http://www.darrenhayes.com/
I wonder if this is the artwork for the new single So Beautiful? [img]smile.gif[/img]
Janie xx
<font color="#000000" size="1">[ September 07, 2005 04:41 PM: Message edited by: DarrensPassion ]</font>
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http://www.darrenhayes.com/
I wonder if this is the artwork for the new single So Beautiful? [img]smile.gif[/img]
Janie xx
<font color="#000000" size="1">[ September 07, 2005 04:41 PM: Message edited by: DarrensPassion ]</font>
I like it [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img]
But why does it say 'Darren Hayes of Savage Garden'? Last time I checked, he's been a solo artist for years now. Unless they've decided to raise SG back from the dead, that line is unnecessary (I can't spell this word to save my life!).
Or is this just b/c of the best of album?
I'd say it's a marketing ploy Ivana. An awful lot of people still don't know who Darren is unless Savage Garden is mentioned in conjunction with his name. It's obviously to raise awareness of his public profile.
Janie xx
<font color="#000000" size="1">[ September 07, 2005 04:31 PM: Message edited by: DarrensPassion ]</font>
If it helps, why not. Although, I think that people who know about SG know who Darren is. At some point they'll have to cut the cord.
Oh yeah Ivana, fans of SG will know who Darren is but since this single is going to be featured on the Best of Album, I think this is primarily geared towards people who aren't necessarily huge fans of them and probably have neither album of theirs.
Janie xx
I like it too (conveys tranquility) and I agree with Janie about it being a smart marketing ploy, lol, add the 'SG link' as required [img]wink.gif[/img]
<font color="#000000" size="1">[ September 07, 2005 10:29 PM: Message edited by: BarbT ]</font>
I love it.. its all moody and atmospheric!!
I love the words "of savage garden" makes me happy to see and also makes me *smirk* along with steen LOL!!!!
Kat
*is also smirking* [img]wink.gif[/img]
Lovely colours and very atmospheric. [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img]
The only slight criticism I have of this is shouldn't it read formerly of Savage Garden? Otherwise people not so familiar with SG or DH might think they are still an operational entity? It could be construed as a slightly misleading? Or is it? [img]graemlins/devil.gif[/img]
Janie xx
<font size="3" face="Tempus sans ITC, Papyrus,Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That's the first thing I wondered too...I can understand the whole marketing angle of associating the two names, and yet... It's almost like we've stepped back in time four years into a parallel universe. This is how it should have been when Darren went solo. But hell, has it got me intrigued now! I'm pretty sure we're being gently teased...getting tiny tasters like this.Quote:
Originally posted by DarrensPassion:
The only slight criticism I have of this is shouldn't it read formerly of Savage Garden? Otherwise people not so familiar with SG or DH might think they are still an operational entity? It could be construed as a slightly misleading? Or is it? [img]graemlins/devil.gif[/img]
Janie xx
I must say that the picture is lovely - wonders if it truly the single cover.
<font size="3" face="Tempus sans ITC, Papyrus,Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Oooh! Stop getting my hopes up! [img]tongue.gif[/img] lolQuote:
Originally posted by DarrensPassion:
The only slight criticism I have of this is shouldn't it read formerly of Savage Garden? Otherwise people not so familiar with SG or DH might think they are still an operational entity? It could be construed as a slightly misleading? Or is it? [img]graemlins/devil.gif[/img]
Janie xx
http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smilies...ossfingers.gif http://ubb.empireonline.co.uk/images...ns/augen14.gif
LOL I think I'm teasing you and playing Devil's Advocate [img]tongue.gif[/img]
I must say that I do love the colours and the imagery though [img]smile.gif[/img] Very moody and atmospheric.
Janie xx
<font size="3" face="Tempus sans ITC, Papyrus,Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">LOL Janie it wouldnt surprise me if that word "formerly" was quickly slotted in. As you say as is it would lead a person to believe that he belongs to Savage Garden and is just doing a solo project.Quote:
Originally posted by DarrensPassion:
The only slight criticism I have of this is shouldn't it read formerly of Savage Garden? Otherwise people not so familiar with SG or DH might think they are still an operational entity? It could be construed as a slightly misleading? Or is it? [img]graemlins/devil.gif[/img]
Janie xx
I love the picture though and I hope its got something to do with the single.
Kat
<font size="3" face="Tempus sans ITC, Papyrus,Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">*mutters something about that being a shame that it's not true*Quote:
Originally posted by Kattitude:
..... As you say as is it would lead a person to believe that he belongs to Savage Garden and is just doing a solo project.
Kat
[img]wink.gif[/img]
<font size="3" face="Tempus sans ITC, Papyrus,Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">*mutters something about that being a shame that it's not true*Quote:
Originally posted by Twizzle:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Tempus sans ITC, Papyrus,Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="3" face="Tempus sans ITC, Papyrus,Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Kattitude:
..... As you say as is it would lead a person to believe that he belongs to Savage Garden and is just doing a solo project.
Kat
[img]wink.gif[/img] </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="3" face="Tempus sans ITC, Papyrus,Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">*Shouts out REAL LOUD that it's a shame it's not true*
I like the new front page, just a shame the layout of the rest of it is still the same.
<font color="#000000" size="1">[ September 08, 2005 07:54 AM: Message edited by: xenomania ]</font>
Kristy's take on the picture...it's all gloomy and depressing. She also said it's time they did something about the rest of the site, that p** colour is yuk! Amen to that!
For what it's worth I also think 'formerly of SG' is more apt
I must say that I do like the colours and the imagery. It's all moody and atmospheric. Kind of puts me in mind of Mine. It does seem slightly odd not to have a picture of Darren on the front but maybe he wants people to focus more on the music than the man. Damn I'm ever more hungry now just to hear this song! The storm clouds I think might indicate that this song is full of deep, conflicting and contrasting emotions, much like Darren himself. I'm not sure this is going to be a ballad in the sense of a pure love song. I think that ongoing theme of unrequited love or a love which is always unattainable might be the subject matter here.
Janie xx
is also eagerly anticipating this new song (Darren's voice and real instruments...yum) and I like that Darren's photo is not in the picture.
I've come to the conclusion that I must feel at peace in a storm to feel tranquil looking at that amazing pic [img]graemlins/hmmm.gif[/img]
<font size="3" face="Tempus sans ITC, Papyrus,Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">^^^ My thoughts exactly Janie. I really hope its true... I would love song more leaning towards the likes of Mine than a pure love song. I am hoping that the atmospheric cover is an indication of this direction.Quote:
Originally posted by DarrensPassion:
I must say that I do like the colours and the imagery. It's all moody and atmospheric. Kind of puts me in mind of Mine. It does seem slightly odd not to have a picture of Darren on the front but maybe he wants people to focus more on the music than the man. Damn I'm ever more hungry now just to hear this song! The storm clouds I think might indicate that this song is full of deep, conflicting and contrasting emotions, much like Darren himself. I'm not sure this is going to be a ballad in the sense of a pure love song. I think that ongoing theme of unrequited love or a love which is always unattainable might be the subject matter here.
Janie xx
Kat
the "of Savage Garden" line makes me wanna smirk, for reasons that may be complicated to explain lol
I sure hope they change the rest of the site too.
I notice that the new cover page fits well with our colours here [img]biggrin.gif[/img]
Okay............. the song is up and I'm curious what everyone thinks of it.
*warning!!!! Don't read if you don't want opinions before you have a chance to form your own*
*SERIOUSLY!!! This will give away the song if you read further!!!!*
<font size="1">Well, the fans on the bbs love it and when it's all said and done, that's what counts because their initial reactions are important for many reasons. Oddly, it makes me sad. Not the song; other things ........ frankly, I don't think that I care for the song. It just seems to me to be a step back to sappy love songs, and Darren is better than that. BUT you know what??? In another place and time, I think maybe I would have liked it too. Or at least tried harder to like it. He has a sweet voice and it's a pretty thing. Sort of bland (in my opinion), but pretty enough. </font>
<font color="#000000" size="1">[ September 08, 2005 11:13 PM: Message edited by: Dyan ]</font>
Dyan can I just say that siggy cracked me up!
Now the song, well I closed my eyes and just listened and I could easily get lost in it, felt warm and cosy & his voice so powerful and rich. I do however reserve further judgment till I've heard it all, but off the top of my head classic SG ala affirmation era.
Okay I cant even get the damm front page to load let along play the song
*chucks a major Darren style DIVA tantrum of the highest level*
Kat
awww Kat I hope you get it to work soon, it's still ok for me, however, reading the official bbs's I know a lot of ppl were having probs.
I have now read through the official bbs's and all I can say it's like being hit with a sledgehammer realising just how far 'distanced' I feel from all of it now [img]confused.gif[/img] I can eagerly anticipate but without the heady excitement of days of old...maybe I'm just an ol boring fa*t now [img]tongue.gif[/img]
It would be great if DH com could find a way to preview the whole song like Robbie Williams official site does, but I guess that is in the hands of the record company isn't it? *This is not being ungrateful or critical just a random thought*
<font color="#000000" size="1">[ September 09, 2005 02:19 AM: Message edited by: BarbT ]</font>
Okay finally I got it LOL not that I was worried or anything [img]tongue.gif[/img]
anyhooooooooo my opinion
Its only a 30 second clip so I feel there will be many more layers to this song yet. His voice gets to me and it just infiltrates through to my inner core and I cant help that.
Now it could be a pure love song after all but I was kind of expecting that. Since firstly its got to go on SG greatest hits.. some of their GHS being Truly and IKILY thus you want to capture that market and take it over to solo Darren. Its a single and as much as we all adored Darkness as a single it didnt work. It seems the masses like their love songs. I think thats what they are thinking.. write a love song as big as SGs love song bring the crowds to Darren with that song and that brings sales.
In saying all that I actually enjoyed the song so far. I think theres more to come in the song and if theres not I think it was delibrately chosen to the single for the love song reason.
*goes to listen again* lol
Kat
LOL Kat I've had a few listens too.
Anyway the girls have given it the [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img] & Nicky also made the comment sounds like a SG song.
Did I mention I love the piano [img]smile.gif[/img]
Yeah Barb probably closer to his own albums release date they may do something like that.
bonjovi.com (record company site) put up the clips to the songs for BJs one that is coming this month.
I think since this song is on both albums and a single very soon they are testing the waters with.
<font size="3" face="Tempus sans ITC, Papyrus,Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">^^ me too Barb!!Quote:
Originally posted by BarbT:
LOL Kat I've had a few listens too.
Anyway the girls have given it the [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img] & Nicky also made the comment sounds like a SG song.
Did I mention I love the piano [img]smile.gif[/img]
I am sure there are going to be completely different songs on the album.. but a good ole love ballad always gets people in. Plus I think its in SG-ish vein. I always think the first single on an album is the commercial song they always write for such a purpose. I dont know if the world would be ready for a Mine like song as a first single lol
*edited to add some more * lol
I just wanted to add that I think I can accept it for the reason that TTATS fulfilled in me every bit of angst I needed from him. That and the fact I think this album will have a range of differing emotions in songs coming through.
Plus *rob thomas voice* god help me I'm weak.. I like the actual way he pronounces "darling" lol
Kat
<font color="#000000" size="1">[ September 09, 2005 02:32 AM: Message edited by: Kattitude ]</font>
Ooooooh! I absolutely love it! [img]graemlins/heart.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/heart.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/heart.gif[/img]
His voice sounds sublime and it's got....well, it's got REAL instruments too! What's not to like?! [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img]
*goes off to listen to it again*
OMG I love it, it's brilliant.
The first menal image I got whern I heard the beginning was Daniel Jones strumming away on his guitar!!How weird is that?!
10/10 Darren.. it's fantastic from what I've heard already and I want to hear the whole thing NOW!! [img]redface.gif[/img]
[img]graemlins/heart.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/heart.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/heart.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/heart.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/heart.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/heart.gif[/img]
There is nothing more to say!!!!!!!
*is over the moon*!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Janie xx
I really want to hear the whole thing now. The clip just teases us..Plus I have listened to the clip a heap of times now [img]graemlins/heart.gif[/img]
Oh Donna yeah I like your way of thinking..its great to have that music behind it isnt it??
Kat
<font size="3" face="Tempus sans ITC, Papyrus,Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I could just picture Daniel swaying, doing his dramatic strum on the guitar then taking the step back like he used to do. It does sound so SG-ish.Quote:
Originally posted by Kattitude:
I really want to hear the whole thing now. The clip just teases us..Plus I have listened to the clip a heap of times now [img]graemlins/heart.gif[/img]
Oh Donna yeah I like your way of thinking..its great to have that music behind it isnt it??
Kat
I too can't wait to hear all this song, I LOVE IT,jeez I've come all over all bopperish like a 12 year old McFly fan!!!!... will someone slap me in the face with a wet kipper please pmsl!!
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<font size="3" face="Tempus sans ITC, Papyrus,Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I could just picture Daniel swaying, doing his dramatic strum on the guitar then taking the step back like he used to do. It does sound so SG-ish.Quote:
Originally posted by Donna_33:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Tempus sans ITC, Papyrus,Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="3" face="Tempus sans ITC, Papyrus,Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Kattitude:
I really want to hear the whole thing now. The clip just teases us..Plus I have listened to the clip a heap of times now [img]graemlins/heart.gif[/img]
Oh Donna yeah I like your way of thinking..its great to have that music behind it isnt it??
Kat
I too can't wait to hear all this song, I LOVE IT,jeez I've come all over all bopperish like a 12 year old McFly fan!!!!... will someone slap me in the face with a wet kipper please pmsl!!
[img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]biggrin.gif[/img] </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="3" face="Tempus sans ITC, Papyrus,Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">LMFAO!!! I am sure your sanity will return one day
ooooh yeah I loved the way Daniel use to do that step forward go the guitar and then step back.. awww misses the Daniel influence
Kat
*reads the replies* There you go, ladies ............. the man may have gone to the well and came up with what people will love.
Barb, thanks! A woman I work with put a small sign at her desk with what is now my sig, and I laughed all day as a result.
(Still thinks it's a sappy love song. LOL)
Oops, jumped the gun. [img]redface.gif[/img] Can't delete my post though. Persons in control, please feel free to do that for me.
*Climbs back into hole to read everyone's first thoughts*
<font size="3" face="Tempus sans ITC, Papyrus,Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">LOL Dyan I am not a big fan of sappy love songs... never have been. BUt I think its a single for a reason as the masses love these types of songs. I feel for pretty certain there will be better songs on the album.Quote:
Originally posted by Dyan:
*reads the replies* There you go, ladies ............. the man may have gone to the well and came up with what people will love.
Barb, thanks! A woman I work with put a small sign at her desk with what is now my sig, and I laughed all day as a result.
(Still thinks it's a sappy love song. LOL)
I just think personally he brings a certain voice inflection element that I just love to the song. I love it when he sings with that pure voice.
But I completey get where you are coming from..the irony is it seems you are not alone in your thoughts but it aint the usual suspects thinking it LOL
Kat
<font size="3" face="Tempus sans ITC, Papyrus,Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">LOL Xeno not your fault we started talking about such an important thing in an already started thread. Probably deserved a thread of its own.Quote:
Originally posted by xenomania:
Oops, jumped the gun. [img]redface.gif[/img] Can't delete my post though. Persons in control, please feel free to do that for me.
*Climbs back into hole to read everyone's first thoughts*
Kat
I think I like it. [img]smile.gif[/img]