Sunday, November 15, 2009
Friday Flashback - On vacation
Nothing good came of doing this on the 13th... we will be back next week.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Friday Flashback: Down Under (Sort of...)
So this week I have get in and get out. While I can't miss a Friday, I'm going to need to keep it short... gotta wake up early. Yea, I know that's crazy coming from me. You know, for a guy with dysfunctional sleep habits, I do get a few moments of rest. I digress. I'm feelin' a bit Aussie (and a tad bit New Zealand) right now.
The Church - "Under the Milky Way". Not for any reason but Lincoln is using a version of this classic in a new commercial. You know me, nothing ever beats the original...
Split Enz is a group from the 80's that very few people talk about, however, they are one of the best. Certainly the most influential when viewing the landscape of 80's music imported from New Zealand and Australia. From Split Enz came one of my favorite groups: Crowded House. This track is one from the last Split Enz album which is arguably the first Crowded House album. Ironically, Neil Finn and his Crowded House bandmates would revisit "I Walk Away" but in my opinion that result was the inferior version when compared to this one.
What would a trip down under be without a song from Men at Work. "Overkill" is the song most people forget. Not their biggest hit but certainly one of their best.
INXS is the group that makes me sad everytime I hear one of their songs. Michael Hutchence was the quintessential frontman. He had 'it'. Their songs were deep and affecting in so many ways. I chose the live performance of the classic "Never Tear Us Apart" from the Jools Holland Show in '94. It does a better job of showcasing Michael's charisma...
Daniel Johns is a freakin' genius. Silverchair caught so many people off guard. I remember marveling at the fact that this sixteen year-old kid was fronting this kick ass rock band. The music was solid... Silverchair would never be huge beyond the first album here in the states but they would be just that and more in their homeland. Five years ago, Daniel would take a break from Silverchair and hook up with Paul Mac to form the Dissociatives. A truly interesting side project that is strong in its own right. The videos were visual inviting if not somewhat oddball. 'Young Man, Old Man' was the biggest hit from the self-titled debut album but, by far, not the best... I recommend you check it out.
A few of the songs that have been in my head...
The Church - "Under the Milky Way". Not for any reason but Lincoln is using a version of this classic in a new commercial. You know me, nothing ever beats the original...
Split Enz is a group from the 80's that very few people talk about, however, they are one of the best. Certainly the most influential when viewing the landscape of 80's music imported from New Zealand and Australia. From Split Enz came one of my favorite groups: Crowded House. This track is one from the last Split Enz album which is arguably the first Crowded House album. Ironically, Neil Finn and his Crowded House bandmates would revisit "I Walk Away" but in my opinion that result was the inferior version when compared to this one.
What would a trip down under be without a song from Men at Work. "Overkill" is the song most people forget. Not their biggest hit but certainly one of their best.
INXS is the group that makes me sad everytime I hear one of their songs. Michael Hutchence was the quintessential frontman. He had 'it'. Their songs were deep and affecting in so many ways. I chose the live performance of the classic "Never Tear Us Apart" from the Jools Holland Show in '94. It does a better job of showcasing Michael's charisma...
Daniel Johns is a freakin' genius. Silverchair caught so many people off guard. I remember marveling at the fact that this sixteen year-old kid was fronting this kick ass rock band. The music was solid... Silverchair would never be huge beyond the first album here in the states but they would be just that and more in their homeland. Five years ago, Daniel would take a break from Silverchair and hook up with Paul Mac to form the Dissociatives. A truly interesting side project that is strong in its own right. The videos were visual inviting if not somewhat oddball. 'Young Man, Old Man' was the biggest hit from the self-titled debut album but, by far, not the best... I recommend you check it out.
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