John Metcalfe
September 1st, 2008 by sparky
Big Chill Recordings artist John Metcalfe has just released his new album ‘A Darker Sunset’.
With BCHQ all a buzz about John’s new album, we thought we’d ask him what’s on his mind right now…
Who are you?
John Metcalfe – a viola player/composer.
What have you been working on lately?
Getting the set ready for the album launch on the 24th September.
What are your current top 5 tunes?
Stravinsky – Rite of Spring.
Steve Reich – Different Trains
The Proms on Radio 3. Unbelievable music, performance and sound. Free.
Blind Mary – Gnarls Barkley
Still lots of Burial. I know he’s suddenly really famous (well deserved) but it’s still undeniably brilliant.
What things would your ideal bar have to have?
No violence or attitude ever ever ever
Beautifully eq’d soundsystem
Elderflower cordial
No sound of crashing bottles as bar staff hurl them into the bins.
Describe your ideal evening chilling at home…
Moving house to the shoreline, opening the window and falling alseep listening to proper waves.
Favourite places?
Otama beach in New Zealand
In front of an audience
Bed
What are you reading these days?
Candide by Voltaire
What would you most like to achieve over the next five years?
Staying alive.
Highlight of your life so far?
No answer!
At a festival – tent, B&B, or hotel for you, and why?
Tent for the sound of rain. B+B for the fry-up. Hotel for the hot water and shower.
What was your best Big Chill moment?
Standing in front of a very large crowd of friendly faces late one Sunday night……
Describe the essence of The Big Chill in a few words…
No violence or attitude ever ever ever
Beautifully eq’d soundsystem
Elderflower cordial. Always fresh, ever tasty.
I’m just on my way to the bar – what can I get you?
Surprise me.
When are you next performing?
100 club, 100 Oxford Street, London on the 24th September at 9pm.
