Reacting to NEW ZEALAND MUSIC!

[@Casey2262]

Hey Curls, Have you heard of Alien Weaponry before?... they are also Kiwis. Their song called Kai Tangata is really awesome. 😊

[@GingerKidCustoms]

Hell yeah! Up the Weaponry boys 🤘🤘

[@rodlytton765]

Sounds grouse !!!

[@andrealevarre-waters8869]

Other iconic NZ songs : Not Given Lightly -- Chris Knox, Victoria -- Exponents, Lydia -- Fur Patrol, Dominion Road -- Mutton Birds, Gutter Black -- Hello Sailor, Jesus I Was Evil -- Darcy Clay, Violent -- Stellar*, Forever Tuesday Morning -- Mockers, Can't Get Enough -- Supergroove, Boozing -- Mobile Stud Unit, Home To You -- Otis Mace, In love -- Datsuns. Glorifilia -- Zed, Verona -- Elemeno P.

[@brucecowin]

I've been away from NZ for a few years now (too long!), and every once in a while, Dominion Road will randomly pop into my head.

[@sunitrakahu5214]

Curls these are my recommendations for you. All kiwi artists. Sitting inside my head - supergroove So True - the black seeds Feels like magic - sweet & Irie ft horsemen family Thinking about you - house of Shem It’s on - Nesian Mystik Misty frequencies- Che Fu Who you with - katchafire Moonshine - Savage ft Akon They don’t know - Savage ft Aaradhna Scribe - Dreaming A life with you - Adeaze SWIDT - little did she know Home brew - bad bad whiskey

[@carolcuming2152]

My son is in a Wellington band. He has been playing since he was 16 now in his 50s . Stil playing gigs around the area .The Oncles.

[@tinkler4]

There are lots of kiwi classics to react to: ‘For Today’ - Netherworld Dancing Toys, ‘Sweet Lovers’ - Holiday Makers, ‘Whaling’ - DD Smash, ‘Why Does Love Do This to Me’ - The Exponents, ‘Tears’ - Crocodiles, ‘Watchin’ U’ - Ardijah, ‘Venus’ - The Feelers, ‘Chains’ - DLT feat Che Fu, ‘Violent’ - Stellar, ‘Get Away’ - Katchafire, ‘One Day’ - Opshop,… etc… lol 🤭

[@timyates4617]

Look for a compilation album "Nature's Best" - it's a product of an attempt by the NZ music community to rate their faves and influences.

[@willsmith3736]

Salmonella Dub - Love your ways. I think is the epitomic sound of NZ. Drive on an open road and biff that on, ya done. Churr Curls, We all love your ways bro

[@Andy_M986]

Yes,the remix is epic as well.

[@musicbill101]

The Way I feel, Jan Hellriegal. Cruise Control, Headless Chickens. Victoria, Dance Exponents. Calling On, Weta

[@Thenakedbakerchannel]

Who?

[@mohork]

Is this live buddy. My uncle was and is still is in the band Herbs. As one of the creator song writers, he gets $100.000 dollars in royalties every year. Dave Doblin filled in as the singer because my Uncle, spencer fusimalohi a guitarist and singer who was suppose to sing this song had to go back to raratonga because his father just passed away. He became the king of his Island. But as the creator songwriter he makes a wad load of money just it and footrot flats.

[@sifibuckle]

Herbs, You gotta respect that band, they were and still are a core music band of NZ.

[@mohork]

@@sifibuckle I tell so many people but they don't believe me and Mark Williams who sing show no Mercy, is my Grand Mother's 4th generation nephew making me his 4th cousin.

[@mohork]

@haydenbrownpodcast He could have been anywhere I was a child back then but I know they were learning this song at 13 Ewert Street Rotorua. I saw them put egg cartons on the walls of my parents basement and started experimenting on new rhythms, riffs and song genres when they came up with this totally new concept and thought regae was the go and this song was formed before my parents decided to move to Australia in 1982. They defined the sounds, rhythm music and beats before my uncle had to leave. My Aunty is Teresa McIntyre. She married my Uncle.

[@sifibuckle]

Seriously, it's NZ. I beleave you. A friend I made online (we both happen to live in Welly go figure) in a phone game 3 years ago just started dating an old work mate of mine... No lies. NZ is seriously too small to make this sh1t up. She keeps bumping into people who know me and i'm the immigrant to her city. So Yes, I beleive you. @@mohork

[@billymack333]

Say g’day to Carlos for me. Westmere boys.

[@trickyjw]

I’m a kiwi living abroad atm and one of the main things I miss is the music and seeing them live

[@ronheaps6499]

Now you have started something....L.A.B,Six 60,Breaks Co-Op,Stan Walker,HERBS, just to name a few.....Breaks Co-Op did a song the Eagles wanted to record....Stan Walker's stunning theme song to the movie ORIGIN.

[@guyincognito143]

They are all horrible

[@mariedowner6349]

Definitely Stan Walker - I am from the Origin movie - from the Soul

[@Shenanirats]

I'd recommend Chains, by Che Fu. Then have a listen through Supergroove. I'd also suggest The Feelers. Have fun, :-)

[@suemorris1650]

Listen to Teeks. Stunning.

[@Dev...]

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" 🎶 *-The Beths* ✌️❤️

[@chongd8135]

Awesome vid brother, as a kiwi I enjoy seeing others react to our culture. You picked well, I had to lookup and remember the songs growing up. Thank you the reminiscing

[@jamiefearbiancafouche-thep6131]

Great choices now I have to go and listen to them all, could give you another 1000, by the way,Look at the the Exponents, Chiiils (anything from flying nun), The feelers, Muttonbirds, Dragon, Hello Sailer, U2(thoughtI would see if you noticed)John Rowles, Howard Morrison, Stellar, OMC, LAB, Six60, and the love goes on..................Happy Christmas MAte, thankyou for your Channel, loving it (PS The Polkadots! FML)

[@trudimclaren4301]

Split Enz are still my favourite bad ever (even if theyhad broken up by the time I discovered them). Their music was very experimental, but with Tim and Neil Finn's songwriting abilities behind them, it took them to a whole other level. I love Crowded House too, but they are a bit more 'commercial' (also both Finns, but SE was Tim's, and CH was Neil's). Please check out Parihaka by Tim Finn - tells of a very sad event in our history (worth looking up the back story with Te Whiti and Parihaka first so you understand the lyrics). Tim's son Harper Finn's song 'Conversations with the Moon' is also very worth a listen - really interesting stuff! Thanks for the great video again, Curls - you managed that really well with all the restrictions! ❤

[@jondnz]

Australians do tend to claim Kiwi things and people as their own (pavlova, lamingtons, Russel Crowe) but, and I'm probably gonna get crucified in the comments here, I think with Crowded House they may have a fair point. The original core trio of the band formed in Australia, with 2 out of the 3 of them being Australians. The driving force and chief songwriter was of course a Kiwi - Neil Finn. We may have to go for a joint custody arrangement, like Australia can have them on weekends and every other Christmas

[@dumdumbinks274]

I think of them as an Aussie band playing NZ music. Paul and Nick were personalities that gave the band character, but they pretty much let Neil write the songs, sometimes with the opinion of Eddie Rayner who toured with them until 1987. Then came Woodface in 1991 which is pretty much a Finn Brothers album, so if I am forced to take a side, I'm gonna say they're a NZ band.

[@mahenonz]

Joint custody is a great idea! Neil Finn claims they are both an Aussie and Kiwi band, probably in an effort to keep everyone happy. I’ve always claimed them as Kiwi, the Aussies already grab enough of our stuff! We’ve got a much better claim now, as the current lineup includes three of the Finn family. Also I’m quite jealous of Curls being able to discover I Hope I Never, I was a toddler when that was released so I’ve never really been able to appreciate it as a new song.

[@garys6135]

Anzac sums it up. Btw, you can keep Russel Crowe.

[@feliscorax]

@@garys6135 That’s alright: he pretty much identifies as an Aussie. Like “Kiwi” Quade Cooper.

[@hugeeuge810]

Heavenly pop hit or leather jacket by the Chills

[@AholeAtheist]

You need to listen to Tom Scott's groups, Home Brew, @Peace, Average Rap Band and Avantdale Bowling Club. Particularly Home Brew and Avantdale Bowling Club. Especially if you liked Scribe and Nesian Mystic. Check out, Same Old Day, Dedicated To, State Of Mind, Good God, and Just Another by Home Brew(there's so many more good ones by these guys but that's a start) and Years Gone By, F(r)iends, Rent 2 High and Without You by Avantdale Bowling Club. If you liked Scribe you should check out his song Stronger which guest features Tyna Keelan who also features on Home Brew's Good God. It's one of his best.

[@AholeAtheist]

Also you check out Katchafire, and L.A.B.(I don't think you did here, right? I may have missed it.) And also, check out Tuhoe - Rua Kenana, and Native Souls -Bushman.

[@markframpton4500]

Bic Runga’s sister Boh Runga was lead singer of another kiwi band, Stellar. Check out their song Violent.

[@rogerb4436]

Six60-Dont Forget Your Roots and Hollie Smith- Bath By The River

[@Tincad4]

Curls mate.. wicked video... here are another 11 kiwi NZ made 100% guaranteed bangers with a bit more of a Maori flavor for your next video... I bet you will love each and every one... will be way harder to pick your top 3 from this lot ... 1) Tiki Taane - Always on my Mind, 2) Herbs - Senesitive to a Smile, 3) Stan Walker - Don't Dream its over (cover) 4) DLT - Chains 5) Dartz - Earn the Thirst 6) che fu - misty frequencies 7) Blindspott - Phlex 8) King Kapisi - Screems From Tha Old Plantation 9) Poi E - Patea Maori Club 10) Fat Freddy's Drop Wandering Eye, 11) The Black Seeds - Cool Me Down Amen.

[@TheScratchingKiwi]

Straitjacket Fits- She Speeds

[@patriciabutterfield-singin9893]

Years ago, Split Enz, The NZ Symphony Orchestra and the National Youth Choir put out an album of Split Enz greatest hits called ENZO. The album featured many great NZ artist (including the Finn brothers) covering the bands songs. If you loved 'I hope I never' in its original form, go listen to this album, the version they do is stunningly heart breaking!

[@JonE-r8s]

Green or Sophie by Goodshirt, Salmonella dub love your ways It's on by Nesian Mystic Dominion Road by Mutton Birds Just Some of my favourites from a Brit who had 5 great yrs in Auckland in the early 2000's

[@PennyEade]

I live in New Zealand. Born and raised in Dunedin, now i live in Christchurch. Glad you love our NZ music 😊

[@nzcalso]

Six60 - Sundown Mutton Birds - Dominion Road Alien Weaponry - Kai Tangata Kora - On My Mind Che-Fu - Fade Away Shapeshifter - Electric Dream When The Cat's Away - Melting Pot Salmonella Dub - Love Your Ways Stan Walker - Aotearoa (Watch the music video, it is amazing)

[@myladysigyn]

Okay so what I did was pause and listen to the song each time you told us what it was. I'm a 39 year old kiwi and grew up with this music but most of these songs I just haven't heard in years, so wow. Listening to many of them again after all this time I have a brand new appreciation for them. This was awesome Curls, you took me on a journey through all the music I grew up listening to. I can see other commenters have listed some more great NZ music that I can highly recommend. I suppose I should recommend something too! When I was a teen I loved the band 'Tadpole'. I was obsessed with those guys. Their whole album "The Buddahfinger" was full of amazing rock music, very early 2000s and Renee Brennan... wow what a voice she has. Even listening back on those songs now I'm blown away by it.

[@myladysigyn]

No Man is probably my favourite tadpole song btw kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6mUiWCfj51om7c

[@danehamilton8831]

Thanks for mentioning Tadpole, great band, and oh yes that brilliant album, I saw them live in 2000 in Whangarei was a great night out. Was listening to them today working away in my workshop.

[@mikekraakman]

Minuit - Aotearoa, Little Bushman - Peaceful man, Fly My Pretties - Champion, Conchord Dawn - Morning Light, Aldous Harding - The Barrel/ Fixture Picture, The Upbeats - Alone, Rhombus - Onwards, Fat Freddy's Drop - Wandering Eye.

[@SuBagnall]

Six Months in a Leaky Boat

[@grantpollitt2536]

Savage - Moonshine Che Fu - Chains Deceptikonz - Fallen Angel's OMC - How Bizarre

[@AholeAtheist]

All bangers.

[@katrinabates762]

My recommendation XI for a Part 2 Gutter Black- Hello Sailor The Greatest- Six60 Something In The Water- Brooke Fraser Persuasion- Tim Finn Renegade Fighter- Zed Snail- Benee Forever Tuesday Morning- The Mockers Victoria- Dance Exponents Maxine- Sharon O’Neill Glad I’m Not A Kennedy- Shona Laing How Bizarre-OMC There’s loads others but I picked songs from eleven different artists that didn’t feature in the first one (except Tim Finn was a member of Split Enz).

[@carlgoldsmith5444]

Check out an old 80'a kiwi electro classic by The Body Electric. Track is called Pulsing. Its a bit of fun. Then you have the sounds of Shapeshifter, Concord Dawn, Pitch Black, Trinity Roots and The Nomad. Plus many more. Keep up the good work. Once you have sound and clips, it will make your discoveries more entertaining.

[@licriss]

I reckon you'll appreciate this classic early 90s hiphop piece: Dam Native - Behold My Kool Style

[@Lamenter69]

Nice reaction man, gotta check out Alien Weaponry - Kai Tangata and the video of the song is great. Very NZ

[@sassmate5042]

Supergroove - Sitting inside my Head Headless Chickens - Cruise Control The Datsuns - MF From Hell

[@GingerKidCustoms]

We have SO many brilliant musicians and songs here, so the list of recommendations is massive loo. But please check out Shark Attack by Split Enz. It's my fav sonh by thing. It's fast-paced. High energy and just FUN! Also Misty Frequencies by Che Fu 🤙🏼

[@WendyJoseph-ww8ws]

Dig deeper, Curly. So many more wonderful songs from Aotearoa...

[@richarddeluen5973]

Shihad are rock royalty here in NZ. Need to hear more

[@danehamilton8831]

Herbs have some great tunes, some powerful songs that make statements about the Pacifics stance on staying nuclear free like "French Letter" and "Nuclear Waste" Ria Hall's song "Owner" also has a message to be heard. Other great Kiwi bands/albums worth a listen to are Tadpole "The Buddhafinger", Supergrooves album "Postage", The Exponents, too mention a few.

[@k1w1g0dd3ss]

A couple of oldies worth a listen. A good ole party song Sweet Inspiration by The Yandall Sisters, and Island in the Sun by John Rowles. Also, Melting Pot by When the Cat's Away.

[@maryannesmith1392]

STAN WALKERS….song he has co written called I AM. It is for the movie called origin….. Stan walker would be top at the moment…watch the video with the song..

[@SuBagnall]

HERBS!!!!

[@stephenlitten1789]

Would love to have heard a few bars of the songs you were listening to. Would have made the experience a bit more informative. A couple or three suggestions: St Peter's Rendezvous - the Waratahs, Westie Girls - Jan Hellriegel, Soviet Snow - Shona Laing

[@rachelstretton8517]

The Flight of the Concords all their work is hilarious. The Eponents Tiki Tane David Dallas Dj Stash is an amazing freestyler - kill it again

[@simonlitten]

There is a book charting NZ music from the 1950s and 1960s called Stranded In Paradise. I think you may agree with the sentiment expressed in the title. Otherwise, please check out the three title set Nature's Best 100, which is a wonderfully comprehensive introduction to NZ popular music up to the year 2000

[@ColetteNicoll]

Crowded House are claimed as Aussie, but Neil Finn - Singer/songwriter is younger brother to Split Enz Lead singer - Tim Finn. A band he later also joined long BEFORE Crowded House.The talent behind the songs are Kiwi. Crowded House just happened to have Aussie collaborators. If uou took out Neil Finn - there'd be NO House. Listen to Neil sing on "One Step Ahead" & " Message to My Girl" for reference

[@ViajesYrecuerdos-lv8uc]

New Zealand or Australia which is better to visit first if I haven't been to either? Thanks in advance for any feedback

[@JessicaClark-lq4gw]

Go to Aussie first. Coz once you come to NZ you wont want to go anywhere else. We are amazing. 😂

[@MikeyMichaelton]

If you like liquid dnb/electronic music, check out Shapeshifter. I've listened to them for a while now although I prefer their older stuff. Monarch, One and Gravity are favourites of mine.

[@terricraig616]

Okay curls I got you. You need to get your hands on - some six60, Dane rumble, j Williams, Klee and Annabel Fay

[@brucecowin]

I don't know if anyone has mentioned it to you yet, but check out the bands from Flying Nun Records from the 80s and 90s. The Clean, The Subliminals, Chris Knox, and lots more. Great stuff!

[@Tiddly_Winx]

Some other awesome kiwi bands - Broods, Opshop, Benee, the naked and famous, Drax Project. Also should listen to Poi E, such a classic kiwi song

[@artyfarty87]

This should be a video series LOL, we have awesome music. IMHO Bic Runga is a national treasure

[@auntyshakira747]

Six60, L. A. B, Drakes Project, Cottery just re-released Slice of Heaven, Aradhna, Ladi6, Herbs, 1814, Stan Walker, OMC, Che Fu, katchafire, love Scribe... There is so much great Kiwi Music❤

[@nzmoggy3898]

I think the song that most sums up New Zealand is Welcome Home by Sir Dave Dobyn but I also recommend is I See Fire by Sol3 Mio and you must always add Poi E by the Patea Maori Club to any NZ play list.

[@kailageorge2810]

Stan Walker ...I am

[@Andy_M986]

Ladi 6 Like Water Supergroove Sitting inside my head. Op Shop One Day. Rhombus Clav Dub. Benee Soaked. Fat Freddy's Drop Wandering Eye. Leisure Got It Bad.

[@Leaguefan01]

If i was to rate these i'd go 3. I hope i never, 2 Sway and 1 Home again. Try Supagroove, Blindspot, Che Fu, Brooke Fraser, The Exponents, Devilskin, The fast crew, The feelers, Fur Patrol, I am Giant, L.A.B, Jan Hellreigel, Goodshirt, Headless Chikens there is a heap more

[@guyincognito143]

Apart from The Headless Chickens, they all suck.

[@richarddeluen5973]

Liability makes me cry every time

[@user-taranaki1]

Fade away by Che Fu. Of course Parihaka. Tim Finn. Curls, You're a bit of alright. Keep going

[@marionannmacredie]

The Newfolk- Today, The Proud One 💞

[@trickyjw]

Pacifier by Shihad.

[@pkranui198]

Kool kuz 🤙🏽

[@morgancross5454]

The bro's got a good kiwi consultant 😂

[@Scell_]

bro you forget why does love do this to me and bliss. Those songs define nz music Edit: Curls! Make another vid!

[@soundtravels4348]

Hollie Smith, Ladi 6, Katchafire, Fat Freddy's Drop, Bhozy, Uglyside, Tiki Tane, Shapeshifter, Salmonella Dub, Home Brew, PNC, David Dallas, Kora, OMC, Supergroove, L.A.B. Just a few more for you to check out to increase your NZ music knowledge ❤

[@laramarie1385]

You gotta go down the flying nun rabbit hole!

[@rodlytton765]

I reckon curls should run for prime minister of NZ , nobody loves kiwi more than him and he certainly has more hair than the present fellow!!!

[@peaghien1441]

Blindspott, Elemeno P, I am Giant are great kiwi rock bands!

[@cmdrglass5096]

What about Che Fu ? DLT and Che Fu - Chains great song !

[@sifibuckle]

Neil Finn the lead singer of Crowded House was Tim Finns Little brother from Split Enz. Both were in Split Enz, long story. In my opinion Split Enz are the best NZ band of all time ( I grew up in the70's listening to them) and if you ever get a chance to see them (not likley they havn't toured since 1992, I went to the concert and they are truly the best band live ever. Better than Queen, Van Halen etc, not bigger, just teh croud were better, they were better) GO! You will never see a show where a song has a mosh pit where the lead instrament is the spoons and everyone is dancing like mad! They rule the stadium, seconded by Supergroove. That is another band you really need to listen to. Che Fu is also from Superfroove and did some amazing solo work after Supergroove. But, Split Enz..... Damn the little band that told it's history via it's album titles, read the titles and you learn how the band is, the final album was Endz of an Era, say it all....

[@superbirdzedits8497]

Stan walker? Six60?

[@Andy_M986]

3 The Hard Way HipHop Holiday.

[@alisonthomas47]

Curled you really need to listen to Poi e by the Patel Māori club, it’s a classic

[@SharonMcauley-h1w]

Good recommendation

[@taniangarotata-yates4115]

Stan Walker, Aaradhna, LAB, Six60, and Teeks.

[@quintingodsmark4999]

Tena Koe curls. Ahhh here's a few songs. Head like a hole comfortably shagged, fat freddys drop midnight marauder, split ends dirty creatures, Kora burning and Pluto white cross, Aaradhna forever love,and the hot grits the ballad of joe Stalin. Enjoy brother.

[@DeathstarBaby]

Fraction to much friction Tim Finn Gutter Black Hello Sailor Poi E Pātea Maori Club I got you Split Enz Welcome Home Dave Dobbyn Why Does Love do this to me Exponents Pacifier Shihad Also when it comes to Crowded House Neil Finn wrote most of the music so based on a lot of Nz especially Four seasons in one day

[@sonnybobsquarepants266]

Six60 Don’t forget your roots

[@fish2038]

What about the Netherworld dancing toys -For Today Have a listen 😀

[@bkhamilton81]

Next time can you play some of the song in the clip?

[@Andy_M986]

Eddie Low Sunday daddy.

[@tobinbh3940]

i think under fair use you could of got away with playing a few bars from each song.although I know most these songs its so weird not hearing them..

[@WendyJoseph-ww8ws]

That was my reaction also..

[@KiwiGlen]

Listen to Stan walker any of his songs will blow you away

[@sonnybobsquarepants266]

Adeaze- a life with you

[@Lambchopsnz485]

In your own time, listen to the whole Melodrama album by Lorde. It is simply sublime. 🎉🎉

[@biancakulsen9103]

alien weaponary is a good kiwi band

[@W1R3MU_N3WP0RT]

Curls why dont you only show little clips of you reacting to the music while its playing so it makes the vid better cause i dont think reaction channels that react to music movies etc get copyright strikes.

[@sleepersililoto3540]

Darcy Clay - Jesus i was evil. H.L.A.H- Comfortably shagged. David Dallas- Life is.. King Kapsi - Screams from the old plantation. Supergroove- sittting inside My head. Che fu- Machine talker Some good tracks to listen to.

[@FateTK99]

Crooked Royals!

[@teuilagracetualaulelei1609]

Bleeding Star - Is the worrying working (must listen). Dynamic Wgtn teens (average age 17 SLAYING it 😘came 2nd (nationally) in SmokeFree RockQuest 2023 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

[@robinlee9690]

Yes u definitely need to listen to Shihad…Wait & see

[@robinlee9690]

Slice of Heaven 🙈unless u have waited for W.I.N.Z a few years ago to answer your call…U would not understand

[@BengalCatChilli]

❤

[@TheMarathonomahos]

I think Che Fu Chains was brilliant

[@liammcpherson]

U NEED TO LISTEN TO THE GREATEST SONG BY THE GREATEST BAND WITH THE GREATEST FRONT MAN ,BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

[@SuBagnall]

NZ de facto anthem; POI E

[@mariedowner6349]

Anything Stan Walker is great -listen to Aoteroa - a goodie - his latest I am from the movie Origin ❤

[@bolosbolosbolos]

pls listen 2 matariki by rahera davies next

[@Larizzum]

Should've done scribe dreaming