Is it "base guitar" or "bass guitar?" I'm not sure. But, for my purposes here (and my porpoises there) I'm going to spell it "bass" and pronounce it "base," just to cover my bases.
The best part of this song? The opening note on the bass guitar! It's a heavy, dramatic note that kind of sounds like the bass guitar's version of a sliding trombone note. Just some great bass guitar work on this song!
"Where are the mighty nations? No lines to be seen."
"Now there's oil spills in the water where Columbus once sailed."
"Too messed up to care. Anyone got a wing and a prayer?"
"Earth and sun and moon. Human tribe. Thin blue line. Earth and sun and moon will survive."
Yes, it's another typical silly love song from Midnight Oil. (Those guys are so sappy.)
You know, when I talk about Midnight Oil, I usually end up just talking about lead singer Peter Garrett.
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| The quiet and demure Peter Garrett. |
Having seen Midnight Oil in concert, this is very understandable. Garrett has an incredible stage presence and a very distinctive voice. In most people's minds, Peter Garret is Midnight Oil.
But, that gives pretty short shrift to the other members in the band. Garrett only wrote a small percentage of the group's songs. And the other members of the band certainly help formulate that rocking Midnight Oil sound.
So, it's time to give a little shout out to the "other" members of the band Midnight Oil! Here's a picture of them I found on the interwebs:
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| From left to right: Bruce (manager), Bruce (lead guitar), Bruce (bass guitar), Bruce (drums), and Bruce (didgeridoo). |
G'day, mates! Thanks for rocking out and making some great music!
COMING UP NEXT: Dipping my feet in the Wade pool.
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