*FIRST REACTION* Stan Walker - Ultralight Beam (Kanye West Cover) | Vocalist From The UK Reacts 

Kia ora Charlie. STAN here. Humbled by your support. Music knows no boundaries and to feel your belief for the music and artists of Aotearoa from afar is very warming! Huge Mihi!! THANK YOU!!!

Awesome pronunciation of maori words brother💯

Stan Walker is a Maori from Aotearoa New Zealand ...He is the best of our contemporary Maori Singers ..... Most Maori and other Polynesians are awesome singers and we are natural at harmonies, B.V.'s and Choir Choral singing ... After we were visited and welcomed Bob Marley back in 1979 ... Bob Left a huge imprint on our music and messages - kaupapa (issues) music and the legacy he left with us on our music spawned borning of original awesome reggae music with kaupapa messages genre , into Aotearoa - NZ, to the point when other original Reggae Leaders/bands visiting Aotearoa - NZ these days are all impressed by the songs of our reggae bands compositions, performance of those songs musically and especially our harmonic vocals we get these gifts through our culture and our ancestors with several polynesian and western - English languages. Hip Hop Rap is a current addition by our artists especially in all our languages ... !! Mean az!! Our Reo Māoori is currently booming throughout NZ as our culture was based upon Haka and Chanting .. an oral tradition. !! The B.V.'s that are impressive to us backing Stans Lead Vocal enhances the total harmonic, the Wairua - SOUL , the power and beauty of his cover version of Kanye West's Song UltralLight Beam!

IMO the heavy "Gospel" influence can be found rooted in the Polynesian style of singing, which is all about projecting your voice and singing in harmony.

Hi Charlie, 3:21am here in New Jersey. I just happened to be awake when I got your notification. But I never heard this before and I love it. His vocals are amazing. ❤❤❤

Not just phenomenal Kiwi voices but Polynesian voices and harmonies are, I think, genetically magnificent. Stan is an outstanding example‼️

I'm sure everyday Stan wakes up he says a prayer. The lad has a rare cancer gene that has taken MANY of his family members. If I remember correctly, he and his mum both had their stomachs removed a couple yrs back. He had to learn how to bring his power back into his voice again after he recovered from his op. There is a documentary on his cancer journey on RU-vid. He has a beautiful voice and I'm glad he could overcome his obstacles to continue to share his beautiful voice and down to earth nature with the world.

Not only does Stan have a beyond words beautiful voice, he uses his voice to bring depth and wisdom to his songs, songs of meaning and that is rather rare. Thank you Charlie for honouring our Stan as you have.

NZ has the largest Polynesian population in the world and most of them have lives that are intertwined with their faith. They sing in choirs and church bands and have the tightest community feels- it shows in the music theyre capable of producing.

Hi I'm having a spiritual experience tonight in my lounge in Timaru listening to Stan giving God the glory

Stan is the man he is blessed with his voice, and delivers a purpose through his singing. The Levities are amazing, perfection vocalists. 👌👌

Love it when Stan gets reactions, if you thought this was gospel then he'll diff take you to heaven and back with Amazing Grace and He Kakano Ahu. The notes he hits in both of these songs is ridiculous. He truly is blessed by God.

Kia ora Charlie, huge mihi (thanks) to you for this reaction. A massive part of our culture is delivered through song and without trying to sound bias, I’m quite confident that at least 70% of our people (which btw isnt really that much compared to other countries lol) can hold a note and/or play an instrument. We are proud of Stan and what he has accomplished along with the rest of the artists you mentioned. Man you have an awesome taste in music! lol

Stan is currently the best Artist/Vocalist in New Zealand and it ain’t even close! 💯

As Maori our souls connect to God, nature, the earth, seasons, animals, sea life. Everything we do has some spiritual connection or significance to us. Music's part of our lives and we express how we're feeling through it.

Kia Ora from New Zealand. Stan Walker is amazing and is my fav male kiwi singer 🙂🙂

Img I’m glad you loved Stan Walker he is The Man .. us kiwis are brought up singing it’s part of our culture we love to sing we love to dance we love to share our culture with the world ❤

For someone who has undergone cancerous stomach surgery, he is still so powerful in his singing abilities and beauty. I absolutely adore Stan as a Polynesian myself and love your views on him and our look upon kiwis! Thank you! 😊

This took me all the way to church!!! I'm so grateful I watched this today - I loved this version. The 'no music' with the bvs going off was my favourite part! Thank you for introducing me to some new music through your reactions 💛💛

React to teeks first times he’s another kiwi singer he’s voice is really unique

Our country was truly blessed by the hands of God and we love to share our blessings with the whole world. Be kind and love all and stay happy with NZ music.😁

Ive listened to this more times then I can count 😂 so much that my husband is like aw no here she goes hahahahahah

Its a polynesian thing. Aotearoa (New Zealand) is pretty much the capital for all the polynesian countries like Fiji, Tonga, Niue, Cook Islands, Rarotonga, Samoa etc. Christianity was bought to the Pacific during colonisation and is stuck ever since. The style of singing however is all Polynesian. We just sing a lot about Christianity and spirituality.

Love from NZ! Stans incredible 💚 “don’t dream it’s over” you may like

Thanks for the reaction. Stan is a national treasure. Looking forward to more reactions of him

Note: remember this was recorded LIVE!! Stan is THE MAN!!!!! 🙌🏾 unrivalled

Love our waiata, and aotearoa is blessed with amazing artists.

He can really sing!😳

Stan is the Man💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 beautifullllllllll....

Kia ora Charlie, waiata (song and singing) is a big part of our Maori culture.really appreciate you taking an interest bro

Kia Ora Charlie might I suggest listening to Stan walkers version of Amazing grace and also thanks for reacting to Stan walker he has a an amazing voice soothing for the ears 👂

I was rewatching this reaction and wondered if you could do reactions to Aaradhna (I adore her Treble and Reverb Album), Ché-Fu (Misty Frequencies, Waka and basically everything), Teeks (If You Were Mine, Remember Me, Waves, If Only, Never Be Apart), Rob Ruha and Sons of Zion. They all have beautiful voices. Looking forward to any NZ reaction anyways lol.

Love you pronouncing our language. Awesome.

Love how you're showcasing our people and their talent, and Stan is the man!

Talofa, Kia Ora, Greetings from NZ Charlie, New Zealanders are very musically talented. God has definitely blessed this nation with so many great musicians and singers.

Matiu from Six60 has a brother that also sings, Niko Walters. His song Not my Neighbour is a bop but Moving On is pretty nice too

I get chills EVERYTIME I listen to this! This is one for the books! Absolutely amazing! Not to mention he’s VERY EASY ON THE EYES! :)

First time watching your reactions and you blew me away perfect pronunciation of Māori thank you Stan is the man he's unbelievable live the Levites are also exceptional singers you will be overflowing with kiwis new sub here love and light to you and yours💗

Hey Charlie really appreciate and love your pronunciation in te reo Māori! Much respect Subscriber forever right here Oh and also love that you mentioned teaks to Peace and love to you and your family always

Thank you for your genuine reaction to our beautiful Stan💖 I'm excited to see more Stan reactions, Sydney, Australia 👋x

It’s the wairua (why-roo-ah spirit) 😉 Maori and Polynesians in general are very spiritual people. And there’s not much that’s more spiritual than music or singing 🤙🏽

First time I've seen your channel. A very impressive appreciation of music. Keep up the great work

Beautiful - Poetic & above all thousands of People will appreciate The Voice That God Kissed the throat of - Stan Walker Thank you Stan for giving us the opportunity to sit, listen & appreciate your Talent & share with all the others who have the GIFT. Kia Kaha Rangatahi Ma

I love Stan walker he's a great guy and his singing is beautiful.

Yes it's a mixture...Nzers sings/rap at parties, train, bus, church, car, schools, etc...once old skool music starts playing people just sing...in te reo Maori, poly or English...we even sing flat🤣

Hi Charlie, it’s Mana. Power and Pride from above, from within, from ancestors and from our culture. Deeper than soul I reckon. If that’s even possible.

Greetings Charlie from Canada - I am a Canadian Kiwi and I ABSOLUTELY love, love, love Stan Walker - he is an extremely special human being - God has kissed his vocal chords! :-) The soulful sounds coming out of NZ are predominantly the Maori singers. They have such rich voices - somewhat like the Hawaiians dare I say it. As well, the Tongan and Samoan singers have beautiful voices as well. I don't think it is about the singers all having been trained in church so much as it is the fact that these races are deep rooted in spirituality and reverence for the sacred and the beautiful in life. Teeks is a great example of this as is Holly Smith. Parson James, one of Stan's collaborators also a fabulous voice ... same as Tiki Tane, another Maori singer. I am so glad you have experienced the thrill of listening to Stan and his band of merry minstrels. The same can be said of the female vocalists. They have the deep soul voices you could easily mistake for black women singers. Listen to While The Cat's Away - all girl band. Ardijah another great band. :-)

Stan is an outstanding singer one of my favorites, hi from New Zealand

Our Culture Brother!! Its embedded deep in our Soul and Faith. Music makes our Country go Round

Stan was winner of Australian idol a few years back.

So excited to be following you. Love this song can not get enough. Love your explanations! Anna from NZ

Awesome Charlie, It's always a little surprising yet exciting to see our kiwi artists receiving some air time beyond our tiny little country. We're very proud of the quality of music we've developed through decades of influence from US & UK music and Uncle Bob (Marley) when he toured NZ in 1979. Our sound is a fusion of RnB, Soul, Funk, Jazz, Blues and Gospel wrapped in Island/Reggae vibes backed up with great vocals and that throwback sound we all miss and love from today's music. Kiwi's just prefer real music sung by real vocalist and played by real musicians. Thank you for sharing our music and artists with your followers and the rest of the world. Some suggestions - Stan's - New Light, He Kakano Ahau, Don't Dream It's Over, Amazing Grace, Inside Out, Circle Of Life, Bigger (&/or TUA Maori version), Aotearoa, Thankyou, Take It Easy, Choose, Don't Worry Baby Teeks - First Time, If You Were Mine, Remember Me, Waves, Never Be Apart, If Only Six60 - Lost ft Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (on Vimeo), Forever, Closer, Only To Be, Rest Of You L.A.B - Why Oh Why, No Roots, My Brother, Baby Will You Let Me, Fashion Dread, Natural, IJDK, Rocketship, Aint No Use Live at One Love 2021)

Stans backup band and singers are 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯😍😍😍😍

Have you seen Stan Walker’s new video “I Am”? It moves me to tears every time. Makes me proud to be in New Zealand (and he sings in Māori in it!) You will love it! ❤❤ Thank you for your reviews - I love them all.

I have never seen your page before, but I love this review!❤

Stan is the man. Has to be our greatest artist voice nz has.please Stan , can we have an eden park concert?

Did Stan add the Black Lives part??? Don't remember that in the original. Powerful.

I love watching reaction videos and I gotta say... You are the best I have come across so far !! #Subscribed 😊

Hey Charlie, love your channel and the delivery of your reaction. It' s not everyday Stan responds to a reaction channel which only speaks to the man and his respect for you. We love Stan in Aotearoa NZ, he's an inspiration to all Kiwi's especially to young Maori.

Stan delivered that song beautifully n I really like his version. What a voice first heard him sang Purple Rain, he changed the tune n it was the best cover that I've heard so far. His voice I'm speechless whatelse to say? The man is so talented. Love it he slayed both Lyrics. Kia Ora to the Kiwi Land very proud of him.

You aren't kidding about, "Wow, What a voice"! I have been obsessed with his music, for around 3 years or so now. All the New Zealand artists I have encountered, really, people around me would wonder @my sanity, that's how intensely I have been following the music of Ladi6, Fat Freddy's Drop, Maisey Rika, Ruia Aperahama, Scribe, etc., etc... There is such a shed load of talent there, that is exciting, how I wish it were more accessible. But Stan, as they say, is the MAN! I am so grateful for his voice and that he was able to learn how to sing again after his operation. Dodged a bullet there. I could literally go on and on, but you get the idea. Thanks for giving his music a review. Cheers!

Loved your reaction!

“All lives will not matter, until Black Lives Matter” FACTS! “God is Love and Love is God” “Hate what is bad, love what is GOOD”!

Tumeke review. Stan, love your voice. The commitment belief in your singing is so encompassing the wairua grabbed me. Thank you for sharing your talent. 🙏❤🎶

Another song Inside Out shows the vocal range of not only him but his back up singers .... Just amazing.

Guy SEBASTIAN is whom u also got to checkout his voice is unique and ORIGIONAL ain't no one sound or look like this young man he deserves every platform and needs to be recognized and heard of so much more than he already is WORLDWIDE

If you haven't already, would love to see your reaction to Don't dream it's over cover by Stan Walker. It is heaven 💓

Check out Salmonella Dub too. And Tiki Taane. We have SO MANY great artists here in New Zealand 🇳🇿 😍

Love Stan gives me goose bumps ❤

Stan never disappoints. Always always feel what he sings

Tangata whenua raw talent - full of Soul ! They have great spirit and soul. Indigenous lives matter !!

Too proud to be a Kiwi right now! So much talent and heart💯🙌

Stan walker is so underrated he's amazing 💯

Thank you for your reaction to one of our greatest artist from our kiwiland much appreciated. Please react to more kiwis artist. Much love from kiwiland. Kiora.💖

Thank you for acknowledged that our lives need to matter. This is what unity is! Just a bit of information. This song is a kanye west cover. And this artist also overcame stomach cancer. He was afraid he would not sing the same, but he came back with the vengeance. God is good.

Do Stan’s ‘Inside Out, & ‘New Light’.

Would love for you to react to vince harder and stan walker in their cover of gravity or their collab Valentine's 👍🙏❤ awesome react bro 👍

We grow up singing in culture groups training and then compete over days against title holders in our own language,that’s our gospel but the skill levels come from the Maori language so someone like Stan has developed powerful pronunciation due to duel linguistic capabilities. So in short the Maori language is actually a discipline to our children.

Your critique is s beautifully worded. Subbed.

Mana .... NZ'rs in general have a strong understanding of the energetic life force within and around all things and strive to emanate that, especially in the Arts.

I love your analysis clearly coming from a technical knowledge background you got yourself a new subby. .. "all lives wont matter until black lives matter... FACT!!" love it xxx. love from Aotearoa XXX (nz)

Awesome reaction. ❤

Curriculum bk in days was to be in choir havn vocal training. I loved it

Knowing Stan was here, I'm subscribing right now. Kia Ora

Love Stan Walker my fav Nz artist here in Nz🥰🥰

just subbed❤❤

Our brother Stan is the Man!!! (Please excuse the cliché) Awesome bv's by the Levites, including the musicians. Truely Charlie you have chosen an talented artist, singer, musician, person to review. Keep up the great work bro!!! Ngā mihi ❤

I love your commentary.

Please please please if you haven't already do a first reaction of STAN Walkers incredible vocal of - He Kakano Ahau

Charlie, need to watch Stan Walker Whakariamai! Some awesome kiwi talent!!

Hi Charlie have you heard Stan's version of 'This is a man's world', which he sang in Idol 2009 Australia. It is an exceptional version - but there are many other awesome songs he sang. cheers Charlie travel well.

Hurt people ,hurt people.The struggle ,the denial ,the acceptance or cleansing. Ti hei mauri ora.

We just love to sing and dance

Stan is world class, check out don’t dream it’s over cover

I loved your reaction! Check out Stan Walker's "New Light".

excellent music well done you:)

MORE STAN!!!!!!!

Stan...Amazing Grace

You’re missing out of some of Stans best like; Amazing Grace featuring the Levites and also Don’t Dream it’s over featuring the Levites

OMG you should react to tone 6 their from New Zealand too, a young singing group, still in school but have accomplished so much. You will love them. Plss react to them. Xox