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Hawksley Workman is a prolific songwriter, producer, singer, multi instrumentalist, actor, and published author. His 12 year career has produced as many records, all ambitiously creative and defying category. The 6 times nominated 2 time juno award winner has enjoyed radio success in Europe and Canada and has written songs for celebrated artists the world over. Workman\u2019s production work (18 albums) has been attached to many successful artists including Tegan and Sara, Serena Ryder, Great Big Sea, Sarah Slean, and Jeremy Fisher.<\/p>\n

Hawksley\u2019s touring career has seen him play nearly a thousand shows in over 15 countries. He\u2019s headlined prestigious venues like Massey Hall in Toronto and The Olympia in Paris, as well as opening for heroes Morrissey, David Bowie, and The Cure. As an actor Workman has appeared in films such as Score, Hockey a Musical (he also wrote a portion of the music), Youkali Hotel, and Stormy Weather. Beyond his own solo work, Hawksley has written songs for many feted artists including legends Johnny Hallyday and Jane Birkin. In 2002 ECW press published Hawksley Burns for Isadora, a collection of fictional love letters to a mermaid.<\/p>\n

We thought Hawksley was a cool character to have as one of our Best Things You’ve Never Heard, so check out some cool answers from a guy you should check out!<\/p>\n

As an introduction and for those that may not be aware of you, can you give us a musical fact or myth about you?<\/strong>
\nOh, I’m this guy from the sticks… \u00a0I love swimming… \u00a0One day I’ll build a table and we can all sit at it together…<\/p>\n

You have twenty seconds in an elevator to try and convince someone to listen to your music, what do you tell them?<\/strong>
\nI’m not much into convincing… \u00a0These things happen with some kind of earthly rhythm that’s got us all in it’s web… \u00a0I like to guess people’s scents in elevators… \u00a0Or see the sadness\/happiness<\/p>\n

What or who was it that inspired you to get in to music?<\/strong>
\nMy dad played drums and collected records… \u00a0Music was always on… \u00a0The job really chose me… \u00a0I’ve had lots of helpful, interesting, supportive folks in my life… \u00a0I’m pretty lucky really…<\/p>\n

You\u2019re in Australia on tour at the moment, how have the shows been going here?\u00a0<\/strong>
\nSeems to be going great… \u00a0I brought a Spanish guitar… \u00a0Folks here like to listen…<\/p>\n

Now for those that haven’t yet seen you perform before, what can people expect from one of your live shows?<\/strong>
\nI’m quite punctual… \u00a0My guts are usually coming right out of my mouth… \u00a0I love singing and playing… \u00a0I tell stories about my grandma too…<\/p>\n

You recently released your album \u2018Full Moon Eleven\u2019 which I believe was a reworking of an album of yours from 10 years ago, what was the idea behind this amazing concept? \u00a0<\/strong>
\nI was just taking a measure of my jadedness maybe? \u00a010 years on, what’s my outlook on things… \u00a0\u00a0Songs are more vivid and revealing than pictures…<\/p>\n

Are you currently working on new material for a new album? \u00a0<\/strong>
\nI guess I’m watching birds and looking around for words to catch my attention… \u00a0I’ve got ideas… \u00a0But in the end I always write about the same stuff… \u00a0God, sex and women… \u00a0And lately I’ve been thinking about writing about men who seek to control other men… \u00a0Or more commonly referred to as politics…<\/p>\n

In terms of your song writing, what do you consider to be the most important ingredients that make up one of your songs?<\/strong>
\nI like melodies that have special shapes… \u00a0I like words that taste good in my mouth… \u00a0I like words that you don’t get to hear much in rock music… \u00a0I like 3 choruses and a bridge with some verses… \u00a0I like if I can mention a town… \u00a0I like it if i can talk about an airplane…<\/p>\n

You are also an accomplished producer and have worked with many acts such as Tegan & Sara, what is it that you enjoy about the production aspect of the business?<\/strong>
\nThe studio is a place where you assemble textures and ideas… \u00a0Like a kitchen… \u00a0All parties end up in the kitchen… \u00a0It’s cool when it’s your kitchen… \u00a0I like seeing how artists work. \u00a0I like being supportive. \u00a0The studio is an intimidating place for people sometimes…<\/p>\n

On your bio you\u2019re listed as a songwriter, producer, singer, multi instrumentalist, actor, and published author, is there anything you haven\u2019t tried yet that you want to?<\/strong>
\nIf I get a dog someday I’d like to train it to be well behaved… \u00a0Painting maybe too… \u00a0I hope the garlic i planted grows…<\/p>\n

Have you had a chance to check out any Australian talent that you may work with in the future?<\/strong>
\nThere’s some real goodies… \u00a0Spookeyland… \u00a0You have one of the world’s greatest drummers here… \u00a0Named Terepai Richmond… \u00a0He’s played in dig, Missy Higgins and The Whitlams… \u00a0I’d like to have him living on my property….<\/p>\n

If you could pick song from your career that defines you what would that be and why?<\/strong>
\nFatty wants to dance – it’s just hard to feel pretty most times…<\/p>\n

Lastly, here’s a chance to gaze into your crystal ball. \u00a0In the next year, Hawksley Workman will have:<\/strong>
\n1.<\/strong> – Ferrari
\n2.<\/strong> – Lamborghini
\n3.<\/strong> – Lamborari!!!<\/p>\n

Essential Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n

From: <\/strong>Toronto, Canada<\/p>\n

Sounds like:<\/strong> Pop, Rock Alternative<\/p>\n

Latest release:<\/strong> Full Moon Eleven (2011).<\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong> http:\/\/www.hawksleyworkman.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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