He is a great warrior. He lost his stomach thru the cancer and had to learn to sing again with a different diaphragm dynamic. He made a documentary about it. Thank you for your reaction. ❤

@manuelapoissonnet8685

Ай бұрын

can we have a link to that docu?... sure, all of us are highly interested

@blackholesun5205

Ай бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/q4mLupaPm6-5d5c.htmlsi=l89psPbYqEKhro3_

@TwitchChocolate

Ай бұрын

@@manuelapoissonnet8685 The documentary is on Stan Walker's KZread page - kzread.info/dash/bejne/q4mLupaPm6-5d5c.html

@lisalefleur2977

Ай бұрын

​@@manuelapoissonnet8685 its actually on youtube. Stan walker doco

@edinamanukia8803

21 күн бұрын

@@manuelapoissonnet8685 kzread.info/dash/bejne/q4mLupaPm6-5d5c.html

Loved your reaction ❤ Music is a language we all understand and connect to. You are correct, Stan is a New Zealand Māori. His Tamoko (Tattoos) are real and all of these places in the video are where his tribal connections are, except one place his wife comes from. “I AM” is his response to Ava DuVernay’s film 'Origin'. It is about the reclamation, reconciliation and reconnection to our identity, our language and the origins of who we are and where we come from. By knowing who we are, we are then able to know where we are going. This is how we unlock our greatest power. I AM is taking back the power and giving it back to the people.

@teriuntalan1027

Ай бұрын

And Origin is the story of the author of the book Caste which tracks caste systems globally to present day and shows it's repercussions as systemic racism in society. Yes, layers upon layers in the origin of this song. As a pacific islander, his representation has been huge to us as a community. I recently saw Stan in Hawaii in concert and it was epic and joyful and amazing. ....(I'm also part Swedish, so sending Viking love as well!)

@katrogue9239

Ай бұрын

@@teriuntalan1027 was really deep, I finally got to watch the movie ❤

@Aotearoa0

Ай бұрын

You're so correct with your interpretation of the (waiata) song and correct with the Stan's native language, Maori. Great 😃👍 reaction thank you for your intuitive sense and feel for the Maori culture. At times I feel our waiata when sung the way Stan sings is very similar sounding to the Indian American song.

First time viewer of your channel, and you are the only person I have seen reacting to Stan who even mentioned the Holocaust memorial. That, as well as your honest & open reception of the video, as well as having the lyrics? I will happily subscribe to your channel!

Alien Weaponry: Rua Ana Te Whenua!! Māori Metal!

Remember when Beyonce said it was one of the best voices she'd heard in a long time. I interviewed Stan a few times when I worked at FLAVA in NZ. He was such a humble and genuine person. I'm so glad he's doing well. He represents us well.

i got goosebumps from this guy

This was spiritual revelation for me. This fellow has an amazing voice well suited to present his message in this song. Powerful.

Glad I clicked on this reaction. He is good, no, he is wonderful.

Thank you for your thoughtful and enthusiastic reaction. Welcome to our Stan world! He is truly amazingly talented ❤️ ❤❤❤

Goosebumps of the finest kind! Thank you for introducing this guy to us.

He’s got an amazing beautiful voice ❤

Stan speaking the native language of Aotearoa, MAORI 🎉❤

His new video Māori Ki Te Ao is equally impressive. And his Amazing Grace is beautiful! Looking forward to more Stan Walker reactions 👍👍

Exceptional voice, message, and performance ! 💫🌹❤️🌹💫 Thank you, Viking, for another introduction to an artist I have not heard before! 💫🌹❤️❤️🌹💫

OMG your the 1st reactor to get it right, assuming reaction

Beautiful reaction, vikings and Polynesian were similar seafaring peoples. Māori are deeply and intrinsically connected to the land, it is the source of our vitality!

Loved your reaction Viking and I'm sending you heaps of respect from New Zealand and you deserve it for speaking so highly of our Stan.👍👍👍

Oh, what a beautiful voice. Need to check out more of his songs now. 😀

The Bass is your heart beat

my man you were on the money stan walker is indeed a NewZealand maori so you hit the nail on the head stan is a epic advocate for the maori culture from what i under stand of him he eats breaths and lives his culture and as a 57yr old maori from nz i can only say he does the culture proud and is great to see a young man keeping our culture alive my take is that the words in the song (from a dying breed ) refers not only to the struggle in our culture but for every cultures struggle from all walks of life all around the world through his own personal struggle to rise above it all and still think of other peoples issues as well as his own shows just how big this young mans heart and courage is what a LEGEND it is something all kiwis should be so proud of kia kaha stan

Well, Viking... I am so glad I waited until I got home from work to watch this amazing, beautiful, emotional masterpiece. I loved everything about this track, video, and your reaction. And you my friend are very far from fucking stupid! You are so much more with your gifts, compassion and care. ❤💜💙❣️ Thank you for once again introducing me to this new artist and song. My next rabbit hole.

Thank you Viking your epic reaction. I love so much Stan Walker. He is incredible ❤

Yes! He's singing in his native tongue, Te reo Maori. An indigenous Maori from, Aotearoa, NZ. One happy sub, here.🙏😍👍

I absolutely loved your reaction!!... you are such an 'on to it' person ...Stan is also an amazing human who was born to create change through his artistry.... He touches our soul .... 💖💖💖

I had the same feelings watching this. Just beautiful.

Very emotional song! Great reaction, Viking - you expanded my horizons more!!

Please climb down the Stan rabbit hole, you won't regret it 🎉🎉🎉

@umarae27

3 күн бұрын

I've been addicted ever since first hearing him here, & can't get enough. There are even fun contests of Stan doubles singing his songs. While I love his recent songs like this one & his Maori Ki Te Ao, I'm very addicted to his oldie song called Take It Easy (live your life). I can't thank Viking enough for introducing him to us. What a blessing he is!

We, New Zealanders respect and love Stan’s music. He co wrote this and most of the scenery is New Zealand, Stan and a friend also produced video. Yes he is singing in his native language, Maori which is native to the land of new zealand. Stan has been through alot in life, one thing he is singing without a stomach due to cancer.

WOW WOW WOW WOW POWERFUL

Great reaction. You'll love "Maori ki te ao"

because we are connected (some of us) to the creator of nature.

It’s a deep representation of the calling to your Origins - the “I Am”! 💚

That voice connects me to my ancestors.powerful

Absolutely beautiful song. Have never heard this man before. Really enjoyed it. Thank you Viking ❤ Mary b.

Great reaction to I AM and Stan. Welcome to our Maori culture💕💕💕💕

Merci Viking Reacts, j'Aime !!!! Belle découverte ! 😍❤❤❤

Love Stan

Great reaction. Biggest loves to you Viking from New Zealand Aotearoa 💜 You were spot-on with your interpretation of what he was singing about.

Hi from Australia 👋 Great reaction! Pls check out Stan doing Ultralight Beam ❤

Great reaction. Thanks for goose bump cam! 🌏💖

Bro I LOVE your reaction. One of the best I've seen of Stan "I am". Love the background video and subtitles and your commentary... Thank you! As one of Stans fans since watching him win Australian Idol 2009... I totally appreciate this. I saw Origin when it came to NZ and loved it. Very low budget but a massive message. We love Stan ❤ always! Happy Matariki ! It's today in NZ ❤

Beautiful

Your reaction is epic ❤❤❤❤❤

I liked this so much I put it on my playlist 💜💜💜

Stan Walker won Australia's got talent show. Shortly after his win, he was diagnosed with stomach cancer. The same gene that has taken a lot of his family. He had his stomach removed and began a new journey. He had to learn to sing differently, which he has successfully. He is Maori, speaks the language fluently. He has learned so much about his culture and the dynamics behind it. He wanted to sing using the Maori language, so when others tried to persuade him differently, he himself became an independent artist so he could perform everything the way he wanted. It was either going to make or break him, so as it turned out, the decision was spot on. Ava Duvernay looked him up, but had to go through someone who knew exactly how to find him. Ava was so inspired by his vocals, she absolutely had to have Stan see the movie "Origins" and then have him write the theme song. The theme song is " i Am."

@mareenorth8790

Ай бұрын

He didn’t win Australia’s Got Talent … it was Australian Idol …. I know because I worked on it. He was amazing … incredibly humble and an amazing talent. Google his performances on the show … he was incredibly special. I’m so happy to see this video and your reaction because I can see he has found his true self

@lisalefleur2977

Ай бұрын

No he won Australian Idol'

For those who aren't aware of what happened to the Maori, i suggest watching Tom Selleck's movie called Quiqly Down Under. Oh Viking, this song is so gorgeous! Thank you for sharing this with us.

Always trust your gut instincts my bro you were spot on hence the goosebumps

I will have to check his channel out. LOVE your reaction and this video.

Welcome to the Stan Walker rabbit hole ❤ Stan was asked to write a song for the movie Origin and he said the movie changed him and inspired him to write the song, record it, and make the music clip in 2 weeks with 2 of his friends. Please watch the movie if you can. It changed me to ❤

This song is epic! I love your reaction! ❤🔥

Yes, Stan Walker is incredible, he is Māori- and that is the Māori language -appreciate your perfect pronunciation also :)

Oh mon dieu! C'est bouleversant

Stan walker was a contestant on an Australian talent show about 10 yrs ago and did really well. Haven't heard from him in ages. Beautiful song.

Tůturu whakamaua, Kia tīna, Tīna!! (Genuinely hold. Don't give up. Never give up!!) This is the first part of the chant, that he recites, right at the end, in our te reo Māori (Māori language)!!,

A beautiful song sung with so much emotion.

I feel just like you about this this song ...its magical and gives me the goosebumps everytime I hear it

absolutely enjoyed your reaction. So so talented is Stan

Awesome reaction, thank you

He is New Zealand Maori. You should watch his doco. Amazing young man.

As a proud Māori and wearer of Mjolnir, I love this reaction!! I listened to the Grimfrost podcast with Einar Selvik and he spoke about time he spent in New Zealand and how his time amongst the Māori people influenced him on his journey towards the birth of Wardruna. So proud!!

I ❤ your reaction and yes your right 👍

WOW This is the most powerful and stunning song a heard in a long time Viking and a react the same way as you, thank you so much for this song, hugs from Norway 🫂🫂💞💞👏🏽👏🏽

Stan Walker, Maori, Aotearoa, NZ. Thank you for viewing this he means alit to us here DownUnder, he portrays our Maori Culture in a most powerful way. He singing in Te Reo Maori.

Best reaction ever 🥰😍🥰

YES 👍🏽 You caught the Holocaust Memorial… I agree ☝🏽 humanity has been 😢 lately in a sad state. I just watched the news about the INDIA loss of over 100 people dying because of stampede from a religious event. The comments by toxic people really saddens me. We must remember we are all humans and this affects many families regardless of what Country and Race we just happen to be born into. Thank you for sharing your commentary and analysis. 🧐 I really love this Artist who shared his culture with others. It’s Beautiful 🎼✨🎶♥️.

Your welcome, Yes! NZ, Aotearoa, Te Reo maori. Stan Walker is a special person. Viking loved the comments...Peace🤙☝️😌

Stan wrote the song after being shown the film. He is singing in Maori. There are translations. He filmed it with his friend in 2 weeks. The scenery is New Zealand all from his tribal area.

Thank you so much for reacting to this one! One of my faves. I thought you’d enjoy it…and you sure did!

@zsuzsanna1416

Ай бұрын

Hi Karen! I looked at that black and white picture...🤔🙄

@karenm5681

Ай бұрын

@@zsuzsanna1416 Did you find the one guy that’s not saluting? Near the top and slightly right of center?

@karenm5681

Ай бұрын

@@zsuzsanna1416 He’s wearing a slightly lighter coat. Nearly at the top. Only one man between him and the top of the photo.

@zsuzsanna1416

Ай бұрын

@@karenm5681 yes. The black woman in blue dress, really?

@zsuzsanna1416

Ай бұрын

@@karenm5681 oh, I found the man!

Chills every time I see this!! Great reaction & you are spot on!

I love you reaction.

You are correct Viking it is Maori and your pronunciation is spot on.

Yip he's a kiwi .loved your reaction.i hope stan see's it he'd be rapt.

Yes maori bro❤❤❤

Beautiful! Went right to my soul! Thank you for your reaction to this beautiful song and video!

I love your response to our brother and his waiata - music ❤😊. Highly recommend, Alien Weaponary and Sheppards Reign from Aotearoa New Zealand 😊

The chorus contains lyrics in Māori and references the place where the Māori people believe they are created from. Your reaction is just perfect and what an emotional song this is!

Wonderful music, wonderful meanlng and gorgeous landscapes - instantly deep in your soul ❤.

Love your reaction man awesome

❤❤❤❤ ur reaction

thank you brother...much love from Aotearoa New Zealand

Great Viking beard, very cool 🎉

7:04 mad respect to you for taking time to dive into the message because it's deriving from a culture so close to my own which is the moari culture, new Zealand. It's so much more than vocals and style because the culture is embedded with a fierce familial love that goes beyond the grave. There's more to life and it doesn't here and they're always with with you in your walk of life fiercely protecting you. And I love that you're picking up on other parts of the message on how it's connecting with the holocaust and how that message of love ties in to a very real event to remind us we're more than this❤❤

Loved your reaction, was so genuine and pleasing. He has so many other beautiful songs. Check out Ultralight Beam a Kanye West cover, Amazing Grace, Māori ki te ao, which is another soulful te reo song which speaks to your soul, Newlight, I am the colour, oh so much more. Ngāmihi🙏🏼

Your reaction was everything ❤

Great reaction 💥

thank you for all the work you put into this reaction Viking! the background info, the translations... stupid would've been to just glance over all of this beauty, you are FAR FROM stupid my friend!

This is one of the best reactions 👍🏽

❤🎉 Great reaction yo our brother Stan Walker. Hes been through hell and back and remains strong to his roots and Origins. A voice of an Angel. Check out his list of songs to get you upto date with this phenom. His version of Amazing Grace live with the Levites. ultralightbeam live with the Levites. Choose he co wrote ft Hamo Del. Bigger live with the levites. Maori ki te Ao. Thankyou which he wrote for his mom. His lives are as good as his studio songs sometimes even better. He won Australian Idol way back where his mentor Michael Buble just said he can sing the phone book he thought he was that good. He knew Stan would win it that season natural takent. Have subscribed thanks mate for your great review.❤

Your instincts are right. Mean reaction brother 🔥

Thank you for your reaction, that was kol ! I subscribed 😊The movie is good too 😍 pls react to stan walkers 'amazing grace' too 🙏🤗

Probably the best reaction i have seen so far and ive watched alot lol ML@R Brother Maoriora 🔥🔥

@VikingReacts

Ай бұрын

A huge compliment! I thank you from the other side of the globe!

@alpeach9480

14 күн бұрын

@@VikingReacts Sure, take the compliment, but to me it is simply the Truth. For a non-musician, your reaction puts all the others I have seen to shame ! Exceptional !!

You're so right. Stan is Maori from Aotearoa (New Zealand)

Loved your reaction!

You were spot on from the start then did the research...♥ your reaction. Kia Kaha ehoa ♥

Such a beautiful song, and Stan's voice gave me chills. I loved this song and your reaction. I felt his words as I am an Indigious Native American and things need to change. I will subscribe to your channel now. Thank You. 🎤🎶🎧🫶👏

Beautiful reaction Brother... 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Great reaction video. ❤❤❤. Keep up the awesome work 🎉🎉🎉

Ur response it awesome and putting up the translations is so good too

Love the reaction bro.churr he's pretty good aye.

Nice reaction