Brendan Huntley's wild songs

Brendan Huntley is a wild man. As the lead singer for Eddy Current Suppression Ring, many of us first met him as we watched, or heard him spit visceral lyrics and crawl across stages. One of the most exciting bands to see live, his pacing back and forth and the abandon he would approach each show with, made every Eddy Current gig memorable. He plays with Melbourne band Boomgates too, and when he’s not making musical art he’s creating paintings and sculptures – he’s a highly acclaimed visual artist as well. In all that Brendan does, his boldness, colour and wild freedom cuts through and grabs our attention. So for his Take 5, I gave him the theme wild songs. Music he feels a kindred spirit with, in their freedom. He knocked it out of the park. The way he speaks about music, art, and the connection to humanity and community is something else. It doesn’t matter if you’re a fan of his music, or art or not, this conversation is about the very heart of creativity. A celebration and appreciation of it.

Adriano Celentano – 'Prisencolinensinainciusol'

Waak Waak Djungi – 'Mother, I’m Going'

Laura Jean – 'You Make Me Feel'

Brian Eno & David Byrne – 'Regiment'

Laurie Anderson – 'O Superman'