DARREN MIDDLETON, currently on tour in support of his latest album “Translations”, takes time out for Life Music Media…
:: What track changed your life ::
TNT-ACDC….blew my mind
:: What is your favourite Album ::
Hmm..Ok Computer is pretty flawless
:: Name a band or artist we should checkout ::
Jac Stone or Skipping Girl Vinegar
:: Favourite Quote ::
Carpe Diem (Written in around 28BC….that is amazing…that we still quote it today!)
:: When on tour, you can’t live without ::
Sleep
:: When you think of Australia, you think ::
Its got everything
:: Worst thing to happen to music is ::
The closing of some of our beautiful venues
:: Best thing about the current music industry ::
The deep pool of talent and the need to raise your own level.
:: Biggest influence ::
Musically – Neil Finn….or The Beatles….or…
:: Childhood hero ::
Captain Caveman
:: When you were younger you wanted to be ::
An Airforce Pilot, but was told I was colourblind…
:: Last album bought ::
Feist
:: First album you ever bought ::
1982 with a bullet
:: First concert you went to ::
The Lime Spiders
:: Last concert you went to ::
Glen Hansard
:: Favourite current band ::
Glen Hansard and the Frames
:: Favourite drink ::
G&T
:: Favourite book ::
Raymond E Feist ‘Magician’ Trilogy
:: Favourite actor ::
Edward Norton
:: Favourite website ::
hmmm not sure…
:: The best boredom buster is ::
Playing some sport
:: The best film you ever saw was ::
Well…there’s a lot….but I’ll go with The Matrix for today
:: Your ultimate snack is ::
Grilled Cheese on toast
:: Best piece of advice you’ve received ::
If your going to build something, make it beautiful and build it to last.
:: Your biggest aspirations ::
To hold the above sentiment throughout the rest of my musical life.
:: Best/worst gift you’ve ever given/received ::
I would say my kids…but to take a step back…my first guitar.
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