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I wish they'd go away, says camera-shy Guy
By Christine Sams, Sun-Herald entertainment reporter
November 24, 2003
The Sun-Herald
Record time: Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian has six days to complete his debut album. Photo: Fiona-Lee Quimby
This is the first picture of Australian Idol Guy Sebastian recording in the studio for his debut album, which is expected to crash into the ARIA charts at No.1.
But only days after he was crowned the prince of Australian pop on national television, Sebastian has revealed he is sick of being followed by TV cameras.
In the midst of making his album for BMG, Sebastian revealed his frustration at continuously being filmed by staff from Grundy Television.
"I'll still have the cameras there while I'm recording, which is quite stressful," he said. "I've got to record an album in six days and still relay to the cameras. It's going to be rough, but what can I do?"
His voice sounded weary, despite his triumphant win during the Idol grand final on Wednesday night, and he was openly annoyed about television cameras intruding on his recording sessions.
The singer was unknown before winning Australian Idol, so he is well aware those same TV cameras are the main reason he is now a national sensation.
But with commitments mounting, including a Pepsi campaign which features Sebastian as a soft drink spokesman, and his new album due out on December 8, the pressure is taking its toll on the 21-year-old South Australian.
"I don't think there's anything I can do about them," he said, talking about the presence of Grundy's cameras inside the recording studio in Kings Cross. "But it's stressful more than anything else, with all those cameras and everything."
Because of the ratings bonanza Channel Ten experienced during Wednesday night's finale - when more than 3.3 million viewers tuned in - the makers of Australian Idol opted to film the star inside the recording studio.
The singer was only told the night before his studio sessions began that the process would be recorded for television. He said the actual job of making the album would be exhausting enough.
"I think I might just crash at the studio and head home for the occasional shower," he said. "I won't sleep much at all. I wish I could be at my best to record the album," he said, hinting at the tiredness which has dogged him since his victory over Shannon Noll. "But I guess I'll rise to the occasion.
"I thought it would be eight days, but now it's six, so it's going to be full on," Sebastian said. "But, of course, I'm grateful for the opportunity."
Three songs written by Sebastian will feature on the debut CD, which remains untitled.
"I didn't sleep last week much at all because I was trying to get them right," he said.
"But I've got three songs on there which is cool - it's certainly more than you'd expect from a six-day album."
When Sebastian began recording his album on Friday morning, he was still reeling from his win. He has been engulfed by corporate offers and continuous media attention.
"I've been asked how I feel so often, I just have no answer," he said. "I'm so overwhelmed."
The singer has at least two managers: one to manage his concerts and musical appearances, another to manage his sponsorship requests and commercial deals.
The Pepsi campaign starring the Australian Idol is expected to feature at least two other Australians who are well-known internationally. But final details are yet to be revealed.
Because of his Christian beliefs, the singer has made it clear to his managers he will only promote products which are acceptable.
"I've told them I wouldn't do anything which is morally offensive, like a cigarette company or an alcohol company," Sebastian said. "I'll only do stuff which is really positive, and which I like."
Apart from recording and promoting his debut CD - with the first single Angels Brought Me Here due out tomorrow - Sebastian will travel to Britain for World Idol in late December, before joining the national Australian Idol tour in January. The tour features the final 12 contestants from the program.
Ten screened Grundy's fresh Idol special last night based on Sebastian's recording sessions in Sydney.
www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/11/23/1069522461588.html
By Christine Sams, Sun-Herald entertainment reporter
November 24, 2003
The Sun-Herald
Record time: Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian has six days to complete his debut album. Photo: Fiona-Lee Quimby
This is the first picture of Australian Idol Guy Sebastian recording in the studio for his debut album, which is expected to crash into the ARIA charts at No.1.
But only days after he was crowned the prince of Australian pop on national television, Sebastian has revealed he is sick of being followed by TV cameras.
In the midst of making his album for BMG, Sebastian revealed his frustration at continuously being filmed by staff from Grundy Television.
"I'll still have the cameras there while I'm recording, which is quite stressful," he said. "I've got to record an album in six days and still relay to the cameras. It's going to be rough, but what can I do?"
His voice sounded weary, despite his triumphant win during the Idol grand final on Wednesday night, and he was openly annoyed about television cameras intruding on his recording sessions.
The singer was unknown before winning Australian Idol, so he is well aware those same TV cameras are the main reason he is now a national sensation.
But with commitments mounting, including a Pepsi campaign which features Sebastian as a soft drink spokesman, and his new album due out on December 8, the pressure is taking its toll on the 21-year-old South Australian.
"I don't think there's anything I can do about them," he said, talking about the presence of Grundy's cameras inside the recording studio in Kings Cross. "But it's stressful more than anything else, with all those cameras and everything."
Because of the ratings bonanza Channel Ten experienced during Wednesday night's finale - when more than 3.3 million viewers tuned in - the makers of Australian Idol opted to film the star inside the recording studio.
The singer was only told the night before his studio sessions began that the process would be recorded for television. He said the actual job of making the album would be exhausting enough.
"I think I might just crash at the studio and head home for the occasional shower," he said. "I won't sleep much at all. I wish I could be at my best to record the album," he said, hinting at the tiredness which has dogged him since his victory over Shannon Noll. "But I guess I'll rise to the occasion.
"I thought it would be eight days, but now it's six, so it's going to be full on," Sebastian said. "But, of course, I'm grateful for the opportunity."
Three songs written by Sebastian will feature on the debut CD, which remains untitled.
"I didn't sleep last week much at all because I was trying to get them right," he said.
"But I've got three songs on there which is cool - it's certainly more than you'd expect from a six-day album."
When Sebastian began recording his album on Friday morning, he was still reeling from his win. He has been engulfed by corporate offers and continuous media attention.
"I've been asked how I feel so often, I just have no answer," he said. "I'm so overwhelmed."
The singer has at least two managers: one to manage his concerts and musical appearances, another to manage his sponsorship requests and commercial deals.
The Pepsi campaign starring the Australian Idol is expected to feature at least two other Australians who are well-known internationally. But final details are yet to be revealed.
Because of his Christian beliefs, the singer has made it clear to his managers he will only promote products which are acceptable.
"I've told them I wouldn't do anything which is morally offensive, like a cigarette company or an alcohol company," Sebastian said. "I'll only do stuff which is really positive, and which I like."
Apart from recording and promoting his debut CD - with the first single Angels Brought Me Here due out tomorrow - Sebastian will travel to Britain for World Idol in late December, before joining the national Australian Idol tour in January. The tour features the final 12 contestants from the program.
Ten screened Grundy's fresh Idol special last night based on Sebastian's recording sessions in Sydney.
www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/11/23/1069522461588.html
