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The Climber |
OK, I love them both and can't decide. Last time I voted for Neil, so this time i'm voting for Tim
 <~*"I'm counting the steps to the door of your heart"*~> |
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The Climber |
I'll give my vote to Neil. Funny thing is that my fave Finn Bros song is Luckiest Man Alive. A Tim one I believe??
"Start in the way that you want to go on, tear down the fence..that you sit upon" |
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Addicted |
I voted for Neil, having been a 'Neil girl' since I was four and I love his music to bits.
And having said that I will also add Tim is totally awesome. Pretty much Neil's music has touched my heart and soul for the past 27 years and I can lose myself in it, he really does fascinate me. |
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Loungeroom Lizard |
Horrible to choose, but it has to be Neil!!!!
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Secret God |
*NFA returns for a mo*
No thank you Greatfox. I wouldn't want to watch the two of you fight this out in person. I can imagine what goes on thou.  ____________________________________________________________________________ And so, that's how it goes. Never the first, always the last to know! Last To Know-Neil Finn "*There's a lot of good acts around. Plenty of profound performers, but theres only one, who really gets through to me*" |
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Sacred Cow |
So, I've been around this thread a couple of times and after taking the time to listen to Tim's solo stuff as well as Neil's and all other related projects, I prefer Neil to Tim. Tim's music is generally quite interesting with unexpected melodies that have stuck in my brain, and I think it would be really great to see him live-he just seems to have that dynamic performance edge about him. Neil would be great in a smaller venue, perhaps a solo tour I think with acoustics.
Note: The above statements may change after I see the both of them in concert sometime! I really enjoy the music of both of them, SE is quirky and fun and wonderful stuff, but Crowded House takes the cake for me because Neil's songwriting is something else. He's in a league of his own, as far as I'm concerned. His lyrics, melodies, technique and ear for what belongs in a song and what doesn't is genius, and I always find something new, some new meaning or some random riff in their stuff. Neil is it for me. Precious, precious thing, you are the song that makes me sing... Neil: "Ashley Dean, where is she? Thank you Ashley for your kind words."  8/13/07 |
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Something So Strong |
For two such gifted songwriters, musicians and performers to come from the same family is exceptional.
However, Neil has my vote. Neil's songs have always resonated with me, especially those which seem to come along at just the right time and make what I was experiencing a little easier to bear or add to the joy and/or elation. These are the moments that forever have a soundtrack from Try Whispering This, One Nil and CH attached to them. After experiencing the reunion show last year I also have some Neil "Enz moments" now. That's my connection. I don't seem to connect with as many of Tim's songs and I do with Neil's songs. Like the other posts here, it's personal preference and what we each relate to. "Thank You My Fantastic Hometown Melbourne" Nick Seymour, Forum Theatre, Melbourne, 2 Dec 2008 |
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Slave To Ambition |
I don't like this subject one bit.
I do not have a favourite. But, If I had to choose it will most likely be Tim. |
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Sacred Cow |
Each have different qualities, it's like whatever mood i'm in i'll choose who to listen to. but to choose, man i just couldn't. i love em both
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Slave To Ambition |
I love both of them but Neil's music is the one I love most... It had to be him.
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Loungeroom Lizard |
Ah, this old debate huh?!
Totally subjective of course, and no answers correct or incorrect being down to personal taste. You could put a particular slant on it to make it easier like 'Commercial Success'...but that's cheating. I could opt for the easy option and say it's a draw- Which would probably be fair, as both are outstandingly talented Musos in their own rights. But me personal preference is for Neils stuff. Having said that- Listening to Woodface or the Finn Broths albums, there's a magic there when they're collaborating! :-) |
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Sacred Cow |
Tim for me, I prefer his songwriting and his voice. And without Tim, Neil would have never even PLAYED music! And I See Red KILLS Don't Dream It's Over.
"Have mercy, been waiting for the bus all day..." |
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Moderator |
Ooh, I don't think that's necessarily true. Tim founded Split Enz when Neil was 15, but Neil was playing music long before that. I don't think we have Tim to thank for Neil's talent, that would have come out with or without Tim's influence. |
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Sacred Cow |
Thanks for that MagBolt. Just presumed that cause Tim's older, he would have been an 'idol' to Neil and encouraged him to play music.
"Have mercy, been waiting for the bus all day..." |
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Slave To Ambition |
Neil, for me. Mind you, I'm making an extra special effort to starting listening to Tim's stuff.... but I suspect Neil will still win the day
------------------------------ You went walking through that door Leaving it ajar Whenever things come to an end It takes a while to close it again -------------------- |
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Slave To Ambition |
neil
because he writes songs that are catchy and have great melody's but i like some tim songs as well well i guess both finns have great talent like Neil in Crowded House and Tim in his solo stuff Go Neil |
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Slave To Ambition |
the thread that never seems to die haha
but i couldn't agree more with this post (well except i don't find neil's work 'boring' as such). when they write together it's magic. but when you look at both their solo careers the proof is in the pudding. tim's work is (in my opinion) much stronger, much more creative & he just has that 'flare' of artistic qualities about him & his music. he's never released the same album twice don't get me wrong, just like everyone else, i love both the boys, my all-time favourites. but tim gets my vote |
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Secret God |
just a note to say don;t take the first couple of posts too seriously, we were slightly younger, and unwiser
"A 90/10 split! Not even Crowded House get a 90/10 split!" |
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Slave To Ambition |
Not just in your opinion. You took the words right out of my mouth. I voted for Tim, because although my Finn addiction started with CH and DDIO back in 1986, rediscovering Split Enz and Tim solo only a few weeks ago, it's Tim now who really strikes a chord with his beautiful, honest music and some of the best lyrics ever. None of them might be actually better, as a singer, songwriter or performer, than the other. For me it's just a matter of personal taste. |
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Something So Strong |
OK, I can't let Tim be so far behind in a poll
so I just voted for him.Tim was the first thing Finn-related I heard, and therefore if someone made me choose, I'd always go for him. Not that I think Neil is not talented though. I cannot understand why Tim doesn't have a commercial success like CH has, especially after seeing him playing live. _____________________ The Belgian chocolate industry has been taken over completely by the Swiss - Neil Finn, Paris, 21/10/2007 |
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