INXS.com has released 2 very exclusive live tracks, available now through WindowsMedia.com (also available from 27th March at INXS.com)
Both were recorded at Sydney's 'The Pickled Parrot' in 1980 during the band's earliest days on the Australian pub circuit. The tracks featured are 'Doctor' (downloadable) and the previously unreleased, unheard 'Wake Up' (streaming audio only) from the INXS vaults.
PLAY THE MUSIC
19th March 2000
The official Tim Rice website providing upto date information on the tour is now online and can be found at www.timrice.com.au (link below)
It highlights some of the songs that will be performed at the shows and lists 3 that INXS will be involved with; Circle of Life (from The Lion King), Jesus Christ Superstar and Everything's Alright (both from Jesus Christ Superstar). More songs to be confirmed.
The official tour poster for the 'Tim Rice Concert Spectacular' has been produced (click on image for enlargement)
3rd February 2000
INXS.com reports that the remaining members of INXS will be touring during April and May this year as part of the 'Tim Rice Musical Spectacular'. The tour (of 10 shows) will visit every major Australian city and will be performed 'in the round' backed by a full orchestra. INXS will be collaborating with a number of vocalists as part of these shows, however - no INXS songs will be performed. It is also rumoured that the band are collaborating with Tim Rice in the writing/producing of a new song to be premiered at the shows.
INXS.com promises to provide upto the minute news during the tour - hopefully material from this tour will emerge in the near future. For tour dates and further information, select the links below.
During today's Chat City session, Kirk Pengilly was asked if the band had any plans to do any shows outside of Australia, to which he commented "We don't plan anything outside Australia at this stage".