The musical brainchild and moniker of Brisbane-based musician Todd Kilby, Banquet Darling has spent the vast majority of the past decade travelling and performing around the globe as a circus acrobat, musician, director and nightlife provocateur.
Now he's ready to release his debut LP 'Dreamlove Obscura', which he describes as a 'once in a lifetime kaleidoscopic journey of dreams, love and rock & roll'.
Ahead of his Brisbane launch show, here Banquet Darling lists a few awe-inspiring paintings.
1: Gustav Klimt - Judith And The Head Of Holofernes
Its aureate seduction and composed brutality had me transfixed when I first saw it at the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, while on tour in Vienna.2.: René Magritte - The Therapist
This painting, as well as many of Magritte's works, inspired the tone colours and sonic layering used on our album 'Dreamlove Obscura'. I had this particular piece out on the coffee table the entire time I was recording the demos.3: Seven Sisters - Kungkarangkalpa
The energy and life that this piece resonates is powerful beyond words. The vibrations of the room vitalise in its presence.4: Goya - Witches Sabbath
Opened up new fascinations and worlds of dark mystique.5: Oskar Kokoschka - Tiger
It's primal. It's raw. It roars.'Dreamlove Obscura' is available now. Banquet Darling plays The Bearded Lady (Brisbane) 13 May.
