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Perth MusicMorgan Interview
Perth’s singer/songwriter/musician Morgan is an up and coming star playing weekly shows in and around Perth. Her acoustic EP, Fury of Colour, is available for $12.50 from her shows, Leading Edge Music Joondalup and from her website - www.missimojo.com. She gave Justin Middleton this exclusive interview.
Q. Tell us a little bit of history about yourself as a singer/songwriter. How did you start out and what have you achieved?
I guess I started out on the stage with dancing and singing when I was about 5. I started playing guitar at 12 and continued that through school on and off for a few years. But I started writing songs at 14 and I think that’s when I decided that music was what I wanted to do.
As for what I’ve achieved… Probably the most memorable was in 2002 when I was in a competition on 92.9 “Search For A Rumba Star” where thepublic voted for their favorite original artist. I’ve played on the bill with Jimmy Barnes, Daryl Braithewaite, Vanessa Amorosi, Russel Morris, Brian Cadd and overseas in the London with UK band The Teasers.
Q. What bands have had the greatest influence on you and who are your favourite bands at the moment?
Right now Im listening to a lot of U2 and Jonny Cash, and (always) Donavon Frankenreiter. My favourtie band ever is The Doors - and I actually got to see them last year at the Moonlight & Wine Festival with Ian Astbury on vocals which was amazing! My favourite “living” band, as I call them, is Unwritten Law. So there’s a huge range that I’m always listening to.
Q. What helps in writing new songs? Do you need solitude to get inspiration?
What helps? For me, the idea has to build up for a while, either that I want to write a new song, or that a song is waiting to get out… Solitude definetely helps but sometimes it’s hard to find!
Q. Favourite AFL team?
As much as I would love to say The Dockers - because I always love an underdog… I just cant… Gotta go with the Eagles.
Q. What is your favourite live music venue? Do you prefer small pub shows with a small audience or bigger shows with lots of people cheering you on?
For me - The best place I played was The Acoustic Lounge in London. The reason being that the people were packed in and could hardly move, and they weren’t there to see me - But nobody spoke a word and the listened to everything I sang - and enjoyed it! That was cool! As for in Perth, I don’t have a favourite venue, and I like the two sides of the coin - small and intimate shows and bigger shows too. But I will say that i would prefer a small audience who is actually listeing, to a large audience that couldn’t care less.
Q. What is your song writing process? Do you write the lyrics and music together or one first and then the other?
Usually I will start with the music… String a few chords together and that will inspire the words. For the most part, the idea will already be there and so when I get the chance to sit down it will come pretty quickly. Personally I can’t write melodies first - they turn out really corny!
Q. What is your take on the Perth Music Scene at the moment? Do you think it is thriving or is it a bit of over-hype?
I think the Perth Music scene is going great! I don’t get to see a lot of bands live as I play a few a week myself… But I try and get to at least one every few months - and everthing I see is great! I think we need more attention over here because we’ve got some talented musicians!
Q. What plans do you have for the next few months?
Back in the studio to record the single for radio, probably a few shows down south… And other than that, just promotion and planning a cd launch for later in the year 
For any info on upcoming shows visit www.missimojo.com
