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- Neil Finn performing 'Don't Dream It's Over' at Auckland Town Hall, New Zealand, 18th July 2015.
Listen to RNZ National's recording of the concert at www.radionz.co....
Recorded and mixed by Andre Upston. Video by Kontent, directed by Simon Mark-Brown.
String arrangements by Victoria Kelly.
Song originally on the 1986 Crowded House album, 'Crowded House'.
See over 200 videos and play all Neil's albums in full at www.neilfinn.com
So very beautiful.....In working through enormous grief over the tragic loss of my youngest son, I listened to "Don't Dream It's Over" thousands of times...Sad, pensive, comforting, torturous, memorial...every emotion hits hard yet beckons and softly tugs at the heartstrings to listen just one more time...the endless looping of grief.
I'm so sorry for your loss. ⚘️
Ar deis de go raibh a ainm dilis!
Sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss, can’t even imagine it. But a wonderful song and special but look after yourself 🙏 Love from Scotland.
Thank you for sharing your misery
Such a sad/sweet song. Certain pieces of music create a 'lump in your throat' nostalgia that inexplicable - kind of a longing for something you've had and lost, or something you've never had at all. Does anyone else identify with what I'm saying?
Jay Corby 100%
Jay Corby Totally!!!!!
Sometimes 'WORDS' can not describe it or do justice. This is one of those times....I think when a nerve has been touched and your emotions 'light up' and you can just 'feel it' ( like I do) whenever I hear this specific song. It IS Definitely a classic for me !
me too... I got ur whole point my dear.hhuhuh
A sort of collective, loving memory ~ shared into hours ahead, though gently glancing back with longing, tearful grace. With high notes reaching for something hopeful, yet lost..
Dear Neil We played this beautiful version of your masterpiece at my late mother's funeral this week. She used to sing it and the words really did resonate with her journey. Thanks for sharing your musical gifts with us. I will always remember her fondly when I hear this song. Thankyou.
❤
RIP to Your Mom God Bless .. She had wonderful Taste
God bless u and thank for that gift
A lovely way to send her off. ☮️
This accoustic version is so beautiful. I never get tired of listening to this song.
Mr Finn is So under rated ... One of the best Singer Song Writers of our Generation .. I Miss Crowded House So much
If I had a voice like that, I'd yell out, 'Hey now, Hey now', all the time
..or Hell no !..Hell no !
Best post here.
Hey, you can say that again, now.
Lawrence Atkinson
Yes! Me too. All day long....
HAHAHAHHAHAHA
This song has improved with Neil's age. Just wow. I could listen to this all day long.
I think his singing has actually improved over the years!
I never ever tire of this song and that beautiful voice
i agree
So could I!
I completely agree
Neil Finn is among the greatest singer/songwriters of his era. He belongs with McCartney/ Lennon, Paul Simon and the other greats of rock/pop. He is profoundly underrated and has written some of the most beautiful contemporary music of the last 30 years. Thank you Neil. Thank you.
Never a truer word spoken
Absolutely Agree Mate!
"He belongs with McCartney/ Lennon,".. LOL...just LOL.
JS MD...100% Correct. Brilliant Composition. And For All Of Us......
."Don't Dream It's Over."
No, he is not underrated but to put him in the same league of Macca is a big stretch.
Has to be one of the best live performances on TH-cam. Love the arrangement and he sounds great after all these years!
Wish Neil could sing this to the whole of America!
I wish they would listen
@@GryphLaneHey now, don’t dream it’s over. ❤
Trump 2024!
@@worthless_opinionyou need to discuss that with a mental health counselor.
Stupid MAGAts will never appreciate it.
His voice is crystal clear. Can understand every word conveyed and the tone is right on. Rare with most vocalists today. This is unique-with strings
No autotune no backup singer...
So true, every word.
yes, this is my favorite video of the song on youtube. It is beautiful 09-NOV-2019
not whispering into the mic
That’s what you get growing up with choir singing. What you’re hearing is many years of good old-fashioned practice.
During COVID LOCKDOWN A PERFECT MASTERPIECE. BEST EXPORT OUT OF NEW ZEALAND.
Stephanie Lisa Franklin couldn’t agree more so nice to take time and just sit back and reflect 👍😷👍
50 years from Split Enz Finn Brothers to Crowded House solo to Fleetwood Mac both him & Tim passion is music thank you for all there writings of great songs still popular today with a lot of people in Aoetearoa & Ozzie and around the world.
.........and Anchor butter...
I always thought he was British... oh hang on that's basically the same thing tho right :-p ( for a white guy)
@@steviedean6597 Its very different. Like Australians to New Zealanders. Americans to Canadians etc.
N.Z people are very nice. Dare i say nicer than Oz generally.
Are we really that lucky? We had the privilege of being on this planet at the same time as Neil Finn.
I'd never heard of crowded house.... I'm 63.... but this song is just heart pulling beautiful
@@arthursteven5601He was also in Split Enz with his brother Tim. Give them a listen if you haven’t already. Great music!
I'm 71 and I have followed Crowded House / SplitEnz since they formed . Their music is simply sublime . ❤
So many levels of this song. Vast emotions over the years come to mind listening to this. Always brings a tear to my eye. Neil, you are incredible.
Simply one of the most beautiful songs ever. A true masterpiece.
Agree one of my favorites
Concordo
Agree !!
And so true for today. Do not let the communist Democrats build a wall between Americans. Divide and conquer then impose a communist government.
this arrangement is so killer. the sound is perfect. only version I listen to now
I saw Crowded House in 1987 in Massachusetts, at the Cape Cod Melody Tent. A Great venue for concerts. A friend invited me. I'd never even heard of them. But I've been listening to them ever since. All there music was good but this song stood out. Neil Finn hasn't lost a thing. He still sound's fantastic.
The violin arrangement is beautiful & soft, such a great accompaniment to Neil’s ‘song to remember forever’ ❤
A song that will live on forever. Thank you, Neil.
almost 63 years old and I have always liked this song ( a lot ) since the eighties. But I have to say that I was literally 'stunned' by the beauty of this version of this song by Neil Finn , ' Don't Dream It's Over Now' . His voice and performance is angelic if there ever was such a thing. Neil Finn is an amazing talent that; hopefully, we can hold on to. So many great artists are leaving us way too soon (recently). Thank you Neil Finn for my favorite song; maybe of my lifetime. Thanks !
So dream on... his gift as a musician..for us all to love
Nooooo! Not 60 until May 27 2018!!
@@Hrr7676 dale was saying he was nearly 63, not Neil
63 also and never realized how amazingly beautiful this song was until now.
@Chlarie Peace OMG read it properly...Dale said he (DALE) was nearly 63.. and that was what I wrote...
J avais suggéré cette pièce à mon neveu lors de son mariage, c est aussi la même pièce qui fut jouée lors de ses funérailles quelques années plus tard ……..
The 80s man was like music from another planet ..i miss those days .
I had the very same thought just before reading your comment. He's still creating magic 45 years later. It's healing to see that some distinct happinesses from my youth are still here & in Mr Finn's case, flourishing. His genius is humbling and.I'm very, very grateful to him.
The strings compliment this song so perfectly. It will always be a beautiful song
You are all I have our children hate me
I though I did good job as a father.
Apearententlluv not
I failed ascacfather
Truely...
I got very lucky In the late 80s And early 90s I got see crowded house at sfestival In the middle of summer then Abit later in side fantastic 😊
Oh my gosh!! I just fell in love with this song all over again! The strings sound amazing and Neil's voice is so hauntingly beautiful!
This is one of those special songs that always hits you right in the heart, it's a beautiful song.
Neil's voice has aged like fine wine. Such an underrated song.
Can you even Comprehend the magnificence of this copulation of strings, unbelievable!
I’m counting the steps to the door of your heart....I mean, is that beautiful or what?
This song has improved with Neil's age. Just wow. I could listen to this all day long.
My favorite line! Just beautiful ❤️
I just listened to it 6 times. I think this is the most beautiful rendition Neil has done of this song. And he's done a lot of them.
It's breathtaking...Much more poignant than the studio version. I agree- I think age has brought more depth to it, with some sorrow and melancholy mixed in.
Me too 🙂
Neil Finn has one of the greatest pure singing voices. I love this.
Yeah, and also Nick van Eede in Cutting Crew ❤👍
The perfect message for 2020 comes straight out of 1989. “Don’t ever let them win!”
Listening to this too in 2020. Sitting in my home during covid 19 , hearing Neil's words, this song takes on a whole new meaning for me.
Amen!
1984 was 36 years ago. i got rid of my televison altogether a while ago.
Mr. Finn, the only words I just want to say are "THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU HAVE DONE AND FOR ALL THESE YEARS" excellent version.
When the time comes this will be my funeral song. Don't dream it's over, when the world comes in to build a wall between us, we know they won't win!
Just came across this, best rendition of that song ever. The violins and cellos are wonderful. Feels like music is the one sane thing we as humans do so well.
Absolutely agree.
Oh...TOTALLY
Sing unto the Lord.
Go Neil, one of the greatest songwriters of his generation. Thank you Sir.
I’m counting the steps to the door of your heart....I mean, is that beautiful or what?
It is very beautiful....
Neil Finn is a phenomenal wordsmith. And that brilliance in both his voice and arranging leaves me breathless.
I still get the same feeling hearing this song that I had when I was losing someone I loved in the late 1980s. Thats the power of this song over 40 years later.
This one still breaks my heart open all these years later~ Gorgeous arrangement and Neil never sounded better 💞
Never let them win.
Stay pureblood.
Stay strong everyone during these troubling times (April 2020) ❤️
Dec 2020 and it keeps getting sadder. Almost Christmas.
April 30, 2021..Hopefully things are getting better...
@@virginiaknighten4687 amen to that
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve replayed this
I remember being Young with this guy.
Thank Goodness for the Music. 🙋
Neil Finn is one of my favorite artist and this song tells you why.
That may be more beautiful than the original.
Neil is. He IS. He just keeps evolving and it has and continues to be the music that defies time and defines it in equal measure. This song puts me in 1987 driving my red truck over Laurel Canyon with that Boy I loved that lives in heaven now following me home on his Harley. If I could write with ANYONE it would be Neil Finn.
Awww.... beautiful and timeless memory, Amye
Thanks so much for posting. I've included this in my appreciation of the song. Enjoy stevepafford.com/crowdedhouse/
Beautiful❤️
He's a really lovely guy too. He makes me very proud to be a Kiwi.
You should turn this memory into a song, short story or novel...
Even years later, he's still got that beautiful voice🤘
Normally a live version so different than the original is not this good.......This is beautiful, thank you Neil and hope you keep bringing us your beautiful voice!!
With a talented musician the recorded version of a song is the starting point, while songs really reach their full fruition played live.
A good song can be arranged in so many different ways and never lose its brilliance. Case in point.
you've put this seed into the soil and now look at how many generations and of peoples have grown with this...and every version is a rendition of what more it could be, I love everyone of them. they brought me away to a safe place when I was younger and they still do when I am older...love your lyrics and your soul...thank you!!!
There is no song that doesn't sound 1000% better with an orchestra of violins; fantastic.
It's 💯
Ace of Spades
March 2021, and just simply needed to hear this, possibly going into 3rd Lockdown ...
Goosebumps and tears. My ears don't hear such beauty very often. Thank you!
God Bless your ears !!!
Memories gratefully held within each breath ~ written so that all may sing!
I'm glad I'm not the only one who cries when they hear this song. So beautiful!
No disrespect to this song, cuz it is beautiful, but if your ears don't hear such beauty often, you need to listen to more music. It's out there.
I love the smiles on the faces of the string section when this beautiful song ends.
@Klemheist - They were proud to be playing that arrangement with him ... I doubt any of them thought it wouldn’t go well!😽
I played a different live version of this song for my graduating class when I was a teacher many years ago. I could see tears in the eyes of a number of students, I needed to leave the room before they saw the tears in my eyes.
I have been crying to this forever it seems Jenny 😞😎
Your students would understand a few tears in your eyes. Precious memories.❤
Why not cry? let it out.
Respect!🥲👍🙏🕊❤️
Some songs have that purity of message
The strings compliment this song so perfectly. It will always be a beautiful song
How beautiful is this..
No entiendo ni michi
*complement ... but yes.
"Don't dream it's over"...gets me every time. Memories of going through my divorce in 1987.
That was one of the most amazing things I've ever heard. His voice is brilliant.
I think that with the sheer genius of his songwriting his singing often gets overlooked. And he just keeps getting better.
Neil's certainly one of the best songwriters... EVER
On this subject, that last "now" goes beyond singing. It's borderline showing off (and I mean that in a good way). His voice is fine wine. I wonder when it will "peak."
just beautiful🥰🥰🥰
You would be right to state that this is one of the best pop songs ever written. To me it’s right there with classics by The Beatles. Thanks Neil
Underrated by whom? His song writing is highly regarded among critics and other musicians. Perhaps not as well know as he should be by the masses, but not sure if that should be a measure of anything anymore.
Art is captured in moments, giving the painter of words and sounds spirituality, connecting him to countless souls in the universe. It is a gift that will live forever.
You nailed it!! Wonderful comment, mate.
I was one of the lucky one when he was holidaying at Vomo resort fiji performing together inspiration song .
Neil sings like water he is too good ..
Wow, you definetely nailed it!! Thank you for your insight
Yes. Thank goodness Neil doesn't operate in 'private universe'.
A stunningly beautiful comment right there!
Song seems so much more meaningful today, so many suicides and painful deaths. To Paul Hester, RIP.
"Don't let them win"
When those strings slide in.... right into the tear ducts . Overwhelming.
Decades after I first heard this, I still admire the sheer poetry of the lyrics like it's really a poem in its first incarnation before meeting the notes to set it into a song. The mood is also a blend of melancholy and catharsis. It's a poem, not a pop song. That it hit as high as it did in the charts is a testament to the fact that there is still room for songs that do not have to be boxed in into the usual pop mold. This song lives on in my iPod and iPhone playlists. Hats off to Neil for this pure poetry of a song
Not many songs that can stop me in my tracks but this one certainly can. Perfect.
His voice only gets better with age, definitely my favourite song by him! Had the privilege of doing this gig with him last year in Christchurch :)
you are lucky
Neil,
Thanks so much for the beautiful music that has helped shaped my life and many others around the world. I've been a fan since Split Enz in the early 80's. And this particular song is fantastic - the strings take it to a whole new level! Beautiful! :-)
This is for my bestfriend who died 2 years ago I love you Mervin. No one can replace you in my heart.
I feel your pain. RIP JH!
Sorry for your loss, l tragically lost my beautiful daughter on 12th June 2021 in a car accident. This song was played at her funeral. Bless you Mathew Murdock. I am heart broken
Hugs.
So many indie bands have ripped this guy off. He's an original. A poet.
I'd like to think they recognize a perfect song and want to introduce it to new audiences.
Ho my... Such a beautiful song. Why there's no more songs like this nowdays
I have loved this song since the first time it graced my ears those many years ago. The music, the poetry of the lyrics, and that gorgeous voice all came together to touch my soul. And it still does. Thank you. ❤
Goosebumps. The pain is great and real. Thank you for helping me.
2:32 violinists face, he knows they're al part of something special, wow
Well said 👏🏻😊
It's just a paying gig for him, with some novelty value. Not the sort of arrangement that would challenge players of that calibre at all.
Keith Moon is that what he told you?🙏
@@MissBooksmith Matter of fact, I've met Neil a couple of times and the lead violin is an old friend. Also know a couple of others from APO and NZSO. Just a gig. Very very simple arrangement that they would have run through a couple of times at sound check. Is there anything else you would like to know?
Truly Masterpiece. Who is at 2024.❤
Me!
Well isn't it 2024. Aren't we all here. I mean don't tell me now it's 2026 and I missed another couple of years. Fook it, rehab is costly man, stay conscious and stop feckin' round with the years, for all the adams atoms that flick in and out, knowing beyond dream it's never over.
With ya!
I'm with you 💯
Me!🇩🇪
Wonderful version of one of the best songs written.
A masterpiece from one the world's best artists. A gem of a special song.....❤
It is simply the best song ever written, with beautiful orchestral arrengments! way to to Neil!
Jorge Gaxiola true
Wow.. Definitely pulled a few heart strings, I forgot all about. Or was it the violins, not sure. Best version of the song I ever heard. Thanks Neil, very much. I owe ya man...
My god that ravels right to my heart.
I love playing Neil's song's on my guitar, a poet's music. Thank you.
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What a beautiful version of an already beautiful song. I teared up. Just gorgeous.
I really loved this greatest song and this iconic performance makes me so proud to being a kiwi.
Thank you ❤
Beautiful.
Lyrics to perfectly depict the shit fight the worlds going through right now.
WOW, this literally took my breath away!!!!!! Love from USA!
Love back to you from UK !
Hey now hey now dont dream its over dont ever let them win so wonderful
A most gentle, loving voice as if it's embracing you. Love the addition of the violins. I go to this song when the world gets me down. Thank you dear Neil.
I just had a *CROWDED HOUSE* moment...
*_SHUDDERS_*
Unbelievable. His voice is good and even better than when I first heard it. Wow.......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love this song!
This song will be forever among the best melodic of pop music.
Damn, tears streaming down my face right now.
Sublime with the orchestra ❤️
The melody alone to "Don't Dream It's Over" is absolutely infectious. Coupled that with Neil's wonderful sweet endearing voice it becomes magic.
Add that concoction with a dose of beautiful strings .. the end result? Heavenly!! Thank you, Neil and to the accompanying String section. An absolute gem!
he's 57? I remember when this was popular...how did so much time go by..
he'll be 62 in May - 5 years already gone...make the most of the rest of them.
Seen Neil a few time even when he was with spit end there is only a few people who know how to produce music if you get a chance look for BBC song writer with Graham Goodman excellent performance
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Good grief, this is spine tingling. I wonder what goes through the heads of the people playing the strings. When Neil's singing verse one they have the look on their face that says they are immersed in it every bit as every audience member and they know they're in the presence of greatness.
I was just thinking the same thing! Exactly... what a moment!! I love this song SOOOO much. :-)
Neil's voice only gets better w age.
national treasure ,outstanding ,a fkn legend ,ageless and the voice is like the best chilean wine jjjss
now I'm walking again, to the beat of a drum....and I'm counting the the steps to the door to your heart.......
Charlie Sochko The most romantic thing I’ve heard.
The best songs are always "Bitter-sweet" "Happy-sad"..a reflection of us but leaning towards a happy ending.
The more I listen the more I appreciate and understand what he's singing about. A true poet and song writer
That was so beautiful I almost cried and I'm a grown man
sure you are
Yeap older than you
foomhawj07 every time I hear this song....
I am a grown man, and I did cry. So many memories.
Holy shit this man can sing. Simply beautiful.
For real. Some singers lose their voice, while Neil's voice has only gotten better with age.
Natural talent at it's best
Walking to school with my girlfriend....who was to become my wife....on her 16th birthday....a boy in front of us walking had this playing on his radio as I asked her what she wanted for her birthday....this song playing the day we got married...and finally my wife says this will be played when she dies......the three most important days in our life...and I still write Don't Dream It's Over on post it notes for her and leave them on the bench when I go work...xxxx
Beautiful, my man... to have a song such as this for the two of you. May fortune always smile upon you both.
Do you hear the way Neil sings this? It’s a complete different level. It’s divine with those strings 🙏🏻
That is an amazing sounding guitar really fits along with this great song
This song breaks my heart every single time I hear it. In a good way.
Neil Finn, you are among the best ever.