Sit Down With Dave Hero

What made “Erotic City” the track you wanted to turn into a full video next?

I have always had the look, sound and story of “Erotic City” in my head and that is

where the song actually came from. It truly was a cinematic experience giving birth to

the song in the studio and a video was a must. Nishaant Bhinder made my dream a

reality.

When you watch the finished cut, what’s the moment that hits you the hardest?

When the hero finally finds his lover in the arms of the two villains and she is smiling

You’ve played everywhere from school halls to festivals. Does performing in New York

still shape your writing today?

Yes, New York when I lived there was a lot more dangerous and atmospheric than it

is now and it was full of all types of people, many of them artistic. It was very intense

– a bit like Blade Runner. The memories I have of my time in New York are

unforgettable and I will keep trying to re-evoke those times in my songs.

What was it like working with Nishaant Bhinder on bringing this noir vision to life?

Nishaant and I had discussed the song many times and he found the cast, locations

and special effects to magically bring Erotic City to life. It was amazing to work with

Nishaant on the video. A dream came true.

Out of your three albums, which song surprised you the most once it was actually

recorded?

“Lost in Paradise” on the first album “Days Awake.” I sat down with the tape rolling

and started to sing and play guitar. The whole lyric and story just came right out and

that version was the final take. It was amazing listening back to the song. It could be

the best song I have ever written.

As the videos keep rolling out, what’s the next thing you’re excited to explore creatively?

There will be more videos. I have also recorded a new album called “Rescue

Mission” and this will come out in February next. It is similar to my previous albums.

Earlier this year I recorded the songs for a musical called “Head For Howth” which is

based on a crazed psychobilly rock and roll band who were based in Howth called “Rocky De Valera and the Gravediggers.” The musical needs a script.