African🇳🇬 First Time Hearing Stan Walker - I AM (Official Video) from the Ava DuVernay film 'Origin'

[@brynejordan2877]

Kia ora. I’ll never get tired of this song. Check out the shirt you were wearing on the day you reacted to this. I can’t be the only one to notice that it says “ I Am”. That put a smile on my face. Aroha from the hills of West Virginia.

[@AlienMadeTV]

Whow how did you even notice that … you have made this video more iconic for me

[@brynejordan2877]

Kia ora, I have no idea my friend. But, I did see it within just a few seconds of your reaction starting. I’m not from Aotearoa or even close to it. But, several years ago I watched a video here on KZbin that was about the Haka. I had never heard of that before. The rugby team from Aotearoa ( New Zealand) called the All Blacks perform this dance before every match. I was just blown away by it. So, I started getting into watching rugby as an All Blacks fan. I then noticed that at the beginning of matches the commentators would say something in a language that I definitely could not understand. So I started learning Te Reo Māori. Somewhere in there I was introduced to Mr. Walker’s music. I can’t get enough of it. It’s verbally and visually stunning. I’ve also had the pleasure of emailing with him and his team on multiple occasions when I have a cultural question and don’t know who to ask. I always apologize for the misuse of any words because I’m still learning. May you hīkoi from the moana and up the awa until you reach the maunga. Turn and look across Aotearoa and take a moment to appreciate the motu. Someday take your tamariki there and let them taste the wai and kai. That experience will be taonga to you. When you go back to your whenua you will still hear the call from Aotearoa. Aroha my friend from the hills of West Virginia.

[@AlienMadeTV]

@@brynejordan2877 damn I might start learning too

[@brynejordan2877]

@@AlienMadeTVon one rugby video I was commenting back and forth with a guy from the North Island of Aotearoa. He was a fan of the rugby union team that I was well aware of bc they had a legend that once played for them but had passed away. Many more back and forth messages and he said that myself being from the US, that I probably see famous people all the time, lol. Hardly. I’m from one of the poorer states here but I had meet a couple celebrities at events. It was rather funny bc he said he had met Jonah Lomu ( mad respect from me ) and I had as a kid met Muhammad Ali. We both started acting like we were kids. You actually met him, what was he like, etc. I was stunned he had met one of my idols but he was stunned by my story. I just found that amusing. He later told me that when he was young he had heard his elders say that , Māori culture is for everyone. He said his entire life, both of us are in our mid to late 40s, he never knew what they had meant. But, through our interactions he finally realized what they had said was true. I still email him from time to time. If he happens to read this… hello my Blues fan friend. Again, Aroha from the hills of West Virginia

[@kotukukaihau8818]

Well seen, I'd like to know what the whole t-shirt says

[@leilafaletau8042]

Stan is of Polynesian descent. He is Māori from Aotearoa New Zealand. Stan is a proud advocate of his culture, language, land etc and implements a lot of it in his music. Music industry wanted him to only sing in English but Stans not having it refusing to sign with record deals that want to control him like a puppet. He sings his language and proudly displays it for the world to see!! He has a live version of this as well you can check out.

[@AlienMadeTV]

His voice is so powerful and I will also check out the live performance

[@taputarai5055]

Also react to his live performance of Kanye's song Ultralight Beam

[@jessiewharepapa4026]

I am Maori. Polynesian is a name someone put us in a catorgory of... I AM MAORI WAHINE TOA

[@moagaaso8361]

It's my favorite song ❤❤❤

[@LeahKal]

Beautifully & perfectly said

[@Koa1584]

This song is a anthem for the whole world ❤❤❤❤ interpret it how you want 🎉❤

[@AlienMadeTV]

🎉

[@sianlloyd7226]

7:48 When you talk about not expecting him to sound the way he does, the big voice out of such a slight frame, it was actually something that was largely talked about when he first got sick. He used to be much broader/fuller and then he was spotted by paps looking much skinner and the media was very cruel about it. There were rumours of drug abuse and such in magazines and other media outlets. It got so bad that he had to publicly announce that he had cancer, he had to have his stomach removed, and that he may never sing, or sing the way he used to ever again. Media was very quick to change their tune, switching from "Druggie Stan?' to "Stan's courageous battle". He's honestly such a great person and the fact that he can still sing at all is nothing short of a miracle

[@ros4645]

Please make sure you watch to the end, you missed a bit. Stan is special to us all here living in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

[@AlienMadeTV]

He is now special to me too and I have watched the video for more 20x now 😅😂

[@mariekladis2564]

​@AlienMadeTV I'm hitting 30+ now myself😁 I'm hypnotised

[@Geezy5018]

Kia ora from Aotearoa / New Zealand 🔥🔥🔥reaction! Stan is indigenous Māori and is the most accomplished singer in NZ. Our language is very powerful and felt more than heard, have subd up✊🏽

[@AlienMadeTV]

Thanks a lot for this 🔥

[@skylagaaia1683]

The song is not about the movie, the song is about you, who you are and where you are from. It speaks of your origin, respecting and knowing your ancestors, for without that knowledge, you cannot build a strong foundation for your future. It speaks of the importance of your origin, your culture, and how you can never fully be you without the strength of your culture. Too much of our cultures has been destroyed in the name of progress, it is time to take it back, and be proud of who you are, and where you are from….KNOW YOUR ORIGIN!! keep up the great reaction👍🏼👍🏼

[@AlienMadeTV]

Literally one of the best comments thanks for this

[@ruthlim9334]

Stan was the winner of Australian idol in 2009. Since then he has come through surgery for stomach cancer and written a book. Recommend Circle of Life, Don't Dream It's Over and especially Ultralight Beam. And actually, anything else he sings...

[@AlienMadeTV]

Thanks so much for this I will definitely check them out

[@LeahKal]

Just listen.... don't talk... take it in... don't miss the essence of the msg... ANTHEMIC......

[@HeeniKeke]

Kia Ora…..amazing amazing reaction! Add “New Takeover”, “I am the colour”, Ultralight Beam and Circle of Life You will be blown away again and again and again

[@AlienMadeTV]

I’m definitely doing that. So glad you like the reaction

[@Geezy5018]

Ultralight beam - stan waker is another amazing song bro

[@AlienMadeTV]

I will definitely check it out

[@fortheluminary1555]

I second this, my other fave of Stans!

[@MoanaThompson-k9y]

“Jesus, what is happening”, thank you so much for your reaction 🎉❤🙏

[@AlienMadeTV]

It was my absolute pleasure

[@Rotavegas1]

I have seen this movie and its awesome..makes you think and see things differently, well it did for me ..it is worth seeing it..

[@chevydoitzKiwiVerrer]

Kia Ora bro 🙌 Please check out Stan Walker - Ultralight beam🙏 He is Māori from Aōtearoa🇳🇿. His Voice is Naturally powerful and Amazing🤩. Chur Brada 🤙

[@AlienMadeTV]

I will check them out thanks

[@lousessssmith9869]

Best reaction ever Blesz you Kiwi proud

[@kenglasson2920]

Watch "Ultralight Beam" by Stan.

[@AlienMadeTV]

Ok thanks for the recommendation

[@ltogiahoe2012]

Hi, thank you for your reaction. I subbed. Pls react to stans rendition of amazing grace and bigger . You're right tho, I want to see the movie and read the book lol

[@AlienMadeTV]

Glad you like it… I will definitely check this out

[@AndrewMorten11]

My brother, how far!! You dey react well... you funny ooo 😂😂Stan is Māori, we are Polynesian from Aotearoa. One love xxx

[@Tapdat683]

You say you feeling it but missed the end ....so you basically missed it all because the ending is most powerful of the clip

[@tunein2rissa]

Your reaction captures my exact reaction too when i first discovered Stan Walker. Now, he has been most of my top songs and my top artist😭 Once you're in the rabbit hole, you hardly can escape lol Love this!!!

[@francesmarinapatarangawhik4702]

Hi, fantastic, you were surprised, amazed, funny, stank faced, astonished..."I have not listened to good music in a long time" 😅say no more. Stan Walker is Mauri, the language is Maori, first language of Aotearoa, NZ. He has many songs, his voice resonates powerfully in each one...Peace👍☝️😌

[@AlienMadeTV]

Honestly his voice is so powerful I loved every moment of this song and video

[@delmarae100]

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

[@AlienMadeTV]

You literally just made my day thank you for this

[@verjanhamilton6287]

Its not a tatoo. Its a moko. Its who he is, who his children are/will be, his ancestors. Not a tatoo. Totally different. Mauri ora 💖💫💞 Clips are from New Zealand quite close area.😉

[@mariedowner6349]

Great reaction - you didn’t quite play it to the end though - there is more

[@AlienMadeTV]

I later went on to watch it on my own it’s just simply a masterpiece

[@bcdefg981]

You had me laughing this whole reaction, your so funny! 😂 You should check out his latest song only dropped a few weeks ago "Māori ki te ao". Arohanui🌿

[@AlienMadeTV]

I will do that thanks for watching

[@shannonlee7014]

Te Reo Māori is our language in Aotearoa (New Zealand) Māori is our culture, I could write you a whole book about our people but I'll let our Stan explain it in his music.....

[@kilipaki87oritahiti]

The best singers of the Pacific are the Maori (Polynesian) and the Melanesians, specifically from the Solomon Islands.

[@leemarsh4232]

Kiaora ehoa.. lolzz just wanna say love ur vibe nd i feel u. Ahhhh from Aotearoa NZ.

[@samoanfreak3455]

I will google the shxt outta stan walker 😂😂😂😂

[@AlienMadeTV]

And I did😅😂

[@skarena7411]

A very strong language - Te Reo Maori. Native language of New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@lucasNZL]

Stan is from New Zealand, Such a talented singer, loved your reaction bro

[@zebedeedoodaah6454]

Gr8 reaction. Please remember to finish the song though eh?.😮

[@AlienMadeTV]

I did

[@willyteddy]

No u cut it off to early the ending has a powerful meaning to us as maori our language

[@TysonBanks]

The first brother to bring up the Avatar, I was waiting for it but Stan is the man

[@AlienMadeTV]

😊

[@michellewatts3631]

Maori to the bone stan the man Aotearoa

[@kitionecuruki3835]

You just summarized the movie without watching it. #10:22

[@AlienMadeTV]

Was I right 😂

[@Kakosee1]

Aww you stopped it before it finished

[@nastyrx256]

What does a person that can sing look like?

[@artemis1style]

🌿💜🌏MAORI 💜🌏🌿

[@kiwigirl8420]

He Is the Real Avatar ♥ ♥

[@tysanpagz4311]

Never have I seen someone stop the song so many times in my life and then cut the music video short 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@AlienMadeTV]

Sorry I was trying to review the song

[@natashayerkovich6602]

Kia ora my brother Godbless ya nga mihi ki a koe arohanui.

[@nikik1325]

get ready to.go on a journey,,the stan journey,,you shld start with his Australian Idol Audition

[@AlienMadeTV]

This actually a good idea

[@tumanako7312]

Stan is from Pandora's Aristockritgy, Maori higher up

[@lightawake]

lol guy was being polite at the start, then got floored for real hahaha. I can't stop watching these reactions! His other awesome song, in my opinion, is his cover of ultralight beam. Please check it out :)

[@dianemariehawkins998]

Brilliant response! Sadly not following it through the end!!!!!

[@katrogue9239]

New sub here ❤ Dope reaction bro, much love from New Zealand 😊 please check out his new song 'Maori ki te ao' or his kanye west cover 'ultralight beam' any song tbh 😂 we here for it

[@AlienMadeTV]

Thanks glad you like it… I will check those out

[@ElizabethMarsh-lv8xe]

Stan is a Maori from Tauranga Newzealand his song is a representation of us as Maori deep n meaningful, our culture n identity

[@whetuification]

He's Maori from Aotearoa NZ.😊 The language is called TE REO exclusive to our country. We Speak a form of Proto Malayo Austranesian of the Tahitic dialect which has evolved to its own since our ancestors disciovered & settled the islands of Aotearoa NZ😂

[@AlienMadeTV]

Nice 🎉

[@Frank-rx8ch]

No need to cut in between the vid. pays to watch it first then comment.

[@mariekladis2564]

You did not watch it until the end!! You cut it short...

[@joellaraika6942]

Too many pauses... I got annoyed and stopped watching 😂😂😂

[@AlienMadeTV]

Sorry 😂

[@reeree21]

this guy reaction 💀🤣😂 that N can’t sing 😂

[@WESTCOASTNZ]

I think he has opened concerts for Beyonce and a few other I think

[@MK-oc4gt]

Stan is Māori, indigenous to Aotearoa New Zealand. Strange reaction....🤔

[@verjanhamilton6287]

You'll like Māori ki te Ao song.

[@jaysinjaymesbrown7819]

Hardly ever down vote.... but that was low key rage inducing.

[@AlienMadeTV]

😂 sorry

[@whisper88888]

I got frustrated with too many interruptions,

[@Waahine777]

I guess that how a reaction runs. The original song might be better to watch.

[@whisper88888]

Ka aro koe ki to tirohanga, ka mahia e au taku mahi, i reira kua whakatauhia. @@Waahine777

[@whisper88888]

@@Waahine777 I'm aware of how a reaction is presented, however, found the pauses in this particular reaction quite excessive. ka aro nui koe ki to tirohanga ka riro i a au ake, i muri i aku urupare katoa mo te reactor. ake ake!

[@AlienMadeTV]

My apologies

[@renee176]

I wouldn't think there is any particular look someone has to have to be able to sing.

[@AlienMadeTV]

You are definitely correct

[@justlinsu]

Constant stopping and laughing was very annoying . Some songs you need to 'listen' and 'feel' but stopping it mid vocal I find disrespectful. Not watching to the end....8 min only. Sorry my friend

[@AlienMadeTV]

I have actually rewatch this for like 20 times now

[@soljahtimaru]

the only word i undwestnd that you saying is bro the rest is all shit

[@tipupakoro5729]

Shit reaction could of played to the end.

[@AlienMadeTV]

I went on to finish it on my own 😊

[@kerishmaibam6089]

Bro please react pukok naowa chapter 1