Crowded House - Fall At Your Feet (Live At Sydney Opera House)

[@newdistbear]

Am an American, but this band should have been MUCH bigger here. We are so fickle when it comes to music. Crowded house was a GREAT band.

[@t7plus]

Too true, too true. Luckily you're not spoiling for good bands there!

[@tstruffel241]

It still is a great band.💗

[@Coowallsky]

That was a result of their label’s bad distribution and promotion. Had nothing to do with whether the US market had much of an opinion either way.

[@mobycat]

Saw them on the Woodface tour in Cincinnati. To this day, that was the most enjoyable concert I've ever been to. It's rare that the artist themselves seem to be having a great time. They definitely were that night.

[@garethbowes3287]

IS a GREAT band.

[@10whin1]

"The finger of blame has turned upon itself...". Such a brilliant line.

[@mobycat]

Right up there with "trying to catch a deluge in a paper cup."

[@ktwashere5637]

I think its one of my favourite lyrics of any song ever.

[@DavidAnderson-gp6gi]

There are just some lyrics that grab you by the nose and kick you right in the a$$…that’s one of them. As one who has tried to write songs and lyrics, you see and hear a lyric like that and immediately ask, “How am I supposed to do that?” And then, “Why can’t I think of something just a smidgeon close to that brilliant to write and sing?”

[@mvstow]

They came from the clouds. Dylan style

[@markbridle9329]

One of the world's truly iconic love songs.

[@shawnuel]

mark bridle I think this is Neil's very best song...and considering this is the man who wrote "Don't Dream It's Over", "Better Be Home Soon", "Weather With You", "Distant Sun" and so many other stunning songs, that is really saying something. And your description is picture perfect.

[@deborahmerkerson1145]

@Shawn McLaughlin My favorite artists are those who wrote powerful poetry and then put it to music. As such, Neil Finn is my favorite poet. I’m so grateful that I found his music. There were only two really successful songs of Crowded House in the US, the first being Don’t Dream It’s Over. That’s all it took for me to find them and consequently, Neil Finn. I was so glad to find videos of them on YT because I had never seen them perform.

[@shawnuel]

Deborah Merkerson I already had each Split Enz album from True Colours on but did not know right away that CH was Neil’s new band. I am from the U.S. also and it seemed like the first 2 albums did very well. Woodface is their finest, IMO, but leading off with a single that sends up some of the worst parts of American culture probably wasn’t a great career move. They stopped selling in America at that point. But they are extremely popular in Europe, Australia and NZ, of course. I miss the days when the best art was also the thing that sold the most.

[@KorrineH]

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. One of my favorite songs ever. Brings a tear to my eye all the time. Emotions rush through. I have an affinity to sad love songs for some reason.

[@golfbbqandwatches]

I worked with Neil on some shows in 2013/2014. They played an evening slot at Falls Festival. I vividly recall the Lorne show. The ENTIRE crowd sang along to this song. There were plenty in the crowd that weren’t even born when this song was released but still belted it out. There are rare moments in life that you recall and make the hairs on the back of neck instantly stand on end, and this is one of them. Neil is a one of a kind talent who strikes a chord with every generation.

[@jasmineb7106]

One of the most beautiful love songs ever written. Neil Finn is a such brilliant songwriter and musician 🌹

[@mandymaree9430]

I miss songs like this; songs with real emotion that make you truly feel something. Beautiful. Possibly my favorite song ever but EVERY Crowded House song is a masterpiece. 💜

[@BHH-lf8vi]

To see the diverse ages in the crowd all filled with smiles demonstrates the connection between this great, historic and underrated band and its audience.

[@deborahmerkerson1145]

I wonder what it feels like to have thousands of voices singing your lyrics to you?! As someone who loves poetry but cannot write a poem and someone who loves music and cannot sing a lick, I’ve always been in awe of the people who can. And no one does it better than Neil Finn and Crowded House!!! Thanks so much for posting this video.

[@andrenapatterson9782]

Perfectly said.

[@denisbacic2449]

Deborah ,you have put it nicely and emotionally just right as it is ,they are great performers.regards from croatia from crowded house fun

[@alisonflynn1546]

Word! 🙌🏼 you summed up exactly how I feel.

[@stu1002]

As someone who has had hundreds - (not thousands! ) do all most exactly this...take on your song and sing it back at you with passion and fervour - it is the strangest feeling. You would think it would be very ego boosting, but it is strangely, very very humbling. Although you write the song, when you hear it sung by others, and taken on by others, the effect is to make the song feel bigger than you, make the meaning of it to others feel bigger than its meaning to you when you wrote it, and to see yourself as a sort of very small thing that was allowed to play a part in a thing that's bigger than you. It's hard to explain. Afterward I felt sort of exhausted and drained and just needed to go and sit and be quiet for a while on my own and process it.

[@scottrobertson5554]

Beautiful song. Neil Finn has always been such a talented guy. This is just timeless.

[@MyCordoba1]

Absolutely

[@laurayounge]

Verging on the sacred here. Amazing connection with the audience. Beautiful.

[@klarakrass9160]

🙏

[@modgiemodge261]

One of the greatest voices and artists in R&R history

[@mjg123mg]

That crowd singing was fantastic.

[@thomasdolan5198]

To me Neil Finn is by far one of the most TALENTED Musicians in every aspect of the Craft. Hope Paul H. Was looking down with a smile as this Concert was performed. Those folks there were exposed to greatness and when they left they most likely said that's the greatest concert I've ever seen!

[@bree-arnaharris2437]

This moves me so much it makes me cry, it's so beautiful full of such bittersweet love. Neil you have only gotten better with age.wish I could have been there.

[@ronnie6203]

So agree. Get the Kleenex.....

[@jacobosilvaarq.1423]

Bree-Arna Harris nice comment

[@youbutactuallyme2185]

I was there it was beautiful

[@lawriemanc]

Cannot express how much I’d love to have been there. Once in a lifetime

[@bethhaines6340]

Love you crowded house.

[@janicemaree123]

We need more emotion & music like this in our lives now...No iPhones just pure joy & happiness..Music heals...💞💞💞

[@garethrobinson5603]

Spellbinding - maybe the greatest songwriter of the last 50 years, and not many more to touch him before that.

[@michaelharvey9468]

Spellbinding. The nail bang on the head.

[@markwarnes2077]

I love the Finn's (I adore them) .. I really do.... However, Lennon & McCartney are THE best ever... there is no comparison. We are on the same side.. be nice x

[@richardthurston2171]

Terrific. Thanks.

[@denisvalente6844]

@@markwarnes2077 you're right. Lennon and McCartney occupy a different space time continuum to any other song writer. But Neil is one of the greatest to live in our reality. Paul Simon would be up there with him, maybe a handful of others

[@westham071]

@@denisvalente6844 we are on the same page Denis... thanks mate

[@purelight6663]

Truly genuine musician.

[@anthonysmith2714]

Beautiful with the crowd singing along.

[@RICHNEL100]

Neil’s smile @5:13 is clearly his recognition of .. “wow - that was awesome. Nailed it”.

[@leighrogers4263]

There’s a tiny little emotional shoulder drop at around 4.30 while the crowd sing back. That knowing it was all worth it kinda moment. 👌

[@christyper9757]

Keep returing to this...reminiscently. Fantastic performance.

[@brysimm404]

Neil Finn is a genius - full stop 👍 And hearing thousands of voices singing this song back to Neil is beyond moving 😊

[@walkingbetweenshadows]

I have always been in love with this song! Brilliant and beautiful! 💜👌

[@asburystan]

Saw them last night in London -they've still got it! And seeing them again Sat 25th at Hampton Court. One very happy CH fan.

[@everettkalafatis1005]

The finger of blame has turned upon itself and I more than willing to offer myself. Have you ever heard a more beautiful song lyric than that? The look on the young woman's face at the 5:00 minute mark is priceless.

[@colinpoitras8769]

Incredible artist, incredible songwriter. Neil Finn is hugely under-appreciated. he wrote "Fall at Your Feet" and " Don't Dream it's Over", which qualify him as a genius. Name one artist today who is writing songs like these? No one. Add all his other stuff plus the great split Enz stuff, who is better? Pop music fame is fleeting. Flavor of the week, then quickly forgotten. Neil's songs will be remembered forever.

[@jimmy6501]

Colin, all I can say is right on!!!! Today's "pop" music is simplistic, tuneless, lacks harmony, and soul - in fact so much of it is just plain harsh. And don't get me going on rap..... As a musician myself, I can appreciate the fact that the beautiful melodies and harmonies Neil writes are no accident. He understands all the scales, every key, how they all relate to each other, and the complexities of music theory. Just like Bach, Beethoven, the Beatles, and so many folks from the 60's and 70's. It takes hard work and pure drudgery to learn that stuff. But when you do go through all that work, you have the foundation from which you can create magic and beauty that really touches folks. I worry about young folks today, mesmerized by their phones, thinking that that phone is the all they need to acquire the knowledge they need to get by. Sadly, wisdom and a true sense of what is beautiful seems to have been left in a dust heap somewhere.

[@shawnuel]

Amen brother! I FIRMLY believe Neil is the best songwriter of the past 40 years. Hell, even before The Mullanes and Crowded House, how many guys can say they have an "I Got You" or a "What's the Matter With You", amongst 5-7 other mini-masterpieces, in their catalogue?

[@frenchwah2750]

He is a musical genius...no doubt.

[@cottawalla]

I'd put Sia Furler in this category.

[@berniewilson371]

@@shawnuel Message To My Girl - another achingly beautiful love song

[@Wielekes]

All those shining faces, such a positive energy. Please go on tour again and come to the Netherlands.

[@julierogers8938]

England too! xx

[@dwightfry6698]

How about a US tour? I've loved these guys for 37 years!

[@foederica]

and Northern Italy!!!

[@edwinvanderkooij8713]

They are living legends, not bound by time and distance. Pure emotional energy...

[@annauna628]

Yes, to the Netherlands, please!

[@xyzlmnop5206]

Neil has always engaged the audience to sing along...and usually allows them to sing the last line. Ahhh, yes. You are singing this Neil...up to the mic!!

[@fernandefournier4110]

Fall at your Feet: Absolutly beautiful. One of the best bands.

[@jackworth2981]

Watching and listening how this kind beautiful crowd is singing together is SIMPLY BEAUTFUL. I am into live performances for over 35 years now. Live rich sound, crowd singing, what else could be better?... :-)

[@robertlea6480]

Very true, the greatest song ever written

[@robgill5765]

Just like that I'm 19 again. A truly incredible band with so much talent. Notice that no one has an earpiece...and they sound perfect!

[@denisbacic2449]

It does make you feel young again doesn,t it.

[@fionamcfadden8632]

Just gorgeous...that voice is just absolutely tear jerkingly, amazingly,beautiful...and distant sun,,,wow X love you crowded House 😍😊

[@garyw1971]

Music doesnt get any better than this ❤

[@benchasinghorizons9428]

Wow amazing. I just love how they let the crowd sing it out. They let them fall on there feet.

[@garyking9230]

Magical moment when they continued and let the fans be a part of the song.

[@dkrt8664]

Chills listening to the entire audience sing along!

[@spk1969]

A song of total love surrender. One of my all-time fav's. Oh, and the crowd singing along. Chills.

[@glennray1901]

If we ever get out of COVID alive and Crowded House performs in Sydney again.. I'm there.

[@Jaymz87]

They still sound amazing what a great song, they absolutely killed it.

[@simoncardie9371]

I saw Crowded House in the UK on the Together Alone tour. Still one of the best gigs I've ever seen.

[@Getyabootsoffskinny]

A band that always held a magic. Not many bands have that.i can think of 2 more. Beatles. Free. Love Crowded House

[@dimiperera297]

U2 and R.E.M

[@L33woods]

For me, this is the most complete song of all time. Lyrically, it’s a masterpiece. Musically, it’s mesmerising, and vocally it’s just beautiful. Delivered with so much feeling and emotion. Whoever this song is about, she tore out a piece of Neil’s heart.

[@markrahim1842]

Singing from the heart.. that's what it is!

[@jaystudio6970]

beautiful crowd...such a moving moment

[@audreyaitken1037]

You Sydneyers are dam great singers!!! This was wow! Amazing! This 🇨🇦❤️s 🇦🇺!!!

[@EchoBravo370]

Sydney-siders

[@shermcat1]

I only knew this band for their hit "Don't Dream It's Over", and after watching a few live versions of them doing that song, I checked out a few more (live) performances - and I realize I have been missing out on their good music. They might be a one hit wonder in the USA, but it seems clear they're very popular in Australia - and for good reason.

[@diannegoodwin6561]

Neil Finn is a proud kiwi and we love him and his music

[@MichelleNardiArt]

Love this band so much. Love to have these artists as constants in my life. Love growing up with them.

[@kimmieess6171]

Simply beautiful.

[@kevinlowe5272]

I love this so much, so good to see them play here again.....As always , such great musicians.....

[@richyf8122]

Truly one of the most underrated bands..masterful song writing and musicians. Not many can reach in and grab a' hold of you like these guys. Saw them twice in the 90's, once in the UK and once in Ireland. I hope one day I might see them again, wherever they play i will make it my mission to get there.. R.I.P. Paul

[@jonfromtheuk467]

playing next year at the Roundhouse in London - 3 nights

[@ian3540]

Absolutely love this. Must of watched it 20 times now. Awsome

[@benchasinghorizons9428]

I'm at about 50

[@JohnDoe-ee7hn]

Супер!!!!!!

[@mixhaelamikovich]

i want to go to Australia and see a great band like in front of the one most iconic buildings in the world in such a beautiful city

[@feebeedoc78]

mike mikovich Neill Finn is a Kiwi.

[@mixhaelamikovich]

Rose S I know but half the band was aussie

[@robharris6874]

@@feebeedoc78 I think Kiwis must suffer from a inferiority complex seriously who cares...

[@michaelsteven1090]

Rose S we know genius..that wasn’t the point..duh..

[@Misrabelle]

I went to this gig, and it was every bit as amazing as you think it would be.

[@bernardthebearbaiter9498]

just the "who know's where that might lead" is enough , such good lyrics, to put that on the end of "do you want my presence or need my help" is truly romantic

[@richardtruesdail7015]

absolute genius Neil keep writing and don't ever stop inspiring, I know I'll never stop being inspired, thank you

[@johnmansueto6165]

Such a beautiful song makes me cry eventide xx

[@kristeninthedirtysouth]

Ah Neil Finn. He is pretty much perfect. Love his voice. Love the emotion he sings with, especially in this song.

[@denisbacic2449]

Very emotional,just great,regards

[@tarynpulley5714]

💜 2020 has me listening to Finn daily! 🙌

[@shawnuel]

Fangradio has been an oasis of peace and respite to me during this SUCKTASTIC year.

[@YourComedyMinute]

One of my favorite things

[@maryperrott]

Beautiful...harmony is fantastic.

[@DD-os1ri]

Nothing really changes, still kicking and the best .

[@hughgadishaw4086]

Just brilliant

[@larrydeaves1645]

The best band in the world.

[@benchasinghorizons9428]

Dam right

[@jensjuetten8118]

Great one, NZ style ... so unforgettable and therefore always remember Paul Hester!

[@finneyoconnor8027]

Love this song, love this group,great songs and great memories

[@twowordsmadeinamerica]

I was an eighties kid, I loved the Scorpions, Journey, Triumph, etc.. but when I hear crowded house it takes me back everytime. I'm just now realizing what a gem they are.

[@laidback9249]

This band is sheer class. I hope to see them one day.

[@danielnicoara8968]

I wish you would live forever! ❤

[@tamacotamaco]

4:00 ....Then we all melt together as one 😍🎼😉

[@nxnwboy]

what a find! sad and lovely.

[@reallytan]

Wish you could tour America. You are the greatest band that most Americans have never heard about ! Timeless and classic and right on ! Thank you for your totally awesome music even if we may never see you in person !

[@justineandandrewroberts5015]

dale u

[@tkconnell]

He is too authentic to appeal to Americans.. doh!

[@cianye855]

That ending though!! TEARS!!!

[@guntorofoto7530]

This one of the band i like it..especially when live..love his voice..

[@davorkosec6674]

And than heaven open his door... Beautiful love song, remaind me on firs love in 1989.

[@mixhaelamikovich]

amazing song from amazing band

[@julierogers8938]

So so utterly a welcomed and attended concert in Bristol, England. Neil, you encouraged all that could'tn see up on stage with you. A night to be remembered. My heart with NZ and all peace xxx

[@justbrowsing1968]

Super song. 4:09 on brilliant moment for crowed house.

[@helbenshcfam9064]

It's like a communion! Makes you feel just great about all the good stuff in the world!

[@johnjoyce341]

These music legends never lose it.Its God given talent.

[@andeegreen]

Weird, I find myself here exactly 5 years on [28.11.21]. I'll be back in another 5 too - Crowded House are timeless.

[@younowhythatis6381]

Just........sublime.im in absolute awe.

[@wannabe306]

I have seen Crowded House Live in Christchurch Hagley Park many years ago. And also the Farewell concert at the Opera house. Hope to see you in the near future in Holland where I now live.

[@davidstelter6154]

Still the best band ever!

[@TamaraSt24]

Wonderful performance!

[@jmlio2753]

La pucha no me canso de oir esta cancion.. great!!!

[@louisevans8838]

Mitchell can never replace Mark’s legacy in Crowded House neither can Liam, even how hard Neil tries to it won’t work as Mark is incredible!

[@raebean6018]

That's so beautiful!

[@ProfittNoel77]

Just the best band of my eternal youth

[@user-eo7yh6cg4q]

My truly favorite group.♡

[@nigeljackson5064]

Make's me think of my first and only love.

[@JohnDoe-ee7hn]

Да)

[@PNH63]

Awesome truly just awesome

[@DanielDeRudder]

I feel a lot of love in this video. Sure wished I could have been there.

[@Julie701000]

Without doubt, one of the most amazing things I have ever been to in my life. The whole vibe was incredible. I cried at the end. I wished it could have gone on all night.

[@davidtan6084]

Welcome back Crowded House, I was there at your farewell gig, have not forgotten that nite.

[@BennettsShed]

Me too!

[@Mo-rm5um]

Oh man how great is that love you Neil Finn

[@simoncawsey4028]

Such Beaut music Best ever

[@MyCordoba1]

Just pure talent and songwriting genius 👏👏👌

[@nicoxsi4214]

Hermoso tema, hermosa letra y lo bien que suena. Un regalo a los oídos.

[@ramassist2]

“The hard things are the gatekeeper of the treasure”. Holding on and letting go That’s all there is, Gratefulness and appreciation Best seen from afar, Or in the reflection of a quiet wind. Roger Alan Monk

[@ste2442]

Listening in Liverpool England

[@angellucass]

right there @ 4:00 I could not help but allow tears choke up my old weary heart... It's been forever and a twist of fate, since i said goodbye to my soulmate. :(

[@christyper9757]

I'm with ya buddy

[@toomuch9762]

Such a great voice