![]() Rudd has also perfected the art of circular breathing on the didgeridoo, often seen with jazz musicians, he is able to produce a singular drone sound that never falters. The list of instruments Rudd is able to play cannot be counted on a single pair of hands, from Weissenborn slide guitars and banjos, to harmonicas and Aztec Organettes, the Australian musician’s set up surrounds him with the capacity for sound. These skills were honed and expanded on during his years travelling and busking. Get tickets for Xavier Rudd and Michael Franti at Red Rocks here.Growing up Rudd learned to play the guitar, clarinet and saxophone however sought ways to overlap and interweave various instruments at once. This interview has been edited condensed for length and clarity. I am excited to come and share that, I’m feeling good. On a personal note, I feel the strongest and clearest I’ve ever felt. I am excited to get it out and have people hear it. There are some things here that I wrote about 12 years ago that I just haven’t come across a time in my life to really develop them. If I have to fit it in an hour or so then I’ll just have to try a bit of everything.ģ03: Is there anything you would say to someone before they check out your album or buy tickets to see you at Red Rocks? ![]() Usually, I need about two and a half hours to do what I want to do. I am bringing a lot of shit, and I don’t know how much time we have on stage. I have a small piece band and I am bringing my old solo percussion rig which is something I have not brought out in a while. It is a special vibration and it is nice to share that.ģ03: It will be very interesting seeing your many instruments on the Red Rocks stage. Even in their eyes, their eyes are very awake and passionate. I don’t know if that is the altitude or the vibrations from the mountains, but people are fit and alive. Colorado is one place, however, where the people are different. XR: I guess all audiences are similar energetically wherever you go. It is kind of like home.ģ03: How does Colorado compare to the rest of the world to other audiences? There is a similar energy and vibration, though, and I enjoy that. It is a totally different scene aesthetically from where I grew up. Also, Colorado is probably my favorite place in the states. It’s been years since we did a show together, so that will be cool. XR: Yes, I am doing the show with Michael Franti. Is there anything in particular that you are looking forward to? It needs to flow.ģ03: On the first day of June you are going to be here in Denver. I guess on this one it took me a while to work out the track order. ![]() Sometimes, you know, when I record something will lend itself to a certain position on the record. It takes some time shuffling things around. It is just generally, like you said, having the self-love enough to hold your own when you need to walk away from something or someone.ģ03: Is there any sort of science that goes into configuring the tracklist of your albums? However, there have been some new beginnings in my life where I am drawing from. XR: I’d say that is a pretty accurate description of what it is about. Do you have a specific experience that inspired this message? It seems to be about trusting yourself and moving away from things that are not serving you anymore. Once I am into it, the spirit of the show and the music makes me feel blessed.ģ03: You have a couple of singles out, and “Walk Away” is one. XR: Is it my biggest yet? I guess if you look at the dates on paper, it can be a bit daunting. I take them down to the pond for a swim.ģ03: I hear this is supposed to be your biggest tour yet. XR: Oh, I usually take the dogs for a walk in the morning. To prepare for this exciting lineup of soulful sounds, we spoke with Rudd about his new album, why he loves Colorado and how this is the best he’s ever felt.ģ03 Magazine: It is a beautiful, sunny afternoon in Colorado! How are things in Australia? During this tour, Rudd will be joining Michael Franti and Spearhead at Red Rocks on June 1. Two days after the May 25 release of the new album, Rudd will perform the first show of his huge 2018 tour at the Cali Roots Festival in Monterey, California. His latest release, Storm Boy, is proving to follow these same lines while also surpassing beyond any preconceived notions from the artist. Xavier Rudd has made a vocation of intertwining his perception and way of life with his eclectic style of music. Q&A - Xavier Rudd is Ready to Come Back to Colorado’s Energy Read more than 3700 articles & interviews, see phantastic pictures of Live shows & other snapshots
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