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I’ve put in melodies and and Still The Song. many courses in his life, has set of the sea and the worlds around tunes audiences, hopefully, can Tim, 67, also wrote They Won’t 0% his compass on Perth for an op- them. remember and hum afterwards,” Let My Girlfriend Talk to Me, a top Dental implants are a higly Finance era world-premiere, with Captain Tim told me from his home in he said. 10 hit for Australian band Jimmy Cook at its core. New Zealand: “I was on board Tim’s work highlights the in- and the Boys. eɈ ective way to replace for up to single or multiple teeth. The legendary musician, the Endeavour replica in Syd- credible versatility of one of mu- In the 1970s, Tim dropped out 2 years whose eventful life straddles ney Harbour in the back cabin sic’s most-respected, innovative of university to focus on music Australia and New Zealand, with with its compressed tight space, and successful writers. And as and formed Split Enz. His talent- talent that touches many parts of surrounded by maps and every- a well-known performer and top ed brother, Neil, joined later (Neil the world, has composed an op- thing.” record-seller, Tim’s music is like- is currently winding-up a spell Single implant, fully restored with era, Star Navigator. “It felt like a theatrical setting, ly to lure new audiences to the with Fleetwood Mac). Formed ceramic crown from ONLY $3700 Commissioned by West Aus- suitable for a psychological dra- mystical world of opera. in NZ, Split Enz moved to Mel- HAGN#333-053098 Carillon City Dental are also currently oɈ ering tralian Opera, New Zealand ma.” Few branches of music have bourne and the hits poured out. fully supported implant dentures from $5500 Opera and Victorian Opera, it is The germ of an idea grew into evaded the Kiwi master’s touch. Tim also steered Crowded ™ based on the true story of Tupaia, a ve-year musical journey in- From rock and pop to art rock, House to the top of the charts and All-On-Four solutions from $16,000 a Tahitian star navigator who volving workshops and collabo- vaudeville, swing, punk and glam as well as producing solo per- sailed with James Cook on the rations with writers and directors rock, Tim’s talent has endured at formances and albums. And in Book for a FREE consultation Endeavour. after a chance meeting with West the highest level. 1995 he formed the band ALT, The opera explores the 1770 Australian Opera executive di- Who doesn’t recognise Frac- with Irishmen Andy White and 60a/678 Hay St, Perth 9322 5340 meeting of two master mariners – rector Carolyn Chard who loved tion Too Much Friction? Or these: Liam Ó Maonlaí (from Hothouse www.carilloncitydental.com.au each from a vastly diff erent place Tim’s idea and commissioned History Never Repeats, Winter Flowers). and culture. 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