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Darren's 22nd posting - 30 July, 2000
SINGLE CHANGE IN THE U.S..AFFIRMATION TO BE NEW SINGLE
Hey there..
Well...call it fan pressure, the fact that it exploded in the uk or that we are performing it in the closing ceremonies of the Olympics this year... but we are changing our single in America...literally a week before Hold Me was due to go to radio - we've switched to AFFIRMATION.
And I have to tell you.... I'M SOOOOO GLAD!
Hold Me was never really my first choice and I've been dying to have an uptempo track at radio... and here it is.
Stand by for more details but that's the skinny to date.
Now all we have to do is get CHAINED TO YOU out there AFTER this one.
Anyone for Chained as the next single in the Uk? hehehehehe
Hey...gotta say that our BOSTON show was one of the best of my career.
Incredible vibe.
Great audience.
Magical night.
O.K..
Big Hug
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Darren's 23rd posting - Monday, 8 August, 2000
Well..
We have a couple of days off THANK GOD and I'm chilling here in Buffalo. I had no idea what to expect until our taxi EXPLODED on the way to the movies. Then the replacement taxi who came to rescue us, wouldn't drive until he was sure his buddy was ok. Believe me..his buddy was fine! It was just overheated and everything was fine..but when our party politely suggested that perhaps our rescue taxi might want to GET A HUSSLE ON!! they were very offended. We were lectured and told that the money wasn't important. It was about HELPING everyone. Hmmmm... our replacement taxi wasn't HELPING he was just WAITING and shooting the breeze but erhem!!! Anyway....we FINALLY got to the movies. At the conclusion of "What Lies Beneath" we tried to order a taxi but were told they take approximately 2 hours on a Monday night. When our driver did arrive he thought we were from AUSTRIA and spoke wonderful English for people from EUROPE!!! HAHAHA..
O.K....so it was an adventure.
How you doin?
Don't you just love 'Music' by Madonna?
I do.
WE'RE OFFICIALLY PERFORMING AFFIRMATION AT THE SYDNEY OLYPICS..!! Whoo Hoo.
Caught up with my fave NSyncher Joey in NYC.
He's so cool.
What a great show.
Awright! I'm outta here.
Loves..
D
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Darren's 24th posting - 12 August, 2000
I just love days off.
I get to sleep in. I get to rest my voice!
We're trying to find a pool and somewhere to hang out by the sun today. Wish us luck.
We drove all through mountains last night on our way through WV and it was BUMPY.
So today, I'm just takin' it easy.
That's it!
Take care..
xD
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Darren's 25th posting - 16 August, 2000
Hey..
I'm in Kansas City btw and loving it.
I never really new anything about it. But it's so charming and beautiful and the people are so nice. Anyway... I thought I'd answer some random questions I've seen people ask over the last few months on here that never get answered..or things people want to know. First of all nope, I don't read the posts a lot because THERE ARE SO MANY!! But I appreciate your interest. Actually I know it sounds like such a cliche but I really do love the way you guys are SO SUPPORTIVE of us. Believe me I'm aware that without you none of this exists. So simply.. Thankyou.
Anyway... answers to long unanswered q's.
No my finger isn't broken or my nail black. Sometimes I paint the thumb nail of my left hand with nailpolish. Sometimes it's purple..blue..glitter.. whatever. I just do it sometimes. There will never be a commercially available video of our first Australian videos because I hated them. They were shot before we had a record deal and I much prefer the ones the rest of the world got to see.
Yes it's true that at the end of this tour Daniel and I will experiment individually for a while.
No this doesn't mean the band has SPLIT UP.
Yes I do get tired doing all the press.
The next single in Europe is still not decided yet. I wanted it to be Chained To You. The record company wanted Hold Me. We'll see. I'm sure both will see the light of day one day.. but you WAIT UNTIL YOU HEAR THE VIDEO IDEA FOR CHAINED TO YOU!!! Whoo HOo!!!!
Most of the stuff written about me and Star Wars is complete bull.
I'm thinking of moving back to New York.
I'm very happy at the moment.
Yes I'm single.
No I don't like being single.
Yes I'm happy with my body.
No I don't like it when people suggest I"m overweight. I think about the fans I've met who are unhappy with the way they look...and who suffer hideous eating disorders and I just want to say I LOVE YOU..YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL THE WAY YOU ARE.
I've been doing Yoga for ages now.
I love it.
It has changed my life.
But then again so have all of you.
This tour and group of people I'm working with are so wonderful. I really believe we're meant to be together here and now and that we're teaching eachother something.
I think there really is a Texan date.
I'm not sure what's happening with it.
We're setting up Europe at the moment and we're planning to play pretty much everywhere.
Yes we intend playing South Africa.
Yes we intend playing Mexico.
I'm not sure if we're going to Brazil but I really want to because it's one of my fave places in the world mostly because I love the culture.
When I said that lead singer from Hanson sang like a mofo it was a compliment. He does. He rocks.
Yes I enjoy BSB, Nsync and Ms Spears.
But my fave music is always older stuff.
I am obsessed with Madonna's MUSIC.
I love you.
But I gotta sleep.
xx
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Darren's 26th posting - 24 August, 2000
Hey all..
I'm in Denver and LOVING it.
We had a very long drive from Detroit to here..so I'm kinda enjoying not moving for a while. I just bought remixes of MUSIC by Madonna and I love them. But you all know I love the song so it's no biggie. I met some really incredible people recently who are BEATING the battle against eating disorders and I wanted to say (they know who they are..) that I'm still so very proud of you.
Remember.. your most attractive features are your heart and soul.. not the shell, but the spirit contained within.
Anyway.. looking forward to getting to Canada again..(this week!) and the West Coast of the u.s. My folks are coming over so I'm going to have fun with them. Thanks for remembering Lee's birthday.. he appreciated it very much.
Well.. I'm about to head off and have some fun.
Take care!!
Oh...btw.. we're having an online chat here soon.. and I'm going to get Carla to get a list of your most wanted answers to questions you'd ask if you were a journalist and I'll post the responses on here. It's ALL happening!
xD
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Darren's 27th posting - 30 August, 2000
TEXAS
Hello Rockstars..
Well...I'm here in Edmonton and feeling much better. I had some kind of flu/cold that really affected me in Denver. It was pretty freaky... I had to use oxygen between songs in the Colorado shows (due to the high altitude..)... I'm not sure if anyone knew in the audience.. but it was really difficult singing while wanting to basically collapse. But hey.. did it.. Now my ears are just really blocked (huh? Whaddya say? hehe).
Anyway.... I just wanted to explain why there is not Texas date. We were unable to secure a deal with a promoter to bring the show there. It sounds very complicated but it's not really. Every city has a promoter (a company) that 'buys' the show and 'sells' it. We've been negotiating with promoters for 6 months to secure the U.S tour. It's a logistical nightmare sometimes.. getting the date, the venue and the deal that you need to be able to afford to bring a show to your town. In Texas it's just a case of bad timing.. as the only possible opportunity to bring the show there was when we are on our way to Australia to perform at the Olympics.
It's not personal.
It's just not possible.
I want to thank the fans who were intelligent , sophisticated and mature enough to understand this.
As always..and with love
Darren
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Darren's 28th posting - 3 September, 2000
Your questions answered by moi....meu...me!
Hey spacecadets..
We are indeed arranging an online chat at somepoint... Carla, Leonie and I are working out the details and will tell you as soon as we know more. Thanks for all of your questions and now..ta da! I'm going to answer them. There were some questions you've been asking that didn't end up on this list so I thought i'd answer them anyway.
The 'solo' thing.. Actually this is largely due to Daniel's desire to take time off from SG and do studio work. It started ages ago with him needing a break and wanting to concentrate on tinkering around in the studio. He's started a music label and signed an act and is very involved in it. I'm sure you'll hear about it soon. I'm very proud of him. He's been writing for his band Halogen and others for a while now. I obviously don't want to take years off so ages ago decided I would contiue making music until we decided when/if there'd be a new sg album. Don't freak out! We're happy and the best of friends and actually closer than ever.
We're not calling it a break up. Just a break and a 'we'll see'. Look.. Bands like Fleetwood Mac always had their albums and Stevie Nicks ones.. Mel C.. the Spice Girls.. Wham..George Michael..(ooh that's a bad example isn't it? They split up!)..
Even Eurythmics are still making albums today.. although had their stages of separation. After this tour we intend to do our own thang and we'll see what happens. We'd appreciate your support and hope you don't take it as a BREAK UP... We're going to grow for a while and see what happens. Will there be another SG album? I'd never say never but certainly not next.
Are you all alive? Breathing. You're all so dramatic and Gosh I love that! I want to say a huge thankyou in general to all of you for you love and dedication. I still can't take it serioulsy when I see your dedications, posters and even your online signatures
that portray me/us as angels or some kind of sex objects because I see myself as a really normal guy clowning around. I actually don't take myself as seriously as you might think and often have a laugh at myself more than you'd know. I'm really looking forward to sharing my new music with you and opening up my heart further. I'd like to think that you're attraction to the music is more than just physical..that it's cerebral and emotional as well and that you'll look forward as I do to the future. I'd also appreciate it if we could just stop focus on the 'end' fears and really enjoy this year. There's so much stuff to look forward to. We are performing Affirmation in the closing ceremonies of the Olympics... and then straight afterwards there'll be a free concert in the Domain (park in Sydney) that we expect 60,000 people to attend. You all rock and most days I don't feel worthy of the attention but just try to do good things with it. Rather than sign every single autograph I'd rather I inspire you or entertain and lift your spirits.
Anyway... here are the answers.
*Most embarrassing moment?
Falling offstage. In Brisbane 1998. In Spain in 1997. It was bad! How can you recover from that? You can't. I also regret most of my long hair moments except the I wan you u.s vid. Loved that hair.
*Most interesting/unusual gift from a fan?
Recently received a timeline booklet of my entire career..(in Vancouver) that had everything.. every single event of my career documented. Also the inspiration from Jennifer in Toronto. She knows who she is.. but she is brave and so special. I am so proud of all of the people I'm met who struggel with disease or violence and still survive and THRIVE.
*Favorite board game?
I don't really like games. Seriously.
Perhaps a Brazillian card game called MAU MAU which is Portuguese for BAD BAD! hehe..
*Favorite colognes? Favorite womens perfume?
My fave colgnes are always changing. I don't wear D&G as much anymore. I have a new one. I still love it. In general I think these things are really private and special and should remain a mystery. Generally I love woody and earthy scents.
*What is the best concert you have ever been to?
eurythmics peace tour.
u2's zoo tv
michael jackson's bad tour
*What do you think you would be doing if you weren't in the music industry?
I'd be a teacher and a daddy
*Favorite childhood TV show?
wonderwoman, scoobydoo cartoon, smurfs cartoon. I liked books more. C S Lewis.. the adventures of narnia. If you like Harry Potter...get the real deal in THE LION THE WHICH AND THE WARDROBE. Very cool.
*What is one thing you couldn't live without?
Love.
I don't just mean romantic.
From friends..family.
*What are some of your favorite movies? (other than Star Wars..haha).
Steel Magnolias
Beaches
Raiders of the lost ark
Parenthood
*Favorite smell?
Baby skin.
*What is you biggest fear?
Death. Not mine. But the impact that it has when you lose someone you love... and how I would deal with it.
*What is your favorite Savage Garden song?
I'll Bet He Was Cool.
I'm thinking of re-doing it one day.
*What is your least favorite Savage Garden song?
There are a few.
Truly is not one of my faves because I'm so sick of singing it. But I know I'll sing it for the rest of my life and now I sing it and get happy for the people who's song it has become. It's not mine anymore. It belongs to the lovers of the world.
I don't enjoy A thousand words or Promises very much.
*Favorite Christmas Carol?
I don't have one.
I think they're all pretty corny corny.
*What would be your message to our first Alien visitors?
It gets better
*What do you think is your greatest acheivement so far?
Personal, spiritual growth. Developing compassion for my self and others.
*If you could interview anyone...who would it be?
Michael Jackson
*Favorite drinks?
Starbucks Decaf coffee... caramel whatsitsname.. I can't spell it...!
I love milk! I love smoothies and I love water because it is the blood for my voice.
*Favorite foods?
healthy things.
fave meal would be something like a grilled chicken breast..grilled vegetabeles and steamed rice. But if I'm eating out.. I love Italian... I love Mexican.. Thai.. Indian!!
If you're going to twist my arm.. I adore popcorn at movies with reeses pieces dropped into the box.
*What is the best and worst part about being famous?
Best part..
Strangers tell you they love (pick anything about yourself..)
Worst part..
Strangers tell you they love (pick anything about yourself)
*If you could change your name, what would you pick?
I wouldn't.
I like being me.
I always loved my middle name because it was my grandfathers.
But Stanley just ain't that hip is it?
*What actor would you choose to play YOU in a movie?
someone gorgeous who looks absolutely nothing like me! haha..
*Do you ever get nervous before concerts?
..yeah.. more with anticipation. I get excited more than anything. I use that energy to put out.
*What are you looking forward to doing when the tour is over?
Spending time at home. Finishing the songs I'm working on. Getting more into Yoga.. really studying it. Finishing my screenplay.
Finding love. PLEASE!!
*If you could be female for one day, what would you do as one?
Talk about Darren Hayes to a group of strangers. Then possibly find out what the inside of a femail toilet looks like. I'm convinced women's toilets are HUGE because it always takes them sooo long in there!
*What is the biggest audience you have ever played to and was it overwhelming?
Party in the Park was big. Possibly 60'000 or so. I think the olympics is going to be the largest one we'll ever do.
*Do you have recurring dreams?
Nope. I fly a lot though. Mostly just up.. I rarely go forward.. I just shoot up.
*What is the first concert you ever went to?
Alison Moyet Festival Hall Brisbane.
*Do you sing in the shower?
Every day without exception
*Favorite actors? Male and female.
Male.. Raph Fiennes
Female.. Ellen DeGeneres
*Best year of your life so far?
this one..
*Do you ever get sick of being asked questions?
No...
Thanks..I love you..
xD
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Darren's 29th posting - 7 September, 2000
CALIFORNICATION
Well..here I am in L.A... my parents flew over from OZ to be on this part of the tour...and I've had the best time with them at home..relaxing. I drove to work at the SFO concert and it rocked.
Oh..about the hair. It isn't orange. At least not anymore! Actually that was a moment for one day... it actually photographed alot different to what it was.. if you ask fans who were actually there I don't think I looked like Orange Julius.. but hey... I definitely don't now.
I'm happy to say that it's officially just very normal and kind of a sandy/dirty blonde. It's taken me ages to grow out that black hair dye.. and none of you have been aware that it's actually been fake color on my hair for months to make the roots (a natural dark ash blonde) match the ends..(a very unnatural jet black). It's been taking me ages before every show to 'paint' the color on for the show..and then wash it out. So anyway... the 'orange' period was just a stage to gradually remove the last remnants of black and by the SFO show it was all gloriously...GONE!! HAHA!!
My mother said I looked like her little boy again.
If you watch Jay Leno you'll see.
It's just my natural color with some blonde tips.
Anyway.. just thought I'd clear that up.
I've left black.
I ain't ever goin' back!!
Love
D
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Darren's 30th posting - 10 September, 2000
Viva Las Vegas Baby Yeah
Here I am in the gambling capital of the world. The Devil says hi by the way.
I loved the L.A show. It was possibly the best show we've done so far. Walter A got up on stage and performed 2 beds with me. I loved that show.
I've decided that everytime we do the best shows in our careers they will always get badly reviewed. Honestly... it's actually making me laugh now because it's our in joke.. we do a show that everyone agrees is FANTASTIC... and I say "You watch..we'll get a bad review"... AND WE DO!! Hahaha.
Well..honestly... I'm crying all the way to my bank account. A sold out arena full of screaming fans obviously means the show sucks!!
Please don't get too defensive for us. I love it when you do.. but generally I just ignore it now.
I've decided that all of my idols had YEARS of bad reviews..(some still get them) and it didn't stop them.
What I think is incredible is that someone can dismiss a. my singing ability (oh yeah he sang great..but I didn't like the stage..) and b. the genre (it's POP people..!!) and then c. GET ALL THE DETAILS WRONG. Erhem!
I'm glad you're all adjusted to my new hair now. Gosh.. that was dramatic wasn't it?
Europe..LOVELY Europe.. Ok.. dates are coming soon.. but I can tell you that there are dates in England, Ireland, Sweden, Italy, France YES!! WE'RE PLAYING IN PARIS!! Actually the tour BEGINS in Paris.. (Hello Sam!!) and 3 dates in South Africa. There are also 3 dates in MEXICO!! This is roughly scheduled in November through December so stay tuned for details.
I want to thank all of our North American fans for such an incredible ride.. you have made us feel so special and welcome and we love you. Ditto for Australia and Japan. Now on to the rest of the world!
Take care
with love
Darren
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Darren's 31st posting - 12 September, 2000
Disapointed Vegas Fans
I don't think I've ever responded to a particular post before this moment.. but I'm afraid I have to defend myself in this occasion. In reference to the post about the Vegas fans who claimed I 'yelled at them'... this, simply did not happen. I would urge you or anyone who thinks that I would do this to read my very old post about meeting your idols. And in this particular instance..understand that you simply scared me! What you didn't write in your post is that you were all ON THE ACTUAL FLOOR of our hotel room until all hours of the morning..not just in the lobby... Whether it offends you or not, you have to understand that this is not really cool. It made me and my family (yes I was with my Mother and Father) feel very uncomfortable. Of course I don't feel like meeting people at 2.30 in the morning in the privacy of my hotel. And we're not talking the lobby here.. we're talking waiting on the actual floor outside our rooms. I was clear about my feelings but I wasn't rude. I just avoided you. The next morning you literally SPRUNG out at me when I jumped out of the elevator. To be honest every single member of the band commented on the experience of having people camping on the actual floor of our hotel. I mean.. you were all on the 34th floor in the lounges watching every single move we made. It's like.. every single human being needs FIVE MINUTES to regroup.. or shut down and just BE. I was feeling very introverted and really wanted to be alone so tried to go about my business (on my day off) to meet my family by the pool. I decided that I should turn around and say hello when I saw another 3 people running at me. I remember the comment about the photo album and was about to look at the photos when I got rushed and yes, freaked out. I did NOT yell. I said, and I quote "I'm really late to see my family..I'm sorry I have to go" and did.
What I don't understand, is... If I write the music.. perform it for you and give 100%.. why do you then expect me to be available 24 hours a day? No one can live up to these expectations.
I don't claim to be a hero. Or perfect. But I'm not an asshole and I really object to being publicly slammed. That, really, hurts.
As I said earlier, I don't usually respond to individual posts, but this instance is not how I remember it and as someone who tries very hard to give all I can to my fans I have to defend myself.
Thanks to all the people who understand the normality of being a living breathing feeling person and not a machine. I could be all toothy grins and insincere "I love you too's" but that, by definition, would make me plastic.
Take care
Darren
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Darren's 32nd posting - 12 September, 2000
Debbi....Fans....Me!
Ok..I can NOT believe I'm doing this. hahaha!! This is so pathetic. Here I am responding. Am I hooked? This, seriously...is the last time. I could get hooked on this and I refuse to. And.. also I honestly believe that there needs to be space between me and you. Generally I don't lurk because I want this to be your world and frankly...in an objective forum..I'm not going to like everything that's written. I could get offended or hurt so like bad reviews I try not to indulge.
So the long and the short of it is... I think I'm not going to make a habit of posting this much..or this personally. Of course I'm going to update and post.. but I'm going to post about my goings on..rather than what goes on here. But since I've started... here we go!
so..Dyan..you sweetheart... I've NEVER read any post that says Darren DON'T READ. Honestly. That would be like reading someone's letter. So chill Grrrll!
Debbi.. honestly.. now I'm putting it all together now.
Yes I got a shirt and a bucket along with Daniel's beer etc. Actually I WAS THE ONE who gave it to him as both ended up in my room. I had no idea it was from the same people who 'heckled me' in the lobby calling me a bsb!! The deal is.. I didn't even think you guys were fans. I thought you were taking the crapolla out of me! The truth is I was embarrassed. So.. thanks for the shirt..(for the record it's a john lennon imagine one with orignal artwork and it's beautiful..). Please understand guys.. along with all the things I've explained about my energy... my shyness (yes I actually am off stage) and my emotions.. I'M A DIZZY IDIOT most of the time. I generally don't assume that if you're in a lobby you're here to see me.. (see how embarrassing it can be when you assume.. superstars and cannonballs doco with me jumping off a plane ASSUMING the media where there to see me.. and they WEREN'T).
Do you know how many times I have people come up to me in hotels and say.."WHO ARE YOU?"....OR.."Can I get your autograph? I don't know who you are but my friend says you're famous..". So unless it happens spontaneously.. I'm not going to go around hi fiving and slapping every person I see. And yes..sometimes I do have the flu..look like crud and don't feel up to it. I'm rarely 'mad'.. usually just 'sad' and know I'll dissapoint you if you meet me.
Anyway..it's way too late here.... I'm way too close to this topic and I"m way over responding. It's been an interesting discussion and now I'm off the the land of elusive popstars for a while. Even I'm getting sick of me!
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