Kamehameha Choir - Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride

[@Shirley36]

I don't know why but I feel like tearing up? Damn they're right, it -is- powerful when they sing...

[@lagubaratterbaru6205]

Wherever you are, in every culture there is a strange connection between people and water

[@karinaflorez562]

so true. in the entire movie, the most powerful songs are the ones with the children's choir singing.

[@twinklelittleB]

me too

[@farukhkhan1281]

damn it me too. why

[@ntombiv6589]

@@lagubaratterbaru6205 Wow that is seriously true... That got me thinking 🤔 🌊 🌊 🌊. It's the "motion of the ocean."❤😊❤

[@thomaslowe4774]

I can't believe this was 2001/2002; those kids are now parents themselves singing that song with their children, how wonderful.

[@darflexswolez2266]

I don't think they are parents but I think they are in their early-mid 20s

[@amandaleon3329]

Whats Up right?! I was 11 when this came out and now I’m a mother myself and singing this and playing this movie for my kids☺️

[@jeannetteramirez3704]

@@darflexswolez2266 actually, some are parents! I have 3 kids and they all watched this movie when they were little. My son has his daughter when he was 22 and my daughter just had her son and she is 20. So now my granddaughter that is 2 has watched this movie already.

[@684avatar]

Darflex Swolez I saw this when I was 10 these kids are most definitely married with kids by now. I’m 29 now.

[@hawk4779]

@@j4zzh4nds were is your cousin then?

[@jesszorn5631]

Now I’m crying! As my own choir director says, “We don’t know much about heaven, but something we know for sure is that there is singing and music.”

[@JCAM-z9r]

Amen!

[@ALE11099]

Amen 🙏🏼!

[@zoey_r]

Innocent children singing a beautiful written song, nothing more pure, nothing closer to heaven

[@areyescardenas7062]

Your comment made me cry because my faith has been fading so bad this last few years and I needed a sign to go back, thank you, you don't know how much this means to me

[@goodmandiad2713]

Let's not forget the teacher with the amazing energy that flows through these kids. These are the kind of teacher we need in every subject.

[@cathrynlangan2020]

Did I mention that she is still at the school today? She has won the teacher of the year award for the elementary school this year!

[@kimberlyadan3843]

wish I spoke hawaiian so beautiful

[@earlgrey243]

It's on duolingo now. So it is an option for you mate ☺

[@vloggingandadventureswithn8889]

I can only sing the hawaiin words in this song

[@lucyd9471]

It’s not super hard really. A lot of terms are quite easy to pick up

[@wildedits3212]

@@earlgrey243 :0

[@jacks1105]

I love hawaiian language, it’s so beautiful

[@BeezyKid]

Love the guy doing the Stitch voice at the end, but this must have been filmed well before the movie was released so to those kids he's just a weird guy doing a weird voice haha.

[@zteevydood870]

No they probably know they were singing a song for a movie.

[@DesertDweller21]

LOL

[@kimmyymmik]

zteevy dood yes but they probably never heard stitch talk that’s why.

[@zteevydood870]

@IlI ACE lIl okay 2 things number 1 this comment is like three years old and 2..... now that I think about it I see everyones point 🤗

[@salvadorcruz46]

I love it

[@cathrynlangan2020]

I was in the kamehameha schools childrens choir when I was in 4th-6th grade and now my son is in the choir right now.The choir just sounds amazing and the director is still directing today ❤

[@cathrynlangan2020]

Although I was not in the choir at this time

[@4ener_]

You are all amazing

[@JustMe-hg5bq]

Amazing that the tradition is still going! I wish I could learn from him too!

[@goodmandiad2713]

I wonder if it would be possible to have a reunion with these adults now ? I bet they would love it and the new sound would be amazing also.

[@brittany-annledrew-robinso4072]

Amazing!!

[@almighty5839]

God the nostalgia just makes me want to break down in tears, how much I miss being a kid I can not describe and the sad thing is we didn’t know we were making memories we’d cherish for the rest of our lives. It might just be because I’m older now but the movies and stories felt much more real and well written back then.

[@cobus81]

so true

[@TherealRNOwwfpooh]

_He Mele No Lilo_ & _Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride_, as sung by the Kamehameha Schools' Children's Chorus and Mark Keali'i Ho' Omalu. Hawaiians should be very proud of their heritage and culture. It is very beautiful.

[@davyt0247]

And that choir director is still there and still directing to this day!

[@vixikie]

I'm in my early 20s and I grew up watching Lilo and Stitch. Ever since I was a kid it has been a dream to go to Hawaii and it still is.

[@ryanllanes6587]

Vixikie, I’m 28, and I’m right there on that same road ( I’ve wanted to go to the Hawaiian islands ever since “ Lilo & Stitch “ was made )

[@meehoymeenoy265]

My parents brought me there when I was 6. Most memorable trip ever. Hawaii and its culture is one of my favorite things about life.

[@flaiirenn]

hawaii really is heaven on earth, i can't wait to visit again :)

[@FragrantFleur]

I hope one day ur dream comes true :3

[@grandmasterstitch9964]

I'm 22 and I've still not forgotten the movie and its songs.

[@jasmadness]

Absolutely precious. Gives me the chills every time I listen to it, and it brings back childhood memories. Powerful song indeed.

[@juanitojuanito9719]

Jasmine Pierce awwwwww we’re both the same

[@daveenyart]

I am so very happy that the traditional language of the islands is forever documented. The kids are great and Mark Kealiʻi Hoʻomalu's voice is one of the most relaxing ever.

[@shadeyxo]

Crazy to think I grew up listening to their voices 😭 thank you for this gem

[@milotheleopardgeckofriends796]

Pretty awesome 🤩

[@DarkFabled14731]

This choir is savage for having that name

[@Drift808616]

Literally so many things here in Hawaii are named after Kamehameha the Great.

[@hathicus143]

Hell yeah haha

[@dw7956]

i thought it was DrangonBall Z Kai that they got the name from

[@jesus_talks]

Silent Swordsman it's not. it's a Hawaiian thing.

[@Yourm_m_]

DarkFabled14731 no its not they are not savege that the name of the king in hawaii

[@Neyonius]

I love the Kamehameha choir, most of their traditional songs come from and are about inner strength. Even sad songs sound so strong, Polynesian cultures are for lack of a better phrase a wonderful and beautiful people. I wish my words could do more justice.

[@girlclubtv3834]

They do justice!!!

[@RodC210]

ikr!

[@biggidawson474]

I’m 24, I’ll be 25 in December. I cried like a damn baby watching this. I miss these times!

[@JustSomeGuy900]

20 Same here buddy, same here.....

[@matttress7218]

5 Same here too

[@spacesim_124]

​@@matttress7218I don't think you should be here

[@minhthaonguyen9605]

Is the mouse arrow bothering anyone else?

[@brujo4332]

Me haha~

[@dianaklee5722]

Nop! you´re not watching the mouse you´re watching the video!

[@abowlofrice1245]

+Diana Klee ?

[@coolcutsgal2]

🙋me🙋

[@nickjames8377]

Not until you brought it up

[@novigem]

why am I crying??? this is so precious

[@rochellesantiago7977]

That's Kumu Bright (director of the Choir) who still teaches music and continues as the director till this day ❤ These kids are now about 30-33 years old.

[@headphonez5895]

I absolutely adore Lilo and Stitch, every time I watch it I fall in love over and over again with its amazing portrayal of the native Hawaiian language, story, animation, and lovely message about family, and despite all the times I’ve seen this movie I can’t ever prepare myself to not cry during it.

[@LuigiCotocea]

I wanna visit kauai in one day!

[@meganarnold8221]

I always feel so happy when I hear this song. This was brilliant to watch. They did a great job, everyone involved.

[@littleblondemop]

I remember seeing the footage of them singing in the extra clips on Lilo and Stitch and they look like they're having a blast here and in the footage. Nevermind they sound beautiful and just awesome.

[@MikeOpina]

What a bad ass choir name

[@hokucurnan2183]

They are from Kamehameha school on Oahu named after King Kamehameha which came long before dragon ball . My name is Hoku, you'll never guess who I'm always compared to lol.

[@elj.9729]

I hope a star.

[@darinae34]

Honestly still badass.

[@marukosigrah1459]

Thats their school

[@agt7532]

You could've hurt their feelings. It's not nice.

[@jesshogg6436]

I just had to join in on the applause at the end there. They looked like they had so much fun!

[@redpoka13]

i'm here because 1. I love this song. and 2. 1:38 was featured in another video that i saw and i almost dropped my phone because the choir lady has very similar features to my mom. Like i thought it was her for a moment. My mom passed away a little over a month ago so this was sad and nice to see at the same time because my mom loved to sing as well and she was wonderful at it.

[@curtismiller89]

This is the work of God. Absolutely beautiful. I'm crying. God bless these brave souls for the courage to perform this for Walt Disney.

[@fairlyvague82]

I've always loved this from Lilo & Stitch and never knew this video was here! I'm going to my room to cry and then the kids won't think Mum's lost the plot completely 😭😭😭

[@cyrusfenyx6773]

This is one of Disney's songs that makes happy and teary-eyed. It's such a powerful song.

[@Ideaz86]

Also Tarzan’s soundtrack was gold as well

[@Jocelyne000]

​@Ideaz86 yess, absolutely. Phil Collins is everything

[@ilovelegos2000]

Saw lilo and stitch twice in theaters when I was 4. I'm 20 now. I'll take it over the whole frozen madness

[@DaAlmightyZeus]

Goku approved

[@veganwaffle]

+DaAlmightyZeus i had never noticed that when this movie came out

[@hokucurnan2183]

Hoku approved also

[@DaAlmightyZeus]

Hoku Curnan Hoku is that name of japanese descent? Its a dope name!

[@hokucurnan2183]

It's Hawaiian, it means 'star' haha

[@krizzyfire]

Hahahahahahah

[@JafarTIE]

1:16 these 3 guys was cartooned on the film at beginning

[@a.genesisd.g.7931]

Children's choir!

[@kehaulani1140]

Genesis Gordo that’s Mark Ho’omalu, a respected kumu hula (teacher of hula) He has a studio in Oakland California. You should check out his music on iTunes.

[@loreleii2173]

It makes me so emotional to listen to. Reminds me of childhood, the beauty of nature, rich gorgeous culture. So nostalgic and iconic, i have Lilo and Stitch on VHS. Still one of my favorite movies of all time

[@katievannote1980]

I hope they got a fair slice of the pie, monetarily, from the movie. Something tells me probably not…

[@cam_mcbird]

They were little kids…

[@thechrisman1345]

@@cam_mcbirdstill should have been compensated...

[@ikaikaxkeahi]

Hawaiian songs sang by Hawaiian children of Hawaiʻi, proud Hawaiian forever!

[@jaimeebrooks7167]

Their songs with Mark’s voice never ceases to give me chills. You guys did such an amazing job with that movie!

[@rainstarflowerdroplets9624]

That voice sounded a lot like Corey Burton 2:37

[@inthesameuniverse]

This song inspired me to learn Hawaiian , the lyrics are just so fascinating and that’s how my Hawaiian learning journey started 😎

[@spectralight8412]

This was AWESOME! I never knew little kids sang this! LOL! Stitch at the end. XD

[@GC0077]

This was so friggin BEAUTIFUL! It seriously brought a tear to my eye...those kids singing, smiling and having a blast. Not to sound too cliche, but there's so much power and soul in ALOHA, I love it.

[@iCourtneyCheyenne]

I cry when I listen to this song 😭

[@Letsgocapscapscaps]

See if I was taught this kind of music in Chorus, I would of had fun and stuck with it, screw that sound of music shit.

[@laserbeamlightning]

I'm so sad we got all this traditional classical western stuff. Closest we got to anything super exotic was an African/French Algerian choir piece which wasn't bad but I def wanted to do more music that actually sounded good aside from that one piece. (Also had one soul song that was good)

[@jaynedoe1362]

I love choral music it's funny when you go to videos of Church choirs you have people from non-Western countries saying in the comments that they love it and it is so angelic and relaxing.

[@fortunefamily8043]

@@laserbeamlightning dude honestly!! lol i was in band and even then we’d play some boring songs and the choir would put me to sleep but whenever we did up tempo songs that we actually liked you could even see it in us smiling actually going with the music

[@MrShinnigami]

That cursor arrow driving me crazy!

[@Lazy_eye_blobFish]

I know right, I'm on mobile and I almost tried to move it. Good Lord move your mouse dude!

[@julianrojas907]

0:44 Hit it, kids

[@iDOPExBEATS]

Who else has this on repeat? Makes me miss being a kid.

[@ButterTheBarberr]

This brings back such memories. I remember watching this on the DVD for Lilo and stitch as a bonus feature.

[@cammihammi]

This is soo precious.

[@valeriesaldierna4554]

Okay but why does this make me wanna cry , this is so beautiful

[@cheapasmr252]

I remember watching this as a child when it came out and it brings memories. I also had the chance in high school to be able to learn Tahitian it was for a while ,but it makes a beautiful impact in your life. Kind like letting go and enjoying the beauty of it all . I wish I still danced :( it only lasted for 1-3 months 🥺. I sort of miss my child hood too

[@nestorcaballero5811]

That women who lead the children’s Corus on this songs….she’s amazing 🙏 massive respect for her.

[@davyt0247]

She has been the director since 1989, and is still there directing the choir today.

[@danlaurence3068]

1:32 HEAVEN 😍😍😍😍

[@lunamorada295]

Disney is all my childhood

[@guidetocdc]

if anyone’s wondering, that teacher is still working at Kamehameha schools.

[@FirePhotoJess]

They were amazing but they are all now grown up and parents themselves singing this song well teaching it to their children and their children will all now fall in love with this song because they can show their kids this video and say that was me when I was a little boy or a little girl and they will be stunned that they were the ones who got to sing Hawaiian Rollercoaster Ride!!! Wow!!! Such an amazing song still!!!

[@joaoguilhermemoreno9978]

Beautiful,nostalgic,unforgetable 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🙏🏽👏👏👏

[@kecleonboi]

Or maybe they’re still single and 28 and have to sing this song to their dogs while paying student loans...

[@vixikie]

I was 6 years old in 2002 and I have been wanting to go to Hawaii ever since I watched Lilo and Stitch. I'm turning 25 this year and I still want to go. It would be a dream come true if I ever went, I'm from Europe.

[@robertsanchez7374]

Oh to be a young child in a Hawaiian choir in 2001 about to be in one of the biggest animated films of all time...This movie came out when I was 4 years old...now I’m 22 & looking back really makes me emotional. Not sure why. Times just don’t feel how they used to now a days ..

[@nataliec2685]

Reminds me of being a little keiki. I was around 7 dancing hula when this movie came out. Literally in tears of how long it’s been since the release of this movie.

[@luismurillo9610]

Crazy how much damage Disney have done to Hawaii with their cruise ships/hotels and tourists. Disgusting

[@808native1]

@dardarbinx07 Umm sorry but the US government has restriced our ancestors to basically do anything when it was our land and our culture but we were being overthrown. This school was founded so that us Hawaiians can practice our culture lean more about the culture and learn how to speak our language. Its sad that we don't know our own language but it because our ancestors were forced to speak english. I support Kamehameha schools and their mission to bring back the Hawaiian culture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rubendiazdiaz1783]

Cuando las peliculas de Disney verdaderamente valian la pena

[@mayadhasahel5181]

Who’s here from 2022?

[@matiasalejandropilquiman1903]

2024❤

[@lagubaratterbaru6205]

2:46 Stitch!

[@subotaur5019]

Damnit, you actually got me for a moment there. Well played.

[@Ms.doll_face]

Lemme say that this is real talent and these kids nailed it! And these 2 songs still remain my favourite disney songs!

[@angelamarchese9464]

I'll be visiting Hawaii in May my 1st time. I can't wait staying at wakaki beach in oahu. at Hale resort. I hope to vist aulani resort there

[@MistaGify]

I know Disney wants to earn BIG bucks from firms like The Avengers but these are made by other people! Disney needs to go back to making their own classics instead of stuff like The Lone Ranger. not only do you honor Walt Disney it earns profits too! Please Disney?!

[@ScammerStudio]

Great song! The Hawaiian accent throughout the whole song really adds to it.

[@thebmxreviewer]

How many came here from the 20-year anniversary article?

[@tyy1823]

🙋🏽‍♀️

[@jph4852]

This is in my top ten of favorite songs from Disney movies. A huge part is because of this childrens choir.

[@gtomiatti]

Que viagem ao passado! Viajei mais de 15 anos no tempo. Para uma época sem preocupações, sem obrigações, com a pureza e a leveza de ser criança ❤️

[@brownboi8564]

Omfg me seeing mrs bright (conductor) 10 years after teaching my class is so cool!!

[@DK-er1sy]

Thank you for sharing this gem. It’s heartwarming to see the love, care, and dedication put into the music of Lilo and Stitch!

[@sandramorey2529]

Kids loved this music. The first one was dedicated to the last King of Hawaii. Kids love Kumu Mark, too. They are still singing and dancing to these pieces.

[@eileenhatton5240]

OH MY GOD!! I remember seeing these clips on the Disney channel before the movie came out. Wow

[@laurenconrad1799]

Did these kids get paid? Just curious.

[@kuro114]

yup

[@Loveroffood41]

@im a natural born piece of trash I'll just Outta curiosity did they at least pay them so you guys could go on more trips and stuff like that?

[@Kaeoooo]

Marion Loesch we don’t get paid for this. I’m from Kamehameha Schools currently. Choir is such a big thing in our sku. We have about 100-200 people trying out for a part in choir. Being from Kamehameha you’re basically supposed to be a natural-born singer 💀😂

[@blackdiablo321]

I could imagine that Disney donated some money to the school

[@Kaeoooo]

BlackDiablo mmmm nope. They did it for the culture 👍🏽. Our schools founder has over 200million in her will and tons of estate that constantly flow in money

[@Nauibotic]

@dardarbinx07 Actually there has been non-hawaiians who have been accepted fairly recently (at least on the Maui campus). It is merely a preference for the people of Hawaiian decent first. After all who qualify of Hawaiian decent are accepted, if there is space left, they will admit non-hawaiians. As an Alumni there is so much that the school does to ensure that the Hawaii culture is perpetuated while preparing us for the real world. And it's all thanks to one woman. Bernice Pauahi Bishop.

[@donovandelaney3171]

And we never saw them ever again. I wonder where they are now?

[@matttress7218]

Clearly in Hawaii

[@moisesojeda1085]

in Wainae

[@flutiecutiness]

@dardarbinx07 It's not unfair. The school gives a quality education that can be found in many other places. The only difference is that it was founded to protect the hawaiian race, and so the culture is also taught there. So much was almost lost forever because the American government restricted hawaiians from their own culture and language. Now the school can help the culture resurface.

[@jd3076]

The Creativity in this is insane love the kids choir it brings that awesome vibes

[@azulceleste2990]

La película de Lilo y stich la vi con mi primer hijo, el tenía 5 años ,ahora el tiene 23 y veo esto,y me transportó a sus años de infancia, y de lo importante que es estar ahí, disfruten a sus hijos,jueguen,rían y valoren cada momento,los hijos crecen y nunca los veremos igual,realmente lloré con este vídeo.

[@flaiirenn]

it's odd to think that those kids are all much older than me. they're probably married and have kids of their own. time really is crazy 🧐

[@vberaen5141]

day 6 of watching this everyday

[@vberaen5141]

day 8

[@vberaen5141]

day 11

[@ugh-su5qg]

wow absolutely beautiful. I hope these kids grow up and become successful in whatever they do

[@JacobDreamWorks921]

The children's chorus sang he mele no lilo, they sang the entire song and a section of it is absent in the movie and mark keli'i ho'omalu only sings it alone and then the chorus comes back to join him.

[@quincywho]

This right here is why the arts should be properly funded.

[@angelshoutgun6613]

Im not crying 🙃

[@rronyprz5402]

Sin razon alguna llore porque esta serie marco mi infancia y tengo tatuado OHANA en mi pie derecho.🌺🖼️🥺

[@rosenchin]

Truelly, a one-of-a-kind film that's culturally enriching and masterfully crafted. Amazing...

[@v.PANDA.v]

When Disney care for his fans and not just the money.

[@Zeldafan1ify]

This brings me so much happy nostalgia you can't even describe :"") this was my childhood

[@Sciguy95]

I love Lilo and Stitch but I can't help wonder if Master Roshi teaches the Kamehameha choir.

[@drejurado759]

From Navajo, to Cherokee, to Hawaiian, etc, it truly swells my heart with pride to see beautiful indigenous culture honored. Even if the topic of Hawaiian state ship is still controversial, I truly admire and love our Hawaiian brothers and sisters as a continental American. Such beautiful art that we are so lucky to display as apart of our country.

[@owihinape]

our oversea native cousins hehe we gotta stick together yk, from south america to australia to canada & alaska

[@drejurado759]

@@owihinapefor sure :) ❤️

[@GlobeBrian]

Is it me or hearing this makes me wana raise my 3yr old daughter in hawaii lmao , the music makes me feel free

[@nickb5337]

The nostalgia... oh my heart😭

[@KickyMickey1982]

In the words of stitch, Ohana means family family means no one has left behind or forgotten

[@TL8311-j6x]

Dang, they must be really poor and uneducated in hawaii if they don't know how to build a rollercoaster, so they ride waves instead.

[@slytheryngirl4960]

10 years ago... how crazy, it feels like yesterday that I watched the Lilo and Stitch movie and loved that song so much. These children have become adults, how can time go by so quickly? I can't believe this song has been out for over 10 years. What nostalgia...

[@IsraelLlerena]

Its really been about 20 years! That movie came out in 2002 I think

[@hmk5123]

Goku: I came here to learn the origins of the Kamehameha Wave.

[@janettegeorge2228]

just precious I love this song