Icehouse - Great Southern Land (BOTC Australia Grand Final)

cutehugo Says:

Apr 1, 2010 - I wish I could buy this version somewhere. It's fantastic!

Colinl3052 Says:

Apr 3, 2010 - This is a fantastic version which adds much more intensity and power to an already great song. I agree Peter. You should make this song the Aussie national anthem!

garavaliaj Says:

Apr 10, 2010 - Awesome! Iva Davies Rocks!!!!!!

SolidIncMedia Says:

Apr 19, 2010 - I've usually found that when choirs, orchestras or other "bigger than the original group" musicians get in on a song, it becomes epic. Cases in point: Leaps and bounds by Paul Kelly, Glenn Richards & Patience Hodgson, Wind of Change by Scorpions with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and of course, this song.

JonasQuinn64 Says:

Apr 23, 2010 - Iva... cool :-)Lets get Icehouse backBest regard from Denmark (EU)Flemming

MrGziss Says:

May 25, 2010 - nice!!

Balaggio007 Says:

Jun 17, 2010 - Young Einstein soundtrack ! I love this song ! Awesome !Greetings from Hungary

SammyJGibbo Says:

Jul 25, 2010 - ...there is a similar version available on cd, minus the choir, it was released in 2000, and was called the ghost of time, not sure if it's still available though...

cutehugo Says:

Jul 26, 2010 - - Thanks so much for that SammyJG! I will look for it. I really wish this version were available too, the choir adds a great depth to it.

sitithesecond Says:

Sep 7, 2010 - @chromaticsuspension thanks so much mate. I'm sitting here crying like a baby! Good on you, love Australia!! This MUST become the national anthem!

kuyajester Says:

Feb 13, 2011 - Wow...

jalarida Says:

Feb 19, 2011 - I still cry like a baby listenin to this version...this is an important song...and needs to be our anthem...we are not slaves to britain ...we are a growin nation, full of many nationalities...we need to cut our ties and set an example to the rest of the world...that we LOVE our country as she is.

73Calirobo Says:

Apr 27, 2011 - OMG!!! IVA DAVIES IS A FUCKING GENIUS!!!! I LOVE HIS WORK!!! I JUST ABOUT WEPT WHEN I HEARD THE CHOIR GO OFF IN THE BACKGROUND!!!! WHY DOESN"T HE COME BACK>?!!! WHY ISNT THIS THE AUSTRALIAN ANTHEM!!! ITS BEAUTIFUL!!! I'M A CALIFORNIAN AND I AM A PROUD IVA DAVIES/ICEHOUSE FAN!!!

22ndWave Says:

Apr 28, 2011 - SUCH A MUSICAL LEGEND. Not only is Icehouse music absolutely fantastic but unlike 99% of musicians, Iva really seems like a down to earth, decent individual!

Delanahw Says:

May 17, 2011 - This is such a wonderful rendition of this song. Iva's voice is so pure and sweet it makes my heart ache and the dimension that the choir adds to the sound is fantastic.

Trishanelle Says:

Jul 17, 2011 - This arrangement is awesome-have looked for whole/extended version for some time. Humbly? the classically trained musician and versatility across genres is what makes Icehouse 'stand the test of time'. Thanks for posting this vid!

drewyt86 Says:

Aug 8, 2011 - agree been saying it for years..

rileypupboo Says:

Aug 14, 2011 - Amazing version

sitithesecond Says:

Oct 3, 2011 - Iva has carried the Welsh tradition of Eisteddfod into the heart of Australia!

Lteuling Says:

Oct 9, 2011 - Listening to this makes me want to visit Australia! (I'm American)

manonthehummingbird Says:

Oct 30, 2011 - Yes, I agree with the person above who suggested GSL become our national anthem. DEFINTELY! If people want to argue that the words aren't 'fitting', well, I never thought AAFair was anything more than the Hallmark greeting card of lyrics. Ths one outclasses it by miles

TheNostromo70 Says:

Dec 7, 2011 - Please do, you won't be disappointed.

IKillGoliath Says:

Feb 15, 2012 - Look no further this is our Australian Anthem. Hidden in the summer for a million years.Genius

Figjam469 Says:

Apr 4, 2012 - Love this MusicIva Davies is the best