Dirty Three
There is no more appropriate band than this to be part of The 20th Meredith. Or of anything, anywhere. A band that made something Happen the first time they let their evocative sonic emotions whirl up amongst the giant Meredith ghost gums wayyyy back in 1994, then transported Us to a whole new sphere altogether in 1997, then played the fabled concert of a lifetime when they let it all out inside The Hundred Year Storm at The Supernatural Amphitheatre in 2004. They’re from Melbourne, in fact one was born in Ballarat, and they’re loved and respected all over the world. Yessiree; it’s Dirty Three.
THEIR OFFICIAL BIO SAYS THIS:
The Dirty Three’s sound is distinctive, composed of folk melody, rock energy, elements of classical, chamber music, jazz and blues, Celtic, and other European folk styles – a diverse collection of influences, though the style of music the trio play is uniquely their own, born from years of musical experience.
WE SAY THIS:
There is no more purely-expressed live act on the planet, there is nothing Beyond what they do, there is nobody else on their island. Their music is as natural, seamless, and awe-inspiring as the weather; as atmospheric conditions. It’s hard to fathom that humans made their music up, it seems to be a language that hearts minds souls and bodies can comprehend and respond to on the most direct, primal, unconscious level imaginable – or unimaginable. On listening to it, it feels like you are not so much seeing an exhibition as experiencing a fullscale inner-hibition. If you’re In you’ll be Off.
AND WARREN MIGHT SAY:
Something about going to the shop and your head falling off, or being in love with Elliot Gould. Or anything, at any time. Just so, so great.
DIRTY MOVIES
Here’s a bit about how they started. And went overseas. And some of their good stuff. And here’s the glorious epic ‘Everything’s Fucked’ during the 100 Year Storm at Meredith 2004:
Here’s a long but wild and amazing song from their Meredith set right back in 1994 complete with amusing stage invaders:
Here’s a collection of wonderful photos from Dirty Three over the years at Meredith, including some recently-found negatives from 1994 and 1997 that have just been developed…
We thank Warren, Mick and Jim who graciously accepted our invitation to be part of The 20th.
