Crowded House - Private Universe

[simoneburton]

Beautiful.

[DeeCeeCT]

Neil Finn is my musical hero and the greatest songwriter to walk the Earth. But do yourself a favor, put the headphones on, close your eyes, and let this song just consume you. This lousy visual does not adequately reveal its genius.

[marcpedretf]

Masterpiece

[atifsuleman]

Truly awful video...But awesome song. Awesome band. Neil Finn is one of the great song-writers. FACT!

[missdarkangelxxx]

best band ever

[19Marah72]

I wasn't that familiar with all the work of Crowded House, but i heard this song and it stays in my head. Beautifull song...

[eurochrissy2]

i will run for shelter

endless summer lift the curse

it feels like nothing matters,in our

private universe

McCartney was asked about decent songwriters,he named Neil Finn,that's good for me,anyone elses opinions?

[marcpedretf]

@eurochrissy2 You've nailed it bro.

[Warregah7]

thumbs up if the song does amazing things to your insides 

[EmmaMinnieMau5]

They must have been on some pretty strong trips while making this video! Ah well, great song anyway

[donotsaycheese]

Favorite song on this album.

[IanGorton]

I would have to say this is my favourite Crowdies song. Listened to this song as I was touching down at Auckland Airport when I went to NZ

[tiestosbitch]

fkn love this song !!!!!!!111

[UncappingBadger]

How come we never hear this song on the Radio or on the Music channels on T.V?

Sorta depressing really :-(

[TerryBlairAnouchka]

I hate Crowded House!

[TerryBlairAnouchka]

Fuck Crowded House!!!!! They no longer good for me.

[TerryBlairAnouchka]

Did you recognize that Neil Finn was prisoner before he started to sing? New Zealand prisoner.

[TerryBlairAnouchka]

Who???? Crowded House???? They stinks compared to Terry, Blair and Anouchka.

[dharr1587]

take sum magic mushrooms n then watch it !!!

[Biggoodpaulie]

gnice song on the record but a totally different monstor live, an absolute fave at each concert so how come it dosnt come accross very well on record?

[lyonslaforet]

Crowded House is a treasure I've seen live in Paris in October 2007 when they played this gem!

[picturepainter]

This is one of my favourite Crowded House clips. I like a touch of the surreal. But why does Neil's shirt change? Is that part of the surrealism?

[323Hawkeye]

Good Song But Horrible Music Video.

[HaroldBishopRules]

i once dipped my penis in jam to this song

[andreabaer1]

I really like the music, but their videos are so strange to me

[wildsmiley]

@andreabaer1 well, most late '80s - early '90s videos are pretty abstract anyway.

[themoshmenace]

Typical irritating blunt ending.

[Justaboutme2]

Just one of the best bands, that sing from the heart love them, thanks for this vid xx :))

[nicktsou2005]

If Crowded House's music isn't one-of-a-kind, I don't know what is,

[gamersky00]

OMG

Thanks for the video ! Beautiful song ! I love this band !



[ooOraindropOoo]

One of my biggest wishes is to see Crowded House live :)

[shelski72]

@ooOraindropOoo I saw them in Vancouver at the QE theatre. It was everything I imagined it would be over 20 years of admiring their music. But we were all middle aged which I found particularly funny. Great performance.

[VonHobbit]

@ooOraindropOoo I just saw Neil Finn solo. Amazing. Very happy night!

[terrypn]

@ooOraindropOoo I've seen them twice, fantastic memories.

[acatinx]

Video just dated...background volocano shots are from Whakaari / White Island in New Zealand. Great music!

[frequencyspecific]

I think the video is great. Very creative..

[CHEKIExoxo]

Wonderful song, bit what an odd video. It was just bizzare!!

[h3nc0]

Was this Hessie's last song with them?

[MAWWesome]

@squeekytoe1 not quite... But almost

[troyleedswhite]

For Carol with love xx

[dudeomondo]

R.I.P. Hessie....

[juebusch]

HORROR-VIDEO!

SOOOOOO STUPID!!

[djmacdonald73]

this song breaks my heart, it really does

[squeekytoe1]

paul simonish song here

[paprWINGS]

3 days ago i wouldn't haveeven second glanced this song....but holyy shit

[ramadarose41]

not only relieving the stress in life, but giving joy to my life! meeting them was amazing, and it came full circle for me. they played this song live, among others, and i was floored, amazed, and well... perhaps even orgasmic (LOL). i love CH so much, and i hope that they return to Texas soon! maybe to Houston next time, fellas? if not, another road trip is not a problem. :-)

[terrybeaton]

such sweet melancholy. If there was no sadness would songs like this hit the spot so good.

[robbieredlight]

what a haunting vibe...such a warm song strung together with cool sinews...beautiful. : )

[ukhio]

Very nice song =)

[jonnycheesecake]

Don't you love it when you have heard a beautiful song only a few times over many years, you don't know who does it, and one day you discover it by a band that you like from your own country! On ya you good buggers!

[gutworm1]

surely this has to be the worst videos for a great song?

[omurcex]

@gutworm1 i totally agree with you even though this must have been a "fantastic video" as there are really "challenging animations for the time it was made".

[gutworm1]

@omurcex How is it anyway challenging? I just dont think the video was well made and i dont think it suits the tone and mood of the song, I would love to have seen Anton Corbijn's take on the video, without all the bad superimposition

[fallen808]

@gutworm1 I agree, the song is fantastic, but the video was just bizarre.

[hertblue]

fantastic song.

[craig94music]

What is this song about? someone said unrequited love? i don't see how that can be true?

[ClanlessCaracal]

they don't go in for normal videos, do they? :P

[Reliancedred]

Beautiful

[tullowhill]

some nice images of NZ in this video

[ramadarose41]

what is Neil holding at 2:33?

[ramadarose41]

psychedelic and surreal video! love this!! :-)

[djmacdonald73]

such a perfect song...ok the video`s dated but no-one can deny the song is totally fuckin awesome

[ramadarose41]

this is the first time i've seen this video. what a surreal trip! those boys could really mess with the mind!

[dvs81kiwi]

R.I.P. Tiny. the giant in the video (and a giant in life) holding their heads.

[Roisinmca]

Alot of their videos have got to be jokes.

[ady10001]

This video represents the pinnacle of mid-90s Australian music video production.

It's shit.

[KentisMentis]

@ady10001

hahahahhaha I love your succinct analysis

[ReesorPark]

Such a beautiful song-sums up the world perfectly!

[climbon74]

You know, when I listen to Crowded House my mind is taken to a place of peace, and for a brief moment in time I can put aside all the stress in my life.

[21Twilight]

This is exactly how I feel... this music is heavenly.

[jonnyreyn]

I know exactly how u feel, thank you for your words they were appreciated

[ramadarose41]

i feel exactly the same way, climbon74. i'm an 80s teen, and their music means more to me now than it ever did. i listen to one of their songs or another before i go to work several times a week, and it helps reduce my stress level. lol who woulda thought back then?

[ramadarose41]

@climbon74 AMEN to that! :-) wonder if they know how much they relieve the stress of normal life.

[MrSexyaligator]

@climbon74 I AGREE!!!!!!!!

[1337ski]

Neil is one of the best performers I have ever met. He is a consummate musician.

[babachewbaba]

Crowded house is heavier than any so-called hard rock band could hope to be today.

[MalihaCaitlyn]

omg what an aweful video....*lol*

but i so love this song !!!

so beautyful

[enamorata1]

"Its a pleasure that I have known and I treasure that I have gained".

[thalkettoth]

bugger off you.

[kerryeffingyoder]

Neil brings me so much peace. the only solace in a sometimes joyless world. LOVE HIM!!!!!!!!

[DBHAYES82]

@kerryeffingyoder Peace, joy, meaning, enlightenment. Whatever you want to call it it's true. Some claim that CH is just another pop band, but to make that claim is to flatly ignore the music they write. It's not manufactured folks. Listen to what they have to freakin say before you talk about "worthless" pop music.

[babachewbaba]

Play this one LOUD to get the full effect!

[Anag2080]

wtf is a kiwi

[nikolajmurray]

Its a bird native to New Zealand and a fruit and also a metafor for a person who comes from New Zealand !

[o0SolarEclipse0o]

our song <3

[GregSorenson80]

I don't really give a damn about their place of birth. It's their music that counts. Great song though amongst many, and every generation x party deserves at least one of their songs playing over some speakers.

[zilam98]

the acoustic version of this is just as sublime. i've seen someone upload it years ago to a montage of beach scenes and it was just heaven. i've never heard of that version here on youtube since. i hope someone would be kind enough to upload it here.

[ahperth]

It's a pleasure that i have known (in abundance)....Split Enz/Crowded house have contributed to the soundtrack to my life. I don't give a shit where the Finn brothers originate from.

[SpencerIves]

Why would you? Kiwis are awesome :D

[LilOtakuAngy]

this domicile debate is ridiculous. Neil & Tim Finn are KIWIS. They esp Neil wrote all the songs , sang them etc etc. As an Aussie, PLEASE, let's recognise Crowded House for what they were - the greatest Kiwi Band of all time.

[se4nyb0y]

as an aussie too your absolutely right mate

[DirtyDefeatist]

main singer was kiwi mate he was the mastermind

[ASkywalker1]

Crowded House's best song ever, should have been more successful than it was. So haunting and powerful.

[froasssca]

My favourite band ever...no doubt about it...

[DjDaniTamayo]

my favourite song of crowded house

[mountainrunner808]

Um, they are from Australia.

[Bondidog]

Try and tell any good Kiwi that & you'l get you head knocked off :-))) The

[ronhelf]

Let's see. Crowded House members hail from New Zealand, Australia, Australia, the US, New Zealand (if you count Tim Finn), and New Zealand (if you count Eddie Rayor). That makes them a global hybrid, a mongrel, yes?

[ady10001]

Kiwis shamone.

[nannybebe74]

One of my all time favorite songs and the best song they have ever done.

Beautiful.

Reminds me of someone I lost whom I loved very much.

[LoliPopitu]

the clip is a bit... strange... the song is great

[CathleenButler]

I saw them in sydney 6th Nov 2007 they were my 25th wedding anniversary present. We were in the front row. Close enought to be able to tell you all that Neil shaved before going onstage, and he looked mighty fine to me. Crowded House are Kiwis, but they are also honorary Aussies I am a fan for life.

[ReZnz]

Kiwi Gold!!

[robobiche]

they almost sussured them creep....and so on about anywone else....i live and love this band.

[njestyle66]

Crowded Greatest Band ever that came out of New Zealand LOVE THEM

[teahupoo35]

the clips a little dated.the song however is timeless.

[ALLexanderKPP]

Cool vid!

[danielc303]

Best Crowded House song together. Mr. Finns' lyrics really nail the secrets of the male romantic mind.... this one still moves me to this day.

[Sarazar]

Tool should cover this!

[Rockcritic97]

What the hell dude?

[trevthesparky]

NIce idea mate I'm a big fan of both. It would be interesting if nothing else

[Mariekesone]

One of the best Crowded House tracks, and great Vid :-)

[slimnotskinnytexan]

that's how one writes a song. just beautiful !

[kiwi2050]

Probably the best song , I like the mix of Rotorua mud pools and multiculturalism - the best ever New Zealand band..

[piggyluver2damax]

at 2:19 that dude seems like he's trippin.

[mortallius]

Best. Song. Ever.

[Lorendakitten]

my favoutie Crowded House song...reminds me of Australia....love it xxxxxxxx

[Rockcritic97]

In an interview, Neil named it as his favourite song too

[ArseBEAST]

is that right? interesting to know which of his songs he holds in greatest esteem.

[Rockcritic97]

It is isn't! But he also said "Fall at your feet" was up there too

[glynnth]

I think this video's pretty cool.

[Rockcritic97]

Wonderful song, sometimes brings a tear to your eye....

[zilam98]

has anyone uploaded the acoustic version of this? just as lovely!!!

[ASkywalker1]

Best Crowded House song of all time. Neil Finn and the boys at their very best!!

[boabp84]

what a song ,i cant wait too go to new zealand ,long way from my scotland but fuck it

[julietavalon]

oh boy

what a waste of dna..

[dasadopeboy]

ahahah neil looks like eric foreman...of the "that 70s show".......

[Anag2080]

LOL he does but his angelic voice makes up for it!

[cazmac7]

shut your eyes and its a masterpiece, open them and its a disaster

[SparkyCola3]

The vid is awful lol, but the song is good and even the vid can't detract from Neil's hotness. =)

[mysticmuzza]

this is the best ch tune.... so far that is

[adfkjgvdjfvbdbvdkjvb]

my fav CH song

[VivaFilmworks]

Brilliant song and poor video. Thanks down-under for producing great song writers.

[Diamond3864]

It's good that you's have CH to be proud of considering the lack of World championships in Rugby in recent decades. ;-).From an Expat Australian

[RonaldsonTippet]

Have oz/nz produced a better band, I think not.

[Anag2080]

this is such a pretty song.

[nancyinVienna]

I'm glad I fell in love with CH without visuals. music videos really take away from the genius of this group.... although it's nice to see Neil singing them the rest can go.

[matthewmessner1105]

Kiwi Pride

[rachelshaw1971]

Ilove CH. I was brought up in NZ...AND SO PROUD!!!!!!

[torqueingheads]

And Crowded House is a pleasure I have known and a treasure I have gained.

[poodtang1]

I liked listening to this song in the dark with my eyes closed.

[Buckshot0000]

If you're in the dark, why do you need to close your eyes?

[poodtang1]

buckshot: I'm sensitive to light even a little bit.

[Buckshot0000]

I understand - that's a good job outta you in that case.

If you run into further problems, I encourage the use of a blindfold, with the lights out and your eyes closed.

Good luck with the light sensitivity scenario in future!

[nimhaithliom]

Brilliant!

[ml8ml8]

I know what you mean, this song I really started like listening lying on the bed in the dark, it just sweeps over you.

[1angryyoungman]

Haha, kinda harsh, but I know where you're coming from.

[goldsak]

You remind me of me. Now shoosh.

[julietavalon]

the video is kinda crazy tho

[julietavalon]

this song reminds me of my ex boyfriend who i really loved

[luvmusic5366]

Simply Beautiful!

[CrimsonPhantasm]

Childhood memories... this song brings me.

[1angryyoungman]

Pisses me off how these songs are always cut off short at the end.

[merisid]

I love Crowded House! I love this song! Thank you :)

[biscuitbins]

What an outstanding love song.. so spot on, it grips to your soul, simply love in words.

[crowdedhouseee]

this has to be the best ever crowded house song!!!

[rotchell78786]

reminds me of four seasons video.

[obbligato123]

Luv this song. Video is not important. Music speak for itself.

[Tanuki071973]

Um, it's YouTube.

[deckard1569]

God i love the lyrics in this song, Neil you are a genius! a Dreamy song,love the video too

[GibsonUlsterScot]

I  love that song but the vid is creeepy!!!

[ASkywalker1]

Best song they ever released, so haunting and powerful.

[ConfusedLeviathon]

i totally agree with you

[Jeffredo729]

Crowded House has been the soundtrack of most of my adult life. Witty, beautiful, melodic and little strange at times. Kept the songs on my mind for years. This is one of the best.

[harryxr]

fantastic song,that grows on you.

[kirkwallboy]

when a song drifts into you and then becomes part of you, well you look forward to sharing her with the next full moon.

[delphinagermany]

Thank you for posting! I love this video. There are a lot of memories...

[Bishops67]

Beautiful and haunting song. Amazing video. Superb! Just seen Crowded House in Hyde Park calling concert, too!

[tuktuujaartuq]

Great video and a fantastic song.

[prestwickboy]

They were a superb group! Great to see this video again. Many thanks ManicBaby xx

[liintu]

wow, still haunting after all these years :)

[lockyp204]

This is crowded house' best song and their most underated.

[gmansi]

Hummm Crowded House have a lot of really good songs...

Dont dream is over is magnific.... Better be home soon, Something so strong...

This one too, of course...

[ablacksheepy]

amazing song. thanks for posting