Through the Eyes of Love

New Zealanders have been accused of not rushing to express their feelings. Made for TV One's Work of Art slot, this collection of 10 classic love songs offers striking evidence to the contrary. A roll call of song-writers and musicians talk candidly about love and putting it into song. Each performs a classic song they're closely identified with, from Ruru Karaitiana's 'Blue Smoke' (performed here by Jackie Clarke) to John Rowles' 'Cheryl Moana Marie', to stripped back versions of 'I See Red' and Bic Runga's 'Sway'. The result shines a light on love, Kiwi-style — and offers a fascinating survey of Kiwi pop music across half a century. 

...there was that whole thing of keeping yourself a bit hidden: a sort of non-celebratory thing, whether it was pain or joy, you don't give it any largeness. Unlike say the Italians, who are brilliant: they automatically divide into audience and performer...

– Tim Finn on growing in New Zealand in the 1960s and 70s

Key Cast & Crew

Arthur Baysting

Subject

Chris Burt

Sound Mix

Richard Riddiford

Producer

Geoffrey Cawthorn

Director

Michael O'Connor

Cinematographer

Craig Wright

Assistant Camera