Stan Walker is a New Zealand singer of Maori descent. Part of the lyrics is in Maori Language. The tattoo is also Maori tattoo. The outfit and jewelries are also Maori outfit and jewelries. This was filmed in NZ. He explained in the description the filming location: Te Puia (geothermal valley Māori culture & Kiwi Conservation Centre in Rotorua), Te Pā Tū (Maori Village in Rotorua), Waitomo Caves, Kaiate Falls, Mount Maunganui, Tongariro National Park. The hand movement is part of Maori dance. You should google Maori culture and dance. You can check his youtube channel when he sang Amazing Grace, Covering Kanye West "Ultralight Beam", Covering Crowded House song "Don't Dream it's over".
In a article Stan says the song finishes with a whakataukī (Māori proverb) that loosely translates ‘to bind together, fix, and affirm; it is affirmed! Bound together; in unity!’ It is a reminder of the origins and stories that embrace our collective power.” ‘ORIGIN’ is set to
stan is mainly European by birth so get your facts straight. The fact he chooses to disown that part of him, is because it doesn't profit him. Theirs nothing good about this song which is dark and demonizes non Maori
This is a message to all Indigenous people of the World. The language we speak is the gift given to Maori, as is the language given to all Indigenous peoples of the World, and yes it includes the English language. We Maori are proud, we are the Land, we are the Sea, We are everything God gifted in His creation.
I’m Tahitian/Welsh/Irish. The Māori people looked after my family when they moved to New Zealand and asked for nothing in return. A very very special group of peoples. Similar to other Polynesian peoples, yet very unique.
Tahitian/German/Kiwi here My children are Maori The culture is amazing..I stand with Maori wholeheartedly Stan is one of the best ambassadors for Maori and all cultures that are trying to find/understand their identity!! Most Polynesian people can trace their ancestors back to Asia!❤
@@tinasnewzealand Ia ora na! What a mix. Your children have a beautiful lineage! I grew up in Wellington and feel more aligned with Māori culture than Tahitian (but I can speak Tahitian) Yes Stan is amazing. I’ll have to check out his other music. And I love how, with the shrinking of the world, through technology, internet and quicker exchange of information and chat, there is a more collective feel to all indigenous peoples. I also love how ‘Māori’ means ‘indigenous peoples of the land’, meaning we are ALL Māori! Connecting to the land is a key part of this journey. Is there a favourite song of Stan’s that you like? Manuia 🤙🏾
no stan is dividing the country and has chosen to disown his mainly European ancestry because there's no dollars to be had, he is working against maori and non maori alike @@tinasnewzealand
Came to explain as i am also a Maori from New Zealand. Yes it is a tattoo, this song is so powerful and has so much meaning, its just so beautiful. He is singing parts in Maori which is the native Tongue of Maori and called Te Reo and it is making a come back. This was filmed here in New Zealand. None is native American or Asian, its Polynesian. His necklaces are greenstone not jade and called Ponamu. Hand movements are a big part of Maori and the faces are used for many reasons one of them being to intimidate our enemies.
When we wiri (shake the hand) it represents the leaves that blow in the wind and for us its a way to connect with our ancestors that have passed on. We write songs and speak of our ancestors often. We even build wharenui (meeting houses) that represent a common ancestor that our iwi or tribe and hapū subtribe descend from. We never forget we came from or who we descend from. Proud to be māori
Kia Ora, Isabel Wilkerson is an African-American Author who wrote Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent’s. Ava DuVernay an African-American director wrote and directed the film Origin. Ava saw some of Stan’s work and asked him to write and perform the Original song for the movie. Stan along with co writers Michale Fatkin, Vince Harder and Te Kanapu wrote ‘I Am’. The book is a must read. Some content of the book will be hard (for some) to swallow, however if you come to it with an open mind and a heart for change, it makes so much sense (well in my humble opinion) and then some. Please look Isabel Wilkerson up and see what she’s about, also Ava DuVernay. They’re both amazing and talented Women. I’m of Maori, American Samoan and Pakeha descent - born and raised in Aotearoa - New Zealand. Stan Walker is an amazing talent, as are his co writers for this waiata (song). There’s talk of him along with the co writers that they should be nominated for an Oscar for original song. Stan ‘Bro’ your an amazing and gifted talent. Nga mihi e hoa for what you’ve done for our music and Aotearoa on a whole. Proud to be Maori - pukana
The song is about the reclamation, reconciliation and reconnection to our identity 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.
Nonsense, Stan is creating division and separatism. He is mainly of European origin through his parents and the Maori part is much less in his dna , his music wasn't selling so he turned to singing and writing race hustling tunes all about how colonisation was bad for Maori. It's pure bunkum. .
Stan Walker is an indigenous Māori from Aotearoa New Zealand. He is speaking Te Reo Māori the Native language of the Māori people. We are a Polynesian Island Nation Country found in the South Pacific near other South Pacific countries like Australia, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa. The area is commonly known as Oceania. Aotearoa New Zealand is in the Pacific Ocean and somewhat in between Asia and the Americas and have some shared whakapapa or genealogy so in a sense have some shared influence, as well as from a shared indigenous experience. Very cultural indeed. Tribal indeed. Aotearoa New Zealand has a melting pot of people in it including the indigenous Māori. When they vibrate/quiver their hands this action is called "wiri" and represents life force and derives from heat waves. This particular facial expression the bulging of the eyes is called "pukana" and is used to emphasise ans acknowledge words and phrases in songs, chants and haka that people connect to. Stan Walker has killer vocals and deserves to be recognised far and wide.
Maori are not indigenous , and stan is mainly european by descent . Aotearoa is a fictional name invented by a European around 1870. Maori never had a name for NEW ZEALAND, if they did then it would be in the maori version of the treaty - so get your facts straight
@@user-cz9pp9rn4y hahaha girl bye, we do not associate with uneducated commoners who think they know but they don't 😂. I needed something to have a good laugh at today too lol 🤣 Ka whawhai tonu mātou ake ake ake! Toitū te Tiriti! ❤️🤍🖤
Stan walker vocalist he is of indigenous people of New Zealand, warriors, spiritual, strong connection to their native language. I have seen many of his musical works and life 13:33 on You Tube. Very captivating music, both covers and originals
Native Americans and Maori have some of the very same actions in greeting and behaviours, most likely from having spent time together. We are Polynesian and our ppl traveled melenia ago until we finally came to Aotearoimataroa. Thats probably why there is a connection with the 7 nations. Song is a part of us. This is Stan's reaction to the movie. Indigenous ppl around the world would understand. Downtrodden ppl around the world would understand. To know where you come from is to know where youre going❤ Stan said it in his own words. I hope this song helps ppl understand that they have a connection to this world no matter where they are, no matter who they are.
The song is about dividing people up into race identity. Stan is creating division and separatism. He is mainly of European origin through his parents and the Maori part is much less in his dna , his music wasn't selling so he turned to singing and writing race hustling tunes all about how colonisation was bad for Maori. Stan being mainly European has benefited from colonisation, he's a liar and fool disowning his own whiteness because it doesn't profit him. It's pure bunkum. .
@@andywilson9787 Well thats your perspective, must say sounds like a bunch of bs to me. Stan creates plenty of pakeha songs, which have won him a basket load of awards so you sound like your are a bit butt hurt that so many people, including non Maori get it, GET HIM and what he is talking about here. You do you mate, Stan can do whatever the hell he wants.
I hear a lot of different cultures from the opening to the end...Ataahua (Beautiful). Stan is a Taonga (treasure) of Aotearoa (Land of Long White Cloud) NZ ♥♥
Yes the kumara potato came from South America and was brought here to Aotearoa (New Zealand) by Maori who surely have connections with Hawaii who also don't have the letter S in their language which is so similar to Te Reo. Same with Easter Island so yes I agree with what you say there
The hand movement is called "Wiri" its an expression of life force, showing you have an energy within you and you are drawing energy from around you, the earth, sky and all things living. Facial expressions for women called pūkana involves opening eyes wide and jutting out their chin. For men, it means widening their eyes and stretching out their tongue or baring their teeth. Though these expressions may be intimidating, they are not necessarily a sign of aggression but may show strong and deep-felt emotions.
Its super cool to know that this Amaziiiiiiing artist , New Zealand singer had a part of his stomach removed due to a A carcinogenic gene that has been perpetuated throughout generations of his family, he has an incredible history. You can feel the passion he has for music and the pride he has for this culture and his ancestors. One of the best artists of his generation, a seriously humble man, most of his music should be looked at.
New Zealand is such a beautiful place. About 20 years ago I travelled around on the North Island for about a week and have always dreamed of going back someday. The white necklace is likely carved bone…that’s a very traditional thing, but it’s mostly seen in the shape of hooks.
Research “the Haka” to learn more about Māori culture. Maybe this is one your husband could sit in on and react to as well, as it’s a very VERY masculine type of thing. Think warriors intimidating their enemies while boosting the morale of their own team at the same time. I think New Zealand has a team that does the Haka before a football game. Yup. I just asked my husband. The name of the team is the All Blacks. Check it out if you’re curious. It’s a sight to behold!
The culture/people are Maori from Aotearoa aka New Zealand. The language is Te Reo Maori. The 'tattoos' are called moko (mor-kor) and are traditional and significant to the the Maori people. What you call Jade, we call Pounamu (poe-nah-moo). A greenstone native to Aotearoa. The white 'jewellery' is bone. Generally whale bone carved into designs significant to our people. The shaking of the hands is what we call the 'wiri' (wid-ee). The hands imitate the shaking of the leaves/branches of trees. The 'war face' is called a pukana (poo-car-nar) meant to scare/shock/warn. These days it's less about that and more cos we are just feeling it and let it out. I would love to see this performed at an awards show in the US. full haka and everything.
Translation: He toi ora ahau nou - I am your vitality Te toi no Kurawaka - The source from Kurawaka ( the waters where life began ) Taku rongomaiwhiti e - My unique sacredness Takiri ko te haeata - The dawn breaks Anga atu ki te Ra - Face the light of the new day Whiti whiti ki te ora e - Shine, cross over to life Hou mai ra - Resounding To rongo e - Are your deeds Tau mai ra - Received To karere - Is your message Mau tonu e - It remains Tuturu whakamaua kia tina - Bind together, fix and affirm Haumi e - It is affirmed Hui e - Bound together Taiki e - In unity
Great reaction to our taonga(treasure) Stan Walker. Much love from Aotearoa (New Zealand) ❤ I subbed 😊 Im looking forward to the movie. I didnt know what it was about but geateful to those who have shared here.
I know others with give you the info on Stan Walker, but I really appreciated how you went through your knowledge and feels as the video revealed itself to you. Never thought of Asian influences, but yeah..I can totally see your impression from that. I was introduced to Stan Walker through a song called "Aotearoa" and I recommend it to you. It has many NZ Maori singers and I think it's uplifting. I hope you appreciate him more. cheers!
The music video is filmed in new Zealand ava is from America and the director of the movie origin it will b released in America in December but stan is an amazing vocalist live as well hes maori living in new Zealand
I haven't read all the comments, but listening to your reaction, I can see that your viewers have tried to clarify and respond to some of your remarks and questions regarding Stan, his heritage as a New Zealand Māori and the meaning of the soundtrack in relation to the narrative of the movie. Essentially, you are partially correct, this soundtrack/song is a reflection on empowerment. The song also relates to prestige, the honour of cultural identity and relationships between indigenous communities (their languages, beliefs and customs) and the natural world.
@@user-cz9pp9rn4y When's the next KKK meeting? I didn't know New Zealand had a branch of the KKK. Okay we do now have a racist right wing govt trying to erase all things Maori so I see where you get your confidence but they will fail. We are about to see protests of the likes never seen before in New Zealand. Are you going to man up and face off with the protestors or hide at home posting this cowardly crap on your keyboard
@user-cz9pp9rn4y Your the one who sounds racist and trying to divide people's beliefs in your comments. Maybe you have no roots of your own and that is why you can't relate to what everyone is feeling. 🤔
Imteresting thought .Even if people dont know the language,it makes no difference to the soul, sound, that Stan shares with the people,it still hits in the heart .Just beautiful ❤️❤️❤️.
The hand movements are called ‘wiri’ in our language, which symbolises being alive or our life force and to signify life or being alive in the haka (dance). Everything in this video has cultural significant - the tattoos (tā moko), dances, facials, clothing, necklaces, movements. Everything is Māori culture which means so much to me and our culture. Hope this helps ☺️
❤❤Stan Walker has been around for awhile now, has overcome horrendous stomach cancer and other health issues, it's in his favourite places in New Zealand and yes it is tribal from his own production with 4 other friends he is just so talented and mative to his country awsome🎉🎉
Polynesian/Pacific Islander. Hands are part of their culture. Both in dance and expressive gestures. Māori people make that face all the time for intimidation. And in the song they’re saying: “react to Stan walkers ultralight beam”😮😂😂
Stan Walker is a very young talented and humble man, who has gone through alot to get to where he is today, His back ground is Maori which are the aboriginals of New Zealand or Aotearoa aka The Land of The Long White Cloud, he became noticed in Australian Idol, the necklace (Jade). In Māori culture is a greenstone necklaces and artefacts which are crafted into powerful traditional symbols, and gifted to the powerful, spiritual tribesmen. Māori spiritual leaders handed down this greenstone for generations, and leading by example the practice of gifting became widespread. Certain pieces of greenstone were actually recognised as having their own spirits, which chose their wearer, so carving or taking one for yourself was extremely bad luck as it would anger the spirit or guardian of the jade."
He toi ora ahau nou - I am your origin Te toi no Kurawaka - That originated in Kurawaka Taku rongomaiwhiti e - [you are] my unique sacredness Takiri ko te haeata - Bring forth the dawn Anga atu ki te ra - Move to face the sun Whitiwhiti ki te ora e - interchange into life
Stan Walker is Māori which are indigenous to New Zealand. Māori are Polynesian so there are some similarities to Asian cultures. The spirituality and beliefs are also very similar to Native American cultures. The film this song is for is actually about Isabel Wilkerson who is an award winning journalist and author so in a sense the song is about her and her strength.
Stan Walker is a very beautiful human being being. He is from New Zealand. He is singing in his traditional languag in Māori language.. from Edith in Australia 🇦🇺
Some of the images are from the film e.g., the scene of the woman walking through the granite blocks is Eisenman's installation in Berlin for the fallen Jews of Europe, there's the Taj Mahal in India. I don't know much about the movie but it seems to reference various cultures that have been subject to colonization or genocide. Stan is singing parts in Maori, the native language of New Zealand. The Maori people were also colonized.
Stan is Indigenous Maaori to Aotearoa New Zealand. He has a Ta moko, not a tattoo. He is wearing pounamu green stone from here. It's authentically Maaori. It's about connecting - discontent and racism. The movie is about that. We are Iwi Tribal.
I love that during this reaction you are trying tomake sense of the song and find a point of reference so you can understand, it tells me that you want to know what he's saying, what the signifance of this song is in relation to the visuals and the movie. It made me smile tbh, and I wanted to come here and help you answer some of those questions, but it looks like a few kiwis beat me to it (Kia Ora Whanau!! - Hello family) Definitely look into it more, the Maori culture is so rich and beautiful. I hope you get the opportunity to travel to New Zealand and experience the Maori culture, until then I can't wait to see more of your reactions and learn more about our native people. Aroha Nui - Much love
3:51 The language is native to New Zealand, Maori a dying breed due to politics and politicians who rape and pillage and push agendas no one wants. The Maori are very spiritual people and are connected to the land and through the land we are one and all. The Taiaha (necklace) each piece is designed to honor the warrior spirit of Aotearoa (New Zealand) and Polynesian cultures. PS: The Maori descended from Hawaii who killed off the Moriori and claimed the land for us, then the white man came and the rest is history.
Maam I don't know why but you look like a really nice person. Very caring and generous. No idea why I'm saying this. You've got an awesome accent. I'm a Maori from NZ, same as Stan and he is a great example of why I'm so proud to be Maori (Indigenous peoples of Aotearoa) New Zealand
ALL naturally filmed in NZ no inside stage design...what you see in the music video of Stan Walker is NZ unique nature of the country and its Maori indigenous culture....
Our Maori culture is so beautiful and resonates with many yet unique in all its ways, Stan Walker is Aotearoa, New Zealand's Top Star!! along with many others but he, is truly a blessing not only to our country and our people but to the rest of the world!! His movements are amazing I believe even though I haven't met him personally (I've watched him perform locally) his spirit I know, is one of a kind able to spread knowledge through true art ❤️💛💚
Its so interesting on your hunches as to what his heritage is. As our people have ancient links to Asia, and the America's also we are polynesian with close ties to all the islands within polynesia, melanesia and micronesia being our islands being the last to be settled, Aotearoa New Zealand.
Bang on reaction and first time hearing our language of Aotearoa New Zealand, ka pai (well done). We are the younger people of the Hawaiian people from Aotearoa New Zealand called Maori sounds like mouldy but replace the "LD" with an "R" Stan made this song and film as a response to the film ORIGIN. Stan was approached and this is his "Taonga" treasure that he gave to share to the world.. We sincerely hope it helps peoples spirit become more settled within. Our body language imitates the wind, waves and the facial gestures are an emphasis of words or reactions to embolden our words or to 'sweeten' them with dance moves. Stay well and thank you from us in our wee islands aka Hobbit Land..
I am, it captures the essence of who me are, our culture teaches us that we are not just the physical. our Whakapapa(geneology) connects us not just by blood, it is our Iwi(tribe) our Hapu(subtribe)Our waka(canoe our anscestors travelled on during migration from Hawaiiki) our Maunga(our mountain) our Awa(river) our Whenua(land) our Tipuna(anscestors) our Reo(our language) and our Marae(our meeting house), all of this is our identity and our wairua(our spirit,what remains of us after we are gone), and is extremely important in our maori culture
The movie is about life and struggles of a woman (who you see in the video) I won't say any more than that. It was filmed here in my home country New Zealand. There are rumours afloat that Stan may be nominated for an Oscar not only did he sing it but he wrote, directed and produced the song. Everything is filmed in NZ and the people you see are the Maori people, indigenous to NZ. Not only that he did all this in 2 and half weeks. He's incredible. The performers flutter their hands quickly, a movement called wiri, which can symbolise shimmering waters, heat, waves or even a breeze moving the leaves of a tree. The facial expressions known as pukana helps to emphasise a point in a song or haka and demonstrate the performer's ferocity or passion. I hope this answers some of your questions!
Love Stan’s new song he sings and wrote. This is our native culture of New Zealand. Anything Stan sings is awesome he has a beautiful voice. He is Maori …..not Native American or Asian …
The quivering hand movement is common in Maori performance - it's called 'Wiri' and I believe is an expression of the life force, our own and in nature. For a next listen I'd recommend Stan's cover of Kanye west's song 'Ultralight Beam' - it really shows his amazing vocal range!
New Zealand has beautiful landscape. Maori draws essence from the land (whenua) the skies, the waters and our ancestors (Tipuna) which is where strength is found; Our Origin(s). I've just heard this today; I'm gutted as I am Maori. Beautiful Stan and accompanying vocals, it brought me to tears in a proud way. This personifies Maoridom x
Polynesians were ancestor worshippers pre-colonization and that deep cultural aspect remains even though most converted to western religions. The lyrics, both English and Maori, and visuals reflect unbreakable connections between us and our ancestors. The movie talks about inherited caste systems and inequalities that exist around the world through time and geography. So the song connects all of these concepts and ends with the idea that we have the power to change ourselves for the better and stop the injustices that come with unequal power dynamics, having hopefully learned the lessons of our ancestors. We have a big election coming up that might help us answer that question.
It seems that most of the comments are only mentioning Stan's incredible singing, and rightfully so. He won Australian Idol when he was 19 years old, and he opened for Beyonce in Australia when she was touring in 2013. But the song is for the movie "Origin," by Ava DuVernay, a Black female filmmaker. It's about a Black woman, Isabel Wilkerson's book entitled "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents." The woman in the video is Aunjunue Ellis, a talented actress who plays Isabel. Ava came into contact with Stan by way of Instagram (long story short). Ava and Stan are both incredibly talented. You'll have to do some Googling. I wouldn't just read the comments for information.
As the spirit finds a way through hundreds of years of oppression and been down trodden,as warriors we find a way TOGETHER.Arohanui he tangata whenua .
He singing in Māori, Stan is from New Zealand. I think most of the video was also filmed in New Zealand as well 🇳🇿. The people in the video are Māori as well apart from the parts that are from the movie
You're so respectful, in the way you explain your views of Te Reo Māori, "War face" was the PERFECT way to explain the pukana (name for the faces they made) 🔥
The hand sign is called Wiri, it symbolises shimmering waters, heat waves, breezes from leaves. All natural Waves basically, The maori culture just like seen in Moana is so much about Nature 💚
Getting to know the language helps u understand more. Yes there is I believe some people who dont like change and trying to change things but we are a proud people and I will stand with the Maori to see their culture preserved.
Kia ora koutou. Ko Māori ahau. Rawe lyrics: We are the colour, felt in spring You are the wind, breathe into me You inherit me, I inherit you I hear the language, you speak to me As far as the eye can see, everything has changed Tell me how can we stand by I don’t want to be the same He toi ora ahau nōu te toi nō Kurawaka Taku rongomaiwhiti e Tākiri ko te hāeata ana atu ki te rā Whiti whiti ki te ora e We are the waters, the rivers, the streams Flow through the armour of a dying breed I am with you and you are with me Baptised in fire, we're lions in the ring As far as the eye can see, everything has changed Tell me how can we stand by I don’t want to be the same He toi ora ahau nōu te toi nō Kurawaka Taku rongomaiwhiti e Tākiri ko te hāeata ana atu ki te rā Whiti whiti ki te ora e Hōmai ra to rongo E tau mai rā whakarere Mau tonu e x3 YEAAH YEAHH YEAHH MAU TONU E Tuturu whakamaua Kia tina! TINA! haumi e! Hui e! TĀIKI E! ---
I am Maori and can interpret. The waving hands is called a wiri. Like many languages, the hand is a language. For us it's a spiritual language that when we wiri, we raise vibration and open and unlock other worlds and dimension. Your given vibration and learn as a baby in the womb until you leave this earth. Wiri is as unique as the eyes which we call Pukana. We use as another language from the spiritual world to our physical self. We are the eyes of our ancestors and God. Speaks power and in silence
He is singing Te Reo which is our Maori indigueous language here in Aotearoa (land of the long white cloud.), He is polonesian descant they our indigenous Aotearoa New Zealand. Te Reo is very commonly spoken in our nation and it is beautiful language and culture but like all indigeous cultures there are people who dont like it which is sad. I am Pakeha (white) and have Maori in my family and I am very proud of our indigeous and there is some in our family.
This song relates to the struggles NZ Maori (Indigenous to NZ) are facing, we as maori connect to our ancestors that have passed our whakapapa, our history, our waters our mountains and the land, we are the color, we are maori, we are the language , Te Reo Maori, speak to me, our ancestors, our current government is trying to take away our language our culute our identity
This song is about suppression. Detachment from your homeland & identity. Stan is reminding people about their roots & what it means to remember where you came from; your ancestors, your culture, your motherland. Hence the name "ORIGIN" (the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived.) Sadly, people are forgetting their heritage and bloodlines. Cultures are slowly dying. We are being erased. We don't want to forget who we are anymore. We want to be one with our land & people.
The song is about dividing people up into race identity. Stan is creating division and separatism. He is mainly of European origin through his parents and the Maori part is much less in his dna , his music wasn't selling so he turned to singing and writing race hustling tunes all about how colonisation was bad for Maori. Stan being mainly European has benefited from colonisation, he's a liar and fool disowning his own whiteness because it doesn't profit him. It's pure bunkum. .
@@andywilson9787 And the ugly entered my post to clarify what? Your hate and anger towards an individual who you probably don't even know... Disowning his whiteness? Are you serious? Or are you a comedian? Either way, your remarks are baseless. But you got your 15 seconds with me. Now, you can hop to the next unfortunatel individual who I'm sure you'll bless with your wonderful attitude 🤣
You are correct in saying its jade and pounamu are the same thing captain cook called it green stone hence the name we maori call it pounamu it is a slightly diffrent variation of the jade that is found in china but both are formed the same way
I can't help with any of your questions because I'm as curious as you to learn more. I thought this song was absolutely beautiful and I look forward to someone, hopefully, being able to answer some of those questions.
There’s such a thing as Google and FYI it was the director Ava DuVernay who heard about Stan Walker and personally called him in NZ to write this song especially for her film Origin. He is an amazing singer and she’s an amazing director …this woman who has done this reaction is embarrassing herself I’m not sure what the tattoos have to do with his song nor whether he is tribal or not. What is she reacting to? Even more puzzling…is why? She’s so ignorant that it’s cringeworthy. She knows nothing about him and even less about the movie and the director ….and to add even more cringeworthiness she’s trying to guess what he is what he’s singing the language the tribe…she’s confused wtf?? How are your viewers supposed to react to your reaction if you’re f%$@…ing confused!!
He is MAORI decent, proudly from AOTEAROA also known as New Zealand. The language he is singing is "Te Reo Maori" ... Yes, Maori are of polynesian. I'm surprised you didn't click , the movie is called ORIGIN.. the video Clip is displaying the ROOTS of who you are and always remember, where you come from, where you ORIGINate from. 😊 there's so many meanings, like said empowerment, strength, courage, bravery, independence, faith, knowledge. it's alot. it just makes this song much more greater ❤❤❤
Translation from Maori to English: He toi ora ahau nou - I am your vitality Te toi no Kurawaka - The source from Kurawaka ( the waters where life began ) Taku rongomaiwhiti e - My unique sacredness Takiri ko te haeata - The dawn breaks Anga atu ki te Ra - Face the light of the new day Whiti whiti ki te ora e - Shine, cross over to life Hou mai ra - Resounding To rongo e - Are your deeds Tau mai ra - Received To karere - Is your message Mau tonu e - It remains Tuturu whakamaua kia tina - Bind together, fix and affirm Haumi e - It is affirmed Hui e - Bound together Taiki e - In unity
Ana, correct me if im wrong did the documentary 13. She's brilliant and a force of nature. Glad she chose Stan for the score on her movie brilliant choice 👏
We are very strong when it comes to our culture. Only rugby players, when a World Cup is on knows the Maori culture. We perform a Haka before each game. Very few Americans are just learning about us. New Zealand is the furthest of all
Stan Walker is a New Zealand singer of Maori descent. Part of the lyrics is in Maori Language. The tattoo is also Maori tattoo. The outfit and jewelries are also Maori outfit and jewelries. This was filmed in NZ. He explained in the description the filming location: Te Puia (geothermal valley Māori culture & Kiwi Conservation Centre in Rotorua), Te Pā Tū (Maori Village in Rotorua), Waitomo Caves, Kaiate Falls, Mount Maunganui, Tongariro National Park. The hand movement is part of Maori dance. You should google Maori culture and dance.
You can check his youtube channel when he sang Amazing Grace, Covering Kanye West "Ultralight Beam", Covering Crowded House song "Don't Dream it's over".
Thank you for putting that up so those who are non-Maori can have an insight of Stan and our culture❤️
Good on you girl. I love it when one comes across gems that gives you goose bumps then you just got to delve into the treasure trove.❤❤
In a article Stan says the song finishes with a whakataukī (Māori proverb) that loosely translates ‘to bind together, fix, and affirm; it is affirmed! Bound together; in unity!’ It is a reminder of the origins and stories that embrace our collective power.”
‘ORIGIN’ is set to
Cher cuzzie well put
stan is mainly European by birth so get your facts straight. The fact he chooses to disown that part of him, is because it doesn't profit him. Theirs nothing good about this song which is dark and demonizes non Maori
This is a message to all Indigenous people of the World. The language we speak is the gift given to Maori, as is the language given to all Indigenous peoples of the World, and yes it includes the English language. We Maori are proud, we are the Land, we are the Sea, We are everything God gifted in His creation.
what exactly are you proud of ?
@user-cz9pprn4y to be Māori
are you slow?@@user-cz9pp9rn4y
proud of what ?
@@user-cz9pp9rn4y you will never know! even with any kind of explanation, you will never know!
I’m Tahitian/Welsh/Irish. The Māori people looked after my family when they moved to New Zealand and asked for nothing in return. A very very special group of peoples. Similar to other Polynesian peoples, yet very unique.
Tahitian/German/Kiwi here
My children are Maori
The culture is amazing..I stand with Maori wholeheartedly
Stan is one of the best ambassadors for Maori and all cultures that are trying to find/understand their identity!!
Most Polynesian people can trace their ancestors back to Asia!❤
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Ia ora na!
What a mix. Your children have a beautiful lineage!
I grew up in Wellington and feel more aligned with Māori culture than Tahitian (but I can speak Tahitian)
Yes Stan is amazing. I’ll have to check out his other music.
And I love how, with the shrinking of the world, through technology, internet and quicker exchange of information and chat, there is a more collective feel to all indigenous peoples.
I also love how ‘Māori’ means ‘indigenous peoples of the land’, meaning we are ALL Māori!
Connecting to the land is a key part of this journey.
Is there a favourite song of Stan’s that you like?
Manuia 🤙🏾
Very nice. Maori are Polynesian also
no stan is dividing the country and has chosen to disown his mainly European ancestry because there's no dollars to be had, he is working against maori and non maori alike @@tinasnewzealand
@@user-cz9pp9rn4y Your that guy
Came to explain as i am also a Maori from New Zealand. Yes it is a tattoo, this song is so powerful and has so much meaning, its just so beautiful. He is singing parts in Maori which is the native Tongue of Maori and called Te Reo and it is making a come back. This was filmed here in New Zealand. None is native American or Asian, its Polynesian. His necklaces are greenstone not jade and called Ponamu. Hand movements are a big part of Maori and the faces are used for many reasons one of them being to intimidate our enemies.
Ta Moko not tattoo!!
nothing great about the song or stan and his tats
@@user-cz9pp9rn4yjealous much 😂
@@user-cz9pp9rn4yOk loser lol
youre NOT MAORI, you are part maori , acknowledge ALL YOUR GENETIC MAKEUP including the european colonizer blood running through your veins
When we wiri (shake the hand) it represents the leaves that blow in the wind and for us its a way to connect with our ancestors that have passed on. We write songs and speak of our ancestors often. We even build wharenui (meeting houses) that represent a common ancestor that our iwi or tribe and hapū subtribe descend from. We never forget we came from or who we descend from.
Proud to be māori
Expression of life force
Thank you. I’ve wondered what this symbolized for about 20 years. Now I know thanks to you.
Mau tonu e
@@karenm5681 its all made up bs. Maori were not a nationhood of people they were 500 tribes with different customs and languages
Kia Ora, Isabel Wilkerson is an African-American Author who wrote Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent’s. Ava DuVernay an African-American director wrote and directed the film Origin. Ava saw some of Stan’s work and asked him to write and perform the Original song for the movie. Stan along with co writers Michale Fatkin, Vince Harder and Te Kanapu wrote ‘I Am’. The book is a must read. Some content of the book will be hard (for some) to swallow, however if you come to it with an open mind and a heart for change, it makes so much sense (well in my humble opinion) and then some. Please look Isabel Wilkerson up and see what she’s about, also Ava DuVernay. They’re both amazing and talented Women. I’m of Maori, American Samoan and Pakeha descent - born and raised in Aotearoa - New Zealand. Stan Walker is an amazing talent, as are his co writers for this waiata (song). There’s talk of him along with the co writers that they should be nominated for an Oscar for original song. Stan ‘Bro’ your an amazing and gifted talent. Nga mihi e hoa for what you’ve done for our music and Aotearoa on a whole. Proud to be Maori - pukana
DuVernay is exploiting blacks through profiteering out of advancing perpetual victimhood
Wilkerson the author is a racist and divisionist pushing anti white people themes
The song is about the reclamation, reconciliation and reconnection to our identity 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.
Nonsense, Stan is creating division and separatism. He is mainly of European origin through his parents and the Maori part is much less in his dna , his music wasn't selling so he turned to singing and writing race hustling tunes all about how colonisation was bad for Maori. It's pure bunkum. .
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Your just jealous
no its not , its about promoting hatred and blame for all part maori ills onto colonization
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nonsense..Ancestry matters not on who we are . We become who we are through our self determination
Stan is an amazingly talented and gifted artist that deserves all the recognition and exposure and so much more
no , hes an average singer with detachment from reality who tats himself all over
And you are @@user-cz9pp9rn4y
Stan Walker is an indigenous Māori from Aotearoa New Zealand. He is speaking Te Reo Māori the Native language of the Māori people. We are a Polynesian Island Nation Country found in the South Pacific near other South Pacific countries like Australia, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa. The area is commonly known as Oceania.
Aotearoa New Zealand is in the Pacific Ocean and somewhat in between Asia and the Americas and have some shared whakapapa or genealogy so in a sense have some shared influence, as well as from a shared indigenous experience. Very cultural indeed. Tribal indeed. Aotearoa New Zealand has a melting pot of people in it including the indigenous Māori.
When they vibrate/quiver their hands this action is called "wiri" and represents life force and derives from heat waves. This particular facial expression the bulging of the eyes is called "pukana" and is used to emphasise ans acknowledge words and phrases in songs, chants and haka that people connect to.
Stan Walker has killer vocals and deserves to be recognised far and wide.
Best commentary here !
Maori are not indigenous , and stan is mainly european by descent . Aotearoa is a fictional name invented by a European around 1870. Maori never had a name for NEW ZEALAND, if they did then it would be in the maori version of the treaty - so get your facts straight
@@user-cz9pp9rn4y hahaha girl bye, we do not associate with uneducated commoners who think they know but they don't 😂. I needed something to have a good laugh at today too lol 🤣
Ka whawhai tonu mātou ake ake ake! Toitū te Tiriti! ❤️🤍🖤
yeah your problem is you consider maori are superior which is racist @@HepstahReally
@@user-cz9pp9rn4y kia ora mō te reta! 😁👍🏽
Stan walker vocalist he is of indigenous people of New Zealand, warriors, spiritual, strong connection to their native language. I have seen many of his musical works and life 13:33 on You Tube. Very captivating music, both covers and originals
Native Americans and Maori have some of the very same actions in greeting and behaviours, most likely from having spent time together. We are Polynesian and our ppl traveled melenia ago until we finally came to Aotearoimataroa. Thats probably why there is a connection with the 7 nations. Song is a part of us. This is Stan's reaction to the movie. Indigenous ppl around the world would understand. Downtrodden ppl around the world would understand. To know where you come from is to know where youre going❤ Stan said it in his own words. I hope this song helps ppl understand that they have a connection to this world no matter where they are, no matter who they are.
Did you know some Arab tribes also Hongi - and for the same reason. Interesting our connections aye.
The song is about dividing people up into race identity.
Stan is creating division and separatism. He is mainly of European origin through his parents and the Maori part is much less in his dna , his music wasn't selling so he turned to singing and writing race hustling tunes all about how colonisation was bad for Maori. Stan being mainly European has benefited from colonisation, he's a liar and fool disowning his own whiteness because it doesn't profit him. It's pure bunkum. .
@@andywilson9787 Well thats your perspective, must say sounds like a bunch of bs to me. Stan creates plenty of pakeha songs, which have won him a basket load of awards so you sound like your are a bit butt hurt that so many people, including non Maori get it, GET HIM and what he is talking about here. You do you mate, Stan can do whatever the hell he wants.
I hear a lot of different cultures from the opening to the end...Ataahua (Beautiful). Stan is a Taonga (treasure) of Aotearoa (Land of Long White Cloud) NZ ♥♥
Yes the kumara potato came from South America and was brought here to Aotearoa (New Zealand) by Maori who surely have connections with Hawaii who also don't have the letter S in their language which is so similar to Te Reo. Same with Easter Island so yes I agree with what you say there
The hand movement is called "Wiri" its an expression of life force, showing you have an energy within you and you are drawing energy from around you, the earth, sky and all things living. Facial expressions for women called pūkana involves opening eyes wide and jutting out their chin. For men, it means widening their eyes and stretching out their tongue or baring their teeth. Though these expressions may be intimidating, they are not necessarily a sign of aggression but may show strong and deep-felt emotions.
Its super cool to know that this Amaziiiiiiing artist , New Zealand singer had a part of his stomach removed due to a A carcinogenic gene that has been perpetuated throughout generations of his family, he has an incredible history.
You can feel the passion he has for music and the pride he has for this culture and his ancestors. One of the best artists of his generation, a seriously humble man, most of his music should be looked at.
This documentary on his illness shads light onto his passion for music and culture ruclips.net/video/yUWX4VkLSG4/видео.htmlsi=Ooi19Ag5VjPbf7Ns
unfortunately stan had a lobotomy at the same time
New Zealand is such a beautiful place. About 20 years ago I travelled around on the North Island for about a week and have always dreamed of going back someday. The white necklace is likely carved bone…that’s a very traditional thing, but it’s mostly seen in the shape of hooks.
Research “the Haka” to learn more about Māori culture. Maybe this is one your husband could sit in on and react to as well, as it’s a very VERY masculine type of thing. Think warriors intimidating their enemies while boosting the morale of their own team at the same time. I think New Zealand has a team that does the Haka before a football game. Yup. I just asked my husband. The name of the team is the All Blacks. Check it out if you’re curious. It’s a sight to behold!
Try his song I am the colour and his version of ultra light beam
The culture/people are Maori from Aotearoa aka New Zealand.
The language is Te Reo Maori.
The 'tattoos' are called moko (mor-kor) and are traditional and significant to the the Maori people.
What you call Jade, we call Pounamu (poe-nah-moo). A greenstone native to Aotearoa. The white 'jewellery' is bone. Generally whale bone carved into designs significant to our people.
The shaking of the hands is what we call the 'wiri' (wid-ee). The hands imitate the shaking of the leaves/branches of trees.
The 'war face' is called a pukana (poo-car-nar) meant to scare/shock/warn. These days it's less about that and more cos we are just feeling it and let it out.
I would love to see this performed at an awards show in the US. full haka and everything.
When Stan sings as far as the eye can see and looks to his right is so beautiful.It was filmed where I live,the Bay of Plenty Aotearoa New Zealand.
Translation:
He toi ora ahau nou - I am your vitality
Te toi no Kurawaka - The source from Kurawaka ( the waters where life began )
Taku rongomaiwhiti e - My unique sacredness
Takiri ko te haeata - The dawn breaks
Anga atu ki te Ra - Face the light of the new day
Whiti whiti ki te ora e - Shine, cross over to life
Hou mai ra - Resounding
To rongo e - Are your deeds
Tau mai ra - Received
To karere - Is your message
Mau tonu e - It remains
Tuturu whakamaua kia tina - Bind together, fix and affirm
Haumi e - It is affirmed
Hui e - Bound together
Taiki e - In unity
His version of Amazing grace with the Levites is a must watch.
Great reaction to our taonga(treasure) Stan Walker. Much love from Aotearoa (New Zealand) ❤ I subbed 😊
Im looking forward to the movie. I didnt know what it was about but geateful to those who have shared here.
I know others with give you the info on Stan Walker, but I really appreciated how you went through your knowledge and feels as the video revealed itself to you. Never thought of Asian influences, but yeah..I can totally see your impression from that. I was introduced to Stan Walker through a song called "Aotearoa" and I recommend it to you. It has many NZ Maori singers and I think it's uplifting. I hope you appreciate him more. cheers!
The music video is filmed in new Zealand ava is from America and the director of the movie origin it will b released in America in December but stan is an amazing vocalist live as well hes maori living in new Zealand
I haven't read all the comments, but listening to your reaction, I can see that your viewers have tried to clarify and respond to some of your remarks and questions regarding Stan, his heritage as a New Zealand Māori and the meaning of the soundtrack in relation to the narrative of the movie. Essentially, you are partially correct, this soundtrack/song is a reflection on empowerment. The song also relates to prestige, the honour of cultural identity and relationships between indigenous communities (their languages, beliefs and customs) and the natural world.
the song promotes hatred and separatism , wake up
@@user-cz9pp9rn4y When's the next KKK meeting? I didn't know New Zealand had a branch of the KKK. Okay we do now have a racist right wing govt trying to erase all things Maori so I see where you get your confidence but they will fail. We are about to see protests of the likes never seen before in New Zealand. Are you going to man up and face off with the protestors or hide at home posting this cowardly crap on your keyboard
@user-cz9pp9rn4y Your the one who sounds racist and trying to divide people's beliefs in your comments. Maybe you have no roots of your own and that is why you can't relate to what everyone is feeling. 🤔
@user-cz9pp9rn4y your listening with fingers in your ears and hatred in your head
Imteresting thought .Even if people dont know the language,it makes no difference to the soul, sound, that Stan shares with the people,it still hits in the heart .Just beautiful ❤️❤️❤️.
I can feel this song in my heart and soul, it relaxes my body, and opens my mind to all things beautiful about us, about us being Maori.
MAN YOURE BRAINWASHED IMHO , GO LISTEN TO SOMETHING THAT ISNT PROMOTING SATANIC FORCES..LOOK AT THE BLOODY DEMON TATS HE HAS ADORNED HIMSELF WITH
Check out Stan’s version of Hallelujah that he sung on Australian Idol. He starts off a little low but when he kicks into gear, wow!
The hand movements are called ‘wiri’ in our language, which symbolises being alive or our life force and to signify life or being alive in the haka (dance). Everything in this video has cultural significant - the tattoos (tā moko), dances, facials, clothing, necklaces, movements. Everything is Māori culture which means so much to me and our culture. Hope this helps ☺️
WIRI IS A MADE UP WORD JUST LIKE 90% OF THE WORDS OF TEREO CONJURED UP OVER 36 YEARS
❤❤Stan Walker has been around for awhile now, has overcome horrendous stomach cancer and other health issues, it's in his favourite places in New Zealand and yes it is tribal from his own production with 4 other friends he is just so talented and mative to his country awsome🎉🎉
Wow, im blown away by your questions, the details you picked up on and how respectful you are 🥰
Ngā mihi nui 🙏🏽 Aroha nui 🖤❤🌿
Strength through connection to whanau or family, through whakapapa or ancestors, and connection to the land, river, places where we come from ❤
Polynesian/Pacific Islander. Hands are part of their culture. Both in dance and expressive gestures. Māori people make that face all the time for intimidation. And in the song they’re saying: “react to Stan walkers ultralight beam”😮😂😂
If you haven’t been to New Zealander your missing out! One of the most beautiful counties to see ❤
Stan Walker is a very young talented and humble man, who has gone through alot to get to where he is today, His back ground is Maori which are the aboriginals of New Zealand or Aotearoa aka The Land of The Long White Cloud, he became noticed in Australian Idol, the necklace (Jade). In Māori culture is a greenstone necklaces and artefacts which are crafted into powerful traditional symbols, and gifted to the powerful, spiritual tribesmen. Māori spiritual leaders handed down this greenstone for generations, and leading by example the practice of gifting became widespread. Certain pieces of greenstone were actually recognised as having their own spirits, which chose their wearer, so carving or taking one for yourself was extremely bad luck as it would anger the spirit or guardian of the jade."
He toi ora ahau nou - I am your origin
Te toi no Kurawaka - That originated in Kurawaka
Taku rongomaiwhiti e - [you are] my unique sacredness
Takiri ko te haeata - Bring forth the dawn
Anga atu ki te ra - Move to face the sun
Whitiwhiti ki te ora e - interchange into life
Stan Walker is Māori which are indigenous to New Zealand. Māori are Polynesian so there are some similarities to Asian cultures. The spirituality and beliefs are also very similar to Native American cultures. The film this song is for is actually about Isabel Wilkerson who is an award winning journalist and author so in a sense the song is about her and her strength.
Stan Walker is a very beautiful human being being. He is from New Zealand. He is singing in his traditional languag in Māori language.. from Edith in Australia 🇦🇺
The movie Origin is about a woman tracing, her roots back to where slavery began in Africa, and her journey
Some of the images are from the film e.g., the scene of the woman walking through the granite blocks is Eisenman's installation in Berlin for the fallen Jews of Europe, there's the Taj Mahal in India. I don't know much about the movie but it seems to reference various cultures that have been subject to colonization or genocide. Stan is singing parts in Maori, the native language of New Zealand. The Maori people were also colonized.
Stan is Indigenous Maaori to Aotearoa New Zealand. He has a Ta moko, not a tattoo. He is wearing pounamu green stone from here. It's authentically Maaori. It's about connecting - discontent and racism. The movie is about that. We are Iwi Tribal.
It is cultural please do research
I love the fact the world are viewing stans videos and he’s getting his globe love , the man is amazing
I love that during this reaction you are trying tomake sense of the song and find a point of reference so you can understand, it tells me that you want to know what he's saying, what the signifance of this song is in relation to the visuals and the movie. It made me smile tbh, and I wanted to come here and help you answer some of those questions, but it looks like a few kiwis beat me to it (Kia Ora Whanau!! - Hello family) Definitely look into it more, the Maori culture is so rich and beautiful. I hope you get the opportunity to travel to New Zealand and experience the Maori culture, until then I can't wait to see more of your reactions and learn more about our native people. Aroha Nui - Much love
This song is everything to us , by posting you are helping to our culture alive.
This song is a reminder to remember your ancestral roots and reclaim your identity, this makes humanity so amazing. What a song wow
3:51 The language is native to New Zealand, Maori a dying breed due to politics and politicians who rape and pillage and push agendas no one wants. The Maori are very spiritual people and are connected to the land and through the land we are one and all. The Taiaha (necklace) each piece is designed to honor the warrior spirit of Aotearoa (New Zealand) and Polynesian cultures. PS: The Maori descended from Hawaii who killed off the Moriori and claimed the land for us, then the white man came and the rest is history.
Thank you for being very thoughtful. Love your reaction and feedback. 👍🌺
Maam I don't know why but you look like a really nice person. Very caring and generous. No idea why I'm saying this. You've got an awesome accent. I'm a Maori from NZ, same as Stan and he is a great example of why I'm so proud to be Maori (Indigenous peoples of Aotearoa) New Zealand
Stan Walker is from. New Zealand but many years ago won Australian idol . Ulta light beam is the next one you should check out from Stan..
ALL naturally filmed in NZ no inside stage design...what you see in the music video of Stan Walker is NZ unique nature of the country and its Maori indigenous culture....
Our Maori culture is so beautiful and resonates with many yet unique in all its ways, Stan Walker is Aotearoa, New Zealand's Top Star!! along with many others but he, is truly a blessing not only to our country and our people but to the rest of the world!! His movements are amazing I believe even though I haven't met him personally (I've watched him perform locally) his spirit I know, is one of a kind able to spread knowledge through true art ❤️💛💚
He's been in the Music realm since he won Australian Idol in 2009..
this was filmed in New Zealand and stan walker is also a New Zealander, with a great voice 😀
His voice is amazing!!!
It’s a song about reclaiming your heritage and connection to your ancestors
Stan is amazing hes from Māori blood and I had the chance to leu him , can’t wait for this film
Filmed in nz
The film is Native American and Stan is Māori tribal for the song
Its so interesting on your hunches as to what his heritage is. As our people have ancient links to Asia, and the America's also we are polynesian with close ties to all the islands within polynesia, melanesia and micronesia being our islands being the last to be settled, Aotearoa New Zealand.
Stan Walker won Australian Idol few years ago
Bang on reaction and first time hearing our language of Aotearoa New Zealand, ka pai (well done).
We are the younger people of the Hawaiian people from Aotearoa New Zealand called Maori sounds like mouldy but replace the "LD" with an "R"
Stan made this song and film as a response to the film ORIGIN. Stan was approached and this is his "Taonga" treasure that he gave to share to the world..
We sincerely hope it helps peoples spirit become more settled within.
Our body language imitates the wind, waves and the facial gestures are an emphasis of words or reactions to embolden our words or to 'sweeten' them with dance moves.
Stay well and thank you from us in our wee islands aka Hobbit Land..
Everything that moves lives, the hands show life❤
WOW- just wonderful !!
I am, it captures the essence of who me are, our culture teaches us that we are not just the physical. our Whakapapa(geneology) connects us not just by blood, it is our Iwi(tribe) our Hapu(subtribe)Our waka(canoe our anscestors travelled on during migration from Hawaiiki) our Maunga(our mountain) our Awa(river) our Whenua(land) our Tipuna(anscestors) our Reo(our language) and our Marae(our meeting house), all of this is our identity and our wairua(our spirit,what remains of us after we are gone), and is extremely important in our maori culture
The movie is about life and struggles of a woman (who you see in the video) I won't say any more than that. It was filmed here in my home country New Zealand. There are rumours afloat that Stan may be nominated for an Oscar not only did he sing it but he wrote, directed and produced the song. Everything is filmed in NZ and the people you see are the Maori people, indigenous to NZ. Not only that he did all this in 2 and half weeks. He's incredible. The performers flutter their hands quickly, a movement called wiri, which can symbolise shimmering waters, heat, waves or even a breeze moving the leaves of a tree. The facial expressions known as pukana helps to emphasise a point in a song or haka and demonstrate the performer's ferocity or passion. I hope this answers some of your questions!
Love Stan’s new song he sings and wrote. This is our native culture of New Zealand. Anything Stan sings is awesome he has a beautiful voice. He is Maori …..not Native American or Asian …
The quivering hand movement is common in Maori performance - it's called 'Wiri' and I believe is an expression of the life force, our own and in nature. For a next listen I'd recommend Stan's cover of Kanye west's song 'Ultralight Beam' - it really shows his amazing vocal range!
Language is Te Reo indigenous language of the people of Aotearoa New Zealand, and the scenery is of our beautiful country.
New Zealand 🇳🇿 Maori language where the all black rugby team from.
New Zealand has beautiful landscape. Maori draws essence from the land (whenua) the skies, the waters and our ancestors (Tipuna) which is where strength is found; Our Origin(s). I've just heard this today; I'm gutted as I am Maori. Beautiful Stan and accompanying vocals, it brought me to tears in a proud way. This personifies Maoridom x
Polynesians were ancestor worshippers pre-colonization and that deep cultural aspect remains even though most converted to western religions. The lyrics, both English and Maori, and visuals reflect unbreakable connections between us and our ancestors. The movie talks about inherited caste systems and inequalities that exist around the world through time and geography. So the song connects all of these concepts and ends with the idea that we have the power to change ourselves for the better and stop the injustices that come with unequal power dynamics, having hopefully learned the lessons of our ancestors. We have a big election coming up that might help us answer that question.
It seems that most of the comments are only mentioning Stan's incredible singing, and rightfully so. He won Australian Idol when he was 19 years old, and he opened for Beyonce in Australia when she was touring in 2013. But the song is for the movie "Origin," by Ava DuVernay, a Black female filmmaker. It's about a Black woman, Isabel Wilkerson's book entitled "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents." The woman in the video is Aunjunue Ellis, a talented actress who plays Isabel. Ava came into contact with Stan by way of Instagram (long story short). Ava and Stan are both incredibly talented. You'll have to do some Googling. I wouldn't just read the comments for information.
As the spirit finds a way through hundreds of years of oppression and been down trodden,as warriors we find a way TOGETHER.Arohanui he tangata whenua .
He singing in Māori, Stan is from New Zealand. I think most of the video was also filmed in New Zealand as well 🇳🇿. The people in the video are Māori as well apart from the parts that are from the movie
His song amazing grace is great its actually starts as amazing grace and goes into his song i surrender
Re the waterfall, That’s kaiate falls, Tauranga Moana, New Zealand. It’s filmed in nz
You're so respectful, in the way you explain your views of Te Reo Māori, "War face" was the PERFECT way to explain the pukana (name for the faces they made) 🔥
WAR FACE ..LOL..YOU MEAN MASSACRE FACE ..DISGUSTING TO WORSHIP STONEAGE SAVAGERY
His cover of Don’t Dream It’s Over with The Levites is one of my favorites!! As well as his Purple Rain cover lol
The hand sign is called Wiri, it symbolises shimmering waters, heat waves, breezes from leaves. All natural Waves basically, The maori culture just like seen in Moana is so much about Nature 💚
Stan is so good ❤❤
Getting to know the language helps u understand more. Yes there is I believe some people who dont like change and trying to change things but we are a proud people and I will stand with the Maori to see their culture preserved.
Stan is Polynesian. Maori. We have Pounamu in our country, which is what is known as Jade from other countries
Very cool 😊❤ kia ora from new Zealand, have a great new year 😊
♥ your reaction..because musically, it covers a multitude of cultures.. ♥
Kia ora koutou. Ko Māori ahau.
Rawe lyrics:
We are the colour, felt in spring
You are the wind, breathe into me
You inherit me, I inherit you
I hear the language, you speak to me
As far as the eye can see, everything has changed
Tell me how can we stand by
I don’t want to be the same
He toi ora ahau nōu te toi nō Kurawaka
Taku rongomaiwhiti e
Tākiri ko te hāeata ana atu ki te rā
Whiti whiti ki te ora e
We are the waters, the rivers, the streams
Flow through the armour of a dying breed
I am with you and you are with me
Baptised in fire, we're lions in the ring
As far as the eye can see, everything has changed
Tell me how can we stand by
I don’t want to be the same
He toi ora ahau nōu te toi nō Kurawaka
Taku rongomaiwhiti e
Tākiri ko te hāeata ana atu ki te rā
Whiti whiti ki te ora e
Hōmai ra to rongo
E tau mai rā whakarere
Mau tonu e x3
YEAAH YEAHH YEAHH MAU TONU E
Tuturu whakamaua Kia tina! TINA! haumi e! Hui e! TĀIKI E!
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Wairua Maori call it. The spirit language that transcends all limitations. Everyone gets it. The bro is blessed. 🙏🙏
I am Maori and can interpret.
The waving hands is called a wiri. Like many languages, the hand is a language. For us it's a spiritual language that when we wiri, we raise vibration and open and unlock other worlds and dimension. Your given vibration and learn as a baby in the womb until you leave this earth. Wiri is as unique as the eyes which we call Pukana. We use as another language from the spiritual world to our physical self. We are the eyes of our ancestors and God. Speaks power and in silence
Pure mythology. All people of all races, if they go back far enough practiced such things. It's not unique to part Maori.
He is singing Te Reo which is our Maori indigueous language here in Aotearoa (land of the long white cloud.), He is polonesian descant they our indigenous Aotearoa New Zealand. Te Reo is very commonly spoken in our nation and it is beautiful language and culture but like all indigeous cultures there are people who dont like it which is sad. I am Pakeha (white) and have Maori in my family and I am very proud of our indigeous and there is some in our family.
This song relates to the struggles NZ Maori (Indigenous to NZ) are facing, we as maori connect to our ancestors that have passed our whakapapa, our history, our waters our mountains and the land, we are the color, we are maori, we are the language , Te Reo Maori, speak to me, our ancestors, our current government is trying to take away our language our culute our identity
This song is about suppression. Detachment from your homeland & identity.
Stan is reminding people about their roots & what it means to remember where you came from; your ancestors, your culture, your motherland.
Hence the name "ORIGIN" (the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived.)
Sadly, people are forgetting their heritage and bloodlines. Cultures are slowly dying. We are being erased.
We don't want to forget who we are anymore. We want to be one with our land & people.
The song is about dividing people up into race identity.
Stan is creating division and separatism. He is mainly of European origin through his parents and the Maori part is much less in his dna , his music wasn't selling so he turned to singing and writing race hustling tunes all about how colonisation was bad for Maori. Stan being mainly European has benefited from colonisation, he's a liar and fool disowning his own whiteness because it doesn't profit him. It's pure bunkum. .
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And the ugly entered my post to clarify what?
Your hate and anger towards an individual who you probably don't even know...
Disowning his whiteness? Are you serious? Or are you a comedian?
Either way, your remarks are baseless. But you got your 15 seconds with me. Now, you can hop to the next unfortunatel individual who I'm sure you'll bless with your wonderful attitude 🤣
You are correct in saying its jade and pounamu are the same thing captain cook called it green stone hence the name we maori call it pounamu it is a slightly diffrent variation of the jade that is found in china but both are formed the same way
I can't help with any of your questions because I'm as curious as you to learn more. I thought this song was absolutely beautiful and I look forward to someone, hopefully, being able to answer some of those questions.
Stan Walker is a New Zealand singer of Maori descent. Part of the lyrics is in Maori Language.
There’s such a thing as Google and FYI it was the director Ava DuVernay who heard about Stan Walker and personally called him in NZ to write this song especially for her film Origin. He is an amazing singer and she’s an amazing director …this woman who has done this reaction is embarrassing herself I’m not sure what the tattoos have to do with his song nor whether he is tribal or not. What is she reacting to? Even more puzzling…is why? She’s so ignorant that it’s cringeworthy. She knows nothing about him and even less about the movie and the director ….and to add even more cringeworthiness she’s trying to guess what he is what he’s singing the language the tribe…she’s confused wtf?? How are your viewers supposed to react to your reaction if you’re f%$@…ing confused!!
He is MAORI decent, proudly from AOTEAROA also known as New Zealand. The language he is singing is "Te Reo Maori" ... Yes, Maori are of polynesian.
I'm surprised you didn't click , the movie is called ORIGIN.. the video Clip is displaying the ROOTS of who you are and always remember, where you come from, where you ORIGINate from. 😊
there's so many meanings, like said empowerment, strength, courage, bravery, independence, faith, knowledge. it's alot.
it just makes this song much more greater ❤❤❤
its all Maori 💯
He’s Maori from New Zealand it’s filmed in mainly Rotorua New Zealand.
Translation from Maori to English:
He toi ora ahau nou - I am your vitality
Te toi no Kurawaka - The source from Kurawaka ( the waters where life began )
Taku rongomaiwhiti e - My unique sacredness
Takiri ko te haeata - The dawn breaks
Anga atu ki te Ra - Face the light of the new day
Whiti whiti ki te ora e - Shine, cross over to life
Hou mai ra - Resounding
To rongo e - Are your deeds
Tau mai ra - Received
To karere - Is your message
Mau tonu e - It remains
Tuturu whakamaua kia tina - Bind together, fix and affirm
Haumi e - It is affirmed
Hui e - Bound together
Taiki e - In unity
Stan Walker is from New Zealand and he is Maori indigenous people of New Zealand.
Flimed in stunning New Zealand.
Kia ora, e hoa. What an amazing example of Māoritanga. Aroha from the hills of West Virginia.
Stan Walker is singing in his mother tongue MAORI
Ana, correct me if im wrong did the documentary 13. She's brilliant and a force of nature. Glad she chose Stan for the score on her movie brilliant choice 👏
Maori languish from Iceland
We are very strong when it comes to our culture.
Only rugby players, when a World Cup is on knows the Maori culture.
We perform a Haka before each game.
Very few Americans are just learning about us.
New Zealand is the furthest of all
Most likely the filming with Stan was in Aotearoa ❤
His version of Purple Rain fantastic