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Former Crowded House singer Neil Finn takes to the stage with a group of good chums including members of Radiohead, Pearl Jam and the Smiths' Johnny Marr for this semi-impromptu concert recorded live at the St James. Includes 'Weather With You' and 'Don't Dream It's Over'.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Live concerts on DVD/video are usually poor because most groups just flatly videotape some gig and put it out there. It helps if (1) the direction/production show a bit of effort and (2) the gig is an event, and not just some random show off a tour.
Well this is a well made document of a great event. The "friends" in Neil Finn's band are: Tim Finn, Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam), Johnny Marr, Lisa Germano and Ed O'Brien & Phil Selway from Radiohead. There's also an awesome cameo from Neil's son's band, Betchadupa- their take on I See Red with Eddie Vedder is worth all the money for this disc.
This will not let down any Neil fan musically and visually. The only shortcoming s that there aren't any unusual extras. There's about 28 songs, short interviews and background footage and that's it. A proper documentary would have been nice: all rehersals and shows were in a one week period.
Sorry to go on a bit... This DVD is great.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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...Neil, boy, don't stop! If you like Crowded House or Tim or Neil or 'Finn' (they did an album together by that name) then you will love this DVD.
All the best songs, plus a few unknowns, are thrown in. What's shown are all the bests bits from five days of reasonably spontaneous concerts in NZ (rehearsed at Kare Kare beach where some of Crowded House's best stuff was recorded). Although Neil's the star of the show, look out for Lisa 'I don't do black keys' Germano and Tim Finn for the highlights. The boys bring out the best in each other, clear from their duet 'Angels Heap'.
I've seen Neil live (with Lisa, incidentally, Cambs Corn Exchange not long after this DVD was recorded) and he really is incandescent. He's funny and spontaneous, willing to comply with requests, and of course he sounds amazing. Even if you weren't a huge fan before this DVD, you will be after...
All the best songs, plus a few unknowns, are thrown in. What's shown are all the bests bits from five days of reasonably spontaneous concerts in NZ (rehearsed at Kare Kare beach where some of Crowded House's best stuff was recorded). Although Neil's the star of the show, look out for Lisa 'I don't do black keys' Germano and Tim Finn for the highlights. The boys bring out the best in each other, clear from their duet 'Angels Heap'.
I've seen Neil live (with Lisa, incidentally, Cambs Corn Exchange not long after this DVD was recorded) and he really is incandescent. He's funny and spontaneous, willing to comply with requests, and of course he sounds amazing. Even if you weren't a huge fan before this DVD, you will be after...
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The first great thing about this DVD was the number of songs versus the CD version (which I bought first before I realised it was available on DVD). All the songs that I wished were on the CD were on the DVD; Fall at your feet, Four seasons etc. The camera direction is a bit amateur but ironically it does capture the impromptu nature of the whole affair. Neil's easy going nature on stage comes across very well. I thought the interviews could have been kept separate and more in depth. The background to getting the thing off the ground would have been fascinating. Eddie Vedder just blows the place apart. He still has an amazing voice. I could go on for ever. I am a huge fan and loved eveything minute of it. If you are a fan you'll love it.
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Great DVD
If you a fan of Neil you will love this. He sings a lot of the old songs that we all love.
Published 2 months ago by Mick
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Musical Magic
For those who love live music, a great DVD with a unique atmosphere of camaraderie and musical experimentation. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Dolphin
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meil finn and friends
top drawer worth it for the rendition of The Smiths "theres a light that never goes out" criminal that Mr Finn is so damn talented!
Published on 5 May 2010 by Mark Daffern
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History sometimes repeats
This dvd brings together many of my favourite musicians from when I was growing up. With elements of The Smiths, Radiohead, Split Enz and Pearl Jam, Neil Finn has what could be... Read more
Published on 27 April 2010 by Nic
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A real suprise
I have to admit that I wasn't overly excited about this dvd prior to borrowing it from my brother (sorry, my brother forced me to watch it actualy). Read more
Published on 21 Sep 2006 by wootee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic fusion of old and new
This DVD is worth buying for so many reasons. Not only is Neil Finn a modern day Neil Young (very poetic, meaningful lyricist but can still rock! Read more
Published on 2 July 2004 by Barry Gilchrist
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what can i say the family Finn are amazing
ok i have never felt the urge to buy a DVD (even though my computer plays them and that was part of the reason for it) but this has made me consider doing it in the future the best... Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars
An epic in every sense of the word
Neil Finn's foray onto the DVD format is brimming with plenty of magical numbers and enough obscure tracks to keep the most ardent of Finnatics happy for months. Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2001
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