Oils on the Water (1985)
On January 13th 1985, Midnight Oil performed the Oils on the Water concert on Goat Island, Sydney, to celebrate radio Triple-J's tenth birthday, before a select crowd of 400 (half competition winners and half staff, media and friends, though other fans swam across). The concert was simulcast live on ABC TV and Triple J radio, released on video, then later remastered as part of the 2004 Best of Both Worlds DVD set. Oils on the Water was a classic Midnight Oil performance and setting with the band in fine high-energy form, caught in the light of the setting sun, against the backdrop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Director: Mark Fitzgerald
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Peter Garrett as Vocals |
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Jim Moginie as Guitar, Keyboard |
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Rob Hirst as Drums, Vocals |
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Peter Gifford as Bass, Vocals |
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Martin Rotsey as Guitar |
| Directing | Mark Fitzgerald | Director |
| Production | Grant Rule | Executive Producer |