Stan has just dropped a new song and the official video called "I Am" for the Ava DuVernay film "Origin". It's amazing! Been listening to it on repeat all day. Seems he's heading over the US to perform this with the opening of the film. Regarding how long he's been around he posted recently how long since he was in Australian Idol - 14 years...
The female vocalist is the lady who is one of the three in his backup singers. She has an amazing voice as do the other two who singing beside her. She is Maori also. :-) Beautiful voice!
Hi bro, Loved your reaction. Stan has been going Hard since 2009 as a teenager winning Aus Idol. His first year after he did a cover of Prince's Purple Rain produced as part of his prize from the competition. Except for at time when he underwent surgery for stomach cancer he has been a prolific producer of inspiring music. Love his professional focus of being the Best he can be
Much respect to Stan🙏🏼he always brings fire 🔥 to the table, regardless what type of song he sings, so so talented. His song Newlight is another amazing song of his, gives me a lot of encouragement and great start to my day❤
Stan has a new song just released called I AM ( official video) from the Ava DuVernay movie ORIGIN that's out soon. Great story on how they came together. It's an awesome track.
We love our Stan in Aotearoa, he’s a wonderful young man, and has a beautiful Whanau (family) his voice is just amazing, one of the best voices ever, Arohanui Stan 😍
YOu are listening to Maori language sung by his back up band The Stndrd. The female vocalist is the lady back-up singer and the second male voice singer is the guy with the blond hair in the singing trio. NOW - go listen to I AM - Stan's latest new song he co-wrote - rumous has it he is up for a nomination best original song for the new movie ORIGIN. STAN WALKER won Austealian Idol in 2016. NZ Maori we are so so proud of him.
Stan is commenting on growing up in New Zealand and Australia. Maori face this everyday. Sadly the majority of Pakeha (NZ born European decent) in NZ cannot honestly say they have Maori friends. When Stan wins Pakeha will Cush and own him, praise Maori etc. Stan is a humble truth teller.
Another great track from Stan. One of my favourites of his. CV I really enjoy your reactions! You really GET music; the lyrical, percussive and melodic elements. I feel music like a heartbeat and I’m thinking you might be kinda the same…
BMG Australia record company told Stan to be less Maori (indigenous Aotearoa, NZ) if he wanted to be famous outside Australia, where he won the contract. Stan chose not to re-sign choosing integrity over fame. He's done very well so far without them. His latest song that he wrote for a movie Origins, "I AM" is full on Maori.
It's so stupid why record company would even say that. His voice is amazing and nothing wrong with representing your culture at the same time. If music is good then people will love it
@CVTECK1 The stink of British colonialism in Australia hasnt rubbed off yet and has issues with indigenous representation. The American market doesn't. Exposure takes time on social media. I bet the record company is kicking themselves now.
Love how you want to learn about our Maori culture. You say the word Maori like (mouldy) and the hand movement he is using is called a wiri. Its most used during dance performance and can represent many things such as water movement, the wind etc. Hope that gives you a bit of knowledge about our culture. Such a very powerful song 😊
just to let you know when Stan got his break after winning idol he was told or asked to tone his browness or maoriness down so this is what its about I'm thinking
If only our own Country, Government and pākehā (NZ Europeans) would acknowledge and love our language and culture like the rest of the world does. Theyre banning our Māori language EVERYWHERE here in New Zealand!
Just saying, I am a Kiwi female (Pakeha)aged 62 and I love the Maori language. Trying to learn as much as I can. I love to listen to Stan Walker and other amazing Kiwi singers and groups. 🙂
The Government in NZ is not banning the use of Te Reo.That is completely untrue! Putting English first before Maori,because the huge majority of the population speak it, as opposed to a much smaller number who are fluent in Te Reo,is not banning it's use!
@@jackiedavy2750For you to comment this under a song that is about reconnection, reconciliation of culture/identity for tangata whenua of Aotearoa (first nations people of settler colony New Zealand) is disappointing to say the least. You know damn well that the use of Te Reo will be retracted once our new government steps in coz they’ve made no fuss about hiding that. Why should Indigenous people of the Pacific and yes, Māori are Indigenous to the Pacific (because most racist colonisers stay trying to erase that fact) have to give up their language when they’ve been stripped of their entire identity from colonial oppression since colonisers stepped onto their whenua (land)? Riddle me this?🤔
This is not from the new movie, "Origin". Please share with your viewers. I was disappointed when you shared an older video that I had no interest in. "I AM" from the movie "Origin", please.
Another American talking over everything just to hear his own voice. Interestingly most Kiwis know lots of the words and while they aren’t fluent in Maori they get the gist of what is being said.
Well Shery sorry to disappoint you I'm African born and Raised in Cabo Verde and it's my first time reacting to this so I'm reacting it's not to disrespect anyone. Shery i really dislike my voice trust me haaaaaaa
bro 😂 wrong colour video clip...i think you got the wrong video clip need to find movie "Origin" with his new music video clip "I am"😂😂 start again bro....lol
