Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu - "Gurrumul History (I Was Born Blind)

An astonishing talent that stopped me in my tracks when I stumbled across the end of this show on the ABC.

[@williemrebekahmaclutchie-e7654]

Shalom Gurrumul,you are in Heaven with The Lord and with your eyes to see how Beautiful it is Amen.

[@bonamjo]

I am crying and do not have any reason for it, except this wonderfull voice with all this wonderfull music.... i feel the peace in my heart...... thanx..... i feel small and humble. All the best Mr Geoffrey Gurrumul

[@ianrawlings2546]

This man was a Saint. Broke my heart when he left. Breaks my heart every time I listen.

[@persiancatsarecool]

I found this looking for indigenous Austrailian music for my class. This is such a beautiful song I have tears in my eyes. Bless you all.

[@jjaypatton]

What other man could do this? I'm 35 yrs old and am constantly blown away by G.G. Yunupingu to the point of tears. Just shows no disability stands in the way of Awesomness

[@stewartmanthey3318]

Me too!!!!

[@davidmwaka3331]

To me you are the best the world has ever.....may God bless you Gurrumul.

[@richl6966]

I think I was at the back of the Opera House at this concert. So glad I made it.

[@1mmickk]

My Dog, Nancy. barks in time to this song. Even a Dog knows how stunningly beautiful the music of this man was.

[@deeveltman1039]

RIP Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu. You will surely be missed. This song Gurrumul History (I Was Born Blind) is such a beautful song like many of them xx

[@gjtboon]

Geoffrey your voice brought tears to my eyes my friend Bless you brother ;)

[@edhunter3179]

Never heard any1 as good as this guy.. sends the shivers crawling up my spine

[@dixiecup343]

Had the honour of hearing Geoffrey in concert...Thank you for your beautiful music, now you are at rest with your people

[@xlvstony]

Life's unfair! Such a great Voice left us much to early! R.I.P.

[@LesleighHart]

one of the most beautiful albums I have ever bought.

[@Twiff13]

This Man is absolutely amazing and listening to him must be like listening to Heaven. Thank you so much for sharing this video, it is truly heaven sent x. We must all buy his music and show our support for a true TALENT. What a wonderful person Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu is xxx.

[@dnaenterprises1]

I saw this yesterday on ABC too. Amazing, truly amazing. What pure talent. This man should be a national treasure.

[@Granrock578]

What an amazing Man Dr G was RIP DR G.. these lyrics have such great meaning and I cannot believe it was 10yrs ago!! Thank you for sharing this, just come across clip but so wonderful as his movie in retrospect since Dr G's passing is now being shown around Australia

[@archie2archie]

fantastic talent.one of the very few songs that i can listen to 4 times in a row. i feel i must now buy his cd's. thanks.

[@olivepam]

After2 months I can still listen to this song with ever growing attention. Its a rich blend of healing, pathos ,sweetness, and serenity;all in one. Thanks a Million Geoffrey, fans are behind you.

[@Loularkilla]

united we stand divided we fall .... God has blessed you and your voice ... More love to all... one love one aim one peopel one family

[@ellatoby115]

This song bring tears to my eyes x

[@2459cake]

such a beautifull voice and a beautifull man. his music transends all cultures

[@AdamWil79]

so proud, Gurrumul brings tears of love to my spirit

[@dann123123123]

this song is something you cant do better then him he goes straight for your heart u cant do it better then that he touches your heart and soul at the same time

[@gmclocks]

Gurrumul, RIP a wonderful human being

[@olivepam]

Geoffrey, God bless you. You are not born blind Your vision surpassing all we can see or understand. Peace to you

[@brendagail1952]

An absolute proof that you cant tell a book by its cover!!! He is awesome!

[@rhys5987]

No one can judge anyone,.. But talent is sometimes the only thing that stops people judging

[@rhys5987]

Rhys Nagas I say this because it is sad that people do not stop judging others. I love this mans music, his face and everything I see But then I wish i was more like him both inside and out.

[@brendagail1952]

Rhys Nagas His voice over shadows his physical appearance.....his music is "spiritual" in some way.......

[@brendagail1952]

I soooooooooooooooo agree!! Have you listened to any of his other music??? If not, look it up ad listen.

[@noteatpig2getha]

@@brendagail1952 whats wrong with his physical appearance ?

[@eauhomme]

It's sad that it took his death to introduce me to his music. He passed away today and I saw his name on Wikipedia. Since I have interest in Australian culture, I decided to look up his music and was duly impressed with his incredible voice.

[@ulricrainard]

I heard his song on November 29, 2018. Much appreciate the love and talent shown. God bless All who come

[@VickiPS1]

So loaded with emotion and personal meaning that it is almost too poignant to listen to. Beautiful.

[@toooldtodie]

"united we stand, divided we fall" so simple, but so often are forgotten

[@eddymclean897]

30 march 2024. What a wonderful talent Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu was and what a gift he gave to the world..

[@judithmolyneux3059]

An Angel.....now home in his heaven.

[@DXINGatTSVinVK4]

So very Sad :(

[@habibjallow619]

I cried.

[@14livin]

fantastic. let us all gain strength from him.

[@TheAnniebab]

Just luv the purity of these songs.

[@calstargibson]

You may not have all your vision but you have a great vision through your beautiful music. Music is a powerful tool...you are god. bless you Budge

[@bazil2109]

this music has so much soul

[@artbymirree]

Breathtakingly beautiful x

[@jamescameron7633]

Love his song brings tears to my eyes GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER see you in heaven

[@user-ep2gz5vv3r]

🌈🏝🙋‍♀️WONDERFUL SONG AND GREAT TALENT AND VOICE🙋‍♀️🏝🌈

[@tysonhornby391]

In unity my brother

[@warrenbmw4772]

i think he looks and is awesome

[@wansando5944]

Geoffery IS and angel sent from the heavens. This song brings tears to my eyes everytime I listen to it!!!

[@beutilisious]

what a man beatutiful we can sure learn from this guy

[@milune11]

He has a big heart it show in his music

[@rab652]

I wish I had the chance to see him

[@raimundononatorodriguesbar3977]

Linda canção apesar de não entender a tradução.

[@user-ep2gz5vv3r]

🌈🏝THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION🏝🌈

[@madameblondy]

he have blind, god give a super voice and people feel to much emotion and cry . and is said song because the eyes is the light for life !! god bless u and thanks for u music

[@조향진-u8q]

최고 최고

[@Cristibi1]

Que c'est bon à écouter même si je ne comprends pas les paroles. Mais le tout fait en sorte que je ne veux pas cesser de l'écouter...Bravo Geoffrey...

[@alexhoward2171]

that was so cool

[@GregorioAielloamicogreg]

Penso proprio di no:-) Geoffrey ti strappa il bene dal cuore, a un livello così profondo che si può solo sentire... Struggente!

[@thylacine18]

Bless you....im very humble.....

[@iVenge]

wawa ga wawa

[@noteatpig2getha]

He was in Yothu Yindi but he was not the lead singer, that is Manduway Yunupingu.

[@lesterparfitt5694]

My people forever r I p bro

[@darlingsapphire1]

THE SILLY INSTRUMENT PLAYERS ARE DROWNING THE BEAUTIFUL VOICE OF THIS SINGER.

[@noteatpig2getha]

Cannot agree - this is played beautifully by all and blends nicely together. His voice is out front and prominent

[@pancakesryummy]

Thank you

[@belambi]

Brilliant man. used to be the lead singer in Yothu Yindi

[@truefunksoul8638]

No that was his uncle Mandawuy Yunupingu. Gurrumul played keyboards, guitar and percussion with them as a young teenager and in his early 20s, including on the legendary anthem Treaty which he is credited as a co-writer for his keyboard parts.

[@didierammais5124]

Beautiful Brther want have you in Mauritius

[@noteatpig2getha]

He died 2017

[@errYuck]

Pretty sure mine were the first Gurrumul videos upped on KZbin over 8 years ago

[@poulfredslund8236]

Met him in the bush in 2001.

[@banksiasong]

Gurrumul's message transcends the bigotry and ignorance of the most violent racist. Let us listen to him, and turn our ears from them.

[@bradgarlick]

aewsome

[@user-ep2gz5vv3r]

🙏REST PEACEFULLY🌠 G🌠🙏

[@iVenge]

Perspective is everything. If anyone from our dominant western culture wrote a song like this, they would be laughed out of the building and never have any kind of career. We all know why. It has a simplicity that would be deemed unacceptable amongst our own.

[@noteatpig2getha]

You seem to miss a lot from your perspective - he wrote the song, it's quite a sophisticated melody and he is singing in his second language. The voice is his own and the unique guitar playing is self taught. No more or less simple than many acoustic performers on the world stage.

[@troublemakers1537]

💖

[@domray4400]

RIP

[@LaimaBriediene]

*Gurrumul History (I Was Born Blind) Lyrics* I was born blind and I don't know why God knows why because He loves me so As I grew up, my spirit knew Then I learned to read the world of destruction United we stand, divided we fall Together we'll stand, in solidarity Ŋarranydja dhuwala Batumaŋ Ŋarranydja dhuwala Djarrami Ŋarranydja dhuwala Djeŋarra' Ŋarranydja dhuwala Gurrumulŋa M, m I heard my mama and my papa Crying their hearts in confusion How can I walk? Straight and tall In society please hold my hand Trying to bridge and build Yolŋu culture I've been to New York, I've been to LA I've been to London Ŋarranydja Gurrumul United we stand, divided we fall Together we'll stand, in solidarity Ŋarranydja dhuwala Barrupa Ŋarranydja dhuwala Dhukuḻuḻ Ŋarranydja dhuwala Maralitja Ŋarranydja dhuwala Ŋunbuŋunbu Y, e, wo wäŋawu Garrapala Dhamutjpirr, Dhamuŋura

[@chapunto]

Very , very nice vid.. I luv this guy, i posted a lil compilation of his full cd, come n look, enjoy, leave comments and most of all... BUY Gurrumul's music, . Stupendous... Colin Scotland

[@jimon8998]

wow his mad he plays a right handed guitar upside down because he is left handed and taught himself that way

[@fogydew54]

do ya think he plays hes guitar upside down cos hes from austrailia lovely sonbs

[@thestarwarsfan0568]

RIP

[@thestarwarsfan0568]

I have only watched this video but he is awesome. He will be missed.