7 Worlds Collide is a musical project established in 2001 by the New Zealand
singer-songwriter Neil Finn to support charity causes. The project's title is
derived from a lyric in the Crowded House single "Distant Sun". Their recording
career began with the live album 7 Worlds Collide (2001), which was recorded
during a series of five shows at the St James Theatre in Auckland. The recording
was released under the credit "Neil Finn & Friends" and featured guest musicians
including Eddie Vedder, Johnny Marr, Ed O'Brien, and Phil Selway. The ensemble
reconvened in December 2008 to re...