Music from the Home Front
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Dates | 25 April 2020 |
Location(s) | Australia |
Years active | 2020 |
Founders | Michael Gudinski |
Website | Official website |
Music from the Home Front was a concert held across Australia and New Zealand on 25 April 2020, to pay tribute to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps and workers at the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic response.[1] The concert was broadcast live on television by the Nine Network in Australia, Channel Three in New Zealand and YouTube internationally[2] and run for 3 ½ hours.[3]
1.159 million Australians turned in, with the show rating number 1 for under 40 year olds.[3]
A related album by various artists, Music from the Home Front was released by Bloodlines on 19 June 2020.[4]
Background
25 April is Anzac Day in Australia and New Zealand, a national day of remembrance, that traditionally is a day to attend the dawn service and attend or participate in the Anzac Day march to pay our respects to Australian and New Zealander service people who have served and/or died in all wars, but in particular those who fought at Gallipoli campaign in 1915. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and restrictions in place across Australia and New Zealand, no public gatherings were allowed.[5]
In 2020, Michael Gudinski (from Mushroom Group and Frontier Touring Company) wanted to provide an event which was positive and uplifting during the time of isolation. 9 days prior to Anzac Day, Michael Gudinski spoke with Jimmy Barnes and the Premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrews about the concept of a concert to pay respects to the Anzacs and to recognise the work that is being done by those on the frontline in the medical community during the Covid-19 pandemic, whereby musician performed songs while in isolation and raising awareness for Support Act, RSLs and RSAs.[5]
The line-up of Australian and New Zealand artists performed a song from their homes, and it was then produced as a live concert and screened on Network 9 in Australia, Channel Three in New Zealand[6] and YouTube internationally. The host for the evening was David Campbell and co-hosted by Christian O'Connell from Gold 104.3 and Australian musicians Delta Goodrem and Guy Sebastian.[5]
Adrian Swift, Head of Content Production and Development at Network Nine said "Music from the Home Front is a salute from Australia and New Zealand's music communities to everyone serving our nations under lockdown. From the military this Anzac Day to all those on the frontline fighting COVID-19 and those working to keep food delivered, shelves stacked and streets cleaned. And it's an opportunity for everyone watching to say thanks too just by texting us as we go to air this very different Anzac Day."[7]
Funds raised
Unlike the special projects that have come before it, Music from the Home Front is not a telethon. Gudinski told The Industry Observer "This is not contrived, we're going to dwell much more on the frontline workers and the Anzacs. The only fundraising element will be a commercial for Support Act and an ad for the frontline workers and hospital people. It's up to people to donate."[1]
Reception
Brodie Lancaster from The Guardian said "With a three-hour runtime and multiple montages... the energy of the event often threatened to dip into an inescapably sombre place" continuing with "It's understandably hard to have fun when the message is one of sacrifice and loss, but sensitivity and vitality can co-exist, as proved by a few performers who cracked through the downcast mood."[8] Lancaster said DMA's cover of "Better Be Home Soon" was a stand-out moment from the whole night.
James Jennings from Sydney Morning Herald thought at times it veered a little too closely to a "Triple M Greatest Songs of All Time countdown" but the "decent smattering of newer artists' "freshened things up". Jennings said "As an event designed to lift spirits and remind us that we are all in this together, Music from the Home Front succeeds admirably. We may not have as many family members around us to faithfully belt out Australian classics such as 'When the War Is Over', as Jimmy Barnes and his brood do at the event's conclusion, but at least there are now new ways for us to feel a little less lonely while sitting around the living room wondering what’s next."[9]
Performers and set list
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Reception
The concert was the most watched program of the night on Australia's free to air multi channels and subscription channels, and the fourth most watched program overall, peaking at 4.7 million viewers.[10]
Music from the Home Front
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Live album by Various Artists | |
Released | 19 June 2020 |
Recorded | 25 April 2020 |
Venue | Australia, New Zealand |
Label | Bloodlines |
On 29 May 2020, a live album from the concert was confirmed and scheduled for released on 19 June 2020 by Bloodlines. Michael Gudinski said "I am so proud of the results, humbled by the reaction to our incredible musical talent, and now so pleased to bring you this album to commemorate that special night."[11] 100% of profits from the release are going to Support Act - Australia's only charity delivering crisis relief services to artists, crew and music workers as a result of ill health, injury, a mental health problem.[2]
Track listing
No. | Title | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Welcome Speech" | Michael Gudinski | 1:11 |
2. | "Working Class Man" | Jimmy Barnes featuring Diesel | 4:44 |
3. | "We're All in This Together" | Ben Lee featuring Jack River and Lime Cordiale | 3:50 |
4. | "Handwashing Song" | The Wiggles | 1:54 |
5. | "Forever Young" | Tones and I | 2:37 |
6. | "Throw Your Arms Around Me" | Mark Seymour featuring James Reyne and Hannah and Eva Seymour | 3:07 |
7. | "Reckless" | James Reyne featuring Mark Seymour | 3:10 |
8. | "I Was Only 19 (A Walk in the Light Green)" | John Schumann and The Vagabond Crew and Archie Roach | 5:12 |
9. | "Moments" | Bliss n Eso featuring Kate Ceberano and Vince Harder | 3:41 |
10. | "Don't Dream It's Over" | Crowded House | 4:16 |
11. | "Be Alright" | Dean Lewis | 3:19 |
12. | "Every Day My Mother's Voice" | Paul Kelly featuring Jess Hitchcock | 2:35 |
13. | "Live in Life" | The Rubens | 3:36 |
No. | Title | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Never Tear Us Apart" | Jon Stevens, Andrew Farriss and Isabella Manfredi | 3:53 |
2. | "Down Under" | Delta Goodrem and Colin Hay | 3:47 |
3. | "Lay It on Me" (Smartphone isolation version) | Vance Joy | 3:25 |
4. | "Carry You" | Missy Higgins and Tim Minchin | 3:17 |
5. | "About You" | G Flip | 3:56 |
6. | "Better Be Home Soon" | DMA's | 2:50 |
7. | "Spirit of the Anzacs" | Lee Kernaghan featuring Amy and George Sheppard & Jon Stevens | 3:42 |
8. | "Solid Rock" | Shane Howard feat. Vika and Linda, Emma Donovan, Troy Cassar-Daley & William Barton | 4:14 |
9. | "Battle Scars" | Guy Sebastian | 4:18 |
10. | "Unbreakable" | Birds of Tokyo and West Australian Symphony Orchestra | 3:17 |
11. | "Regular Touch" | Vera Blue | 3:35 |
12. | "Fool's Gold" | Jack River | 3:53 |
13. | "When the War Is Over" | Jimmy Barnes and Ian Moss featuring The Barnes Family | 4:45 |
14. | "The Last Post" | James Morrison | 1:53 |
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA)[12] | 1 |
Year-end charts
Chart (2020) | Position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA)[13] | 20 |
See also
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Catalogue |
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Australia / New Zealand | 19 June 2020[14][2] |
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BLOOD75 | |
Australia | 4 September 2020[15] | Limited, individually numbered 3×LP | BLOODLP75 |
References
- ^ a b "Michael Gudinski talks all-star Music From The Home Front concert". The Industry Observer. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ a b c "Music from the Home Front (CD)". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Music From The Home Front Proves Australian Music Wins Ratings". noise11. 26 April 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ "Music from the Home Front (DD)". Apple Music. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ a b c "An Anzac Day Concert for the Fight Against COVID-19". amnplify. 26 April 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ "Music from the Home Front (about)". Music from the Home Front. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ "Massive line-up announced for COVID-19 televised concert". Nine. April 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ "Music From the Home Front concert shows vitality and sensitivity can coexist". The Guardian. 26 April 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ "Music From the Home Front ★★★½". SMH. 26 April 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ Knox, David (17 February 2020). "Sunday 16 February 2020". TV Tonight. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ^ "Music From The Home Front live album announced for release". NME. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ "Music From The Home Front". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ "ARIA Top 100 Albums for 2020". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ "Music from the Home Front (DD)". Apple. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ "Music from the Home Front (LP)". JB HiFI. Retrieved 30 May 2020.