You’ve probably heard of the rumours surrounding the next big indie star David Hall after recently leaving the band Dystopia because it was becoming too ‘mainstream’ for his liking. Alleged fights and arguments lead us to believe this is officially the end of a great band and close friendships. We chat to David to finally bring these rumours to justice and uncover everything we have been anticipating to hear.
As I sit in a field. Two chairs separating me from the supposedly stuck up, arrogant, typical of an Indie sensation; David Hall. The only place he wished to meet is here. I must say this is one of the most peculiar places I’ve ever been asked to conduct an interview. However, as rumours state; he is a very peculiar person, many stories to tell and unravel and hopefully the significance of being in a field will be one he is willing to explain. He approaches me with surprisingly just him and his guitar not an entourage as I was expecting, just himself, aimlessly and casually swinging his guitar backwards and forth whilst tugging at the leaves on the bushes. He’s gone for the very simplistic yet unique look of jeans, a buttoned up white shirt, trouser braces and a red wine bow tie, presentable and respectful. I stand up to greet him with a shake of the hand and I am shocked by the genuine nature he portrays as he embraces me with a friendly hug. He surprisingly begins conversation with a cheerful, ‘Hiya mate, how’s things going!! Right so where do we start then?’
Firstly, to break the ice, may I ask why are we sitting in a field? There must be some significance? His crooked smile lets out a small chuckle which then follows with an ‘Ah I thought you may ask that, well it’s always been a place I’d come to when I had troubles and just wanted to think my thoughts over, and ever since the split from the band I’d often just come here with my guitar and indie it out.
So you’re going alone I hear, which is amazing! But something everyone impatiently wants to know is, are all these rumours true on the unspeakable break up?!
He raises his head to mess up his already shaggy hair that seems to have that perfect styling no matter how much it gets ruffled; I can’t help but notice his nervous self, as if there are so many emotions to unravel. He clicks his fingers and leans forward in his chair finally clutching his hands together. ‘Do you know what, I hate rumours, making you out to be someone you’re not. But I can justify that these rumours are not true, they are an exaggeration of reality. Okay I may have said I wanted to be more unique and different, but I wasn’t wrecking the music we had made together. Yeah mates fight and argue, but we’re guys, we get any disagreements out in the open then five minutes later settle it with a man hug.’
Ah well we’re all glad that’s settled then, people were making you out to seem an obnoxious selfish artist! That’s clearly not the case!
‘Ah yeah man I know. I get it a lot; so many people have these preconceptions of what I’m going to be like. Some say it’s by the way I walk or something? I walk quite upright with my head up and because I’m a giant people initially think I’m arrogant! Just by my walk! Dude its unbelievable! (He hysterically laughs to himself as his nervous states disappears instantaneously)
So it seems to not really bother you now then?
‘No not at all I’m a big friendly giant; I just learn to channel all the frustration, emotions and feelings into my songs now- it’s the best thing for it.
Of course your music!! I’ve heard your first release ‘Paperclips and Paperchains’ and I must say the difference of music from your previous band is insane! I love it! What inspired you?
‘Ah thanks, it means a lot. Well music has always inspired me; the ability to create thousands of melodies and songs with a simple strum of the guitar has always fascinated me. And combined with the natural sounds of the outside, it creates something beautiful.’
Wow I can tell it means a lot to you. So do you actually record in the field then?
‘Yeah stuff recording in studios; give me a field, a guitar, and I’m there. My granddad was the one who told me to embrace the outside he’d be like (imitating an old man’s voice) ‘you don’t need all this technological junk, use what you’ve got!’
Ah that’s great so your granddad has had a major influence on your work then?
‘Oh god definitely, I think he’s the one who made me realise; do you know what there’s more to life then becoming well known and mainstream, I wanted to create something unique, and never heard before, mixing the old with the new. For instance some from my granddads era the 60’s and the Indie/Alternative we hear today. And I think this really reflects my latest album.
Oh so a great collaboration of time era’s then! Lastly, what message do you want to put out to the public, through yourself and your album?
‘Simply embrace what you’ve got; your talents, your creativity and yourself.’
Thanks a lot David, I think you’ve answered many of your fans questions, and we’ll be eagerly looking forward to the release of your latest album ‘Visiting Hours Only’ on the 25th of April.
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