This was a hit in the 80s, before Michael was born, originally written and sung by Iva, the guy playing the Oboe
@andysmith6218
Жыл бұрын
Iva sings that later verse as the song is about his recently passed father.
@samanthaharrison4921
2 жыл бұрын
The background vocal was done by Micheal also, he is amazing one of the most underrated Aussie artists.
@darcy6979
2 жыл бұрын
Iva Davies is one of the great songwriters of all time and one of Australia's true music icons up there with Michael Hutchence - I'm a kiwi and soon to move to Oz so I hope i see them live when there. Last saw them 40 years ago as a teenager in NZ before Michael Paynter was born and he takes this song to a new level - class act all round.
@DaveWhoa
2 жыл бұрын
hope your move goes smoothly mate :)
@letstalk3265
2 жыл бұрын
Darcy make sure you bring with you all the great Kiwi bands and artists you think your ANZAC brothers and sisters across the ditch haven't caught up with yet. My all time favourite band is Bailter Space along with The La De Da's, The Gordons, The Clean, Billy TK Powerhouse, all the Finn's, David Knox, Dragon, Fat Freddy's Drop, The Chills, The Cakekitchen et al. Big ask mate, but the world needs to hear what we do down this part, the best part, of the planet.
@narellesmith7932
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve known Michael since he was a little kid . He plays piano and drums as well and grew up singing in church. Sings a wonderful “o Holy Night” 👏
@DaveWhoa
2 жыл бұрын
that's so cool! :)
@leannek2407
Жыл бұрын
My fave carol
@billjara8715
Жыл бұрын
He is truly a sensational vocalist. I would love to see him get some exposure overseas as he truly deserves all the success his talent warrants.
@Arrowhead707
10 ай бұрын
The vocal chords on Michael are astonishing wow 🤩
@TomTomTom03
8 ай бұрын
I'm already a fan. No idea how he isn't a household name by now!
@lnyrny3
Жыл бұрын
So glad someone requested this I absolutely love this version. I have watched it so many times
@CKfromTasOZ
7 ай бұрын
This video is 10 years old. His voice has only improved..... since then. Icehouse and Michael are amazing.
@nnoddy8161
Жыл бұрын
Iva Davies was classically trained on the Oboe - attended the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
@jpcs3237
Жыл бұрын
My fav icehouse song❤
@Stormyday-zg7iz
2 жыл бұрын
If you like Michael Paynter and Icehouse watch "touch the fire" 40 years live Icehouse, the whole concert 40 years live Icehouse is sharp.
@mskytube
Жыл бұрын
OMG! Icehouse! I've adored this group for decades! Thank you for reacting to them...keep going!
@karenglenn6707
2 жыл бұрын
Saw them live in Bendigo earlier this year. Still brilliant!!
@kylies6822
2 жыл бұрын
The "background vocals" was actually still Michael singing - he was just doing it a bit away from the microphone. Such a beautiful song and performed so well with Michael on lead vocals. By the way, I saw what you did there with "Paynter" and a song about paint 😂😂😜
@davidreynolds2117
2 жыл бұрын
sure was
@mithrasrevisited4873
2 жыл бұрын
The painter was the father of the Oboe player Davies.
@billfairbank5258
2 жыл бұрын
Lucky enough to see him doing this live when they played In Melbourne:)
@rachmann516
Жыл бұрын
Iva Davies who introduced Michael Paynter wrote that song about his father who was a painter (artist). It's a song I really like and that lingered in my memory for several decades.
@phunkmonkeycookiegarage7773
2 жыл бұрын
Best version ever of that song!
@bossdog1480
6 ай бұрын
Icehouse, aka the Flowers. Had a big swathe of hits.
@jgsheehan8810
2 жыл бұрын
That is an Oboe. Iva Davies studied at the Sydney Con with? on? oboe. talented musician, songwriter, singer. He has done movie scores as well i believe
@nikk0666
2 жыл бұрын
He is totally under rated here in Australia. He is such an amazing human
@PjRjHj
2 жыл бұрын
I wasn't so sold on this version of the song till I saw them live. Spine tingling. *I wouldn't call "Man of Colours" as back catalogue Icehouse.
@CQuinnLady
2 жыл бұрын
Ohhhhh nice. I almost forgot this song.... Michael took it beyond Iva Davies range. Beautiful.
@DaveWhoa
2 жыл бұрын
Iva can go lower than Michael, Michael can go higher than Iva
@CQuinnLady
2 жыл бұрын
@@DaveWhoa Iva could go as high in his younger days... his voice is so much lower than it used to be
@andysmith6218
Жыл бұрын
@@CQuinnLady that happens when you get older and the vocal chords lose their elasticity. Which is why Iva chews gum during live shows. Moistens the vocal chords.
@grantkeenan9014
2 жыл бұрын
I'd forgotten just how good this was. Nice review and great recommendation.
@justlinsu
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome reaction guys....Love how much respect you show for the artists that you view. Michael Paynter's voice is something else isn't it. So pure and clean. Hope you do more of him. Love from Australia
@SNDreamerMusicNMore
Жыл бұрын
Michael Paynter has some amazing original songs too.. Brilliant vocalist & songwriter ♥
@claudiadavies5110
Жыл бұрын
A masterpiece 😍😍😍
@Magic-hb5xt
2 жыл бұрын
Tina Arena also performed at the 2000 Olympics opening ceremony. "Bringing down the house" reminded me of Burning Down The House by Talking Heads. LONG LIVE THE 80's. I still got shirts from the 80's AND they still fit!
@267BISMARK
9 ай бұрын
Thats because they have been stretched to twice their size.
@samanthasimpson2298
4 күн бұрын
Absolutely love this. Have seen it live. Child
@deanjensen3657
Жыл бұрын
Michael does all those high pitch backing sounds.. I saw them live about a year ago and I quickly ran to the bar and that song came on.. He even sings it higher like an opera singer.. Remarkable talent.. Ice House are so good, national treasure..
@michaellivesey4354
2 жыл бұрын
Michael has a beautiful voice
@michaellivesey4354
2 жыл бұрын
He was that background vocal
@dashamanstevo5326
Жыл бұрын
G'day there folks.... welcome to the amazing journey that is Australian music. Pub rock, and live vocals. Incredible live vocals. If you cannot perform live in Australia..... you going nowhere.
@anthonychapman5552
2 жыл бұрын
Sensational
@DaveWhoa
2 жыл бұрын
Dei's recommendations are always good
@justlinsu
2 ай бұрын
Must add this to Travis....that background vocal was actually Michael Paynter! lol Go check it out again mate lol
@noelroberts8199
3 ай бұрын
Iva Davies is the lead singer of Icehouse, this song was a hit in 1987, Iva sang the song on the original recording.......
@iankearns774
2 жыл бұрын
Michael Paynter would have been only a year old when Icehouse released that song in 1987, the oboe player was the original singer Iva Davies. Michael has an incredible voice but I prefer the original version I have listened to for 30 plus years.
@danw3735
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate you reacting to a lot of Australian songs people would've never heard otherwise. Thanks Guys love your channel!!
@rouguy1972
4 ай бұрын
Wow
@gibbyau
4 ай бұрын
GREAT AUSSIE BAND
@negrin-yehuda
3 ай бұрын
Omg❤
@michaelsmith-fw9bm
Жыл бұрын
Take a look at Michael Paynters performances on Voice AUstralia
@62aligirl
Жыл бұрын
Iva Davies, who wrote the Icehouse material, is playing the oboe. I was lucky enough to see Icehouse play with Michael Paynter singing this song. It was like a religious experience! Michael is currently touring with Jimmy Barnes of Cold Chisel fame.
@settz61
Жыл бұрын
The man who played the clarinet is Iva Davies. He is 'the man'. He is part of the heart and soul of Flowers who became Icehouse and wrote, released and performed this and many great songs from many great albums. Check out the Berlin Tapes album !
@sibertiger1970
Жыл бұрын
I love Michael Paynter, but no-one can sing this song like Icehouse lead Iva Davies. His voice brings me to tears everytime
@ivanvenegaz4140
2 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏👏
@janemitchell3673
Жыл бұрын
Specbloodytacular 🙌👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@djizzah
2 жыл бұрын
he was discovered on the voice australia as a contestant
@SNDreamerMusicNMore
Жыл бұрын
He was around way before that.. The Voice actually asked him to audition , Delta & Seal already knew him . I saw him open for Seal before he was on the Voice. I think it was about 2008/9 when I first saw him live & he had been around before I knew of him.
@stackels97
10 ай бұрын
He was signed by Sony long before the voice and had a fairly successful single with the Veronica's but Sony never really put in the effort to push his music foward so he got out and started producing instead. The Voice thing was just for the hell of it. The show is fake af.
@simonryan8858
2 жыл бұрын
Fk I love you guys you should be Aussies I will adopt you xx
@allisonshields3173
Жыл бұрын
Watch icehouse- touch the fire song
@stevenpike7530
2 жыл бұрын
Great review…check out No Promises…
@stuarthancock571
2 жыл бұрын
The wind instrument is an oboe.
@louisaklimentos7583
Жыл бұрын
I like the original version the best sung by Iva Davis .
@farqsideways5679
Жыл бұрын
Iva Davies is a man a man of talent.
@MUSICLIFE179
2 жыл бұрын
Halestorm - Slave To The Grind (album)
@ramseyruiz1247
2 жыл бұрын
Need to react to CANCER UNCONTAINED by DAYSEEKER. Original version and Re-imagined version. 🙏
@karenward267
Жыл бұрын
Iva only gets better with age,
@stevewebb7126
Жыл бұрын
No doubt he has a good voice , but so does Iva Davies.
@stevetimperley1123
Жыл бұрын
Spoiling the flow guys by chatter chatter CHATTER at the beginning, great review though!
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