How Does It Feel? · Monday January 14, 2008
“There’s something really exciting about hearing a great song that you’ve never heard before – whether it be old or new. And even if you’re not quite sure how to dance or what to do, there’s still that adrenalin rush of going “What is this?!?” I’m sad enough to admit that I live for that moment. But equally there’s something really uplifting about dancing and singing along to songs that you know inside out – from cheering the first few chords, to punching the air if you’re so inclined, to singing every word of the chorus, usually seeing your friends doing exactly the same thing. Hopefully we get the balance just right at HDIF. The new songs aren’t played in the spirit of “Hey, we’re so cool, we know this obscure music you’ve simply got no chance with”, more just as a way of saying “Have you heard this? It’s amazing!” And I’ll never be ashamed about playing the biggest songs in the history of music, if that’s what the moment requires. No song’s ever overplayed in my opinion. Just played at the wrong instance. A little bit of imagination can breathe fresh life into anything.”
Thanks, Ian.
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