My First Time Hearing INXS. Or In Excess? Or I-N-X-S? Vocal Analysis of "Never Tear Us Apart"

I was super sceptical coming into this analysis, not knowing how to pronounce INXS having never heard of them before. That's usual, right? But reading that the song selection here of "Never Tear Us Apart" was a hauntingly beautiful ballad piqued my interest. And now, I need to hear way, way more of them!
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to INXS for the first time, performing "Never Tear Us Apart”.
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[@ashcatlt]

“Mystify”, but that whole Kick album is a masterpiece.

[@joannecunliffe8067]

It is 🥰 This album was in my car for so many years - I still love it now!

[@kcrich1310]

Second that. Definitely Mystify. Bought that cassette back in the day (in the 80s) and wore it out. Not a bad song on it.......

[@Johnrockerldn]

aint that the truth.

[@rccola5167]

Absolutely

[@stevem-h3562]

Yep. That and maybe Listen Like Thieves.

[@FunFactFreaks]

Hi. I am Australian and knew Michael back in the day. I remember when he came to my 18th birthday party along with Andrew. I played guitar so we had a common interest and a few days later were jamming over in their garage. All this before they were Inxs. Michael is missed. Thanks for reacting to this song. Brings back memories.

[@michaelbrutvan2272]

So cool to get to jam with them

[@alisonholland7531]

Remember when they used to play the pubs round Crows Nest and Nth Sydney. I miss him so much ❤️

[@squoopen750]

@@alisonholland7531 And that cafe on Military Rd Neutral Bay.. about 50 metres from the Oaks on the other side.. I can't believe I've forgotten the name of that place!

[@justwinks1553]

Thank you for sharing your memory. ❤

[@frontbum666]

I remember meeting Michael and Mizz Minogue at a party in Darlinghurst in the mid/late 80's. They stood out by trying to so incognito, both dressed in bright yellow rain coats with hoodies...Even though it hadn't rained in ages. They stood out like dogs balls. Both very cool and friendly, I talked to them for ages before we all became non compos mentis for some reason...

[@douglashill5361]

• Need You Tonight • New Sensation • Devil Inside • Suicide Blonde • Disappear • Bitter Tears • Mystify • Don’t Change • Beautiful Girl • I Send a Message INXS is still one of the greatest rock bands ever!

[@douglashill5361]

and somehow i forgot "What You Need" in that shong list

[@douglashill5361]

The One Thing , Elegantly Wasted

[@TheHarbinger2000]

New sensation and the devil inside are the two that immediately. Can't mind for me.

[@markriobr]

Original sin

[@MusiCatsKing]

I find most of their songs so boring and repetitive to play. The only reason people like them are they are seduced by his so-called sex-appeal. So over-rated in my opinion.

[@timmy_monaz]

This is not the original album version. But as stated below.....anything and everything from the KICK album is just incredible. My opinion, one of the greatest albums of all time.

[@alancrapo2881]

"Need You Tonight" would be an excellent next stop on your INXS journey.

[@RabbiSteve1]

Totally.

[@LoppityLlama]

Especially the video that pairs it with “Mediate.”

[@toria-j]

Good Times, with Jimmy Barnes, if she really wants to hear him let rip. BOTH of them let rip. Incredible song.

[@Grungycat67]

Need You Tonight, for sure!!

[@nucl3arboNg]

Was my thought just as I'm watching this one. Made sure to look for one of these first.

[@jomitchell6711]

INXS is something else. Australians are practically born knowing all the words. We don't care where we are, the second it comes on we will belt it out. Any song. Pure perfection. Michael was ahead of his time.

[@Kiwichick138]

Big for New Zealanders too :). I think seeing him 'live' videos too is amazing, he has such stage presence...

[@boganshazz821]

Not an AFLian, but if I catch it on tv at a power game, it gives me goosebumps

[@frankensteinfpv]

This comment!

[@ashleydixon4613]

I’m from Arkansas, but must’ve been Australian in a past life then! 😆 STILL one of my favorite bands. Unfortunately I didn’t get to see them live before Michael died, but did see them on tour w/JD Fortune, after he won Rock Star: INXS to become the new lead singer. It was actually a really great show, even without Michael, tbh. Everyone (myself included) was on their feet throughout the show, dancing and singing along the whole time. It was so much fun! They’re such a tight act, they play off each other so well, they truly are an incredible live act.

[@nicholasminns694]

Even better when your uncle made their guitars❤

[@laurieemme1534]

YES!!! I'm so excited you are analyzing INXS (yes, it's pronounced "IN-X-S" as in "in excess"). Next we need "New Sensation" or "Need You Tonight"!

[@gablack1050]

I vote Need you tonight

[@Ishanaroya]

I would like to add "Beautiful Girl" for its powerful message

[@jakemccoombes6962]

Original sin or just keep waking are good ones too

[@LucLightWolf121]

The Devil Inside

[@catdubh4787]

I'd prefer Devil inside, but.... Oh, and if you want to hear their earlier sound, from before they got insanely popular: "The One Thing." I always liked that song, even though it's from earlier in their career.

[@fatdaddyajanderson5414]

This was our wedding song in 1989…it means so much to us…I’m glad you enjoyed it. Michael Hutchense was a treasure… he left us too soon. So glad you enjoyed this song!

[@CountryFriedChocobo]

Aww, that's so cute. Hope y'all are still doing well to this day!

[@Coffeeology]

It was ours in 2000 as well!!!

[@stefanbrackeva3867]

Here the same in 1996 :)

[@ericolson326]

🎶 He, he was singing 🎶 Dipthong was there 🎶 Two vowels collided 🎶 And they could never tear them apart

[@rodb9275]

Nice! Love it.

[@emilywilhite5807]

You just made this linguist very happy.

[@theivory1]

Oh my God yes.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

omg I LOVE THIS!!!!!

[@jemxs]

Oh that's clever 😂

[@freddiemossberg7204]

That line “I told you that we could fly, cause we all have wings, but some of us don’t know why” always stood out to me. Very poetic beautiful lyric.

[@Thunderer0872]

Such a passionate line, I always loved his delivery. Makes this song plus Kirk's Sax solo.

[@sophitsa79]

And then as an adult I learnt that the lyrics are actually "I'll make wine from your tears" and I melted again!

[@Grungycat67]

This is the song that was played at his funeral. Which is why I tear up every time I hear it.😢

[@matthewpaul1111]

@@sophitsa79 Yes, one of my favourite lyrics ever.

[@madziaro]

poetic, but powerfull. I love this line so much!

[@vampy7966]

This is the song they played as they were carrying his coffin leaving the church to place in the waiting hurst. I was balling my eyes out & ran along side the car as it drove off down the block… Australia lost its greatest sex symbol, frontman, musician, songwriter…. No one could ever replace him & I often wonder how much of a bigger export INXS would’ve been the last 27 years. RIP Michael 💜

[@fgrillo29]

Michael Hutchence was such an amazing front man. Vocal range, charisma and an amazing performer. Sorely missed. INXS was so huge in the 80's. I absolutely love them.

[@whitehorn799]

Star Man from Pro Wrestling!

[@Broadierevs]

Australia's Jim Morrison

[@Donna-C]

Michael had the X-Factor!

[@michaelbrutvan2272]

His loss is one of the greatest ones musically in terms of potential and what he could’ve achieved still

[@MicksMom365]

The saddest part is that we knew we were witnessing greatness, and will never know what more he would have done. Truly our loss.

[@rpatel9901]

so glaf i got to see INXS live in Melbourne before he sadly passed away

[@melissacernota5340]

Don’t know why you have to go back to the beginning so many times.

[@Jeni10]

@@melissacernota5340Analysis. Go to the original if you don’t want the analysis.

[@pinkroses67]

I totally agree.

[@tommyc139]

R.I.P Michael hutchence he's a great performer ❤❤

[@brucedickinson12]

Was

[@AJ........]

Oh no, I didn't know he passed..RIP Michael

[@RabbiSteve1]

Amen. May he rest in Shalom and may his music and memory bless us.

[@RabbiSteve1]

@@AJ........ yeah, sad. it’s worth looking up. Won’t share it here, because distracts from the music and the thread.

[@aarons.5983]

​@@AJ........suicide in 1997

[@JeremiahMuehlbauer]

My wife and I came from very different backgrounds and when we met we became friends almost immediately. I was 19 and she was 24. We grew to admire each other’s perspectives and fell in love. (I was a metalhead and she loves opera, but we are broadening our horizons and embracing all great music) We have been married for 24 years now. She chose this song as our wedding song. Every time I hear it, the line “I love your precious heart” strikes me. That’s what we found the most beautiful about each other. Funny, at the time, I thought it was a strange song to choose but I realize she made a brilliant choice every time we listen to it. Not many songs like it being written anymore. Keep up the great work!

[@ChicagoDB]

@The Charismatic Voice - The entire video was filmed in my neighborhood in Prague…Mala Strana and Old Town/Josefov…before the Soviet Union collapsed/end of the Cold War.

[@karyngoff20]

Thank you for mentioning that - now I see familiar sights.

[@smhhms2000]

How awesome!

[@kevinL5425]

Filmed in 1987 in a country that no longer exists. Two years before the “Velvet Revolution” and six years before Czechoslovakia split into two countries. Prague became the capital of the Czech Republic and Slovakia became a separate country.

[@Seannyboy70]

The old man is Kirk Pengilly's grandfather. He's from Prague.

[@SaturnusDK]

It's no longer the Czech Republic. The country changed name to Czechia in 2022.

[@kevinL5425]

@@SaturnusDK Actually the official long form name at the United Nations is still “Česká Republika” in the Czech language (“Czech Republic” in English). “Česko” (“Czechia” in English) was adopted in 2016 as the official “short form” of the name. This is similar to how “France” is the recognized English short name for the official formal name “République Française” (“French Republic” in English) So we are both correct. I just used the official more formal name. But since my KZbin message is not an official government document, your use of Czechia is more appropriate. Thanks for the correction.

[@Katness07]

Before Czech Republic and Czechoslovakia, it was Austria Hungary. Before that, it was Austria. Before that, it was Bohemia, and that's when my great great grandfather left Plzen, Bohemia for the United States. I love being able to say I am part Bohemian.

[@ChicagoDB]

@@kevinL5425 - Correct…I live in Prague…and most here, including Expats dislike the anglicized form. “Czechia” is considered too similar sounding to “Chechnya”.

[@DP-jaja]

Bono, who was best friends with Michael Hutchence, called him the only real rockstar he ever knew! Why do the great ones always die young 😢

[@allandriver2066]

Because they burn so bright.......

[@yepperalrightythen1731]

@@allandriver2066 Billy Joel told us "Only the good die young"

[@noggintube]

@@allandriver2066 .......and maybe quite a lot of drugs has something to do with it.

[@artistjoh]

Well, when your sexual fetish is auto-asphyxiation, and you do it alone, there is almost an inevitability to how he died, and we are most sexually active and vigorous when young. Putting a stragulation device around your neck until you lose consciousness, or putting a plastic bag over your head are extremely risky, and these are the sort of things these guys do. Nothing to do with the good die young. In this case you could easily say the bad and risky die young.

[@ProdigalPunker]

copious amounts of drugs

[@scotthodgins7975]

The one thing that never ceases to surprise me is that the number of vocal analysts that are 'reacting to' 80's music for the first time. And that they have never heard of these bands. But then i realize that this music is more than 40 years old, and the reactors are much younger than 40. There are so many musicians that are noteworthy from the 80's.

[@lenvarley7973]

The band I sung with did a support with INXS on the last leg of their Shabooh Shoobah tour of Oz in 1982, before they headed to the US for the first time. There was something about Hutch ‐ a presence, a charisma. He seemed almost shy and introverted offstage. He asked to borrow my tambourine. It was new and cost me a mint at the time. When they took the stage, he became the consummate extrovert front man. Threw my tambourine around the stage and chipped the hell out of it! I still have it to this day, and it survived many gigs since. RIP Hutch.😢

[@lantose]

Thanks for the story! Many of us have them but never get a chance to tall them, unless the subject creates the opportunity! I served Leon Russell several of his meals and a short order restaurant in Tulsa, Ok back in the early 70’s, as he would always sit and the end of the counter, or wait till it was available. His driver always stayed in his Rolls out in the parking lot! He was very quiet and didn’t talk other than giving his order to me and I’d ask how he was doing. He was very polite and had that great beard and was the pride of Tulsa other than JJ Cale, though he left for LA back in the early 60’s.

[@cfoley1014]

Did you play Portland, Maine?

[@lenvarley7973]

@@cfoley1014 We never toured outside of Australia. We supported INXS in Perth, Western Australia.

[@guccigasbag2780]

@@lenvarley7973what band was this? I’m Aussie and may or may not have heard it but I’m in my mid 40’s. 😂

[@lenvarley7973]

@@guccigasbag2780 I would be surprised if you'd heard of it! It was a Perth pub rock band called Cathedral :)

[@grilledspaghetti]

Michael Hutchence was totally the Jim Morrison of the 80's. Everything about him, vocal range, looks, stage moves, sex appeal. Edit: This is the most engagement I've ever received so; 5150 Live Without a Net - Van Halen ;)

[@XwarriorsoulX]

not everything, their deaths were vastly different. if you recall Mr. Hutchence was found with his belt around a doorknob the other end of the belt was around his neck and he was holding on to his ding a ling. tragic masturbation mishap.

[@dipsydoodle7988]

​@XwarriorsoulX that has been proven to be false. Nice to know you are 30 something years behind.

[@jimsackmanbusinesscoaching1344]

I would say Devil Inside is the song that evokes Morrison the most.

[@trexpixx4590]

He was so much more than that!

[@electricjoshaloo]

He definitely had a Morrison vibe but he was more of a gentle personality than Morrison. A lot of similarities in their appeal, though.

[@markramsey2401]

I had front row tickets to INXS in Vancouver in 1991 - Michael came right down to the fence and I got to sing the chorus of "What you need" along with Michael holding the mic. My greatest concert memory.

[@Mistmantle88]

That was a fantastic concert!

[@charlestompkins8431]

First of all, I can not b 0:53 elieve that you have never heard this iconic classic rock band. Australian rock band INXS was an excellent band, and their lead singer, the late great Michael Hutchence, was a phenomenal singer. His death was a tragedy. To see them in concert was an awesome experience. He hung himself due to depression over constant headaches that he had as a result of a cracked skull that he received from a taxi driver who threw him out of his way for being on a bike in front of his cab, and he landed on a sidewalk hitting the top of his head, cracking his skull, causing him excruciating headaches for the remainder of his life. My favorite songs by INXS are Don't Change and a song that they did for the movie Soundtrack Lost Boys called Good Times. There's two other songs that are my favorites as well, Shine Like it Does and the song Beautiful Girl.

[@thomasallen5303]

You need to do a little more research regarding his death.

[@charlestompkins8431]

@thomasallen5303 I also know that he had an argument on the phone earlier that day with Bob Geldof and Paula Yates, the mother of his daughter Tiger, that she and Bob were raising. He and Paula first spoke, and she told him that he couldn't see their daughter as originally planned. This made Michael upset, and he then called Bob Geldof, and the two of them had a heated argument. Later, upset, Michael took his life.

[@zebidee55]

>First of all, I can not believe that you have never heard this iconic classic rock band. This is the bit I can't accept with these 'react' videos as a genre. How do you claim to be a music expert, and have simultaneously never heard the most famous songs of the biggest acts in history? This is a five-times platinum track that charted number 7 in the US. Next up, watch her react to an English band 'The Bee-yat-tlles' - "am I saying that right?"

[@MrRoy073]

He also lost his sense of taste and smell after the nightclub accident, which reportedly contributed to his mood swings. Don't Change is a belter of a song. Turn it up loud whenever I hear it.

[@mushin78]

@@zebidee55 Thats true man, she repeats the same in many videos. She hasn't ever heard about Skid Row and Sebastian Bach either.. But not knowing INXS is unforgivable , they were huge in the late 80s/90s and Michael was an icon . This vocal coach must must be a millennial

[@Cadinho93]

The band name is pronounced "In Excess". Such a huge band at the time. This is definitely on the slower side of their discography, but one of their best songs. Also, such an iconic voice and a great sassy/blues kind of feel to this song. Such a loss to music right at the peak of his powers. RIP Michael Hutchence.

[@danduntz2539]

Yeah, the accent is on the ‘X’.

[@tubester4567]

The host of this show is great but theres no need to be unsure of any pronunciation these days if you have a computer or smartphone. You just search google for (for example) "Depeche Mode pronunciation" Google provides an audio tool that will audibly pronounce the word for you. You can do it for any word you cant pronounce. It takes about 10 seconds. Anyway yes INXS was a damn good band. If she reads this try "Original Sin" or ""New Sensation"

[@piotrkos7130]

In ex's :D

[@guccigasbag2780]

@@piotrkos7130😂😂😂😂

[@rylian21]

Michael Hutchence was the total package for a rock star. He had the voice, the looks, the stage presence, and just an overwhelming magnetic charisma. Any room was instantly his just by walking in. He was the IT guy of the 80s. As for suggestions, just listen to the entire Kick album.

[@tjroelsma]

Such a shame he messed up his private life that badly. Just imagine what more he could have brought us. Or did he realise that Kick was his Opus Magnum and that he would never be able to surpass it? Combined with a messy divorce and probable brain damage that might have been enough to push him over the edge.

[@rylian21]

@@tjroelsma It's almost impossible to maintain that kind of peak for more than a handful of years. People crave new things, and there were some pretty seismic changes that came about in the early 90s.

[@Sitania]

​@@tjroelsmathe head injury messed him up. I forget the details, but he lost his sense of smell, or taste? Maybe both? And was never the same after

[@tjroelsma]

@@Sitania Yes, he suffered a skull fracture that lost him both his senses of smell and taste if I'm not mistaken. Like I said: it might well have been a sum of things that finally sent him over the edge. But I feel that Kick was such an exceptional album: it produced a number of hits and pretty much everyone agrees that it was peak INXS/Hutchence, that it would have been hard to come up with a worthy successor.

[@tjroelsma]

@@rylian21 Yes, thank you for putting it in words better than me.

[@brentbman6945]

Awesome INXS songs: Bitter Tears, New Sensation, Need You Tonight, Suicide Blonde, Disappear, Devil Inside.....just a few to choose from!

[@TheEnnisfan]

The soundtrack of my youth. High school in particular. Hutch is sorely missed. What a voice! I never understood why this longer version of the song wasn't included in the album. The longer intro is a thing of beauty. This version was only available in the Kick Flick VHS. This entire album is a masterpiece. INXS made some amazing music. Aussie legends. RIP Hutch. 😢😢😢

[@aprilliamonroe9197]

As an Aussie born in the 70s, watching you experience this track for the first time was such a treat! I had goosebumps all the way through this video hahaha

[@lisasanger1999]

I'm a Kiwi and I grew up knowing all the lyrics to the INXS songs too. They were huge here in NZ.I always get goosebumps with this song. It's my favourite INXS song among many awesome songs. I'm still sad that he had such a premature ending to his life. Tragic. 😢

[@jeffmansfield914]

The drum fill leading into the sax solo is one of my favorite drum fills ever. It’s not flashy or complicated (though it is performed with a crap-ton of clean consistency), but it is the *right* fill played at the right time. Perfection.

[@ReleaseTheQuackers]

I LOVE Jon Farris! All my friends were ga ga over Hutch, but I was always watching Jon... still am

[@smunkyd]

I once walked to an Irish Pub late at night in Hervey Bay, Queensland. I got a beer and sat down, then proceeded to watch the entire pub belt out this song, word for word. It was kind of magical. Gave me a whole new appreciation for it.

[@BarryHart-xo1oy]

What a wonderful experience.

[@Paul-bm1so]

Definitely an Aussie anthem, total powerhouse. Such a great time in Aussie music

[@russe19642]

Bullshit, you were just pissed

[@shottskies]

I heard this song a lot too in Brazil surprisingly. Was on a tropical island off the coast of rio and could hear a busker belting this out from a bar one night when I was sitting out on the pier. It was far from a hutchence rendition but with the accent and everything it was a great moment.

[@ryejay88]

Hoolihans! Went there quite a few times in my 20's. Unfortunately it's been gone for a while now.

[@FlowStateNewOrleans]

Musically, this is such an atypical INXS song. They evolved from sounding very new wave to sounding very sort of funk rock with new wave roots. I think Hutchence is probably the greatest rock front man of the 80s and 90s. Charisma, sex appeal, and an actually good singer on top of it.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Oh, this is great to read. So, I have a lot more to look forward to with INXS?

[@fthrgasp]

@@TheCharismaticVoice Oh my...there is SO MUCH more to look forward to.

[@rotisseriepancake]

​@@TheCharismaticVoiceabsolutely! They have many great songs like "New Sensation" Which I guarantee you'd heard at least once in your life, in a movie or nearly anywhere Also the easiest way to pronounce the band name is to remember the 2 words "In Excess"

[@laredolassoo]

He's a dynamite front man, but there's stiff competition for best of the 80s and 90s...

[@jase0910]

@@TheCharismaticVoice New Sensation is the song that you’re looking for to get a true sense of Michael’s voice. The “directness” you mentioned is on full display, and the song shows him in full attack mode. And he hits some deceptively high notes throughout. Please politely ignore anyone recommending Devil Inside (sorry folks) because he stays in his breathy lower register the entire song.

[@marcrevetta7276]

One of my favorite INXS songs, so glad you enjoyed it! ❤ We were lucky to have grown up in the 80’s. Truly the best music era ever! Thank you

[@taraschneider6115]

So heartbroken when he died...such a loss, such a sad ending. Will always love his voice & charisma.

[@williamrae9954]

Had more impact on me,that the death of Princess Diana

[@nickk5731]

The night the taxi driver king hit him was what took his life. Lost so much of his senses and feel into depression from that. Then the problems with bob amplified it all.

[@richard_n]

Elizabeth you picked a great first reaction for them. You will definitely go down the INXS rabbit hole now, which you should, since they have tons of great songs.

[@Mervalize]

'Good Times' with Jimmy Barnes has him wailing with the best wailer of all time. High energy and acceleration from start to finish

[@mrichmon]

Connecting The Charismatic Voice with Jimmy Barnes is such a good idea. That through line goes straight to Jimmy Barnes with Joe Bonamassa playing “Stone Cold”.

[@toria-j]

I'm hoping she does Good Times too - it's an absolute banger, and their voices are incredible together.

[@kenthawley5990]

"Good Times" is a fantastic song.

[@DoctorDeSotoTheBand]

Yep, I’ll upvote this sentiment. Good Times (Hutchence / Barnes) would be a great gateway into the Jimmy Barnes catalogue!

[@whatnowstinky]

I totally forgot to consider this song, it's a cracker! (I'd love to see her cover some Easy Beats too)

[@lisasanger1999]

I grew up in NZ, was a teenager/young adult in the 80s. I was very fortunate to meet them in Melbourne when they were filming Dogs in Space. Michael came across as very shy, and the whole band were very gratious and generous with their time for a starstruck mega fan 😃 I highly recommend watching the documentary film of his life "Mystify" it is fascinating, insightful, beautiful and very moving. I love this band, so many awesome songs and they evoke many memories for me.

[@markpurvis896]

My favourite band and as a proud Australian, one of the best Australian bands of all time.👍 May you rest in peace Michael..🙏

[@joshstone5009]

My wife and I had a vampire themed wedding on Halloween night 2009. This was the song for our first dance. We now have a canvas with the lyrics in our bedroom. Love INXS!

[@Neofolis]

You had a vampire theme and you chose an INXS song that wasn't from The Lost Boys, seems like a missed opportunity.

[@vulgarprophet2689]

This was our wedding song as well

[@catherine6653]

This song is about his first girlfriend Michelle. She was the love of his life, but she let him go when INXS became successful. They rose to fame fairly quickly once they entered the US market. They were constantly on tour. There is alot of heartbreak in this song. Michelle is the person Michael called the night of his death. She came to the hotel and he didn't answer the door.

[@charleshonyoust9660]

Omg I never knew this

[@catherine6653]

@@charleshonyoust9660 I learned this from an interview with Andrew Ferriss.

[@dianasimich3469]

I didn't know this either....wow!

[@alisonholland7531]

He rang Martha too 😢

[@EH23831]

I didn’t know that … v sad 😔

[@bluesnik1]

It's interesting you mention the Beach Boys when talking about the backing vocals here, because INXS also included 3 brothers in their band - Andrew (keys), Jon (drums) and Tim (guitar) Farriss. There is just something so special about family members singing together. Try 'The Devil Inside' by INXS too, great vocal by MH.

[@Ki11erAce]

"We all have wings, but some of us don't know why." Definitely on my list of favorite lines.

[@davidmc1489]

Red bull.....its the red bull😊

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

It's so beautiful.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

What's a red bull, @davidmc1489? I don't understand.

[@aaronbenson2767]

@@TheCharismaticVoicethe energy drink lol. The tagline is that “Red Bull gives you wings.”

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Ohhh! Haha, got it now.

[@ikuep]

As more and more bands get forgotten, these reaction videos are a lifeline to nearly forgotten music. Thank you for reacting to this.

[@travislwoodward7780]

Per Wikipedia this song was "written in the tempo of a modern Viennese waltz". Thank you for the reaction 🙂

[@TwentyTwelveOrBust]

I’ve always enjoyed “The Devil Inside”. I was blessed to see these guys in concert in the early ‘80’s here in Winnipeg. They were awesome!

[@dam1106]

I've never heard anyone struggle with the name INXS as much as you did. That was interesting. LOL

[@dusty4502]

Seriously 😂

[@911engineguy]

I think you were being very kind to her....

[@katelynneshouse2834]

Michael, had the presence of Jim Morrison, moves of Mick Jagger, and performance of David Bowie.......a complete package rolled into one fantastic human being! ❤

[@katelynneshouse2834]

@@dashriprock5720 🤣

[@guidod384]

As I reacted to the Cult on this channel....Jim Morrison, Ian Astbury en Michael Hutchence..... Connection Ian and Jim is known as Ian did a tour with the Doors. More unknown is that Ian and Michael were friends... Great voices

[@atlasisshrugging]

"Moves Like Jagger" you say? 😅 Great; now I've got THAT song stuck in my head!😮‍💨

[@katelynneshouse2834]

@@atlasisshrugging 😁

[@erwinschrodinger7116]

And a MUCH better voice than all of them.

[@james_tiberius_kirk73]

As an Aussie, I grew up during my formative years seeing INXS live in Melbourne pubs. I've seen them many times in concert over the years and this was the band I played most when I got my license. I'm still grieving over Michael Hutchence taking his own life in in 1997. RIP. Edit: INXS are nothing like Depeche Mode.

[@grahamjgreen]

Agreed on the Depeche Mode comparison, they're not at all similar.

[@happydude2163]

Different music agree, but all bands of that era share a similarity because of the syths which aren't used like they were in the 80's and 90's anymore.

[@MichaelLopez-dn6gg]

I find them to be more like U2.

[@jeromedupont5218]

In this song there are similarities with the sounds of the synths. that's just what she says and it's true

[@BiJules72]

Aussies have a lot of good bands, too.... :) I would recommend some Midnight Oil as well, they are the the second best for me.

[@maxineward1419]

5 minutes in and he still hasn't started singing. woman you are killing me.

[@nabimiso]

I'm 7.5 minutes in and I'm giving up.

[@lorealej9817]

I actually gave up. Too much talking.

[@damienparker8499]

Way to ruin a all time song. Maybe shut up for a few seconds and you might get the song

[@cameronkimjones]

Couldn't agree more.

[@the-smelly-hippie]

​@@damienparker8499there are plenty of clueless youtubers out there that can give you an emotionless reaction to this song.

[@DesireeStamat]

Michael's voice.... smooth as silk. Such a beautiful baritone.

[@Shanegates87]

The Port Adelaide football club play this song as part of their pre game entertainment. They play it literally before the start of the game and the crowd stand up and sing along. Sometimes the crowd sing so loud they turn the volume of the song down and you just hear the crowd singing. It’s a great experience to be apart of.

[@shmick6079]

It’s one thing that Port does really well.

[@thefigure13]

Much like You’ll Never Walk Alone at Anfield

[@Shanegates87]

@@thefigure13 that’s was the inspiration.

[@MusiCatsKing]

They've completely ruined the song for me. :(

[@shmick6079]

@@MusiCatsKing 😝

[@r.p.3490]

More INXS, please. They made some incredible music and Michael Hutchence was a great talent we lost far too soon. His voice and charisma were amazing.

[@Broadierevs]

Try the cover of Good Times that INXS did with Jimmy Barnes. Not only will you hear the full power of Hutchence, but also be introduced to one of Australia's greatest ‘belters'.

[@philc5467]

InExcess :-), One of the best bands, songwriters and performers ever. Tragic day when he died.

[@TrulyScottish]

I'm happy you're covering this song. This was my Ex-partner's favourite song. She died a few years ago, so this song holds close to me. I miss her friendship more than anything. ❤

[@pauladeitch3739]

So sorry for your loss

[@michellemiles9966]

So glad you're getting to INXS, Elizabeth. Here's a few of the hits: New Sensation, Need You Tonight, and The Devil Inside. I'm sure there will be some other suggestions as well. I think Need You Tonight will probably give you the fullest sense of Michael's voice.

[@hilzabub]

New Sensation! A friend played me Kick the week it came out. When it started, I was unimpressed with Guns in the Sky. Then New Sensation started and I was 100% sold on the album.

[@theibault]

I'm still so sad about his passing. He deserved so much better and so much more. And we all deserved more INXS with Michael.

[@amyhon2000]

Me too. I'm always sad when an artist I love dies, but losing Michael hurt way more and I'm not sure why. I loved him from the first time I saw the band on MTV performing "The One Thing". All of their albums are brilliant and this song in particular hits me in the heart. I think my favorite album though is Shabooh Shoobah.

[@theibault]

@@amyhon2000 The One Thing is one of my favorite songs of theirs. It's on permanent rotation in my car.

[@42bluey]

INXS biggest Australian group 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 Aussie icon 🦘🦘🦘 its 27 years since Michael died

[@backyardbrewingcookingando3847]

Devil Inside is a great INXS song, and the video for it is very cool as well.

[@Spurlano420]

The lead singer fell madly in love with Bob Geldof’s wife. She had 3 kids with Geldof. Left Geldof for Hutchence.. star crossed lovers. They had a child. Their fate was sealed and they passed through this world. Geldof stepped up and adopted their daughter for her to be with her half siblings. It’s such a crazy story. It truly breaks my heart. More so now that I have a daughter.

[@Satellitegirl41]

Yeah it's all pretty tragic and sad.

[@privateer236]

Bob, is definitely a guy who has stepped up.

[@paolom.6011]

The sexual chemistry in the Big Breakfast interview on KZbin between Paula and Michael is something to behold.

[@robertmeier7945]

I think she should visit some of the other Inxs songs in their catalogue, maybe scuicide blonde, or original sin? They have so many hits, and had sound that was very much their own

[@dominiccavalier9925]

Should never go back to INXS. Pure Dullsville

[@RARDingo]

A great example of Michael's lower register singing is "To look at you". A good example of him holding longer notes/wailing is "Don't Change"

[@Charly_Dont_Surf]

Agreed, my favorite INXS song

[@taradevine6026]

To look at you is my favorite

[@smhhms2000]

@@taradevine6026 Yes, sublime song, my favourite also.

[@conehenge]

To Look At You is my all time fav too. Mystify is up there though

[@pja55]

The film clip for To Look At You is fantastic.

[@jase0910]

Please please please, if you’ve ever listened to a request, PLEASE react to the official live video of New Sensation from Wembley Stadium. Michael’s voice is so rich and thick live, and he hits notes in his head voice that sound like he’s still in his chest voice. John Henne did a reaction to it a couple years ago, and it’s so amazing. 🫶🙏🫶🙏

[@aTofuJunkie]

They retired after playing the last song on tour with one of their great hits, "Don't Change". A great song with a great message.

[@philhamilton8731]

That song is awesome. Really drives forward... Probably my favorite song of theirs.

[@kevincross9206]

Such a great song, it’s been covered by loads of other artists 👍🏻

[@DrNothing23]

My FAVORITE song by them!!!

[@aTofuJunkie]

@@philhamilton8731 While most people will say "Need You Tonight", "New Sensation", or "Mystify", was their big break, it was "Don't Change" that really got them internationally famous. There's a reason they ended their band career with this song.

[@vietbond]

Don't Change might just be the best song ever recorded and I don't say that lightly.

[@fusiliers]

While I prefer earlier INXS (Don't Change, The One Thing, Original Sin), this era really shows how incredible Hutchence's voice was. Truly one of the great talents of his generation.

[@annsmith5772]

"Don't Change" is my requested funeral song. A love letter to my loved ones, one last time.

[@AlerieHightower]

That video for The One Thing is probably my favorite from any band, ever. Shabooh Shoobah was a fantastic album.

[@ChuckDewald]

The Swing is my favorite. But I'm an old school INXS fan

[@andoletube]

Kick is where my love for INXS took a nosedive. It's jam-packed with gimmicks. Earlier albums are far superior. Never Tear Us Apart is the only song I actually like from Kick.

[@ab.collage]

The One Thing is my fave song of theirs. The video is so great.

[@stevenewcomer8837]

My favorite INXS (In Excess) song. “Need You Tonight”, and “Beautiful Girl” are also great songs.

[@JSCrail]

THANK YOU!!!! I do wish you had done the raw live version where you would have heard him adlib and wail with raw untethered emotion. Genius, but live, SUPER GENIUS!!

[@slartybartfast4213]

'Good Times' INXS w/ Jimmy Barnes is a must listen

[@nathanatkinson8100]

Introduce her to Jimmy Barnes as well? Bloody genius! There's a live version with Chrissie Amphlett on backing vocals as well

[@99sheepy]

Couldn't agree more!!! Two fabulous singers in one song.

[@karenpaxton]

Yas! LOST BOYS SOUNDTRACK!

[@chrisbanks6659]

Good call

[@filminginportland1654]

@@karenpaxtonI listen to this often. Great songs for vocal lessons.

[@lantose]

“New Sensation” was a smash hit and one that delivers!

[@crystalca9082]

This is one of my favorite songs of all time, and I still get shivers when I hear Michael's voice at "I'd make wine from your tears" and again at "some of us don't know why". He just hits something inside me every time.

[@erenraymond3234]

Every album they did is a masterpiece. One of the few bands that I can say that their complete discography end to end is pure Gold. With that said, some of my favorites are Mystify, Mediate, Don't Change, Not Enough Time, Kiss the Dirt, Listen Like Thieves, Need You Tonight.... but you really cant go wrong with any of their music.

[@Usmc0311_RET]

RIP Michael Hutchence. So glad you’re doing INXS (in excess) now! If you do Need You Tonight please do the version that includes Mediate with it!

[@LordNelsonkm]

That would be this one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5q5k6Rsj9OBmZY which also has a nice little sax solo for the outro.

[@Seannyboy70]

Perfect double feature video with a Bob Dillon homage!!

[@LacTV-videos]

this was def a slow dance song at school. I was obsessed with INXS in the 80s. If you want to see him live, watch anything from the wembley stadium concert. It will also show you the sheer enormity of their fame at the time.

[@jbacker1190]

INXS at Wembley is totally captured the energy they gave to the 80s music scene. Just blew the roof off that roof-less joint!

[@simontutton9102]

I was there. A birthday gift from my girlfriend. Amazing gig!

[@LacTV-videos]

@@simontutton9102 jealous. I watched it on TV. Would have been incredible.

[@ReleaseTheQuackers]

I kid you not, when I saw this reaction pop up I SQUEALED! INXS was and is one of my top go to bands! This song is not a typical INXS sound. Check out "One Thing" or "Burn For You" and definitely "Don't Change"

[@dramoth64]

Don't change is brilliant!

[@scorpio0685]

INXS are an iconic Aussie band. I am surprised you had not heard of them. Glad u enjoyed

[@MrBrettley]

For soft-vocal, sexy Michael: Need You Tonight. For belting vocal, fun Michael: New Sensation. For rockin' Michael/INXS, Good Times (with Jimmy Barnes)

[@PaulaMitchell-xg7mp]

From The Lost Boys soundtrack!

[@vinceinhouston4338]

Please with Ray Charles is such a fun song, but it almost seemed that Michael was stepping back to not step on Ray being on the track. I wish they both had a few moments to shine more. Regardless, they seemed to be having a good time!

[@thelastholdout]

And for pure smolder Hutchence, Taste It.

[@roncarnes5724]

INXS were masters of creating space and using pauses within songs to heighten the impact of the lyrics

[@MaxHoukes]

Hey Elizabeth, I believe it's time you got acquainted with Spandau Ballet. I'd recommend the tracks "True", "Gold", "Only When You Leave" and my personal favorite "Through the Barricades". Spandau Ballet was a true product of the eighties and visually quite a stylish bunch!

[@Great-Documentaries]

Trust me when I say that NONE of us in Seattle gave a fck about grunge in the early 90s or later. We knew they were shitty bands with serious drug abuse problems and we had MUCH better things to listen to. Just not Kenny G.

[@scaljas]

Check out “Don’t Change.” That’s the big finale, encore type song. It was the last song of the night at our wedding as well - it’s that kind of song, too. When it’s over you just want to turn up the lights and send everyone home.

[@quentondaniels8536]

An Australian here, they are our band like AcDc is. “Devil Inside” is the one you need to listen/review next of theirs.

[@tyghe_bright]

Seconding Devil Inside

[@horsebydayartbynight]

Fun Fact - Michael's girlfriend at the time, Helena Christensen, is the star of Chris Isaak's Wicked Game video. I suggest INXS's "Need You Tonight" next!

[@TheSputniikbiet]

Australia’s GOLDEN AGE !! Amazing times to live through

[@mt9372]

Elizabeth - fav INXS song is Don't Change. It was playing on MTV the night of my prom in 1983. When I hear it, I'm transported back to that night with the most beautiful girl, who would (much) later be my wife.

[@johngaunce]

"Need You Tonight" is my favorite INXS (in-x-s) song by a country mile. A little more upbeat than "Never Tear Us Apart" (I usually favor ballads), but an amazingly charismatic vocal performance!

[@annsmith5772]

Don't Change is an amazing listen.

[@RyanBriggs-q1w]

U2 "Bad" Live from Rattle and Hum please!!

[@ThePolypam]

INXS is *nothing* like DM. They're both amazing in their distinct way.

[@BrianJarman-nb5ip]

True. DM is amazingly awful.

[@ratonlucho]

I can see the resemblance. Yeah both great

[@ThePolypam]

@@ratonlucho The only resemblance is the time period they were at their heyday. You must not have dug very deep into either discography if you find their music remotely similar.

[@record541]

She doesn’t even pronounce Depeche correctly. 🙄👎🏼

[@tonygreen6357]

'Kick' was my very first tape cassette album that I bought. I had never heard of INXS till I heard 'New Sensation' on the radio. It blew me away! Just an incredible album and an amazing band. RIP Michael... So sorely missed.

[@timmoody5461]

We definitely need more INXS analysis videos. Michael was an amazing talent and performer. His passing, like many others, was far too soon and tragic. INXS has made music since his passing, but nothing compares to music with him as their front man.

[@system3008]

INXS was a fucking great band but it was tragic in the end.

[@BadDadio]

INXS is one of my favorite bands from the 80’s

[@evolv.e]

💯

[@Manolonation2]

"Live Baby Live" is of such good quality and great to analyze/react to the live capabilities of the whole band. Lots of material potential there...

[@MPSoC]

I love love love your channel but sometime it's paused soooo much it's almost over analyzed and takes away from seeing you reaction of taking it in an staying in the moment like you use to do. 7 minutes to take in 1 minute of the song in which most was musical. We want to take the ride with you, but pumping the breaks too much takes away from the anticipated shared experience. Again, love your channel

[@underakillingmoon]

Amen

[@jonathanbeck63]

The Stairs is my personal favorite, but really anything by INXS is worthy of attention.

[@g00nie9183]

PLEASE do DON'T CHANGE next @The Charasmatic Voice !!!! ONE OF MY KIND, MEDIATE, and NEED YOU TONIGHT. All classics, but Don't Change is a an emotional moment, so much for me. RIP Michael, we love and miss you.

[@martinmcwilliams]

I still to this day well up with every emotion listening to this song. When it hits it hits hard.

[@clydeotoole7663]

Depending on your mood: 1) If you want sultry, sex appeal Hutchence then "Devil Inside"; 2) If you want teenager, upbeat, fast-paced pop rock Hutchence then "Don't Change" (my favorite INXS song); 3) If you want a soft-toned, quiet concern for those affected by unrealistic social expectations Hutchence then "Beautiful Girl"; 4) If you want funky, harmonica-driven Hutchence then "Suicide Blonde".

[@petersage5157]

I remember when this album first came out. A sales clerk pronounced the band's name as "inksys." The proper pronunciation is, of course, "in excess," because that's the zeitgeist of '80s rock.

[@steve1991]

The layers on 'Don't Change' and the fact that it's a dangerous earworm song make it a masterpiece! That would be a fun one to review.

[@keithrelliott]

Definitely one of the unsung heroes of their sound! This should definitely be on the list.

[@kevincross9206]

Michael was a brilliant front man. Lucky enough to see them 3 times (all in one year) from a relatively small venue in Brighton to the original Wembley Stadium where they headlined. Great days 😊

[@matthewscott3689]

Everytime I hear this song I think of the movie “Donnie Darko.” If you haven’t seen it, then do yourself a favor and watch it! This song is playing in the opening scene of the Director’s Cut. It’s an incredible movie (theatrical release is better, but the Director’s cut has INXS). On a side note and for extra credit haha, also check out “The Killing Moon” by Echo & the Bunnymen and “Mad World” by Gary Jules. Beautiful and haunting.

[@amberrose8756]

How has someone that lives on planet earth honestly not heard this song before??? Are there actual people who don’t know how you say INXS? This is also an extended version of the song. I hear it on the radio all the time. Even my 15yr old knows this song. Mind blown that there are people that don’t know this band. Maybe let him sing the song then go back and talk/analyze. How many movies have their songs been in? So many….I don’t believe these people that say they’ve never heard or first time hearing - literally some of the most famous bands on earth, whatever 🙄