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20000 Watts R.S.L. - The Midnight Oil Collection (2002)

Midnight Oil  |  NR |  DVD
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)


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  • Actors: Midnight Oil
  • Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Sony
  • DVD Release Date: July 23, 2002
  • Run Time: 150 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00006AUHL
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #129,741 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

The time has come for this collection of politically-charged anthems from the influential Australian rockers. Join frontman Peter Garrett and company for a compilation of videos, live performances and interviews from 1982-1990. Includes "Beds Are Burning," "The Dead Heart," "Forgotten Years," "Blue Sky Mine" and more. 190 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; audio commentary; interactive menus; interviews; song access.

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Amazing compilation! November 9, 2002
Format:DVD
This is a newly remastered DVD that, until recently, was only available in the PAL format from Australia. Now, you can enjoy it in all its new found glory here in the USA! Once you get past the frustratingly confusing selection menu you will be overjoyed to find most of Midnight Oil's conceptual videos, live concert clips, album info, short speaking clips, and a short film set in the Aussie outback with a native Australian band. Phew, have I missed anything? The video is razor sharp, considering some of the videos were made over 20 years ago, but the audio is spectacular, with its CD-quality sound! This disc is over three hours long, and it is a bargain. I wanted more of the Oils' speaking clips, as I found their talk nothing short of fascinating. Midnight Oil is an impressive band on record, but Peter Garrett is an amazing, imposing performer, and there's no one like him around. You can't help but after viewing this disc, listening to the music and the Oils' talk, that they mean what they say, and back it up. Other artists may seem a bit preachy or insincere, but the Oils' message really does seem to come from the heart. Overall, this is a DVD that is a must in any music lover's collection, and a perfect example of how this type of disc should be made!
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Oil to the End April 11, 2003
Format:DVD
The volume of work in this DVD makes it a great buy compared to other band's DVDs.The 20000watts R.S.L. collection DVD has clips, their production videos and videos which are live song performances. I watched the DVD yesterday with my wife and enjoyed the chance to relive their early video clips. Midnight Oil's raw sound was wonderful and reminded me of the days when I waited up late on weekends to catch them on the U.S.A. channel Night Flight(young MTV rarely showed the alternative bands at that time). If you are recent fan of midnight oil this will give you a broad spectrum of their musical works.I was able to show my daughter the songs she danced to as an 18 month old child (she's 13 now.)My wife still laughs at the way I would try to dance like Peter. I saw them at Red Rocks in 1990 and am happy that they included their live performances for those that have not been at their concerts.Take time to enjoy it for yourself.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Good DVD December 14, 2003
Format:DVD
You sure get your money's worth with this DVD! 20 of their promo clips; including US Forces, Power and the Passion, Blue Sky Mine, Beds Are Burning, and more! Each gets a message across and entertains you with Peter Garrett's Spasm-Dancing!

There's also a collection of their live and Powderworks (The Oils' own record label) videos. Hear some of your favourite tracks live and in the flesh! On top of all of this, there's also the bands own commentary on their clips and the track listing for all their albums.

As I said, value for money - this DVD is!

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Smashing! A must own!
A superb, difinitive collection of Midnight Oil music video. All songs are rich is lyric, melody, and message.
Published on December 13, 2006 by Michael Waterman
Dark Allegory
Midnight Oil turned a new leaf and released this collection of video and live performances which will change your mind about this band. Read more
Published on September 14, 2005 by Kevin Killian
One word... AWESOME!!!!
First and foremost, I wasn't a big Oils fan before purchasing this DVD. So I am not one of those die hard fans that are blinded and would praise the DVD regardless of whether it is... Read more
Published on December 11, 2004 by Douglas R. Tooley
Nice Work Aussie
If you are a Midnight oil fan you need this DVD. Great video clips, i was looking for their video clips and just found 2 videos online. beds are burning and the dead hearts. Read more
Published on October 22, 2003 by Salvador Caceres
A Complete Video Companion
Scandously overlooked in my native Uk, with no DVD's available and most albums out of stock, this is a great and varied collection of live performances,video extracts and... Read more
Published on September 9, 2003
A Must Have
If you're a big fan of The Oils, this DVD is a must! It's great to see the video's and live performances. Read more
Published on January 26, 2003
Great Collection of Midnight Oil
Great collection of Midnight Oil's music videos from TV and live perfomances. Great sound and imagery make this a worthy buy for 'Oil fans.
Published on July 25, 2002 by D. Blackdeer
Great collection of Midnight Oil sights & sounds
Great DVD for the Midnight Oil fan. Includes 19 Midnight Oil Videos (clips as they refer to them down under) Also has the Oil's discussing several videos, Peters run for Senate as... Read more
Published on July 24, 2002 by R. Geissman
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