I met Neil about 40 years ago, and I will never forget it. Humble guy came up to our table and looked straight at me asked how we were doing. I forget the exact conversation but it was pleasant and he wanted me and my mates to enjoy the second half of the show. This was Split Enz days, and I think he had just joined Tim's band. I won't ever forget this. Seriously this was almost like meeting Jesus.
This is absolute perfection. In my opinion, Neil Finn is the best songwriter of his generation. In contrast to some other artists, the quality of his songwriting has not diminished with age. Every song seems to be so carefully crafted; a combination of strong lyrics and subtle melodies. I would be interested to know where this show was performed. Quite rightly, the audience appears to be completely engrossed.
Mesmerising. Every song as close to perfect as a song can get. Stripped back, revealing the intricate structures of the songs that were sometimes lost on the more complex mixes. I don't think his voice has been better live than here in this recording - that blend of still hitting the high notes but having that rich timbre that comes with age. Simply excellent. And Message to my girl. My favourite song... Sublime.
The man is super talented. I love listening to Tim talk about his younger brother and how he is in awe of his talent. So much talent in that family let alone this one man; Neil.
Here in the states I feel as though One Nil and Try Whistling This are my secret treasures that only will share with the people who prove themselves worthy 🎉
I never tire of listening to Neil Finn. His songs are unique, poetic and rife with meaning universally appealing. His guitar playing is stunning but never overdone or ungrounded- always a perfect union with his vocals. I have loved his music my whole life.
I wish I had followed Neil's musical career after Split Enz. I am so glad that I was able to enjoy the band back in the 70s and 80s. Crowded House was also a lot of fun, was disappointed that they, too, disappeared. I have to admit, Neil is a great musician, singer, songwriter.
28 mins in ... Neil playing Split Enz's: 'Message to My Girl' is absolutely beautiful. 😀 I have heard him play this song twice in the UK and it was magical. Fabulous in its own right, but it also reminds fondly me of 70s-80s Squeeze.
When Neil joined Split Enz all those years ago I went wow this guy is good, now we all know how good ...Just take The Enz song Message To My Girl one of the greatest songs ever written, written by one of the greatest song writers ever,,,,
Indeed, and given the title of this video, I thought this would be a performance of the album, but I'm not terribly disappointed because any Neil is great.
Thank you. Just more proof that we've lost the thread of what is truly instrinsically worthy, any longer...if the Beatles had arrived at the same time Neil Finn did, they would have been shunted aside, as well, and their genius likewise ignored by the masses. Which reminds me....listen to his Crowded House's "Chocolate Cake" , which probably sums it up better than anything else...cue the irony.
I really love listening to him! I love listening to his voice. It gives me fond memories of listening to his songs when he played in Crowded House in the 80's, which was a happier time. If I could go back in time...Thanks for posting his music!!!
I love how the time line is formatted into segments for each song. Guess we're in the future already. What's it going to be like in 50 years. You just think of a song & it appears.
So mellow and so beautiful. The entire concert was a joy. Almost nobody can sing that many songs and never a dud one enters the mix; but Neil Finn demonstrably can.
Dust from a distant sun will shower over everyone We leave the dust of conversation hanging in the light above the bed The city draws its breath in - I can almost hear it thinking It's no new years resolution - It's more than that Everything is in the balance of a moment I can't control Whenever I touch your slow-turning pain Damn...who writes like that?
Timecodes: Distant Sun 0:23 Sinner 4:24 Rest of the Day Off 8:37 Driving Me Mad 11:46 Secret God 15:47 Try Whistling This 20:31 Last Day of June 24:41 Message to My Girl 27:57 Last to Know 31:40 Wherever You Are 34:35 Turn and Run 38:03 Anytime 41:59 Fall at Your Feet 45:57 Pineapple Head 49:30
A sheer joy from start to finish. Beautiful chords and melodies sung to perfection. I get so angry when feuding siblings from the Britpop era behave like complete twats and still get worshipped for ripping off any number of superior artists, while guys like Neil slip under the radar when it comes to being recognized for his song writing and performing talent.
Amazing how he can project the whole essence of each song playing solo guitar like that! Listening, I find my brain filling in for the other instruments!
Hi Cinderella🌹🌹 Sorry I have to reply this late😊. I am so fortunate to have you as one of my Fan..I am currently carrying out a social media experiment, and would love to know how I have impacted my fans with what I do.. Neil Finn loves you. 😘 You can always reach me through my personal email. therealneilfinnhimself@gmail.com
Neil Finn has got to be nipping at Paul McCartney's feet as 1 of the greatest song writers ever. He makes song writing seem so easy. But it ain't so. I play the piano just as good but it takes serious talent to do what he does
@@Jacqs_T Finns tremendous but he can't touch Macca. Finns got a couple classics, and Maccas got Dozens. Neil Finn can only write and sound like he does above, McCartney is a master of most styles of contemporary music. Finn never could write a Helter Skelter or a Hey Jude whereas McCartney could write the kind of mellow pop that Finn writes easily, with a hangover, on a Sunday morning within 20 mins, taking a dump.
I don't know if it is true, but it seems we are losing our voices as they age away, as in uniqueness, one line and you know it's Neil. To many artist today sound the same to me.
I admire Neil fin & crowded hse an equal to John Lennon any day lyrics have meaning soul & speak to us plebs cause he like Lennon saw himself as a pleb at the end of the day inspite of Lennon’s occasional drunken drug ego outbursts ( us press was particularly bad for Lennon nothings changed there ) . Best thing for all of us down under esp Nzers hey Jacinta Nsw & Aust need a great leader like you any chance you’ll come here or can we all migrate to Nz ? Anyway love this man & bro & band !
Can’t pick a fav every song speaks of sometime in our lives … to the island is so NZ but also Fleetwood Mac have an island .. not sure if they still do ..imagine a crowded hse Fleetwood Mac concert ? Now that’s a real heart attack !
Hi Doris Smith🌹🌹 Sorry I have to reply this late😊. I am so fortunate to have you as one of my Fan..I am currently carrying out a social media experiment, and would love to know how I have impacted my fans with what I do.. Neil Finn loves you. 😘 You can always reach me through my personal email. therealneilfinnhimself@gmail.com
@@neilfinn3656 You just so lovely - and simply 1 of the best songwriters alive. So very clever. Tell me more about your social experiment too - I see Cinderella too. I've been following you since 1980's
I recorded this from VH-1 on video back in the day - had no idea what they broadcast wasn't the full show!! This is wonderful, as it features songs I never knew he'd played! I've searched for many years for the chords for Secret God, alway assuming it was in an open tuning, but never found them. Does ANYONE know what the chords are or where I could find them? Please?!
![Neil Finn & Liam Finn Of Crowded House [Guitar Rig Tour 2022]](/img/n.gif)
Your witnessing the best singer songwriter of the 20th and 21st century
Lennon/McCartney?
@@cameronspeirs1588 Neil Finn
I met Neil about 40 years ago, and I will never forget it. Humble guy came up to our table and looked straight at me asked how we were doing. I forget the exact conversation but it was pleasant and he wanted me and my mates to enjoy the second half of the show. This was Split Enz days, and I think he had just joined Tim's band. I won't ever forget this. Seriously this was almost like meeting Jesus.
One of the best …yes an equal to Lennon for sure .
@@cameronspeirs1588 There is a long list of great singer songwriters
This is absolute perfection. In my opinion, Neil Finn is the best songwriter of his generation. In contrast to some other artists, the quality of his songwriting has not diminished with age. Every song seems to be so carefully crafted; a combination of strong lyrics and subtle melodies. I would be interested to know where this show was performed. Quite rightly, the audience appears to be completely engrossed.
Not only that he has always been a really nice guy every time I've been lucky to talk to him a bit.
totally agree....amazing Neil..!!
Mesmerising. Every song as close to perfect as a song can get. Stripped back, revealing the intricate structures of the songs that were sometimes lost on the more complex mixes. I don't think his voice has been better live than here in this recording - that blend of still hitting the high notes but having that rich timbre that comes with age. Simply excellent. And Message to my girl. My favourite song... Sublime.
Hands down - no other song writer comes close
The man is super talented. I love listening to Tim talk about his younger brother and how he is in awe of his talent. So much talent in that family let alone this one man; Neil.
Squeeze guys-Fountains of Wayne guys too
Very much so Gerard Smith
Whether or not he's the best, he's my favourite
I'm a big Neil Finn fan but with all the singer songwriters out there I would not be that bold.
Here in the states I feel as though One Nil and Try Whistling This are my secret treasures that only will share with the people who prove themselves worthy 🎉
Neil Finn is a treasure....each and every song is a gift to us all....
its from the universal light that we all belong.. neil finn is the beautiful vehicle that the universe has given us. love to all
That is perfectly stated
And he would just shrug us off and mutter a thank you. That also separates him from his contemporaries!!!
Message to My Girl - still one of the greatest love songs / honest reflections put to music
What a fucking incredible catalogue
Well said. Really
I never tire of listening to Neil Finn. His songs are unique, poetic and rife with meaning universally appealing. His guitar playing is stunning but never overdone or ungrounded- always a perfect union with his vocals. I have loved his music my whole life.
He brings out every emotion you could possibly have.
Have you ever heard his music with just an orchestra playing? Beautiful.
Thank you Neil for accentuating the happy moments in my life with you compiling the soundtrack to its entirety!
beautiful man Iove and cherish him dearly!
Try whistling this is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. The last 3 lines from that song are the most honest words of love I’ve ever heard.
And if someone were to hurt you, I would put myself in your place.
@@richieroma das ist wahr er hat es so getan mein Held
He's just so lovely - and he is simply 1 of the best songwriters alive. So very clever.
Wunderschön und riesengroß, allerliebst herzensgut
Deine worte
Sind in Liebe Friedlich Mut🌈😌 🙏
Neil is so nice to the fans. He made content to listen to during the pandemic. Then live videos. He made a bad time go a bit faster ❤
My god, that version of message to my girl. Absolutely stunning.
I always come back to this version, it's just absolutely gorgeous.
I wish I had followed Neil's musical career after Split Enz. I am so glad that I was able to enjoy the band back in the 70s and 80s. Crowded House was also a lot of fun, was disappointed that they, too, disappeared. I have to admit, Neil is a great musician, singer, songwriter.
This performance of Message to my girl is so beautiful 😍
28 mins in ... Neil playing Split Enz's: 'Message to My Girl' is absolutely beautiful. 😀 I have heard him play this song twice in the UK and it was magical. Fabulous in its own right, but it also reminds fondly me of 70s-80s Squeeze.
When Neil joined Split Enz all those years ago I went wow this guy is good, now we all know how good ...Just take The Enz song Message To My Girl one of the greatest songs ever written, written by one of the greatest song writers ever,,,,
Neil ist das kostbarste ich je hören durfte.
How does this man go about regular life...?when this genius seeps thru his every atom and fibre of being.i was so blessed to see him live,
One of the best songwriters of his era. Have always been a big fan of the clever lyrics and the song craftsmanship.
Unsung Legend ... Legend Singer Song Writer ... This Man gets no where Enough Profile ... Mr Finn I Bow
One Nil is a very high quality album.
I wish we heard these songs more!
Indeed, and given the title of this video, I thought this would be a performance of the album, but I'm not terribly disappointed because any Neil is great.
Gorgeous solo performance -the songs completely mesmerising in their unadorned state thanks to Neils soaring voice and complete musicianship!
Saw him in Ottawa in 1980 with Split Enz. he was great then and continues to shine.
Makes me cry. I love this so much. TWT is one of my favorites of his solo work.
Ich werde niemals aufhören seiner Musik zu lauschen und mich mit seiner Herrlichkeit zu berauschen. Danke
Could anything or anybody be more perfect?
Thank you. Just more proof that we've lost the thread of what is truly instrinsically worthy, any longer...if the Beatles had arrived at the same time Neil Finn did, they would have been shunted aside, as well, and their genius likewise ignored by the masses. Which reminds me....listen to his Crowded House's "Chocolate Cake" , which probably sums it up better than anything else...cue the irony.
Just sublime - superb! Absolute genius! Very lucky to have seen CH this week :)
I really love listening to him! I love listening to his voice. It gives me fond memories of listening to his songs when he played in Crowded House in the 80's, which was a happier time. If I could go back in time...Thanks for posting his music!!!
Faultless performance. ☘️
He is great of the great. And surrounds himself with genius.
Listen to “sinner”. Another great song from the man down under.
Loved this. Never heard it before. Love his voice so much. Such a gentle, soulful poignant sound.
Thanks for posting this. He really is peerless.
that was his cleanest live, "Message to My Girl" - Beautiful!
I love how the time line is formatted into segments for each song. Guess we're in the future already. What's it going to be like in 50 years. You just think of a song & it appears.
So mellow and so beautiful. The entire concert was a joy. Almost nobody can sing that many songs and never a dud one enters the mix; but Neil Finn demonstrably can.
My favourite album, Wherever You Are just makes me cry
I have been looking for this ever since I inadvertently deleted it from my Foxtel box. Thank you++ 😀
Neil. I don't know what to say. Thank you so much, thank you SO much.
Wow, this is a beautiful set. Neil Finn and a guitar - what more do you need?!
10:13 ooh oooh
Neil at the top of his game here, thanks for gathering this all together. So glad he’s still creating!
Extraordinary. Sublime. Bliss.
Just add one word again: SUBLIME!!!
Finn fan here !!!
Incredible thanks to the person who posted this
Dust from a distant sun will shower over everyone
We leave the dust of conversation hanging in the light above the bed
The city draws its breath in - I can almost hear it thinking
It's no new years resolution - It's more than that
Everything is in the balance of a moment I can't control
Whenever I touch your slow-turning pain
Damn...who writes like that?
His lyrics touch your spirit and make you tear up. Just spectacular!
Only 'Nil Fun' ...
Don't forget that he managed to work in the word 'cumulonimbus' into a song.
niel is a gift from the universe to humanity, it comes from our true light being , our non physical awareness.. god bleess
The finger of blame has turned upon itself
Lyrical beauty, perfect musicality to heal your heart and soul. Amazing beyond words.
Timecodes:
Distant Sun 0:23
Sinner 4:24
Rest of the Day Off 8:37
Driving Me Mad 11:46
Secret God 15:47
Try Whistling This 20:31
Last Day of June 24:41
Message to My Girl 27:57
Last to Know 31:40
Wherever You Are 34:35
Turn and Run 38:03
Anytime 41:59
Fall at Your Feet 45:57
Pineapple Head 49:30
Particularly love this version of "Taking The Rest Of The Day Off" - just the acoustic guitar and Neil's voice; just beautifully executed.
Thank Genius for Neil......
Dear God….Sublime!
Neil and guitar...just marvellousness!
Incredible songwriter, singer!!!
I thought the best cure for life was the cure Neil finn is the cure for me
A sheer joy from start to finish. Beautiful chords and melodies sung to perfection. I get so angry when feuding siblings from the Britpop era behave like complete twats and still get worshipped for ripping off any number of superior artists, while guys like Neil slip under the radar when it comes to being recognized for his song writing and performing talent.
That is such an excellent summation of the real truth
I totally agree with you all!!!
Love you niel
23:38 Yes! Time to wake Up
Message To My Girl is a fantastic song.
Amazing how he can project the whole essence of each song playing solo guitar like that! Listening, I find my brain filling in for the other instruments!
A wonderful concert! Thank you for uploading.
Hi Cinderella🌹🌹
Sorry I have to reply this late😊. I am so fortunate to have you as one of my Fan..I am currently carrying out a social media experiment, and would love to know how I have impacted my fans with what I do..
Neil Finn loves you. 😘
You can always reach me through my personal email. therealneilfinnhimself@gmail.com
Well thanks for your support and love to my Music😉🤗
A shame they cut out his monologues. Love his story telling.
Que maravilla de concierto, éste hombre es simplemente genial!!!
What a treat! Thank you.
A huge talent....
What an absolute joy to find this, as delboy once said, “ this is my most favourite album ever” 😀😀👍 lager and a singalong. . . . Sensational 👍👍
Fabrique Belgique 😉
Peak Finn
Turn and Run
The most terrifyingly closest to heaven you can ever experience in this life.
BRILLIANT. OH MY GOD.
Neil Finn has got to be nipping at Paul McCartney's feet as 1 of the greatest song writers ever. He makes song writing seem so easy. But it ain't so. I play the piano just as good but it takes serious talent to do what he does
When Paul McCartney was asked 'what does it feel like to be the greatest songwriter alive, he replied, 'ask Neil Finn'...
@@Jacqs_T No, he didn't. That's an urban legend.
@@thomasb.9729
Tongue-in-cheek, I still like Jacqs T’s answer better 🥰 😁
@@Jacqs_T Finns tremendous but he can't touch Macca. Finns got a couple classics, and Maccas got Dozens. Neil Finn can only write and sound like he does above, McCartney is a master of most styles of contemporary music. Finn never could write a Helter Skelter or a Hey Jude whereas McCartney could write the kind of mellow pop that Finn writes easily, with a hangover, on a Sunday morning within 20 mins, taking a dump.
Thank you for such great melodies!
This is an a Amazing track!!
Agreed. Perfect
Class.
Music genius.
Love this 👌👍🙂
Guy is a genius
Neil Finn fuckin' kicks ass!
Favoloso Neil, grazie per le tue meravigliose canzoni.
I don't know if it is true, but it seems we are losing our voices as they age away, as in uniqueness, one line and you know it's Neil. To many artist today sound the same to me.
I admire Neil fin & crowded hse an equal to John Lennon any day lyrics have meaning soul & speak to us plebs cause he like Lennon saw himself as a pleb at the end of the day inspite of Lennon’s occasional drunken drug ego outbursts ( us press was particularly bad for Lennon nothings changed there ) . Best thing for all of us down under esp Nzers hey Jacinta Nsw & Aust need a great leader like you any chance you’ll come here or can we all migrate to Nz ? Anyway love this man & bro & band !
Just genial !
Can’t pick a fav every song speaks of sometime in our lives … to the island is so NZ but also Fleetwood Mac have an island .. not sure if they still do ..imagine a crowded hse Fleetwood Mac concert ? Now that’s a real heart attack !
Fangradio. Ur welcome.
This man is GOD 🥰
Yes
So good..
This is insanely awesome
Wherever you are..............
What a beautiful song, a pure voice
Hi Doris Smith🌹🌹
Sorry I have to reply this late😊. I am so fortunate to have you as one of my Fan..I am currently carrying out a social media experiment, and would love to know how I have impacted my fans with what I do..
Neil Finn loves you. 😘
You can always reach me through my personal email. therealneilfinnhimself@gmail.com
You are welcome Neil Finn, I listen to your music every day...
@@neilfinn3656 is that really you talking to me on here? If it is than thanks for your reply! I thought you would not talk to fans on here.
@@dorissmith2576 well that would be Rude of me, if I snub my Loyal fans who try to reach out to me😊
@@neilfinn3656 You just so lovely - and simply 1 of the best songwriters alive. So very clever. Tell me more about your social experiment too - I see Cinderella too. I've been following you since 1980's
Goal !
Cheers for this 👍🏽
Genius
Impressive...
Oh god the downturn on Distant Sun, instead of the instrumental/crescendo, makes it hit harder.
I recorded this from VH-1 on video back in the day - had no idea what they broadcast wasn't the full show!! This is wonderful, as it features songs I never knew he'd played! I've searched for many years for the chords for Secret God, alway assuming it was in an open tuning, but never found them. Does ANYONE know what the chords are or where I could find them? Please?!
👏👏👏👏💯