Weta - Calling On (Official Video)

[@johncameron683]

Best Kiwi track......EVER.

[@theradioattheendoftheworld4251]

Great song, a forgotten kiwi classic

[@hatusage]

The bass!.. The drumming!.. The guitars!.. The vocal performance.. How did this sing did not get international recognition??

[@dylancaygill8407]

It did.

[@bpturner2610]

Absolutely agree, wtf?

[@rebecca6125]

I remember them being big in Aus, lots of radio play.

[@malicerising5569]

Kiw's never get noticed unless you're a cute, pakeha girl

[@artdonovandesign]

Right? It's fantastic!

[@artdonovandesign]

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!

[@frankmorris2603]

An unbelievably good track and band. It's criminal that this level of talent gets swept under the carpet. And I'm an Australian.

[@JanetMaynard-bt3zq]

Nevermind 😅 we like a lot of Australia sounds too😊 well I do❤

[@Jeebizz101]

the video is soooooooooo 2000's, love it

[@MrSomethingElse]

It you aint head banging, you need to stop trying, this the finest of the fine in te whare of rock.....

[@mucous-membrane]

That fuck of a riff when it kicks in ...

[@nzrockboi]

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

[@josephsteiner8650]

Really sad

[@colinmackenzie6277]

Helluva ROCKER!!! ❤

[@Derek_Gunn]

Great song. Should be everywhere!

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

I think I recorded this on VHS from ЯTR Countdown that year

[@skfpryor]

Cruising around Auckland supposed to be working listening to this instead. Panmure Container terminal never looked the same after.

[@stevebarrett6724]

Don't know why this song didn't achieve greater heights?

[@stevebarrett6724]

Totally agree

[@henryfordwasright]

Hail the brother mr Takona Ngati Te Rangi rip my G ❤

[@lightfoot.2000]

💕 Actual! 😎🙏

[@tiigalilly5320]

Fork this song get you jumping Life is SUFFERCATING!!! Call it On!!!!

[@JagoFettNZ]

One of The Best Rock Songs Ever Made ✊

[@mugg99]

This sounds so clean.. better than I remember. Rest in Aroha Aaron

[@richardhead6352]

Nah not forgotten

[@johnpoy8345]

Hair stands up on my neck when this comes on the radio RIP

[@saltymahero9898]

RIP Aaron - thanks for the lift to the airport ...you shone so bright shine on.

[@donnied6151]

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.

[@saltymahero9898]

@@donnied6151 Yep that's Aaron singing ...his solo work was great too.

[@markhunter2342]

Weta is sadly missed, taken before his time RIP Aaron

[@troopznz1029]

still jam this hard 2024 RIL Aaron

[@infinitemortal2852]

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.

[@tommydhwilliam1897]

Beautiful comment bro still play to this day

[@markcourtney2205]

Can't believe they weren't a world wide phenomenon..no justice..so good.

[@nostalgia9338]

One of the best build ups I have ever heard.

[@danimal26]

That snare drum is mind bending.

[@danimal26]

Rest Well Aaron....... This song is completely perfect how it just builds.

[@ThePeachteats]

One of the most epic build-ups ever

[@stevebarrett6724]

Then the ending brings you back down

[@stevebarrett6724]

Then the ending brings you back down

[@simonjamestatt3613]

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.

[@toddjohnson5176]

Wow! So did i!😎👍🏽👍🏽

[@berniemckinley4988]

TAIKA WAITITI ! CAN YOU PUT THIS SONG IN ONE OF YOUR MOVIES AND GIVE IT THE ATTENTION IT DESERVES

[@thomasmcmahon9328]

The connection between everyone in this song is crazy. Bass and drums, guitar. Vocals. Insane

[@MichaelMunro-hz9qi]

What a way to go out of 2024 & enter 2025!

[@jeffthomas8824]

The best video direction I've seen, it give the music so much more power..pure brilliance.

[@RM-ti8nf]

I just heard this on Hauraki and had to find out who made this gorgeous sound. Rock on NZ 💜❤️

[@lizbmusic11]

Got the Ju. Another great song. Awesome band. Used to play tracks in my Homegrown show Saturday afternoons on National Radio. RIP Aaron.

[@justmadeit2]

Im in England and this is the first time hearing this. Sounds good

[@stewygb9915]

Just fucking awesome….

[@stefanzzz6778]

For me this song is “coming home”, rather than calling on.

[@phenominc]

still smashing this hit out everyday. NZ GOAT Tier

[@omnapp9]

Wow.... saddened by my delay of discovery of such opulence....x .

[@philtikao2333]

Just brilliant. Great to hear this Kiwi gem again after so long.

[@timjarvis9078]

Classic kiwi anthem remember this tune from the late 1990s it’s up there with the other all time kiwi greats

[@colinmackenzie6277]

NOW THATS AOTEOROA HARD!!!

[@journofay]

Hard out. I'm listening to all my mums favs

[@gurugamingkiwi]

RIP. Wil love up always.

[@joshuanakagawa9804]

Miss your face around ChCh, Aaron. You were a top bloke. 💔

[@greghall4520]

What a song!❤

[@amityb6561]

Still as good today as it was back then!!

[@mmmjayjay5571]

Massive shout out to Radio Hauraki for playing this effin EPIC song and bringing me to here to watch these incredible guys.

[@josephschuster5261]

Man I remember these 2 from school. Naenae collage.

[@ThatKiwiDudeTV]

Chur bro I went to Naenae too.

[@atabrown5075]

I went to naenae

[@atabrown5075]

But I'm only young 25 lol how old r use

[@josephschuster5261]

@@atabrown5075 42

[@itsyacuzin1173]

Chur bro i went to naenae college as well.. I remember arron rip

[@TheFunkhouser]

RIP... still cant believe it :(((

[@Whakarewa]

What ever happened to these dudes? Really liked their music...

[@terenasimons5247]

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

[@bigneil8888]

How have I not heard the before, thank you the rock for putting me on to it

[@cortsluke7420]

Takes me back to some good old days

[@brendonmaher1513]

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.

[@coolcat796]

I used to watch this band in the front bar at the espy

[@lightfoot.2000]

🔥🔥🔥 🤘😎

[@mrshanonstarr5101]

Great Music ...!! 🎧👍🎸🎙🎸🎸🎶🎶🎵

[@markdoherty754]

Saw them live in Wellington for a reunion gig. Awesome.

[@malicerising5569]

2:41 Start Banging your head!, rest in Peace, Aaron

[@ehLeanne311]

That drum groove is infectious, simple little nuances can add so much

[@richardhead6352]

Awesome

[@MrSomethingElse]

Those wings are made of wax, flew too close to the sun, Aotearoas supergroup....

[@lightfoot.2000]

🎵🎶 Aotearoa Hard! 🤘😎

[@MrSomethingElse]

@@lightfoot.2000 Kia Ora My Neighbor!

[@MrSomethingElse]

@@lightfoot.2000 Fucking have this on repeat, I saw them at BDO but I was trashesd.... calling on

[@MrSomethingElse]

@@lightfoot.2000 Nga Beatle me nga rolling stones

[@pingNZ-73]

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

[@rodeo4786]

Belting out a 40ft container .that's the Ju

[@madsackerman7522]

Kiwi talent wuuuu haaaaa.

[@Mistyfrequencies275]

Love this, always and forever

[@JanetMaynard-bt3zq]

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 🤍🖤❤️🤍🖤❤️

[@bdml77]

Very pretty song

[@paulmulcahy4187]

What a slow burner of a song. Living in Oz at the time so missed this fertile time in Kiwi Rock..

[@rebecca6125]

Nah man it was big on Triple-M and Rage, one of my faves!

[@paulmulcahy4187]

I was big on jjj, probably explains missing it!

[@sharbizzare]

Super crisp, so GOOD

[@brendanperrett8248]

Absolutely fantastically kiwi band🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@gazzabethyname]

The video is a cross between The Matrix and Once were warriors.

[@realeeriezzz530]

🤣🤣🤣Facts

[@THEROWANSKI]

COOK DA MAN SOME F**KING EGGS B**CH

[@loulancaster8234]

Not bad for Kiwis. I like it.

[@possibleot1167]

Classic.. glad to hear you're back

[@benjaminpain1975]

Miss you Buzz

[@34hd892hf432d54gtf43]

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 !?

[@scottgeen3062]

Great song from Scott Auckland

[@veewilliams5052]

The screaming part reminds me of mcr

[@antonmatthews1769]

Manooman kiwis can rock!!!

[@MsAlien911]

So, this re release, will it be a vinyl ??? Want it. Link me up.

[@markdoherty754]

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.

[@DelGibson_NZ]

RIP Aaron Xxx

[@tamulawrence8358]

Arohanui

[@S4t4n_NZ]

Member berries

[@alexanderdahoola8188]

When Strangers Appear (2001)

[@lordharvey5199]

I vaguely remember the song but not them so many bands in the late 90s and early 2000

[@Benjamin-om3ih]

Kia ora everyone Does anyone know roughly what the chords are for this incredible song?

[@PorfiryPowhiri]

❤️

[@THEROWANSKI]

🤘😆🤘

[@kiwiceejay]

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....

[@MsMounen]

Who came up with the idea of calling on to the marae? Which tribe introduced it to the rest?

[@pingNZ-73]

That's a Great question... hmmm

[@88-V-..-A-..-N-88]

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

[@ajfox031]

Apparently they are still searching for their shipping container

[@pingNZ-73]

Crackups As Lmao

[@haunt4252]

Bruh

[@brutallyremastered4255]

I just found out. What a loss. E hoa.

[@benpotaka5893]

Still think Aaron should have joined Superjesus

[@pingNZ-73]

He would have been Fabulous too🫶

[@hesgotamotor8288]

I remember why I forgot about them

[@RedTailedfox551]

Oh I just realized I clicked on a add F U C K

[@mrskush8877]

Humm? Why is this a add

[@charlie-wt5mt]

Uhh they want to promote their video?

[@lewisaglietti516]

No