Riffing with Crowded House | Season 02 Episode 01 | The Sound

#NeilFinn and #NickSeymour from #CrowdedHouse join us for the latest episode in our Riffing series.

Listen to them talk about some of the stories behind songs like 'Weather With You', 'Don't Dream It's Over' and 'Better Be Home Soon'.

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[davidbeja]

Neil is a genius. No doubt about it. And Crowded House is one the best bands ever.

[tramlad]

Neil has written as many great songs as Lennon and McCartney, he really is a prolific writer of great songs, just love his writing, superb guy

[MarkHiew]

Rick - This video is one of my dreams. To just listen to Neil tell the story of how he wrote these amazing songs. Thanks so much for bringing this to us!

[Boblobblaw]

I was front row for Crowded House at Mississippi Nights in St Louis 30ish years ago and one thing that struck me about Nick was how ultra smooth he was on that bass---his fingers gliding note to note like magic. Also I remember a bottle of vodka being thrown, yes, thrown back and forth amongst the band members that night. Possibly it was someones birthday though I dont recall for sure. The boys were quite funny that night, and especially Mr Hester, who is still sorely missed by many. Some lucky fan standing next to me got to get up and sing the entirety of Better Be Home Soon and I was so jealous it hadnt been me. He did a fantastic job though. Crowded House in a smaller venue is like going to a party at Neils feels intimately like a drunken family reunion. God bless Crowded House.

[KennethEarnest-gend]

Neil has such melodic beautiful tunes with great lyrics. He's top 5 in my book

[ldhorricks]

Neil Finn is one of my guitar heroes...most of my guitar influences are strong melodic rhythm players...I discovered after years of playing, that all the time I was using up learning solos, I could be playing a song. Once I got over the ego element of trying to play solo parts of songs, I felt liberated. I realised I have always been drawn to the percussiveness of rhythm guitar parts.

[laikainspace]

I spent 1986 doing my best to have Neil’s hairstyle in a school full of mullets and listened to their album on repeat. Drove my parents crazy.

[SunsetFirefly]

All you people that got to see Crowded House with Neil, Nick Paul and possibly Mark consider yourselves very lucky and know I’m completely jealous.

[macoeur]

Loved seeing this. Every few years I get on a Crowded House kick again (I'm on one of 'em now, in fact!) These songs seem timeless to me. Just love 'em...

[pubbets]

It's beautiful how perfectly their voices harmonise. My favourite band since the 80s!

[cashus]

This man i love so much !!!!Split Enz RULES then Crowded house The guy is a genius when i here them i want to tear up ! my teen years and young Adult, at 56 i am so blessed to have the music from them !! 😊

[patrickcollins]

Neil as songwriter and CH -- every iteration since they started -- are a gift from god. Every song the guy writes is truly wonderful, and the band delivers the songs with gorgeous power. A friend gave me their first record, and I think I own everything they have released. I particularly like the bonus tracks on the CD singles and other oddball recordings because they show the intelligence, spontaneity, and love for the audience that don't appear on studio tracks. The concerts are magical.

[musikus]

I love Neil's voice.
It cuts through a mix like a hot knife into butter.

[C-gb]

Saw them in Manchester (UK) a few weeks ago. By far the best gig I have been to in my life - and I'm nearer 60 than 50. Amazingly well-crafted songs, played by brilliant musicians, incorporating beautiful harmonies... all played with a smile on their faces.

[michaelcornish]

Such a talent! Crowded House live in concert one of the great experiences. Neil Finn is such a gracious performer who connects effortlessly with his audience, not to mention his amazing musicianship and stunning vocals.

[leonboden]

Indeed crowded house one of the best bands ever neil always experimental firstly with split enz and crowded house taking tunes and lyrics in directions you couldn't imagine they could go to

[jeremybass]

I remember, many or even too many years ago i found a video of Neil Finn, performing "Don't dream it's over" all alone on a stage big enough for 3 headliners... all alone with 1 acoustic guitar and a realky great song.
Over the years i lost the link, but the memory of this will never go away!

[tonicjack]

There would be nothing in the world like sitting in front of your very own Neve series 80 desk and chatting about your music.

[tankhalffull]

The beauty of their relationship really shines through...

[cornpop]

I’ve never seen how funny Neil Finn is - great piece.