Hollie Smith & Teeks - Whakaaria Mai (How Great Thou Art)

Hollie Smith, Teeks and the Auckland Gospel Choir
Recorded at: Roundhead Studios
Produced and arranged by: Hollie Smith
Piano: Nick Dow
Beatboxer: King Homeboy
Choir Conductor: Simon Matafai
Engineered and mixed by: Nic Manders
Mastered by: Stuart Hawkes
Director: Tim Harper
Producer: Murray Thom
Videographer: Hayley Thom & Darryl Habraken
Lighting: Chris Ruane & Jason Tidswell
Editor: Sam Brunette
Colour: Dave Gibson
Audio: Nigel Foster
Makeup: Mandy Drent
Hair: Olivia Davies
Photographer: Glenn Manchester

[@queenbossdiva5960]

I am Black African American Woman. I have no clue what these words mean but I feel so much warmth and love in this song. This song is beautiful. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@joecarter9198]

I cried through the documentary "the volcano, rescue from Whakarri"... but really lost it when this song came on at the end

[@queenbossdiva5960]

@@joecarter9198 It was tremendously sad. It was so heartbreaking.

[@eyegotyou6672]

Wakhaari Volcano brought me here - 😢; a beautiful tribute to victims and survivors

[@tlight11]

The Volcano Rescue from Whakaari brought me here 💕

[@travisyazzie6022]

Me too✨

[@bethclarke4621]

As soon as it started playing during credits i shazammed it-doubtful it would recognize it! It did and im obsessed. Favorite all time hymn and this rendition is absolutely soul moving.

[@tlight11]

@@bethclarke4621 100%

[@queenbossdiva5960]

@@tlight11 Yes it did

[@PetiteDauphine1]

This has been my all-time favorite Gospel song since I was five years old (I'm in my sixties now); I heard it for the very first time, when my favorite Auntie played her piano and sang it to me. She's gone Home now.⛅ I just heard this rendition at the end of the Netflix program about the volcano; just the first three notes, and I burst into tears, 'cause I knew exactly what it was. I wept for missing my Auntie; I wept for the people who had suffered life-altering injuries; I wept for those who had succumbed, and those who grieve the loss of their loved ones. This piece of music was the most excellent, beautiful, fitting tribute to them that could possibly be offered up. Thank you for this wonderful Gift.💗

[@queenbossdiva5960]

@@PetiteDauphine1 Amen Amen Amen

[@kirstyrobinson2349]

I feel like the angels it heaven were singing it with you! Thank all of you for such a beautiful rendition of a favourite hymn.

[@jonathantuhega2337]

God hears the worship songs written for the soul and every tongue confess that He is King of kings and Lord of Lords amen 💖😇🎵💖😇🎵💖

[@teamabundancemg]

This is so beautiful! When I heard it at the end of The Volcano documentary, I had to find it in itunes to add to my playlist. Teek’s voice is so beautiful!

[@brownsugar3335]

I just did the exact same. It's just so beautiful

[@vivi04xo]

Hallelujah Amen in Jesus Christ name 🤍

[@zebbirising.1]

Absolutely Beautiful.....always makes me cry no matter what version 😢

[@Ann3Arki3]

The older I get the harder it seems to finish singing this song cos you feel the pain you felt for everyone you've had to sing it for in the past. A song that sums up a lifetime of love and loss.

[@kinasandwich7624]

Awesomeness that moves the spirit back through a collage of memories, laughter sadness and tears, anger but love yes, love!

[@misscampbell1866]

I agree

[@peterwehi3845]

@@misscampbell1866 o

[@kayedramallama]

I cry every time I hear it or sing it.

[@momojett]

YES

[@MtoTheBtoThe70s]

The entire documentary of The Volcano tragedy, everything comes together in this song I've listened to breathlessly. There's no words, just this immaculate song.

[@h3ll0gudbye]

I really love the maori version. I'm not maori but NZ is my home and if were to ever leave this place, I would really miss maori culture and people in general.

[@kinasandwich7624]

And much love to you and your family

[@hellovanite]

Simple then.... Don't leave :)

[@tyronesmith15]

You are us and we are you, arohanui kia koe e hoa( Lots of love from me to you my friend 💜

[@janceyiasona6738]

💙

[@mauricehiku1643]

And we will certainly miss you

[@tahupotikihaddon2967]

Glory to God almighty our heavenly father our creator and his son Jesus and the holy spirit 6:17 i ask you God to guide us and protect us and to bless those with faith and hope father in Jesus name amene

[@Bibi-J]

I've always loved this song ever i was a little girl. I've heard many versions, which were also beautiful.. but STILL none touched me so deeply as THIS one. It makes me cry....for many reasons, but also because these singers sing it SO incredibly beautiful.

[@marranm4950]

The most beautiful hymn ever written or sang,… I sang my daddy into Heaven with this his favourite hymn !! He was welcomed into Heaven mere seconds later by Jesus whom he loved served and followed all his life 11th July 2010 5am the day my heart was broken forever but the fact I will spend eternity with him again it’s….See ya later Daddy ….❤

[@KaDClair]

What a Beautiful Song and Beautiful Voices paying Tribute to those who are forever lost and injured😢 May they always be remembered with Healing Thoughts of Love and Light surrounding All ❤🙏🕯️

[@ritajohn99]

I came from volcano 🌋 documentary 🥺♥️ in love with this song 🥺💔

[@Jess-hs1jw]

I had to find this song after watching The Volcano on Netflix. Beautiful 💕

[@jbjacobs9514]

This song is heartbreaking and achingly beautiful!

[@rachaelford5525]

I love this song. Was sung at my grans funeral but I have a huge side of my family that is maori. I love learning more of the language whenever I can and love this song. This is always home

[@Serbinnhio]

Cried tears of joy when I saw King Homeboy in this song. He is a Wellington/Cuba Street icon.

[@5204564]

OMG Teeks & Holly are both national treasures in my eyes, Te Kaha NZ.

[@5204564]

Forgot to say glory to God & our greater selves xxoo

[@BigMagoomba]

Beyond beautiful. Beyond moving. Beyond powerful. Hallelujah.

[@kirstyrobinson2349]

Only just discovered this version of one of my favourite hymns, brought me to tears. Thank you ❤

[@valmoodley136]

I'm a South African Hindu of South Indian descent - and this song is amazing - thank you!

[@missvodka7821]

I'm not religious, but this sings to my soul in Maori ❤️

[@devilsden2283]

My favorite hymn...love your arrangement....and beautiful vocals.....God bless you both for this magnificent treasure....🙏❤

[@susanpalusi3644]

This gave me goosebumps and I had tears so beautiful

[@UNEQ01_23]

This song 😭😭❤️❤️ so many memories, thoughts, emotions and feelings.

[@Jacob32905]

And they sang a new song, saying, “Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation, and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth.” 🙏

[@MJ-qr8zk]

Whakaaria mai Tōu rīpeka ki au Tiaho mai Hei/Rā roto i te pō Hei kona au Titiro atu ai. Ora, mate, Hei au koe noho ai (Show your cross to me. Let it shine there in the darkness. To there I will be looking. In life, in death, let me rest in thee) Oh Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder Thy power throughout the universe displayed Then sings my soul my savior God to Thee How great Thou art How great Thou art Then sings my soul my savior God to Thee How great Thou art how great Thou art.

[@2natree854]

💖

[@noname-tj3rp]

@@2natree854 Is the english in the brackets the translation of the first verse? If so, that is so beautiful!! Thank you for taking the time to translate for us

[@noobatronicusjedi2667]

@@noname-tj3rp yep, it's the maori translated. Lovely beautiful language Te Reo is.

[@caterpillajoe5225]

Thank you for this. Can't wait to learn it. Hope it's accurate or Aunties gonna pull my ears lol

[@dddurty1]

I love how Hollie gently harmonizes with Teeks. The beauty of the kupu, the beauty of this waiata is stunning.

[@vaehmariiee]

i knew straight away it was teeks singing in rescue from whakaari. his voice is so beautiful. all love to the families, survivors & anyone who’s was involved. much aroha !! 🇳🇿❤️‍🩹

[@Skyeyedronography]

R.I.P to all Whakaari victims 😔💔

[@brownsugar3335]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@hazzachannel1]

I WAS AT HOME, AND THIS WAS OFFERED AT HAGLEY PARK, AND HAD ME ON MY FEET IN WORSHIP! THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED SINCE SIR HOWARD SANG BEFORE THE QUEEN.... WHAT AN OFFERING MADE TODAY!

[@karenpotter7804]

Absolutely beautiful...music that touches the soul & heart ❣ Thankyou. 🙏

[@pita3908]

This a beautiful version of this song it's soulful and very peaceful .. in remembrance of those who passed.

[@marinae.3504]

Love this ! Proud Kiwi right here ! Thank you Lord 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@giraffeyjackie]

Simply breathtakingly beautiful...rest in Peace to those who didn't leave the island and live in peace to those who did 💗

[@Neeva01]

Consider all thy worlds your hand has made! How great thou art! How great is the lord there is none like him from everlasting to everlasting! The great I AM!

[@robertaroi2840]

Bless you Bless you Bless you I've had the blessings to come across this Magnificent Beautiful Version that has the Greatest Soulful Loving and Powerful Meaning and Connecting Contact to Dad that you all gave me even tho 2 and a half year later the Most Amazing and Enlighten Sense that I had not felt for a very long time.... Thank you Hollie Smith & Teeks and the Auckland Gospel Choir Thank you Bless you all and yes that funny feeling inside is your light that's shining...Bless you All

[@Healing-the-unhealed]

Teeks your voice touches my soul deeply. Thank you 💖

[@Paris45627]

Amen to our lord Jesus Christ

[@solomonsmith8606]

I was at Hagley Park today and you helped to bring more healing to Otautahi. It brought the pain of these past weeks to the surface and easier to deal with. Love always ♥️

[@deborahfraser261]

Moves me to tears - simply beautiful. What a magical rendition of a wonderful waiata.

[@Kaakai23]

The most beautiful and hardest song to sing. 😢 Arohamai

[@manawanuitini7676]

Wow Great Song Choice, Great Combo mixes Teeks Hollie Smith, soul, gospel, beat box, youth, young adult, adult, Polynesian, European, male, female, fun, sad, pain, happy, as one, cool feelings... Thank you for spotlighting the people behind the camera / in the back too. Thank you for the Offering. Offering Thank you xo 💋

[@omalief1784]

Oh MY! This is absolutely beautiful. This is now my favourite rendition of this song.

[@jhbedmonds]

This rendition comes from a place of God. Ka pae Hollie, Teeks and family. Song of the Year! Aotearoa proud. Keep shining the Light of Love everywhere.

[@djones4084]

FEEL HAPPY ....YES YES YES,,,, but IVE farewelled both my mum and dad on this song...its sooooo sad but happy too. THANKU for making it feel...so beyond breakingly sad and broken but happy and joyful at the same time....I for whatever want to cry as you both have entered my heart...but I want to also sing., out of tune ...SOOOO LOUD AND FEEL what you are singing, if family are reading this.........please allow the respect to have THIS COVERAGE OF HOLLIE AND TEEKS to bury me with your version....xxxxxxxxxxx

[@diablojames]

Spine-tingling waiata. Nga mihi for this beautiful koha Hollie and Teeks. Two of the most under-rated musicians in NZ if not the world. The salvation of man is through love ...

[@stjosephwilliams]

This is the best remake so far, Hollie and Teeks voices compliments each other’s and doesn’t over power the other !

[@stjosephwilliams]

Tom Wirihana sorry your WRONG, I’m Samoan Tongan so you might want to find another reason for my comment.

[@stjosephwilliams]

Tom Wirihana when I said you were WRONG I was referencing it to your comment I must be family rocket scientist 👨‍🔬

[@CorleneGreenwood]

@@stjosephwilliams LOL Tom must be family to Tui and Howard

[@stjosephwilliams]

Corlene Greenwood I totally agree, what hero to run his mouth about good work others are doing lol

[@jennafarrell5783]

I reckon he sounds amazing, what a voice! She however?sounds like cats scrapping over garbage or pussy! 🤣 Or nails on a chalkboard? Maybe it was a terrible song choice for her voice? All I know is the beatboxing dude makes a better sound and he's not even singing.. lol.

[@lastbus]

Whakaaria mai Tōu rīpeka ki au Tiaho mai Ra roto i te pō Hei kona au Titiro atu ai. Ora, mate, Hei au koe noho ai Blessed to have you two and choir share such a beautiful song.

[@waiorahenare2403]

He performed at Ihumatao last week and sang this song without Hollie .. it was so beautiful and it put everyone into a trance. It was peaceful and quiet and I didnt want it to end

[@camyj176]

The volcano 😭😭😭

[@peterwilliamson4296]

Katahi ano au ka kimi tenei waiata ataahua. Tino koi te tokorua me te roopu waiata hoki. He tino taonga te reo Maori. Tino.

[@wholemullet]

The most powerful song on the planet and beyond

[@travispomare4633]

Music is one of the many pleasures life has to offer. How you can attach it to a certain memory and the feelings it can bring out of you. Literally broke down in tears for 20min after listening to this as it took me back to the moment we closed my Nana's casket and this was the song we sung when doing so. Amazing cover to an amazing song. Well done!!!

[@noname-tj3rp]

This was played at my relatives funeral as the casket came in, it was a moment ill never forget. Thank you for one of the greatest songs / song covers I've ever heard

[@devabroussard]

a beautiful version of How Great thou Art.

[@monstaarhable]

So I dont know why but I got shivers when I didnt even like it haha my body is telling me something !! Deep down I loved it just still stuck in the old days . Ka pai e hoa Hollie & Teeks ❤

[@karleyhemopo5954]

I know exaaaactly what you're talking about!

[@nataliestock1544]

I got the chance to see Hollie Smith live few years back and omg she is amazing live beautiful voice been a fan ever since ❤❤

[@Arkaynegel]

Brought my Grandma back into my heart and thoughts. Thankyou

[@jessicamcinnes7840]

Was just listening Stan Walker and his whanau version of this the other day 💜 NZs talented musicians are amazing, keep spreading the LOVE . Bless xx

[@opi1412]

Stan walker with holly smith singing this wud be amazing to hear

[@akuapiatas]

I know right, I love their version.

[@troywaite4323]

Amazing I had a mate die 2 years ago this July he was buried to this song.love to listen to this song when I'm down.i really hope you guys make some more prayer songs or memorial songs love this song.thanks 🙂

[@susanpalusi3644]

I would love to hear this recorded so beautiful.

[@harleyfrench9997]

thank you lord God this is so beautiful

[@slpalelei1179]

😭😭😭😭 how have I never heard this remake until now. Tiktok brought me here

[@lisalisa7784]

OMG I'm shaking, I never thought this could be done better than Howard Morrison. Guys, this is exceptionally ataahua 🙏♥️😇👼

[@paulwaikatotauranga8002]

Total blessings to our musos aotearoa all day

[@LadyParris]

I’m here from the Netflix documentary “The Volcano” 😢

[@tahliapopata8089]

I would be really happy inside my bones if you two Sung more songs together!!! 💜💜

[@arnolddowe2445]

Not nz but missed my lovely kiwa mates

[@idrnoel]

This is just so stunning. I was really swept off my feet. Totally. What an awesome wonder to listen to this! Thank you for sharing.

[@bektee480]

Praise be to God. Thank you for a beautiful version of this song. God bless!!!

[@dlroWolleH]

Netflix brought me here.

[@annmariebuscema6506]

Truly Wonderful those Voices are so very Beautiful Thank You

[@patriciacropley4204]

ATAAHUA ( BLESSING TO both amazing singers .beautiful ❤ 💕 🙌

[@KrayzieLadii]

The voices of angels. Goosebumps everytime. Such powerful song by equally powerful voices for such a powerful message

[@carrie-anneoverton3298]

Amazing version of this beautiful song.

[@RheaDopmeijer]

listening, tears coming up

[@wlcoston]

Beautiful

[@JeffLeyton]

Beautiful, I love this song, absolutely fabulous voices.

[@outrayjust]

No words.....just respect the Angelic voices and the words are so powerful it makes u cry 😢 I love it bless u guys 💘if I die tomorrow this is the version my family would have to play i felt everything in this remarkable piece.

[@madelinehosking5306]

Beautiful song beautiful voices.. I have chills

[@UAWANASTY-mx4mo]

This song makes my teeth clench, my eyes swell and my heart sad.

[@nickym4544]

The power of the waiata. We'll all meet again.

[@helenrandell1731]

I love teeks i love your work very soulful love. You Hollie thankyous for sharing

[@annarowe7739]

I gratefully just stumbled across this following listening to 'He pikinga poupou e' and what a beautiful start to my morning I am now having - absolutely stunning everything - Teeks and Hollie's voices, the harmonising, the gospel choir, the church, the filming, the space in the song, the piano, King Home Boy.. mīharo mīharo mīharo xx thank you!

[@music123413]

Hollie, I've been following you on KZbin for several years. This by far, is the best thing I've ever heard you do. Great Job... Huge fan. Always will be.

[@minnietoot9704]

And beautiful Reuben Paterson artwork just to raise the level of beauty

[@linnjacqueline]

just finished the The Volcano Rescue from Wakhaari on Netflix and discovered this beautiful song at the end. 🥲❤

[@haroldmehana-tc4lj]

Sing this song as it suppose to be a hymn kiaora❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kerrydonovan2052]

BEAUTIFUL!!! Goosebumps xxxx

[@piranahs3]

It's beautiful love this version so much. Teeks voice is incredible.

[@CorleneGreenwood]

this version is my MOST favourite version of Whakaaria Mai EVER!!! Simple and sweet. Have heard other recent versions but omg too much happening... this is demure... sultry and meaningful

[@jennafarrell5783]

Prince tui teka has the best version ever, and it's live, no doubt they are pretty good, or hes pretty good I mean..lol

[@lillygirl8436]

Wow I cried all the way thro this song ❤💔😘

[@CorleneGreenwood]

LOL so did I

[@kayleen1582]

Just got the biggest goosebumps. Love what you guys are doing ❤️

[@blitzkri3gg]

hollie smiths voice is so pure, and genuien

[@cbnztuber]

One word: goosebumps