Hey Wanda & Ricky, New Subscriber here, Glad you both enjoyed it (Rockin out in your chairs😂) Stan is a singer of Maori decent from New Zealand. He won 2009 Australian Idol at the age of 19. He has overcome many challenges throughout his life including abuse, cancer due to a hereditary mutant gene that has taken the lives of many of his Whanau (Far-No means Family in Maori) which required removal of his stomach in March 2017 to survive. The song is a mashup of Amazing Grace and an original song written by Stan titled "I Surrender" featuring the Session Band "The Levites" and Backing Vocals by "The Standard". Other songs you should checkout with this collaboration are: Don't Dream It's Over (Crowded House cover) Circle Of Life! (from the Lion King) Ultralight Beam (Kanye West cover). Don't worry, Stan made this song his own. Or some originals New Light Inside Out Bigger (&/or TUA the Maori version for a side-by-side comparison) Or the Maori song He Kakano Ahau He co-wrote his latest release "I Am" for the movie "Origin" where he will be attending the Premier on 8th December in LA and NYC before it opens for general release in the US on the 19th January 2024. It is gaining plenty of Media buzz to make the Oscar Nominee shortlist for "Best Original Score". As you can probably guess we are very proud Stan is finally getting the recognition he deserves. PS: Don't. worry about my username, it's just a play on Kiwi slang. Bromer from NZ is fine.
I love your reactions...thank you for enjoying Stan...if you haven't already, Stan has two documentaries on his life and his journey with stomach cancer.....Stan certainly does...sing people back to God...also...his audition for Australian idol....I wish you well in your goals..
Hi from NZ so glad you like our Stan, he's our taonga(treasure)....he has co-written the music score for the movie "Origin" which will be released in the USA on Dec 12th...please check out his song "I Am" from the movie.....I think you'll like it...thank you❤❤
Stan won Australian Idol 2009, he's a cancer survivor after having his whole stomach removed, as he carries the cancer gene that has killed 35 members of his family. Stan is a national treasure herd in New Zealand. Some other songs to listen to is his cover of Kanye West's song Ultralight Beam, Dont dream its Over, Tua, Im inventing myself, Take it easy, Circle of Life, Bigger. EVERY song is worth listening to.
Stan Walker is from New Zealand and won the last Australian idol. His vocals are just next level, thanks heaps for the reaction. Wondering if you guys can react to Australian legend John Farnham “help” live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Great reaction! I am more your age, and really love Stan's passion that travels well with his unique talent (and the musical team). You will enjoy New Light. (We are the light).
Hi, I recommended this song. Greetings from New Zealand. I guess if there was another song I’d recommend from Stan, who is a treasure of our country is Ultralight Sound.
