WOW
Having been a follower of the Endz, Crowded House and all things Finn for as long as I can remember last night was......
awesome!
I booked a single ticket in Block B back in June and had a good view. Not one for rushing to the front usually but when I heard Mark's invitation to get up and dance and then Neil berating the security guards half way through 'Mean to Me', I became a woman possessed. Before I knew it I was down the front with the band only feet away. Every now and again I took a reality check and had a look back around at the venue. The use of mobile phone lights suggested by Neil was amasing to see from the front.
It was a very humble entrance onto the stage from a band and a song writer among the worlds finest. The audience's response initially reflected this but it wasn't long before people were itching to stand up and join in.
The set list (Which will probably be posted more eloquently by someone else than I can do it justice) was awesome. Truely a great selection of past and present tracks.
My highlights were 'When you come'. This is a personal favourite of mine as I gave birth to my son whilst singing this song. It was perfect for the labour and contractions! Anyone who has had a child will know what I mean when they next hear it. (He's 15 now and still a pain!)
'Fall at your feet' dedicated to Paul was wonderful. This song was sang at the RAH on the Finn brothers tour after Paul died. That night it was impossible to sing without crying. This time it was still full of sadness but with so much love as opposed to the deep sadness and numbing loss felt at the RAH.
I did think playing 'Sister madly' after this would have been fitting. This would have brought a hug smile back to my face as I would have remembered Paul bouncing around or maybe even 'Italian Plastic' to round off the tribute.
No complaints with what followed though, with tracks which just got better and better. The addition of Matt is fabulous. As all 4 took a bow after 'Better be home soon' they looked complete (although it would have been wonderful to have seen Tim make an appearance during the evening)
Loved the suits, especially as Neil took on the look of a dishevelled school boy as his tie worked loose and his buttons came undone. He certainly bounced around like one. Mark looked godlike in white as the birthday boy
Finally, Neil's voice. Still truly outstanding. He hasn't lost it!
A night I will look back on with a huge smile. Bought the CD and played it on the way home....awesome!
Finally got home at just gone 1am and kissed my 19 month old boy as he was sleeping, he was born with me singing 'Suffer Never'.....his name....Finn of course!
Thank you to the guys for an awesome show. Don't leave it so long next time eh
xxx
PS. Neil commented that if everyone there sent a chain letter to 5 people telling them to download the single, it would be No 1 by Xmas.....I can see it now
Dear Friend
Dwonload this now (link) not only will you get an great song to listen to, you will also within the next 5 mins, win the lottery, find love, get promoted etc, etc forward this onto at least 5 more people and all your wishes will be granted. Okay maybe you won't but Neil Finn told me to do this!