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.
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 🎉
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.
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.
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.
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,,,,
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.
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.
