Big Canoe

Big Canoe is the second studio album released by former Split Enz frontman Tim Finn in April 1986. The album peaked at number 3 in New Zealand and number 31 in Australia.

CD Listing
The CD included the extra songs "Searching the Streets" and "Hole in My Heart".


 * The introduction track "Spiritual Hunger" began life as a Split Enz demo called "Mr Catalyst"

Personnel

 * Tim Finn - vocals, keyboards & Piano
 * Geoff Dugmore - drums, percussion and the occasional scream
 * Steve Greetham - Bass
 * Jon McLoughlin - Guitars (One Red, One White)
 * Phil Judd - Sitar/Guitar on Hyacinth, Extra Rhythm Guitar on Water Into Wine, Intro Composition, Solo & Guitar Synth on Spiritual Hunger, Brass arrangements in So Deep plus contributions to Nick's footwear
 * Norma Lewis - Backing vocals
 * Wendy Harris - Backing vocals

Additional personnel

 * Mark McGann - Backing vocals on Hyacinth
 * Paul Wickens - Keyboards
 * Danny Schogger - Keyboards
 * Anne Dudley - String Arrangements
 * Skaila Kanga - Harp on Hyacinth
 * Pandit Dinesh - Tabla & Indian Percussion on No Thunder, No Fire, No Rain
 * Danny Cummings - Congas on Searching The Streets
 * Gary Barnacle - Electric Sax & Solos
 * Luke Tunney - Trumpet
 * Simon Gardner - Trumpet
 * Pete Toms - Trombone
 * All songs arranged by Tim & Nick, with help from the band.