And don't say Tim who.
Ex Spit Enz- New Zealands finest.
The return home, he's doing a nation-wide tour.
I'm going 2 C him Monday.
Mmmmm the 1 thing i don't understand if that after a world tour with his
brother Neil, and Split Enz (reformed).
In New Zealand it is just billed Tim Finn, hope i'm in 4 a surprise. http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=BlueeX&page=2
Love "Message 2 My Girl" where ever she is.
This message has been edited by tjnworldenterprises on Nov 23, 2006 5:37 AM This message has been edited by tjnworldenterprises on Nov 23, 2006 5:32 AM
would I say Split Enz were and Australian group and take away dear old NZ's claim to fame - as Wikipedia says:
Split Enz was a successful New Zealand band during the late 1970s and early 1980s featuring brothers Tim Finn and Neil Finn. Their musical style was eclectic and original, incorporating influences from art rock, vaudeville, swing, punk, rock, New Wave and pop.
The band began performing in 1971 at the University of Auckland, where Tim met up with (old friend) Mike Chunn, Robert Gillies, Phil Judd and Noel Crombie. From 1972 the band became a full-time occupation for the friends, and they called the band Split Ends. The spelling was later changed to Split Enz shortly before their first trip to Australia, to signify their New Zealand roots.
They were widely known for their unique visual presentation. Their costumes and hair were wild, colourful and inventive. The costumes were designed by Noel Crombie, who also designed most of the group's other visual material, such as stage sets, posters, stickers and album covers, as well as directing many of the band's music videos.
The group's career falls into two distinct phases. The first was firmly rooted in the progressive rock scene of the early 1970s. The Enz started out as an adventurous, flamboyant art-rock band—although their music was generally far more accessible than some of their more grandiose European "prog-rock" counterparts. This first incarnation lasted about five years, through their move to Australia and the early part of their stay in England, and closed with the departure of co-founder Philip Judd in 1977. During the transitional period of 1978–79, a new line-up consolidated behind Tim Finn, and though they struggled to survive, they gradually reined in the more extreme aspects of their music and presentation without sacrificing their individuality. In 1980, Split Enz (Mark II) scored major successes with a superb trio of early 80's albums—True Colours, Waiata (released as Corroboree in Australia) and Time & Tide—which made them one of the most successful and popular Australasian groups, a position they held until their final split in 1984.
It is also notable that Split Enz only recorded original material; every song on every Enz album and single was written by members of the group.
Sound, sound the clarion - fill the fyffe - throughout the sensual world proclaim - one crowded hour of glorious life is worth an age without a name.
> It is also notable that Split Enz only recorded original material; every song on every Enz album and single was written by members of the group.
I was just thinking, the other day, about that very fact in relation to XTC. I cannot think of any instance, and I've got just about all of their material, when they've performed something that wasn't written by either Colin Moulding or Andy Partridge.
This message has been edited by 96dbFreak on Nov 23, 2006 9:41 AM
got some premo tic's 2 day
centre front
2 for just $55 thanks Tim 4 not ripping the fans off.
Welcome home.
Look out 4 my report Monday and maybe a mysterious boot 2 boot.
>>Thankyou for the Neil Finn interview, I haven't seen this before<<
Cool, but that's Tim ...Neils his brother.
Oh U meen the above vid...it's cool eh.
thanks 4 u'r interest, me banging on down-under.
W.E. Care.
This message has been edited by thevisitor on Nov 24, 2006 11:47 AM This message has been edited by thevisitor on Nov 24, 2006 11:37 AM
( I was just thinking, the other day, about that very fact in relation to XTC. I cannot think of any instance, and I've got just about all of their material, when they've performed something that wasn't written by either Colin Moulding or Andy Partridge )
All along the watchtower ( Bob Dylan ) from White Music
Super Tuff ( Barry Andrews)
My Weapon ( Barry Andrews ) both from Go2
mind you Barry was a band member back then
there are also B sides like Ella Guru ( Capt Beefheart )
but yes on the whole, it's usually Moulding and Partridge.
This message has been edited by TheHeathen on Nov 24, 2006 3:20 PM
Not that i think any 1 is interested but,it will B short and 2 the point.
Since i have been throttled (on dial-up), and it takes so long 2 upload any vid, then it stalls at 80%. LOL
Mr Finn is a real gentleman, and did a blinding set, but i would love to c "Split Enz" come home and lay the Enz 2 rest in their home country.
I know cameras weren't allowed, hence i got kicked out 3 times.
