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A Midnight Oil podcast hosted by Darren Foulds and Robin Harbron. In preparation for the Great Circle Tour 2017, Darren and Robin are listening through the entire Midnight Oil catalogue. In each episode, they will dig into an Album and explore the music, lyrics, historical and social content. In add…

Darren Foulds with Robin Harbron


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    e48 Warne Livesey on Blue Sky Mining

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 72:27


    Warne Livesey joins Darren and Robin on the Couch to talk about recording Midnight Oil's 1990 album, Blue Sky Mining. How did all those hooks make it into Blue Sky Mining, what is Warne's favourite track from BSM, what is the story behind King of the Mountain? Warne tells some stories!

    e48 Warne Livesey on Blue Sky Mining

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 72:27


    Warne Livesey joins Darren and Robin on the Couch to talk about recording Midnight Oil's 1990 album, Blue Sky Mining. How did all those hooks make it into Blue Sky Mining, what is Warne's favourite track from BSM, what is the story behind King of the Mountain? Warne tells some stories!

    e47 Warne Livesey on Diesel and Dust

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 71:45


    Warne Livesey takes a virtual seat on the Couch to speak with the boys about recording the best Australian album of all time: Midnight Oil's Diesel and Dust! Hear how creating an album, built to have the strongest songs on it as possible, comes together. Warne tells how the hits are made, how the sounds were captured and how the whole album was refined and crafted. Find out his opinions on the weakest songs and what recording in the mid-80's in Sydney was like.

    e47 Warne Livesey on Diesel and Dust

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 71:45


    Warne Livesey takes a virtual seat on the Couch to speak with the boys about recording the best Australian album of all time: Midnight Oil's Diesel and Dust! Hear how creating an album, built to have the strongest songs on it as possible, comes together. Warne tells how the hits are made, how the sounds were captured and how the whole album was refined and crafted. Find out his opinions on the weakest songs and what recording in the mid-80's in Sydney was like.

    e46 Malcolm Burn on Breathe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 67:19


    Malcolm Burn joins Darren and Robin to talk about his experience recording 1996's Breathe with Midnight Oil. Why did the Oils mix up their instruments so much on Breathe? Why did Malcolm play and write? How did EmmyLou Harris get involved? What about the friction during the recording sessions? And how did the album turn out? Malcolm tells some great stories, sets the record straight, makes us laugh and shares his philosophy on recording.

    e46 Malcolm Burn on Breathe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 67:19


    Malcolm Burn joins Darren and Robin to talk about his experience recording 1996's Breathe with Midnight Oil. Why did the Oils mix up their instruments so much on Breathe? Why did Malcolm play and write? How did EmmyLou Harris get involved? What about the friction during the recording sessions? And how did the album turn out? Malcolm tells some great stories, sets the record straight, makes us laugh and shares his philosophy on recording.

    e45 Couch Questions and Answers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 73:41


    Robin and Darren enjoy a lovely summer evening going through listener email, discussing Midnight Oil theories, answering questions, making corrections, going deep into favourites from the Oils' solo projects and dreaming of fantastic covers the Oils could do. It's summer, so it's time to talk about that time that Midnight Oil played an outdoor concert in Thunder Bay again.

    e45 Couch Questions and Answers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 73:41


    Robin and Darren enjoy a lovely summer evening going through listener email, discussing Midnight Oil theories, answering questions, making corrections, going deep into favourites from the Oils' solo projects and dreaming of fantastic covers the Oils could do. It's summer, so it's time to talk about that time that Midnight Oil played an outdoor concert in Thunder Bay again.

    e44 Nick Launay on Earth and Sun and Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 97:16


    Nick Launay joins Darren and Robin on the virtual couch to share more stories, this time they get into Red Sails in the Sunset. Chapman stick, Japanese Engineers, Martin Rotsey and the mystery that is Bakerman are discussed. Nick tells some great stories and gives at least one enigmatic answer. Then, he promises to return.

    e44 Nick Launay on Earth and Sun and Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 97:16


    Nick Launay joins Darren and Robin on the virtual couch to share more stories, this time they get into Red Sails in the Sunset. Chapman stick, Japanese Engineers, Martin Rotsey and the mystery that is Bakerman are discussed. Nick tells some great stories and gives at least one enigmatic answer. Then, he promises to return.

    e43 Nick Launay on Red Sails

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 72:57


    Producer Nick Launay is back to tell stories of his time recording Midnight Oil's Earth and Sun and Moon. Join Darren and Robin as the three talk about what shakes, grooves, evokes and moves. Nick tells new stories that these couch-sitters haven't heard or read before about the making of Truganini, building Megaphon recording studios and backwards slide guitar.

    e43 Nick Launay on Red Sails

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 72:57


    Producer Nick Launay is back to tell stories of his time recording Midnight Oil's Earth and Sun and Moon. Join Darren and Robin as the three talk about what shakes, grooves, evokes and moves. Nick tells new stories that these couch-sitters haven't heard or read before about the making of Truganini, building Megaphon recording studios and backwards slide guitar.

    moon sun launay truganini red sails
    e42 Nick Launay on 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 73:35


    The boys are joined on the couch by Nick Launay, producer of Midnight Oil's albums, 10-9-8, Red Sails in the Sunset and Earth and Sun and Moon. Nick shares stories from meeting the Oils, to working at Townhouse studios with them and talks about how he and the band produced some of the most important Oils records of the 1980s.

    e42 Nick Launay on 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 73:35


    The boys are joined on the couch by Nick Launay, producer of Midnight Oil's albums, 10-9-8, Red Sails in the Sunset and Earth and Sun and Moon. Nick shares stories from meeting the Oils, to working at Townhouse studios with them and talks about how he and the band produced some of the most important Oils records of the 1980s.

    e41 Breathe Era Rarities 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 70:55


    Midnight Oil's Kingdom of Flaunt, Smash the Wobbleboard, and their cover of And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda are listened to as Darren and Robin record a Comfortable Place on the Couch episode for the first time NOT on the couch! They also take a quick listen to Echo Beach and find a couple neat connections to songs on the actual Breathe album (all without making too much fun of Malcom Burn.)

    e41 Breathe Era Rarities 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 70:55


    Midnight Oil's Kingdom of Flaunt, Smash the Wobbleboard, and their cover of And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda are listened to as Darren and Robin record a Comfortable Place on the Couch episode for the first time NOT on the couch! They also take a quick listen to Echo Beach and find a couple neat connections to songs on the actual Breathe album (all without making too much fun of Malcom Burn.)

    e40 Breathe Era Rarities 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 65:36


    Midnight Oil's "A Sunburnt Sky" and "I See You," and demo and one b-side are enjoyed on the couch as Darren and Robin make a good effort to keep the podcast rolling. There is plenty of Business as Usual to take care of in this episode. Of course, we'll touch on "A Love So High" as well as paying tribute to Ginger Baker and Neal Peart.

    e40 Breathe Era Rarities 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 65:36


    Midnight Oil's "A Sunburnt Sky" and "I See You," and demo and one b-side are enjoyed on the couch as Darren and Robin make a good effort to keep the podcast rolling. There is plenty of Business as Usual to take care of in this episode. Of course, we'll touch on "A Love So High" as well as paying tribute to Ginger Baker and Neal Peart.

    e39 Oils Chat 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 35:22


    Big Midnight Oil News in 2020 and Robin and Darren are excited to talk about it!

    e39 Oils Chat 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 35:22


    Big Midnight Oil News in 2020 and Robin and Darren are excited to talk about it!

    e38 ESM Rarities Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 69:18


    From Timor to Canada to 1983, it's a second round of Earth and Sun and Moon era bonus material! We listen to KoLele Mai, Land (with friends from Canada and Ireland) and is Nick Launay trying to prank us with Glitch Baby Glitch?

    e38 ESM Rarities Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 69:18


    From Timor to Canada to 1983, it's a second round of Earth and Sun and Moon era bonus material! We listen to KoLele Mai, Land (with friends from Canada and Ireland) and is Nick Launay trying to prank us with Glitch Baby Glitch?

    e37 Oils Chat: Tarkine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 34:44


    Been away too long? I just can't wait! Your favourite Canadian Couch jockeys are back with a long overdue Oils Chat! Robin and Darren talk about the newest Oils Original: Tarkine, open the mailbag and just chit-chat for a bit.

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    e37 Oils Chat: Tarkine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 34:44


    Been away too long? I just can't wait! Your favourite Canadian Couch jockeys are back with a long overdue Oils Chat! Robin and Darren talk about the newest Oils Original: Tarkine, open the mailbag and just chit-chat for a bit.

    oils tarkine
    e36 Earth and Sun and Moon Demos p1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2018 87:53


    It's time to listen to ESM era bonus material on the couch as Darren and Robin listen to Wharf Rat, 21st Century Human, Red Indian and Ships of Freedom. And in a stunning twist of events, they can't agree on a favourite track! Maybe you can help!

    e36 Earth and Sun and Moon Demos p1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2018 87:53


    It's time to listen to ESM era bonus material on the couch as Darren and Robin listen to Wharf Rat, 21st Century Human, Red Indian and Ships of Freedom. And in a stunning twist of events, they can't agree on a favourite track! Maybe you can help!

    e35 Blue Sky Mining Demos p2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2018 87:13


    Robin and Darren listen to more bonus material from the BSM era: Wreckery Road, The Band Played the Last Melody, You May Not Be Released and the cover of Instant Karma. Can you guess what song they think would be the best addition to BSM?

    e35 Blue Sky Mining Demos p2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2018 87:13


    Robin and Darren listen to more bonus material from the BSM era: Wreckery Road, The Band Played the Last Melody, You May Not Be Released and the cover of Instant Karma. Can you guess what song they think would be the best addition to BSM?

    e34 Another Roadside Attraction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2018 36:28


    In this bonus episode, the Couchsitters visit Big Thunder Nordic Centre to celebrate and reminisce on the 25th anniversary of the great Midnight Oil, Tragically Hip touring festival: Another Roadside Attraction. Come and hang out in the majesty of the Ontario wilderness as your hosts talk about school buses, mosh-pits and merchandise tents. This was the first Oils concert the Couchsitters saw, and it was in their home town.

    e34 Another Roadside Attraction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2018 36:28


    In this bonus episode, the Couchsitters visit Big Thunder Nordic Centre to celebrate and reminisce on the 25th anniversary of the great Midnight Oil, Tragically Hip touring festival: Another Roadside Attraction. Come and hang out in the majesty of the Ontario wilderness as your hosts talk about school buses, mosh-pits and merchandise tents. This was the first Oils concert the Couchsitters saw, and it was in their home town.

    ontario oils tragically hip midnight oil another roadside attraction
    e33 Blue Sky Mining Demos p1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2018 94:34


    The Couch Sitters listen to: Doghead, Can't See Reason, Love Life and Heart is Nowhere, all from the Blue Sky Mining era. And the boys open some lovely packages sent in by listeners and spend about a half hour chatting about mostly Oils related stuff before getting to the tunes.

    e33 Blue Sky Mining Demos p1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2018 94:34


    The Couch Sitters listen to: Doghead, Can’t See Reason, Love Life and Heart is Nowhere, all from the Blue Sky Mining era. And the boys open some lovely packages sent in by listeners and spend about a half hour chatting about mostly Oils related stuff before getting to the tunes.

    e32 The Early Years

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2018 64:58


    Listening to the scant material from Midnight Oils' early years, the Couch-Sitters listen to Moose calls on the Farm, Ghost of the Roadhouse and Peace Love and Understanding.

    e32 The Early Years

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2018 64:58


    Listening to the scant material from Midnight Oils' early years, the Couch-Sitters listen to Moose calls on the Farm, Ghost of the Roadhouse and Peace Love and Understanding.

    e31 Listener Survey 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018 64:57


    The Couch-Sitters open up the spreadsheets and crunch the numbers as they analyze the 2017 Listener Survey. It's riveting stuff. As well, they plan the kind of material they want to cover for Series Two of Comfortable Place on the Couch: A Midnight Oil Podcast. And they make some funny noises.

    e31 Listener Survey 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018 64:57


    The Couch-Sitters open up the spreadsheets and crunch the numbers as they analyze the 2017 Listener Survey. It's riveting stuff. As well, they plan the kind of material they want to cover for Series Two of Comfortable Place on the Couch: A Midnight Oil Podcast. And they make some funny noises.

    e30 Capricornia p3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2018 97:15


    Join the Couch-Sitters as they spin the "other side" of Midnight Oil's 2002 CD, Capricornia. In this final episode of the 2017 Comfortable Place on the Couch podcast project, Robin and Darren will trot out old chestnuts such as, King of the Mountain, unsuccessful comparisons with The Beatles and Pete noises. They'll also unnecessarily discuss yodelling and generally outstay their welcome.

    e30 Capricornia p3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2018 97:15


    Join the Couch-Sitters as they spin the "other side" of Midnight Oil's 2002 CD, Capricornia. In this final episode of the 2017 Comfortable Place on the Couch podcast project, Robin and Darren will trot out old chestnuts such as, King of the Mountain, unsuccessful comparisons with The Beatles and Pete noises. They'll also unnecessarily discuss yodelling and generally outstay their welcome.

    e29 Capricornia p2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2017 93:37


    Join the Couch-Sitters as they spin Midnight Oil's 2002 CD, Capricornia (at least, the first half.) And, so you're aware, Sony got it wrong when they released the album on vinyl, and Robin sets them straight. Listen as Robin and Darren politely disagree over the Back of your hand, wreck a car during Too Much Sunshine, and try to figure out why the crocodile was so sad. Darren rains on plenty of parades and Robin accuses Jim of being a dirty rotten cheat and thief, multiple times.

    e29 Capricornia p2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2017 93:37


    Join the Couch-Sitters as they spin Midnight Oil's 2002 CD, Capricornia (at least, the first half.) And, so you're aware, Sony got it wrong when they released the album on vinyl, and Robin sets them straight. Listen as Robin and Darren politely disagree over the Back of your hand, wreck a car during Too Much Sunshine, and try to figure out why the crocodile was so sad. Darren rains on plenty of parades and Robin accuses Jim of being a dirty rotten cheat and thief, multiple times.

    e28 Capricornia p1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2017 66:54


    Join the Couch-Sitters as they talk about Midnight Oil's 2002 CD, Capricornia. In an effort to be reasonable, the first episode consists solely of non-song "fluff." Catch up on Business as Usual, get into details of the lead-up to and recording of the album and then (with plenty of warning for those who might not be interested) spend a half-hour or so talking about the Xavier Herbert novel which informed and inspired much of the content of the album. So sit back and enjoy, it's a free ride.

    e28 Capricornia p1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2017 66:54


    Join the Couch-Sitters as they talk about Midnight Oil's 2002 CD, Capricornia. In an effort to be reasonable, the first episode consists solely of non-song "fluff." Catch up on Business as Usual, get into details of the lead-up to and recording of the album and then (with plenty of warning for those who might not be interested) spend a half-hour or so talking about the Xavier Herbert novel which informed and inspired much of the content of the album. So sit back and enjoy, it's a free ride.

    e27 Saturday Night at the Capitol

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2017 54:14


    Join the Couch-Sitters as watch 1982's performance Saturday Night at the Capitol. Yes, it's a bit of a fashion show rundown, but really, with all Pete's costume changes, what did you expect the boys to comment on? The music? Oh yeah, they do a bunch of that too. Bass chorus, organs, flat rack-toms, computery-noises and all the great stuff from this iconic Oils concert!

    e27 Saturday Night at the Capitol

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2017 54:14


    Join the Couch-Sitters as watch 1982's performance Saturday Night at the Capitol. Yes, it's a bit of a fashion show rundown, but really, with all Pete's costume changes, what did you expect the boys to comment on? The music? Oh yeah, they do a bunch of that too. Bass chorus, organs, flat rack-toms, computery-noises and all the great stuff from this iconic Oils concert!

    e26 The Real Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2017 137:28


    Join the Couch-Sitters as spin 2000's The Real Thing. Learn why the guys consider this combination of EP and Live album Oil's canon. They'll spend lots of time catching up on business as usual, talking about harmoniums, and close-imonies. Darren tries to give as much credit to Martin as he possibly can and Robin has to correct him more than once when he ascribes Mogenius to Rotsey.

    e26 The Real Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2017 137:28


    Join the Couch-Sitters as spin 2000's The Real Thing. Learn why the guys consider this combination of EP and Live album Oil's canon. They'll spend lots of time catching up on business as usual, talking about harmoniums, and close-imonies. Darren tries to give as much credit to Martin as he possibly can and Robin has to correct him more than once when he ascribes Mogenius to Rotsey.

    e25 Redneck Wonderland p2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2017 112:18


    Join the Couch-Sitters as they finally complete Midnight Oil's 1998 CD, Redneck Wonderland. In the end, Redneck proves to be not as much of an ear-assault as they may have thought it would be. But there are other factors, that Darren and Robin discover, that play into the overall feel of the album. Enjoy the Beatles-esq harmonies and horns, the strum-alongs, glockenspiel and other gentle tones with your Canadian Oils friends.

    e25 Redneck Wonderland p2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2017 112:18


    Join the Couch-Sitters as they finally complete Midnight Oil's 1998 CD, Redneck Wonderland. In the end, Redneck proves to be not as much of an ear-assault as they may have thought it would be. But there are other factors, that Darren and Robin discover, that play into the overall feel of the album. Enjoy the Beatles-esq harmonies and horns, the strum-alongs, glockenspiel and other gentle tones with your Canadian Oils friends.

    e24 Redneck Wonderland p1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2017 110:30


    Join the Couch-Sitters as they spin Midnight Oil's 1998 CD, Redneck Wonderland. They talk a little bit about the state of Australia in the late 1990s that influenced the sonic and verbal assault that is Redneck. Is this album as aggressive as the Oils get? What about the strummy-strum songs on the disc? And surprise of surprises, they actually get to discussing the songs in this pod, the first four. Warne Livesey and Magoo too.

    e24 Redneck Wonderland p1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2017 110:30


    Join the Couch-Sitters as they spin Midnight Oil's 1998 CD, Redneck Wonderland. They talk a little bit about the state of Australia in the late 1990s that influenced the sonic and verbal assault that is Redneck. Is this album as aggressive as the Oils get? What about the strummy-strum songs on the disc? And surprise of surprises, they actually get to discussing the songs in this pod, the first four. Warne Livesey and Magoo too.

    e23 Breathe p3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2017 81:28


    Join the Couch-Sitters as they finish spinning Midnight Oil's 1996 CD, Breathe. Didn't get enough Malcom and Ringo jokes last episode? Darren and Robin have more! As well, they listen to the Oils most rocking-est song since who-knows-when as well as some of the sweetest tunes they've set to tape. Listen along as they come to their decisions and play The Game. How will Breathe fare against ESM?

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