chris and Courtney are on stage together, its hard to keep a straight face,
admits Kieran, brother of Courtney, and fellow Murphys Lore member. It was a
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shame that Idol was a solo competition cause I think Australia has yet to see what
the whole band is like.
The boys fascination with music began early, with Courtney commencing piano
lessons at just 6 years of age. Kieran and Chris also took part in these lessons, until
a passion for other instruments took over. Kieran discovered a talent for playing the
drums; whilst Chris found he was rather good with a guitar. It appeared their births
were no ordinary events. Mrs Norma Murphy had not just blessed husband, Kim,
with three sons, but had bestowed on him, a ready-made rock band! For the beneft
of expectant mothers reading this book, it seemed worth asking Courtney, whether
he could possibly give us an insight into the prenatal plan followed by Norma to
achieve this?
After some contemplation, Courtney takes the puzzler to the only person who can
really answer it
I just posed the question to my mum, and she gave me a weird look, he says, and
said that she used to listen to a lot of music and even did the headphones on the
belly thing. But apart from that, they certainly didnt push us in that direction
it seemed to come from us boys where all the other kids were into Kylie and
Jason and basketball, we were into Lennon and McCartney and learning our
instruments looking back I guess I should have played a little more basketball.
When Courtney was just 13, Kieran 14, and Chris 16, they teamed with cousin
Jae Rowbotham, (bass) and young guitarist Brad Harding to form Murphys Lore,
and in 1993, proved their ability as songwriters when they won the School Music
Awards, with the composition: Wait For Me.
By 1995, however, Harding was sailing the high seas as a Navy recruit, and had
been capably replaced by Clayton Bolger. The band made their frst independent
release at this time People In Grass Houses, featuring 12 original tracks; it went
down well locally, and even achieved minor airplay in France. They decided it was
time to show the big smoke, what it had been missing out on, and one year later,
rocked into Perth
Unfortunately, bass player Rowbotham, fell seriously ill in 1998, and had to leave,
paving the way for Shaun Street to make an entrance. The band began hatching
their next recording venture
Best Laid Plans, released in 2000 won them a spot on Channel 9s Star Struck;
their performance on the program airing nationally in 2001. The recording found
its way to US college radio, and has also been reviewed in international fanzines.
This has enabled the band to sell copies of their albums in such distant locations as
The UK, the US, and Poland.
Their 2002 album, The Universe Conspires, saw them once again having to look
Ior a replacement, as Clayton Bolger bid Iarewell. This gap was eventually flled
by Jason Smith, who coincidentallyor perhaps notkept on arriving at their gigs
with his guitar.
In spite of local popularity, and limited overseas exposure, Courtney was obviously
very much aware by 2004 that the greater recognition they craved still eluded
them. At the urging of his girlfriend Jane, he auditioned for Australian Idol, viewers
voting him through to the fnal 3.
Reality TV, as a means of getting exposure, has been much maligned in recent
years. Some deem it almost unethical with its appearance of over night success,
but as many contestants will tell you, their careers existed long before the popular
reality shows they appeared in, and the barriers often the catalyst for turning to
Reality TV no different.
Well there are many, explains Kieran, starting with agents and venues.
Depending on what sort of music you play, and whether you have any kind of
reputation at all, it can be diIfcult just perIorming in public. I understand this to a
certain extent; just because you play an instrument and have formed a band does
not necessarily mean you have something signifcant to oIIer the general public.
We started with regional shows for several years before working in the city. Then
there is the media, which once again puts restraints on your ability to market
yourselI and hopeIully fnd an audience. They want to clearly mark you in terms
oI style and it can be diIfcult to break through this barrier. The level usually starts
with print and works through to radio and television. Weve had experience with
all three and it can be very hard. These guys are usually called media gatekeepers
for obvious reasons. Ultimately, it is the record companies who hold sway, purely
from the point of view that they have huge marketing machines, which push
certain agendas, such as who gets signed and promoted; who gets dropped; what
gets played on radio they have undisclosed power here that is diIfcult to get
around.
All the same, the band has no regrets about their chosen path.
I think the things that stick most in your mind are the accolades from the people
you respect in the business. says Kieran. When someone like Zac Starkey (Oasis)
or Ian Paice (Deep Purple) commends you on your performance, it can make all
the difference. We did a show with Craig McLachlan and Natalie Bassingthwaighte
just after Grease and Craig who is one of the most awesome dudes youd ever
want to meet was very complimentary on my playing and that of the whole
band. AIter a glorifed jam session, it makes you walk a little bit taller! There are so
few of those times, so when you look out over a crowd of a few thousand people,
cheering, you do stop and remember its all worth it.
Check out the Murphys Lore beat at: http://www.myspace.com/murphysloremusic
OIfcial site: http://www.murphyslore.com
I JUST CANT WAIT TO GET HOME TO MY GUITAR
JACOB BUTLER
Surprise proposals of marriage are usually enough of a fright for most men at
the best of times. But for former X Factor contestant, Jacob Butler, it was terror
in triplicate when he
arrived on set, to fnd
three teenage girls in
bridal veils staring
longingly at him from
the front row of the
audience
To anyone skilled in the
art of arithmetic, there
was a problem with this
unionand even to
those not so deft. In the
hearts of his 3 female
admirers, however, it
was all very simple: if
their chosen groom was
accepting, then sharing
was a small sacrifce.
So, what was Jacobs reaction? Was he grateful the celebrant couldnt get tickets?
Nothing really, just a chuckle, insists Jacob light-heartedly. My mind was
in a completely different place at that point I think that was the night I got
eliminated
Eryes, girls, well admittedly your timing could use a little work
Precisely what motivated Jacob to pursue a career on the stage can be traced to
his background. His parents were both musicians, and Jacob fondly recalls a
childhood surrounded by music.
My father always played in bands when I was a kid, and I have memories
of being in my pyjamas at their rehearsals, just loving every moment of it.
Eventually Id fall asleep and mum would come up and carry me off to bed. My
parents raised me on everything from Van Halen to John Farnham. Deep purple to
Bryan Adams and one of my all time favourites, The Babiesso from a young
age Ive been exposed to music that I feel has timeless appeal.
In later years, Jacob`s musical tastes began to refect the direction he would
eventually take, as well as, perhaps, a little teenage rebellion?
During my teenage years I started looking for my own sound. Something that
I could identify with and something that hopefully my parents wouldnt like
Nirvana was exactly what I was searching for. I found Kurt Cobains song writing
mesmerizing, and it inspired me to start playing both the guitar and drums.
In fact, Jacobs debut onto the pub circuit came at the age of 16, as a drummer for
the South Australian covers band, Bantha. Jacob says it felt good to be playing
along side these older musicians who had been in it for longer than he had. Also
cool, was the impact his new job had on a certain group of junior footie heroes
in the area. These guys, it appears, had been giving the young Jacob a hard time.
Well, the last laugh was on them. One evening, they were wandering past a local
pub, when through the window they spied a familiar faceJacob saw them too,
and with a cheeky smile, waved to them as he sat there with a pint of the best in his
hand. His detractors, standing on the outside of the action, were powerless in their
response. They were underage, and werent permitted entry.
Though Jacob`s love aIIair with the guitar didn`t really take oII signifcantly until
he was 18, he frst began playing when he was thirteen. Nirvana`s Unplugged in
New York was the inspiration. He would sit in his bedroom going over all their
songs until hed learnt them off by heart. Knowing, as we do, how much his
parents loved this group, (ahem, not) this must have really made their day!
Jacob explains the turning point came when, at 18, he moved from Port Lincoln to
Adelaide. His relationship with a childhood sweetheart had ended, and a commerce
degree at university failed to bring him the satisfaction he was searching for. He
discovered playing the guitar, and pouring his feelings into song writing, helped
him through this uncertain period. How could something that felt so right not be
meant?
Besides performing in pubs around Adelaide in his efforts to gain experience,
Jacob has also found watching and listening to the established performers, he
admires, invaluable.
Artists like Elton John, David Bowie, David Gatesand bands like Queen,
Crowded House and Electric Light Orchestra have become some of my all time
favourites, he enthuses. Whilst on a more modern note, Ive come to appreciate
current British sounds: Feeder, Coldplay, Keane, and Snow Patrol.
Jacob also goes on to list, Robert Palmer, U2, and Elvis Costello, amongst the
greats that have had an impact on him musicallyAnd 5 minutes later, he can still
think of more One very quickly gets the impression that if Jacobs house were on
fre, his CD collection would be the frst rescued Irom the inIerno.
If I had to list on one hand my favourite albums of the 90s, Weezers blue
album would be there every single time, he continues boisterously. Its the kind
of music that makes you want to sing at the top of your voice whilst driving
down a motorway, and not care in the slightest that people passing think youre
a nutcase Tracks like Buddy Holly and The Sweater song are among my
favourites, and Weezer have been noted on many occasions to be the pioneers of
emotive guitar driven rock. With Rick Ocasek from Cars at the production helm,
I think its a winnerThen theres Cheap Trick These guys are special to me,
because they were the frst band oI my Iather`s generation that I discovered without
his guidance, and they have been one oI the main infuences on me as a musician.
I loved the power pop come raucous rock combination that these guys seem to do
with easethat is best displayed on their Budokan album. My favourite, however,
is their second album, in colour, which features the radio classic, I Want You To
Want Me. I frst bought this album as an original cassette, at a second hand shop
for one dollar, and have been a massive fan ever since.
Recently Jacob has become a resident of Victoria, having made the move, to
increase opportunity. Like most musos, he has a day job to pay the bills.
I get up at 6am every morning to go to my job at a local council, which I really
enjoy apart from the ridiculously early start, he laughs. Especially for a muso!
I spend the day milling around about a thousand melodies in my head, and then
come 4pm, when I go home, its straight to my guitar where I will try to put pen to
paper. For me, I like to be busy, because if Im sitting around at home, I dont seem
to get much done. If Im working, I just cant wait to get home to my guitar.
Check out Jacobs music at: http://www.myspace.com/jacobbutlermusic
OIfcial Website: http://www.jacobbutler.com
MY STYLE DIVIDED THE NATION LINDSAY WEST
Anyone who watched the 2005 season of Aus Idol should not have a problem
remembering Lindsay West. He was the Ieisty young semi fnal contestant who
commanded Mark Holden following an unconstructive comment made by the
Idol judge to kiss his arse on national television. Returning for the wildcard
West was vindicated, when Holden declared:
Well, Im all puckered, mate.
My style on Idol divided the nation,` refects Lindsay. People either absolutely
love me, or utterly despise me. My experiences with people in public have been
for the most part pretty cool. The people who dont like me only diss me on the
net, where theyre anonymous and safe. One bizarre experience was during the
Wildcard, in an Irish pub in Sydney. A bloke walked across the bar to me and said,
Youre Lindsay West, arent you? to which I responded, Yeah, you must watch
the show?
The man in question had seen the show, but out of disapproval for Lindsays
directness, suddenly became abusive
And without warning, he took a swing at my face, which I dodged, Lindsay
explains. I just looked him in the eye and said, Do you wanna go? He looked at
me for a few seconds, and then walked away. Im glad he didnt want a go, because
he was twice the size of meBut one thing is certain, whether you lose or win
with me, you`ll really know you`ve been in a fght. I think he Ireaked out, because
hes probably not used to people standing up to him. Maybe he thought I was a
surprise package psycho. Maybe I am
As a young 14-year-old, doing Meatloaf and Paul Stanley impressions, Lindsay
knew he would pursue a career in music. He took lessons, and within two years he
was doing classical, jazz and show tunes
I was also involved in a musical production of Grease, believe it or not, he relates
light-heartedly. I had landed the role of Danny Zuko, but was inclined to swap the
role, because I just could not act. I ended up playing the role of Teen Angel, which
was all singing, and no acting but was utilized behind the scenes to sing for the
new Danny Zuko, who was tone deaf!
At 16 he was revving his guitar to the music of Kiss, Motley Crue, Led Zeppelin,
and the Beatles. He says the main thread for his musical tastes was the fact that the
artists presented themselves more as icons than human beings. He was in awe of
the theatrical elements they employed to project their musical mood.
At the time grunge was in its heyday, which I didnt get at all, he says. Sure
it sounds alright, but its just a homeless looking guy whinging with his guitar.
Wheres the lights; the smoke, and mirrors; the sing-along chorus; the thrill? Rock
n roll is supposed to be fun. Not make me want to kill myself. Surely life doesnt
suck so bad for these people. Do they cry in their limousines? I dont think so!
On leaving school, Lindsay, keen to test his skills in the real world, formed a band
with his high school buddy. Their original desire was to rock the world with their
own music. The reality was top 40 cover gigs to fund the greater dream. Over all,
he didnt object to this, as it was giving him the experience he needed in the career
hed chosen.
Through the years the band has survived line-up changes; a name change, and
endured the frustration of dodgy promoters, and managers, but Lindsay insists one
of the biggest threats to a band trying to establish itself as a credible force, is the
guy who sees music as nothing more than a means oI Iulflling a rampant yearning
to be popular.
The classic is the muso who loves saying hes a muso. The guy who has a bit of
natural talent, but wont work; he wont sit there for a little bit every day practicing
to the point where every song becomes muscle memory. This is the guy whose real
goal is to impress his friends who think hes awesome, because they themselves
arent musical at all and maybe pick up a chick at a pub gig. People like this are
everywhere. For every wanted add you place, youll get nine of these guys answer,
and only one real muso. A real muso is someone wholl come to rehearsal, and
wants to use every minute of it to tighten the band. This is the guy who works to
serve the song, rather than turn up louder and play more than he has to, so he can
look cooler than the others. This is the guy who sees that he is just a piece of the
package, not the main event. These guys are like gold.
Jobs for the boys is also a common problem Lindsay has encountered; he believes
the only way to fght this is to show, through audience appeal, that your worth is
higher than that of your well-connected opposition.
It really comes down to who you know; I`ve experienced that frst hand,` he
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asserts. Your band might be better, but so-and-so from the other band is related to
the promoters best mate, or whatever. The only way to transcend that is to keep
going, and keep getting bums on seats, because at the end of the day, although
blood is thicker than water, money is still thicker than blood.
In recent times, his band, The Drift, has had one of its songs used as background
music for Channel 10s The Panel. He also launched a Kiss tribute band aptly
named Dressed to Kill, as a sideline. The latter has proved to be a particularly good
move, as its popularity has grown and grown.
Lindsay explains that there were a number of reasons for his decision to audition
for Idol; one of the main ones being a desire to push Rock n roll back into the
mainstream. Recalling the journey, however, he cant help feeling that whichever
way he turned he was destined to be controversial.
At the Idol Final I was staying in a hotel with my mates, Boz (Irene Bosmans)
and Michael Williamson. Boz and I were hassling Michael at a ridiculous hour by
knocking on his door, and pretending to be the room service lady. Boz did the most
amazing impression of the little voice of the lady wed seen...
Well, the next morning, Lindsay awoke to hear the same little voice at his door.
Groggy, and eyes glued shut with sleep, he wearily lifted his head off the pillow
and instructed his mate Boz, in no uncertain terms to F off. It was then that he
heard the door close, and the housekeeping cart being quietly wheeled away.
My life seems to be an endless series of misunderstandings where I come off
looking like an arsehole, he groans.
Check out Lindsays music at: http://www.myspace.com/thetruelindsaywest
OIfcial website: http://www.lindsaywest.net
Come and Get It - The Reality TV Phenomenon
DONT PASS ME BY
Methods Used To Gain
Exposure Or Work
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ITS JUST A BLOODY GOOD FEELING LLOYD SPIEGEL
If youre a 6-year-old wanting to appear hip and happening to your mates these
days, just mentioning the last time you had front row tickets to a Wiggles or Hi-5
concert, is likely to do it all for you. Not so in Lloyd Spiegels day. At the age of
6, he was a blues man down to his tiny bootlaces. He recalls sneaking away from
school at lunchtime in order to play a cherished Brownie McGee record discovered
in his Iather`s collection. It was to be the start oI an enduring aIfnity with blues
music, and a commitment to life on the road as an entertainer.
It takes a lot of responsibility to act this immature, you know? jokes Lloyd, when
considering his career. Those spontaneous moments of perfection, where the stage
is cookin, the crowd is in your hand and youre surprising yourself with licks
you hadnt even dreamt up yet, only come after jumping through a series of hoops
along the way.
Lloyd says the frst hoop is that Blues music isn`t native to Australia, so it can
be diIfcult persuading venues, not traditionally into this genre, to broaden their
horizons.
Blues music is not an Australian art form, and its clouded with a lot of whiskey
drinking hard luck clichs, so I spend a lot of time explaining what it is my music
does to people who have preconceived ideas. Mind you, its a lot better than
playing it safe and limiting myself to strictly blues venues and blues fans.
Lloyd grew up in the Melbourne blues scene and idolized the local players like
Gods. He learnt everything he could about them and their work in his eagerness
to follow in their footsteps, but the road was not an easy one to walk.
My heroes could seldom make this their Iulltime job,` he refects. I watched
them go from lazy to content, to jaded and feared the same fate for myself. Why
werent they hungry anymore? How do I stay hungry?
By 16, Lloyd could feel himself falling into the same hole.
The laziness had set in. It was easy; I had constant back patting as a young blues
player, so I quickly fell into an ego much larger than my experience and didnt like
where I was headed. I took my guitar and about $300 to America. I wanted to test
myself as a player but it ended up being a test of my character. Talk about being
hungry! I found my motivation to succeed by starving to death, wondering how
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come gigs werent just happening like back home. I started walking into clubs
with my guitar strapped on, singing my way through the doors and over to the bar
in the desperate hope someone would offer me a gig before the manager asked
Ior my I.D. I had no choice but to be pure confdence or I`d be on the street and I
havent changed my mind set since. I think about those times a lot these days when
Im booking tours on the internet or hooking up on MySpace. We are blessed to
have access to this kind of communication and have NOTHING to complain about.
Still it`s about being confdent enough to know that anyone who sees you will be
impressed and then getting the right people to see you.
Lloyd remembers his father saying: Everyone loves the blues. They just dont
know it yet. Its an attitude he adopts when booking new gigs.
The theory is sound, he insists. Ill play rock clubs in Germany, Jazz clubs
in Italy and even Goth clubs in Japan. Ive played as a support act to a tobacco
spitting competitionStill I stick to my guns and play my show. An audience
would rather hear something that doesn`t quite ft, than have you up there trying to
change yourself. They can always spot a phoney.
Finding gigs in Australia means being willing to travel, but when getting your foot
in the door, Lloyd believes it also helps to be creative with the facts.
Booking gigs with someone whos never heard of you comes down to the right
combination of professionalism and lying through your teeth. Nobody ever makes
a fuss of you till you make a fuss. Its about sending a professional product with
a fancy bio... Its true I headlined two sell-out shows at the Melbourne Concert
HallI just didnt mention that it was a showcase of High school students playing
for other students, who were forced to be there.
Ah well.slight adaptations oI the truth aside, it`s diIfcult to imagine anyone
having to be forced to watch Lloyd Spiegel, and the fact he is today able to make a
decent living out of music, proves his marketing efforts are paying off.
I have an oIfce in my home and when in Melbourne, that`s where I am, day in,
day out, he explains. I knock off at 5 with an hour in the middle for lunch. I have
a label and numerous agents, but I make a point to be the one in charge, so that if a
mistake is made, it`s on my head and I can fx it. Nobody will ever care about my
music as much as me, so it`s my responsibility.I still ft in time to play my guitar.
In fact, my time spent on the instrument is more focused, because of the work Ive
been putting in elsewhere to bring it to peoples attention. You get out of music
what you put in. Im not sure what success means to most people. For me, its
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about playing to people who enjoy what you do. Ive had crowds ranging from 2
through to 10,000 and I still enjoy myself as much.
In 2000, during a promotional tour of the US, Lloyd was invited to participate in
the Blues In Schools program. It was an invitation, which proved rewarding for
all concerned.
I started teaching young students in not so aIfuent areas about the inner workings
of the blues; its history and place in their culture. Teaching the guitar to these kids
was the ultimate outlet for me and bought it all back home. The look on their faces
was a reminder that after all the phone calls and photo shoots; the launches, radio
interviews and all that stuff we have to warp our sense of self, its just a bloody
good feeling to be able to pick up an instrument and play something on it.
Lloyd cant help feeling frustrated, however, by the lack of acceptance he and
other independents have encountered over the years when trying to promote their
original music.
Australia seems to have a lot of Play us something we know types. Each time I
hear it, I wonder what point a person reaches in their life, when they say: Right
thats the 58 songs we know. Im not interested in any more songs and if someone
plays anything other than this, Im gonna to let them know that its not on my list.
23 years and 15 years of touring means nothing when young Johnny up the street
can play Copperhead road all the way through and totally knows all the words too!
Fortunately, regardless of dark clouds, there will always be the lighter moments
to compensate. Below are a couple of Lloyds favourite quotes from gigs over the
years.
The concerned long-time fan
You know, that Sony mob has some pretty big acts. Why dont you just sign up with
em?
The Im with the band guy
,GRQWSOD\JXLWDUEXWFDQ\RXMXVWTXLFNO\VKRZPHWKDWDPHQFRWKLQJ\RXMXVW
did? I told that girl at the bar, I taught you
Check out Lloyds music at: http://www.myspace.com/lloydspiegel
OIfcial website: http://www.lloydspiegel.com/
ALL WE SAW WAS THE BLUR OF A HAND
PHIL LAMBERT
Theres SOMETHING about the young man living
next door that you dont quite trust He seems
pleasant enough, and his smile has a way of putting
you at ease, so what is it? Maybe its the memory
of the night you visited his house to borrow a cup
of sugar, and heard sinister music coming from
within? You recall the deathly chill that crept down
your spine as you stood there in the darkness. What
was he doing in there? OIIering up sacrifcial blood
to the dark angel? Preparing his soul for demonic
possession? Do you even want to know? And if
you ever stumbled upon the truthwould your life
be in danger?
Fortunately, Phils neighbours can breath easy.
There is a reasonable explanation for the eerie
sound that sometimes wafts from the windows of
his abode. The Iact is, he is a composer, and has been working on a flm score.
Yeah, it`s a Zombie flm,` relates Phil, eyes glistening with boyish excitement.
which if all goes according to plan, will be made this year. I composed the score
for the promotional trailerA huge opportunity for me, as I was able to write the
music in a style that was very commercial/Hollywood. With great directing and
visual affects, it made my job easier to create the impact needed for the trailer. I am
still writing more music, and creating character themes that will potentially be put
into the flm.`
Phil got his Ioot in the door by oIIering his services Ior Iree. Composing Ior flms
is something he has always wanted to do, besides his rock/pop singing career. He
made enquiries and was contacted by someone whose friend was putting together
a flm, and needed a composer Ior it. Phil says it`s important to watch the flms
you are composing for, in order to get a feel for the atmosphere you are trying to
musically reproduce.
I`ve watched a lot oI flms over the years,` he confdes. I always say, as a
composer, its not how inventive you are musically, but how you arrange the
instruments for different genres. For example, for a horror, you need to know
what instruments to use. Generally you`re not going to use a Xylophone, or fute
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to build tension, as you would in saya comedy. In drama, you may use a piano
and strings set up, to convey a particular emotion. In horror, you quite often need
to accentuate the shock and scare Iactors needed Ior a good horror fick. In The
Disturbed trailer, I supported the initial storyline with an orchestral feel, and when
the gore and action scenes hit the audience, I used heavy metal music to pick up the
pacealways a good way to get that grittiness needed for action scenes. I also used
the combination of strings and big French horns for extra punch, which related
back to the start of the trailer. As a composer, you need to know what instruments
are best for different genres, as this is crucial in depicting the directors intentions.
As previously stated, Phil has a solo singing career, besides the effort he puts
into Iear ficks. His music can be heard on the compilation Then by the Night
The Sounds of Manchester Lane. He also recently went on a promotional tour to
Sydney to sell his EP, and is currently working on songs for his debut album.
The tour consisted of a live radio interview, and performance on FBI FM and
two shows over consecutive days. All in all, it went well and I made some good
connections, and sold some CDs always good to get something back. I have been
invited to return for a Christmas showcase, but havent decided yet.
Phils musical voyage originally began in New Zealand with the band OSKA. After
three years of performing together, he decided it was time to try his luck elsewhere,
and made the move to Australia. He settled in Melbourne, and doesnt regret his
decision.
Pretty good actually, he muses. Im really glad I moved here. Christchurch is
lovely, and a great place to grow up but its always good to look elsewhere for
diIIerent opportunities. I fnd Melbourne great Ior that. You can really see the
competition on a larger scale, which raises the bar and pushes you moreIf I had
carried on in New Zealand, I may have become established, but would have always
been wondering, what if? What would have happened if I had gone overseas? No
better way, than to push your career onto foreign soil with new beginnings.
Phil says he has no intention of giving up any time soon. Music is an ongoing
passion that he sees holding an important place in his life for many years to come.
If he were rich and famous, he insists no material possession could satisfy him to
the same degree.
My whole intention Irom the start is to be writing up until I`m 80 odd,` he refects.
Still producing songs. Still composing I guess, away from that, a chance to help
others. Yeah, help others to believe in the dream. Being a public fgure, and having
fnancial backing, it would be easier to support the industry. I believe, I could be
wrong, but I believe the people who dont succeed are the ones who stop Give
in to commercialism: the social pressures of a fulltime job, and a mortgage. After
a couple oI years: goodbye. Too hard, fnd something else. II I could help people
believe in themselves and the arts, then I would be happy.
Phil has good reason to feel positive about the path he has chosen. He and band,
OSKA, experienced a taste of what future fame could be like, whilst performing at
a girls school in N.Z.
We had just released our new EP, Captain Scarlet, and received radio play on
Channel Z. As part of our promotion, we decided to approach Christchurch Girls
School to put on a show, Phil recalls. As it turned out, it coincided with the radio
stations promotion of bands playing at local schools, so we were able to use their
publicity for the show. Part of the promotional push that we did, included putting
up coloured posters around the school to create hype, which worked a treat. By
the time we played, the girls had taken down most of the posters, and taken them
home. We ended up playing to about 400 screaming girls, and really felt like we
had achieved. One memorable incident was when my lead guitarist dropped his
plectrum, and the next minute it was gone. All we saw was the blur of a hand. After
the show, we had a surge of girls onto the stage, buying our CDs, and asking for
our autographs. This was a great moment for any up-and-coming band. For quite
a while after the gig, I would occasionally have people looking at me and talking
amongst themselves about whether I was the lead singer of that band that played at
their school.
He will also tell you, however, that there are times when publicity doesnt quite go
according to plan. At those times, its important to maintain a sense of humour.
I remember the most annoying thing that happened makes me laugh now. It
was at my EP release for Let It Fool You at The Armadale. I was in the middle of
a song, singing away, and as I did, the mic stand slowly but surely began to lower
towards the ground. As this happened, I had to move with the lowering stand, still
trying to sing and play the guitar, as my whole body lowered towards the ground.
Luckily someone from the audience came to my rescue, but it must have been a
sight of pure amusement, with a mix of Shitpoor guy!
Check out Phils music at: http://www.phillambert.com
http://www.phillambertcomposer.co
51 Dont Pass Me By - Methods Used to Gain Exposure or Work
IM NOT THE TYPICAL GIRLY-GIRL TARNI STEPHENS
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if the Prime Ministers wife were
a rock chick? If when he was in Parliament doing Question Time, she was on the
radio belting out her latest chart release? Would you think it unusual if she posed
for The Bulletin, along side her husband, with peroxide blond hair and heavy black
eyeliner? What if Commonwealth Cars were racy red with turbo engines? Cant
imagine it? Well, perhaps it is a little diIfcult to imagine Irom the current PM and
First lady, but if Tarni Stephens, soon to be married to politician, Rob Messenger,
is any indication, the future could be very different.
Being an Aries, my personality is a little feisty at times, admits Tarni. Although
sensitive, caring, and loving, I can be abrupt; not diplomatic at all, and stay in
control of everythingI believe I have a creative mind: a little bit of a perfectionist
at times. I`ve perIected my own makeup, hair, nails, outfts. No, I`m not the
typical girly-girl. I was just brought up to take pride in how I look even if I do
like wearing pants under dresses!
Tarni Ieels lucky to have fnally Iound a soul mate, who supports her rights as an
individual. He loves her for herself, and has shown nothing but encouragement
towards her chosen career. As she explains, it wasnt always like this. Previously
she was always shackled into relationships, where her identity was under siege.
These consisted of partners not
supporting my career,` she confdes.
They found it hard to share me with
what I love. I think due to their lack
of knowledge of the connections a
songwriter has within themselves
they will never know what it feels like
to have a need to do music. I know
when I dont sing, I fall into a deep
dark pit of depression, and its just not
fair on anyone close to me. Its crazy
trying to take that away from an artist.
You dont get to chose to do music;
the music chooses you.
Tarni says her life changed the day her
brother passed away.
I was in an unhappy marriage; he didnt want me to sing. I found myself
awakening from a housewife coma thinking: How the hell did I get here? I realized
time is wasting. Why prolong the things you want to achieve in life? So, from that
moment on, I divorced my husband, moved away from a gossip area, and found
myself moving in with an old music buddy. She was great to me: surrounding me
with music memories, she inspired me to answer an ad in a music mag. I then
found myself the lead vocalist of a band called Obsessive Therapy. I was happy
again, lost weight, gained a little confdence, enjoyed the Ireedom and then Iell in
love with a politician.
Tarni likens the turn around to the story of Pretty Woman. From there she sought
television exposure through the music reality program Australian Idol, sleeping
overnight in Southband parklands with thousands oI other hopeIuls. She fnished in
the top 13.
If you want to make it in this industry, one thing Ive learnt is, get your face
out there, she insists. Do what you gotta do to reach the rest of the country. And
its not what you know; its who you know The more material you write, the
better chances you have of record producers, publishers, and other credible people
signing you. As they say, it only takes one song to give you a hit. You could write it
today.
Tarni acknowledges, however, that oIten it`s not that easy. The fnancial strain on a
selI-produced artist can be considerable, and the competition ferce.
I guess it`s hard to fnd support Irom people in the industry, who will give you
the time oI day,` she refects. The ones with the true heart; you manage to sort
out from the money hungry vultures. There have been many late nights, and early
mornings, where I have found myself at the computer, typing letters; printing
labels, and putting the packages together. But after the sleep depravation, you look
back on it and say, yeah, I did thatwasnt that bad. At least we got a bite from
this person, or no bites from those people. Ha, ha.
Still, she says its important to maintain good relations with everyone, regardless of
differences in opinion. You never know when that person may be of use.
Never burn a bridge in this industry, because although it may seem so large at
times, you will always end up running into someone somewhere down the track.
Just choose who you want in your life, and who you dont want, but try not to cause
bad blood. Im not saying, be walked on; stand strong, but be diplomatic if you can.
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Song writing for the band falls to Tarni, and guitarist Rob Carter. According
to Tarni, they have a good working relationship, as they are both on the same
wavelength with music. She says it can be diIfcult transIerring the mental idea to
the music, and it makes a big difference when both have a shared understanding of
what they want to achieve.
Normally when our band composes a song, Carter and I do the writing of the
basics. Such as, Carter fnds a guitar riII, and then I write a melody and lyrical
structure. This can sometimes happen the other way. We can bounce off each
others ideas. Then after weve written pretty much the guitar parts, melody, lyrics,
we take it to the others in the band Steven Birt on drums, and Dave Phelan on
Bass and they come up with their partswhich is normally an easy ride for
them, she laughs. Due to most of the writing already being doneWe have a
rough beat from the strumming pattern of a guitar and tempo dictated also from the
melody/lyrics. Then Dave needs to work a bass line built around the cord structure
of the guitarso thats how we write our songs. Recording is a whole new game. If
you have your shit together you are the type of person who will love to record. Its
no good going in there if you dont know your words or melody. Time is money,
and producers get cranky. I love the recording process. Normally I come up with
something new every time I go into one. Its when Im most creative.
When it comes to working out whose musical genes she inherited, Tarni is sure her
mum had nothing to do with it.
Granddad is the voice of the family, she insists. So Im guessing my voice comes
from him. Even though my dad doesnt sing as a profession, or seriously for that
matter, when I hear him singing to the radio I thinkWOW, actually, dad, youre
good. He can hit the high notes of the Beach Boys, and then hit the low notes of
Johnny Cash. Pretty good range now, come to think of it.
Her mother, on the other hand
One day I heard Mum sing, and it was the funniest thing Ive ever heard, she
laughs. Shes got full intentions of singing it really well; you can tell on her face.
Then when the notes come out, its not what she or the listener had in mind. Ha, ha.
So hopefully the voice is from dad sorry Mum.
Check out Tarnis music at: http://www.myspace.com/tarnitheband
OIfcial website: http://www.tarnitheband.com
A DAY IN THE LIFE
A Day Or Week In The
Life Of A Muso
I JUST WANT TO SING
ANTHONY SNAPE
Sydney based rock/pop singer, Anthony
Snape, is intrigued at the concept of an
email interview.
Wait, I better put something a bit more
stylish on for an interview, he jokes.
Ok thats betterHey, I could do this
naked and no one would ever know.
At the time Anthony suggests this, a
cold blast has hit Australia with the
onset of winter. Nevertheless, I advise
him that if going natural appeals, he
should not feel restrained. Anthony
thinks about it
It is getting a little nippy here now, he
concedes. Better rug up.
Theres a reason, of course, for why Anthony is so fascinated by this style of
interview. Its not often he experiences the novelty of being able to participate in
a media activity, without having to worry about what hes dressed in; how his hair
looks; is the lighting right for the photo shoot? Suddenly heres an opportunity to
be free and uninhibited, and he likes the idea
Photo shoots and image styling! he grumbles. What the? I just want to sing and
all these people want me to wear this, and that, and look like God knows what! I
really hate that image side of things. I wish it could be as simple as just performing
your music but since everything is so visual these days, image is very important.
Still, the Iormer oIfce worker, with the Farnham vocals, is quick to add, he loves
his career. There are more pros than cons, as far as hes concerned, because he has
more control over his time.
Anthonys week begins on a Wednesday evening around 7:30pm, as he heads out
Ior his frst gig. He is usually home by about 1am, and then chatting on MySpace.
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com until about 3am. He says he plays at various places between Sydney, and
Newcastle and this is his main source of income, apart from his session work and
song writing royalties. Thursday morning he arises at around 8am, and works on
emails, and web page administration. Midday, he will usually have a song writing
session at a city studio, or hell work on new material in his own studio. Spare
time recently has been taken up by album artwork, photo shoots, and planning.
Thursday night, hes playing from 10pm 1am, and falling into bed again by 3am.
Friday is 'oIfce stuII, instrument maintenance, another midday writing session,
and another gig from 10pm 2am.
Now if Im in another city, Saturday can be fun because I get a fair bit of
downtime without having my oIfce beckoning me to work, so I may sleep in till
10-11am, see a movie, or spend some time wandering the unfamiliar streets. I
hate shopping centres, but sometimes I go there to hear people go about their lives
and quite oIten their diIIerent situations and emotions fnd their way into a song
somewhere. Sometimes there is a lunch gig, followed by an evening gig and then
half the night driving back home to Sydney. I quite enjoy the long drives, even
though my radio has been broken in the van now for quite a while; its a great
opportunity to think about stuff.
Anthonys earliest memory of musical ambition is as a young man ofwell
3-4-years of age. He was sitting at the kitchen table with his mother, listening to
the radio. Elvis was rocking the airwaves with Blue Suede Shoes.
When Anthony heard the announcer refer to him as THE KING, he asked his
mum why he was known by this title. His mother explained that Elvis was a
famous singer, and his music, played all over the world.
Well, you know mum, replied the young would be rock singer, Ill be on radio
one day too.
In 2004, Anthony achieved this goal, when he won the John Laws 2UE rising star
competition. Now, with his debut album recorded, he hopes to have radio listeners
jiving once more.
I am about to head out on what they call a radio tour. What that means is, Ill
be travelling round the country performing the single from the album in the
boardrooms of all radio stations on the east coast. Not the most ideal performance
situations, but if I lighten up peoples board rooms, and convince them to play my
songs, then Ill be streets ahead of the pack. The major record companies give lots
of gifts to staff members of radio stations, so they will play their artists music.
A Day In The Life - A Day or Week in the Life of a Muso
Were not in a position to give out I-pods and free lunches for everyone. All I have
is my voice; it has to be enough.
During the course of his career, Anthony, has been invited to support acts such as,
Marcia Hines, Ian Moss, and Billy Thorpe. For Anthony these experiences have
been particularly exciting.
Well it feels likeWOWamazing, petrifying, exhilarating, humbling, and lots
of other ing words, he enthuses. I would imagine it would be very similar to
the feeling skydivers get, that keeps them jumping out of planes. Its a crazy thing
to do, but aIter the frst time you`re addicted. The strange thing is, I`ve played so
many shows in the past 5 years, I feel more at home and comfortable on the stage,
in front of a mic, than I do sitting in an audience That may be something I have
to have therapy for later in life
Unfortunately, however, life as a support artist doesnt always go according to
plan. Anthony has heard stories about support acts, who have been given really bad
sound or no lights whilst performing. It seems some major acts dont want their
support to look too good.
My worst experience was with an artist who will remain nameless. We arrived
for our sound check my 4-piece band at the time stipulated on our call sheet. I
spoke to the tour manager, and he told us to wait side stage to be called. Over the
next three hours, the stage manager kept walking past us and ignoring the fact that
we were there, right up until fve mins beIore our starting time. Then we were told
to get on stage and play, with no sound check and no set up time. We had to get
on stage and set up in front of the audience, that had just been let into the room
which looks really unprofessional and then try to perform our songs with the
full knowledge that the sound was mixed incorrectly. To add insult to injury the
main artist wouldnt talk to us after the show, or anyone for that matter Then
there are people like Marcia Hines who not only commented to the crowd positive
words regarding my performance while she was on stage, but she also sent me an
e-mail when she got back home saying that she really loved my voice and enjoyed
my music. I have found the real musicians to be beautiful people who retain their
compassion and treat others as equals. Its only the artists on power trips or with
major insecurities that will make it hard for a support act.
Check out Anthonys music at: http://www.myspace.com/anthonysnape
http://www.anthonysnape.com
59 A Day In The Life - A Day or Week in the Life of a Muso
NO REGRETS, PAUL WINN
Houseguests staying at Paul Winns Sydney residence should not expect to hear
a word out oI him beIore his frst cup oI coIIee. The man oI rock usually arises at
around 10am average bedtime for a muso may be 2am. Therefore if you have
something vitally important to discuss, you better make sure youve got a good
strong pot on the boil, by the time he wakes.
Coffee is very important, or my brain wont function, explains Paul. It also
seems to warm my voice up; much better for singing later in the day.
After the coffee shot, he checks his emails; then launches himself into what he calls
the boring business side of music until 2pm. This might include invoicing for his
gigs, booking players, and banking. Then a lunch break, followed by some vocal
practice.
I play about three to four times a week, so today I have a gig, he continues. At
4pm I load a rather large and heavy PA into my van and drive to the gig. Not all
gigs are like this; on some gigs I just have to bring a microphone and guitar. On
those gigs, Im usually playing in someone elses band, and damn does it feel good
when I do those ones. Anyway, set up PA fun, fun, fun! Do sound check; usually
takes about two hours. Im going to have to hire a roadie one day. Then we sit
around for an hour waiting to play.
So thats a typical day, but what happens on a not so typical day? Have there been
any particularly crazy incidences that made Paul wish hed stayed in bed?
I have played at a gig where the microphones kept giving us electric shocks,
groans Paul. It was a gig at a farmhouse in the middle of nowhere. Someones
21st, I think. I have done so many dodgy gigs where you just have to laugh,
because theres no point in getting annoyed. Out of all the crazy things that have
happened at a gig, the strangest was probably at a wedding. I have played quite a
Iew weddings over the years, but at this wedding, a fght broke out.
As Paul goes on to explain, this was no ordinary wedding. Amongst the wedding
guests were two young lovers, whose desire for each other was so intense, not
even a friends wedding could force them apart. Half way through the celebrations,
it appears they snuck away, and fnding a quite place alone, surrendered to their
passionWell, in a classic case of forbidden love, the brother of the young female
concerned soon noticed his sister was missing
And the brother caught them continues Paul. This ended with both guys
throwing punches, and kicking, and eye gouging in the middle of the reception.
Guests watched startled, as a brave member of the wedding party rushed forward
to end the fght. On refection, Paul says, in what must be the understatement oI the
year
Its always hard to know what song
you should play after something like
that happens
Still, in spite of microphones bringing
new meaning to the phrase live
performance, and wedding guests
who have obviously consumed too
many oysters from the buffet, Paul
enjoys the life style. He insists that
when you get a good audience, its a
great feeling.
I think the audience either make
or break the gig, he insists. It is
defnitely a lot oI Iun playing to a responsive audience. I guess that is the part that
you would probably still do even if you werent being paid. The only work part
is really setting up, and pulling down, and maybe the odd boring gig when the
audience isnt very vibed. The other thing that can ruin my night, is if I dont play
as well as I think I should have, which happens every now and then.
It should probably be mentioned here that Paul is a perfectionist, and therefore is
perhaps a harsher critic of his work than his audience would be.
My last album took a long time because of my tendency to be a perfectionist, and
because of this, songs take longer to record; websites take longer to build, and my
video clip took way too long, he admits. Generally I have been happy with most
of my work so far, and although I feel theres always room to improve, I listen back
to most of my songs with no regrets. I like the fact that a studio recording usually
captures your life perfectly at that time.
Paul recalls a combination oI Iear and excitement the week he recorded his frst
album.
I can remember spending time mixing at studios 301 in Sydney, and watching a
years worth of recording, and probably ten years of writing songs all take shape
in the space of a week, he says. I just enjoyed living there for a week. The main
recording room at the studio has a spiritual-like Ieel; it is big enough to ft an
orchestra with a high roof, much like a church. The walls and roof are also made
from some beautiful types of woods. You can feel the presence of a lot of amazing
music being created in that room. I really love the process of recording and mixing,
and have spent a lot of time learning about my own recording studio. I am really a
bit of a technical nerd, when it comes to music equipment and studio gear. Another
reason my time in studios 301 was a bit scary was because every day that went by,
meant that a lot of money was being emptied out of my bank account.
Indeed, as Paul explains and as also discussed later in this book theres more to
releasing a chart busting CD, than frst meets the eye.
Making a splash with your album is incredibly hard on a small budget, he
admits. You spend as much as you can on recording an album, and then realize
that you need just as much money for marketing and promoting it. I didnt have
enough money for marketing and promotingAlso, just the amount of people
making albums these days makes it harder. The record companies are fooded with
hundreds of CDs every day. From what Ive read, most of the A&R people arent
even bothering to listen to them anymore. This makes it harder to be seen through
the crowd. Another thing I think makes it hard, is if you are in a niche market
jazz, folk, etc. Your audience in Australia is very small compared to America and
Europe.
In his spare time, Paul likes to indulge in his favourite leisure activities: snow
boarding, white water kayaking, and even flming has become a new past time. But
when it comes to true rest and relaxation, Iarm liIe has defnite appeal.
My favourite place to be is at my parents farm, which is a few hours from where
I live in Sydney. They have had the farm for about 10 years. It is just a place I like
to go to unwind. There are cows and chickens and lots of kangaroos hopping by.
Very cool when you live in the middle of the city. I also do a lot of writing and
recording up there. Its a very peaceful place.
Check out Pauls music at: http://www.myspace.com/thepaulwinnband
OIfcial website: http://www.paulwinn.com
I NEED A RICH SUGAR DADDY! ELATION
Mixed with any future rock icons lately? Well, perhaps you have without realizing.
If you live in the city of Brisbane, chances are you may have journeyed to work
in bass player, Robbie Carltons taxicab. Maybe, you have been browsing your
local St Vinnies, and seen the Elation Ship Captain indulging in his passion
for seventies suits? If you saw a guy pass you in the street the other day, wearing
bright orange, that was probably Robbie.
Then again, if you havent met Robbie, maybe, youve sighted keys/programming
extraordinaire, Glen Brearley drinking peppermint tea in your local caf? Perhaps
youve seen him strolling the beach, as you walked your dog one morning? If you
recall tackling a guy for a favoured old funk record whilst browsing an op shop,
that was probably Glen B.
If not, dont be disheartened. Theres still the possibility youve dined at a table not
far from guitarist David Orr, as he munched his way through dinner at a gourmet
restaurant. You may have queued behind him at Video Ezy. If you booked a band
recently, to perform at your party, you may have rung David Orrs booking agency.
Failing that, have you met a guy recently whom you found so appealing, you
wanted to take him home to meet Mum? If youre a guy yourself, this is probably
unlikely but if youre a female, lead vocalist Elysia, believes drummer, Glen
Baker - Jones, is right up mums alley.
Glen is very well dressed, and clean cut, and has extremely white teeth and a big
smile, she insists. He has the best manners, and is a real whiz in the kitchen. Any
mum would be pleased to meet him. Glen teaches drums for a living, cooks a mean
pasta, loves his coffee, and brings a packed lunch to rehearsal.
So there you go girls! That leaves us with the remaining, and only female member
of the group, Elysia Humphries. Perhaps you visited her in her capacity as a
Naturopath to fnd a cure Ior your cough, or to heal your aching joints? What`s that
you say? You dont remember having met her? Well, you probably havent then,
because if you had, its doubtful youd forget
I am a qualifed Naturopath, Masseuse, and herbalist, and have a signature belly /
hip shake dance at gigs, she enthuses. I used to do a lot of belly dance and African
dance and really enjoy a little hip wiggle every now and then. Our song, Your
Style, is about a vixen who walks into a room with lyrics: All hips n eyes, and
rounded thighs; youre gonna keep us up all night. I do my little hip shake dance
to this and its awesome to see all the girls in the room shaking their bootys and
waving their arms around belly dance style.
Now, if you dont think youve met any of these rising rockers, dont fret; thats
why were introducing them. Youve just had a keyhole glance at their leisure
and performing lives, what is some of the work involved in trying to launch a
successful band?
The business part is a long slog and requires a good knowledge of marketing,
promotion, planning and shameless networking, explains Elysia. Doing this
often detracts from the time that could be spent song writing or practising, but no
ones gonna know who you are if you dont spend time getting the tunes out there.
Glen Brearley and I spend most of our week managing the band and planning our
schedule. If we wanted to be accountants, wed go to uni, get a job, work our way
up, and be paid accountants. Theres no guarantee youll be a successful muso. It
takes luck and dogged determination...
Still she is adamant, that every step and stumble along the way is well worth it.
We love playing live when the sound is great on stage. We all connect musically
and the crowd is super responsive. Getting feedback from fans, telling you what
songs mean to them is also a buzz. I dont think any of us feel we have a choice
but to make music. It almost feels like destiny, or a compulsion, a burning desire
Having enough money to record is always a barrier. We write songs so fast in
Elation and were ready to record a new album already, but still paying off the last
one. Thats very boring indeed. What I need is a rich sugar daddy whos never
home, but showers money on me. Oh, and hed have to let my boyfriend live
upstairs!
Well, sugar daddies, if planning to take on Elysia, get ready for an interesting
journey. She knows how to make a memorable impression, as those attending the
Valley Fiesta found out. No less than a Brazilian Carnival dancer was booked by
the songstress, as the band`s grand fnale.
She came out and shook her tail feather during the Latin breakdown in Your Style
at the Valley Fiesta, recalls Elysia animatedly. She must have been freezing, but
damn, did she look good.
Then, when the band is not performing, they enjoy playing spectator. Fellow
rockers, beware! If spotting a band matching Elations description in your
audience, backstage tucker should not be left unattended. And if youre a male
rocker who likes fair notice before female fans kiss you, keep your lips tightly shut
if passing Elysia.
We had free tickets to Big Day Out, because Glen Brearley was playing sax with
Resin Dogs, she explains. So we had these great access most areas passes, and
took turns sneaking around to the good toilets to see if we could spot any ultra-
famous rock stars. Even though Im not single, I told my boyfriend that Id have
to pash Dave Grohl if I saw him. I went to the performers buffet, and went to grab
some watermelon and got yelled at by the evil looking tuckshop ladygot about
two centimetres from getting my hands on it too. We partied on and later I gave my
pass to Dave as he wanted to see his idols Janes Addiction. He stole a sausage from
the backstage kitchen buffet, and saw Dave Navarro and the band jamming in their
caravan before the show. Then he got so drunk he had to lie down for a while
Contemplating the day they frst realized they wanted a musical career, Elysia
credits her pop idols for having inspired her. On the other hand, Glen Baker-Jones
could be living proof that the young saucepan clanger in your household has
hidden potential.
Glen Brearley told his mum he wanted to be a musician aIter his frst piano lesson.
Dave and Robbie were in a band together in high school, and Glen Baker-Jones
probably always drummed on pots and pans as a child, she jokes. I watched
excessive amounts of Rage and Video Hits, and had delusions of pop grandeur.
Check out Elations music at: http://www.myspace.com/elation1
OIfcial website: http://www.elation.com.au

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