Music is more than just a series of rhythms and pitches. It's a way of communicating, a way of telling a story, making a statement, sharing an opinion. The Australian band Midnight Oil are a perfect example of this. Though they are now retired as artists, in their glory days, they we Aussie icons, and lead singer Peter Garett is known for his unique voice and his shocking dance moves. He is now a politician, not the best, but he is playing his part. He is truly a hippy, associated with Green Peace, and other work. In the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, Midnight Oil came out on stage with t-shirts saying "Sorry" after our country's leaders wouldn't apologize to the Indigenous people of Australia for the terrible events their ancestors went through.
He is somebody to look up to, and amazing artist, a good band, but also gives his opinion and isn't afraid to try to make a change. So I recommend listening to Midnight Oil, his voice is a little wierd, but you can get used to it. My favorite song would be "One Country", or "Beds Are Burning"
Jackson
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