What’s The Best Night Out You’ve ever Had?
I would say Tokyo NYE 2002-2003. I met two sets of producers in one go (Above & Beyond and Mike Koglin) who ended up becoming great friends. I have vague memories of playing at a club, drinking in excess, eating disgusting burgers and being laughed at for ironing a shirt. Now I come to think of it why on earth is that the best night out I’ve ever had how incredibly sad.
What’s Your Favourite Club?
I would have to say Privilege in Ibiza (‘club’ not club night). It is basically a temple built for dance music and unlike anything else in the world. Watching the sun come up in the giant dome after sweating pints is an unmissable experience.
What’s Your Favourite Record Of All-time?
Massive Attack – Unfinished Symphony. It is the just the perfect combination of dance, soul, emotion wit fantastic production.
What Record Can’t You Stand?
Timmy Mallett – Itsy Bitsy. What a stupid piece of f*&*(*£ sh**& horse *£%.
What Record Did You Lose Your Virginity Too?
The repeated sound of the girls voice laughing, loudly.
What Was The Last Record You Bought?
The last album I bought was by Ennio Morricone – Once Upon A Time. Awesome composer.
Name Three Of Your Biggest Influences…
Stevie Wonder, John Williams, Brian Eno.
Who Would Play You In ‘Darren’ The Movie?
It would be tough call between Tom Cruise, George Clooney or Russell Crowe. Others would say Danny Devito but what do they know.
What’s Your Dream?
Love and peace for all mankind. Nah. I’d like to be God for a day and piss around with stuff.
How Do You Escape?
I actually find that I escape by making music – doing everything else outside of the studio is stress. I also get to spend time with my family and getting stupidly messed up with friends can be fun too.
What Is Your Favourite Possession?
A gold watch given to me by my late great grandfather. Once again I refer to a joke I previously made that this isn’t a Pulp Fiction butt thing.
What Is Your Life Philosophy?
It’s never too late to take up chess.
What’s In Your Pockets?
I’m having a look now. Some coins, a phone, a disgusting piece of tissue, something sticky. Do you really want to know the rest?
If You Were An Animal, What Animal and Why?
It would have to be a monkey. I know a lot of people in the music business that are monkey like and I feel I would get on with them better.
You Are Having A Party, Whom Dead Or Alive Is On The Guest List?
Larry David, Jerry Seinfeld, Gary Shandling, John Travolta, Mozart, Jesus Christ, George Gershwin, Woody Allen, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Steve Spielberg, not my mother!
When Was The Last Time You Embarrassed Yourself?
3.14pm, 4.10pm, 4.13pm, 5.27pm, 5.28pm, 5.29pm. The time by the way is now – let’s see.. 5.29pm.
“Hold Me Till The End” DT8 Project (SONYBMG/DIRECTION) – Out Now!
