Podcast appearances and mentions of Jim Moginie

Jim Moginie from Midnight Oil converts you to a favourite genre of his: Irish music.

Jim Moginie is a renowned Australian musician best known as a founding member, keyboardist, and songwriter for the iconic rock band Midnight Oil, where he served as a driving creative force for over 50 years. Beyond his keyboard work with the Oils, Jim has collaborated with numerous prominent artists including Silverchair, Sarah Blasko, Neil Finn,... The post Jim Moginie, Midnight Oil / Solo Artist appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.

Live from the Carrington Hotel, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, James Colley, and Jean Kitson as they discuss Qantas upgrades, typos, and only the finest literature.Plus, Midnight Oil's Jim Moginie leads the crowd in a rousing singalong!

Joey Gilmore – Still got the blues - Brandon's Blues - 2015 Jimmy Burns – Back in the day ( Jimmy's story's part 1 The Chicago Sessions (2020)Blackburn Brothers – Junker Blues  - Brotherhood - 2009 DVL & Guy Forsyth – Lets Buzz - Live at Leo's – 2020Albert Castiglia – Mama I love you - Righteous Souls - 2024 Watermelon Slim – Dark Genius - Winners of Us All – 2024Steve Louw Giants – Rain -(feat. Jim Moginie) – single – 2024Mighty Marith & The Mean Men - Eyes Don't LiePhil Gates – Atmosphere - Blues + - 2024

Midnight Oil founding member Jim Moginie joins Graham Cornes. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is so much more to Jim Moginie than just being a founding member, songwriter, guitarist and keyboard player of Midnight Oil, as you will discover in his memoir The Silver River. It is a fascinating and emotional story of a personal and professional odyssey that has taken him across the globe. Jim chats candidly about his life and times and the highs and lows of writing his book.  Thanks again to our podcast partners CSCG. It's tax time and the CSCG team are ready to help you be in the best financial position possible with their full range of services and experts. Call them on 03-9974 8333 or visit the website cscg.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miss JB For Breakfast this morning? JB caught up with Jim Moginie from Midnight Oil. He's recently released a brand new memoir about his life and his time in the band. If you missed the chat, you can catch it here. Plus, JB and Jon unpacked last night Tamworth Council Meeting and in particular the vote around Ray Walsh House.

Jim Moginie revealed his favourite songs and the stories behind them.

Not only did the mighty Midnight Oil bless the world with their incredible music, they also educated us on the plight of Australian people and politics which ended up informing many of us and how we see the world. Guitarist and primary songwriter Jim Moginie recently released a memoir called The Silver River which tells the band's story, but, even more impressively, tells his personal journey as someone who was adopted at a young age and found his birth parents later in life. That story is really at the heart of this excellent book. We also talk about that powerful music, the pressure he felt to produce hits, saying goodbye, his writing process, and much much more. We are so lucky to hear from anyone in the Oil's camp. Enjoy! www.jimmoginie.com www.patreon.com/thehustlepod

Join Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musicians.When the chords of "Power and the Passion" resonate, one can't help but be transported to a time of potent political statements wrapped in rock anthems. That's the kind of evocative power my guest, Jim Moginie of Midnight Oil, brings to our podcast. We take a stroll down memory lane with him, as he recalls the band's storied past and their electrifying performance at Bluesfest in the throes of a pandemic. Jim's personal journey from an adopted child in conservative Sydney to a music icon is no less compelling, shaping not only his art but his world view. And as we discuss his memoir, we uncover the layers of a song that's as relevant today as it was decades ago.Beyond the stage lights and guitar riffs, there's a rich tapestry of Irish music that's close to Jim's heart, and it runs through our conversation like a vibrant thread. The intimate pub sessions, the storytelling—they're all part of a cultural legacy that he holds dear. Our episode transcends mere chords and lyrics, touching on the shared human experiences: confronting fears, the hard-won lessons of personal failures, and the growth that comes from them. As Jim talks about the upcoming film "The Hardest Line", we explore the sustaining power of music and the indelible marks it leaves on our lives. Join us for a session that's as much about the man behind the music as it is about the enduring beat of rock 'n' roll.What has Jim Moginie been up to lately ... lets's find out!Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!!Visit: ThatRadioChick.com.au

Join Gleeso on Triple M Nights as he welcomes the legendary Jim Moginie, a pivotal figure behind the iconic Australian rock band, Midnight Oil. In this enlightening episode, Jim unveils the layers of his extraordinary life story, captured in his new book, ‘The Silver River'. From his adoption in 1957 to the heartfelt reunion with his biological parents 45 years later, Jim's personal journey to self-discovery is nothing short of remarkable. Dive deep into the roots of Midnight Oil's music, exploring the profound influence of Australian bands like The Skyhooks and Cold Chisel, and how the legendary Prime Minister Gough Whitlam fueled the band's profound sense of Australian pride and identity. Jim's candid reflections on his upbringing, the search for his identity, and the indelible mark Midnight Oil has left on the music world offer a rare glimpse into the life of one of Australia's most revered musicians. This episode is a must-listen for fans of Midnight Oil, Australian rock enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by the powerful stories of identity, culture, and music. Discover the incredible legacy of Jim Moginie and the timeless influence of Midnight Oil on Triple M Nights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this not-to-be-missed episode of Triple M Nights, Gleeso sits down with the legendary Rob Hirst, a musician with an unyielding passion for raw and powerful rock compositions. Journey through the intimate corridors of the new collaborative musical venture, "Hirst, Moginie & Stuart," as they unveil their heart-throbbing EP, "Red Continent." Dive deep as Rob Hirst, a cornerstone of Midnight Oil, unravels his fresh endeavour post their 2022 finale tour, taking listeners on a soulful odyssey that encapsulates half a century of songwriting prowess. Accompanied by the prodigious Jim Moginie, renowned for his unparalleled production skills, and Australia's leading studio drummer, Hamish Stuart, this trio crafts tracks that resonate with the heartbeat of the Australian rock scene. Recorded at Sydney's famed Oceanic studio, the "Red Continent" EP narrates a more personal yet fiercely compelling perspective on the passage of time, interwoven with themes of justice, history, and solidarity. Featuring contributions from industry stalwarts like Warne Livesey and Jack Howard, plus the vigorous vocals of William Crighton, this EP promises a rich auditory experience that echoes the essence of true Australian rock spirit. Be prepared to immerse yourself in the poetic verses of "Little Bits of Wire," a touching tribute to Hirst's father, and experience the uplifting energies of "No Longer Shadows" and "The Strongest Memory," tracks that stand as a testament to Australia's vibrant history and the indomitable spirits who tell its stories. Join us on Triple M Nights for an episode that transcends mere entertainment, venturing into the realms of heartfelt storytelling and rock heritage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newell Harry is one of those people that finds the connections, the invisible networks and chance encounters - that link us all. In his exhibition Esperanto Newell makes use of found objects and sourced materials alongside his own original artworks. The story it weaves is full of cross-cultural connections --from South Africa, where his family fled Apartheid, to Oceania. But also driven by moments of serendipity and linguistic twists and turns.My Thing is... the colour wheel. Jim Moginie is best known for being the guitarist and songwriter of Midnight Oil, but his electric guitar opus The Colour Wheel is an epic composition inspired by colour itself, and is experienced alongside an immersive, colourful light projection.  The new ABC iview doco The Whiteley Art Scandal tells the riveting story of one of the biggest art fraud cases in Australian history.  In 2009, car salesman turned art dealer, Steve Nasteski, buys what he believes to be a genuine painting by Australian artist Brett Whiteley. But when suspicions are raised about its authenticity, a chain of events leads to a sensational trial. Producer Ivan O'Mahoney speaks with Daniel.Newell Harry is one of those people that finds the connections, the invisible networks and chance encounters - that link us all. In his exhibition Esperanto Newell makes use of found objects and sourced materials alongside his own original artworks. The story it weaves is full of cross-cultural connections --from South Africa, where his family fled Apartheid, to Oceania. But also driven by moments of serendipity and linguistic twists and turns.My Thing is... the colour wheel. Jim Moginie is best known for being the guitarist and songwriter of Midnight Oil, but his electric guitar opus The Colour Wheel is an epic composition inspired by colour itself, and is experienced alongside an immersive, colourful light projection.  The new ABC iview doco The Whiteley Art Scandal tells the riveting story of one of the biggest art fraud cases in Australian history.  In 2009, car salesman turned art dealer, Steve Nasteski, buys what he believes to be a genuine painting by Australian artist Brett Whiteley. But when suspicions are raised about its authenticity, a chain of events leads to a sensational trial. Producer Ivan O'Mahoney speaks with Daniel.Newell Harry is one of those people that finds the connections, the invisible networks and chance encounters - that link us all. In his exhibition Esperanto Newell makes use of found objects and sourced materials alongside his own original artworks. The story it weaves is full of cross-cultural connections --from South Africa, where his family fled Apartheid, to Oceania. But also driven by moments of serendipity and linguistic twists and turns.My Thing is... the colour wheel. Jim Moginie is best known for being the guitarist and songwriter of Midnight Oil, but his electric guitar opus The Colour Wheel is an epic composition inspired by colour itself, and is experienced alongside an immersive, colourful light projection.  The new ABC iview doco The Whiteley Art Scandal tells the riveting story of one of the biggest art fraud cases in Australian history.  In 2009, car salesman turned art dealer, Steve Nasteski, buys what he believes to be a genuine painting by Australian artist Brett Whiteley. But when suspicions are raised about its authenticity, a chain of events leads to a sensational trial. Producer Ivan O'Mahoney speaks with Daniel.

Mick Hart's debut record was Still The Flowers Bloom (2000) released through Festival Mushroom Records featuring the song 'Butterfly' and produced by Jim Moginie of Midnight Oil. The followed up album in 2002 - that was nominated for an ARIA Award for Best Blues & Roots Album - was Upside Down In The Full Face Of Optimism. This is the chat was around the promotion of that record, that was released independently.  Hart passed away 23rd August 2020 aged 50.

The best bits from Mark and Caroline for Breakfast on 92.7 MIX FM

Off the back of a huge week and just about to kick off a massive weekend, this week with Lu and Al we checked in with Jim Moginie from Midnight Oil about the Resist Final Tour across Oz and his thoughts of the 80s, Lu copped a speeding fine and really wants to see the happy snap and Dr Renee popped in for a big discussion about oodle ownership - there's more to it than you think! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Midnight Oil recently released their 13th studio album, Resist. It's the Oils' first full-length since 2002's Capricornia, after which they disbanded and singer Peter Garrett pursued a career in politics. They reunited for 2017's Great Circle comeback tour, which saw the band play 77 shows around the globe – although sadly, Midnight Oil gigs are soon going to be a thing of the past, with the group announcing that the tour in support of Resist will be their last.  In this interview Peter Garrett and multi-instrumentalist Jim Moginie discuss that decision, as well as the making of Resist and their long, storied career as a band.

Would you read somebody else's mail? Can a band spring back after politics? And why was 536AD the worst year ever?

Would you read somebody else's mail? Can a band spring back after politics? And why was 536AD the worst year ever?

Uma música com uma das aberturas mais famosas de todos os tempos, mas composta de partes estranhas, falando de lugares desconhecidos para a maioria das pessoas que não moravam na Austrália, mas que tinha um propósito e público-alvo muito claros: expor para as populações urbanas as mazelas e o descaso que o governo tinha com as comunidades aborígenes do deserto australiano. Nesta edição do Resumo do Som eu conto a história de Beds are Burning, do Midnight Oil.  Capa do compacto de Beds Are Burning (da esquerda para a direita) Peter GIfford, Peter Garrett, Rob Hirst, Martin Rotsey, Jim Moginie (circa 1987) Beds Are Burning está disponível em:       Beds Are Burning foi escrita por Midnight Oil ℗ 1987 Midnight Oil / © 1987 CBS Inc. Músicas utilizadas nesta edição: Midnight Oil - The Dead Heart Fankum - Tecno-pop-base-and-guitar (YouTube Music Library) Agradecimentos aos produtores virtuais pelo apoio: Fabiano F. M. Cordeiro Ricardo Bunnyman (AutoRadio Podcast) Marcos Coluci Marcelo Machado (Podcast de Garagem) Danilo de Almeida (Doublecast, Já Ouviu Esse Disco) Gostaria de apoiar o 80 WATTS? É só escolher a plataforma de sua preferência.    This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Background vector created by freepik - www.freepik.com

The Mix Breakfast crew had a chance to chat with Jim Moginie from Midnight Oil this morning, and he had some very exciting news to share with us!Midnight Oil is coming to Canberra in March!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mix Breakfast crew had a chance to chat with Jim Moginie from Midnight Oil this morning, and he had some very exciting news to share with us! Midnight Oil is coming to Canberra in March!

Hooray, it is episode 90 and all is well. This week we walk like Egyptians, question the cloud, and applaud Francis Coppola. But first up, have you got your tickets for Supanova Brisbane? Not long to go now. We are excited for it and are looking forward to watching all the awesome cosplayers and other amazing antics happening on the Saturday. Stop by and say hi if you are there.Now first up we have news about the most incredible discovery of Egyptian sarcophagi of this millennium, the best in the last century also. Now, we have to say that it is due to a very sneaky priest who hid them to avoid the thieving grave robbers. So, thank you wise priest with your cunning plan. Because of you these remains are safe and will be protected at the new museum being built at Gaza. There were males, females, and children in these sarcophagi, if you want to know more listen in.Next up we talk about a cloud. Not the soft fluffy kind you see floating through the sky, no, this is an xcloud. What is an xcloud you ask? It is a cloud that is brought to you by xbox and is intended to support mobile gaming with a cross platform goal in the long term. Sounds awesome right, you will finally be able to see the xbox tribe battle against the Playstation civilisation. Not that I’m biased mind you (Playstation rules). If you want to really get a grasp of the situation the Professor has a lot to say about it. So listen in and see what is happening.Now, for the movie Nerds we have had Francis Coppola slamming Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy as being kind of boring and pointless. To which James Gunn has taken umbrage, and spoken out claiming all sorts of nonsense. Buck takes great offense and gives a passionate response which is worthy of an Oscar Hall of Fame speech. Truly he seems to struggle to remain calm at times. Truly this could be one of his better grumpy old man moments, especially as it gets Professor to become passionate on the subject. If nothing else this is worthy of a listen.As normal we have the shout out’s, remembrances, birthdays and special events of interest for the week. Also we would like to say good luck to all those undertaking exams at this time, study hard, and do well. Remember, fear is the mind killer, and stress is a by-product of fear, so relax, just think of the Frodo waking up in Rivendell at the end of the Lord of the Rings. That is the joy when you finish your last exam. Until next week, take care of yourselves, look out for each other, and stay hydrated.EPISODE NOTES:Egyptian discovery- https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/archaeology/30-perfectly-preserved-ancient-egyptian-coffins-unearthed/news-story/fb3984d1247b0102520aed7621b4ff94- https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/archaeology/egyptian-coffins-mummies-nile-luxor-antiquities-archeology-a9163776.htmlProject Xcloud - https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/10/project-xcloud-preview-serves-as-a-passable-portable-xbox-one/Francis Coppola’s anti marvel remarks and James Gunn’s response - https://deadline.com/2019/10/james-gunn-marvel-francis-ford-coppola-martin-scorsese-guardians-of-the-galaxy-1202764709/Games currently playingBuck- World of Tanks - https://worldoftanks.asia/Rating : 4/5Professor- Battletech - https://store.steampowered.com/app/637090/BATTLETECH/Rating : 7/10DJ- Magic The Gathering : Arena - https://magic.wizards.com/en/mtgarenaRating : 4/5Other topic discussedMidnight Oil ((known informally as "The Oils") are an Australian rock band composed of Peter Garrett (vocals, harmonica), Rob Hirst (drums), Jim Moginie (guitar, keyboard), Martin Rotsey (guitar) and Bones Hillman (bass guitar)).- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midnight_OilThe Beatles (English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. With a line-up comprising John Lennon,Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, they are regarded as the most influential band of all time.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_BeatlesLuxor (is a city in Upper (southern) Egypt and the capital of Luxor Governorate. As the site of the Ancient Egyptian city of Waset, known to the Greeks as Thebes, Luxor has frequently been characterized as the "world's greatest open-air museum", as the ruins of the temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor stand within the modern city.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LuxorKing Tutankhamun’s “curse” also know as "curse of the pharaohs" (probably fuelled by newspapers seeking sales at the time of the discovery)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tutankhamun#Rumored_curseCurse of the Pharaohs and their deaths (alleged curse believed by some to be cast upon any person who disturbs the mummy of an Ancient Egyptian person, especially a pharaoh)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curse_of_the_pharaohs#Deaths_popularly_attributed_to_Tutankhamun%27s_curse“Cursed” gems- https://mentalfloss.com/article/68465/8-supposedly-cursed-gemsStar of India (a 563.35-carat star sapphire, one of the largest such gems in the world)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_of_India_(gem)Koh-I-Noor (one of the largest cut diamonds in the world, weighing 105.6 carats (21.12 g).[a] It is part of the British Crown Jewels.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koh-i-NoorAfrican sacred ibis also known as Bin Chicken (A species of ibis, it is especially known for its role in the religion of the Ancient Egyptians, where it was linked to the god Thoth, hence the ibis's name.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_sacred_ibisCats in ancient Egypt (Several Ancient Egyptian deities were depicted and sculptured with cat-like heads such as Mafdet, Bastet and Sekhmet, representing justice, fertility and power)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cats_in_ancient_EgyptMixer (Seattle-based video game live streaming platform owned by Microsoft.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixer_(service)Google Stadia (upcoming cloud gaming service operated by Google.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_StadiaPlaystation Now (cloud gaming subscription service developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_NowGoogle stadia recent disappointment- https://www.cnet.com/news/google-stadias-latest-disappointment-founders-may-not-even-get-it-at-launch/Ninja moves to Mixer from Twitch- https://www.businessinsider.com.au/ninja-brought-more-streamers-to-mixer-not-more-viewers-2019-10?r=US&IR=TSteam Link (hardware and software applications that enable streaming of Steam content from a personal computer or a Steam Machine wirelessly to a television set.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_LinkTimeline of Scorcese’s hot take on marvel movies and their responses- https://deadline.com/2019/10/martin-scorsese-dismisses-marvel-movies-not-cinema-theme-park-james-gunn-the-irishman-1202752509/- https://deadline.com/2019/10/robert-downey-says-martin-scorsese-stance-on-marvel-makes-no-sense-1202755148/- https://deadline.com/2019/10/jon-favreau-marvel-films-martin-scorsese-francis-ford-coppolas-comic-book-movies-iron-man-1202766208/- https://www.indiewire.com/2019/10/kevin-smith-martin-scorsese-marvel-movies-emotional-attachment-1202180734/- https://deadline.com/2019/10/francis-ford-coppola-backs-scorseses-marvel-superhero-movies-analysis-1202764668/- https://deadline.com/2019/10/james-gunn-marvel-francis-ford-coppola-martin-scorsese-guardians-of-the-galaxy-1202764709/Logan (2017 American superhero film starring Hugh Jackman as the titular character.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan_(film)Francis Coppola (American film director,producer,screenwriter,film composer, and vintner. He was a central figure in the New Hollywood film making movement of the 1960s and 1970s. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest filmmakers of all time.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Ford_CoppolaBram Stoker's Dracula (1992 American gothic horror film directed and produced by Francis Ford Coppola, based on the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bram_Stoker%27s_DraculaHow Would You Carry a Jaeger From Pacific Rim?- https://www.wired.com/2013/07/how-would-you-carry-a-jaeger-from-pacific-rim/The Power of Friendship (Trope)- https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThePowerOfFriendshipThe Rainmaker (1995 novel by John Grisham)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rainmaker_(novel)The Rainmaker (1997 American legal drama film based on John Grisham's 1995 novel of the same name, and written and directed by Francis Ford Coppola.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rainmaker_(1997_film)Sergio Leone (Italian film director, producer and screenwriter, credited as the inventor of the Spaghetti Western genre and widely regarded as one of the most influential directors in the history of cinema.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergio_LeoneLord of the Rings (film series)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings_(film_series)Wacław Sierpiński and his works- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li59EitdJUkStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Final Trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qn_spdM5ZgEverybody wants to be a Cat (TNC Podcast)- https://thatsnotcanon.com/ewtbacpodcastFloof and Pupper (TNC Podcast)- https://thatsnotcanon.com/floofandpupperpodcastShoutouts20 Oct 2019 – Borderlands turn 10. Borderlands was a textbook case of being the right game at the right time. It was unique, irreverent, and so full of guns that spending time in its wasteland meant a carefree and cathartic shooting gallery, with plenty to find and collect. - https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/01/30/37-of-the-biggest-video-game-anniversaries-in-201921 Oct 1959 - In New York City, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum opens to the public. The museum was a work of art in itself. Inside, a long ramp spiraled upwards for a total of a quarter-mile around a large central rotunda, topped by a domed glass ceiling. Reflecting Wright’s love of nature, the 50,000-meter space resembled a giant seashell, with each room opening fluidly into the next. - https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/guggenheim-museum-opens-in-new-york-city21 October 1973 - 16-year-old John Paul Getty III’s ear is cut off by his kidnappers and sent to a newspaper in Rome. Because of a postal strike the ear does not arrive until November 8. It is starting to rot. - https://flashbak.com/news-in-photos-john-paul-getty-iiis-ear-is-hacked-off-by-mafia-kidnappers-16309/Remembrances21 Oct 1805 - Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronté, British flag officer in the Royal Navy. He was noted for his inspirational leadership, grasp of strategy, and unconventional tactics, which together resulted in a number of decisive British naval victories, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. He was wounded several times in combat, losing the sight in one eye in Corsica at the age of 36, as well as most of one arm in the unsuccessful attempt to conquer Santa Cruz de Tenerife. On 21 October 1805, the Franco-Spanish fleet came out of port, and Nelson's fleet engaged them at the Battle of Trafalgar. The battle was Britain's greatest naval victory but during the action Nelson, aboard HMS Victory, was fatally wounded by a French sharpshooter. His body was brought back to England where he was accorded a state funeral. Nelson's death at Trafalgar secured his position as one of Britain's most heroic figures. The significance of the victory and his death during the battle led to his signal, "England expects that every man will do his duty", being regularly quoted, paraphrased and referenced up to the modern day. Numerous monuments, including Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, London, and the Nelson Monument in Edinburgh, have been created in his memory and his legacy remains highly influential. He died at the age of 47 in HMS Victory, off Cape Trafalgar - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horatio_Nelson,_1st_Viscount_Nelson21 Oct 1969 - Wacław Sierpiński, Polish mathematician. He was known for contributions to set theory (research on the axiom of choice and the continuum hypothesis), number theory, theory of functions and topology. He published over 700 papers and 50 books. Three well-known fractals are named after him (the Sierpinski triangle, the Sierpinski carpet and the Sierpinski curve), as are Sierpinski numbers and the associated Sierpiński problem. He died at the age of 87 in Warsaw - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wac%C5%82aw_Sierpi%C5%84ski21 Oct 2014 - Edward Gough Whitlam, 21st Prime Minister of Australia, serving from 1972 to 1975. He won the 1974 election before being controversially dismissed by the Governor-General of Australia, Sir John Kerr, at the climax of the 1975 Australian constitutional crisis. Whitlam remains the only Australian prime minister to have his commission terminated in that manner. The Whitlam Government implemented a large number of new programs and policy changes, including the termination of military conscription, institution of universal health care and free university education, and the implementation of legal aid programs. The propriety and circumstances of his dismissal and the legacy of his government have been frequently debated in the decades after he left office. Some say he deposed as part of a CIA plot. He was the longest-lived Australian Prime Minister. He died at age of 98 in Elizabeth Bay, New South Wales - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gough_Whitlam21 Oct 2015 - Norman W. Moore, British conservationist and author who worked extensively on studies of dragonflies and their habitats and was one of the first people to observe and warn of the adverse effects of DDT and other organochlorine pesticides on wildlife. His pioneering work on nature conservation and his pesticide research led to requests for advice from governmental and other scientific organisations in Europe, India, Australia and the United States. It was his work on dragonflies and conservation that led to him coining the term "the birdwatcher's insect", aiming to raise public interest in the role of insect monitoring in ecosystem conservation. The Independent described him in his obituary as one of the most influential figures in nature conservation in the second half of the 20th century. The British Dragonfly Society administers an award in Moore's honour, called the 'Norman Moore Award Fund'. In addition to this, several species of dragonflies and damselflies are named after Moore. He died at the age of 92 in Swavesey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_W._MooreFamous Birthdays21 Oct 1883 - Alfred Bernhard Nobel, Swedish businessman, chemist, engineer, inventor, and philanthropist. Nobel held 355 different patents, dynamite being the most famous. The synthetic element nobelium was named after him. Known for inventing dynamite, Nobel also owned Bofors, which he had redirected from its previous role as primarily an iron and steel producer to a major manufacturer of cannon and other armaments. After reading a premature obituary which condemned him for profiting from the sales of arms, he bequeathed his fortune to institute the Nobel Prizes. His name also survives in modern-day companies such as Dynamit Nobel and AkzoNobel, which are descendants of mergers with companies Nobel himself established. He was born in Stockholm - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Nobel21 Oct 1929 - Ursula Kroeber Le Guin, American author. She is best known for her works of speculative fiction, including science fiction works set in her Hainish universe, and the Earthsea fantasy series. She was first published in 1959, and her literary career spanned nearly sixty years, yielding more than twenty novels and over a hundred short stories, in addition to poetry, literary criticism, translations, and children's books. Frequently described as an author of science fiction, Le Guin has also been called a "major voice in American Letters", and herself said she would prefer to be known as an "American novelist". Le Guin's writing was enormously influential in the field of speculative fiction and has been the subject of intense critical attention. She received numerous accolades, including eight Hugos, six Nebulas, and twenty-two Locus Awards, and in 2003 became the second woman honored as a Grand Master of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. The U.S. Library of Congress named her a Living Legend in 2000, and in 2014, she won the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. Le Guin influenced many other authors, including Booker Prize winner Salman Rushdie, David Mitchell, Neil Gaiman, and Iain Banks. She was born in Berkeley, California - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ursula_K._Le_Guin21 Oct 1956 - Carrie Frances Fisher, American actress, writer, and comedian. Fisher is best known for playing Princess Leia in the Star Wars films, a role for which she was nominated for four Saturn Awards. Her other film credits include Shampoo,The Blues Brothers, Hannah and Her Sisters, The 'Burbs and When Harry Met Sally... She was nominated twice for the Prime time Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her performances on the television series 30 Rock and Catastrophe. She was posthumously made a Disney Legend in 2017, and in 2018 she was awarded a posthumous Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album. She also worked on other writers' screenplays as a script doctor, including tightening the scripts for Hook,Sister Act,The Wedding Singer, and many of the films from the Star Wars franchise, among others. In later years, she earned praise for speaking publicly about her experiences with bipolar disorder and drug addiction. She was born in Burbank, California - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrie_FisherEvents of Interest21 Oct 1940 - The first edition of the Ernest Hemingway novel For Whom the Bell Tolls was published. It was priced at $2.75 for 75,000 copies. It tells the story of Robert Jordan, a young American volunteer attached to a Republican guerrilla unit during the Spanish Civil War. As a dynamiter, he is assigned to blow up a bridge during an attack on the city of Segovia. The novel is regarded as one of Hemingway's best works, along with The Sun Also Rises, A Farewell to Arms, and The Old Man and the Sea. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_Whom_the_Bell_Tolls21 Oct 1944 - HMAS Australia struck in first kamikaze attack during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. The plane was carrying a 441-pound bomb, but it did not explode. Still, it inflicted serious damage to the ship and its crew. The Australia survived the attack and was repaired in 1945-46. It returned to the water after the war and was retired in August 1954. - http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/on-this-day/September-October-08/On-this-Day--Japanese-Pilots-Begin-Kamikaze-Campaign.html21 Oct 1983 – The metre is defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. This definition only makes sense because the speed of light in vacuum is measured to have the same value by all observers; a fact which is subject to experimental verification. Experiments are still needed to measure the speed of light in media such as air and water. - http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/physics/Relativity/SpeedOfLight/measure_c.htmlIntroArtist – Goblins from MarsSong Title – Super Mario - Overworld Theme (GFM Trap Remix)Song Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GNMe6kF0j0&index=4&list=PLHmTsVREU3Ar1AJWkimkl6Pux3R5PB-QJFollow us onFacebook- Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/- Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/440485136816406/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094RSS - http://www.thatsnotcanonproductions.com/topshelfnerdspodcast?format=rssGeneral EnquiriesEmail - Nerds.Amalgamated@gmail.com

Rob Hirst - The Sun Becomes The Sea album release feature 2014First published ABC Radio Australia18 November, 2014 12:07PM AEDTRob Hirst - a new solo album and the Midnight Oil 'anti-plan'By Carol DuncanRob Hirst has a new solo album out - released under his own name instead of one of the innumerable musical units that he's part of. The Midnight Oil drummer and songwriter celebrates his new songs with an unexpected collaboration with his artist daughter, Gabriella Hirst.10Rob Hirst oozes 'proud dad' as he talks about the achievements of the offspring of some of his bandmates."We've all got very talented sons and daughters now, all very grown up, and my daughter Gabriella is now in Berlin after finishing her courses at COFA in Sydney and the National Art School. She did very well, got a travelling scholarship and went to Berlin."Gabriella Hirst's art is, indeed, striking and beautiful. And perhaps unsurprisingly, her work seems to share her father's social and environmental concerns."She was looking out over a wasteland where she was in north-west Berlin, went for a walk in the afternoon and asked one of the locals why it was so deserted. He told her that until recently there had been a poplar forest full of birds but that despite the protests of locals the little forest that had acted as a buffer between quite an industrial area and the local residences had been levelled to put in a department store or factory.""But he also told Ella that he'd gone for a walk on the day they cut the trees down and found 24 birds' nests. He sent them to Ella and she painted them as part of her Berlin projects in watercolours on silk flags, which the man then attached to bamboo poles and put back where the forest once was as a symbolic gesture to remind people of what was lost. Being ephemeral artworks, she expected them to be souvenired, which they quickly were, but they fly now from the balconies of neighbouring apartments overlooking this area."Rob's album, 'The Sun Becomes The Sea', features 24 of his daughter's bird artworks in the hardcover booklet version of the album, which he had made to protect Gabriella's artwork but there are a few of them online."I was just finishing a bunch of songs that I'd been doing over a couple of years down at Jim's (Moginie) studio and I thought for the first time that I'd put it out under my own name rather than under the Ghostwriters or whatever. It's just one of those lovely synchronicities where she was finishing her artwork at the same time and agreed that I could use these beautiful watercolour birds for the sleeve of the book and for the new website which finally links the Oils, the Backsliders, The Break, Angry Tradesmen, Hirst and Greene, Willies Bar and Grill, etc."Unusually, Rob made the decision to make all of the songs on the album available online for free."I just thought it would be a nice gesture and I had such fun making these songs."I point out that a similar 'nice gesture' recently backfired somewhat for U2."I would never be so presumptuous as to upload these 11 songs on people's iTunes!" Rob laughs, "It's available for those that seek it out and like it and there's the option for people to go to a few of those old-fashioned record stores that still exist, and which we really want to support, and get the hardcover booklet with all of Gabriella's birds and other information on it."The exhibition of Midnight Oil's incredible place in the Australian music industry was a huge success at the Sydney exhibition hosted by the Manly Art Gallery and Museum and will be hosted by Newcastle Museum early 2015. How does Rob Hirst feel about his life's work being treated as a museum piece?"We had so many people come through and they were pleasantly surprised. I think they thought, 'Oh Rob's dug out a few old posters and stuck them on the wall with blu-tack' or something. In fact, we spent about two years working on it; this is me, curator Ross Heathcote, Virginia Buckingham, Wendy Osmond who did the art direction on it.""We've got a special film which runs an hour and fifteen minutes made by Rob Hambling about the making of '10 to 1' with Nick Launay producing back in London all those years ago, and we've sourced all this film from 1984 of the band backstage in South Australia at Memorial Drive, and at Main Beach on the Gold Coast. There's a lot of home movie footage, the Exxon banner from New York City, a full stage set-up of the band with the exact drums, guitars, amps, backdrop, lights and even the PA to be authentic from 1987 to 1989 which we toured on the back of the Diesel and Dust album.""There lots of little early recordings that have never been heard, a song we've never released before, and the piece de resistance is a replication in a box which has sticky carpet, three screens when you walk in and a curtain you pull behind you. It has footage of the band playing at the Tanelorn Festival in 1981 and there's two sets of headphones you can choose from - one is loud, the other is really loud - and you can stick to the carpet. There's elbows that come out from the side of the box so that you can be elbowed in the ribs. What I was trying to do was replicate what it was like coming to see Midnight Oil back then at the Mawson Hotel, the 16 Footers or the Ambassador or whatever."I enquire as to whether the box also has the special scent that some of our more notorious venues had. Rob Hirst assures me it does."I've poured so much Tooheys New into that carpet, you've got no idea, and I've ground some lemon chicken and sweet and sour rat or whatever into it. Remember in NSW in those days the liquor laws stated that the pubs had to pretend to provide a meal if they were serving liquor late. No-one would ever touch those meals but they'd be knocked off the bar and into the carpet. So after three months in Manly it's getting quite fruity in there!""It's funny, one of the last surviving venues down here (Sydney), The Annandale, has just ripped up there carpet. The carpet was legendary. It was despicable. They could have scraped it for a new form of penicillin! But they shouldn't have thrown it out. I'd have taken a square metre of it and put it in what became known as 'Rob's Folly', but is now known as 'The Royal Antler Room' which is the Narrabeen pub that Midnight Oil first started playing all those years ago.""The curator, Ross Heathcote, named it 'Rob's Folly' because he was bemused by the idea. He didn't think I'd ever build it, but over six months with a couple of hard-working, underpaid friends we actually made it. It looks like a giant road case but it's big enough for two or three people to cram in and get blasted by Midnight Oil at the Tanelorn Festival."Rob describes the opening of the Midnight Oil exhibition at the Manly gallery with great affection and it's obvious that he still finds great joy in every tiny connection that his career has afforded him - from those with names to the 'unknown' members of road crews. Indeed for just a moment he sounds a bit misty when reminiscing about the night of the opening and the loyalty of the huge crowds who were not only Midnight Oil fans but turned out in droves to see the exhibition. I gently accuse him of getting mellow and soft in his dotage as he describes this 'gathering of the tribes'. This quickly turns his thoughts to Newcastle."Newcastle will be the same. After all, Newcastle meant so much to the band. We went time and time again until we finally did a huge gig on Redhead Beach. We expected to find maybe a couple of thousand people, but there must have been 25,000 or 30,000 people on the beach. That kind of paid us back for all the hard work. We'd spoken to The Angels and (Cold) Chisel who'd just preceded us a little bit, and they said, 'If you get places like Newcastle you'll get the most loyal audiences on earth', and that's what happened. And of course a few years later was the earthquake benefit and we were lucky enough to be on that bill as well, and that gig goes down as one of the great shows we've ever played."Midnight Oil, of course, achieved success with not just a lot of hard work, but what Rob Hirst describes as an 'anti-plan'."We'd heard all these terrible stories of bands that we'd loved that ended much too early, before their time, through no fault of their own. They were brilliant musicians, songwriters, performers, but through management or lousy agency deals or record company stuff-ups they hadn't fulfilled their potential. So we looked at them and because Pete and I had done law - Pete finished law, I didn't - but we knew our way around a contract a little bit. So when we signed with an independent label, even though we were being chased by the majors at the time - that made us too anxious, so we signed with an independent label which we called 'Powderworks' after the first song on the first album and gradually eased ourselves in.""I think that stood us in good stead because we were able to build this very loyal live crowd - initially in Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong and then interstate. But because we took it softly, softly, I don't think we made the horrendous mistakes that some of the other great Australian bands had done."I point out the obvious that Midnight Oil weren't trying to seduce an audience with songs of sex and drugs and rock & roll like every other band, but were insisting we have a look at contemporary Australian issues.Again, Rob is amused, "Yeah, we were decidedly unsexy and we didn't take anywhere near enough drugs although I was on ascorbic acid (vitamin C) for about 15 years.""Probably two of the most maligned rock managers of the time were Gary Morris who looked after us, and Chris Murphy who looked after INXS, although Gary also looked after INXS initially but then just us once he realised we were more than a handful.""Those managers were much feared and not very liked in the industry, but they were fiercely loyal to their bands and Gary not only was a real strong-arm, Rottweiler kind of manager which you need to protect a young band that has big ideas but no money in the bank, but he also threw all these crazy ideas at us all the time. One in every 100 of his crazy ideas was brilliant and we'd actually do it.""The best bands seemed to have been the most unlikely bunch of people - and I include their management in that - all thrown together and all providing different talents to an end that make the sum much stronger than the individual.""With Midnight Oil and Cold Chisel, for example, the songwriters weren't the singer. In the case of Chisel it was Don Walker writing for Jimmy (Barnes), and with the Oils it was Jim (Moginie) and myself writing for Pete (Garrett). There were others in the band that were great performers - Pete was this extraordinarily charismatic singer, Jim was a whiz in the studio, Martin (Rotsey) was great with arrangements ... and everyone kind of had their place.""Back in those days you actually sold albums, they weren't all pirated or downloaded for free so we could quickly pay back that poor bank manager in Chatswood and get going and make our own career even thought we didn't play Countdown and we didn't play the industry game."They most certainly didn't. And I suggest that to a then-young and female Australian music-goer, Midnight Oil could appear a bit intimidating. A bit cranky."We were a bloody-minded bunch of bastards back then and, yeah, we were cranky all the time. If you look at photos from that time we look really cranky. A lot of bands want to look cranky but we were actually cranky because we were tired and probably hungry and pissed off about something."Yes, I detect Rob Hirst pulling my leg a bit, but only a bit. He admits that if you were anywhere near the front of the stage during a Midnight Oil gig, or The Angels, or Rose Tattoo, Cold Chisel, whatever, you were a member of a fairly tough breed. I assure him I was happy at the back of the room but I suspect the safest place may have been behind the drum kit.False rumours have just done the rounds that Robert Plant had knocked back $500-$800 million to reform Led Zeppelin. Big numbers. What would it take for Midnight Oil to perform together again?"Robert Plant. I really admire the man, he keeps reinventing himself. It's long not been about the money for people like that. But it's one thing cruising around the pubs and just playing a medley of your greatest hits and a lot of bands fall for that trap. But I think Midnight Oil is among that bunch of bands that would be much too musically curious to have ever done that.""If we were ever to get back together, it would almost certainly be with new material and we'd have to feel we were contributing something rather than just some nostalgic act in sparkly jackets doing the clubs. Whether that will happen I have no idea."Rob Hirst's new album, 'The Sun Becomes The Sea', is a beautiful personal work recorded in memory of his later mother, Robin, who ended her life a few years ago after decades of living with depression. In a recent interview Rob pointed out that it's important we talk about depression, that we acknowledge the importance of mental health in order to help people."It's not just my mum, there are other members of the family who have suffered from it and it is as strong as any other inherited disease. And possibly more lethal because we don't talk about it and don't address it."Rob and his daughters sang 'Someone Scared' at his late mother's funeral and he suggests that this song was the catalyst for the full album.It's a terrible thing to admit, but as a high school work experience kid I spent a week at Powderworks when Midnight Oil's 'Bird Noises' EP was being pressed on to gooey black vinyl. I simply wanted to know how music worked.I wish I hadn't been such a good kid and actually nicked one.And frankly, I'd have pinched one of Gabriella Hirst's beautiful silk birds from the poplar forest, too.

Rob Hirst - The Sun Becomes The Sea album release feature 2014First published ABC Radio Australia18 November, 2014 12:07PM AEDTRob Hirst - a new solo album and the Midnight Oil 'anti-plan'By Carol DuncanRob Hirst has a new solo album out - released under his own name instead of one of the innumerable musical units that he's part of. The Midnight Oil drummer and songwriter celebrates his new songs with an unexpected collaboration with his artist daughter, Gabriella Hirst.10Rob Hirst oozes 'proud dad' as he talks about the achievements of the offspring of some of his bandmates."We've all got very talented sons and daughters now, all very grown up, and my daughter Gabriella is now in Berlin after finishing her courses at COFA in Sydney and the National Art School. She did very well, got a travelling scholarship and went to Berlin."Gabriella Hirst's art is, indeed, striking and beautiful. And perhaps unsurprisingly, her work seems to share her father's social and environmental concerns."She was looking out over a wasteland where she was in north-west Berlin, went for a walk in the afternoon and asked one of the locals why it was so deserted. He told her that until recently there had been a poplar forest full of birds but that despite the protests of locals the little forest that had acted as a buffer between quite an industrial area and the local residences had been levelled to put in a department store or factory.""But he also told Ella that he'd gone for a walk on the day they cut the trees down and found 24 birds' nests. He sent them to Ella and she painted them as part of her Berlin projects in watercolours on silk flags, which the man then attached to bamboo poles and put back where the forest once was as a symbolic gesture to remind people of what was lost. Being ephemeral artworks, she expected them to be souvenired, which they quickly were, but they fly now from the balconies of neighbouring apartments overlooking this area."Rob's album, 'The Sun Becomes The Sea', features 24 of his daughter's bird artworks in the hardcover booklet version of the album, which he had made to protect Gabriella's artwork but there are a few of them online."I was just finishing a bunch of songs that I'd been doing over a couple of years down at Jim's (Moginie) studio and I thought for the first time that I'd put it out under my own name rather than under the Ghostwriters or whatever. It's just one of those lovely synchronicities where she was finishing her artwork at the same time and agreed that I could use these beautiful watercolour birds for the sleeve of the book and for the new website which finally links the Oils, the Backsliders, The Break, Angry Tradesmen, Hirst and Greene, Willies Bar and Grill, etc."Unusually, Rob made the decision to make all of the songs on the album available online for free."I just thought it would be a nice gesture and I had such fun making these songs."I point out that a similar 'nice gesture' recently backfired somewhat for U2."I would never be so presumptuous as to upload these 11 songs on people's iTunes!" Rob laughs, "It's available for those that seek it out and like it and there's the option for people to go to a few of those old-fashioned record stores that still exist, and which we really want to support, and get the hardcover booklet with all of Gabriella's birds and other information on it."The exhibition of Midnight Oil's incredible place in the Australian music industry was a huge success at the Sydney exhibition hosted by the Manly Art Gallery and Museum and will be hosted by Newcastle Museum early 2015. How does Rob Hirst feel about his life's work being treated as a museum piece?"We had so many people come through and they were pleasantly surprised. I think they thought, 'Oh Rob's dug out a few old posters and stuck them on the wall with blu-tack' or something. In fact, we spent about two years working on it; this is me, curator Ross Heathcote, Virginia Buckingham, Wendy Osmond who did the art direction on it.""We've got a special film which runs an hour and fifteen minutes made by Rob Hambling about the making of '10 to 1' with Nick Launay producing back in London all those years ago, and we've sourced all this film from 1984 of the band backstage in South Australia at Memorial Drive, and at Main Beach on the Gold Coast. There's a lot of home movie footage, the Exxon banner from New York City, a full stage set-up of the band with the exact drums, guitars, amps, backdrop, lights and even the PA to be authentic from 1987 to 1989 which we toured on the back of the Diesel and Dust album.""There lots of little early recordings that have never been heard, a song we've never released before, and the piece de resistance is a replication in a box which has sticky carpet, three screens when you walk in and a curtain you pull behind you. It has footage of the band playing at the Tanelorn Festival in 1981 and there's two sets of headphones you can choose from - one is loud, the other is really loud - and you can stick to the carpet. There's elbows that come out from the side of the box so that you can be elbowed in the ribs. What I was trying to do was replicate what it was like coming to see Midnight Oil back then at the Mawson Hotel, the 16 Footers or the Ambassador or whatever."I enquire as to whether the box also has the special scent that some of our more notorious venues had. Rob Hirst assures me it does."I've poured so much Tooheys New into that carpet, you've got no idea, and I've ground some lemon chicken and sweet and sour rat or whatever into it. Remember in NSW in those days the liquor laws stated that the pubs had to pretend to provide a meal if they were serving liquor late. No-one would ever touch those meals but they'd be knocked off the bar and into the carpet. So after three months in Manly it's getting quite fruity in there!""It's funny, one of the last surviving venues down here (Sydney), The Annandale, has just ripped up there carpet. The carpet was legendary. It was despicable. They could have scraped it for a new form of penicillin! But they shouldn't have thrown it out. I'd have taken a square metre of it and put it in what became known as 'Rob's Folly', but is now known as 'The Royal Antler Room' which is the Narrabeen pub that Midnight Oil first started playing all those years ago.""The curator, Ross Heathcote, named it 'Rob's Folly' because he was bemused by the idea. He didn't think I'd ever build it, but over six months with a couple of hard-working, underpaid friends we actually made it. It looks like a giant road case but it's big enough for two or three people to cram in and get blasted by Midnight Oil at the Tanelorn Festival."Rob describes the opening of the Midnight Oil exhibition at the Manly gallery with great affection and it's obvious that he still finds great joy in every tiny connection that his career has afforded him - from those with names to the 'unknown' members of road crews. Indeed for just a moment he sounds a bit misty when reminiscing about the night of the opening and the loyalty of the huge crowds who were not only Midnight Oil fans but turned out in droves to see the exhibition. I gently accuse him of getting mellow and soft in his dotage as he describes this 'gathering of the tribes'. This quickly turns his thoughts to Newcastle."Newcastle will be the same. After all, Newcastle meant so much to the band. We went time and time again until we finally did a huge gig on Redhead Beach. We expected to find maybe a couple of thousand people, but there must have been 25,000 or 30,000 people on the beach. That kind of paid us back for all the hard work. We'd spoken to The Angels and (Cold) Chisel who'd just preceded us a little bit, and they said, 'If you get places like Newcastle you'll get the most loyal audiences on earth', and that's what happened. And of course a few years later was the earthquake benefit and we were lucky enough to be on that bill as well, and that gig goes down as one of the great shows we've ever played."Midnight Oil, of course, achieved success with not just a lot of hard work, but what Rob Hirst describes as an 'anti-plan'."We'd heard all these terrible stories of bands that we'd loved that ended much too early, before their time, through no fault of their own. They were brilliant musicians, songwriters, performers, but through management or lousy agency deals or record company stuff-ups they hadn't fulfilled their potential. So we looked at them and because Pete and I had done law - Pete finished law, I didn't - but we knew our way around a contract a little bit. So when we signed with an independent label, even though we were being chased by the majors at the time - that made us too anxious, so we signed with an independent label which we called 'Powderworks' after the first song on the first album and gradually eased ourselves in.""I think that stood us in good stead because we were able to build this very loyal live crowd - initially in Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong and then interstate. But because we took it softly, softly, I don't think we made the horrendous mistakes that some of the other great Australian bands had done."I point out the obvious that Midnight Oil weren't trying to seduce an audience with songs of sex and drugs and rock & roll like every other band, but were insisting we have a look at contemporary Australian issues.Again, Rob is amused, "Yeah, we were decidedly unsexy and we didn't take anywhere near enough drugs although I was on ascorbic acid (vitamin C) for about 15 years.""Probably two of the most maligned rock managers of the time were Gary Morris who looked after us, and Chris Murphy who looked after INXS, although Gary also looked after INXS initially but then just us once he realised we were more than a handful.""Those managers were much feared and not very liked in the industry, but they were fiercely loyal to their bands and Gary not only was a real strong-arm, Rottweiler kind of manager which you need to protect a young band that has big ideas but no money in the bank, but he also threw all these crazy ideas at us all the time. One in every 100 of his crazy ideas was brilliant and we'd actually do it.""The best bands seemed to have been the most unlikely bunch of people - and I include their management in that - all thrown together and all providing different talents to an end that make the sum much stronger than the individual.""With Midnight Oil and Cold Chisel, for example, the songwriters weren't the singer. In the case of Chisel it was Don Walker writing for Jimmy (Barnes), and with the Oils it was Jim (Moginie) and myself writing for Pete (Garrett). There were others in the band that were great performers - Pete was this extraordinarily charismatic singer, Jim was a whiz in the studio, Martin (Rotsey) was great with arrangements ... and everyone kind of had their place.""Back in those days you actually sold albums, they weren't all pirated or downloaded for free so we could quickly pay back that poor bank manager in Chatswood and get going and make our own career even thought we didn't play Countdown and we didn't play the industry game."They most certainly didn't. And I suggest that to a then-young and female Australian music-goer, Midnight Oil could appear a bit intimidating. A bit cranky."We were a bloody-minded bunch of bastards back then and, yeah, we were cranky all the time. If you look at photos from that time we look really cranky. A lot of bands want to look cranky but we were actually cranky because we were tired and probably hungry and pissed off about something."Yes, I detect Rob Hirst pulling my leg a bit, but only a bit. He admits that if you were anywhere near the front of the stage during a Midnight Oil gig, or The Angels, or Rose Tattoo, Cold Chisel, whatever, you were a member of a fairly tough breed. I assure him I was happy at the back of the room but I suspect the safest place may have been behind the drum kit.False rumours have just done the rounds that Robert Plant had knocked back $500-$800 million to reform Led Zeppelin. Big numbers. What would it take for Midnight Oil to perform together again?"Robert Plant. I really admire the man, he keeps reinventing himself. It's long not been about the money for people like that. But it's one thing cruising around the pubs and just playing a medley of your greatest hits and a lot of bands fall for that trap. But I think Midnight Oil is among that bunch of bands that would be much too musically curious to have ever done that.""If we were ever to get back together, it would almost certainly be with new material and we'd have to feel we were contributing something rather than just some nostalgic act in sparkly jackets doing the clubs. Whether that will happen I have no idea."Rob Hirst's new album, 'The Sun Becomes The Sea', is a beautiful personal work recorded in memory of his later mother, Robin, who ended her life a few years ago after decades of living with depression. In a recent interview Rob pointed out that it's important we talk about depression, that we acknowledge the importance of mental health in order to help people."It's not just my mum, there are other members of the family who have suffered from it and it is as strong as any other inherited disease. And possibly more lethal because we don't talk about it and don't address it."Rob and his daughters sang 'Someone Scared' at his late mother's funeral and he suggests that this song was the catalyst for the full album.It's a terrible thing to admit, but as a high school work experience kid I spent a week at Powderworks when Midnight Oil's 'Bird Noises' EP was being pressed on to gooey black vinyl. I simply wanted to know how music worked.I wish I hadn't been such a good kid and actually nicked one.And frankly, I'd have pinched one of Gabriella Hirst's beautiful silk birds from the poplar forest, too.

Campbell and Jack chat about their experiences at the Melbourne Cup and Midnight Oil's Melbourne concert along with their guitarist Jim Moginie's hamstring worries, before moving into a track by track discussion of Wilco's 2007 album, Sky Blue Sky!

Australian rock icons Midnight Oil are back on the road for The Great Circle 2017 World Tour, in part to celebrate the release of some new box sets. We connected with founding member Jim Moginie (guitars, keys & vocals) ahead of their Canadian dates about the band's special relationship with Canada, the process of digging up rarities for the box set, and a lot more. The first two waves of bands have been announced for the 2017 Halifax Pop Explosion, and as usual, they offer an exciting and diverse mix of acts. Executive Director James Boyle tells us how they put together their lineups year after year, what goes into planning and staging an event of this scale, and more. With its 22nd annual concert set for August 24th in Toronto, Honey Jam is continuing its longstanding mission of fostering female music talent and providing those artists with education and opportunities. PhemPhat CEO and Honey Jam founder Ebonnie Rowe joins us to talk about this year's edition of Honey Jam and how, even though they've made great strides over the years, there's still plenty of work to be done bringing equal opportunity to the music industry.

It's Tuesday which means it is #HangoutWithHeather yay! There is tons on the go in around Jozi this week and weekend, and Heather covers all your need to knows. First up - you do not want to miss Heather's one on one chat with Jim Moginie from @MidnightOil - as Heather puts it a "career highlight for sure". Midnight Oil are in SA on the 29th July - make sure you catch this one, although there may have been some "fan girling" on the interview - this is a gem. It's a bit food filled this show - Heather talks about the awesome addition to @Unilever #COTY challege - who have just thrown an apprenticeship with Michelin star chef @JanhendrikvanderWesthuizen in to the pot as part of the main prize - so calling all chefs between 18 - 25 years old - this is your chance of a lifetime. Local pastry master @martinferreira from @cafepatisse expands his offering, and Heather pays a visit to the much talked about @workshop55 in Parktown North for a foodie dining experience. Local singing talent @StormInAfrica is doing great things and about to release the title track/anthem for international organisation @RiseAgainstHunger for use on their global campaign - not bad for an 18 year old. Well done Storm! Get hold of Heather on social media: T: heatherlhook F: www.facebook.com/heatherlhook I: heatherlouisehook W: www.heatherhook.com www.heatherhook.com

Niche Radio — It's Tuesday which means it is #HangoutWithHeather yay! There is tons on the go in around Jozi this week and weekend, and Heather covers all your need to knows. First up - you do not want to miss Heather's one on one chat with Jim Moginie from @MidnightOil - as Heather puts it a "career highlight for sure". Midnight Oil are in SA on the 29th July - make sure you catch this one, although there may have been some "fan girling" on the interview - this is a gem. It's a bit food filled this show - Heather talks about the awesome addition to @Unilever #COTY challege - who have just thrown an apprenticeship with Michelin star chef @JanhendrikvanderWesthuizen in to the pot as part of the main prize - so calling all chefs between 18 - 25 years old - this is your chance of a lifetime. Local pastry master @martinferreira from @cafepatisse expands his offering, and Heather pays a visit to the much talked about @workshop55 in Parktown North for a foodie dining experience. Local singing talent @StormInAfrica is doing great things and about to release the title track/anthem for international organisation @RiseAgainstHunger for use on their global campaign - not bad for an 18 year old. Well done Storm! Get hold of Heather on social media: T: heatherlhook F: www.facebook.com/heatherlhook I: heatherlouisehook W: www.heatherhook.com

Subject ACT presenter Doug Dobing talks with Jim Moginie (Midnight Oil, The Break) about his ensemble of Irish musicians, Shameless Seamus. Jim talks about discovering his Irish heritage and how he is ‘completely bewitched by the timeless traditional melodies of Irish music’. Shameless Seamus explores Moginie’s cultural background through music. In the band Jim plays guitar, bouzouki, ukulele and harmonium. Moginie teams up with some of Australia’s best Irish musicians including Alan Healy (bodhran, tenor banjo, guitar and vocal), Evelyn Finnerty (fiddle and vocals) and Christine Wheeler (whistle and guitar). The rhythm section features Bird (Mental as Anything) on bodhran and drum kit and Michael Vidale (alumni of the Bushwakers) on bass. Shameless Seamus performs at the Canberra Irish Club (Weston) on Saturday 3 September. Shameless Seamus at Canberra Irish Club Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.trybooking.com/214232. Or for more information go to www.irishclub.com.au Originally broadcast on 30th August, 2016. Tune in to SubjectACT on 2XX FM 98.3 (Canberra) weekdays from 8:30-9:00am or stream 2xxfm.org.au

SubjectACT presenter Doug Dobing interviews Midnight Oils guitarist and songwriter Jim Moginie. Jim Moginie talks about 'The Making of Midnight Oil' exhibition and his upcoming art-meets-music performance, 'The Colour Wheel', featuring his Electric Guitar Orchestra and a trio of artists on stage. The Making of Midnight Oil exhibition is at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre until 14 May 2106. Jim Moginie performs 'The Colour Wheel' at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre on Thursday 31 March 2016. For more information about the exhibition and other Midnight Oil events go to www.tuggeranongarts.com. Originally broadcast on 22nd March, 2016. Enjoy more SubjectACT on 2XX 98.3 FM (Canberra) or www.2xxfm.org.au.

SubjectACT presenter Doug Dobing interviews Ross Heathcote (Exhibition Curator) and Oils Members Rob Hirst and Jim Moginie about the nationally acclaimed exhibition, ‘The Making of Midnight Oil’. The Making of Midnight Oil exhibition shows the 40-year story of the iconic band Midnight Oil and is at The Tuggeranong Arts Centre from 11 March – 14 May 2016. More information at www.tuggeranongarts.com. You can listen to 2XX on 98.3FM, more information at online at 2xxfm.org.au.

DPPOD - Jim Moginie, formerly of Midnight Oil, currently of The Break, Jim M*genie's Electric Guitar Orchestra, The Family Dog, The Tinkers, Shameless Seamus, and the Australian Chamber Orchestra Underground talks to DPPOD. Jim talks about finding music as a child, learning how to play guitar, and then the evolution of Midnight Oil. http://www.reverberama.com.au http://www.facebook.com/jimmoginieofficial http://twitter.com/jimmoginie http://www.midnightoil.com http://www.facebook.com/midnightoilofficial http://www.thebreak.net.au http://www.facebook.com/thebreakmusic http://twitter.com/thebreakau http://thetinkers.tumblr.com http://www.myspace.com/jimmoginieandthefamilydog http://www.myspace.com/shamelessseamus http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shameless-Seamus-and-the-Tullamore-DEWS/179513495427633 http://twitter.com/shamelesseamus http://www.aco.com.au/underground http://www.facebook.com/pages/ACO-Underground/346008622087076 http://oceanicstudio.wordpress.com http://www.facebook.com/oceanicstudiobrookvale

Part 2 of a super chat with the very fit CATHERINE BRITT about her film clip I WANT YOU BACK.... Check it out! Some more on Catherine: In 2009 Britt declared, "To make an album that I believe truly represents me as a artist, songwriter and individual means the world to me". That mantra has resulted in a self-titled album, the Newcastle born and raised singer songwriter's fourth, comprised of songs that are either written or co-written by Britt that fully resonates her declaration. One listen will prove Catherine was right to follow her instincts. Recorded in Australia 'Catherine Britt' may prove to be her best and most consistent album yet. It is certainly her most personal, diverse and mature. 'Catherine Britt' was forged in the afterglow of winning the 2009 Female Artist of the Year at the CMAA Awards. Winning the award is what she's been working towards since she first began singing at age 10, but by the time the CMAA Award for her confessional What I Did Last Night was in her hand she knew that she wanted to make changes. Having lived in Nashville for six years it was time to come home. Her entire Music City experience has been boiled down into a clear-eyed and typically heartbreaking three-minute song Call You Back Town that tells how her time in Nashville influenced her decision to return home. After relocating, the next step was making her album and the first call made was to her mentor and first time producer Bill Chambers. He in turn suggested bringing in multi-instrumentalist, engineer and producer Shane Nicholson to co-produce. Britt now had the team she needed to fuel her desire. Bill Chambers and Shane Nicholson understood Britt, they knew how to encourage and nurture the talent of an authentic singer songwriter. The team wanted to create a heartfelt album born of love, pain, loss and sorrow and although this feat may intimidate many singer songwriters, Britt was more than ready for the challenge. This aspect of Britt's craft is captured perfectly in Lonely, a late night ballad with an impossibly raw vocal that finds the singer as exposed as the character in the song. It is one of many songs on the album that features Britt's guide vocals which were laid down with the basic tracks at Melbourne's Sing Sing Studio late last year with additional recording at Nicholson's home studio. Her core band was John Watson, James Gillard, Jim Moginie, Chambers and Nicholson. Being surrounded by such experienced and sympathetic musicians, the songs quickly sprang to life and grew from the musical sketches Britt had first played to them. Drawing on contemporary influences such as Ryan Adams, Bernard Fanning, Mumford & Sons, Paul Kelly, Patty Griffin and Lucinda Williams Britt utilised all her musical resources to pen a biographic yet opportunistic album. One of the standout tracks on her self-titled album is Sweet Emmylou, which displays her candid yet genuine vulnerability. The poignant beauty of this song encapsulates Britt's exquisite voice and song writing skill. Sweet Emmylou first surfaced in demo form as a hidden track on Britt's last album Little Wildflower. She had tried to cut it for that album but could never capture the desolation of her home recording. The new recording is a perfect encapsulation of sophistication and high lonesome beauty. Lead single Can't Change A Thing became a hook-laden sing-along. Moginie's Wurlitzer piano features, but he also made an even more left field suggestion of adding ukulele to the track. "Every now and again you get lucky and come up with something that's catchy and fun!" Britt explains. The closing track, Where Do You Go, featuring Nicholson on piano and a bleeding vocal from Britt, was the catalyst for the whole album. Written years ago, Britt had played it to her publisher when she first returned home from the US. "To me it was just another song that I'd written, but when my publisher heard it she said I think you should get back to what you're doing here on this song. Do what makes you passionate and happy and this song is a really good place to start." Britt has stripped back to her roots and unearthed the songs that she had crafted with wide-eyed enthusiasm -- Holy River - as well as collating them with her more mature songs -- Since You Slipped Away -- to develop an album that surpasses all previous professional heartache, and starts a new era in her career. www.CatherineBritt.com REAL Country is interactive! So comment, view, share, rate and SUBSCRIBE!!! CONNECT WITH REAL COUNTRY: http://www.facebook.com/RealCountry http://www.twitter.com/RealCountryMix http://www.RealCountryMix.com http://www.youtube.com/bseaustralia Ben Sorensen's OFFICIAL pages: http://www.BenSorensen.com http://www.twitter.com/bensorensen1 http://www.facebook.com/BenSorensenFanPage For live event bookings and advertising opportunities please email info@bseaustralia.com

Part 1 of a super chat with the very fit CATHERINE BRITT about her film clip I WANT YOU BACK.... Check it out! Some more on Catherine: In 2009 Britt declared, "To make an album that I believe truly represents me as a artist, songwriter and individual means the world to me". That mantra has resulted in a self-titled album, the Newcastle born and raised singer songwriter's fourth, comprised of songs that are either written or co-written by Britt that fully resonates her declaration. One listen will prove Catherine was right to follow her instincts. Recorded in Australia 'Catherine Britt' may prove to be her best and most consistent album yet. It is certainly her most personal, diverse and mature. 'Catherine Britt' was forged in the afterglow of winning the 2009 Female Artist of the Year at the CMAA Awards. Winning the award is what she's been working towards since she first began singing at age 10, but by the time the CMAA Award for her confessional What I Did Last Night was in her hand she knew that she wanted to make changes. Having lived in Nashville for six years it was time to come home. Her entire Music City experience has been boiled down into a clear-eyed and typically heartbreaking three-minute song Call You Back Town that tells how her time in Nashville influenced her decision to return home. After relocating, the next step was making her album and the first call made was to her mentor and first time producer Bill Chambers. He in turn suggested bringing in multi-instrumentalist, engineer and producer Shane Nicholson to co-produce. Britt now had the team she needed to fuel her desire. Bill Chambers and Shane Nicholson understood Britt, they knew how to encourage and nurture the talent of an authentic singer songwriter. The team wanted to create a heartfelt album born of love, pain, loss and sorrow and although this feat may intimidate many singer songwriters, Britt was more than ready for the challenge. This aspect of Britt's craft is captured perfectly in Lonely, a late night ballad with an impossibly raw vocal that finds the singer as exposed as the character in the song. It is one of many songs on the album that features Britt's guide vocals which were laid down with the basic tracks at Melbourne's Sing Sing Studio late last year with additional recording at Nicholson's home studio. Her core band was John Watson, James Gillard, Jim Moginie, Chambers and Nicholson. Being surrounded by such experienced and sympathetic musicians, the songs quickly sprang to life and grew from the musical sketches Britt had first played to them. Drawing on contemporary influences such as Ryan Adams, Bernard Fanning, Mumford & Sons, Paul Kelly, Patty Griffin and Lucinda Williams Britt utilised all her musical resources to pen a biographic yet opportunistic album. One of the standout tracks on her self-titled album is Sweet Emmylou, which displays her candid yet genuine vulnerability. The poignant beauty of this song encapsulates Britt's exquisite voice and song writing skill. Sweet Emmylou first surfaced in demo form as a hidden track on Britt's last album Little Wildflower. She had tried to cut it for that album but could never capture the desolation of her home recording. The new recording is a perfect encapsulation of sophistication and high lonesome beauty. Lead single Can't Change A Thing became a hook-laden sing-along. Moginie's Wurlitzer piano features, but he also made an even more left field suggestion of adding ukulele to the track. "Every now and again you get lucky and come up with something that's catchy and fun!" Britt explains. The closing track, Where Do You Go, featuring Nicholson on piano and a bleeding vocal from Britt, was the catalyst for the whole album. Written years ago, Britt had played it to her publisher when she first returned home from the US. "To me it was just another song that I'd written, but when my publisher heard it she said I think you should get back to what you're doing here on this song. Do what makes you passionate and happy and this song is a really good place to start." Britt has stripped back to her roots and unearthed the songs that she had crafted with wide-eyed enthusiasm -- Holy River - as well as collating them with her more mature songs -- Since You Slipped Away -- to develop an album that surpasses all previous professional heartache, and starts a new era in her career. www.CatherineBritt.com REAL Country is interactive! So comment, view, share, rate and SUBSCRIBE!!! CONNECT WITH REAL COUNTRY: http://www.facebook.com/RealCountry http://www.twitter.com/RealCountryMix http://www.RealCountryMix.com http://www.youtube.com/bseaustralia Ben Sorensen's OFFICIAL pages: http://www.BenSorensen.com http://www.twitter.com/bensorensen1 http://www.facebook.com/BenSorensenFanPage For live event bookings and advertising opportunities please email info@bseaustralia.com