Give It A Whirl (Part 1) - Split Enz 

I’m 19 and from Scotland. My dad introduced me to Split Enz recently, absolutely obsessed!!

The Finn brothers : Two of the best songwriters NZ has ever produced.

One of the greatest Bands on Earth, the early albums are just so beautifully original...still are.

It might be that I'm old enough now - I always liked Split Enz, but now I have a much greater appreciation for how original and brilliant they were.

Phil Judd Genius legend inspired my life of rock & roll

it is utterly astounding how good the "Mental Notes" album is. its lightning in a bottle. and the sad thing is, you can play it to most people and they simply don't get it. they get "I got you" because its simple 4/4 rock. but songs like "Titus", "Under The Wheel", "Spellbound" and "Stranger Than Fiction" are works of art. that 3 year period of Finn / Judd magic, is just that.

I want to thank you, sincerely, for posting this video. I have been a fan since 1981, when I first heard them in High School. They were the first band I ever went to see. It was at a hole-in-the-wall venue called The Stone, on Broadway in San Francisco, which doesn't exist anymore. Although I've had the good fortune to see them a few times after that, it was that night in that small room where I stood a few feet from the inspired and inspiring (and perspiring) greatness of Split Enz I cherish.

'Without a Doubt' is my favourite...amazing lyrics, instrumentals..slow pace then, fast...totally grabs me...thanks boys!!!!!

Brilliant stuff, bingeing on Split Enz atm...

The greatest band to come out of the southern hemisphere and I'm Australian,I'll rephrase that,the World.

Wait what! Noel just kinda squeezed his way in? That's hilarious and appropriate.

I'd like to second that! I've been trying to get my hands on these doco's for ages. You sir are a BOSS!

This is 'how to' instructional on how to become a household legend back in the day.

They have got to be the best alternative band in the world....EVER! I just loved them from the first moment I saw them. They were just so cool and classy. Nothing like them since. Their albums, and I have them all on vinyl and cd, are spectacular and fulfilling. The vocals are inspiring and beautiful and their instruments amazing.

The thing is the rest of the world never really knew how magnificent New Zealands music scene was

No I'm not a Kiwi. Far from it. I live in Jersey and was in a progressive band here in the late 60s called Divine Toe. We were ahead of the game with our stage act and music, inspired by the Who, Roger Chapman, Doors and Cream. I loved Split Enz because of their quirkiness and their style of music and dress. We never attempted Enz music because it would have been impossible to emulate them. We tried Zappa but again way to cool and difficult to perform. I loved the final Enz live performance - full of spontaneity and musical brilliance. And those spoons, wow!

A very interesting band

Great story,, great band. The best thing is they stuck to their guns and didn't sell out or change direction. Mental Notes was probably 50 years ahead of it's time and the orchestration remains unmatched by any modern act. And correct me if I'm wrong but Airlord,,Misex and Mother Goose were ALL Kiwi bands. No shortage of artistry in NZ.

Self belief is so important and Tim , Neil and Phil and the rest of the band felt it, they had the conviction, my band never made it through, there is always room for bullshit with confidence though as it can always carry you that little bit further.

Simply Brilliant!

love this stuff

SPLIT ENZ. Mental Notes. I love that album. New Zealand's dark side of the moon. To, Time and Tide. Bestest ever. I remember that t v show and what that dude said about the band. Who prevailed and known around the world. Mr Phil Judd and Mr Tim Finn please release 'Long Hard Row' on cd please plus the other tracks that were released years ago together on cassette tape. Thankyou. Even Vinyl too. I bought Ragnarok on cd a couple of years ago. Was one of the Jayett family members if I remember correctly. As Ringo state's 'Peace and Love'

I Can't believe this having a hard time in Australia, yes Coogee Bay and Sky Hooks, I am so glad they persisted

Noel was just there ahahahaha and he was

vaudeville rock was their sound...weird yet great.

to their credit the early enz was a group in itself...nuthin like a few yrs later. unique.

Как обидно, что этого документального фильма нет на русском языке.😭

I don’t think Skyhooks are anything like split enz!

Whatever .... everybody has to have a gimmick i guess.