Midnight Oil - At the Time of Writing (Live In The Studio)

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Taken from the forthcoming album ‘Resist’ pre-order now: midnightoil.ln...
Directed and filmed by Robert Hambling at Rancom Studios Sydney, January 2022.
Featuring Andy Bickers (saxophone), Leah Flanagan and Liz Stringer (backing vocals).
Engineered and mixed by Brent Clarke.
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‘At The Time Of Writing’
(Written by Rob Hirst and Jim Moginie)
There’s nothing much hanging from the tree in the Garden of Eden
It takes a long long time for the fruit to ripen on the vine
We better get together or we’ll end up on the roof with a shotgun
Because a chance, we’ve only got one
It’s never very smart to try and strip the bark from an old tree
We’ve been digging up the dirt since the rocks of the earth were still warm
Now old king coal is dying, he was never gonna last the long run
You know a chance, we’ve only got one
At the time of writing we were in our heads
At the time of writing we were good as dead
At the time of writing
At the time of writing we were fast asleep
At the time of writing we were in too deep
At the time of writing
Wait a little while your eyes will realign into the darkness
There’s an ice-melt below us, bamboo curtains above
Our ocean moat protects us, our friends will surely come
You know a chance, we’ve only got one
They make no apologies for this, make no apologies for anything
They make no apologies for this, make no apologies for everything
We are not responsible for this, we’re not responsible for everything
We are not responsible for this, we’re not responsible for everything
At the time of writing we were in our heads
At the time of writing we were good as dead
At the time of writing
At the time of writing we were fast asleep
At the time of writing we were in too deep
At the time of writing
At the time of writing we were on the brink
At the time of writing, still had time to think
At the time, at the time, at the time, at the time, at the time
#midnightoil #resist #atthetimeofwriting

[@jamiecallaghan4232]

Best album of 22. I know it's only March but I can't see anyone topping it.

[@jirikonecny1495]

Maybe...The CULT-Under the Midnight SUN...Great record!. check it out..😉😉😉

[@tcbpronto]

Haven't had a buzz from an oils track like this in a long, long time. Goosebumps. Ventoura's style takes me back to the Giffo era. Tenor sax - fantastic addition.

[@MikeLandicovers]

Intro sounds just like Luritja Highway

[@tenn_ore]

I love this but Gadigal Land really blew me away, too.

[@gerrygeneric]

Ah, that's a baritone! I love some bari sax. Like Morphine, Fishbone, or Gerry Mulligan...hits down deep and gives it even more oomph.

[@AndrewChicco]

@@gerrygeneric Played one in the school band - they feel great to play...

[@leokimvideo]

OILS ARE BACK….FINALLY

[@sranpetrovic8978]

World 🌎🌎🌎 tour

[@Cris.d.em71]

Always been my ultimate favorite band and always will be...so good to hear peter’s voice and the bands unbounded energy for their music.... Fucking awesome as ever.. Love it..! Chris...👍❤️🙏🍺🇬🇧

[@snickelofideon]

amen

[@steuph1976]

I still can’t believe how good this record and all of their shows since the reunion were. I’ve seen many 70’s and 80’s bands being washed out but they’re still exactly as good as in their prime.

[@splashfreelance2376]

Just found this. Had no idea the Oils were writing and playing again. As good as ever, which is a surprise. Most people seem to have a decade or so of great art in them, to find a whole band that still burns after this amount of time is extraordinary.

[@danielwest4546]

If that does get you fired up, their music & their messages still as relevant now as they were 40 years ago. Loving the new music.

[@Mexxx65]

I would think, you would think, we Oils fans would think. The World at its time in its history now, is more rife and bountiful then ever for bands like..............MIdnight Oil.

[@mattieslurmusic]

Already.. after a lifetime of lovin'the Oils.. This is so freaking good. Already I put it up there with the great songs from the old days.

[@kezbot2]

Fave new Oils song, so appropriate for the times. I hear shades of Hercules. Can't wait to see this track played live in Cairns April 2022. 🖐

[@jason_from_canada]

Nothing like the Oils live right Kez? 😁💜💜🖐

[@kezbot2]

@Jason Bourgeois you know it 😁🖐💜💜🇦🇺🎸🎶

[@progmeup]

I'm more reminded of Beds are Burning. Jim even used some of the same guitar effects on it 😉

[@DenisRichardJr]

New Midnight Oil 🤩👍 YES!!!! LOVE from a huge fan from Montreal, Canada ! 🇨🇦🤟😉

[@snickelofideon]

love to see, this made my day

[@stevemurrell6167]

Legends......enjoy them while it lasts. Not long now....

[@ScottDavies]

Wow the energy 🤩

[@BYOFS]

the greatest band of all time, can't wait to see ya soon fellas

[@barbapoupokin7425]

Je les aime tellement ! Jamais déçue 👍🏾

[@fransbuijs808]

Old school Oil! I like this!

[@qawwal78]

Paris grand Rex 2019 Paris Olympia 2022 I feel so Lucky to get those opportunity. Thank you midnight oil !!!!

[@bluecent]

Brilliant just Brilliant

[@ibeckman1]

You can push them around but you cannot keep a great band down. Best Australian album of the year hands down power to them amazing.

[@AceBaseKingOfSpace]

Still writing quality songs. This one was great live.

[@garrymayo7267]

Been listening to the Oils from day dot, seen them at Royal Melbourne Showgrounds in 1980,and again a couple of years at Wodonga. .F..N LEGENDS...STILL ONE OF THE BEST BANDS IN THE WORLD ..MIDNIGHT OIL WILL BE PLAYED FUCKEN LOUD WHEN I MEET MY MAKER.👍🦘

[@MaxJustice100]

First listened to these blokes way back in 85 or 86 , one of my mates had 10 to 1 playing in his car on his new stereo loud and clear, needless to say I was blown away , to this day they never cease to amaze me with their music , great stuff !

[@amangogna68]

Great music and amazing group !

[@nicholaslongford-solopage4476]

That's really really bloody good Loving the new record.... Going out on top

[@lisefernstrom636]

Absolutely golden love this song brilliant

[@PhilJS67]

Loving the new songs… can’t wait for March in Adelaide.

[@evatapia4113]

Great song 🎵 always make good music 🎶 👌 👏 🙌

[@tapanim6576]

This song is amazing just as Rising Seas. Haven't been this excited about a new Midnight Oil album in years. The Resist album will be awesome. I'm glad I pre-ordered it, just got a notification that it will be ready for pick up on it's release day on, can't wait.

[@ialsolikethecfl7151]

I wasn't able to see them in Oakland, where I had gotten a ticket. I wish I had been able to go. I saw them on the Diesel and Dust tour in Bloomington IN. Incredible show. And I love this song.

[@66Misspixie]

I SOOOOOO look forward to seeing Midnight Oil at Rod Laver Arena on 9/3/22, I have loved this band since I arrived from NE England to Australia on 27/8/82, they taught me to respect the original culture of this land, & I have never forgotten (my rescue galah cockatoo makes sure I don't forget, he has learnt to communicate with humans for his survival "following in the steps of his ancestory" we still have yet to learn from the original bird/animals of this land....I will be there on the 9th March, hoping for 2-3hours of absolute political rock!!!!!!!

[@66Misspixie]

Just as an add-on, I will be wearing an original Aboriginal designed Black Milk (Australian Company) shirt, limited edition, sold out in less than 2 hours, as an honour to Midnight Oil & the original colonists of Australia, see ya there everyone, I will be on the floor....of course

[@66Misspixie]

titled...Owls

[@todd1smith]

Still the most relevant band in the World.

[@philjones8609]

Great tune! The Oils are the absolute best

[@darrenquinn8295]

Old school Oils,best album since 10 t 1

[@hebiennousnsommespasdanslm6452]

Beautifull 💖. The blood of oil rebirth.

[@marcramone2863]

Still one of the best bands of all time

[@markinhostostes]

o bom rock nunca morre

[@ronystrack3422]

PDC

[@edwingomez5442]

Larga vida al rock ❤️❤️❤️

[@ronystrack3422]

@@edwingomez5442 👏

[@mateirosdocerrado]

Grande!

[@wearenotafraid2830]

Love this track and love this video! Whenever I can see what exactly Jim and Martin are doing while they play their instruments I'm very happy.

[@ricardocerrillo1897]

Said it once...I'll say it again. The Oils can do no wrong.👌👍

[@johnford3400]

Fantastic, see u in Christchurch, New Zealand in September 2022

[@cristianofm]

the first 10 seconds seem to have been a tribute to the band morphine;p good grip hit this sound. I loved it!!

[@diegolopes9746]

wowwww!!!! 🥰🇧🇷👏👏👏👏

[@Ofthe7thSon]

This has the Written in the Heart vibes for me - and that’s my absolute all time favourite Oils song 👋

[@mattmid7012]

Yeah I can see that. I think the next song I listen to is usually my favourite Oils song!

[@deonhavenga6197]

I remember when you came to South Africa in the 90s and I didn't sit once through the entire concert, and I think my legs got the better of me once again 👍🏻

[@a-j6798]

This echoes in my head even at night when I try to sleep. Perfect!

[@edwingomez5442]

Me encanta esta banda, mega banda. Talentosos y músicos de verdad 💪❤️❤️❤️🤗😁

[@MacbthPSW]

Funny how the bass plays itself at 3:03 while Adam's taking a break to adjust his strap :) Not quite live but I like the energy and a bit of rawness to this version.

[@MichaelsMusicMix]

Video put together from multiple takes Id say

[@scottk982]

Similar problem with the singing at 2:10 but I’ll take it for such a great song!

[@andrewdavis7304]

Love it!!!

[@theegyptianfringe8074]

Gonna miss you boys x God bless

[@markh.6606]

Who better to send a message?! And back just when we need them... Big love for these guys....

[@Hollyrock712]

Seeing them in June !!!!

[@dontbotheruncledanny3913]

That”s CooL

[@rolandosulbaran681]

YOU'VE MADE ME CRY WITH THIS NEW SONG!! I LOVE IT!!! THANKS!!!

[@dersterbliche]

Great...! I like more of this

[@raphaelleackermann2721]

so much to write, so much to tell to our children... if they survive

[@vatzjr]

Still got it!

[@virginiamiller9765]

As our Time of Rising Brilliant Midnight Oil mates. Mates indeed.

[@jfbaquero]

Please tour Colombia. Have been a fan since 1988!!!

[@phylion6067]

"At the time of writing, we were as good as dead."

[@catylytica]

LOVE. Always. 🤘

[@Farmoils]

Thanks for putting this up Melissa...

[@danielbrown8463]

Welcome back Oils

[@13arracuda]

Amazing new track! As relevant as ever and I am loving the sense of urgency I'm feeling in this one.

[@Oseanacoceanblue]

Sounds like there going back to the roots and the peaceful warrior stance .

[@monkeymalletsvideos]

good on ya boys

[@stellartrent1775]

At the time of writing I was oblivious now I am moved and enlightened. Just wow!

[@v1rtu050]

Excellent return to form!

[@pescafebria-GilPrado]

Sensacional 👏👏👏👏

[@MaggiWuerz]

Wish, there were more tracks in this style on the album. I love it!

[@Marilynpresleycostel]

There are...

[@philjones8609]

@@Marilynpresleycostelpoint me to these, please!

[@ericpaivio3877]

Full of truth and passion. What we need more of right now...the good stuff. Thanks for rocking the real.

[@HesarealNoWhereMan]

Man I hope this whole album is this 🔥 Midnight Oils leaving us with an album of bangers!!! Also, Midnight Oil if you are listening, EXTEND YOUR TOUR TO AMERICA PLEASE!!!!

[@rodpinball]

This Friday USA show dates are announced.

[@smoknbobjd]

I'm so happy to hear such solid, new music from this iconic band. I regret that I have never seen them live, and having read an article a few years back about them selling off touring gear, I thought I never would get to. I hope our paths cross.

[@vanidadintranscendente]

[@joffa01]

Jim and Martin. Mein Gott!!! Rob and Adam. Mein Gott!!! And Pete with more gutz in his voice. Love it. Australia's best.

[@miljannikolic8323]

All right, all right! In the spirit of punk and blues! Yes, yes, masters! Great vibe, sound, saxophone and guitar...

[@markrostovtsev7340]

Как же я долго ждал нового альбома... Для меня это музыкальное событие года!

[@mooseman5267]

Amazing track on an amazing album. Adam tearing up the bass doing Bones proud mate. Bring on Rod Laver soon !!!!

[@pixsnapper1]

Awesome!!! 😀

[@laurentweck42]

Fan depuis 1987, indémodable,

[@pierre-yvescochet3585]

Congratulation. Your come back. It's really great pleasure for us Thank you.

[@Marilynpresleycostel]

They were never gone...

[@michelforbes3958]

Always plenty of gas with Midnight Oil !

[@botd1630]

Incredible....and Pete sounds as good as ever. What a band!

[@raminitzan]

greattttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt

[@anne-mariemetton604]

Excellent ❤

[@gordonfreeman8423]

I found this song in a TIDAL Playlist very good music greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷

[@1AussieM.B.80s_Plus]

Oils cranking the writing (Don't Stop Writing Mates!) , Midnight Oil Super 👌 Strong 💪. Awesome stuff. Album will be a Big Seller💯👏😎

[@harryhyttoppe1190]

Agreed , he's definitely channelling Giffo.This is classic Oils- excellent !

[@matthewwillis4892]

YES! Keep the OIL Flowing boys! Great Song!

[@liviopintolivio3034]

The Oils are back. Yeesss. Lets Rock,

[@bugeanuflorin1531]

Welcome, fabulous sound quality music, Anytime, Anywhere, Enjoy with OIL MIDNIGHT. thank 4 you. Good time for ya'll

[@dennischaim]

Amazing band timeless music

[@eduardoandradedamasceno4830]

Ótimo que legal!

[@ellelaikve8915]

Such great synergy - music and message - just what's needed! Love Midnight Oil!

[@almaxx9680]

Saw you at Glastonbury in 1993♥️

[@fabrisoto]

🌹👏🏽🌹👏🏽🌹👏🏽🌹 Saludos desde España.

[@jus3221]

🖤🖤🖤

[@kildermc]

The voice is still strong. Band is still sharp.

[@ieatpiranhas1479]

Still got it. Great band singing with a purpose. Also, great live.

[@STR82DVD]

Great stuff lads. Sounds like Midnight Oil is just killing it again. Bloody brilliant!!!

[@niviamendez1958]

Wow! They sound so good! They still got it! Miss Bones but new bass player doing good job! Awesome guys!

[@gregbooth1551]

RIGHT NOW!!!