January 18, 2009

Liam Finn


Video: Liam Finn Second Chance

Born in the early 80s in Melbourne as the son of Neil Finn
(Crowded House), Liam moved to New Zealand with his 
family at a young age. His father's musical career strongly 
influenced Liam in his decision to become a singer. After 
playing with his band Betchadupa for more than 10 years 
in London, Auckland and Melbourne, he recorded his first 
solo album in 2007, named I'll Be Lightning.

Here are two songs of that album, Second Chance and 
Shadow Of Your Man. While Second Chance is one of 
the wickedest, most danceable tunes of the album with 
its high-pitched drumloop, Shadow Of Your Man simply 
plucks your heartstrings. It reminds me of the more 
melancholic Oasis songs, probably Liam's British influence 
during the years he lived in London.

By the end of 2007 I was lucky enough to get tickets for 
his sold-out Auckland show. And I tell you: the guy is crazy. 
He jumps around on stage like a wizard, plays a bit of bass 
here, some guitar there, hits the drums, operates the sampler, 
grabs the mic...it's been an admirable one-man-show.
So, enjoy the tunes but be aware that only on stage you'll 
receive the right impression of his incredible skills as a 
musician. Better go get tickets for his show!




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