Oils on Water - 13. Power & The Passion - Midnight Oil

The year is 1985. It's sunset on Sydney Harbour. This is Midnight Oil, in concert on Goat Island.
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[@davidsmith1898]

Dare I say, one of the greatest live performances ever.

[@agardad386]

It's up there, especially for mid 80s

[@nongthip]

I feel another Oils frenzy coming on. Every year or two I just go back and run through every album, single and concert to relive the power and unique talent represented in this awesome Aussie band. Hell, or I could just watch Peter Garrett dance all day and night. He's a totally unique character and watching him swing his super long spindly arms around is classic. Paint him blue and stick him on Pandora and we have Avatar.

[@SteveBarton13]

Frenzy!

[@carlottamatuschanskayasky2839]

This is one of the songs that taught me that drums and bass were not the least important.

[@dingopinguino]

the best rock band in the world, the best singer, best dancing, BEST DRUMER, best bass man, UP THE OIL`S!!!!!

[@alanstrom2221]

DRUMMER not DRUMER!!

[@shannyntempleton4926]

❤️❤️❤️

[@sondradupree8709]

Worst lyrics.

[@trapezoidspangle934]

@@sondradupree8709 worst comment.

[@roseannaaalbers248]

How I miss the REAL Australia Still viewing in 2019 and Hirst's drum solo!!!! Excellent musicians. That playing is tight. Peter Garrett, always on top of things! He is awesome! Absolutely brilliant!!

[@baulko1]

Rob Hirst's drum solo must be one of the best ever! Oils at the top of their game.

[@deanhendrie5903]

So so true after watching him at Newcastle last week. That corrugated drum he’s using shows how talented he his. Shame this could be their last tour😢

[@fransbuijs808]

Ever heard of Sheila E?

[@kimbostitch7034]

Hirst on drums....always a treat...awesome

[@emmaduncan2991]

the guy's a monster!

[@jennyelise1456]

super tight

[@haydenwittig8877]

BACK IN THE DAY WHEN BANDS SANG ABOUT POLITICS AND DIDNT CARE .BEST LIVE CONCERTS EVER.

[@sondradupree8709]

Peter Garret , what a hypocrite , the lead singer of Midnight Oil , whose ideologies made him join the Green Party which he abandoned for The Labor Party & ended up in the Federal Government of Australia as Minister for the Environment . Where he was completely incompetant and his actions in the " Pink Batt fiasco " killed many young men which he never apologised, plus resulted in other disasters imposed upon the people of Australia. He did more harm than good . He should have stuck to being a Rock Star .

[@thatninjarider]

@@sondradupree8709 Rubbish, Rudd knew all about the insulation scheme fuckup because Garrett warned him it was unsafe in writing numerous times. Totally thrown under the bus. Why do you think he left when Rudd came back after the second ALP leadership spill?

[@sondradupree8709]

@@thatninjarider , who cares. Let bygones be bygones.

[@balung]

@@sondradupree8709 Pink Batts that was CCP Kevin Rudds call. Research it.

[@YokRzeznic]

Long before the far-right embedded the culture war into weak minds that made them overreact to anything vaguely political that didn't directly align with their agenda. Midnight Oil went nearly 40 years accepted as a strong voice for a moral message, now the brainworms have cooked people's heads from the inside and they'll shriek about how they're 'woke' and 'snowflakes'. Midnight Oil didn't change, the whiners did. And they'll yell at me now for this post.

[@agardad386]

In 1985, this was the best band in the world

[@Saksm113]

Still the best fucking drum solo I've seen or heard. 30 years ago today!

[@johnpaulmills3467]

You've clearly never heard moby dick live at the royal albert hall in 1970

[@immelvan6529]

smauge And you've probably never heard Rare Earth's Get Ready.

[@rogerc844]

well put!!!!!!!!

[@rogerc844]

you haven't heard much honey that's cool!!!!!!!!!

[@twelveytwelve]

The theatricality of Garrett and Hirst are what give the Oils their colour. The rest of the guys are still awesome in their own way, though.

[@r.barnesbetty3380]

Saw them 2 weeks ago and they've still got it. 5:16 Peter Garrett straight up loses his shit! Peter Garrett, always on top of things! He is awesome!

[@marcoortiz8046]

That bass line is sinister. love it!

[@m.normanrobert7791]

Rob Hirst's drum solo must be one of the best ever! Oils at the top of their game. Hirst on drums....always a treat...awesome

[@christopherkeane2295]

Quintessential Oz Rock Band. Raw music, lyrics, dance, drumming and no bullshit!

[@roselynhackett7637]

BACK IN THE DAY WHEN BANDS SANG ABOUT POLITICS AND DIDNT CARE .BEST LIVE CONCERTS EVER. Still viewing in 2019 and Hirst's drum solo!!!! Excellent musicians. That playing is tight.

[@Denis-gd8yq]

Just awesome...Their best line up (Gifford/Hirst especially). Real horns on stage instaed of keyboards changes everything.

[@tabted]

Jim and Martin are so good as a duo on guitar.

[@snakemanpete55]

Still one of my favourite bands of all time ...excellent Peter garrett brilliant front man to a band of superb musicians

[@SFDoucette]

This American has been an Oils fan since I first discovered them in my college days during the late 80s/early 90s. My biggest regret is I never saw them live. This helps a lot though.

[@GuilhermeJardim]

I saw here in Brazil....1993 or 1997!!! Epic!!!

[@fransbuijs808]

They are doing a farewell tour, so now's your chance!

[@SFDoucette]

@@fransbuijs808 I wish I could but their tour is only in Australia. I can't afford that kind of trip.

[@fransbuijs808]

@@SFDoucette No, they go to the US as well. Check their website. I'm going to see them in Europe this year.

[@tomaszdanius5463]

still the best bass player of all time. created the real groove.

[@fluffy121973]

This concert will never ever be replicated

[@Chris-vq5vr]

Never. Authorities wouldn’t allow it

[@geeclatters6121]

Place would be full of c@nts holding up phones these days 🙄

[@balung]

The Great Music from the 80s and 90s will never be replicated, either.

[@lindadote]

Brilliant band, best we ever had and what a concert!

[@TrickyWoo]

Simply incredible. The most sweat-drenched performance of the most serpentine song by the mightiest band of them all. Behold the mighty Oils, in awe.

[@Elwrt455]

Still viewing in 2019 and Hirst's drum solo!!!!

[@bhbluebird]

Excellent musicians. That playing is tight.

[@BabylonCentral]

bluebird So tight

[@mattgilbert7347]

Bloody hell what a mix! Live and in 85, that's fkin unreal.

[@macmurphy35]

saw them on the same year (1985) in britanny - gueheno (france)..amazing gig so intense together with the clash...unforgettable (i was 21 and it seems like yesterday)

[@serjtakian3294]

THIS BAND HAD ME DISCOVER ROCK AND ROOL WHEN I WAS A CHILD...SO THINGS TO REMEBER SO PROUD OF THE OILS .. THE SONGS THE MESSAGE.. THE OILS FOR EVER THE BEST BAND FOR ME !!!

[@jakejive7760]

Peter Garrett, always on top of things! He is awesome!

[@27deblyn]

Oh my... those drums!!! Wow!!! Bass is kicking too.... awesome song!

[@alanstrom2221]

41 years ago I saw Midnight Oil at The Royal Antler Narrabeen. I have to thank the boys from The Strand house at Dee Why for taking me to the gig. It was late 1979, a warm night, people pouring jugs of iced water on each other and Peter Garrett's head, steam coming from the Lead Singer's bald cranium. Their music and especially their lyrics have made THE OILS one of the most important Rock bands in history. This new song ' Gadigal Land' is an instant Oils Classic. Words cannot describe how much I love this track. Sydney Radio station MMM played it every hour yesterday, so credit to them for that. Before they played it the first time I was thinking " oh, I hope it's good " I loved it from the opening chords, the thumping Drums, the throbbing Bass and Garrett's vocals delivering every word that is punching the Colonial invaders in the face. Well done boys, this is excellent!

[@timcuneen3964]

Forget about all the politics etc. for a moment. This is absolutely masterful Rock 'n' Roll and art. It's tight, intense, passionate, a little bit dangerous - you would have to search very hard to find an artistic performance as good as this.

[@q3nightmare]

one of the few best live bands on the planet

[@finnphillips3401]

Saw them 2 weeks ago and they've still got it.

[@timcuneen3964]

For sure. I think people sometimes forget (because of the band's well-publicised politics) how brilliant and compelling they are musically. I have met a lot of musicians and most of them would give their souls for a chance to play in a band as musically devastating as this.

[@trapezoidspangle934]

This is just one of the most perfect things ever. The location, the time, the atmosphere, the sound, the lighting….it’s just all there. I’m 52 and seen so much music but coming back to this is really peeling back my recent cynicism. I play guitar , drums ,bass and keys since a little kid but can’t sing to save myself. Very broad musical tastes. This is such perfection It’s just enough to make me wanna cry.

[@caveman4598]

Band of the people, power to the people

[@davidgilbertson89]

Man, these guys went hard here.

[@RSTAR2009]

Masterpiece of a Performance!! Still listening in 2019

[@ericlebrun1640]

Great band! special for giffo best oil's bassman!!!!!

[@MrMowww1]

Is it just me or was the eighties the best moments for rock classics!

[@jimzafiriou7808]

Rob Hirst's drum solo kills it. Forgetaboutit.

[@mrdimsim1048]

Superb. Divine. And all of the above

[@flyingdutch9818]

Back in the late 8np/early 90s The continental was The place Chris Wilson was on fire and that V8 voice was undeniable. Vale the king

[@joeprenit3913]

Even more important in 2015 ..... Peter Garrett, always on top of things! He is awesome!

[@thedementedmagician]

whoa, rob hirst is a drumming maestro

[@666monkeyboy]

So fucking good, just enough to make me wanna cry! To have a time machine...

[@rodhjort624]

The best live band ever......

[@malibumut]

Yeah... I could cry, they were so fukin good... nothing compares...

[@OtherMike5000]

From back when Australia 🇦🇺 was free.

[@4554dy]

A F**king Amazing moment in time. To the Oils-Cheers!

[@dianaaldrete4501]

So fucking good, just enough to make me wanna cry! To have a time machine... Rock at its finest

[@howzatfilms5820]

This has to be the best version of power and the passion, up the oils !!!!!

[@steveparker8579]

Thats gold!

[@ramkinstuff9140]

The long intro just instrumental sound. Is awesome

[@simonwighton5408]

Rock at its finest

[@tjmiller74]

When Pete gets real excited he climbs up things........I ended up on my roof

[@pmR32red]

One of the best live bands in the world...

[@gjcoop5625]

Later, Peter became a passionate Health and Safety advocate.

[@angelinadryden2940]

This is the best fricking song ever ,!,,llll,!!

[@fossie32]

@MatthewRobertPayne1 Love the look on Rob's face as he comes to the end of the solo - def enjoyed it I'd say

[@fossie32]

Probably my fave Oils song

[@elbohemio111]

you guys are just great !!!!!

[@nipsu1053]

I don't give a damn about any trumpet playing band. It ain't what I call rock and roll. Thanks Mark.

[@lenaforsgren]

Absolutely brilliant!!

[@linda-margaretmchutchison9567]

Love the Oils

[@JJheadcharge]

5:16 Peter Garrett straight up loses his shit!

[@connorduke4619]

that's one of the reasons why we like him.

[@gypsylee73]

Rob Hirst on drums = 🔥🔥🔥 Peter Garret = The Not So Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck 😎👍❤️

[@Frankentaru]

Peter dances like a member of the Aussie Parliament! Viva la oils! Another of my favourites! I dance that way too, but he makes it look cool lol! Frank.

[@marshallman1au]

Even more important in 2015 .....

[@zugzug9969]

Fuken tops 2024 my best band of all time

[@anthonyjohnspiteri6209]

seen them the first time in Melb at the "Ballrooms" in St Kilda...then new years eve on Gold coast(1981)...as always ...Hirst,s solo Ha he fkn smashed it......

[@Alfsp1]

I want this on DVD

[@Alfsp1]

I found it ..will be here next week !

[@simonjohndebrett5015]

Go midnight oil!!

[@janebrowne469]

yep. so so good.

[@lozarok]

Energy +

[@cosmos4]

one word,.....SOLID!!!

[@AllAhabNoMoby]

Awesome. Nostalgia rocks! Thx for posting!

[@parkeradz]

awesome. whilst they may have refined it with the cocktail kit and the water drum over the years, this version cannot be beaten.

[@Halfstar3]

Amazing songs, amazing band.

[@BabylonCentral]

Holy shit. Fucking awesome.

[@michellerh2959]

oh to be young again x

[@carlottamatuschanskayasky2839]

And them being young again.

[@1963Toddy]

Love It !! always ....

[@brucerasmussen4233]

that is fucking awesome drumming!!!!!!!!

[@vanjane]

OMG! Me. Early 80's.

[@SkyNet-ty1tm]

Luv the crazy dancing 🕺

[@thesandsie13the2nd]

how does our Rob do that without putting his wrists out of joint. #brilliant

[@enlightenedDiamond]

These guys had THE BEST lines in Rock and Roll history - Just enough to make you want to cry!? Buildings built in the sky, Makes you want to cry?

[@alexgravis5198]

The best, What a energy!

[@RodHjort9911]

Awesomeness

[@TheNarrowGateOfJesus]

awesome one of the first times I have seen that drum solo on a you tube clip. Thanks for the upload

[@lukemckean6155]

This song sums up Australia in the 80’s

[@rodwilliams8654]

What amazes me is that even in 1982 they had a fucking amazing back catalogue to play from and even if you agree with their political leanings or not: truly great band

[@robertmanley2116]

I just wish I could dance as well 😊

[@xiphocostal]

Rob Hirst is a machine

[@roycemachado9770]

I'm here as I was at the concert in Melbourne last night and they didn't play this song

[@Lozza708]

who else saw them on Redhead Beach near Newcastle Australia in the 80's?? along with several other bands on the night.

[@michealbody7000]

I bet u spy vs spy was there too or the flower (icehouse)

[@Lozza708]

@@michealbody7000 Yep , pretty sure it was the Flowers.

[@rodwill13]

What a band.

[@CurritmoRx]

"This is something I will remember", even if Red Sails time is pre- species deceases ;-) Unique phase, the album is still a special high quality hit!

[@dave1053]

Love the dancing :)