Darren Discards the Possability of Recording in Spanish
(Mexico Article, June)

By Juan Carlos Garcia / Reforma

Mexico city (June 3, 2002) Eventhough the large list of American artists has become wider during the last years, with the purpose of recording in Spanish and getting closer to latin public, Darren Hayes seems reluctant to put his name on it, confessing being not prepared and considering it inadequate.

Ex-vocalist from Savage Garden ensured during a press conference that he respects the idea of recording in Spanish of some of his music mates,but he wouldnīt do that because he feels like he would insult latin audience.

"Itīs like if I would like to sell records in France, and the very next day I began to record in French, audience from that country would feel it like an offense, and the same applies here,because itīs not my language, besides, I think I would pronounce it terribly" Darren said.

However, for this australian established in San Francisco,that doesnīt mean he critizices the effort and job that people like Shakira or Ricky Martin have done, because from his point of view, they have prepared so much in English language.

During the presentation of his new solo album, SPIN, Hayes contradict the fact that Savage Garden split in a violent way, and also because of possible misunderstandings with Daniel Jones.

"Australia was the only place where gossip was huge, beacause there is lot of information that media spreads, and of course is false.When we went to Japan, (more than two years ago)we already had talked about the split, and when we came to Mexico city, we knew that the group was not going to exist anymore.". he indicated.

He also said that none of both thought that a third album would exist for this duo that made famous songs like "I want you and "Truly Madly Deply", because his ex-partner was not more interested in public life and going on with this.

The artist, that is known for his single "Insatiable" on the radio,commented that eventhough he thought that he would be in the band for all of his life, he knew that it was not going to be possible with Danielīs attitude. And he doesnīt want to be with Daniel on stage anymore.

Referring to his job as a solo artist, Hayes pointed out that it was really difficult to finish it, becuase he had to agree with the process of composing alone, and without any external opinion for the final result.

"More than competing with other artists, Iīm looking for peopleīs acceptance. Iīm not trying to get rid of Savage Garden, that couldnīt happen because my voice was part of the group...my voice can be pleasant or not for you....what Iīm offering now is softer pop music,electronic,more like me", he expressed.

"Heart Attack", "What you like" and "Strange Relationship" are some of the songs of his first solo album, which he made with the collaboration of Walter Afanasieff, Greg Bieck, Robert Conley and Rick Nowels.

During the talk with the media, Hayes said that from all the celebrities that he have met, Bono (U2 frontman), has been the one that impacted him the most, in a possitive way, because he considers that Bono was born to be a leader.

" He has been in the entertainment businees during 20 years, and instead of using his ego to make him stand out like a star, he has developed it in a possitive way, he is a great politician, he knows how to get involved in pacific movements, he is a good musician, he doesnīt use his talent to outshine". he pointed.

He added that when he gets down from the stage, he is not with a celebrity posture, he keeps a sensible and friendly attitude.