August 2004

Sunrise concert series
Posted By lssilver on Tuesday, August 31 2004 at 10:28 AM

Seems Darren will be performing Live on Sunrise on Channel 7 (Australian TV). This performance is more than likely to occur during Darren's promo tour of Australia the week of September 13-20. We will let you know the date and times of the performance as soon as it is confirmed.

August 30

Our series of concerts kicks off with Killing Heidi on Friday September 3.

Come and see Killing Heidi perform LIVE on stage at our new studio in Sydney's Martin Place. You'll find Brekky Central across the road from the Reserve Bank on Phillip Street.

The band will perform twice at 7:40 and 8:50.

And the concerts keep coming on Sunrise with kd Lang, Human Nature and Darren Hayes all set to appear soon. Keep checking this website for dates and times.

Aria Charts: Popular Drops
Posted By lssilver on Sunday, August 29 2004 at 8:38 PM

Popular has dropped to #11 from #3 on the ARIA top 50 singles chart dated 30 August 04. It also drops to #2 on the ARIA Dance Top 20 and #5 on the Australasian Top 20.

Source: www.aria.com.au

Sunday Mail Article
Posted By lssilver on Sunday, August 29 2004 at 9:43 AM

Childhood agony of rock star
LUCY CARNE, 29 August 04

FORMER Savage Garden star Darren Hayes has revealed he spent his childhood dealing with domestic violence and alcoholism.

The multimillionaire singer, who grew up poor in Woodridge in Logan City with an older brother and sister, spoke to The Sunday Mail about his painful past.

"My father was an alcoholic and we experienced domestic violence," Hayes said.

"It's a very difficult decision to admit this and talk about this, out of respect for my family, but I only talk about it because we are survivors of this.

"It's really hard to say that, because I love my dad. He is my hero and he hasn't had a drink in 20 years . . . he is an amazing man now.

"But I've got to a point where this has to become my story, where it is the single most impactful period of my life."

The Sunday Mail approached Hayes' father, Robert Hayes, at his home south of Brisbane. Mr Hayes acknowledged his son's comments, but declined to add anything.

Hayes, 32, who lives alone in San Francisco, said he tried to escape his pain by becoming a performer.

"My life, up until the age of about 12, was filled with turbulence and violence," he said.

"It was definitely the reason I became a performer. I wanted to reinvent myself, I wanted to escape. I've been searching for the love of my father all of my life. That's why I became a performer."

Hayes formed Savage Garden with fellow Logan boy Daniel Jones. Their two albums have sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. They topped the charts with songs such as Truly Madly Deeply, I Want You and To the Moon.

But at the height of Savage Garden's success, in 2001 the duo split.

Jones stayed in Brisbane while Hayes moved to the US to pursue a solo career.

On his autobiographical new album, The Tension and The Spark, which will be launched in Australia on September 13, Hayes deals with the effects of his troubled childhood and his struggle to reveal his past.

"As an adult, when you get to a point where I was, where I had sold 23 million records, had No. 1s ones in America, I was supposed to be happy, right? Well I wasn't.

"I was still missing something. I was still empty.

"And I spent the last two or three years trying to understand this and realise this is why I can't have relationships, this is why I feel unlovable, this is why I feel insecure.

"It was those moments that I draw from on this record.

"I'm not going to lie to you, it's heavy, but it's a beautiful feeling to really truly say I forgive and I am proud of my dad.

"I don't have to lie about who I was as a child. I don't have to get everyone's approval. Now I can move forward and I feel so much more honest about who I am today."

Source: The Sunday Mail

Australian Bonus Track
Posted By lssilver on Thursday, August 26 2004 at 10:17 PM

I can confirm that the Australian release of 'The Tension and The Spark' will contain the bonus track 'Boy'.

Source: Sony Music Australia

Daily Telegraph Article
Posted By lssilver on Thursday, August 26 2004 at 9:43 AM

Hayes savaging demons
August 26, 2004

DARREN Hayes has revealed that the dark side of his new album, The Tension and the Spark, is the result of finally dealing with a troubled childhood affected by alcoholism and domestic violence.

As Hayes was celebrating the No. 3 debut of his new single Popular – a satirical look at fame – he explained his second solo album was his most personal work.

The track Unlovable deals with his childhood issues and Hayes' subsequent inability to maintain a romantic relationship.

"Out of respect for my family, I have never spoken about my childhood. I never admitted to another human being that I grew up with alcoholism and domestic violence until I was 24 and I told my wife," Hayes told music writer Kathy McCabe.

"But that was one of the driving forces behind me becoming a performer and seeking the kind of love and approval I felt I didn't receive growing up.

"My family are survivors, and I am very proud of my dad and my family for getting through everything," he said.

"I was profoundly affected by my childhood and it was time for me to take responsibility for who I am and deal with that.

"I vented and it was cathartic."

Hayes also said his brief return to Australia to perform a tribute to Delta Goodrem at last year's ARIA awards helped to ease the bitterness he suffered because of the media backlash which greeted the demise of Savage Garden and his debut solo album, Spin.

"I went there for Delta – who I had never met before but am now very good friends with – but I think the performance humanised me to the people who blamed me for the Savage Garden split," he said.

"It was unexpected goodwill and I am still so very touched by it."

Hayes returns to Australia on September 13 to launchThe Tension and The Spark.

Source: Daily Telegraph

Japanese Release Info
Posted By lssilver on Wednesday, August 25 2004 at 5:49 PM

Thanks to Aya who posted this on the Sony BBS:

"The Tension And The Spark" Japanese release date has been confirmed by Sony Music Japan. It's released on September 23 delayed one week from original schedule.

Bonus track "Boy" is confirmed as well. The song is Darren wrote about his boyhood. And bonus privilege for first production are video clip of "Pop!ular" as CD extra and one photo sticker. Of course there's color booklet with tranlated lyrics enclosed.

http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/International/Arch/SR/DarrenHayes/SICP-615/

Tracklist:

1. Darkness (Album Version)
2. I Like The Way (Album Version)
3. Light (Album Version)
4. Pop!ular(Album Version)
5. Dublin Sky (Album Version)
6. Hero (Album Version)
7. Unlovable (Album Version)
8. Void (Album Version)
9. I Forgive You (Album Version)
10. Feel (Album Version)
11. Love and Attraction (Album Version)
12. Sense Of Humor (Album Version)
13. Ego (Album Version)
14. BOY

Cat #: SICP-615
Release Date: September 23, 2004

Aussie Promo Tour Dates
Posted By lssilver on Wednesday, August 25 2004 at 5:41 PM

Darren will be in Australia between September 13 and 20 for promotion of The Tension and The Spark.

Promo will include TV and Radio Interviews as well as selected showcases.

Sunday Life Article Scans
Posted By lssilver on Tuesday, August 24 2004 at 3:53 PM

I have finally gotten around to scanning the Sunday Life Article from the Sun Herald from August 22nd. You can View the Scans in our Gallery!

Higher resolution scans are available if required. They will not be made available online.

#3 Debut for Popular
Posted By lssilver on Sunday, August 22 2004 at 9:21 PM

Popular has debuted at #3 on the ARIA Top 50 Singles chart behind Cosima and Missy Higgins. It has also debuted at #3 on the ARIA Australasian Top 20 Singles chart.

The single has also debuted at #1 on the ARIA Dance Top 20 Chart.

Source: www.aria.com.au

The Tension and The Spark Samples
Posted By lssilver on Sunday, August 22 2004 at 9:21 AM

Head over to Sony Music UK to hear 30 second samples of the tracks from The Tension and The Spark!

Interview Audio Files
Posted By lssilver on Saturday, August 21 2004 at 11:38 AM

Kyle and Jackie O Show - Part 1, Part 2

Nova 93.7 Perth - Download

Darren In Courier Mail
Posted By Lowy on Friday, August 20 2004 at 5:30 PM

There is a full page article in todays Courier Mail about Darren and the new album. The article covers Darrens' feelings on one day becoming a father and features a comment Daniel made to Darren about The Tension & The Spark.

Darren Nominated for Australian of The Year
Posted By lssilver on Thursday, August 19 2004 at 12:11 PM

Search for a new national hero
By DANIEL BRETTIG
19aug04

SINGERS Guy Sebastian, Shannon Noll, Darren Hayes and Delta Goodrem are among the leading nominees for the 2005 Australian of the Year Awards.

But organisers say Ian Thorpe's Athens heroics – just days before the nomination deadline – are sure to give him a chance of taking the award.

"I'm pretty sure we're going to get a few more nominations for Ian because of the Olympics," National Australia Day Council director Warren Pearson said.

"He won Young Australian of the Year in 2000 and, interestingly, the only other person to win that award and the Australian of the Year was Cathy Freeman."

Among the singers, Goodrem has enjoyed a flood of support following her high-profile battle with cancer and runaway musical success at home and in Britain.

The 19-year-old star is eligible for both Young Australian (for 16 to 25 year olds) and Australian of the Year.

Mr Pearson said the support for Goodrem had been phenomenal and was part of a rise in performing arts nominations.

"It is amazing to see such a vast number of nominations for one person," he said.

"Certainly, the number of nominations for people in the performing arts is higher this year, something we welcome."

Inaugural Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian and runner-up Shannon Noll have also received strong support, capping off a year of healthy album sales and public appearances.

Comparative music veteran Darren Hayes has appeared on the list, nominators citing his past success with Savage Garden and his performance of Lost Without You for Delta Goodrem at the 2004 ARIA Awards.

Other nominees include Glen Sargeant, principal of Plumpton High School in New South Wales, which has a program allowing pregnant students to complete their education, and SA wildlife carer Aaron Machado.

Mr Pearson said he wanted to remind the public that nominees do not have to be celebrities.

"There are many Australians who deserve to be recognised and I encourage everyone to get their nominations in quickly," he said.

Nominations for the awards close on Friday.

Source: The Advertiser

RSS News Feed
Posted By lssilver on Wednesday, August 18 2004 at 3:16 PM

This has been in planning since around Febuary this year and finally available for you all to use ...

You can get the latest news from Darren Hayes Central on your desktop. Visit http://www.darrenhayescentral.com/rss.php for more details on how to make this work for you :)

Australian Radio Interview
Posted By lssilver on Wednesday, August 18 2004 at 12:42 PM

Darren will be interviewed on the 'Kyle and JackieO Show' today from 4pm. The show airs on the Austereo Network around Australia (B105 Brisbane, 2DAYFM Sydney, FOX FM Melbourne, SA FM Adelaide & NX FM Newcastle).

Unfortunately online listening for these stations is not available.

B-Sides Lyrics
Posted By lssilver on Tuesday, August 17 2004 at 3:51 PM

The Lyrics for Popular, Touch and Zero are now available for you to read. Visit the Lyrics page to get them.

Some Videos ...
Posted By lssilver on Tuesday, August 17 2004 at 12:19 PM

Simply The Best - Popular Live

Making of Popular:
Making of the Video Part 1
Making of the Video Part 2

For a single file version of the Making of Popular Click Here! Available in Windows Media and MPEG Formats!

Thanks to Maggz and Kay for working out the hosting for the Making of Popular!

Australian Promo Tour
Posted By lssilver on Monday, August 16 2004 at 5:48 PM

Darren will be in Australia to promote 'The Tension and The Spark' during the week beginning September 13, 2004.

There is currently no information on what sort of promo Darren will do while in Australia, however we will let you know as soon as we know anything.

Popular Out Monday!
Posted By lssilver on Friday, August 13 2004 at 5:28 PM

For all of you Aussie fans don't forget that Popular will be available this coming Monday, August 16th! Don't forget to pick up both CDs (B-Sides and Remixes) to help the single chart as high as possible :)

For those of you who are outside Australia and want to get a hold of the singles you can order yourself a copy here!

From The D-Zine - Darren in Denmark and Norway
Posted By lssilver on Thursday, August 12 2004 at 4:24 PM

12th August 2004 - Darren in Denmark and Norway Next Week

Darren will be in Denmark and Norway next week. During the three day trip He will be performing live in Copenhagen for 'The Voice' radio's 20th Birthday Party, PARTY På PLÆNEN, on August 16th 2004 at Tivoli Gardens. Darren is scheduled to be onstage at 10.50pm.
More info can be found [Here]

The event is going to be filmed and broadcast at a later date in Sweden and Norway.

Darren will also be doing interviews in Copenhagen and Oslo for :
Rundfunk Magazine
Vi Unge
Ekstra Bladet
12-17
Sky Radio
Soren McGuire for P3
Radio Viborg
Radio ABC
Skala FM
Topp Magazine
VG

Source: D-Zine

Album Cover: The Tension and The Spark
Posted By lssilver on Tuesday, August 10 2004 at 4:51 PM

Thanks to the D-Zine for posting it :)

The Tension and The Spark UK Release
Posted By lssilver on Tuesday, August 10 2004 at 4:49 PM

The UK release has officially been delayed one week until September 13th (from September 6th).

Latest Updates
Posted By lssilver on Saturday, August 7 2004 at 5:50 PM

UPCOMING INTERVIEWS/PERFORMANCES

Darren is currently busy on the road promoting the new single and album and to keep you up to date we've got a list of all forthcoming appearances and interviews for you to tune into!...

Signal 1 Acoustic Set - 8th August: Stoke area no online listening available.

GWR FM Interview the breakfast show with Bush and Troy from 7am - 9th August
http://gwrfmbristol.musicradio.com/homepage.jsp

Late Night Love Interview and acoustic set from 10pm - 11th August
http://www.musicradio.com - just pick a station to listen online its broadcast accross the network.

GWR FM Free Concert - 12th August: http://gwrfmbristol.musicradio.com

Simply The Best - 14th August on ITV: Pre-recorded Performance of Pop!ular

T4 - 16th August on Channel 4: Pre-recorded performance of Pop!ular

GMTV - 20th August on ITV: Interview and performance

Pride Manchester - 29th August: http://www.manchesterpride.com

G-A-Y, London - 4th September: http://www.g-a-y.co.uk

The Pulse Party In The Park - 5th September: http://www.pulse.co.uk/htm/pitp/pip_index.htm

Source: Email from Sony UK

UK Popular Release Delayed
Posted By lssilver on Friday, August 6 2004 at 7:20 PM

The release of Popular in the UK has been delayed by one week until August 30th.

Popular Australian CD1 Cover
Posted By lssilver on Friday, August 6 2004 at 7:03 PM

More High Resolution Pics!

Popular Samples @ Sony Australia
Posted By lssilver on Wednesday, August 4 2004 at 5:48 PM

Head over to Sony Music Australia's Website to listen to samples of the Popular remixes from the forthcoming Australian Single!

CD1 Samples including B-Sides

Popular Australian Release Moved Forward
Posted By lssilver on Monday, August 2 2004 at 8:07 PM

2nd August 2004 - Australian 'Pop!ular' Single Released Week Early

We have just received confirmation that the Australian retail release of 'Pop!ular' is now going to be August 16 2004. This is one week ahead of the original release date.
Great news for Australian Fans!

Source: D-Zine

Australian Popular Tracklisting
Posted By lssilver on Monday, August 2 2004 at 2:16 PM

POPULAR: CD 1
1. POP!ULAR RADIO EDIT
2. TOUCH
3. ZERO
4. POP!ULAR (RICH BITCH MIX)

POPULAR: CD 2 - The Mixes
1. POPULAR
2. POPULAR (JASON'S GLOBAL CLUB MIX)
3. POPULAR (ALMIGHTY REMIX)
4. POPULAR (JOHNNY BUDZ EXTENDED MIX)
5. POPULAR (GUIDO OSORIO CLUB MIX)

Click Here To Pre-Order Your Copies!!

Source: HMV and Soundworld

Darren Injured in Glasgow
Posted By lssilver on Sunday, August 1 2004 at 5:18 PM

Truly, Madly, Deeply Painful

Pop hunk Darren Hayes was rushed to hospital yesterday after scalding himself in a bizarre accident in his hotel room. The former frontman who had a top five hit with Truly Madly Deeply was left in agony after spilling near boiling water down his chest. Darren was grooming himself with a facial spa at Glasgow's Moat House when the accident happened. A source said yesterday: I don't know how he managed to injure himself with a facial spa, "You sit it on a table and put your face in the top - it's that simple. But instead Darren had apparently tipped it up and the hot water went all down him from his neck to the top of his groin. "He was in a great deal of pain and had ice packed on to the burns.But it was clear he was going to need more than that and the ambulance was called"

The 32 year old Aussie singer lined up for pop bash Party in the Park in Oxford tomorrow was taken to Glasgow Western Infirmary. Darren was later discharged after treatment and his entourage immediately checked out of the Moat House.

Source: The Scottish Sun Newspaper.

Info From The D-Zine:

1st August 2004 - Darren Is Fine

To Clarify rumours, Darren is fine and well.

He was indeed burned from boiling water from his VOCAL steamer, which is a device he and most singers use to hydrate the voice before performances.

The unit tipped over accidentally and Darren was treated for first degreeburns to his chest.

He is absolutely fine and will continue on his promotion schedule.
He extends his many thanks to the Glasgow Western and the Ambulance crewfor their assistance.

Heaven Performance Report
Posted By lssilver on Sunday, August 1 2004 at 2:55 PM

Thanks to Raj Rudolph for sending in this report about the performance at London's Heaven Nightclub.

"Hi - Just a quick report that Darren put on a great club appearance at Heaven nightclub in London tonite. He sang three songs - Insatiable (the calderone remix), Darkness and of course Popular which was the Almighty remix. The show was complete with funky graphics, industrial type dancers and lots of cheekiness during Popular. The only instrument used onstage was an apple iBook and and e-jay controlling the tunes...It was absolutley brilliant. I am looking forward to his appearance at G.A.Y. next week as he is rumored to be doing a full live show which isn't unusual for the the club."