Yes, Voyager performed their song Promise at Eurovision. It was in 2023. They were then going to embark on a world tour when their lead singer Danny got diagnosed with cancer. It's been quite tough for him I think and their latest song Seen Better Days is about the struggle he's going through and it's quite emotional and very honest.
Yes, Maiden have all these interesting historical references in song after song. It gives a kind of focus to what they do, like there's a sort of purpose to telling a story. I wonder if that's helped their longevity as a band, like they have a sense of meaning and direction.
I just had a bit of a listen to Ghost. I like their song Peacefield which feels like a song about finding a way through darkness to the light. It definitely sounds very 80s. I think these kinds of bands like to draw on mythological stuff some of which is quite dark, but I see it more as just that - mythological rather than satanic.
No, I don't photograph concerts much at all, though I would really like to. It's one thing I regret living where I am now that I'm quite far from much in the way of concert activity. I try to think of opportunities where I can do more of it again. My main photographic interests have been landscapes and wildlife, so quite nature-based. But recently I developed an interest in street photography, though not the kind that is invasive of other people's personal space (which some street photography is). I more just like capturing moments in time in urban scenes which I've done a bit of when I visit the city. I've tried astrophotography too and I did capture a bit of the Aurora Australis here a few months ago. I would like to get better at that and do more of it.
Do you have any creative pursuits you are into smallwolf - photography, playing music or other?
