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Neil Finn and Roundhead Studios are thrilled to announce a midwinter pick me up…
WATCH ONLINE 7.30pm NZ time each night.
A series of INFINITY SESSIONS to “Make Us Feel Good About Life” (MUFGAL) and bring great music & mirth to the people of New Zealand and beyond.
Neil Finn, The Beths, Dave Dobbyn, Tami Neilson, Don McGlashan, Bic Runga, Tom Scott, Troy Kingi, Tiny Ruins, Reb Fountain, Brett McKenzie and very special guests will perform across 10 individual nights at Roundhead Studios, to a small audience and LIVE STREAMED TO THE WORLD.
13th - 17th August & 20th - 24th August at Roundhead Studio Auckland
5 nights per week
Live Streamed on YouTube / Instagram Live
Limited tickets available for fans to attend (80 pax)
UPDATE 19 AUG: Due to illness, the TAMI NEILSON & DELANEY DAVIDSON session has been rescheduled to TUESDAY 26 AUGUST. Tickets will be refunded to those who can not make the new date via undertheradar.co.nz
Tune into The INFINITY SESSIONS LIVE STREAM. Ten nights over two weeks on YouTube and Facebook Live.
Tickets are sold out for in-person attendance at Roundhead Studios.
INFINITY SESSIONS WINTER 2025 LINE UP
Week 1
Wednesday 13 August
Don McGlashan, Motte, SJD
Thursday 14 August
Neil Finn, Vera Ellen, Tia
Neil’s “She Will Have Her Way” video will be back online soon
Friday 15 August
The Beths, Chelsea Prastiti, Joe Kaptein
Saturday 16 August
Tom Scott, Sarvi, Tom Scott interviews Neil Finn
Sunday 17 August
LEAO, Neil Finn, Hun Lynch
Week 2
Thursday 21 August
Dave Dobbyn, Lawrence Arabia, Tom Lark
Friday 22 August
Bic Runga, CHAII, Ladyhawke
Saturday 23 August
Tiny Ruins, Jazmine Mary, Arli Liberman
Sunday 24 August (Finale)
Troy Kingi, Bret McKenzie & his 9 piece band, Joe Kaptein
Tuesday 26 August (rescheduled from Wed 20th)
Tami Neilson, Ebony Lamb
There were very limited tickets to attend the Infinity Sessions performances at Roundhead Studios. There is no intention nor likelihood of profit from this event, but in the event of a profit or generous donations, they will be directed to the charity Music Helps.
WATCH ONLINE 7.30pm NZ time each night.
These shows are promised to be special. Thank you to the great people at NZ on Air, The Spinoff, APRA, Two Paddocks Wine, Hallertau & Almighty Drinks for their support.
These Infinity Sessions will be an exciting and heartwarming occasion, we hope you can come along / tune in.
INFINITY SESSIONS Monday 17 March 2025
Simon O’Neill; Victoria Kelly; Vera Ellen; LEAO; Neil Finn
INFINITY SESSIONS Saturday 17 August 2024
Deva Mahal; Church & AP; Chaii
Live streamed from Roundhead Studios in Auckland, Aotearoa.
Conductor & Arranger: Victoria Kelly
String Quartet: Miranda Adams, Charmian Keay, Rob Ashworth & Ashley Brown
Recording & Mix Engineer: Paddy Hill
Monitor Engineer: Matt Gunn
Assistant Engineers : De Stevens & Tia Kelly
Production Manager: Jimmy Metherell
DOP: Darryl Ward
Director: Hugh Sundae
INFINITY SESSIONS TUESDAY 28 MAY 2024
Tinariwen
After a sentimental and spectacular opening night on Friday 10th of May featuring Neil Finn, Jimmy Barnes, Reb Fountain, Finn Andrews, Charlie Collins and EJ Barnes, the INFINITY SESSIONS are back and presented a live streaming event from Roundhead Studios on Tuesday 28th of May. A very special performance from the giants of West African blues, TINARIWEN.
This band is dearly loved by musicians and audiences worldwide. This was a night to savour. We were delighted and honoured to have them at Roundhead Studio for a free and exclusive performance, no ads, no paywalls, just pure joy!
Infinity Sessions Friday 10 May 2024
Neil Finn & Friends
Neil Finn, Jimmy Barnes, Reb Fountain, Finn Andrews, Charlie Collins & EJ Barnes
Conductor & Arranger: Victoria Kelly
Violin 1: Jess Hindin, Peau Halapua
Violin 2: Lara Hall, Miyo Yoon
Viola: Joe Harrop, Crystal Lin
Cello: Sarah Spence, Rachel Wells
MC, additional vocals & piano: Jimmy Metherell
Vibes (nothing but constant vibes): De Stevens
Guitar and piano: Dave Khan
Engineer: Paddy Hill
Monitors: Matt Gunn
Studio Assist: Alex Corbett & De Stevens
Livestream produced by Hugh Sundae
NEIL FINN: THE INFINITY SESSIONS
THE MAKING OF 'OUT OF SILENCE'
Week 1: Streamed live from Roundhead Studios, 4 August 2017.
0:01:12 Pablo Vasquez
0:09:55 Gentle Hum
0:15:33 Faster Than Light
0:28:00 Widow’s Peak
0:31:48 Better Be Home Soon
0:39:32 As Sure As I Am (with Nick Seymour)
0:47:17 Independence Day
0:54:06 Ging Gang Goolie
1:00:39 Starman
1:08:49 More Than One Of You (take 1)
1:14:13 More Than One Of You (take 2)
1:23:04 More Than One Of You (take 3)
1:30:30 More Than One Of You (take 4)
1:35:08 The Horny Couch
1:44:51 Love is Emotional
1:51:05 Second Nature
1:56:48 Pablo Vasquez
Pablo Vasquez: Jol Mulholland and Elroy Finn.
Choir: EJ Barnes, Sean Donnelly, Harper Finn, Reb Fountain, Hollie Fullbrook, Victoria Kelly, Don McGlashan, Jimmy Metherell, Sandy Mill, James Milne, Amelia Murray and Samuel Flynn Scott.
Neil Finn: Vocal and keyboard.
Elroy Finn: Guitar.
Yuri Cho: Violin.
Ashley Brown: Cello.
Nick Seymour: Bass guitar on As Sure As I Am.
Engineered by Jordan Stone, and Simon Gooding, assisted by Patrick Hill and Hugh Porter.
Video webstream directed by Hugh Sundae.
Week 2: Streamed live from Roundhead Studios, 11 August 2017.
0:09:40 intro music from Pablo Vasquez
0:14:01 Disembodied Voices
0:19:11 Goin’ Out Of My Head (excerpt)
0:20:41 Angel's Heap
0:24:55 Skype call: Pete Papides and Caitlin Moran in London
0:29:38 Mood Swinging Man
0:33:38 Only Talking Sense
0:39:12 Four Seasons In One Day
0:47:49 Edible Flowers
0:59:21 Alone
1:03:10 Skype call: Liam Finn, Connan Mockasin, Hiromi Oshima and Molly Lewis in Los Angeles.
1:05:04 Fire In Your Belly (Liam Finn)
1:11:20 Forever Dolphin Love (Connan Mockasin)
1:22:42 Second Nature (take 1)
1:28:22 Second Nature (take 2)
1:34:06 Second Nature (take 3)
1:41:35 Second Nature (take 4)
1:48:41 Second Nature (orchestral overdub)
1:57:07 Second Nature (Neil and orchestra only)
2:04:56 Terrorise Me (take 1)
2:08:53 Terrorise Me (take 2)
Pablo Vasquez: Jol Mulholland and Elroy Finn.
Neil Finn: Vocal, guitar & piano
Tim Finn: Vocal, guitar & piano
Elroy Finn: Tea chest bass, bass guitar, percussion & vocals.
The Infinity Orchestra
Victoria Kelly: Conductor and arranger (Edible Flowers arranged for strings by Geoff Maddock.)
Choir: EJ Barnes, Sean Donnelly, Reb Fountain, Hollie Fullbrook, Jimmy Metherell, Sandy Mill, Tama Waipara.
Fire In Your Belly & Forever Dolphin Love:
Liam Finn: guitar, bass & vocal
Molly Lewis: whistling
Connan Mockasin: guitar & vocal
Engineered by Jordan Stone, and Simon Gooding, assisted by Patrick Hill and Hugh Porter.
Video webstream directed by Hugh Sundae.
Week 3: Streamed live from Roundhead Studios, 18 August 2017.
0:01:22 Pablo Vasquez
0:13:26 Last One Standing
0:18:15 What's The Matter With You
0:25:42 Hole in the Ice
0:38:39 Rest of the Day Off
0:43:00 Weather With You (feat. SWIDT)
0:48:25 SWIDT - Player of the Day
0:53:01 Loose Tongue (feat. SWIDT)
0:59:59 You Still Got It (feat. James Milne and EJ Barnes)
1:07:07 Lara's Theme from Dr. Zhivago
1:11:48 Serious in Love
1:16:45 Mind Over Matter
1:22:00 Skype call: Jimmy & Jane Barnes
1:26:29 Shark Attack (feat. Jimmy Barnes)
1:29:46 I Got You
1:36:07 Chameleon Days (feat. SWIDT)
Pablo Vasquez: Jol Mulholland and Elroy Finn.
Neil Finn: Vocal & guitar.
Delaney Davidson: Guitar.
Elroy Finn: Drums.
James Milne: Bass & vocal.
Finn Scholes: Keyboards & trumpet.
EJ Barnes: Vocal.
Hollie Fulbrook: Backing vocal.
Jimmy Metherell: Backing vocal & guitar.
Sandy Mill: Backing vocal & percussion.
Amelia Murray: Backing vocal & guitar.
Harper Finn: Backing vocal.
Special guests: SWIDT & Jimmy Barnes.
Week 4: Streamed live from Roundhead Studios, 25 August 2017.
0:00:00 set up and tuning
0:23:26 Introduction
0:27:35 Second Nature (take 6)
0:36:42 Second Nature (take 7 - no woodwind and brass)
0:44:25 More Than One Of You (take 5)
0:50:40 More Than One Of You (take 6)
0:57:24 Terrorize Me (take 1)
1:04:52 Terrorize Me (take 2)
1:15:08 Terrorize Me (take 3)
1:21:53 Terrorize Me (take 4)
1:33:10 Alone (take 1)
1:38:39 Alone (take 2)
1:48:24 Widow's Peak (take 1)
1:55:35 Widow's Peak (take 2)
2:00:05 Widow's Peak (take 3)
2:05:15 Widow’s Peak (ending - orchestra only)
2:06:45 intermission
2:38:45 introduction to Serious In Love
2:41:49 Serious In Love (take 1)
2:50:45 Chameleon Days (take 1)
2:57:55 Chameleon Days (take 2)
3:09:23 Independence Day (take 1)
3:14:32 Independence Day (take 2)
3:25:30 The Law Is Always On Your Side (take 1)
3:34:42 The Law Is Always On Your Side (take 2)
3:39:00 The Law Is Always On Your Side (take 3)
3:44:54 Love Is Emotional (take 1)
3:49:48 Love Is Emotional (take 2)
3:55:00 Love is Emotional (take 3)
4:02:30 I Know Different (take 1)
4:09:10 I Know Different (take 2)
4:16:20 I Know Different (take 3)
Neil Finn: Vocal & piano
Tim Finn:
Elroy Finn: Bass & guitar.
Liam Finn: Drums.
The Infinity Orchestra
Victoria Kelly: Conductor and orchestra arrangements.
String composition: Victoria Kelly and Neil Finn.
Choir: EJ Barnes, Sean Donnelly, Harper Finn, Reb Fountain, Hollie Fullbrook, Victoria Kelly, Don McGlashan, Jimmy Metherell, Sandy Mill, James Milne, Amelia Murray and Samuel Flynn Scott.
Choir director: David Squire.
Drum programming: Liam Finn, Elroy Finn and Simon Gooding.
Produced by Neil Finn and Liam Finn.
Engineered by Jordan Stone, and Simon Gooding, assisted by Patrick Hill and Hugh Porter.
Video webstream directed by Hugh Sundae.