Interview with Australian singer/songwriter Jen Cloher who is currently touring with Laura Veirs. How’s 2007 started off for you? ‘It’s been a little scary actually. Apocalyptic smoky skies from raging bush fires in Tatong and rolling blackouts due to power shorts. It was eerily quiet on the streets of Melbourne yesterday, even though traffic lights had shut down during peak hour. There is an unspoken, edgy feeling that the earth is rebelling’. Were you ever tempted at any stage of your career to perform under an exotic pseudonym? ‘I’ve always liked the mystery of a pseudonym but I also like the intimacy of knowing someone’s name’. What’s the key in your opinion to writing a really memorable song? ‘Songs that stay with me usually have a strong melody and a strong intent’. If I gave you an acoustic guitar right now, what would you play for me? ‘I learnt a Laura Jean song and a Liz Stringer song which we played at a recent show in Melbourne. I loved learning their songs and committing to playing them live because I got some insight into their process as well as the energy behind their writing. I like getting out of my own head and I find covers are a great way of doing that. They are both hugely talented songwriters and performers. We have a wealth here in Melbourne town, lucky devils’. [see also Carla Werner]
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