Split Enz's Story: Tim Finn Talks About the Band's Rise

This is from Double J.

The topic is music.

Split Enz has many members, including Neil and Tim Finn.

In 1972, two young men from New Zealand started playing music together.

Tim Finn says they wrote two great songs in one night.

Tim Finn talked to Karen Leng on Double J about Split Enz.

They knew their music would be a big part of their lives.

Finn and his friend Phil Judd started Split Enz.

Split Enz is very important in New Zealand pop culture.

It wasn't always easy for them.

They were different, but in a good way.

Some people liked them, but others did not.

They had a small group of fans who loved them.

Not everyone liked Split Enz, and that was okay.

The band wore strange clothes and made unique music.

They appeared on a TV show, but it didn't go well.

The interview was bad, and some people didn't like them.

Their parents were shocked by their appearance.

The band moved to Australia to try their luck.

Their first gig in Australia was not good.

But they found their audience at a smaller show.

A woman told them she had been waiting for their music.

Their first album did well, but then they faced challenges.

Members left the band, and it was hard for Finn.

Finn's brother Neil joined the band.

Neil was a great songwriter and musician.

Neil joined Split Enz in 1977.

One of their biggest hits was 'I Got You'.

Tim knew his brother had written something special.

The song reminds him of a gig in Coolangatta.

They played the song at a sound check, and it was powerful.

Tim was amazed by how good it sounded.

The band was about to become very popular.

Their fans were excited, and it was a great moment.

The Finn brothers have worked together many times.

They make music together every 10 years or so.

They did a project called Woodface, and it was successful.

They also made a Finn album and another one called Everyone Is Here.

Working together is nourishing for the brothers.

Sometimes history repeats itself.

Split Enz is playing shows in Australia and New Zealand.

Tim didn't expect to be doing this again, but it feels right.

They were asked to play a festival, and then they decided to do more shows.

If it didn't feel right, they would have stopped.

Many old friends are still making music, and it's strange but good.

Tim is not shy about performing anymore.

He used to be terrified, but now he's comfortable.

He used to hide behind his look, but now he's confident.

The band's costumes are still an important part of their shows.

Noel Crombie is making new costumes for the band.

The costumes and music work well together.

When they put on the costumes, they become Split Enz.

The future of the band is open, and they might record again.

It won't happen this year, but maybe next year.

Neil has a Crowded House album coming out, and he'll be touring.

There might be some writing and new music in the future.

Split Enz is starting their Australian tour in Melbourne.