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'''''John Farnham: Finding the Voice''''' is a 2023 [[Cinema of Australia|Australian]] documentary film following recording artist [[John Farnham]]'s career in an authorised biopic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://themusic.com.au/news/john-farnham-feature-documentary-finding-the-voice-coming-to-cinemas-next-month/nygds7K1tLc/11-04-23|title=John Farnham Feature Documentary 'Finding The Voice' Coming To Cinemas Next Month|website=[[The Music (magazine)|The Music]]|date=11 April 2023|access-date=9 May 2023|author=Mary Varvaris}}</ref> The film's trailer was released on 11 April 2023 whilst the film was released in Australian cinemas on 18 May 2023.<ref name="nme trailer"/> It will be broadcast on the [[Seven Network]] on 24 July 2023<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mediaweek |date=2023-07-10 |title=Seven announces premiere date for John Farnham: Finding The Voice documentary |url=https://www.mediaweek.com.au/john-farnham-to-make-premiere-on-seven/ |access-date=2023-07-12 |website=Mediaweek |language=en-AU}}</ref> |
'''''John Farnham: Finding the Voice''''' is a 2023 [[Cinema of Australia|Australian]] documentary film following recording artist [[John Farnham]]'s career in an authorised biopic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://themusic.com.au/news/john-farnham-feature-documentary-finding-the-voice-coming-to-cinemas-next-month/nygds7K1tLc/11-04-23|title=John Farnham Feature Documentary 'Finding The Voice' Coming To Cinemas Next Month|website=[[The Music (magazine)|The Music]]|date=11 April 2023|access-date=9 May 2023|author=Mary Varvaris}}</ref> The film's trailer was released on 11 April 2023 whilst the film was released in Australian cinemas on 18 May 2023.<ref name="nme trailer"/> It will be broadcast on the [[Seven Network]] on 24 July 2023<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mediaweek |date=2023-07-10 |title=Seven announces premiere date for John Farnham: Finding The Voice documentary |url=https://www.mediaweek.com.au/john-farnham-to-make-premiere-on-seven/ |access-date=2023-07-12 |website=Mediaweek |language=en-AU}}</ref> |
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The film includes commentary from [[Jimmy Barnes]], [[Celine Dion]], [[Richard Marx]], [[Olivia Newton-John]], [[Robbie Williams]] and [[Glenn Wheatley]].<ref name="nme trailer">{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/john-farnham-documentary-film-finding-the-voice-trailer-3428451|title=Watch the trailer for John Farnham documentary film 'Finding The Voice'|website=[[NME]]|date=11 April 2023|access-date=9 May 2023}}</ref> |
The film includes commentary from [[Jimmy Barnes]], [[Celine Dion]], [[Richard Marx]], [[Olivia Newton-John]], [[Robbie Williams]] and [[Glenn Wheatley]].<ref name="nme trailer">{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/john-farnham-documentary-film-finding-the-voice-trailer-3428451|title=Watch the trailer for John Farnham documentary film 'Finding The Voice'|website=[[NME]]|date=11 April 2023|access-date=9 May 2023}}</ref> |
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The film is the biggest theatrical Australian music documentary (excl. Imax), exceeding $2.57 million in its second weekend.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://themusicnetwork.com/john-farnham-film/|title='John Farnham: Finding the Voice' Becomes Biggest Australian Music Doco|website=The Music Network|date=22 May 2023|access-date=25 May 2023}}</ref> |
The film is the biggest theatrical Australian music documentary (excl. Imax), exceeding $2.57 million in its second weekend.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://themusicnetwork.com/john-farnham-film/|title='John Farnham: Finding the Voice' Becomes Biggest Australian Music Doco|website=The Music Network|date=22 May 2023|access-date=25 May 2023}}</ref> |
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The television premiere on 24 July 2024 had 866,000 viewers across the five city metro spread, and was the third most viewed program of the evening after Seven News and Seven News at 6:30. coming in ahead of all programs on other channels.<ref name="TV ratings">{{Cite web|url=https://www.noise11.com/news/john-farnham-finding-the-voice-scores-866000-viewers-for-the-seven-network-20230725|title=John Farnham Finding The Voice Scores 866,000 Viewers For the Seven Network |website=noise11|date= 25 July 2023|access-date= 25 July 2023}}</ref> |
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A soundtrack was released on 19 May 2023. It features live tracks from Farnham's career, as well as music that had an impact on his career. Opening and closing compositions were written by music producer/director and former Farnham band member [[David Hirschfelder]].<ref name=CD>{{cite web|url=https://www.sanity.com.au/products/2764361/John-Farnham-Finding-The-Voice |title=John Farnham Finding The Voice |website=[[Sanity (music store)]]|access-date=9 May 2023}}</ref> |
A soundtrack was released on 19 May 2023. It features live tracks from Farnham's career, as well as music that had an impact on his career. Opening and closing compositions were written by music producer/director and former Farnham band member [[David Hirschfelder]].<ref name=CD>{{cite web|url=https://www.sanity.com.au/products/2764361/John-Farnham-Finding-The-Voice |title=John Farnham Finding The Voice |website=[[Sanity (music store)]]|access-date=9 May 2023}}</ref> The album debuted at number 2 on the [[ARIA Charts]] with 2520 sales.<ref name="TV ratings"/> |
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===Track listing=== |
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| John Farnham: Finding the Voice | |
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 Theatrical film poster | |
| Directed by | Poppy Stockell |
| Written by | Poppy Stockell |
| Produced by | Mikael Borglund, Paul Clarke, Martin Fabinyi, Olivia Hoopmann and Elizabeth Daley |
| Starring | John Farnham |
| Cinematography | Aaron Smith |
| Edited by | Scott Gray, Steven Robinson |
Production companies | Beyond Oz Pty Ltd, Finding the Voice Pty Ltd in association with Blink TV Pty Ltd |
| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing (Australia), Sony Pictures International (Rest of World) |
Release date | 18 May 2023 |
Running time | 96 mins |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
John Farnham: Finding the Voice is a 2023 Australian documentary film following recording artist John Farnham's career in an authorised biopic.[1] The film's trailer was released on 11 April 2023 whilst the film was released in Australian cinemas on 18 May 2023.[2] It will be broadcast on the Seven Network on 24 July 2023[3]
The film includes commentary from Jimmy Barnes, Celine Dion, Richard Marx, Olivia Newton-John, Robbie Williams and Glenn Wheatley.[2]
The film is the biggest theatrical Australian music documentary (excl. Imax), exceeding $2.57 million in its second weekend.[4]
The television premiere on 24 July 2024 had 866,000 viewers across the five city metro spread, and was the third most viewed program of the evening after Seven News and Seven News at 6:30. coming in ahead of all programs on other channels.[5]
Critical response
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 100% based on seven reviews. Reviewer Jim Schembri notes "A fitting, lovingly made tribute to a singer who evolved into the definitive Australian pop artist...a very good, richly detailed biographical documentary that chronicles Farnham's stellar, decidedly bumpy career."[6]
Sandra Hall from Sydney Morning Herald gave the film 4 out of 5 stars saying "Reality rarely produces biographies that fit neatly into three acts, but John Farnham's life so far is a stirring exception. Success came early to him, followed by a midlife slump and a triumphant comeback. It's a story with everything – laughter, tears, love and rock 'n' roll... [and the documentary] captures it all, with Farnham's large roster of friends taking an obvious delight in reminiscing about times spent with a man they both like and admire."[7]
Peter Gray from The AU Review gave the film 4 out of 5 stars saying "'Finding the Voice' finds the love for its subject and envelops his presence, and in a day and age where talent is fleeting and prominence is temporary, there's a warmth in being reminded of longevity and the facility behind it."[8]
David Michael Brown from Flicks said it "Traces the singer's life and career, his journey to find an artistic voice and become one of Australia's most beloved performers. It's an enthralling new doco that helps us try and understand 'The Voice' calling it "a must-see" for any Farnham fan".[9]
Soundtrack
| John Farnham: Finding the Voice: Music from the Feature Documentary | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by John Farnham and various artists | ||||
| Released | 19 May 2023 | |||
| Label | Wheatley Records, Sony | |||
| John Farnham albums chronology | ||||
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A soundtrack was released on 19 May 2023. It features live tracks from Farnham's career, as well as music that had an impact on his career. Opening and closing compositions were written by music producer/director and former Farnham band member David Hirschfelder.[10] The album debuted at number 2 on the ARIA Charts with 2520 sales.[5]
Track listing
All songs performed by Farnham except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Lay Down Misère" (by David Hirschfelder) | ||
| 2. | "Age of Reason" (Live In Melbourne) | ||
| 3. | "In My Room" |
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| 4. | "Don't You Know It's Magic" | ||
| 5. | "You're the Voice" (Live in Germany) | ||
| 6. | "A Touch of Paradise" (Live in Melbourne) |
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| 7. | "Playing to Win" (Live in Melbourne) |
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| 8. | "Burn for You" (Live in Melbourne) |
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| 9. | "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby" (with Jimmy Barnes) | ||
| 10. | "One" | ||
| 11. | "When the War Is Over" (Live in Germany) | ||
| 12. | "Help" (Live in Melbourne) |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Amazing Grace" (Live in Melbourne) | ||
| 2. | "Sadie the Cleaning Lady" (Live In Melbourne) |
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| 3. | "Help Is on Its Way" (by Little River Band) | ||
| 4. | "Pressure Down" |
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| 5. | "Please Don't Ask Me" |
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| 6. | "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" | ||
| 7. | "As the Days Go By" (by Daryl Braithwaite) | ||
| 8. | "Because I Love You" (by Masters Apprentices) |
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| 9. | "Going Going Gone" |
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| 10. | "You're the Voice" |
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| 11. | "Finding the Voice (End Credit Suite)" (by David Hirschfelder) |
Charts
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Australian Albums (ARIA)[11] | 2 |
References
- ^ Mary Varvaris (11 April 2023). "John Farnham Feature Documentary 'Finding The Voice' Coming To Cinemas Next Month". The Music. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Watch the trailer for John Farnham documentary film 'Finding The Voice'". NME. 11 April 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ^ Mediaweek (10 July 2023). "Seven announces premiere date for John Farnham: Finding The Voice documentary". Mediaweek. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ "'John Farnham: Finding the Voice' Becomes Biggest Australian Music Doco". The Music Network. 22 May 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ a b "John Farnham Finding The Voice Scores 866,000 Viewers For the Seven Network". noise11. 25 July 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ "John Farnham: Finding the Voice - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "John Farnham doco Finding the Voice is a tribute to singer's incredible talent". Sydney Morning Herald. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- ^ "Film Review: John Farnham: Finding the Voice is a warm reminder of one of Australia's leading talents". The AU Review. 18 May 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- ^ "For any John Farnham fan, doco Finding the Voice is a must-see". Flicks. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- ^ "John Farnham Finding The Voice". Sanity (music store). Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 29 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
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