The Sun Came Out
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The Sun Came Out is a charity studio album released on 31 August 2009 by New Zealand
singer/songwriter Neil Finn
for the benefit of Oxfam
. The album was recorded at Neil Finn's Roundhead Studios
and is a follow up to the 7 Worlds Collide
live album of 2001. Contributors to the project include 2001 alumni Johnny Marr
, Ed O'Brien
, Sebastian Steinberg
, Phil Selway
, Lisa Germano
, Tim Finn
and Liam Finn
; as well as Don McGlashan
, Bic Runga
, Glenn Richards
, KT Tunstall
and Wilco
members Jeff Tweedy
, John Stirratt
, Glenn Kotche
and Pat Sansone
.
The album was produced by Jim Scott and Neil Finn with additional production by Neil Baldock and is available as a single CD or as a double CD edition.
The official website link is http://www.7worldscollide.com.
bassist John Stirratt
, in an interview with NZPA:
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A film with the same name, which was made during the 20-day studio production and includes footage from a live performance in Auckland, had its world premiere on February 9, 2010 at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
singer/songwriter 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...
for the benefit of Oxfam
Oxfam
Oxfam is an international confederation of 15 organizations working in 98 countries worldwide to find lasting solutions to poverty and related injustice around the world. In all Oxfam’s actions, the ultimate goal is to enable people to exercise their rights and manage their own lives...
. The album was recorded at Neil Finn's Roundhead Studios
Roundhead Studios
Roundhead Studios is an Auckland-based sound recording studio owned by singer-songwriter Neil Finn. It was officially opened in June 2007, however by the time of its opening, several international artists had already used it whilst the studio was either in construction or receiving finishing...
and is a follow up to the 7 Worlds Collide
7 Worlds Collide
7 Worlds Collide is a musical project by New Zealand singer/songwriter, Neil Finn. The project brings together Finn and other musicians in support of charity....
live album of 2001. Contributors to the project include 2001 alumni Johnny Marr
Johnny Marr
Johnny Marr is an English musician and songwriter. Marr rose to fame in the 1980s as the guitarist in The Smiths, with whom he formed a prolific songwriting partnership with Morrissey. Marr has been a member of Electronic, The The, and Modest Mouse...
, Ed O'Brien
Ed O'Brien
Edward John O'Brien is an English musician, songwriter and guitarist for the rock band Radiohead. He is also responsible for harmony vocals during live concerts and on many tracks from the band's albums...
, Sebastian Steinberg
Sebastian Steinberg
Sebastian Steinberg is an American bass player, best known for his work in the band Soul Coughing.- Biography :Steinberg played with Soul Coughing throughout the band's entire history, from 1992–2000. He also recorded and performed with guitarist Marc Ribot and appeared on William Shatner's 2004...
, Phil Selway
Phil Selway
Philip James "Phil" "The Graf" Selway is an English musician and songwriter, best known as the drummer of English rock group Radiohead. He also drums and provides backing vocals, along with occasional guitar and lead vocals, for 7 Worlds Collide...
, Lisa Germano
Lisa Germano
Lisa Germano is an American singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has released seven albums featuring her often-hushed vocal style, confessional lyrics, and distinctive violin. Her 1994 album Geek the Girl received widespread critical acclaim, including being featured as a top album of...
, 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 Liam Finn
Liam Finn
Liam Mullane Finn is a New Zealand musician and songwriter. Born in Australia, he moved to New Zealand as a child...
; as well as Don McGlashan
Don McGlashan
Don McGlashan is a New Zealand musician and songwriter who has been a member of bands such as The Plague, From Scratch, The Whizz Kids, Blam Blam Blam, The Front Lawn, The Mutton Birds and, from 2009, The Bellbirds. He composed several pieces for the Limbs Dance Company...
, Bic Runga
Bic Runga
Briolette Kah Bic Runga MNZM is a New Zealand pop recording artist whose first solo album, Drive, debuted at number one on the New Zealand RIANZ charts. She has since become one of the highest-selling New Zealand artists in recent history...
, Glenn Richards
Glenn Richards
Glenn Anthony Richards is the mainstay guitarist singer-songwriter for the Australian rock band Augie March.-Early years:Richards was born in Shepparton, Victoria...
, KT Tunstall
KT Tunstall
Kate Victoria "KT" Tunstall is a Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist from St Andrews, Scotland. She broke into the public eye with a 2004 live solo performance of her song "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" on Later... with Jools Holland...
and Wilco
Wilco
Wilco is an American alternative rock band based in Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 1994 by the remaining members of alternative country group Uncle Tupelo following singer Jay Farrar's departure. Wilco's lineup has changed frequently, with only singer Jeff Tweedy and bassist John...
members Jeff Tweedy
Jeff Tweedy
Jeffrey Scot "Jeff" Tweedy is an American songwriter, musician and leader of the band Wilco. Tweedy joined rockabilly band The Plebes with high school friend Jay Farrar in the early 1980s, but Tweedy's musical interests caused one of Farrar's brothers to quit...
, John Stirratt
John Stirratt
John Stirratt is the bassist and multi-instrumentalist for Wilco, and The Autumn Defense.Stirratt was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 26, 1967 and grew up in nearby Mandeville. He attended Mandeville High School and the University of Mississippi...
, Glenn Kotche
Glenn Kotche
Glenn Kotche is an American drummer and composer, best known for his involvement in the band Wilco. He was named the 41st greatest drummer of all time by Gigwise in 2008.Prior to working with Wilco, Kotche released a four-track album...
and Pat Sansone
Pat Sansone
Pat Sansone is a multi-instrumentalist in the rock bands Wilco and The Autumn Defense.Sansone was born in Meridian, Mississippi...
.
The album was produced by Jim Scott and Neil Finn with additional production by Neil Baldock and is available as a single CD or as a double CD edition.
The official website link is http://www.7worldscollide.com.
Wilco's involvement
According to WilcoWilco
Wilco is an American alternative rock band based in Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 1994 by the remaining members of alternative country group Uncle Tupelo following singer Jay Farrar's departure. Wilco's lineup has changed frequently, with only singer Jeff Tweedy and bassist John...
bassist John Stirratt
John Stirratt
John Stirratt is the bassist and multi-instrumentalist for Wilco, and The Autumn Defense.Stirratt was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 26, 1967 and grew up in nearby Mandeville. He attended Mandeville High School and the University of Mississippi...
, in an interview with NZPA:
Neil Finn came to us backstage when we were playing in Chicago in 2008 and he had just had the idea of doing another 7 Worlds Collide and invited us soon after that. I think he got introduced to [us] through his kids and ... he thought we would be a good fit.
It was wonderful, Neil was amazing; there are not many guys who can oversee a project like that. First of all he owns a studio that has three functioning rooms in it with all the stuff. Not many people could have done that, and Neil is one and maybe (Paul) McCartney
Paul McCartneySir James Paul McCartney, MBE, Hon RAM, FRCM is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. Formerly of The Beatles and Wings , McCartney is listed in Guinness World Records as the "most successful musician and composer in popular music history", with 60 gold discs and sales of 100...
would be the other guy who could maybe do something like that.
We had sketched [the album] out very well [before arriving in New Zealand]...but obviously the fact that we did do it so fast is probably representative of New Zealand because we were all really relaxed and were having a lot of fun.
Single CD
| # | Title | Writer(s) | Vocals | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Too Blue" | Johnny Marr, Jeff Tweedy | Johnny Marr, Neil Finn | 4:01 |
| 2. | "You Never Know" | Jeff Tweedy | Jeff Tweedy | 4:18 |
| 3. | "Little by Little" | Sharon Finn, Neil Finn | Sharon Finn, Neil Finn | 3:18 |
| 4. | "Learn to Crawl" | Ed O'Brien, Johnny Marr, Liam Finn, Neil Finn | Neil Finn, Liam Finn | 4:59 |
| 5. | "Girl, Make Your Own Mind Up" | Don McGlashan | Don McGlashan | 5:29 |
| 6. | "Hazel Black" | KT Tunstall, Neil Finn | KT Tunstall | 3:46 |
| 7. | "Red Wine Bottle" | Liam Finn, Chris Garland, Johnny Marr | Liam Finn | 4:26 |
| 8. | "Black Silk Ribbon" | KT Tunstall, Bic Runga | KT Tunstall, Bic Runga | 3:48 |
| 9. | "Run in the Dust" | Johnny Marr | Johnny Marr | 4:22 |
| 10. | "The Ties That Bind Us" | Phil Selway | Phil Selway | 3:22 |
| 11. | "What Could Have Been" | Jeff Tweedy | Jeff Tweedy | 3:39 |
| 12. | "Duxton Blues" | Glenn Richards | Glenn Richards | 3:35 |
| 13. | "Reptile" | Lisa Germano | Lisa Germano | 3:55 |
Disc one
| # | Title | Writer(s) | Vocals | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Too Blue" | Johnny Marr, Jeff Tweedy | Johnny Marr, Neil Finn | 4:01 |
| 2. | "You Never Know" | Jeff Tweedy | Jeff Tweedy | 4:18 |
| 3. | "Little by Little" | Sharon Finn, Neil Finn | Sharon Finn, Neil Finn | 3:18 |
| 4. | "Learn to Crawl" | Ed O'Brien, Johnny Marr, Liam Finn, Neil Finn | Neil Finn, Liam Finn | 4:59 |
| 5. | "Black Silk Ribbon" | KT Tunstall, Bic Runga | KT Tunstall, Bic Runga | 3:48 |
| 6. | "Girl, Make Your Own Mind Up" | Don McGlashan | Don McGlashan | 5:29 |
| 7. | "Run in the Dust" | Johnny Marr | Johnny Marr | 4:22 |
| 8. | "Red Wine Bottle" | Liam Finn, Chris Garland, Johnny Marr | Liam Finn | 4:26 |
| 9. | "The Ties That Bind Us" | Phil Selway | Phil Selway | 3:22 |
| 10. | "Reptile" | Lisa Germano | Lisa Germano | 3:53 |
| 11. | "Bodhisattva Blues" | Ed O'Brien, Liam Finn | Ed O'Brien, Neil Finn | 3:55 |
| 12. | "What Could Have Been" | Jeff Tweedy | Jeff Tweedy | 3:41 |
Disc two
| # | Title | Writer(s) | Vocals | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "All Comedians Suffer" | Neil Finn | Neil Finn | 4:28 |
| 2. | "Duxton Blues" | Glenn Richards | Glenn Richards | 3:35 |
| 3. | "Hazel Black" | KT Tunstall, Neil Finn | KT Tunstall | 3:46 |
| 4. | "Riding the Wave" | Tim Finn | Tim Finn | 3:32 |
| 5. | "The Witching Hour" | Phil Selway | Phil Selway | 3:03 |
| 6. | "Over and Done" | John Stirratt | John Stirratt | 3:41 |
| 7. | "Change of Heart" | Bic Runga, Dan Wilson | Bic Runga | 3:14 |
| 8. | "Don't Forget Me" | Pat Sansone | Pat Sansone | 3:38 |
| 9. | "Long Time Gone" | Don McGlashan | Don McGlashan | 4:02 |
| 10. | "The Cobbler" | Elroy Finn | Elroy Finn | 4:33 |
| 11. | "3 Worlds Collide" | Glenn Kotche, Phil Selway, Neil Baldock | 3:06 | |
| 12. | "The Water" | Sebastian Steinberg | Sebastian Steinberg | 4:02 |
Personnel
- Neil FinnNeil FinnNeil 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...
- Johnny MarrJohnny MarrJohnny Marr is an English musician and songwriter. Marr rose to fame in the 1980s as the guitarist in The Smiths, with whom he formed a prolific songwriting partnership with Morrissey. Marr has been a member of Electronic, The The, and Modest Mouse...
- Ed O'BrienEd O'BrienEdward John O'Brien is an English musician, songwriter and guitarist for the rock band Radiohead. He is also responsible for harmony vocals during live concerts and on many tracks from the band's albums...
- Phil SelwayPhil SelwayPhilip James "Phil" "The Graf" Selway is an English musician and songwriter, best known as the drummer of English rock group Radiohead. He also drums and provides backing vocals, along with occasional guitar and lead vocals, for 7 Worlds Collide...
- Sebastian SteinbergSebastian SteinbergSebastian Steinberg is an American bass player, best known for his work in the band Soul Coughing.- Biography :Steinberg played with Soul Coughing throughout the band's entire history, from 1992–2000. He also recorded and performed with guitarist Marc Ribot and appeared on William Shatner's 2004...
- Lisa GermanoLisa GermanoLisa Germano is an American singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has released seven albums featuring her often-hushed vocal style, confessional lyrics, and distinctive violin. Her 1994 album Geek the Girl received widespread critical acclaim, including being featured as a top album of...
- Liam FinnLiam FinnLiam Mullane Finn is a New Zealand musician and songwriter. Born in Australia, he moved to New Zealand as a child...
- Bic RungaBic RungaBriolette Kah Bic Runga MNZM is a New Zealand pop recording artist whose first solo album, Drive, debuted at number one on the New Zealand RIANZ charts. She has since become one of the highest-selling New Zealand artists in recent history...
- Don McGlashanDon McGlashanDon McGlashan is a New Zealand musician and songwriter who has been a member of bands such as The Plague, From Scratch, The Whizz Kids, Blam Blam Blam, The Front Lawn, The Mutton Birds and, from 2009, The Bellbirds. He composed several pieces for the Limbs Dance Company...
- KT TunstallKT TunstallKate Victoria "KT" Tunstall is a Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist from St Andrews, Scotland. She broke into the public eye with a 2004 live solo performance of her song "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" on Later... with Jools Holland...
- Jeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeffrey Scot "Jeff" Tweedy is an American songwriter, musician and leader of the band Wilco. Tweedy joined rockabilly band The Plebes with high school friend Jay Farrar in the early 1980s, but Tweedy's musical interests caused one of Farrar's brothers to quit...
- John StirrattJohn StirrattJohn Stirratt is the bassist and multi-instrumentalist for Wilco, and The Autumn Defense.Stirratt was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 26, 1967 and grew up in nearby Mandeville. He attended Mandeville High School and the University of Mississippi...
- Pat SansonePat SansonePat Sansone is a multi-instrumentalist in the rock bands Wilco and The Autumn Defense.Sansone was born in Meridian, Mississippi...
- Glenn KotcheGlenn KotcheGlenn Kotche is an American drummer and composer, best known for his involvement in the band Wilco. He was named the 41st greatest drummer of all time by Gigwise in 2008.Prior to working with Wilco, Kotche released a four-track album...
- Glenn RichardsGlenn RichardsGlenn Anthony Richards is the mainstay guitarist singer-songwriter for the Australian rock band Augie March.-Early years:Richards was born in Shepparton, Victoria...
- Tim FinnTim FinnBrian 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...
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A film with the same name, which was made during the 20-day studio production and includes footage from a live performance in Auckland, had its world premiere on February 9, 2010 at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.