artistic point of view I wrote a piece, actually this is probably my proudest moment, that was performed at the Royal Ballet — I got presented on stage as the composer by the dancers. Then you go down into the Royal Opera [House]’s archives, that’s a proud achievement for a lad from Sheffield.
If you could live in any decade, which
one, and why? I’ve had a whale of a time every decade I’ve lived in. The 70s and 80s were pretty much peak time for the things I liked. But I’m very fond of the music of the 60s, not such a Beatles fan, but the late 60s more psychedelic, when America was developing with early soul and funk of bands like Earth, Wind and Fire and Charles Stepney Productions. If I had been a little bit older during that period it would have been great to see them.
Have you ever ’splashed’ the cash on where did you have your most
memorable meal? I think it was when I went to Nobu for the first time. I love Japanese food. I love spicy food. I love my food, I hate the word foodie, but I guess I am one. I’m extremely knowledgeable about food, actually I would regard myself as
obsessive! (laughs)
which career would you have most likely have followed if you weren’’t
doing what you are today? I would have ended up being the manager at the Co-op or possibly have moved into being a computer operative although I never fancied the boring systems analysis work.
what is your proudest achievement? From a musical point of view I’m most proud of the album Luxury Gap. That’s when I think we hit our peak of innovation and excellence. From an
something big? Yes. My apartment in Venice. It wasn’t that expensive...but I don’t drive, I don’t want a yacht or a power boat. I used to come to Venice a lot and spend a lot of money on hotels and I thought it would be
fantastic....after Terence Trent D’Arby’s first album I couldn’t think of anything else I wanted except a nice flat in Venice. It was the best decision I ever made. It’s saved me a fortune in therapy! (laughs)
Is there one thing you want to do
before you depart the stage?! I would like to take a year out and write a serious piece of contemporary (orchestral) music. It would be just for the joy of it. If somebody wants to support me. I need a rich patron! That would be my dream!
The Penthouse &and Pavement tour starts 22nd November. tickets available from:
www.seetickets.com www.heaven17.com
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