Farewell to the World
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Farewell to the World is a 1996 concert by rock group Crowded House
Crowded House
Crowded House are a rock band, formed in Melbourne, Australia and led by New Zealand singer-songwriter Neil Finn. Finn is the primary songwriter and creative director of the band, having led it through several incarnations, drawing members from New Zealand , Australia and the United States...

. The concert was recorded on the outside footsteps of the famed Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in the Australian city of Sydney. It was conceived and largely built by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, finally opening in 1973 after a long gestation starting with his competition-winning design in 1957...

 as a charity event to raise funds for the Sydney Children's Hospital
Sydney Children's Hospital
Sydney Children's Hospital is an Australian children's hospital located in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales.On 1 July 2010 it became part of the newly formed 'Sydney Children's Hospital Network incorporating the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children'.The Sydney Children's Hospital is...

. The event was originally scheduled to occur on the night of the 23 November 1996, however was delayed one day due to rain. The concert was to be the last that the group played as the group announced their dissolution months earlier. The concert was the first ever to be performed on the footsteps of the Opera House and attracted a crowd of greater than 100,000 people, with some estimates of 250,000 people in attendance. Since then, several concerts have been performed there such as the Mushroom Records
Mushroom Records
Mushroom Records is an Australian recoJrd company formed by Michael Gudinski and Ray Evans in Melbourne in 1972. After its sale in 1998, it merged into Festival Mushroom Records. From 2005 to 2009, it is one of the record labels operated by Warner Bros...

 anniversary celebration and every Australian Idol
Australian Idol
Australian Idol is a Logie Award-winning Australian singing competition, which began its first season on July 2003 and ended its run in November 2009. As part of the Idol franchise, Australian Idol originated from the reality program Pop Idol, which was created by British entertainment executive...

 year finale dually uses the outdoor as well as the indoor of the Opera House.

The concert was originally aired on Network Ten
Network Ten
Network Ten , is one of Australia's three major commercial television networks. Owned-and-operated stations can be found in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, while affiliates extend the network to cover most of the country...

 in Australia in November 1996 however this performance was incomplete as it did not include five songs performed from the concert due to time constraints. In December 1996, the group released the concert on VHS which included some press coverage of the band's breakup and the concert. The VHS version contained all of the same songs as the television version other than "Weather with You
Weather with You
"Weather with You" is a 1991 song by rock group Crowded House. It was the third and most successful single released from the group's third studio album Woodface, reaching top fifty charts in six countries with a peak of #7 in the United Kingdom....

," which was replaced by the fan favourite song "Hole In the River."

The CD and DVD of the concert were released in November 2006 as a ten year anniversary of the original concert. These versions were remastered and the DVD included all previous footage from the VHS but also added an interview with Neil Finn
Neil Finn
Neil Mullane Finn, OBE is a New Zealand Pop recording artist. Along with his brother Tim Finn, he was the co-frontman for Split Enz and is now frontman for Crowded House...

 by Jana Wendt
Jana Wendt
-Early life:Wendt was born to Czech parents who emigrated to Australia in 1949, and was educated at the University of Melbourne.-Career:Wendt's television career began as a news presenter for ATV-10 evening news...

 on Channel Nine
Nine Network
The Nine Network , is an Australian television network with headquarters based in Willoughby, a suburb located on the North Shore of Sydney. For 50 years since television's inception in Australia, between 1956 and 2006, it was the most watched television network in Australia...

's Sunday program. All of the songs were included on the DVD and CD release, including those omitted previously and the sound (and, for DVD, picture) was digitally remastered.

The concert included many of Crowded House's most famous hits and many fan favourites also. The supporting bands were You Am I
You Am I
You Am I are an Australian alternative rock band, fronted by vocalist/guitarist and main songwriter Tim Rogers. They were the first Australian band to have three albums successively debut at #1 on the ARIA Charts, and are renowned for their live performances.-History:Tim Rogers formed the first...

 followed by Powderfinger
Powderfinger
Powderfinger was an Australian rock band that formed in Brisbane in 1989. From 1992 until their breakup the band lineup consisted of vocalist Bernard Fanning, guitarists Darren Middleton and Ian Haug, bassist John Collins, and drummer Jon Coghill....

. Powderfinger released their performance also with selected versions of their album Internationalist
Internationalist (album)
Internationalist is the third studio album by Australian alternative rock band, Powderfinger. The album was released on 7 September 1998 and was often labelled Powderfinger's most adventurous work, with greater experimentation than in previous works....

.

As the album was to be the final performance by the group, they called upon previous members Tim Finn
Tim Finn
Brian Timothy "Tim" Finn, OBE is a New Zealand singer and musician. Finn is most known for his music with New Zealand 1970s and 1980s rock group Split Enz, and later for his solo work, a temporary membership in his brother Neil's band Crowded House and his joint efforts with Neil Finn as the Finn...

 and tour drummer Peter Jones
Peter Jones (drummer)
Peter Jones is a Liverpool-born Australian session drummer, who replaced Paul Hester in Crowded House. After the band split up, he played in Deadstar with Caroline Kennedy and Nick Seymour. Other bands he has been in are, Harem Scarem, Stove Top and is currently the durmmer for the Melbourne rock...

 to play for a small portion of the setlist. Drummer Paul Hester
Paul Hester
Paul Newell Hester was an Australian musician and television personality; he was the drummer for the related bands Split Enz and Crowded House.-The early years:...

, though he had previously left the band while on tour, was considered a member of the band again for the performance, as he had been a member for the majority of the group's tenure.

Track listings

  1. "Mean to Me
    Mean to Me (Crowded House song)
    "Mean to Me" is a 1986 song by rock group Crowded House. It was the first single the band ever released. The single was only released as a 7" vinyl single. It was released two weeks prior to the group's debut album, Crowded House, and appears on the album...

    " – 4:11
  2. "World Where You Live
    World Where You Live
    "World Where You Live" is a 1986 song by rock group Crowded House. It was the second single from the group's debut album Crowded House. Though it was the second single, "World Where You Live" was the first internationally released single, as the first single "Mean To Me" was only released in...

    " – 3:33
  3. "When You Come
    When You Come
    "When You Come" is a song by rock group Crowded House and was released in August 1988 on Capitol Records as the second Australian single from their second album Temple of Low Men. The song peaked at #27 on the ARIA Singles Chart. Both B sides, "Something So Strong" and "Better Be Home Soon" were...

    " – 5:54
  4. "Fall at Your Feet
    Fall at Your Feet
    "Fall at Your Feet" is a 1991 song by rock group Crowded House from their 1991 album Woodface. It is the only song written solely by the group's leader Neil Finn from Woodface that was released as a single as all other singles from the album were cowritten by Finn with his brother Tim Finn...

    " – 3:25
  5. "Better Be Home Soon
    Better Be Home Soon
    "Better Be Home Soon" is a 1988 song written by Neil Finn and performed by New Zealand/Australian band Crowded House. The song was released as a single in July 1988 by Capitol Records. It performed modestly on both the American and British charts, but managed to peak at number two on the...

    " – 4:43
  6. "Distant Sun
    Distant Sun
    "Distant Sun" is a 1993 song by rock group Crowded House. It was the first single released from the group's fourth studio album Together Alone...

    " – 4:51
  7. "Locked Out
    Locked Out
    "Locked Out" is a 1993 song by rock group Crowded House, from the group's fourth studio album Together Alone. It was released as a single in December 1993 and was part of the soundtrack to the American film Reality Bites. It was the most successful single from Together Alone, reaching #12 in the UK...

    " – 3:49
  8. "Something So Strong
    Something So Strong
    "Something So Strong" is a rock song written by Neil Finn and performed by the band Crowded House for their debut album Crowded House. It was released as the album's final single. The song lends its title to the book Something So Strong by Australian biographer Chris Bourke, which catalogues the...

    " – 3:51
  9. "Italian Plastic" – 3:51
  10. "Weather with You
    Weather with You
    "Weather with You" is a 1991 song by rock group Crowded House. It was the third and most successful single released from the group's third studio album Woodface, reaching top fifty charts in six countries with a peak of #7 in the United Kingdom....

    " – 5:22
  11. "Fingers of Love
    Fingers of Love
    "Fingers of Love" is a 1994 song by rock group Crowded House from the group's fourth studio album Together Alone. It was released as a single in May 1994 and peaked at number 25 on the UK Singles Chart....

    " – 5:35
  12. "In My Command" – 4:26
  13. "Throw Your Arms Around Me
    Throw Your Arms Around Me
    -Personnel:Hunters & Collectors members*John Archer — bass guitar*Geoffrey Crosby — keyboards*Douglas Falconer — drums*John 'Jack' Howard — trumpet*Mark Seymour — vocals, lead guitar*Michael Waters — trombone...

    " – 2:57
  14. "Don't Dream It's Over
    Don't Dream It's Over
    -12": Capitol / 12CL 438 United Kingdom :* also available on CD and MC-Personnel:*Neil Finn: Vocals and guitar*Nick Seymour: Bass guitar*Paul Hester: Drums and backing vocals*Mitchell Froom: Keyboards-Release history:- Charts :...

    " – 6:22


DVD

  1. "Mean to Me
    Mean to Me (Crowded House song)
    "Mean to Me" is a 1986 song by rock group Crowded House. It was the first single the band ever released. The single was only released as a 7" vinyl single. It was released two weeks prior to the group's debut album, Crowded House, and appears on the album...

    " – 4:11
  2. "World Where You Live
    World Where You Live
    "World Where You Live" is a 1986 song by rock group Crowded House. It was the second single from the group's debut album Crowded House. Though it was the second single, "World Where You Live" was the first internationally released single, as the first single "Mean To Me" was only released in...

    " – 3:33
  3. "When You Come
    When You Come
    "When You Come" is a song by rock group Crowded House and was released in August 1988 on Capitol Records as the second Australian single from their second album Temple of Low Men. The song peaked at #27 on the ARIA Singles Chart. Both B sides, "Something So Strong" and "Better Be Home Soon" were...

    " – 5:54
  4. "Private Universe
    Private Universe
    "Private Universe" is a 1993 song by rock group Crowded House from the group's fourth studio album Together Alone. It was released as a single in October 1994...

    " – 5:35
  5. "Four Seasons In One Day
    Four Seasons in One Day
    "Four Seasons in One Day" is a 1992 single released by rock group Crowded House. It was co-written by Neil Finn and brother Tim Finn, originally intended for their debut Finn Brothers album, however was moved onto the Woodface project as the two projects amalgamated. The song reached #26 on the UK...

    " – 2:54
  6. "Fall at Your Feet
    Fall at Your Feet
    "Fall at Your Feet" is a 1991 song by rock group Crowded House from their 1991 album Woodface. It is the only song written solely by the group's leader Neil Finn from Woodface that was released as a single as all other singles from the album were cowritten by Finn with his brother Tim Finn...

    " – 3:25
  7. "Whispers and Moans" – 4:30
  8. "Hole In the River" – 6:47
  9. "Better Be Home Soon
    Better Be Home Soon
    "Better Be Home Soon" is a 1988 song written by Neil Finn and performed by New Zealand/Australian band Crowded House. The song was released as a single in July 1988 by Capitol Records. It performed modestly on both the American and British charts, but managed to peak at number two on the...

    " – 4:43
  10. "Pineapple Head
    Pineapple Head
    "Pineapple Head" is a 1993 song by rock group Crowded House from the group's fourth studio album Together Alone. It was released as a single in October 1994.The song was later included on the group's greatest hits compilation Recurring Dream...

    " – 4:04
  11. "Distant Sun
    Distant Sun
    "Distant Sun" is a 1993 song by rock group Crowded House. It was the first single released from the group's fourth studio album Together Alone...

    " – 4:51
  12. "Into Temptation" – 4:49
  13. "Everything Is Good For You
    Everything Is Good for You
    "Everything Is Good for You" is a 1996 song by rock group Crowded House. It was the first single released from the group's greatest hits compilation Recurring Dream. It features Pearl Jam lead vocalist Eddie Vedder performing backing vocals. It peaked at number ten on the Australian ARIA Singles...

    " – 4:09
  14. "Locked Out
    Locked Out
    "Locked Out" is a 1993 song by rock group Crowded House, from the group's fourth studio album Together Alone. It was released as a single in December 1993 and was part of the soundtrack to the American film Reality Bites. It was the most successful single from Together Alone, reaching #12 in the UK...

    " – 3:49
  15. "Something So Strong
    Something So Strong
    "Something So Strong" is a rock song written by Neil Finn and performed by the band Crowded House for their debut album Crowded House. It was released as the album's final single. The song lends its title to the book Something So Strong by Australian biographer Chris Bourke, which catalogues the...

    " – 3:51
  16. "Sister Madly" – 4:54
  17. "Italian Plastic" – 3:51
  18. "Weather with You
    Weather with You
    "Weather with You" is a 1991 song by rock group Crowded House. It was the third and most successful single released from the group's third studio album Woodface, reaching top fifty charts in six countries with a peak of #7 in the United Kingdom....

    " – 5:22
  19. "It's Only Natural" – 5:07
  20. "There Goes God" – 4:54
  21. "Fingers of Love
    Fingers of Love
    "Fingers of Love" is a 1994 song by rock group Crowded House from the group's fourth studio album Together Alone. It was released as a single in May 1994 and peaked at number 25 on the UK Singles Chart....

    " – 5:35
  22. "In My Command" – 4:26
  23. "Throw Your Arms Around Me
    Throw Your Arms Around Me
    -Personnel:Hunters & Collectors members*John Archer — bass guitar*Geoffrey Crosby — keyboards*Douglas Falconer — drums*John 'Jack' Howard — trumpet*Mark Seymour — vocals, lead guitar*Michael Waters — trombone...

    " – 2:57
  24. "Don't Dream It's Over
    Don't Dream It's Over
    -12": Capitol / 12CL 438 United Kingdom :* also available on CD and MC-Personnel:*Neil Finn: Vocals and guitar*Nick Seymour: Bass guitar*Paul Hester: Drums and backing vocals*Mitchell Froom: Keyboards-Release history:- Charts :...

    " – 6:22
    Credits (within "Don't Dream It's Over" track)


Disc 1

  1. "Mean to Me
    Mean to Me (Crowded House song)
    "Mean to Me" is a 1986 song by rock group Crowded House. It was the first single the band ever released. The single was only released as a 7" vinyl single. It was released two weeks prior to the group's debut album, Crowded House, and appears on the album...

    " – 4:11
  2. "World Where You Live
    World Where You Live
    "World Where You Live" is a 1986 song by rock group Crowded House. It was the second single from the group's debut album Crowded House. Though it was the second single, "World Where You Live" was the first internationally released single, as the first single "Mean To Me" was only released in...

    " – 3:33
  3. "When You Come
    When You Come
    "When You Come" is a song by rock group Crowded House and was released in August 1988 on Capitol Records as the second Australian single from their second album Temple of Low Men. The song peaked at #27 on the ARIA Singles Chart. Both B sides, "Something So Strong" and "Better Be Home Soon" were...

    " – 5:54
  4. "Private Universe
    Private Universe
    "Private Universe" is a 1993 song by rock group Crowded House from the group's fourth studio album Together Alone. It was released as a single in October 1994...

    " – 5:35
  5. "Four Seasons in One Day
    Four Seasons in One Day
    "Four Seasons in One Day" is a 1992 single released by rock group Crowded House. It was co-written by Neil Finn and brother Tim Finn, originally intended for their debut Finn Brothers album, however was moved onto the Woodface project as the two projects amalgamated. The song reached #26 on the UK...

    " – 2:55
  6. "Fall at Your Feet
    Fall at Your Feet
    "Fall at Your Feet" is a 1991 song by rock group Crowded House from their 1991 album Woodface. It is the only song written solely by the group's leader Neil Finn from Woodface that was released as a single as all other singles from the album were cowritten by Finn with his brother Tim Finn...

    " – 3:26
  7. "Whispers & Moans" – 4:30
  8. "Hole In the River" – 6:48
  9. "Better Be Home Soon
    Better Be Home Soon
    "Better Be Home Soon" is a 1988 song written by Neil Finn and performed by New Zealand/Australian band Crowded House. The song was released as a single in July 1988 by Capitol Records. It performed modestly on both the American and British charts, but managed to peak at number two on the...

    " – 4:44
  10. "Pineapple Head
    Pineapple Head
    "Pineapple Head" is a 1993 song by rock group Crowded House from the group's fourth studio album Together Alone. It was released as a single in October 1994.The song was later included on the group's greatest hits compilation Recurring Dream...

    " – 4:04
  11. "Distant Sun
    Distant Sun
    "Distant Sun" is a 1993 song by rock group Crowded House. It was the first single released from the group's fourth studio album Together Alone...

    " – 4:52
  12. "Into Temptation" – 4:50
  13. "Everything Is Good For You
    Everything Is Good for You
    "Everything Is Good for You" is a 1996 song by rock group Crowded House. It was the first single released from the group's greatest hits compilation Recurring Dream. It features Pearl Jam lead vocalist Eddie Vedder performing backing vocals. It peaked at number ten on the Australian ARIA Singles...

    " – 4:10

Disc 2

  1. "Locked Out
    Locked Out
    "Locked Out" is a 1993 song by rock group Crowded House, from the group's fourth studio album Together Alone. It was released as a single in December 1993 and was part of the soundtrack to the American film Reality Bites. It was the most successful single from Together Alone, reaching #12 in the UK...

    " – 3:49
  2. "Something So Strong
    Something So Strong
    "Something So Strong" is a rock song written by Neil Finn and performed by the band Crowded House for their debut album Crowded House. It was released as the album's final single. The song lends its title to the book Something So Strong by Australian biographer Chris Bourke, which catalogues the...

    " – 3:51
  3. "Sister Madly
    Sister Madly
    "Sister Madly" is a 1988 song by rock group Crowded House. It was the fourth single from the group's second album Temple of Low Men.The song contains a solo by guitarist Richard Thompson....

    " – 4:54
  4. "Italian Plastic" – 3:52
  5. "Weather with You
    Weather with You
    "Weather with You" is a 1991 song by rock group Crowded House. It was the third and most successful single released from the group's third studio album Woodface, reaching top fifty charts in six countries with a peak of #7 in the United Kingdom....

    " – 5:22
  6. "It's Only Natural" – 5:08
  7. "There Goes God" – 4:54
  8. "Fingers of Love
    Fingers of Love
    "Fingers of Love" is a 1994 song by rock group Crowded House from the group's fourth studio album Together Alone. It was released as a single in May 1994 and peaked at number 25 on the UK Singles Chart....

    " – 5:36
  9. "In My Command" – 4:27
  10. "Throw Your Arms Around Me
    Throw Your Arms Around Me
    -Personnel:Hunters & Collectors members*John Archer — bass guitar*Geoffrey Crosby — keyboards*Douglas Falconer — drums*John 'Jack' Howard — trumpet*Mark Seymour — vocals, lead guitar*Michael Waters — trombone...

    " (Hunters & Collectors cover) – 2:58
  11. "Don't Dream It's Over
    Don't Dream It's Over
    -12": Capitol / 12CL 438 United Kingdom :* also available on CD and MC-Personnel:*Neil Finn: Vocals and guitar*Nick Seymour: Bass guitar*Paul Hester: Drums and backing vocals*Mitchell Froom: Keyboards-Release history:- Charts :...

    " – 6:23

Special features

The 1996 VHS release of Farewell to the World featured a twenty minute documentary entitled Planning the Event and a white Crowded House T-shirt with an erupting volcano and an evil eye
Evil eye
The evil eye is a look that is believed by many cultures to be able to cause injury or bad luck for the person at whom it is directed for reasons of envy or dislike...

 flying out of the top (the overall image resembles the Reversed USA Great Seal).

The 2006 DVD re-release did not include the T-shirt, however did include the documentary, along with a Channel Seven interview with Neil Finn
Neil Finn
Neil Mullane Finn, OBE is a New Zealand Pop recording artist. Along with his brother Tim Finn, he was the co-frontman for Split Enz and is now frontman for Crowded House...

, a new documentary featuring interviews with Finn and Nick Seymour
Nick Seymour
Nick Seymour is a musician, painter, and record producer. He is best known for being the bass guitarist in the Australasian rock group Crowded House and brother to Mark Seymour of another successful group; Hunters and Collectors.- Biography :Born in Benalla, Victoria, Australia, Seymour studied...

, Michael Chugg, the event coordinator and many other participants.

The DVD also featured remastered audio and adaptation to 5.1 stereo surround, anamorphic 16:9 ratio widescreen display, an audio commentary with Finn, Seymour and Mark Hart
Mark Hart
Mark Hart , is a multi-instrumentalist best known for his participation as a member of Supertramp and Crowded House....

, a photo gallery of the concert and a full discography listing of the band up to 1999.

Disc two also includes three demos recorded by the band at various points: "Spirit of the Stairs" (during the disc two credits), and "Italian Plastic" and "Instinct" (during the photo montage).
Special feature With VHS? With DVD?
T-Shirt Yes No
Original audio mix Yes Yes
Planning the Event Yes Yes
Channel Seven Neil Finn Interview No Yes
Audio commentary No Yes
DTS 5.1 audio No Yes
16:9 display No Yes
Photo gallery No Yes
Crowded House discography No Yes

Crowded House

  • Neil Finn
    Neil Finn
    Neil Mullane Finn, OBE is a New Zealand Pop recording artist. Along with his brother Tim Finn, he was the co-frontman for Split Enz and is now frontman for Crowded House...

    Vocals, guitar and piano
  • Nick Seymour
    Nick Seymour
    Nick Seymour is a musician, painter, and record producer. He is best known for being the bass guitarist in the Australasian rock group Crowded House and brother to Mark Seymour of another successful group; Hunters and Collectors.- Biography :Born in Benalla, Victoria, Australia, Seymour studied...

    Bass guitars and backing vocals
  • Mark Hart
    Mark Hart
    Mark Hart , is a multi-instrumentalist best known for his participation as a member of Supertramp and Crowded House....

    Guitars, Electric twelve-string guitar
    Electric twelve-string guitar
    The electric twelve-string guitar is an electric guitar with twelve strings in six courses.Both semi-acoustic and solid-body versions exist.-Makers and models:* Fender Musical Instruments Corporation:** Fender Stratocaster XII....

    , keyboards and backing vocals
  • Paul Hester
    Paul Hester
    Paul Newell Hester was an Australian musician and television personality; he was the drummer for the related bands Split Enz and Crowded House.-The early years:...

    Drums, percussion and backing vocals

Additional musicians

  • Tim Finn
    Tim Finn
    Brian Timothy "Tim" Finn, OBE is a New Zealand singer and musician. Finn is most known for his music with New Zealand 1970s and 1980s rock group Split Enz, and later for his solo work, a temporary membership in his brother Neil's band Crowded House and his joint efforts with Neil Finn as the Finn...

    Vocals and guitar ("Weather with You
    Weather with You
    "Weather with You" is a 1991 song by rock group Crowded House. It was the third and most successful single released from the group's third studio album Woodface, reaching top fifty charts in six countries with a peak of #7 in the United Kingdom....

    " and "It's Only Natural" only)
  • Peter Jones
    Peter Jones (drummer)
    Peter Jones is a Liverpool-born Australian session drummer, who replaced Paul Hester in Crowded House. After the band split up, he played in Deadstar with Caroline Kennedy and Nick Seymour. Other bands he has been in are, Harem Scarem, Stove Top and is currently the durmmer for the Melbourne rock...

    Drums and backing vocals ("Sister Madly
    Sister Madly
    "Sister Madly" is a 1988 song by rock group Crowded House. It was the fourth single from the group's second album Temple of Low Men.The song contains a solo by guitarist Richard Thompson....

    " only)
  • Jules Bowen
    Keyboards

Non performing personnel

  • Noel Crombie
    Noel Crombie
    Noel Crombie is a New Zealand singer and former member of the band Split Enz. He fulfilled multiple roles including costume and hair designer, percussionist, album cover designer, and music video director...

     – Set/stage design
  • Sharon Chai – Cover design
  • Reg Mombassa
    Reg Mombassa
    Reg Mombassa is the pseudonym of Chris O'Doherty, a New Zealand born artist and musician. Resident in Australia, he is as well known there for his musical exploits — founder and former member of the popular Australian band Mental As Anything and member of Dog Trumpet - as he is for his art...

    – Cover element design (with Seymour)
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