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Steve Johnson
Reviews
Seven Worlds Collide: Neil Finn & Friends Live at the St. James (2001)
Excellent Footage & Sound of Finns, Vedder, Radiohead, Marr
As a long-time fan of Split Enz, Crowded House and assorted Finn projects, I picked this up on DVD last week and have watched it three times already.
The sound is fabulous, and the guest lineup, including Neil's brother Tim, Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, Ed O'Brien and Phil Selway of Radiohead, Johnny Marr of the Smiths, and Lisa Germano (don't know where she's from, but what a talent!), is superb.
Particular highlights are Neil and Tim singing their usual harmonies on "Angels Heap", Eddie Vedder rocking with Neil's son's band on "I See Red", and a crowd sing-along on "Fall at Your Feet".
The venue feels very small and intimate, the performances are top-notch, and the concert length (27 songs over 2 hours) make this my favourite live music DVD purchase yet. Highly recommended.