Worshipped Aaron the guitar god back in smokefree rock quest days, liked Weta too and cos we both Hutt boys. Forgot about all that for the past 20 years, then I read he's gone Boom some tears fell as those memories flooded in, good memories. Moe mai ra Aaron Bro and thank you
Wow! Talk about rythym and musical texture. Congratulations fellas. Its not easy to master and perform a minimalist ( read: delicate) song that's so listenable, strong and unique. Thank you for this!
I recently discovered this awesome track while watching the beginning of the NZ movie "When Strangers Appear".(2001). Didn't think much of the movie but the opening sequence has this track in it. Found the video here and man! Killer track and video. Such an awesome band.
Yes. By far one of the best NZ rock bands i've heard, huge influential talent, world class, definitely missed but the music Weta made, performed and left us is something incredibly special and we will always have, will inspire those lucky enough to find it. Looking forward to Feb release. Thank you Weta/Tokona - RIP e hoa.
Such a cool video, even though it's basic it really fits, pre drone as well be interesting how they done it, such a shame they didn't get more recognition as a band with songs like this and 'got the ju' the lead singer Aaron Tokona dying way before his time RIP
This song was just playing in the back of my mind. I bought the album on disc soon after the release. It's a shame that they split up so soon after releasing the debut album. Definitely had something going for them.
I absolutely love this song 🩷 I'll never get sick of it!! I'm Gen X , I'm 50 fu*kin 4.. Sounds from Aotearoa are the best!! Love the build up in that !! Then the screaming out 🤍🖤❤️🤍🖤❤️
Also I got the drummers sticks afterward the gig. Best Kiwi band ever, who knows what they would have done if they'd stayed together. RIP Aaron Tokona.
LYRICS.....LYRICS.......LYRICS...... See the light forced from the sun Can you hear your heartbeat? Hold the light upon your face Plant the seed among us Calling on, calling on, calling on, calling on Switching off my radio (radio) Breathless bliss upon me Sleeping would I see some peace? In my dreams I'm flying Calling on, Calling on, Calling on, Calling on, Calling on, Calling on, Calling on, Calling on, Calling on, Calling on, Calling on, Calling on, Calling on, Calling on, Calling on, Calling on Life is smashing overt Like a falling angel Like my paranoia Like to screen things over Like a smouldering offering Like a trying passion Like I've fallen over Like I'm suffocated... So calling on, sending out I'm calling on, sending out I'm calling on, sending out Calling on... Calling on, Calling on, Calling on, Calling on, Calling on, Calling on, oooh oooh....
2:41 I remember jumping off beds when I was a kid pretending to play the guitar on a vacuum extension pole . lol... Btw F**k 660 vomit inducing shit compared to this
Great song, a forgotten kiwi classic
Best Kiwi track......EVER.
The bass!.. The drumming!.. The guitars!.. The vocal performance..
How did this sing did not get international recognition??
It did.
Absolutely agree, wtf?
I remember them being big in Aus, lots of radio play.
Kiw's never get noticed unless you're a cute, pakeha girl
Right? It's fantastic!
the video is soooooooooo 2000's, love it
That fuck of a riff when it kicks in ...
An unbelievably good track and band.
It's criminal that this level of talent gets swept under the carpet.
And I'm an Australian.
Nevermind 😅 we like a lot of Australia sounds too😊 well I do❤
Cruising around Auckland supposed to be working listening to this instead. Panmure Container terminal never looked the same after.
Hair stands up on my neck when this comes on the radio RIP
This sounds so clean.. better than I remember. Rest in Aroha Aaron
Nah not forgotten
Worshipped Aaron the guitar god back in smokefree rock quest days, liked Weta too and cos we both Hutt boys. Forgot about all that for the past 20 years, then I read he's gone Boom some tears fell as those memories flooded in, good memories. Moe mai ra Aaron Bro and thank you
Really sad
Helluva ROCKER!!! ❤
That snare drum is mind bending.
Don't know why this song didn't achieve greater heights?
Totally agree
It you aint head banging, you need to stop trying, this the finest of the fine in te whare of rock.....
Wow! Talk about rythym and musical texture. Congratulations fellas. Its not easy to master and perform a minimalist ( read: delicate) song that's so listenable, strong and unique.
Thank you for this!
Weta is sadly missed, taken before his time RIP Aaron
Rest Well Aaron....... This song is completely perfect how it just builds.
Can't believe they weren't a world wide phenomenon..no justice..so good.
One of the most epic build-ups ever
Then the ending brings you back down
Then the ending brings you back down
Hail the brother mr Takona Ngati Te Rangi rip my G ❤
💕 Actual! 😎🙏
RIP Aaron - thanks for the lift to the airport ...you shone so bright shine on.
Was arron the lead sing? I remember the main singer was having some mental health issues. I think shihads song the Pacifier was about him.
@@donnied6151 Yep that's Aaron singing ...his solo work was great too.
Great song. Should be everywhere!
still jam this hard 2024 RIL Aaron
One of The Best Rock Songs Ever Made ✊
Got the Ju. Another great song. Awesome band. Used to play tracks in my Homegrown show Saturday afternoons on National Radio. RIP Aaron.
TAIKA WAITITI ! CAN YOU PUT THIS SONG IN ONE OF YOUR MOVIES AND GIVE IT THE ATTENTION IT DESERVES
Just brilliant. Great to hear this Kiwi gem again after so long.
still smashing this hit out everyday. NZ GOAT Tier
I recently discovered this awesome track while watching the beginning of the NZ movie "When Strangers Appear".(2001). Didn't think much of the movie but the opening sequence has this track in it. Found the video here and man! Killer track and video. Such an awesome band.
Wow! So did i!😎👍🏽👍🏽
Massive shout out to Radio Hauraki for playing this effin EPIC song and bringing me to here to watch these incredible guys.
I just heard this on Hauraki and had to find out who made this gorgeous sound. Rock on NZ 💜❤️
Yes. By far one of the best NZ rock bands i've heard, huge influential talent, world class, definitely missed but the music Weta made, performed and left us is something incredibly special and we will always have, will inspire those lucky enough to find it. Looking forward to Feb release. Thank you Weta/Tokona - RIP e hoa.
Beautiful comment bro still play to this day
Man this takes me back, I loved this song when it first came out, was so excited to hear a new Nz rock band. R.I.P Aaron Tokona
What a song!❤
Such a cool video, even though it's basic it really fits, pre drone as well be interesting how they done it, such a shame they didn't get more recognition as a band with songs like this and 'got the ju' the lead singer Aaron Tokona dying way before his time RIP
Still as good today as it was back then!!
One of the best build ups I have ever heard.
The connection between everyone in this song is crazy. Bass and drums, guitar. Vocals. Insane
Just fucking awesome….
I think I recorded this on VHS from ЯTR Countdown that year
Wow.... saddened by my delay of discovery of such opulence....x
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NOW THATS AOTEOROA HARD!!!
Hard out. I'm listening to all my mums favs
Fork this song get you jumping Life is SUFFERCATING!!! Call it On!!!!
Man I remember these 2 from school. Naenae collage.
Chur bro I went to Naenae too.
I went to naenae
But I'm only young 25 lol how old r use
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Chur bro i went to naenae college as well.. I remember arron rip
Miss your face around ChCh, Aaron. You were a top bloke. 💔
RIP. Wil love up always.
This song was just playing in the back of my mind. I bought the album on disc soon after the release. It's a shame that they split up so soon after releasing the debut album. Definitely had something going for them.
I used to watch this band in the front bar at the espy
🔥🔥🔥 🤘😎
Im in England and this is the first time hearing this. Sounds good
Saw them live in Wellington for a reunion gig. Awesome.
Takes me back to some good old days
How have I not heard the before, thank you the rock for putting me on to it
The best video direction I've seen, it give the music so much more power..pure brilliance.
RIP... still cant believe it :(((
Great Music ...!! 🎧👍🎸🎙🎸🎸🎶🎶🎵
Classic kiwi anthem remember this tune from the late 1990s it’s up there with the other all time kiwi greats
For me this song is “coming home”, rather than calling on.
That drum groove is infectious, simple little nuances can add so much
I absolutely love this song 🩷 I'll never get sick of it!! I'm Gen X , I'm 50 fu*kin 4.. Sounds from Aotearoa are the best!! Love the build up in that !! Then the screaming out 🤍🖤❤️🤍🖤❤️
What ever happened to these dudes?
Really liked their music...
2:41 Start Banging your head!, rest in Peace, Aaron
Love this, always and forever
What a slow burner of a song. Living in Oz at the time so missed this fertile time in Kiwi Rock..
Nah man it was big on Triple-M and Rage, one of my faves!
I was big on jjj, probably explains missing it!
Massively Talented Whanau...
Miss you Cuzz, I can Always hear you but Lmao😘
Mean on the Bass too Cuzzy TinTin.. Mass Luffs Up Always🫶🧡💯 Arohanui
Kiwi talent wuuuu haaaaa.
Awesome
Belting out a 40ft container .that's the Ju
Those wings are made of wax, flew too close to the sun, Aotearoas supergroup....
🎵🎶 Aotearoa Hard! 🤘😎
@@lightfoot.2000 Kia Ora My Neighbor!
@@lightfoot.2000 Fucking have this on repeat, I saw them at BDO but I was trashesd.... calling on
@@lightfoot.2000 Nga Beatle me nga rolling stones
The video is a cross between The Matrix and Once were warriors.
🤣🤣🤣Facts
COOK DA MAN SOME F**KING EGGS B**CH
Heard this playing on The Rock, searched it up and shocked to find they were a NZ band and the song is over 20 years old and ive never heard it !?
Also I got the drummers sticks afterward the gig. Best Kiwi band ever, who knows what they would have done if they'd stayed together. RIP Aaron Tokona.
Classic.. glad to hear you're back
So, this re release, will it be a vinyl ??? Want it. Link me up.
Absolutely fantastically kiwi band🤙🤙🤙🤙
Very pretty song
Super crisp, so GOOD
Miss you Buzz
Manooman kiwis can rock!!!
The screaming part reminds me of mcr
Not bad for Kiwis. I like it.
RIP Aaron Xxx
Great song from Scott Auckland
I vaguely remember the song but not them so many bands in the late 90s and early 2000
When Strangers Appear (2001)
Kia ora everyone
Does anyone know roughly what the chords are for this incredible song?
Member berries
Arohanui
❤️
Who came up with the idea of calling on to the marae?
Which tribe introduced it to the rest?
That's a Great question... hmmm
🤘😆🤘
Apparently they are still searching for their shipping container
Crackups As Lmao
LYRICS.....LYRICS.......LYRICS......
See the light forced from the sun
Can you hear your heartbeat?
Hold the light upon your face
Plant the seed among us
Calling on, calling on, calling on, calling on
Switching off my radio (radio)
Breathless bliss upon me
Sleeping would I see some peace?
In my dreams I'm flying
Calling on, Calling on, Calling on, Calling on,
Calling on, Calling on, Calling on, Calling on,
Calling on, Calling on, Calling on, Calling on,
Calling on, Calling on, Calling on, Calling on
Life is smashing overt
Like a falling angel
Like my paranoia
Like to screen things over
Like a smouldering offering
Like a trying passion
Like I've fallen over
Like I'm suffocated...
So calling on, sending out
I'm calling on, sending out
I'm calling on, sending out
Calling on...
Calling on, Calling on, Calling on,
Calling on, Calling on, Calling on,
oooh oooh....
Still think Aaron should have joined Superjesus
He would have been Fabulous too🫶
2:41 I remember jumping off beds when I was a kid pretending to play the guitar on a vacuum extension pole . lol... Btw F**k 660 vomit inducing shit compared to this
I just found out. What a loss. E hoa.
Bruh
I remember why I forgot about them
Oh I just realized I clicked on a add
F U C K
Humm? Why is this a add
Uhh they want to promote their video?
No