Fantastic reviews people! There are some awesome clips which capture the feeling of the night and it was indeed a special treat for the frenz.
Beautiful harmonies from the crowd, as always

Forgot to add. As he left the stage at the end, Neil thanked the audience for all their support and said something like "you really are very precious to us"

As promised, here's a few more:

Amsterdam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oKu3E0Lxa8

Private Universe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFMeVL1cHmA

Only Talking Sense
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtpZFoplv78

Last Day Of June
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEwrfFJhFxE

Last To Know
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfIZdweYt9M

Love You Til The Day I Die
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6lJZdT_GCw

Four Seasons In One Day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bddO8j0IKs

Don't Dream It's Over
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jzq16hOXioM

Thanks Finner79.

- what was the guy doing on stage during the first part of 'Last to Know', other than looking at Neil's laptop?

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Originally posted by BART:
Thanks Finner79.

- what was the guy doing on stage during the first part of 'Last to Know', other than looking at Neil's laptop?

Trying to get the wi-fi connected so Neil could make a Skype call

Bart, didn't Neil make some joke about the guy being someone who'd randomly wandered on stage to check his emails?

I'm such an idiot...I assumed the show would start at 9 & finish at 11, so, er, didn't rush to get there at all & arrived at 8.45 to find Neil already on stage. Can anyone tell me what I missed? I came in just before 'Message To My Girl.'

Wonderful gig, by the way. Not sure why there wasn't an encore, but not complaining.

I got there not long before you then Minty. Had childcare issues and then got lost near Fulham..! On the plus side, I didn't get my car towed away at a cost of over £500 which is what happened last time I parked near Shepherds Bush Empire

Much more hospitable parking near Bush Hall

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Originally posted by Minty:
Bart, didn't Neil make some joke about the guy being someone who'd randomly wandered on stage to check his emails?

I'm such an idiot...I assumed the show would start at 9 & finish at 11, so, er, didn't rush to get there at all & arrived at 8.45 to find Neil already on stage. Can anyone tell me what I missed? I came in just before 'Message To My Girl.'

Wonderful gig, by the way. Not sure why there wasn't an encore, but not complaining.

Oh dear! The bad news is you missed this:

Private Universe
Turn & Run
Only Talking Sense
Amsterdam
Into Temptation
Wherever You Are
Faster Than Light
Last Day of June
Twice if You're Lucky

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Originally posted by Finner79:

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Originally posted by Minty:
Bart, didn't Neil make some joke about the guy being someone who'd randomly wandered on stage to check his emails?

I'm such an idiot...I assumed the show would start at 9 & finish at 11, so, er, didn't rush to get there at all & arrived at 8.45 to find Neil already on stage. Can anyone tell me what I missed? I came in just before 'Message To My Girl.'

Wonderful gig, by the way. Not sure why there wasn't an encore, but not complaining.

Oh dear! The bad news is you missed this:

Private Universe
Turn & Run
Only Talking Sense
Amsterdam
Into Temptation
Wherever You Are
Faster Than Light
Last Day of June
Twice if You're Lucky

Thanks Finner79! Really, really wish I'd got there earlier now, if only to hear 'Only Talking Sense' - I love that song.

There was a venue curfew at 10.30 and Neil left the stage around about 10.20 I think - hence no encore...

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Originally posted by Finner79:
As promised, here's a few more:

Amsterdam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oKu3E0Lxa8

can't wait to hear him do this in Amsterdam, all the temptation and the vice indeed

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Love You Til The Day I Die
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6lJZdT_GCw

Great snippet! I hope Neil practices this one, I'm getting my paper plane ready

Thank you so much Finner97!

ah just got homefrom london after my god knows how many hours trip and my housemate told me that whenever i see neil finn (no matter in what format) i always say the same thing: that was the best concert i have never been too. neil is my God.

One thing I would like to add to the thread is how appreciative Neil was of the audience and fans - i lost count how many time he thanked us, and it was genuine thanks and appreciation. it almost bought a tear to my eye.

I'm gonna say it again - that was the bestest Neil experience of my life - happy happy happy.

Sounds like this was a great show -- thanks for all the reviews! I can't wait to go home and watch the clips.

I felt really privileged to be there last night. I thought the new songs sounded amazing. Other personal highlights:

The ‘off the beaten track’ nature of the set list

The following, all on piano: Walking On The Spot, Last Day Of June, Faster Than Light, Wherever You Are, Throw Your Arms Around Me

Beautiful, clear sound. Crystal clear and warm

More spontaneity here than in any other gig I’ve been to

Probably more intimacy too

I still can’t get over the fact it was just him, a piano and a guitar. What a treat

I'd love to see just Neil and a guitar and a piano. A gig so spontaneous would be the ultimate for me.

Thanks for all the youtube goodies. They've been a treat to watch!

Did anyone manage to record Gentle Hum?

thanks for the links Finner79, especially Anytime (one of my favourites) and Amsterdam. Oh to be Julia... you lucky girl, I hope you cherish every moment!

Amazing clips! Thanks so much for all the goodies....wish I could have been there!

From what I've seen, this is very similar to the Largo show in LA for which I would gladly donate a quart of my O- blood to own a DVD of! These youtube clips will have to suffice and they are splendid. Especially glad to hear Twice If You're Lucky back closer to it's roots. I'm up to my ears in 'Elephants' right now. Those who abstain...you shouldn't! It's right there. Neil, a guitar and a piano! Half-Full's dream.

"Sweet dreams, make waves, find bliss." Oh I have!

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Originally posted by StevieP:
I shot some good video for all those Frenz who weren't able to make it, about seven or eight full songs shot from the balcony, sounds great. I'll try to get them up on Youtube at the weekend.

As promised, here's the first two,

Leaps And Bounds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Xj41cqjnsI

Elephants http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH4xrWNVPLo

I'll try to get more up over the weekend.