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“Don’t Dream It’s Over” by Crowded House was a very popular song that I got to play the second guitar part on...
Here’s a breakdown of the rhythm parts and also a spontaneous solo!
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[Grant_Ferstat]

Neil's vocal even the rehearsal tape is outstanding. Great singer and writer.

[RobertBakerGuitar]

Can we just all agree ....Tim is the best!

[uniteagainstantifa]

Don't Dream it's Over was one of the best songs of the 80's. It's a musical gem.

[bennylai]

This song and Something So Strong are two of the best pop songs ever written. Simple, tasteful, sincere and melodic.

[TheSoundofU]

Hi Tim, I'm from New Zealand and we are very proud of the contribution you made to this classic, thank you 👍🎸😎

[RhettShull]

Delay “heals the spaces” yes Tim!! I’m totally going to use that phrase from now on, it’s a perfect description of a utility delay tone.

[edryba]

Tim!
I was a radio DJ when “Don’t Dream It’s Over” was on the charts, and we played the hell out of it. Little did I know YOU were playing on it and I would be in your Masterclass these many years later. It’s always such a joy to see how much fun you have while playing. I have just as much fun watching you! Your joy in playing is infectious!

[daveakabluewater]

Always loved the lyric "Try to catch a deluge in a paper cup". That lyric is perfectly framed by the arrangement, performance and production. Just perfect.

[kellyb]

Hard not to be a Finn Fann, I even got giddy seeing Tim Finn play with the Wiggles years ago, which is the real reason I took my kids to that show. Neil is something else, every time I've seen him I thought he could ditch the mic and we'd still hear him above the mix, a real gift to us all -- as are you Mr. Pierce!

[grizelda]

I just assume Mr. Pierce is guitarist on every song unless it’s proven otherwise

[SurfGreenTelecaster]

The ambient Strat fills have always been my favorite part of that song, absolutely perfect additions.

[starboy]

Wow! I’m 64 and always wished I had learned to play. This is one of my all time favorite songs. Now I know why the guitar just wins it. Lovin it man.

[stevewalsh]

One of my favorite songs of all times. I have a feeling Tim is every professional guitar player's favorite guitar player.

[DBSG]

Fascinating story, I love when session/touring guitarists pull the curtain back to show how the music business works.

[christopherneapolitan]

That part you called your "Spanish part" has always been my favorite part of the whole song and i would always rewind it to hear that part over and over again!

[TorToroPorco]

Wow I never bothered to see who played guitar on this gorgeous song. The guitar fills have always been one of my favourite aspects of the song but because they’re so tastefully done and so well integrated with the main melody and Neil’s singing you don’t really think about them on their own they’re just part of the overall song. It’s a testament to Tim’s skill and musical interpretation. In my opinion Neil is one of the keenest and most under appreciated talents for melody both in composition and singing.

[ecstaticist]

My 80's Clock Radio Alarm set to music, not alarm, went off as I slept in my 80s waterbed. This song was playing. It has been burned in to my brain forever. Thank you.

[jimmyfox]

Tim is an absolute mood lifter!! If you're ever having a bad day or if youre ever stuck in a guitar rut, just click on any random video from Tim's channel and youre fixed.

I came back to rewatch this because I had the itch to refresh/relearn these chord progressions. Its such a satisfying song to play.

Im pretty sure this was the first Tim Pierce video I ever watched about 3 years ago. I quickly subscribed and also watched many many more from the channel. Im a big fan. I dont recall EVER being disappointed of any TP video. He is a stinking guitar genius and a gem to the music world!

[marvinbrando]

As a big Neil Finn/Crowded House fan, I have to say this was one of the coolest episodes I've seen.

[michaelyork]

The guitar complexity with the impeccable vocals made this song a hit. You know it when you hear it. Thanks Tim, your phrasings are so interesting.