Darren Hayes - Bloodstained Heart (Writing Session)

Celebrating ten years since the release of 'Bloodstained Heart', here's the story behind writing the song with Carl Falk, and the recording of our original writing session from 2010.
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[@gillmeister07]

It deserved to be a hit! The whole album was a masterpiece. We need another, go on Darren get back in the studio please!!

[@Jespher1]

I think he is up to something . I don’t know but it has been my feeling . So maybe it’s true . I’m hoping so. He is so special he don’t even know I think . Amazing and loving Darren Hayes. Me and Sweden and the whole world miss you and love you so so much and misses you much more than you’ll ever can imagine

[@amandawhittaker3833]

This is exactly my thoughts. This album should be relaunched in North America :)

[@AdamJMusic23]

Agree I often wonder how diff it could have been if SCABs had been the follow up to TATTs in 2007 & what if the epic nostalgic & reflecting double album, TDTWM hasd been the release of 2010-12.... ? Amazing

[@lperiotto1]

These are the moments that I’ m thankful to have internet the most. The possibility of having this type of insight into the creation process of an artist you love and admire. This is a priviledge, this is pure gold. Thanks for sharing. Love you forever. ❤️ Miss your voice being the soundtrack of my days.

[@rocketsmall4547]

wrong. the interweb is for cat videos

[@AdamJMusic23]

Oh absolutely a rare Gift Love YT for this & how I discovered my love for the Tatts era thru the PC lol - so much behind the scenes gold 😍

[@Janctil85]

2024. What a treasure! Will be a fan til the day I die ...even after that

[@jnoble9032]

Do you ever age...kind hearts stay youthful🌻

[@AlessioProietti]

funny thing is that back in 2000 my elder sister told me to listen this new album called Affirmation from Savage Garden and since then.... I listened to it like a billion times and I STILL do it, thanx sister, lots of love from Italy ❤

[@raisa_cherry35]

My eldest sister too loved Savage Garden 😍

[@juanmanuelgodoy2301]

Me too!!!! back in 1997 she was palying over and over Iwant you... then I asked her "whos that?... Roxette? jejejeje the rest is history for all of us :-D

[@vasiliymikhaylov5349]

Н. Вижу человека, счастливого, тем не менее сдержанного. Любви, счастья, удовольствия!!!

[@Hello-me11]

when i was young i play just your music Darren just yours all day and now i am 35 and see your video 2day make me happy

[@backstreetboysareback3314]

Wow! You still look the same. Bloodstained Heart is my favorite song

[@AnnaAnna-nc7kv]

We all need your new song. We need your voice

[@DarknessHayz]

I have a friend who I’d gladly take on her worries, her pain and she is someone I love, but she doesn’t feel the same for me. But I’d still gladly take the impact of her troubles/concerns/worries. Sorry I’m typing this through tears, because this is so beautiful,

[@vasiliymikhaylov5349]

Н. Очень жаль.

[@Retroraubradio]

It's good to see you again Darren. It's awesome to see the evolution of such a great track. I await the day you release new music.

[@lindsaye584]

This is a very serendipitous moment for me watching this right now. Casey and Bloodstained Heart, Two Beds and a Coffee Machine, and Crash and Burn are the songs I go when I feel at my lowest and need to free myself of the heartache I’m feeling. Crash and Burn saved my life as a child, Bloodstained Heart saved my life as an adult. And is what I was listening today as my heart hurt beyond repair again today. I love that these are tributes to your sister and think maybe that is why they speak to people’s souls so much more than your other pieces. Just….thank you. For sharing a piece of your soul with ours and helping to heal the world a little at a time.

[@AdamJMusic23]

Add to that...i miss U, I dont know U anymore, where U want 2b? Words & I just want U 2 love me...these 10 Songs are Truly world class & Legendary 👑

[@nerdykeith]

Thank you for sharing Darren. I’ve always loved Bloodstained Heart, it’s such a beautiful song. So amazing to hear that your sister inspired you in this way. Great to hear the original audio. Your Savage Garden songs have always inspired me especially in my teen years because of the narrative they convey. Crash and Burn will always been in my top faves. Love your music.

[@polinka_raspberry_7300]

I lost my mom at the age on 15 and my relationship with dad isn't strong enough. This song means so much to me, on the days when I feel lonely and think about my parents, God speaks to me through the lyrics of this song and I feel safe&home ❤️ If u read this, please know that God loves you and you're never alone❤️

[@lordazooz9296]

God bless U wherver U are we miss u and waiting the best from u every momnt

[@thedaels8382]

My husband and I think this was your best album, and probably owe out marriage partly to this album. I think it really helped us get through the hardest part of our relationship. Thank you. We would love to see another one like it!

[@eleniprovia7667]

Darren, what a joy to see you again! You are such a beautiful human being, inside and out. Thank you for uploading this, Bloodstained Heart is such a majestic song! I love you and your artistry, ❤️❤️😘 Love and light

[@mariyabelokopytova7322]

It was the most wonderful time for your audience. And yet, I dream someday to see you, to hear your voice live or to walk along the same streets on which you like to walk. Your music and your voice are the whole universe! Beautiful, romantic. You are a legend. For me, you are a part of my childhood. Russia misses ... 💐

[@sagaholmes5071]

So nice to see you again Darren! It’s so sweet that you wrote it for your sister.❤️

[@chrismirwnitis2029]

Mister hayes i miss you so match pleash come back we need your music we miss your angel voice you are always be my favorite singer

[@GooseOfBelarus]

He’s...back? The time has come bois, release the likes

[@hb85338]

Darren is a musical genius. What a kind and gentle soul also.

[@thedaels8382]

I would love so much to hear Darren with Jonny Craig! I can't imagine anything more beautiful.

[@Nathan-ek6qo]

a guy with beautiful kind eyes

[@anam.1609]

Hi from Ecuador, South America. I've loved your music since I was 14...now Im 38 and your voice is still to me the best!

[@brillamajigatron]

I think of my mother every time I hear this. She’s got chronic pain issues and I’ve often felt powerless watching her screaming in pain and not being able to do anything to help. Haven’t come across a song that encapsulates the feeling better ❤️❤️

[@cgrdna7921]

It was a masterpiece indeed...I cried first time I saw it

[@deborahfarleycortez7139]

What a beautiful song...love it!

[@darrenstanleyhayes8211]

Thanks for your lovely comments on my KZbin channel 👉 officialdarrenstanleyhayes@ 👈

[@shayt543]

Big sisters are the absolute nest, my sister is my hero, my bestest best friend!!! I understand completely! Thank you for sharing with us !💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@James-og6cx]

Bloodstained Heart is actually one of my favorite songs you ever did. I listen to it still pretty regularly, along with Darkness, Words, Dublin Sky, and a few of your other songs that I never hear on the radio. Just a long time fan. Appreciate your work. Thank you for sharing a part of yourself with the world.

[@larisasubre7045]

Darren, bravo, class!!!Good luck to you!!! 🤗🌷👍👍👍🌷👏👏👏🌷🔥🔥🔥🌷🎸🎸🎸🌷💥💥💥🌷🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

[@lindatalaga1666]

La voz mas hermosa que jamás escuché, tu talento es increíble Darren!! Te amo y te admiro 💖👏🤗

[@AB-er9ds]

The Siren's Call by yourself... it... it lifted me and a very dear friend of mine out of a lonely place. Re-instilled faith that we are both strong enough to survive a sea of sirens, false love and rejections to find that someone more. So thank you

[@kathymacdonnell1443]

This song is an absolute masterpiece and deserves to be a much bigger hit ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mylesdesigns]

An all acoustic album, even just acoustic versions from your current repertoire, would be amazing

[@kamilahynas2327]

I second that.

[@LeeFeiChaiYii]

Your eyes sparkle when you talk about music. You look so different from what you look like in your FB posts, when you talk about other things but not music.

[@CesarJavierGuerra]

This song and “Talk Talk Talk” helped me through difficult times. Also “Two beds and a coffee machine” is a song I connect to even though I lived a different childhood. We all have to thank your sister for inspiring you to make great songs and supporting and encouraging you.

[@MAOMORENO-t5l]

I LOVE YOU DARREN

[@НатальяКремнева-ф9ж]

Люблю все его песни. Darren you are the best with your music ☺️

[@iphoneography]

This song gives me goose bumps. Always.

[@claireabellabirdie]

Darren, thank you so, so much for sharing this with us...We are always SO thankful that you give us total honesty and transparency when you write, and to hear this writing session of how Bloodstained Heart happened is a real privilege. Your voice has always been and IS my favourite voice IN THE WORLD. The fact that you are also the nicest, kindest, hilariously funniest, most caring and truly adorable guy is an added bonus!!! ❤❤❤

[@VanessaSilva-or9oi]

Beautiful Singer

[@daniellowe75]

Two Beds and a Coffee Machine! You mentioned that song. I absolutely love that song.

[@WoodlandAsh]

You’re such a genuine & kind man. I wish I were half the man you are. It’s difficult to be true & decent in the current time we live in. I too have an older sister. We don’t always get along, I don’t approve of her choices and behaviours. But she did give me a beautiful nephew who is my hearts delight & for which I’ll be forever grateful.

[@PurplePumpkin]

This is one of my absolute favorite songs and it really did deserve to be a much bigger hit than it was!

[@beverlykrick5524]

All I know is Darren Hayes you're a wonderful singer please keep going

[@darrenstanleyhayes8211]

Thanks for your lovely comments on my KZbin channel.👉 officialdarrenstanleyhayes@👈.

[@yoursun168]

Miss all your songs, stay with us until we are old, so intoxicated by your songs.

[@-Kleopatra13]

Красивая песня а история очень интересная. Дарен у Вас очень красивая музыка. Мне очень нравится Ваш клип "Insatiable".

[@unicourt100]

Солидарен, один из самых любимых клипов !

[@ОльгаПолякова-щ3э]

Солидарна со всеми и клип прекрасен, а голос у него вообще колдовство. Просто воплощение нежности...

[@MrCorn-qi7xq]

Да он и сам не промах

[@bobeisman]

Please tell me this is a sign of new music coming. Loved you Darren since 1997!

[@ThePWing90]

Crazy that is already have been 10 years! Love Bloodstained Heart.

[@joeibh]

I feel that each and every song you made/make has an amazing story behind its creation. The song makes so much sense that is for a sibling; the care and affection siblings share is very underrated

[@carlitasilva33]

Darren I follow you since savage garden and I am a big fan you is a great singer God bless you and hugs fom Uruguay 🇺🇾 🤗

[@andreflavell3453]

Pure Art . Wonderful human being. Thankyou for such joy

[@karenvenus5869]

sadly my family / sister and brother gave me no encouragement. I'm glad you shared, trying hard to give encouragement to myself now...

[@evgeniyapopova5440]

Darren, thanks a lot for that! with BIG love from Russia, St. Petersburg❤️❤️❤️ I'm waiting for a new album and a concert🙏🏼

[@LeeTheWhiteDove]

The reason l love your songs, it's cause they're deep and touches you very close to the soul. And in some of my lifes brightest and also darkest moments l related to your songs so much. Still do and always will. Thank you for you and your legacy.❤

[@Pandora-3107]

thank you for sharing this beautiful writing Session. I really hope you'll be back soon & gift us some new music ❤️

[@millatrubitsena9503]

This song helped me too i was at hospital for 1 month ( surgery) in may 2011 and song supported and helped me too. Thank you for song. I adore you since my 10 year old😘🐞🐞🐞

[@jazminratzlaff5357]

Love this album, a true masterpiece! Love the close relationship with your sister. Thank you so much for this. Bless the heavens for giving you the gift and voice of music and melody. 😍😘🥰🌟✨👑💎⚜️♥️❤️🎵🎶🤩🎙🎤

[@comosehace49]

Oh my goodness you look great; I love 💕 your voice 😍💝, love you Darren!!!

[@fpvvsford]

One of the greatest song writers of the 90s

[@juanmanuelgodoy2301]

How I admire you man!!!! I am a fan of you thanks to my older sister! jajaja back to 1997 she was playing over and over "Iwant you" and that song sticked to me forever... and here we are now... still loving your music!!!! kisses from Argentina!

[@donnamellick5240]

WOW that is cool

[@cgrdna7921]

2 beds and a coffee machine still gives me goosebumps

[@yorqinfikr450]

I think what changed your career is Insaitable. "My opinion sir" You became famous specifically in Uzbekistan with Insaitable. I still listen to it from time to time.

[@SuperTruetunes]

Beautiful, thank you so much! Abundantly blessed musical talent that is organic is rare, that just evolves out of you. And to see it all happening.. live…to be let in ….wow..❤️❤️🥰✨💖 I have to say that listening and watching your performance of your song on X Factor always gives me a down deep and physical reaction of shivers….as the song opens up to elation ….just so profoundly beautiful..🥰✨🌟💖

[@darrenstanleyhayes8211]

Thanks for your lovely comments on my KZbin channel 👉 officialdarrenstanleyhayes@ 👈

[@hectorpretel8038]

It's gold in Internet!!!!!!!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@AslanovAynar]

Darren, you are special!

[@jadymalikova]

Красивая песня 💕

[@lorraineward4492]

A beautiful tribute to a beautiful sister

[@vincentgass5300]

You have the most Amazing and beautifully written music, Loved Savage garden and love your solo music, please come out with more music Darren, much love from NY

[@dazan26]

without you and your voice my life wouldn't be the same 😊 you are part of me in the last 25 years

[@kyliehorka85]

Welcome back super pumped best male voice to me. You will always have my love for your music. Omg your back 😍

[@EternaMorwen]

Wow! That's magic! Some tears rolled down from my eyes imagining that moment.

[@GlennWD]

We need more of these discussions about your solo music Please Darren.

[@ExpedienteAbiertoQVB]

Darren Hayes, sos el ser más bello de este mundo. Gracias por tu música y por tu ser entre nosotros

[@КотиковИгорь]

Moment of pure happiness…

[@janetjimenez2143]

Dios te bendiga Darren. me fascina como cantas, saludos desde Caracas Venezuela

[@robertgray1756]

Love the song and the video is great too. I have 2 sisters, i'm in the middle. Call them Big Sis' and little Sis'. First music i listened too was my sisters single vinyls....David Soul "don't give up on us baby". Dave Edmunds "Girls talk" and The Jaggs "i got your number written on the back of my hand". All from late 1970's... Thanks for sharing Darren...every time i hear this song, it gives me tingly goose pimples..or perhaps it's just higher blood pressure !!..LoL.

[@susanthompson9637]

It's a rare treat to hear you talking. I never knew you were from the UK. You sing like an Angel.

[@Fantabbydozy2608]

He’s from Brisbane, Australia! He lived in London for a long time though but he’s definitely not from the U.K....even though we do like to claim him as our adopted pop star 😂

[@susanthompson9637]

@@Fantabbydozy2608 Oh shoot! My bad, but yes I can understand that! Just as cool, he's an Aussie. xo PS: looking back at this, I never knew he had an accent. I didn't forget anything.

[@darrenstanleyhayes8211]

@@susanthompson9637 Thanks for your lovely comments on my KZbin channel.👉 officialdarrenstanleyhayes@👈

[@susanthompson9637]

@@darrenstanleyhayes8211 Hello! You're most welcome. I still forget how interactive these forums are and was not expecting a response. You are amazing! Thank YOU for making my day!

[@darrenstanleyhayes8211]

@@susanthompson9637 you can write me with the email address above on hangout

[@elchobis1]

I LOVE U DARREN HAYES!!! 💞

[@monareed7287]

Thank you you are a wonderful human. You have the voice of an angel🌸

[@EggSunshine]

This session demo sounds so much happier than the final version. But honestly can’t decide which one is better. Maybe publish this version too dear Darren?

[@yvonnef.1216]

Your voice ist a true gift, Darren! ☺️ Thank you!

[@sweetfoxy84]

Wonderful words for your sister !

[@darrenstanleyhayes8211]

Thanks for your lovely comments on my KZbin channel.👉 officialdarrenstanleyhayes@👈.

[@pslay9324]

love this story....such a beautifil history

[@MARYPANGLE-t4m]

This song reminds me of a good friend of mine

[@ddplart]

like you for so many years, hope everything goes well for u.

[@roseinkhouse855]

This album helped get me through a divorce. I saw you at the Indigo and it was magic. Bless you Darren.

[@dragonragevideos4565]

You have helped me and I'm sure countless others through many dark times with your music.

[@samanthae7048]

You’re an angel, Darren. Please know how loved you are by us. You bring so much comfort. Thank you so much for always being there - at times, when nobody else was.

[@ApricusInaros]

Love this song. It's my favourite from Secret Codes and Battleships and probably my favourite over all from you. Taken by the Sea and Black Out the Sun are also very dear to my heart from this album. These days I'm drawn to Sense of Humor the most and I'm listening to it almost daily.

[@gizanemontero4234]

Eu amo suas músicas. Minha playlist só tem Darren . Amo sua voz 💕

[@lynn1464]

Darren you are such beautiful person. I love the the Stories Behind the Music. You have such an amazing voice. One of your songs I so relate with is Crash and Burn. I did a cover song of Two Beds and a Coffee Machine. It is so good to see you. Thank you for sharing this with us. Take care. ❤👍😊

[@samwijewardhana6514]

Good to see you back Darren .love from Sri Lanka..🇱🇰

[@regiscat]

Thank you so much for the insights into your creative process. That was very generous. I truly love this album. So many great songs. I've never heard a song quite like "Hurt" before. Brilliant. Thank you for the music. I think we'd all love to hear more.

[@xudan3805]

Amazing! all time favorite singers!

[@demijo9792]

Love love and only love🥰❤❤..

[@adriancarbajal8823]

DARREN PLEASE COME BACK THEWORLD AND MEXICO WAIT FOR YOU

[@mateussempre7672]

I love your songs