Neil Finn of Crowded House, among other groups has been called one of the best song writers ever, bar none. Go the kiwi's

what a lovely, perceptive and appreciative reaction! Was a pleasure to enjoy it with you! If you haven't already, please react to Stan Walker's recent 'I am' video; it's so powerful!

Just a bit of fact Since his stomach was removed few years back he has had to train or teach his vocals to be more head dominant since he has no tummy to sing from…..he is an amazing young man who has endured so much and come through with flying Color’s and only getting better He is one in a billion….and a NATIONAL TREASURE in NZ Wonderful reaction….love your comments and smile

@josephpaerau9144

Ай бұрын

He still killing it mana Maori

@gravy2973

29 күн бұрын

As an Australian I wish he was ours ....then again we have a habit of taking your talented ones as Australian .....what a a heavenly voice .....got to see Stan next time in Sydney !

You pronounced Māori great. Polynesian languages are vowel dominant; each syllable is either just vowels, or a consonant followed by vowels so you don't get consonant clusters like English. As a result you get deep, open sounds more than the sharper 'brighter' sounds from the front of the mouth. Stan's cover of Ultralight Beam is amazing btw.

@Roman187zzz

Жыл бұрын

Perfectly said ❤

@tonyjk8084

Жыл бұрын

Kahukura, you from wairoa?

@churrgee3675

Жыл бұрын

Better pronunciation than the Pakeha who live here 😂

@murf1201

Жыл бұрын

yeah the pronunciation of Maori was great.

@tribalwar9971

Жыл бұрын

Shot gee

As a Māori what makes Stan Walker and the Levites so powerful in this rendition of this particular song is because it comes from an indigenous person reminding his own people that it isn’t over! And other people of influence may try to build barriers between our people and success and education and true freedom but as a people must never stop fighting for equality for our children. Like he says in the very last words it is not over. Love you Stan I have heard this version over 100 times but every time I hear it my eyes start sweating. 🥺 and ma’am thank you for your insights and your emotion and connection to his beautiful music. Mauri Ora

Maori and PI singers are always on point with the harmonies! ❤

@VirtualStagingDigiPro

4 ай бұрын

Word. Pretty sure it’s bc of growing up around the aunties, cuzzies and uncles at the whanau guitar parties lol.

Well… here I am crying at a clip that randomly popped up on my stream. This is unbelievably soulful and touching.

@hmmmyeahnahdoh823

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to NZ where the music is all about the VIBE. Checkout Amazing Grace, Ultralight Beam, New Light, Circle Of Life, He Kakano Ahau, Inside Out, also live with the Levites. Some of his other songs - Choose ft Hamo Dell, Aotearoa, Thank You, Tennessee Whiskey with Parson James, Black Box, Take It Easy etc Other Kiwi artists worth checking out - Aaradhna (Forever Love, Brown Girl), Teeks (Never Be Apart, First Time), Six60 (Forever, Lost ft Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra), L.A.B (In The Air, For The Love Of Jane) etc.

Appreciate your professional advice and opinions and your many kind and thoughtful comments. I know that Stan Walker and the other performing artists, musicians would be appreciative and very grateful for such a positive and generous review.

As a South African Stan Walker fan I have to subscribe to your channel now, you did this song and artist justice with your reaction!

@yanaa.b

7 ай бұрын

South African fan here too 👋🏾

As a proud Kiwi, this performance and reaction bought tears to my eyes. Te Reo Maori is a beautiful language. Stan is a wonderful singer. Such an incredible performance.

@dib4152

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it wasn't just me being a big girls blouse and crying x

@HighMaintenancePS

Жыл бұрын

Hi Andrea, I had the same result from the same perspective. I am left thoroughly wet cheeked. There is an intangible force that links me to our Polynesian countrymen. We are so lucky to have such a vibrant, metaphysical foundation to our culture.

@markswanson2716

Жыл бұрын

Stan is amazing! Seriously, treat yourself and search out more of his work. Beautiful young man and his voice is a gift to the world. He nails it live as well. Blessed!

@nikorawirimana6443

Жыл бұрын

@@markswanson2716 Of all songs the best best song ever is his cover Ultra beamlight that is like moving literally. Beyond the screen straight to the heart and motivates from with in.

@banksiaone

Жыл бұрын

I'm not Kiwi or Maori, but I cried anyway

I’m literally floating. Stan’s voice is like a soft blanket around a campfire ⛺️

@colleenboniface2525

Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful way to describe Stan's voice AJ! 💞

@cmb6087

Жыл бұрын

He’s so smooth..wow..

Stan Walker is one of the greatest singers in the world - he has been for 10 years. thanks for reviewing.

Hahaha Girlfriend, you hear, you feel it don't you. You've been bitten by Stan the Man. We in Aotearoa and Australia are immensely proud of Mr Walker. He has been bringing tears to people's eyes with his beautiful voice for a while now. Blasted into the spotlight when he won a national singing competition at 16years old in Australia. Love your "Really cool colour" 😍 Humble and Blessed is our Stan Walker❤️❤️

Stan is relatively new to me, doesn’t his voice just give you chills! This will blow you away, I discovered him on a KZread video when he had his stomach removed at 26 yrs old and had to work just to learn to breathe again after surgery! I fell in luv with his personality before I even heard him sing, he is gifted, I know nothing of the technical side of singing but, I do know that! Really enjoyed your reaction to him knowing you are a voice coach, the Levites are just amazing too!💕🇨🇦

@HighMaintenancePS

Жыл бұрын

Hey Cindy thanks for sharing. I am one of the many New Zealand who Stan has won over with His irrepressible and beautiful personality and His voice to match.

@brendapoole7542

Жыл бұрын

His voice is sweet and gentle all of thems are just amazing 😊👏🏾

Just 3 years earlier he was battling aggressive stomach cancer and they found 13 cancers during surgery. It is incredible that he is back doing what he loves and now started a family. Amazing man with an amazing voice representing his culture and homeland like a champion!

This is Stan’s version of Crowded House’s incredibly beautiful song, I love both versions ❤

To give you a bit of insight, they are performing at the Roundhead Studio in Auckland, New Zealand. Owned by Neil Finn, the writer of the original version of this song that Stan is singing.

@yoni23able

22 күн бұрын

It doesn't look like Roundhead to me. There's a lot of natural light there.

@craigmactak1839

21 күн бұрын

Although Stan has filmed and recorded at Roundhead. This session was at Stebbing Studios in Auckland.

If you knew his journey you would know how he is giving back ... His return to his homeland, his acknowledgement of NZ artists that laid a path before him and how beautifully blended our NZ language is. His rendition resonates because NZ artists share similar narratives and while they can be of different castes and languages, it comes from the same place. Home.

@subaru721

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely cuz 9/10 you give him any song to sing, he'll nail it everytime

Stan is so smooth vocally, his voice is like velvet satin ugh....Ataahua!

Being a long time Stan fan..I love watching reviews of people who don’t know him and also the Levites and then watching them discover them also gives me a sense that I’m also rediscovering them again and it feels so good..

The way your whole face lit up 🤩 during the whole reaction is priceless! Yes Stan Walker (and The Levites) are definitely one of a special kind of something!❤🎉

He’s my absolute favorite. He’s had quite the struggle with stomach cancer and having his stomach removed he is one of kind❤️

"..He honuored it .... and made it his own" - that's how u do covers !

He won Australian Idol when he was 19 yrs old. That was his start. His best song, I Am, he wrote himself as the theme song to Ava DeVerny movie called Origin. It will blow you away. And yes, he speaks Maori in the song.

Your smile listening to it says it all. Stan Walker is a New Zealand treasure…PERIOD!!!

The total wonder of this man is the fact that he has survived horrific illness and now sings without his stomach! The genetic illness has taken so many of this family…. Documentaries have been done on this subject so I’m not talking out of turn. Just gives u even more appreciation for his talent. Xx

@mariedowner6349

Жыл бұрын

He sings from his beautiful soul 🥹

@sixthsenseamelia4695

Жыл бұрын

😌 Stan Walker is an angel

Wish Stan could do a live studio rendition of all his favourites jams

You so need to watch and hear their version of Kanye West's Ultralight Beam.. Mindblowing!! The instrumentals, the story, the vocals, all blended...Unbelievable!

He has one of the best voices our country has ever had

@quadelicousherewini-inwood9826

Жыл бұрын

Nope.. But will say he's up there with many other great singers from nz..

@casperghost50

Жыл бұрын

You havent heard the other great voices of home but stan is awesome too 👍🏽👍🏽

@paton57

Жыл бұрын

@@casperghost50 That's an assumption

@casperghost50

Жыл бұрын

@@paton57 mike have u heard our other maori/ Polynesian voices? Even been to a garage party? Or even high school performances? Thats where it all begins.

@calikiwi

Жыл бұрын

Nope not even close, your to young to understand those that have gone before..

It blows my mind how absolutely confident he is when he sings but he seems so shy or humble he seems in videos I’ve seen and at the very end of this recording in this video! To cute!

Hey, I'm enjoying watching her face as she discovers Stan the man and his amazing voice and the Levites awesome voices as well!

Stan Walker has been a New Zealand treasure that all of us kiwis have been proud of ever since he won the 2009 Australia idol competition. He will forever be one of New Zealand’s biggest artists. Not only a voice to be proud of but a story to be proud of as Stan lived a very hard life and made the best of it even while fighting life threatening illnesses

Treat yourself, Stan Walker is amazing, his voice is a gift to the world.

You have to hear his cover of Kanye's 'Ultralight Beam' - his vocal skills and the harmonising from The Levites is mind-blowing!

@leilomat9985

6 ай бұрын

Yes 🙌🏻 and that song was made for Stan’s voice OMG ❤❤

It's been said, but I will say it again, Stan Makes us all (New Zealanders) proud. I've met him a few times and he is a man as lovely as his voice.

@GeoffGummer

Жыл бұрын

PS, levites were the Priestly order of the Hebrew nation in the Bible.

Great reaction/review. The best part is that your smile during the overview was completely in tune with the song...in other words, just beautiful! 🫶

One of the best reactions I have ever seen. Your pronunciation of the word Māori was just spot on so well done. Watching from Aotearoa New Zealand.

@bubblesnz1059

11 ай бұрын

no such place.... save us that aotearoa rubbish

@lindakayjohnson9434

2 ай бұрын

​@@bubblesnz1059RUDE PERSON!

@bubblesnz1059

2 ай бұрын

@@lindakayjohnson9434 rude is that aotearoa bullshit

watch "I am" for the film "Origin"

I’m glad you loved this rendition of Don’t dream it’s over! My favourite song of Stan’s.

It's those famous Maori harmonies. It sounds so clean 💯

I loved the joy on your face listening to this beautiful man and his amazing crew

new zealand represent!!!!! our people know how to make music!!!!! chuuuurrrr brotherr

He is my ultimate Aussie Idol winner. He is as incredible as his Voice. Such an incredible guy! Thank you for showcasing his voice. Stan takes you to the Heavens and beyond! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 And to think he almost was not able to sing again after he has his stomach removed. God is looking after him 😇😇😇

You have an amazing aura! What pulled me in was YOU! Thank you for being so naturally a bright kind light. X

@spudpatch55

Жыл бұрын

Same feeling Sammy..& her facial expressions were so touching of every chord 💯😇

His runs are so cold I had to put a blanket on…legit...it’s summer in Australia 🥶

Love Stan he’s from New ZEALAND and won Australian idol years ago. Another dude to check out would be Australian singer Guy Sebastian who won our first Australian idol and is similar to Stan

@Beezenberry

Жыл бұрын

Was going to suggest same thing. 🇦🇺

@kaz6254

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree love Stan and Guy

@kennethdodemaide8678

Жыл бұрын

I would love to hear Stan and Guy Sebastian collaborate on some songs. Imagine hearing them sing together.

@georgeibrahim7945

Жыл бұрын

@@kennethdodemaide8678 that would be hectic.

Hey Bethany, I've been a fan Stan for many years and have heard him do this song entirely in Te Reo Maori in concert. As much as I enjoyed Stan and The Levites, it was your reactions, insightful comments/observations and obvious admiration of his talent that blew me away. Love this. Nga mihi nui

Always amazing to hear a professional break down why a great singer is a great singer.

Seen stan live multiple times your reaction is priceless .. exactly the way i felt when i heard him sing.. he takes you to another plain of existence 💯 im a proud maori and we love to waiata (sing) as it is a massive part of our culture 👆

Stan Walker's vocals have always brought me to tears. With The Levites, this is just next level amazing.

Welcome to the Stan Walker fan club ❤ it’s a rabbit hole but it’s amazing in here.

Watching your reaction of Stan and the Levites was emotionally draining for me! All your repeat plays and analysing the differences in his voice and noticing how much richer his voice was when he sang in Maori. Such a delight to see someone truly ENJOY Stans voice. Will never forget Micheal Bluble say his throat was kissed by God. Aint that the truth! Stan sings from his soul. Thats why your soul recognises his gift. 🥰

We love Stan in NZ. He has overcome some big battles. I love watching the joy on your face as you watch someone .. the huge smile.

I love the way you described every bit of sound, tune and pitch that you heard. I know nothing about singing but I understood everything because of your description. Stan and the Levites are amazing.

The Stan Walker rabbit hole is definitely one I recommend going down, he has his own songs as well as some great covers. I highly recommend Aotearoa by him and other NZ artists and also his cover of Ultralight beam.

I so love the way your reaction to stan walker oh my goodness Stan's cover of Kanye ultralight beam is off the hook his vocals are insane if you do get ready for a rollercoaster ride

Its always been a stand out ability, among many , that stan makes anything he sings his own . And that depth you hear and feel , and that synchronisation , that is Mauri! That is the force that binds all and gives life to all according to our maori people of aotearoa . We are unified in Wairua and connected from the mountains to the sea . Such a bond transcends music 🎶 ❤

@HighMaintenancePS

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the perspective Huss Man. -Pakeha

Hello..I was very impressed with your reaction to our very own Stan Walker.Loved your explanation as a vocal coach and loved the glow and happiness on your face.Very happy to watch future reactions.

I love your descriptions of the whole, and your enthusiasm, of course. Well done. You are now my go to for reactions. 🤝🏽👏🏾👏🏾🌹🌹🌹

WOW! Truly lost for words.Blown away!!

Stan walker ..I am you will love it

Your pronunciation Maori was on point. Singing in Te Reo has a richer tone when they as individuals sing they sing to create beautiful blends as one. Stan and The Levites are very gifted/talented Maori and Polynesian artist from Aotearoa/NZ

@ropataj3

Жыл бұрын

Tautoko

His Riffs are renown and so easy for him.....He won Australian Idol lols His riffs what made us fall in love with him.... Look him up on his Australian idol Journey.

Here in 2024 and this is still the best reaction to a Stan Walker song. Please react to Ultralight Beam

Stan is VERY special! The group is fantastic.

Kia ora whaia ❤ so appreciate your appreciation of one of our most outstanding artists. Singing this in the studio that crowded house lead vocalist and kiwi built here in Auckland at Round house studios

As a longtime fan of Crowded House and Stan Walker I love hearing your analysis - I think this song is beautiful and emotive, but hearing you explain all the nuances gives me an extra level of appreciation. Thanks for all you do!

Fantastic version of Don’t Dream it’s over by Stan Walker . Written by another incredible Kiwi talent Neil Finn. What a combination Pai Rawa atu! He Reka.

This made me love life while listening to this. Wow so much power from Stan and the pacific touch 👌

Out of all the reaction posts i’ve seen so far, your assessment of this group helped me to understand in detail what makes a great performer. I’ve never actually listened to any of his songs before until now so thank you. Just watched his ultra light beam performance now that was amazing which i’m now going to download 😊Would love to hear your reaction to that song

Nz represent. Thank you for giving our country som3 shine

shit, come back to this post every week for the bro.. and your best reaction good vibes ever.. 7 more days 👏🏼 😁

You should also react to another NEW ZEALAND singer- Teeks. He had an amazing Maori song- Te ahi kai po. Also "Remeber me" and "Drive (cover)"

I’m going to need you to react to Amazing Grace - Stan Walker live with the levites 🙏🙏🙏

I watched the whole first part of this video where she's gushing about his voice and i'm thinking; you aint seen nuthin yet!

You really need to react to "I Am" and "Ultralight Beam" .... they're both unbelievable

This is a Heavenly Sound from my Polynesian brother Stan walker. Much love from Fiji🇫🇯❤🙌 please see another video of his AMAZING GRACE

Heavenly.. Stunning , Beauty , Connected to source....wow,.. no other words

So wonderful to hear your thoughts on this amazing artist . His voice quality is superb . The group with him is just as great ~ Thank you for your expertise on vocal sounds and quality. I’m so HAPPY to see you enjoy STAN WALKER as much as I ( who also just discovered him ! ) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

OMG of all of that I am most impressed with the fact you pronounce Maori better than most New Zealanders. Hats off for trying. Thank you

I love his voice !!! Been listening to him and other kiwi singers for a few years . He has an amazing story too…

Just found your channel…love it! You are so PASSIONATE about music and it’s contagious! 💙 I must have listened to this Crowded House song at least one million times in high school and this version is special. Thanks for sharing!

you MUST MUST MUST react to Stan Walker "I Am"

I'm soo glad you liked it, he's a national treasure here in New Zealand!

Awesome reaction to stans voice. He's been through alot over the years. In 2009 he came over to Australia from new zealand and auditioned for Australian idol. Where he won. And over the years he's brang many songs and I think 5 or 6 albums now. In 2017 he went through cancer that's been handed down thru his genetic genes. His grandfather in the late 90s went to England to have his cancer removed and I think he died during his operation and it was all on English tv at the time. Stan had his stomach removed and was nervous that he may die like his grandfather who went through the same cancer treatment. But Stan pulled through it and also had to find his voice again. Few months after his surgery he was back singing and been singing ever since. He also got the approval from Sir Elton John to sing his song circle of life on lion king in Maori. In every other country that showed lion king in their native language, the actual song is sung by Sir Elton John himself. Stan Walker is the only one that's allowed to sing his song all around the world the lion king was shown in. His story is very touching and in order to know about his back ground you need to look at his time on Australian idol to his songs that he makes and his cancer scare to now just releasing a new album be made in New Zealand and Australia. You can find stans cancer journey on KZread along with his Australian idol audition and songs etc. But also if you would like to hear another Polynesian sing. Her name is celestial utai. She is Samoan and from Australia. She has done a Korean song with her brother junez. It is Junez x celestial = Saldaga. Celestial utai also auditioned for the voice Australia 2022. Also there is another Samoan and her name is faith sosene And a male singer called Jordan Tavita. I think you'd love their runs and riffs. All the best and hope to see you do more Maori and Pacific islands Polynesian singers. Be happy to recommend and fill you in with any voice you'd like to hear and react to from Maoris to Polynesians. Much love from Australia.

@ropataj3

Жыл бұрын

Tautoko

The Backing vocalists are a trio called "The Standard" and the Band is a 4 piece band called the Levites hope this clears somethings up :), Ive Been really enjoying watching the rest of the world react to Stan Walker . The richness you hear when he sings in Te Reo Maori is Mauri Wairua creating his mana

lol this lady cute with her reactions lol amazing song and voice

Stan Walkers voice is like honey - all the performances are just beautiful ❤

I think Stan is one of the worlds best singers, probably in my top 15 for sure.

"Pristine production on every note." So good, love all of his songs because he has such a phenomenal voice, personality and spirit! Thank you Jesus for such a gift! Kia ora, Amen!

It's so nice to hear that you love stan, he definitely is the greatest..The intire family are like this, perfect actually all the Maori family's in NZ are like this, in runs in our blood.

“I’m going back , you guys knew it”,,,, 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Thankyou for your wonderful selection of music. Too often online musical reactions are dominated by constant interruptions, biased opinions based on limited musical knowledge. As a kiwi musso im appalled by the lack of knowledge, displayed for the world to see!!. Music is part of Maoridom, ingrained in us for over 800 years. An artist you reacted too( stan walker) is one of many talented artists from down under. One special lady , Aussie. Does a cover of Eminem's,lose yourself. Eminem would be proud to hear his story, through another's interpretation. You will have your work cut out for you!!, nothing, absolutely nothing will prepare you for what you hear. Keep that sun lit smile. Naki.

Stan & the Levites' "Amazing Grace" is transcendent 🔥🌅

Absolutely love Stan Walker, ever since the first time he auditioned on Australian Idol. Knew he would win it from that audition. He has a very distinctive tone.

Stan Walker won the 7th season of Australian Idol back in 2009 when he was only 19 years old. From everything i have seen he is a wonderful human being.

He’s a very talented artist from New Zealand. He has an amazing voice. Loved your reaction Beth💜

@fugawiaus

Жыл бұрын

Born in Melbourne.

@amandam3723

Жыл бұрын

Yes born in Melbourne. But he is an Australian born New Zealander but identifies as a Maorri first and foremost when asked if he is from NZ or Aus .

@bodybalanceU2

Жыл бұрын

@@fugawiaus dont be a dick tom - he is Maori and proud of it regardless he happened to be born in aus which has nothing to do with his parentage and whakapapa - btw he speaks with a broad nz accent - seems aus had little influence on him only winning australian idol is the aussie claim to fame on stan

@fugawiaus

Жыл бұрын

@@bodybalanceU2 Chris stated he’s from NZ. I corrected him due to Stan being born in Australia. These are facts. I have Celtic background but I’m not Irish. There is also some Viking in there but I’m not Swedish. I was born in Australia therefore I’m Australian. No reason you can’t be proud of your ancestry. I just stated a fact.

@bodybalanceU2

Жыл бұрын

@@fugawiaus thats the thing he has no australian ancestry - his family is from nz his history is Maori - he has been brought as a Maori - its not some distant culture - he has no links to australia except for being born there - his family is MAORI - why is that so hard to understand!!!

No doubt you hear thousands of musicians every year but I am surprised you have not heard of Stan... his music writing and performance is a legacy many will never achieve....

Stan Walker is an absolute treasure. Please listen to more of Stan! There is also a documentary on KZread and also a book on Stan’s life regarding the many struggles he’s gone through and how he’s been blessed by God. Stan is an amazing human!

Ka pai ehoa your pronunciation of the word MAORI was on girl love your reaction