Rob Hirst of Midnight Oil talking about "The Dead Heart"

Rob Hirst talking about The Dead Heart at ‘The Making of Midnight Oil’ is a free exhibition developed over a two -year period by MAG&M Curator Ross Heathcote in close collaboration with Midnight Oil Drummer Rob Hirst.

[@davidroon-explorationsinar9106]

So many of the elements that he's describing here are EXACTLY the way that I've been emotionally reacting to this jewel of a song for years. Infinite space. The desert. Pretty wild that this thing can still bring me to tears after all these years and listens...

[@themossypottery]

David...me too. The more I listen to this song the more I learn...have you heard the Mtv Unplugged version with the didgeridoo/yadaki...? It takes it to a higher level.

[@woodybalfour8213]

Ah Rob...You are an exemplary human being and true Australian...Thank you for your music and heart and mind and humor xx

[@xavclose]

Thanks for sharing that. Always nice to see Rob Hirst talk about the oils.

[@JackieGamerofficial]

Ye, when i was there and saw him pull the guitar out itbwas odd

[@xavclose]

You're lucky. I only saw (all of) them once, in 93 in Belgium. They kicked off the show with Only the strong. I'll never forget that.

[@Jellybeantiger]

One of my drumming heroes,my sister introduced me to the Oils a bit late with the album A Place Without A Postcard but when the song No Time For Games played on the radio every now and then,I was mesmerised,they had different elements to their music,punk,straight Aussie rock and even prog rock.

[@Antoni1986]

Alright who are the assholes who gave this video the thumbs down? Rob is a legendary drummer and musician. I can't stand musical ignorance..

[@thuydangFoysbroveahasepo]

Fascinating... wonderful to hear how this iconic song was built. Thanks for sharing! Superb! Thanks for posting. This guy is a legend. Should have an OAM

[@TimTam854]

Fascinating... wonderful to hear how this iconic song was built. Thanks for sharing!

[@sidneyfreese1340]

legend Fascinating... wonderful to hear how this iconic song was built. Thanks for sharing!

[@findafa1]

Love this - the creative genius at work. This band are awesome and so underrated.

[@McFly-guitars-n-stuff]

That song is masterfully arranged..

[@adsensedd]

The Oils always very conceptual and thoughtful about their songs. Great to hear this background.

[@johnhassall1782]

Love this tune,,, I bought the single,, and still have it 😎

[@themossypottery]

One of Australias greatest songs.

[@tommonk7651]

Just a fantastic song!

[@bouldergirl6]

Saw them may 4 2002 at the boulder kinetic fest was so glad I saw them got into their music in the 80's. it was surging a great show!!!!

[@graffitiguru]

This guy is a legend. Should have an OAM

[@darrenfield70]

I 100% agree

[@jerryfalwellsociety]

An MBE.

[@theskyisblue8979]

@@jerryfalwellsociety lol

[@jerryfalwellsociety]

@@theskyisblue8979 ;-p

[@pellelindbergh4455]

whats a OAM?

[@craiglbeaumont]

Superb! Thanks for posting.

[@shaneconnors757]

HOW GOOD IS THIS

[@marklaunt3747]

Rob is so talented.

[@matthewslimm8632]

MY freshman years 87-88 with help of MTV Q 104.3 I mentally SURVIVED with the The Dead Heart Lord here our prayer

[@ratozinho1061]

Muito bom! Obrigado por compartilhar seus conhecimentos!!!...

[@ratozinho1061]

2019 e não perdeu a essência!!!

[@PetraKann]

legend

[@FirstLightAdv]

Insanely cool

[@TimOestmann]

thanks for this - really interesting

[@gregmixing]

When he first brought it in it was originally called Black Stump Stomp.

[@MrRodstube]

Midnight Oil faz parte da minha vida!

[@reneepianocovers]

Go Rob

[@JackieGamerofficial]

I was there :)

[@saltydog888]

Musicians are manic. Thank fuck for musicians.

[@francoislepage8227]

Legend 🙏🙏🙏

[@theflint7692]

midnight oil is like, the most MUSICAL band. this is the freakin DRUMMER

[@christopherryan1379]

just interesting ..im in

[@adamflano9635]

I don't have a guitar here to check, but by the looks of it I think these are the chords. Verse's Bm (could be a B5 power chord )Bm - A- G- F#m - D - ABm - do do do do part he talks about ( E*, B, F#, B, B*,E*) * = Open strings.Chorus- looks like this.Bm barre chord on 7th fret E, A triad on 5th fret. Bm barre chord on 7th fret , E, A barre chord on 5thBm barre chord on 7th fret E, A triad on 5th fret. Bm barre chord on 7th fret - E- A barre chord on 5thBm barre chord on 7th fret - E- F#m - A That Bm might be just a B.I know he calls it a B but he is a drummer and a B minor or B5 makes more sense.Who knows what Rotsey and Moginie did to the chords Rob Hirst originally wrote though.

[@TheFtocFactor]

I don't care what anyone else says, I think Rob is one of the best drummers out there. The Oils truly a sum greater than their parts, but any weak link would have been detrimental to the band. Rob certainly elevated the bands music.

[@LoverOFhopeANDcompassion]

Mix of medieval europe (99% indentured servants) juxtopized with modern colonial europe??