Wednesday, 24 April 2013

A-Z '13 - Under the Milky Way


Before I get to today's actual A-Z post, I want to mention that my previous post was my 444th! I like that number. I guess you could say I'm a fan of such harmonious-looking number sequences. Anyway, on with post #445! :)

During April a bunch of bloggers are participating in the A-to-Z blogging challenge of 2013. My theme this year is an A-to-Z list of classic Aussie tunes - either classic or just plain songs I like. Today's letter is "U" (wow, we're up to U already?!), and the super-awesome song I'm featuring is:

Under the Milky Way - The Church



This was on the only Church song I'd heard when I bought their album Starfish from a second-hand music store. Thing is, the Church are a bit legendary in Australia, though perhaps in a more "underground" way than a lot of our big names. Still, "Under the Milky Way" got this band some well-deserved recognition beyond the borders of this nation. While a lot of old-school Church fans might prefer earlier albums, Starfish is definitely one of my favourites in my collection. It did take me a while to realise it had more to offer than just this major single. But this sure is a good place to start. (Oh, and the acoustic version is stunning too)

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25 comments:

  1. Jean Davis24 April 2013 at 20:10

    Okay, we connect on this one. :) I love The Church! I have a lot of their albums (especially a fan of the older ones) and did manage to catch them in concert once. It was this song that reeled me in too. Great song choice!

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  2. Pat Hatt24 April 2013 at 20:33

    Won't let it play in my country, think I may have heard it before though.

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  3. Bish Denham24 April 2013 at 20:41

    Same here... can't play it. Will go check out the acoustic version.

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  4. Sunday Visitor24 April 2013 at 21:02

    Congratulations, on reaching this milestone! Thanks for sharing such a wonderful song!

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  5. triles24 April 2013 at 21:08

    Can't play the video, but I love the song. The Church is awesome.

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  6. Trisha24 April 2013 at 21:35

    BUMMER!!! I have added another link under the vid to a different vid that may work - same version, diff vid. But looks like SME has removed most of 'em. Such buggers!

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  7. Julie Flanders24 April 2013 at 22:16

    I bought Starfish on the basis of this song too. Loved it! The Church is a great band.
    And congrats on #445! :)

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  8. Jen25 April 2013 at 00:30

    Can't see it here in the US, poo!

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  9. nutschell25 April 2013 at 00:56

    im amazed at how you're able to dig these videos up! great stuff.
    Nutschell
    www.thewritingnut.com

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  10. Unknown25 April 2013 at 02:54

    :( (this is my sad face, because it won't play)

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  11. Unknown25 April 2013 at 02:56

    It won't play in my country either. :(

    Kathy
    http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com

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  12. Tracy Moore25 April 2013 at 03:18

    Hadn't heard of the group or song before your post...love it and added to my faves on youtube! Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Carol Kilgore25 April 2013 at 04:34

    I know this song. It's a good one.

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  14. Laura Eno25 April 2013 at 05:08

    For some reason, I didn't think you'd be able to come up with as many U song titles as you did!

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  15. Susan Kane25 April 2013 at 05:14

    Could not access the song, as well. I will pursue it later.

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  16. Nick Wilford25 April 2013 at 06:21

    Great song! I had to click through to the YouTube link. I'm enjoying discovering all these artists via your posts.

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  17. Michelle Wallace25 April 2013 at 07:19

    I'd like to check out Jac Stone.
    (I didn't know The Voice had started in Aussie?)

    Writer In Transit

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  18. Bethie25 April 2013 at 07:25

    A beautiful song. I love hearing music that's new to me.

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  19. Unknown25 April 2013 at 08:10

    Best!

    Saw them live a few years back. I'd probably have enjoyed it more if we had some nice comfy couches to lounge on, they were a bit slow, but this song was brilliant.

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  20. Nina Gray25 April 2013 at 09:43

    loved the Under the Milky Way song!

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  21. VR Barkowski25 April 2013 at 10:32

    While I've heard "Under the Milky Way" before, the acoustic version is new to me. The simple purity of the acoustic is hypnotic.

    I'm entranced by your A to Z theme—brilliant!

    VR Barkowski

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  22. adhi das25 April 2013 at 14:43

    enjoyed ur Blog..Trisha thanks & Smiles:)God<3U

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  23. Hilary Melton-Butcher25 April 2013 at 16:27

    Hi Trisha .. I don't know the Church .. but I love his voice and the song - now I'm listening to it .. cheers Hilary

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  24. Misha Gerrick25 April 2013 at 19:36

    I love this song, but never knew anything about it. So thank you very much for sharing! ;-)

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  25. Unknown26 April 2013 at 15:26

    I love Sia version of this song, which I actually had no idea was a cover until this month when I researched it for my on U.

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