Neil Finn - Don't Dream It's Over (live with strings, Auckland 2015)

Neil Finn performing 'Don't Dream It's Over' at Auckland Town Hall, New Zealand, 18th July 2015.
Recorded and mixed by Andre Upston. Video by Kontent, directed by Simon Mark-Brown.
String arrangements by Victoria Kelly.
Song originally on the 1986 Crowded House album, 'Crowded House'.

[homesteadgal]

So very working through enormous grief over the tragic loss of my youngest son, I listened to "Don't Dream It's Over" thousands of times...Sad, pensive, comforting, torturous, memorial...every emotion hits hard yet beckons and softly tugs at the heartstrings to listen just one more time...the endless looping of grief.

[jaycorby]

Such a sad/sweet song. Certain pieces of music create a 'lump in your throat' nostalgia that inexplicable - kind of a longing for something you've had and lost, or something you've never had at all. Does anyone else identify with what I'm saying?

[brianschwartz]

Wish Neil could sing this to the whole of America!

[jsmdify]

Neil Finn is among the greatest singer/songwriters of his era. He belongs with McCartney/ Lennon, Paul Simon and the other greats of rock/pop. He is profoundly underrated and has written some of the most beautiful contemporary music of the last 30 years. Thank you Neil. Thank you.

[lawrenceatkinson]

If I had a voice like that, I'd yell out, 'Hey now, Hey now', all the time

[ChrisHayworth]

Are we really that lucky? We had the privilege of being on this planet at the same time as Neil Finn.

[waratahwoman]

Dear Neil We played this beautiful version of your masterpiece at my late mother's funeral this week. She used to sing it and the words really did resonate with her journey. Thanks for sharing your musical gifts with us. I will always remember her fondly when I hear this song. Thankyou.

[DavidTransformer]

Simply one of the most beautiful songs ever. A true masterpiece.

[jillcampbell]

His voice is crystal clear. Can understand every word conveyed and the tone is right on. Rare with most vocalists today. This is unique—with strings

[SK-vude]

This song has improved with Neil's age. Just wow. I could listen to this all day long.

[martialtoutant]

J avais suggéré cette pièce à mon neveu lors de son mariage, c est aussi la même pièce qui fut jouée lors de ses funérailles quelques années plus tard ……..

[gohbp]

This accoustic version is so beautiful. I never get tired of listening to this song.

[Outre]

The 80s man was like music from another planet ..i miss those days .

[Upside_Down_Guitar_Guy]

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve replayed this

[sleepwalker]

Mr Finn is So under rated ... One of the best Singer Song Writers of our Generation .. I Miss Crowded House So much

[scottielover]

"Don't dream it's over"...gets me every time. Memories of going through my divorce in 1987.

[stephanielisafranklin]

During COVID LOCKDOWN A PERFECT MASTERPIECE. BEST EXPORT OUT OF NEW ZEALAND.

[aydnofastro-action]

The perfect message for 2020 comes straight out of 1989. “Don’t ever let them win!”

[tripdudette]

The violin arrangement is beautiful & soft, such a great accompaniment to Neil’s ‘song to remember forever’ ❤

[andrewpaul]

Has to be one of the best live performances on YouTube. Love the arrangement and he sounds great after all these years!