Colin Hay (Men At Work) - "Overkill" (TELEFUNKEN Live From The Lab)

Watch Colin Hay perform an acoustic rendition of the Men At Work hit "Overkill" at TELEFUNKEN.
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Executive Producer: Toni Fishman
Engineered & Recorded by Brendan Morawski, Jake Subin, & Alan Venitosh
Mixed by Brendan Morawski
Filmed & edited by Patrick McManaman
The LIVE FROM THE LAB live music video series is recorded and filmed at TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik's facility in South Windsor, CT. Each session is tracked live exclusively with TELEFUNKEN microphones and features unique performances from a variety of local, regional, national, and international artists and ensembles.
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[@RS-os7wm]

A criminally underrated singer and songwriter , the guy is pure class.

[@matthewclay6535]

*I've met Colin Hay 3 times. A little stand-offish... but a very nice (extremely talented) guy never-the-less!*

[@talktalk2412]

Why is that?

[@AlexVonCrank]

Holy tits this guy's voice has aged like wine!!! What a performance!!!

[@feverpa]

One of the most underrated songs. The original version with full 80's orchestration didn't do it justice. Once Colin started doing an acoustic version, post-Men At Work, it blossomed. Hauntingly beautiful.

[@photographyinflight4183]

Well said.

[@patricktaylor1108]

Completely agree

[@thosdot6497]

I disagree that one is better than the other - I will listen to either quite happily - most of my memories are of the original version anyway, since I was there at the time. The original was a cut above everything else in the mid-80s soundscape; and the latter day acoustic direction brings out different qualities in the song which just to me accentuates the fact that a great song is a great song. Now for a rockabilly version....

[@LesRobinson]

Agreed

[@mrdirtbag49]

Probably one of the most well written songs all time…

[@tgbitw17]

Song is king. To all the kiddies watching this. SONG SONG SONG. Thats what todays music is severely lacking. Melody and harmony.

[@chrisribaudo9103]

Stands the test of time. Speaks for itself. Beautiful.

[@AllThatIKnowNow]

Love this song! Colin's voice sounding as good or better than 25yrs ago!

[@moogus8000]

it really is!

[@maranunes3060]

Really!!!

[@pianoman1958]

Yes! I attended a Men At Work concert in Berkeley 37 years ago.... wow.

[@whiskeybrown262]

Better than the original

[@perrrcibal]

I just heard some random dude singing this song at the streat, and after all this years, im grateful that he remind me how great this song is.

[@emmanuelbuenviaje6564]

That signature voice gets better every year. May u live long Colin Hay.

[@analizandocantantes]

I do not understand how someone can click on "I do not like" if this is wonderful, the interpretation, the composition, plus the incredible sound of the Telefunken microphones, a really wonderful

[@anutosho1]

I like this song, but this one sounds a bit artificial/forced. I miss the driving beat of the original.

[@gonzaloco5441]

analizalo a el pablooo!! 👌🙏

[@thomasholmegaard6431]

@@anutosho1 it's not surpose to have a driving beat it's not techno musik your .....

[@jimmy21217]

If you were to stand next to those people, you would only smell hatred.

[@nivekretneprac1]

I agree.

[@nobodyknows4590]

This is one of those strong compositions where the implied meanings can change just by stripping it down and changing the tempo. Amazing.

[@TheHangarmenBand]

my insomnia song. I remember when this came out. No clue. Now in my 50's, it has new meaning. Great performance. Thanks TELEFUNKEN.

[@keezejudah5018]

This song is too beautiful,,,it hurts me and makes me joyful too,and I still don't really understand how to explain my love for it in mere words,,,it must be a blessing then.

[@bobbyboykin7137]

I know its an overused phrase, but Colin truly is one of the most under-rated talents out there. Every version he does of this song is unique and speaks to me in a different way. How the hell does he do it? Amazing.

[@roberta.6399]

Something about this song is hauntingly beautiful... ❤️ Most likely it's Colin Hay

[@jayholewinski]

In the end he added a little more in his vocal. Love it.

[@moose6676]

Colin Hay, is absolutely brilliant, great voice, song writer, and of course a great musician. Thanks for your music Colin. 🙏🏻

[@pietervanderzwaag6035]

His voice hardly changed. Love Men at work😊

[@kevinmcgiffin10]

I can listen to this song forevermore. Every time i here a most recent performance colin never disappoints. Love your songs your voice love you colin.

[@rosaconnolly7345]

Right with you Kevin

[@The_OneManCrowd]

I was a bar that never has bands but it was the owners birthday and I just happened to be there. I was floored when they opened with this song.

[@8332ak]

3 thumbs down????. Realy??? Man is a genius. one of the best.

[@jasonb5511]

Agree

[@PeterJames143]

you're surprised? this is youtube, the world under the bridge. trolls rule here.

[@ceilconstante640]

Just people in Australia giving a thumbs up

[@vpj25]

Lovely - today's kid only want Electronic music - this is lovely - His voice is as sharp as it was in the 80's - Musicians from that era are masters of their work. Love it

[@alejandrocompean5163]

God,never take him out of this world,please!!!

[@free322001]

Been listening to several live versions of, this is his nicest so far.

[@Thecrankybarber132]

Love this song ..... those lyrics, that voice absolute class

[@TheTOCM]

Prolly a very important song now, moreso than even the 80 s. Beautiful.

[@alisacalder2596]

Hauntingly beautiful. Love this acoustic version, and his voice is as strongly characteristic as ever. Chills in the best way!!

[@matthewclay6535]

Colin Hay IS INSANELY TALENTED!!! A true treasure!!

[@didierbonnet556]

A 67 ans Colin Hay nous chante dans la même tonalité qu'en 1982. Sa voix n'a quasi pas baissé après presque 40 ans. Chapeau !!!

[@artvandelay8090]

I love the suspended chords in this. Beautiful.

[@geoffanderson7254]

First time I heard this I did not know the artist but at the same time I absolutely knew I knew who it was. Looked it up and went, YEP! I knew it. Great band and great lead vocals

[@juanmigueldegleue2992]

even today this exciting song like in the 80's great song!!!!!

[@SpleenOverseas]

I Will always love that song ! Thanks Colin Hay ! 😀

[@asolano]

Vocal acrobatics. Respect.

[@bobh28630]

As a former recoding engineer (late '60s - early 70s), I am also impressed with the microphone. It sounds elegantly natural. Telefunken may have a real competitor to Neumann Microphones.

[@masterluke3407]

Wow what an artist. Can't understand the lack of views but sometimes what's popular, well, sucks.

[@turntablesrockmyworld9315]

One of the true gems of the 1980s; pop song writing don't meet this standard nowadays.

[@jamesgeorge65]

one of the few guys whose voice doesn't change as he gets older.

[@hidhoman954]

One of my favorite voices of all time

[@Lawman212]

My compliments to the recording engineers who preserved this terrific performance.

[@TomBrislin]

My favorite singer. Period.

[@jasonb5511]

Definitely one of my favorite also

[@Mikeys2Much]

Story telling at its best. One of the best at the craft. Thank You for letting us in. Cheers.

[@hawk6809]

Beautiful. I remember when this was first released. Saw you years ago at the fair, as well... Was like it was just yesterday. Bravo.

[@antoniorobbins6768]

I've never heard the lyrics before in such an honest way. What an incredible song

[@gowindachiktg2383]

So #Hammer schön der Song.

[@bossman6100]

I love you Colin Hay

[@lpjbird]

He’s amazingly gifted, I can’t get enough Hay!

[@joelopez3954]

I grew up listening to their songs. Brings back memories of the 80’s-90’s! Thanks Colin... you still have it in Spades, mate! God bless.

[@ryanclark6402]

He’s almost inhuman finding that register all these years later. All praise whatever’s preserving him…

[@jadadoog]

Colin has played this song literally thousands of times. I’ve heard every acoustic version imaginable, starting with the one from scrubs. when he plays, live at the lab with Telefunken acoustic, it’s the culmination of everything…..including arrangements, and the maturation of his voice. That makes this the best version of overkill, IMHO.

[@Roy_Boy4.1]

It's amazing how he still sounds as good as he used to.

[@XavierSage77]

Sounds nice the accousitic...one of my favorite songs...

[@redrocks1983]

Sums up the early '80s like they were yesterday. I wanna go back. Great solo in this song. ❤️

[@ryanmurphy6690]

This is probably the closest I'll ever get to being in the studio with Colin Hay. Thank you, Telefunken.

[@srdjanjapanmusic5817]

It s been enuff to write Just This song, and nothing more (beside, he already have diamonds songs like It s a mistake, Down under, Down by the sea, I can see it in your eyes, etc), well.. Just this song is enuff to deserve Greatest Music Awards ever !! Tremendous soul he have , and voice and guitar artistic craft..Colin.

[@yezidignacio8560]

Beautiful, unique, deep. What a versión. Gracias Colin.

[@robinjacqueline]

Love this version I feel like M@W were so under appreciated way ahead of there time

[@fcruz43215]

Duuuuuude, I've always loved the melancholy of this song. This acoustic version emphasizes the loneliness of insomnia and the thoughts we have. Beautiful.

[@John-fp6cd]

Grateful I got to see him in concert! :)

[@henrylozada1525]

Feeling that some moment in life we ​​face ... and manage to overcome and survive. Thank you!

[@diegomatharangubitosi3670]

What a version!!! 🔝🔝🔝

[@justfinck1]

Masterful songwriter, master class in acoustic playing. As a kid of he 80's and loving Men at Work as an MTV act, to see the depth of these songs arranged this way, Colin is a force and should be a highly respected songwriter.

[@cristobalcontreras6174]

Colin, eres el mejor!! Crecí con tus canciones, con tu voz, vienen a mi muchos recuerdos de infancia... Disfruto hoy más que nunca tu música! Que seas eterno!!! 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱

[@JasonNewman-hp2dc]

honestly the best version I have heard😊

[@AMPProf]

the stamina to play the same song forever!

[@LucasMonteiro26]

This a perfect match of a pretty nice voice with a beatiful melody

[@anthonyvincelli9500]

Colin this one is my favorite ❤️

[@candiceparker3938]

My husband's favorite song!! Even better older!

[@efvarela3]

That voice...

[@TheElm39]

I’ve got to fully agree!

[@johnnybailey989]

Keep doing what you do. I’m so thankful for what you do! We as normal day to day we only dream of doing what you do Thank you for being our voice!

[@jeffburt9589]

Absolutely brilliant, just beautiful

[@rodchisholm4790]

I love this song, from the first time I heard it decades ago. It explains to me allot about my self! Bravo Colin Hay ~ genius talent

[@AlexTube2006]

OVERKILL I can't get to sleep I think about the implication Of diving in too deep And possibly the complications Especially at night I worry over situations I know will be alright Perhaps it's just imagination Day after day it reappears Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear Ghosts appear and fade away Alone between the sheets Only brings exasperation It's time to walk the streets Smell the desperation At least there's pretty lights And though there's little variations It nullifies the night From overkill Day after day it reappears Night after night my heartbeat, shows the fear Ghosts appear and fade away Come back another day I can't get to sleep I think about the implications Of diving in too deep And possibly the complications Especially at night I worry over situations that I know will be alright It's just overkill Day after day it reappears Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear Ghosts appear and fade away Ghosts appear and fade away Ghosts appear and fade away Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Colin James Hay Overkill lyrics © Emi Songs Australia Pty Limited

[@wagnera2417]

Fantastic!!!! Wohoooo!!!!

[@benjaminbrattleboroblue392]

Thankful for this. ❤❤❤

[@ebam2009]

What a wonderful song.

[@AlmostProfessional1995]

In my top 3 favorite lyricists and guitar players by far...if not my favorite. Wish he played in the US more often 🙂

[@kevinmcgiffin10]

Colin has such a beauty voice. You are a memorable kind Mr.Hay ✌❤

[@josephvasta]

I grew up in the 80s. This song was on heavy rotation on radio and MTV (when they actually played actual music videos).

[@wharfbanger]

GODDAMN masterful

[@nocellphone]

Hypnotic and gorgeous. I'm not sure I breathed until it was over...

[@marina_helena]

Colin é gênio! Linda apresentação, linda música!

[@DroneOn]

What a moving performance. 👏 absolutely inspiring. 💯

[@27Susanne]

Such a great song! And such a powerful and sensitiv voice.

[@luzmarina79]

Never forget

[@MeiZu0606]

colin hay its amazing i love him and i love his songs !!!! HE MUST BE HONORED LIKE HE DESERVES!!!!❤👏👏👏👏👏 overkill tremendous song!!!

[@stuarthartley7428]

Quality artist playing in a store room , no respect. Fabulous.

[@LiveFromTheLab]

This is where we built our microphones at the time. We have now expanded and this space has been refitted as the soundstage that you see in our new videos

[@stuarthartley7428]

Apologies. Thanks for clearing that up.

[@XavierSage77]

Love your voice....

[@janeway1111]

It's such a good song

[@lostposeidon]

本当に良い曲ですよねOverkill

[@eduardobaima7911]

Master Colin Hay.

[@DoronTuber]

Still got the voice. Great!!!

[@zafurchio5687]

Pure class

[@titodude]

Absolutely wonderfull💕❤️

[@koomky]

love this singer, this voice, these songs !

[@franklinvargas2130]

Colin tantos años escuchando tu música mis respetos a esta leyenda aún me sigue sacando lágrimas y removiendo el alma tus canciones

[@vghart955]

exquisite!

[@flippensweet3]

awesome!!!! thanks! :)

[@everythingNotHere]

Moving, Sir... You have the divine gift, Thanks for sharing.