Amazing Grace - Hayley Westenra (a cappella) in Christchurch NZ

Hayley Westenra ヘイリー 海莉 sings Amazing Grace アメイジング·グレイス a cappella, live on stage at the New Zealand National Christchurch Memorial Service, following the tragic earthquake of February 22nd in Christchurch.
The service took place in front of many thousands, at North Hagley Park Christchurch on 18 March 2011. Christchurch is Hayley's home town, large parts of which was destroyed by the earthquake.
This video is uploaded as HD to maximise the KZbin audio and video quality but it was recorded as SD video and upconverted to 720p.

[@jpm1141]

Eres mi amor platónico. Sueño con poder conocerte algún día. Me trae recuerdos de mi juventud. Me inspira lo que pretendía alcanzar y que ahora lo tengo tan cerca. Gracia divina.💘💝💖

[@wonyoukim]

That is exactly how amazing Grace should be sung The situation, the emotion.

[@robholden9728]

I am also a Christchurch boy. One minute of disaster and the city will never be the same. This performance expresses the grief, the resilience and the resolve. It still gives me goosebumps

[@KiwiBronco96]

Still to this day this is the most moving and beautiful version of this song

[@arnoldscott2731]

WOW, Amazing Grace sang by Amazing Singer..countless times put in repeat.

[@Tocsin-Bang]

I first heard Hayley when I was in the beautiful garden city of Christchurch in 2002. I do hope that from the rubble and the tragedy that Christchurch will once again be rebuilt and renewed to its former splendour. I was there only six weeks, but in 67 years I have not found a more splendid city or a friendlier people.

[@Chuckbomb1]

Best a capella version of this I can recall. Simple and moving.

[@SHEMSTAR01]

How can 37 people dislike this? I was there this day and i balled my eyes out. I had strangers around me doing the same thing, and in the area i was standing in everyone started to hold hands and everyone hugged at the end. Such a amzaing voice. Aso notice her pauses when she sings. Perfect timing. 37 people need there hearing checked i say

[@christophersteyn6738]

My hair's, back of head and arms, are literally standing on end... moved is the only real praise I can give. Superb!

[@SHEMSTAR01]

Im from Christchurch and this still gets me. Every. Single. Time.

[@bruceclapton1]

The most perfect version I've ever heard ... pure, simple and tonally perfect .... THIS is Grace

[@joesmith-jb4ls]

No music is necessary when Haley performs. She is so effortless and pitch perfect. She truly has the GIFT. Thank you Haley for sharing it with us.

[@JetDom767]

New Zealand you guys are so lucky to have her an amazingly talented and beautiful lady like Hayley

[@DaLDJFan]

Hayley you are amazing. God bless you and beautiful Christchurch!!!

[@matthanks1480]

This is an angel come down to give us comfort. Tell me I'm wrong.

[@Mauser_.]

+Matt Hanks You are absolutely right Matt

[@robshaner137]

no angel. just a girl hu shows us the way

[@everettwilson8535]

You ain't wrong I'll bend my knee for her anyday

[@hedwegg]

The sweetness of voice & the gentleness of sound. Enjoy Amazing Grace...Hayley Westenra.

[@nwk38]

Simply a perfect performance. Notice her timing,stopping,then continuing to add depth and strength to this beautiful song..Her pauses just emphasized the meaning.Great,absolutely awe inspiring.

[@7884golfguru]

Omg awesome voice,I’m a proud kiwi who has lived abroad for the last 40 years,so enjoy talent from NZ

[@joesmith-jb4ls]

Haley, just listening to you is a religious experience. I love you as does everyone else

[@MichaelSmith-gp1rp]

The crowd was noisy until Hayley Westenra started Amazing Grace and with only her singing you could hear a pin drop. Truly an angel.

[@peterounyc]

Just wow. The kind of voice that gives you goosebumps, in a good way.

[@marielarsson6462]

Amazing! Just that she does it acapella makes it even more beautiful

[@joesmith-jb4ls]

One of my favorite songs by Haley. She is just spectacular

[@marielarsson6462]

This is the best version of this song I've ever heard! 👍👍

[@karunahembrom4799]

Yes

[@deoksanprosperous3893]

I absolutely agree to others' opinions of her being an angel with no wings. She has wonderful voice. I guess that an angel's voice is the same as hers. I offer her many thanks From south korea.

[@joesmith-jb4ls]

Haley is the best. I love that little smile and thank you at the end

[@jeremyd1869]

Best version of Amazing Grace I've ever heard. Hayley hits every note perfectly. Simply beautiful.

[@susanw6689]

Her God given talent is a blessing for everyone to hear!

[@laurentdeckers711]

I would marry her for Eterniy

[@dorotheemackenbach4808]

And I thought I had heard allt the best versions of this song ever. What a wonderful surprise! She;s really a wonderful singer. Moved me. Wow!

[@mpsarge2]

Dorothee Mackenbach LeAnn rhimes does a great version of this

[@lilianfraites4555]

Not only is she beautiful , her voice is just as beautiful!

[@thomasolivermoran5547]

yes the voice of a angel ,thank you wonderful xxx

[@rajamoorthy1969]

An absolute angelic voice... One of the sweetest voices in the recorded history... A treasure of not just New Zealand but of the planet earth.

[@AzTrailRider57]

Absolutely beautiful performance from an absolutely beautiful woman. Way to go, Hayley!!!! We common folk just couldn't imagine what it would be like to have a talent like yours!!!!!!

[@joesmith-jb4ls]

Such a beautiful gracious lady. Thank you for blessing us with this performance

[@nwk38]

Voice of an angel? Forgive me but I have never heard an angel sing.I have heard Hayley sing and it is beyond incredible. This young lady has the purest voice I have ever heard.An absolute amazing talent.

[@scorpius-mu3dw]

WESTENRA is magnific. Marvellous VOICE. Beautiful Hayley.

[@joesmith-jb4ls]

I love the little smile at the end and humble thank you. So much class

[@theresegiroux1305]

Amazing Grace, How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now am found T'was blind but now I see T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear And Grace, my fears relieved How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed Through many dangers, toils and snares We have already come. T'was grace that brought us safe thus far And grace will lead us home, And grace will lead us home Amazing grace, Howe Sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost but now am found T'was blind but now I see Was blind, but now I see

[@stevethea5250]

I mistook this for US anthem

[@philiphaynes8679]

I was moved to tears. ;'-( I remember when she was with Celtic Woman, who I have seen in person. Unfortunately, she was not part of the group then. This was my mother's favorite song! I remember my Mother singing this so many times in church. I must say Thank You Haley for your Awesome "a capala" version of Amazing Grace your & God Given Voice that you use to Praise God with!:-)

[@aaj2226]

Amen amen ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@jakebob6332]

I'm sold.The greatest singer ever. Angelic for sure. Love you

[@hubertgailuron6402]

J'en ai à chaque fois les larmes😢 aux yeux, mais elle la chante tellement bien.👍 Merci pour ta si belle voix.

[@frederichrecinski4616]

Hello Hayley, thank you for this wonderful song, once again, performed with gusto and thanks ! Better than a musical performance, you sing every time with all your heart ! That's what makes your songs so beautiful ! Be blessed in abundance, Hayley !!

[@frederichrecinski4616]

A amazing voice for a amazing performance for the amazing Grace ....!! More than beautiful !!!

[@willianludgero7843]

Your voice is the most beautiful I have ever seen in my life, praise God for his wonderful gift.

[@savagemurray3985]

Beautiful angels voice. Thank you

[@tonypowell-chatfield2958]

this always has been my favourite song and Hayley totally nails this

[@mywiggnooo]

Wow...absolutely breathtaking!!!

[@雷神-y8m]

ア、カペラでここまで聞かせて頂きました、涙そうそうも、素敵です、ありがとうございます

[@ThomasPRegan]

Hayley Westenra is a beautiful young woman who has a beautiful voice god bless her 🙏

[@czrboo]

There's no other way, but to the Lord, I seek my refuge. Amen! 🙏🏻

[@joesmith-jb4ls]

Haley has so much class. Bravo Miss Westenra

[@dinngtann1845]

Amazingly fantastic song and voice...love this...!

[@esthercee570]

What a beautiful rendition of Amazing Grace! Very clear & sincere, you can feel it !

[@itsjimupnorth]

HERE'S TO MAKING IT COUNT HAYLES. It is a measure of her great artistic integrity that she can perform this song so often and always make it special (and never more so than here). God bless her and the good people of Christchurch.

[@johnuhr-henry9508]

A great talent and beautiful voice to listen too. Keep it up Hayley

[@christophfurler7252]

Very beautiful and clear voice.

[@clm8960]

Hayley is an angel. Only the wings are missing.

[@johannesabrahams7884]

my heart and soul hear the sound of the glory, and when tonight has come my soul sleep with GOD!

[@deepperception8165]

Gorgeous, really conquered the world's heart!!!

[@welshpete12]

What a wonderful voice , remarkable !

[@williamcole9040]

WOW! THAT SUBTLE CHANGE OF KEY WAS SUPERB…..BEAUTIFUL PERFORMANCE.

[@majorpygge-phartt2643]

Isn't she just so flawless, both her looks and her voice, and she can sing so powerfully without any music, that takes some doing as then any faltering sticks out a mile so she's a real class singer just like the late and great Judy Durham from the Seekers.

[@joseluizengelke5128]

Amazing grace your Voice. What a Singer! Wow! God bless you and your Family my Dear Friend!

[@jameyjustice1115]

She is a wonderful singer with a voice of a angel

[@wyssrappold]

wunderbar vorgetragen, danke hayley

[@parkhave]

Oh dear, She can make a grown man like me believe in Angels. Thank you Hayley.

[@paularora1644]

We all need a song like this in our heart at times has they are now.

[@applepie238]

wow that was something else, BEAUTIFUL.

[@BFPINHO]

Obrigado por compartilhar e nos permitir ouvir essa linda voz.

[@ATMABRAHM]

What a wonderful beautiful talented woman!

[@carolblake6980]

She was sing through her heart in this one, this is her "home" and you can feel her emotions 🥰

[@sandradewet-vandenberg3396]

Beautiful, beautiful!!

[@uglylass]

Wow beautiful! This song has just given me goosebumps all over and brought a few tears to my eyes! Absolutely stunning voice!

[@joesmith-jb4ls]

America's Got Talent? Haley wins The World's Got Talent!!! Love this woman!

[@gawain12]

Truly magnificent. A song of 'faith' not necessarily religion.

[@agnaldosantos5802]

She's a wonderful singer....

[@simon1000000000]

Incredibly beautifully sung by an an incredibly beautiful young lady - BRAVO

[@meowbrunei]

this brought me to tears, beautiful, beautiful.

[@cowbridgedance]

My word, so powerful, so lovely. Thank you Hayley.

[@JuliKayeArtistry]

This is the first time I've heard Amazing Grace (and I've heard it a lot) and was given perpetual chills.

[@victoramreuter2653]

Amazing voice. .

[@MincaNyan]

This really gives me the chills ...

[@majidshaikh29]

Hii minca

[@pgrimmo301]

Decades of work to produce such work. Don't listen to those who who complain. They would give anything to achieve what you already do. Pete, OZ

[@gregwagner7550]

Thank you for sharing your God given gift .Your immaculate voice Hayley . Please come to Columbus Ohio.

[@midnightwolf2937]

Nicely done! I can attest to how hard it is to keep your tone and pitch perfect while singing a capella and she did it. Her voice didn't waver once, very well trained!

[@richardkmhung]

This is so amazing. I got chills down my spine and goosebumps

[@kelvintan3399]

mesmerising voice and beautiful.

[@2ufred]

Amazing moment of comfort & Graceful singing

[@剛篠原]

Thank you for such a beautiful singing voice！

[@leronero]

Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful!

[@bobmontgomery8621]

Fantastic motivating inspiring ! Those are the words that come to mind. Thaks for this beautiful rendition.

[@larrykrauth970]

Such a beautiful song l love her version!

[@bolota252]

God Bless You.... i love you, i Love your voice... it´s like liquid gold

[@jamesmorgan5027]

What a great singer--surprised this is the first time I have heard of Hayley Westenra.

[@genius1er]

one off the best version

[@TatakBarambangJosephYabai]

Amazing song of praise

[@Grumpy181155]

Stunning!!!! Just stunning. It brought tears to my eyes.

[@melodyprescottlao5537]

Great sing singing Hayley ❤️❤️💕💕

[@joestephens3]

Wonderful, unique interpretation - declamatory, narrative, and very touching.

[@sonicfoxxmusic4281]

As if anybody needed proof that this wonderful young lady has a stunning vocal. A few years back i asked a Bass-baritone to possibly sing a lyric i'd penned for the music of Vivaldi. He said it might be a problem scheduling anything because he was working on a charity song with Hayley Westenra... So i said "it's fine...she takes priority..she is special".... I eventually managed to find my own Soprano to sing three songs for me....google Hannah Drury....SWEET LADY ENGLAND, THE STORM and EPIPHANIA....my patience and respect for Hayley and that other singer seems to have totally paid off.

[@tomsargereb]

Damn goose bumps , Her voice is so strong Hayley don`t need any music , I love this .