Tim was in Crowded House along with Neil for a while, but it was decided (as far as I'm aware) that things weren't really working out so Tim left the band. They'll still close brothers but their musical collaboration in that band wasn't gelling like it did in Split Enz.
As an American who discovered the brothers Finn in London 1988 I feel honored and blessed and Neil’s work became the sound track of my life. So bloody underrated in America it makes me ill. The crap that has been shoved in the Rock n Roll HOF and these guys are not it? It’s a fucking CRIME!!! ( and Hunters and Collectors too)
Tim and Neil are from a small town called Te Awamutu in New Zealand. Ive been there a few times nice place. Before Split Enz were famous and just touring around NZ they stayed at my uncles house in Waihi when they did a local gig. One of the brothers can't confirmed which one asked my uncle if he wanted an autograph, my uncle said no. Good old New Zealand.
Split Enz had energy , melody ,originality and just about everything . Thier songs still sound fresh and full of life and even the ballads are sheer class. I listened to give it a whirl for the first time in ages the other day. You almost felt a wind coming from the speakers. A wall of wonderful sound. I love em.
Musical genius Tim with perfect piped brother Neil . Tight & you know it ! Each taking their own journey's there after & should be nobelled musical ambassadors of new Zealand who had to put up with aussie B. sh..eep. only, to over come ! My heart still flutters God bless you all xo It's the way it is ! Thankyou so kindly
I will never ever forget that this song was introduced to me for the first time in Grade 12 in Ottawa. I had just transferred to Colonel By High School near the Ottawa River. I had just worked out after school in the school gym and I proceeded outside to head for the bus stop. "Beep, Beep." A silver BMW pulled up beside me and the driver rolled down the window and offered me a ride. The driver was an acquaintance of mine and as we turned out of the school parking lot to the main road he suddenly "Cranked Up" a song on his ultra high-end powerful car stereo. As it pumped through my whole body I was polarized by the atmosphere of the song and it was this very song titled "One Step Ahead."
Im 53 For the majority of my life, for the love of sound...this band is always there. This connection between brothers, the rhythm, the beat... Such exuberance , Always relevant 💯💯✅️
They sounded better the next year after being on tour for a few months. Favourite band from my childhood and was chuffed to see them reform. Even for a tour. ❤️
Loved seeing them in lower Manhattan at The Ritz and Irving Plaza. They always looked great, all pasty like croupier cadavers. Always a lot of fun. What a great band!
I love their music 🎶 🎤 🎼 just as much as I did back then. In the original the temo change of the druming was a touch of brilliance for me. And I've met the odd lovely alien.😊
Chill dude. It's from an ARIA Hall of Fame inductee celebration performance. The host mentioned Australasia as that is the region and ARIA is the Australian based industry organisation. I thought it was pretty cool of ARIA accepting NZ's greatest ever band as one of all the time great bands from the region. Some Aussies like to stir you guys up as I imagine it can be frustrating seeing some of your great artists travel the world and live abroad for greater commercial audience and success.
Well, EXCUSE me.. Ozzies have a knack of trying to claim "SPLIT ENZ" as their😆😆😆success. Neil Finn admittedly came out and corrected it, by saying the band was from NZ.. the first appearance on SOLID GOLD in America, hosted by Marilyn Mc Coo was a life long admiration, respect for this talented band of the 80's and to me, will go down in Aotearoa/ NZ Music history as the best NZ BAND"EVER !!! KIAORA!!!😊👍👌
@@majesticgurl8606 one day you may finally get it.... those sort of Aussies are joking about, seeing if they can hook a Kiwi and stir them up. Personally, I don't do it but seen it happen many a time.
Lucky Bastards that got to see this ! .. Back in the day, I watched 300+ Bands a Year, in our Pubs and Clubs, over a period of many Years.. .. And there were TOO MANY great live Oz Rock Bands !.. ( Sorry , I'm claiming the Enz as ours).. But IMO , the Six standouts were... Mi-Sex, Mother Goose, The Angels, Split Enz, AC/DC, and Icehouse (in no particular order).. :)
While I adore Neil's Gold Top L Paul and wish I owned one myself , it swamps everything in the mix , Nigel Griggs original outstanding walking bass lines are what glues this songs ethereal melody and purpose together for me.
Having loved NF CH and the FBs for 26 yrs now and having heard several Enz songs live, for some reason i haven't got properly in to their music at large. This video and the Old Grey Whistle Test footage I've just seen have sealed it and I'm now on the hunt. Awesome share thanks!
