Midnight Oil: 20,000 Watt R.S.L. - Iconic Rock Music Video and Interview DVD Compilation

Product Information

• Product Type: Music Video and Interview Compilation DVD
• UPC: 5099720197591
• Genre: Rock, Alternative Rock
• Language: English
• Format: DVD, PAL, Color, 4:3 aspect ratio (standard for the era), All Regions
• Sound: Stereo (specific audio format not detailed, but digitally remastered)
• Duration: Approximately 186 minutes (over 2.5 hours), including music videos, interviews, and live footage
• Recorded: Various performances and interviews from the band's history, compiled for release
• Publication Date: 1997
• Publisher: SMV Enterprises, in collaboration with Columbia and Sony Music

Overview

Delve into the powerful legacy of Australian rock legends Midnight Oil with this comprehensive DVD compilation, "20,000 Watt R.S.L." This collection captures the band's high-energy performances, thought-provoking music videos, and candid interviews, showcasing their blend of rock anthems and social commentary. Spanning over 186 minutes, it features iconic tracks like "Beds Are Burning" and "Blue Sky Mine," which highlight themes of environmentalism, indigenous rights, and political activism. Directed and produced by Stephanie Lewis, this digitally remastered release offers fans a nostalgic journey through Midnight Oil's influential career, making it an essential addition to any rock music enthusiast's collection.

Product Features

• Video and Audio Quality: Fully digitally remastered for enhanced clarity, presented in PAL format with stereo sound for an authentic viewing experience.
• Content Breakdown: Divided into two sides—"The Clips" and "The Videos" with accompanying "The Oils Talk" segments—providing a mix of studio videos, live performances, and band discussions.
• Playback Compatibility: All Regions DVD, ensuring accessibility worldwide on standard players.
• Duration Details: Includes 85 minutes of music videos, 76 minutes of additional live footage and clips, plus interview segments totaling around 25 minutes.
• Additional Elements: Features chapter search functionality, cover photography, and detailed credits for albums and video locations, adding educational value.

Interesting Facts

Midnight Oil's "20,000 Watt R.S.L." compilation is a treasure trove for fans, encapsulating the band's evolution from their early days in Sydney to global activism icons. Formed in 1972, the band—featuring Peter Garrett on vocals, Jim Moginie on guitar, Martin Rotsey on guitar, and Rob Hirst on drums—gained fame for their politically charged lyrics, such as in "US Forces" and "The Dead Heart," which address war and indigenous issues. This DVD includes rare footage, like live performances with the Warumpi Band on "Blackfella/Whitefella," and highlights their environmental protests, including the 1990 Exxon oil spill demonstration. Critically acclaimed for its raw energy, the collection reflects Garrett's later political career, including his role as an Australian minister. With contributions from figures like Gary Morris as manager, it's a snapshot of a band that blended rock with real-world impact, influencing generations of musicians and activists.

Track Listing

The DVD is structured with chapter search options and divided into two main sides, each with music videos, live performances, and interview segments. Timings are based on the provided details for a complete viewing experience.

Side One: The Clips and The Oils Talk

• Music Videos (85 minutes):

  1. US Forces – Composed by Moginie/Garrett (timing not specified)
  2. Power & The Passion – Composed by Hirst/Moginie/Garrett
  3. Read About It – Composed by Hirst/Moginie/Garrett
  4. Best Of Both Worlds – Composed by Hirst/Moginie
  5. Pictures – Composed by Midnight Oil
  6. The Dead Heart – Composed by Hirst/Moginie/Garrett
  7. Beds Are Burning – Composed by Hirst/Moginie/Garrett
  8. Dreamworld – Composed by Moginie/Garrett/Hirst
  9. Put Down That Weapon – Composed by Moginie/Garrett/Hirst
  10. Blue Sky Mine – Composed by Midnight Oil
  11. Forgotten Years – Composed by Moginie/Hirst
  12. King Of The Mountain – Composed by Hirst/Moginie
  13. Bedlam Bridge – Composed by Moginie/Hirst
  14. One Country – Composed by Moginie/Garrett
  15. My Country – Composed by Hirst
  16. Outbreak Of Love – Composed by Hirst
  17. In The Valley – Composed by Moginie/Garrett/Hirst
  18. Underwater – Composed by Midnight Oil
  19. White Skin Black Heart – Composed by Midnight Oil
  20. Redneck Wonderland – Composed by Midnight Oil

• Interview Segments (15:42 minutes):

  • 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 – Voices by Jim Moginie and Rob Hirst (2:04)
  • Red Sails In The Sunset – Voices by Peter Garrett and Rob Hirst (2:14)
  • The 1984 Elections – Voices by Jim Moginie and Peter Garrett (2:13)
  • Species Deceases/Clayoquot Sound – Voice by Peter Garrett (2:40)
  • The Dead Heart – Voice by Rob Hirst (1:13)
  • Diesel & Dust – Voices by Jim Moginie and Rob Hirst (2:02)
  • Blue Sky Mining – Voice by Rob Hirst (1:39)
  • Breathe – Voices by Jim Moginie and Rob Hirst (1:37)

Side Two: The Videos and The Oils Talk

• Live Performances and Additional Clips (76:08 minutes):

  1. Armistice Day - Live – Composed by Hirst/Moginie/Rotsey
  2. No Time For Games - Live – Composed by Moginie/Hirst
  3. Lucky Country - Live – Composed by Moginie/Rotsey/Garrett/Hirst
  4. Short Memory - Live – Composed by Moginie/Garrett/Hirst
  5. Read About It - Live – Composed by Moginie/Garrett/Hirst
  6. Harrisburg - Live – Composed by Kevans/Moginie
  7. Stand In Line - Live – Composed by Moginie/Rotsey/Garrett/Hirst
  8. Sleep - Live – Composed by Moginie/Garrett/Hirst
  9. Hercules - Live – Composed by Moginie/Garrett/Hirst
  10. River Runs Red - Live – Composed by Moginie/Hirst
  11. Sometimes - Live – Composed by Moginie/Garrett/Hirst
  12. Surf's Up Tonight - Live – Composed by Midnight Oil
  13. Sins Of Omission - Live – Composed by Burn/Midnight Oil
  14. Used And Abused – Composed by Moginie/Hirst (from Powderworks)
  15. Cold Cold Change – Composed by Moginie/Hirst (from Powderworks)
  16. Blackfella/Whitefella/The Dead Heart - Live (with Warumpi Band) – Composed by Murray/Rurrambu (note: track may be miscitled; should reference "Stand Up And Be Counted")
  17. Beds Are Burning - Live – Composed by Hirst/Moginie/Garrett

• Interview Segments (9:14 minutes):

  • Midnight Oil - The First Album – Voices by Jim Moginie and Rob Hirst (1:55)
  • Playing Live – Voices by Martin Rotsey, Peter Garrett, and Rob Hirst (2:39)
  • The Capitol Theatre - 1982 – Voice by Rob Hirst (0:57)
  • Oils On The Water - 1985 – Voice by Rob Hirst (1:06)
  • The Exxon Protest - 1990 – Voices by Martin Rotsey, Peter Garrett, and Rob Hirst (2:37)

Publishers

Published by SMV Enterprises under catalog number 200780 9, in association with Columbia and Sony Music. Directed and produced by Stephanie Lewis, with executive production by Gary Morris and cover photography by Andrzej Liguz. All rights reserved, with details on studio albums up to 1997 included for context.

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