The bass instrument at the start is a long, straight, hollowed-out tree limb called a didgeridoo/didjeridu which the indigenous people use in ceremonies and corroborees. They use circular breathing to produce a drone, different frequencies, rhythms and to mimic animal sounds. It has been used in symphonies by Aboriginal musician William Barton and also in rock and popular music.
Judith had a chronic lung disease since a four year old child . Ya wouldn't reckon that listening to her ..never will anyone surpass or equal her again 💞
She'd also had a stroke the day/night before this concert, which is why she is sitting... Talk about "the show must go on" !!! 🐨🐨🐨 Aussie stubbornness 😁😁😁
Sooo proud to be an Aussie! We do come from every country in the world, and when you get here you add your uniqueness to our fantastic culture, making us that much better! We ARE all Australians!
People forget that in the 1960's they knock off the Beatles from the top position of the music charts. The lead singer (Bruce Woodley) co wrote the song. This performance was from their 50th anniversary tour
Their names are Bruce Woodley who wrote the song in 1987 and co-wrote the lyrics with his friend Dobe Newton of The Bushwackers. Keith Podger is on the 12 string Guitar and Athol Guy is on the Double Bass. The lead singer is Judith Durham who is sadly no longer with us. I have enjoyed The Seekers for almost 60 years, but this song has to be their best ever. I am English, but for the duration of this song: 'I Am Australian'! It is so emotional and deeply moving. Thank You for your 'reaction' to it.
That wonderful introductory instrument is a didgeridoo, an Australian Aboriginal invention. Judith Durham had one of those special voices. It's hard to believe that she sang that while affected by a stroke. Check out other songs by The Seekers such as "The Carnival is Over". Judith's voice was special.
It starts off with a Didgeridoo and Aboriginal Clapping sticks. In May 2013, during the Seekers' Golden Jubilee tour, Durham suffered a stroke that diminished her ability to read and write-both visual language and musical scores. During her convalescence, she made progress to rebuild those skills. In 2014 they did this tour.
Keith Podger on the 12 string guitar. That instrument still gives me nightmares. As a teen I struggled with this monstrosity,finally giving up before my poor feminine fingers did. It is extremely hard to play. 2 Keith’s were masters Podger and Richards( although in the last Stones concert I attended he was only using the 6)
I'm Australian and damn proud of this song coz it tells our history. I get goosebumps every time I hear it
The bass instrument at the start is a long, straight, hollowed-out tree limb called a didgeridoo/didjeridu which the indigenous people use in ceremonies and corroborees. They use circular breathing to produce a drone, different frequencies, rhythms and to mimic animal sounds. It has been used in symphonies by Aboriginal musician William Barton and also in rock and popular music.
Her name is Judith Durham. She recently passed away last September. RIP Judith.
This is probably my new favourite song about our country
I am definitely proud to be Australian ☺
And Judith had the voice of an angel
Judith had a chronic lung disease since a four year old child . Ya wouldn't reckon that listening to her ..never will anyone surpass or equal her again 💞
And she kept her voice into old age, which was amazing.
I heard that Judith did not smoke or drink alcohol because of her disease.
@@b42baritone That's correct. She said her voice was her instrument and she had to do everything to protect it.
She'd also had a stroke the day/night before this concert, which is why she is sitting... Talk about "the show must go on" !!! 🐨🐨🐨 Aussie stubbornness 😁😁😁
@@Kazeemi2810 aneurysm I think
Sooo proud to be an Aussie! We do come from every country in the world, and when you get here you add your uniqueness to our fantastic culture, making us that much better! We ARE all Australians!
People forget that in the 1960's they knock off the Beatles from the top position of the music charts. The lead singer (Bruce Woodley) co wrote the song. This performance was from their 50th anniversary tour
Their names are Bruce Woodley who wrote the song in 1987 and co-wrote the lyrics with his friend Dobe Newton of The Bushwackers. Keith Podger is on the 12 string Guitar and Athol Guy is on the Double Bass. The lead singer is Judith Durham who is sadly no longer with us. I have enjoyed The Seekers for almost 60 years, but this song has to be their best ever. I am English, but for the duration of this song: 'I Am Australian'! It is so emotional and deeply moving. Thank You for your 'reaction' to it.
I've heard people say that after hearing this, that they felt proud to be Australian, even though they weren't. LOL
That wonderful introductory instrument is a didgeridoo, an Australian Aboriginal invention. Judith Durham had one of those special voices. It's hard to believe that she sang that while affected by a stroke. Check out other songs by The Seekers such as "The Carnival is Over". Judith's voice was special.
It starts off with a Didgeridoo and Aboriginal Clapping sticks. In May 2013, during the Seekers' Golden Jubilee tour, Durham suffered a stroke that diminished her ability to read and write-both visual language and musical scores. During her convalescence, she made progress to rebuild those skills. In 2014 they did this tour.
It's a shame Judith died just a year later , a truly amazing woman
You were hearing the Digeridoo played in background which is played by an Aboriginal at beginning of this track
This should be our National Anthem.
So much better than the racist crap we have at the moment
Totally agree!
Glad u liked it. Amazed so many overseas reaxtors love this song since many of the lyrics probably only make sense to us Aussies.
I'm 6 foot six and as tough as nails (or used to be) but I cried when Judith Durham died.
Keith Podger on the 12 string guitar.
That instrument still gives me nightmares.
As a teen I struggled with this monstrosity,finally giving up before my poor feminine fingers did.
It is extremely hard to play. 2 Keith’s were masters Podger and Richards( although in the last Stones concert I attended he was only using the 6)
Keith's iconic 12 string guitar was very influentional in The Seekers sound -he a is a Master at it ! Wonderful sound !
the carnival is over and danny boy
In the background is the didgeridoo, an indigenous musical instrument
Have u heard The Voice by John Farnem? Really good mate 😁
God bless judith
RIP Judith Duhram
good to see your back mate
Thank you :)
@@ZanozOMG your welcome mate
G'day mate. Have a little listen to Judith Durham singing ' A Bush Girl ' please.
RIP Judith Durham.
He's playing Guitar
Its a guitar
Didgeridoo in intro
You are too young you would've missed their tour of England in the mid 1960s
RIP beautiful judith.