BP3 Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 I just got back from seeing Neil Finn at the 9:30 Club in DC. Excellent show. I don't know if I've ever seen an band and an audience connect this well ever. Neil's always had a wonderful voice and is an amazing songwriter. The crowd was so familiar with the songs that the encore turned into a nine song event like I've never seen. It'll probably take me until the morning for it all to sink in. I'm a happy guy to have been a part of this. :thu: :thu: :thu: :thu: :thu: :thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark V Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 I'm not sure alot of people know of Neil Finn,last year(?) I was raving about a Neil Finn concert with backing band including Eddie Vedder,Radioheads rhythm section,guitarist from the Smiths amongst others .These guys turned up to play cause they're big Neil Finn fans. OK I admit it was on a, er , another web site .No one was interested.Pity I felt like I was participating in musical history just by being there.I was a truly amazing concert. I once had a quasi-religious experience..then I realised I'd turned up the volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark V Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 ! Oh no I once had a quasi-religious experience..then I realised I'd turned up the volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 I have not seen Neil Finn live (other than on TV ). I agree, he has a great voice. In two days, it won't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Flier Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 Cool TinderArts! Yeah, Neil Finn is the shit. I've seen him live too and it was awesome, but that was a while ago now... nice to hear he's still doing great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gtoledo3 Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 He was from one of those eighties bands right? Crowded House? Want mix/tracking feedback? Checkout "The Fade"- www.grand-designs.cc/mmforum/index.php The soon-to-be home of the "12 Bar-Blues Project" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP3 Posted July 19, 2002 Author Share Posted July 19, 2002 Crowded House and Split Enz were his prior bands. Neil writes songs that hold up to the test of time. He doesn't base his music on the sounds of the week (I've never heard a gated snare on one of his tunes that I can recall, even though Hugh Padgham produced some of his stuff). He played three Split Enz tunes last night and they still hold up almost 20 years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Flier Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 TinderArts, you'd probably really like Paul Melancon, the guy that our bass player and I will be backing up in L.A. He's a huge Neil/Crowded House fan and writes great pop songs in that vein, and has a really good voice. You can hear some of his stuff at http://www.paulmelancon.com . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 Glad you enjoyed the show !! I really liked Split Enz and Crowded House. He's actually playing here tonight, but I have other plans... Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rog Posted July 20, 2002 Share Posted July 20, 2002 Neil Finn is hugely underrated. Not up there with Lennon/McCartney but not miles behind them either. "That's what the internet is for. Slandering others anonymously." - Banky Edwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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