7 Worlds Collide World Premier

We are lucky to have had some shows in 2008.
I think between a new Crowded House album and the Seven Worlds 2 one, we are quite possibly going to be spoiled in the next 18 months (I Hope).

My bet is 7W2 will be out September.. If there is a film too and Cds to plug, i'd be suprised if there wasn't a fair bit of publicity and media for the project and the way they have bypassed the labels (by releasing thru Oxfam).

As we know nothing happens fast but its always worth the wait :-)

Reckon we will see some more from CH a year on from the 7W2 release??

As for whats next for Neil (after the next CH record.. Wonder if Neil is ever going to put forward the loose acoustic demo album he mentioned back in the days of 1994! Wonder whether a Finn and Sons record could be a project???

Neil already said the album was "in the can" and they were looking at a June release for 7W2. It's not the kind of thing Neil can decide he wants to re-record, so I don't see what would possibly hold it up more than say, till July.

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Originally posted by _Nick:
As for whats next for Neil (after the next CH record.. Wonder whether a Finn and Sons record could be a project???

I'm not a gambling woman, but if I were, my money would be on N-Dawg and his kids doing that, yeah.

I'd love me a little LEN (Liam,Elroy,Neil)


No news from TV1 yet I'm afraid guys,maybe I should try another email

I too would love a LEN album

How bizarre.....I just realized that Neil, Sharon, Liam and Elroy have the same first initials as me, my hubby and my kids. We've written a couple of stories (unpublished) and when toying with pen names, used our first initials, so LEN jumped out at me and made me realize the coincidence.

Just got this email ( I did'nt even relise the day/date myself)

Dear Tabatha

Apologies, in our latest eNews we said that the 7 Worlds Collide documentary would be airing on Monday May 24th. However it will actually be showing on Sunday May 24th on TV1 at 10.30pm. Thanks to all of you who kindly pointed out our mistake and hope you enjoy the world premiere! We've had a sneak preview and can confirm that it's been well worth the wait. Check out this short clip to get you in the mood....

Kind regards
Oxfam New Zealand



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...feature=channel_page

So......they didn't answer our question, either, Finngirl?

Afraid not. I have been trying to get onto the TV1 website again,but having computer issues and it does'nt want to load many sites at all


Luckily, yesterday I was able to upoad a few of my better photos from the concerts onto Flickr, I hope this link works

http://www.flickr.com/photos/6...s/72157618595324202/

Another day, another day closer to the cd being released

wow. Nice photos Finngirl. You got some great shots there

Hi Guys

Just flicking through April's Q magazine which I picked up late last week, and was stunned to find this on page 16 & 17. Thought you'd all appreciate it. It certainly whets my appetite for the releases. Could even make out a few frenz along the front row...(As the premier of the documentary is tonight, I hope someone in old kiwi has the dvd recorder on standby!)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albu...ails1/7WC_QApril.jpg

Wow! Thanks for that!
I wish I could record it, but sadly I can't today

Thankyou hbomb

and thanks too, Black_and_white

Don't forget NZ Frenz, this starts soon...put your t.v. on now

Hi Finngirl...

Is there any word as to whether this will be archived online anywhere after its screened?

Such a shame that we can't see it over here...

Im not sure hbomb. I've just sent off another email to TVNZ and asked them about that, I might contact Oxfam NZ tomorrow too..I figure if there are lots of enquires about it, at the very least they will know it is in hot demand

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Originally posted by Finngirl:
Im not sure hbomb. I've just sent off another email to TVNZ and asked them about that, I might contact Oxfam NZ tomorrow too..I figure if there are lots of enquires about it, at the very least they will know it is in hot demand

Well, it's just finished and it was really good. Few interesting surprises (which I won't spoil... )

In regards to the programme being available online, there was an icon that popped up towards the end saying you can catch this episode on TVNZ Ondemand. So, I'd watch out for it being available over the next couple of days.

Sweeeeeeeeet! Thanks B&W! I'll keep a look out for that!

Cheers

H

Only just managed to check this out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JsflftuoTA

The voiceover is great! The way he says "17 musicians, 3 weeks" etc, I was waiting for him to say "only one will survive. Tune in to found out Who. Will. Die."

But I certainly am excited to get the resulting cd/dvd/whatever ....

......Survivor Roundhead

Cool doco but why no footage of or interview with Tim. I know that he wasn't able to do the concerts because of his tour comittments but he recorded a song for the album. Just seems odd there was no mention of or sighting of him.

Also why did TVNZ have to screen it so late? 1030pm and on a Sunday. You would think that for an artist of Neil's stature in NZ and such a worthy cause TVNZ could have had it on earlier.

Hehe, my parents weren't too happy about me staying up late. "but it's special!!"

'Twas a most excellent and highly enjoyable special, full of warmth, good humour and great performances. The makers did well considering they had to cram rehearsals, live performances and behind-the-scenes footage into a TV hour. If there is a DVD I hope it's a much extended version of what was shown.

What a great bunch of talent! Neil always brings the best together. It must also set the record for the most Finns together in one place at one time creating musically! Too bad Tim and his clan weren't involved.

There is now a page that says watch for this show

http://tvnz.co.nz/search/ta_en...mit.x=38&submit.y=14


but it does'nt work for me yet(although,with this computer)it might work for others or later on

It now comes up 'this video is for New Zealand viewers only'

sorry guys I will keep an eye out online incase anything comes up on the 7 Worlds Myspace or what not and let you know if I get a reply to my emails to TVNZ

Jibbed. Its alright to make us sit through their add, but not the show?? Boo to stupid licensing agreements.

Yeah.....boo to the ad I say

I just got a reply back from a lovely lady from TVNZ, she included a link but it says the same thing 'for New Zealand viewers only'(although I did mention in my original email people in Australia and around the world were hoping to be able to see this special too)

I replied, thanking her for her reply but asked is there anyone people outside NZ can view this,or will there be in the future

How frustrating is this!? If only I lived in New Zealand....
The idea that a major TV Channel in the UK would show a programme like this on prime-time...we can dream I suppose!

Hopefully soon we'll be able to access this link.

Check youtube folks

someone has uploaded video 1 of 5 so far (almost 9 minutes)

just do a search for 7 Worlds Collide

not sure if I ought to post the direct link as it has not be posted by Oxfam or TVNZ directly


but if the person who did put it there is reading, a huge thankyou...really really wanted my Frenz around the world to see this

from the clips i've seen Black Silk Ribbon sounds like one of the most beautiful tunes ive ever heard.. I'm getting more and more excited for the album!

There is a blurb here from Linda Herrick on her thoughts on the doco

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ente...19&objectid=10574890


no more on youtube so far, but I know how long it can take to upload things, will post here if more vids are posted...unless someone sees it before me

Watched the first 9 minutes on Youtube, and wow...looks like a really fun documentary. It was exactly what I was hoping we'd get from the first 7WC.

With commercials it's probably only 45 min long or so. Wasn't there talk of screening it in theaters? Makes me wonder if there's a feature-length version also, 80-90 minutes or so, that will go on the DVD set.

Can't wait to see the rest.

Part 2 of the doco is now on youtube...I can't seem to find it by looking for 7 Worlds Collide,but if people go to the first vid(search for 7 Worlds Collide and search by 'uploaded in the last week')you can click on other videos by this user and there is part two

wow, thanks so much. Love seeing neil playing proud tour guide. Liking "The Sun Came Out" very much too

Way cool! I was foaming at the mouth waiting for this release (CD and DVD please); now I am rabid!

All the songs seem top notch. I love KT and Bic's voices harmonizing. I love hearing the Wilco guys, KT and producer Jim Scott discussing Neil, Split Enz and Crowded House. Great respect!

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Originally posted by Above the Kitchen:
Way cool! I was foaming at the mouth waiting for this release (CD and DVD please); now I am rabid!

DITTO!!!

"G", Neil, now I hope your birthday was even better than great! It looks like you're spoiling us yet again!!!

Part 3
7 Worlds Collide 2009 Part 3/5
Part 4
7 Worlds Collide 2009 Part 4/5

This is a GREAT documentary!!

Can't wait for part 5!!!

Oh my goodness, this is going to be amazing. Can't wait for the release, so we can hear all the songs, and in full. Wow.

I'm not a big Smith's fan, but that Marr song in doc 4 (I think) is pretty good (if it is new).

I am IN LOVE with True Blue.

A seriously great documentary, good pace, great editing.

Bring on Part 5!