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Airdate: Peter Garrett: A Version of Now – The Full Story

MAX cameras are in the recording studio as Peter Garrett records nine songs for his debut solo album.

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In July MAX will screen Peter Garrett: A Version of Now – The Full Story.

The special tells sees cameras in the recording studio as Peter Garrett records nine songs for his debut solo album A Version of Now. The album is described as the former Midnight Oil and ex-politician’s first official foray into music in more than a decade.

Planned for release on Friday July 15, the album A Version of Now features Peter Garrett on vocals; Martin Rotsey (Midnight Oil) on guitar; Mark Wilson (Jet) on bass guitar; Peter Luscombe (Paul Kelly / Rockwiz) on drums; Jamie Hutchings (Bluebottle Kiss) on guitar; Heather Shannon (The Jezabels) on keyboards; and Burke Reid as Producer. Available today, the single “Tall Trees” is the first taste of the record.

MAX was there to film exclusive behind the scenes footage of this deeply personal record. Peter Garrett: A Version of Now – The Full Story on MAX gives viewers unprecedented access and features candid interviews with Garrett and his musical collaborators.

One of Australia’s most influential artists, Peter Garrett was lead singer of Midnight Oil from 1975 to 2002, before entering a career in politics. The process of writing his memoir ‘Big Blue Sky’, published in October 2015, kicked off Garrett’s return to music and was the inspiration for many of the tracks on his new album.

Midnight Oil is renowned worldwide for their fierce independent stance and active support of human rights and environmental protection. More than just a successful rock and roll band, the “Oils” stopped traffic, inflamed passions, inspired fans and broke new ground. Their 13-album career led to an ARIA lifetime achievement award in 2006. Midnight Oil recently announced they will commence an Australian tour and play overseas gigs commencing in early 2017.

Tuesday July 12 at 9.30pm on MAX.

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