Andrew Farriss of INXS: Songwriting & Storytelling

INXS's Andrew Farriss on songwriting and storytelling.
Filmed at 2115 Studios, Santa Monica, 2022.
Interview by Universal Music Publishing Group's Senior Director Catalog Marketing & Strategy Neil Morris.

[@soulaphyrillas8320]

I cannot say enough about the music genius of INXS. They were way ahead of their time. Absolutely sensational band hands down. Simply one of the best of their generation. Andrew and Michael were a dynamic team!

[@Russ1367]

I've watched dozens of INXS interviews and have to say this is the best one ever. So interesting to hear how the songs and albums came about. Lots of insight that I'd never heard before. Thanks for creating some of the soundtrack to my youth, love you Andrew!

[@garryleavy2028]

What a brilliant interview. A. Farriss/Hutchence have cemented a place among the great songwriting partnerships of rock n roll!

[@markabfalter7569]

Think of Lennon / McCartney, John / Taupin, Jagger / Richards - arguably Hutchence / Farriss Australia's greatest songwriting partnership. Creators of timeless global classics with broad appeal, musicology at it's highest.

[@monsirto]

No. Not even in the top 100 Aussie song writers.

[@jazshas]

Liked INXS way more than Beatles, Rolling Stones, or Queen. Beatles wrote great songs but were not fun to watch. The soul, funk elements drew me to their music...Michael too.😊

[@ozzyc2477]

You've got a hell of a story to tell Thanks Andrew😀💜

[@superbug1977]

It is nice to hear Andrew talking about the first two albums again. He once told me that those first two album were a "mistake." I've often wondered if he meant that releasing them was a mistake because the band was still developing. Or maybe he just hated them. At the time he was adamant about his opinion and I was a bit caught off guard by what he said. He seems to see them now within the context of the era, within the context of punk, within the context of what young people love, what surrounds them. I'm glad. Those first two records are full of gems, underappreciated musical nuggets which seem to sample from every possible influence of the day. On A Bus, Just Keep Walking, Body Language--what's not to love about those jaunty little numbers? And then from Underneath The Colors you had Stay Young, a hypnotic tune capable of completely distracting the listener, with a bass line that still gets me pogoing. The title track is beautifully written as is the quirky song, Night of Rebellion. I never tire of it. Hello Andrew. Good to hear your voice.

[@jeffoliver7491]

Interesting interview, INXS deserved the success they had because they really worked for it - relentless touring to build up a fan base. Bands like U2 and Bon Jovi did it that way aswell - if you work hard it pays off.

[@lepxs]

Great Interview and wanted to hear more about INXS history of each album!

[@cindypchager]

Andrew expresses himself so loving about Michael Hutchence & INXS, so talented, love 💕 him!

[@WeAreAllData65]

As a UK based Brit and legacy fan of INXS, this interview is a fabulous find! Both Andrew's enthusiastic recall and passion for his craft just shines contagiously, bringing to mind our own memories of the privilege of seeing the band perform live! 👌🎶✨✨ INXS were a perfect union of talent and a big part of my youth! 💖😌

[@soulaphyrillas8320]

INXS is arguably one of the best bands in the world, still.. They put the funk into rock 🎸. They put the punk into funk. They pioneered so many different sounds and blended in an unique and original way. They are a smart and talented group of men blessed with great insight, talent and humility. ❤❤❤

[@deanbacsi]

Awesome! I was in high school in the late 80’s. Kick and Listen Like Thieves completely consumed me at that time. I memorized ever lyric to every song and was most proud when I could sing every word to Mediate. I loved screaming along with Guns in the Sky and feeling like such a bad ass yelling out, “Well I’m sick of it, it’s a load of SHIT!” So many good memories! It still makes me so sad Michael is gone. I’m now 51 and INXS is one of my top playlists on Spotify. Thank you for this behind the songs video. I hope you do more.

[@vulcha240]

Thank you Andrew, for your continued contribution to music over the years 🤍

[@lisaturtle1106]

After watching Andrew on how he and Michael came up with those songs and lyrics, I’ve come to realize Andrew was a complete musical genius Michael and him were a brilliant duo. Andrew still as humble as ever I just love him!

[@digger815]

Wow, wow, wow. God Bless You Andrew. You’re an unsung, brilliant musician and the creator of the best music of a generation. Above all, you’re a beautiful soul. Thank you for what you have given to the world of music, and for contributing to music that will stand the test of time.

[@julianho7672]

Andrew & Michael................... new sensation!

[@TamTam-ck9kb]

INXS I'm 54 years old and this has been my band since they began

[@rusticthumper5500]

what an insightful interview. Each album is unique and beautiful

[@Theresa939]

What a great informative video! Andrew and Michael created some of the best songs. The whole band was fantastic. Thank you for all your music.

[@Seajunkie]

i adore this interview… wish for more on the history of their songs Wish to hear more about the history of three musical brothers that stayed together with three other bandmates for so long

[@lorischwab6259]

Andrew is in the background on stage, but he and michael are very much a big part of what the band was! Cant believe how many insturments he can play and the lyrics are them!

[@sandrarobinson830]

Great interview

[@brianm.9062]

brilliant interview, thanks. Wembley Ruth and I were there, what a night.

[@sandraritakilim3428]

Um ótimo natal para você e toda a Austrália ❤

[@rodorodo3060]

HI MATES!! I'm not a native speaker, could you please activate the option to get closed captions?? I would like to understand more and better this video!! Farriss: the very, very best!! Kind regards from Bs. As. Argentina

[@trexpixx4590]

Shabooh Shoobah & The Swing are my favorite albums.

[@sandraritakilim3428]

Ė claro que o Michael é insubstituível...mas a gente conseguia matar a saudade da melhor banda de todos os tempos ❤❤

[@edwardbliss8931]

So this is the guy who makes we want to time-travel back to the summer of1987 and just stay there

[@sandraritakilim3428]

Amo INXS melhor banda do mundo...só não consigo entender porque uma banda tão maravilhosa tenha encerrado seus shows 😢😢 10:56

[@lorischwab6259]

Andrew, as I see Michael, very talented!

[@celiamariavidal3336]

Andrew Farriss Love ❤forever INXS 👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@davidmcquaid2557]

The title track KICK is still the best 007 film song never used for a Bond film.

[@deborahrohl7690]

❤

[@janehenriksen7029]

Here we have Farris bro play cover later became inxs Andrew Farris has was shoobah shoobah Michael this guy pionnist mystify don't change just look how young Andrew www also great piece of memory him Michael hughence became best friend s ❤Andrew Farris spoke very highly regarded all this interview also original sin to add that I have to say that oh yeah success it was every lyric co wrote need u tonight god bless Andrew Farris coo wrote this song ❤keep up loading this beautiful presented ❤❤ taxi pull up loading tape gave it Michael came bk in sec with need you tonight slide

[@princephilip-v5t]

Interesting he says the point of the first 3 albums was to display their live show, before they switched to studio band mode. Because I liked those first 3 albums a lot and lost interest after that. But they still came up with some banger songs in the latter big period, Never Tear Us Apart is a total throwback to the early days. Mystify is one of their best too.

[@globaltrending_]

🔥🚀🚀

[@MEMECENTRAL439]

can yall pls stop copyrighting my videos im just trying to get money to help my family

[@thegashgirl]

i have long had the desire, as a Permaculturalist, to influence the Farriss brothers, Tim. Andrew and Jon, if they have not already been turned onto Permaculture (which can resolve all human problems, one way or another) perhaps because traditional farming is so unsustainable, in the long run, and Permaculture is less about the profiting from the enterprise as it is about establishing sustainable practices which emancipate everyone/everywhere for a POSSIBLE future for some human beings to overcome (historical man) the psychology of profiteering in mankind...

[@LegendStormcrow]

Is this the channel that's been doing the copyright trolling?

[@linussphinx1353]

I'm still in shock and wondering what the hell happened.

[@AGNIBINAkausik123]

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[@forthedevs]

Michael hutchence did NOT attend high school in Los Angeles, what is this non sense, Andrew??

[@thedonbishop55]

Yes he did live there for a short while during his teens. Look it up.

[@denisnikulin927]

Хуйня полная!!! Эй Юниверсал, а что до сих пор вы делаете в России и какого хрена блокируете запись Российского концерта на Российских пабликах?

[@brentj.peterson6070]

Man...i wonder what other songs would have been made if Michael was still around😮...such a sad waste of life and talent.

[@Pahadiroviedo]

this is a fake

[@monsirto]

Get a better label, Andrew. Better still self publish, having done a deal with them in the past, I wouldn't touch UMPG with a ten foot pole.