
“Time of the Season” by The Zombies was first released on the 1968 album Odessey and Oracle. Penned by Rod Argent (their keyboard player) this tune took on an anthemic feeling with its psychedelic keys, alluring bassline, and rhythmic finesse. In Finneas’s most recent performance on Triple J, the artist explained his fondness for the tune:
“This is a song I’ve loved over the past year specifically,” he said. “I’ve heard it for years but this [past] year is the year I’ve listened to it the most. “If you’re a creator, you hope that you create something that feels prescient and somehow also feels timeless.”
The resulting performance was one that wowed audiences. First: the synths. Next, the iconic clap, and ‘ah’ paired with bright auxiliary percussion. The artist also stated that he aimed to keep the 60’s feel, while also ‘freshening’ the song. The rich smoothness of his vocal performance was deeply affecting, especially against the light and airy female backup vocals and harmonies.
During the same performance on the radio station, Finneas also performed “For Cryin’ Out Loud” from his latest studio album.
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