The Presets cover Midnight Oil 'Power And The Passion' for Like A Version

The Presets bring the power and the passion, covering Midnight Oil for triple j's Like A Version.

Like A Version is a segment on Australian radio station triple j. Every week a musician or band performs one of their own songs and cover a song they love.

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[DW-rspr]

I dont think people realise how much the presets influenced Australian music. They were one of the first electro Aussie bands and they sung with an Aussie accent. Plus they were absolutely brilliant. Such a good band

[drfrankfarhadi]

Guitar tone is absolutely killer and the bass is cookin’, one of the best and tightest covers on YouTube

[Shakes-Off-Fear]

Can we appreciate how good the production is on this? The mixing is superb and the drums have a proper punch to them. Even the horns sound phenomenal.

[AnEloquentQuill]

This is INSANE!!!
My heart! Fuck.
All Australians have a deeply fond place for Oils. To hear this done with such respect is all of my emotions neatly wrapped up with a bow and then exploded at a perfect moment because I'm now old enough to enjoy the button push.
That's what I can feel from these like us, knew what the oils were talking about as kids, and now got to sing fuck yes with a killer cover that will last just as long.
Those live fuck.

[dwitschips]

This trumps everything. Absolutely badass. Aussie legends covering more Aussie legends

[satanicsquirrel]

'snapchat, pine gap, in every home a smashed av'. Excellent.

[mooney]

This is how you do Like A Version. 10/10.

[NatoDog]

They really need to release this as a single.

[bballrox]

I just came across this. I thought of The Presets are listening to some of Rufus Du Sol's music. I would love to attend a concert with both of these artists.

[giacomobenvenuto]

One of the greatest like a versions ever. Wow.

[TheMotley]

i miss the lil bants they would have at the start of the cover talking about why they picked the song

[hardimancynthiaj.]

Was worried they might not do this classic justice but wicked job boys.
This trumps everything. Absolutely badass. Aussie legends covering more Aussie legends

[hotdubtm]

Touch Sensitive on the bass is amazing in this. The whole thing has aged really well :)

[johnduthie]

I’ve been an oils fan since mid 80s when I rushed to the front of concert at Memorial Drive in Adelaide. The presets cover is the best I’ve heard for the Oils. Thanks.

[Crawfoot]

Touch Sensitive should play bass on all Presets songs tbh

[ernestosoltero]

In my country (Venezuela) this moment of Midnight Oil is not well known. Those who listen to rock generally know songs like "Truganini" or "Bed's are Burning". I have the album where this song appears (with original copy on cassette), and it has always been one of my favorites. I didn't know it was so successful there in Australia, but it doesn't surprise me. It has all the characteristics of a hit.

[vertamae]

Presets killing it as always!!! The only thing missing was the old P.G. dancing.

[empireofpeaches]

Great cover. I hope another generation of kids have this tune embedded in their psyche, like the rest of us back in '83. If you like it, check out the original Midnight Oil album.

[Fer-ugnd]

Este Cover es simplemente espectacular, me encanta que capturan la esencia del tema original, pero logran darle un estilo propio. Esto es poderoso, ¡gran trabajo!

[TheBigSkyMind]

Finally, a MO cover! Surprised it took so long but a fine version it is! Grew up with their music and still rock it often. Really enjoy the program, keep up the good work! Regards from North Carolina 🤘