Mitch Tambo performs John Farnham's You’re the Voice in Gamilaraay language

The Indigenous singer a proud Gamilaraay and Birri Gubba man, delivers a rendition of John Farnham’s classic at the NITV sunrise ceremony as part of 26 January Survival Day, Invasion Day and Australia Day events
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[@twoflyinghats]

What a fabulous job Mitch and his singers did, but I was appalled by the totally amateurish video shooting wobbling and going in and out of focus with the zoom. There's no excuse for accepting that poor effort, so why they didn't they check it out, reject it and do it again? We also get to see the cringeworthy view of a bloke in black directing the audience participants, who didn't seem to know what to do as a group. No, thank you. You've totally let down Mitch, our First Nations people and our country with this failure to produce a video of professional standard that does justice to the song and the singer, NITV.

[@EllieGirl93]

I cry every time I hear Mitch perform this song. I love hearing it in his language. Respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our country ⚫️🟡🔴

[@marisapaola9010]

I heard this in a shopping mall in Melbourne last week, for the first time, first time for most of us, literally stopped people in their tracks. Love it.

[@MarciaMuir]

I'm listening to it now in Coles! Amazing ❤

[@rosaparry717]

Young proud & deadly Brother ♥️🖤💛

[@357HFC]

To me, this sounds so much stronger with Language, as does I am Australian and many others. Fantastic video also.

[@swandepaul1198]

I heard this last night for the first time at the rugby union in Brisbane and it completely blew me away😲 one of the greatest things I've ever heard. Thankyou

[@hd3434paddles3636]

I didnt think this song could any better, please hold my beer. this gives me goosebumps.brings tears to my eyes its so beautiful.

[@sjcobra84]

An anthem for the EARTH. For Humankind. 🌏💙

[@belindakerslake7929]

Just came across this song. So powerful - the lyrics actually make more sense in language esp wit the Uluru statement and call for a ‘voice’. Moving.

[@goldenerafanatic4042]

The lyrics make more sense? Lol

[@MsS-J]

Um what

[@vicgallimore6756]

VOTE NO TO THE VOICE.

[@sandrahaigh2976]

My favourite John Farnham song, and absolutely love your version too Mitch 💙

[@traciebooth8175]

I'm so glad I be booked tickets to see him

[@Its-just-a-camera]

Mitch I’m proud of you

[@zoekenny3619]

Hadn't heard of Mitch Tambo or this performance until its mention in the Guardian today .. wow, blown away ❤️‍🔥

[@margaretbutcher1538]

This made me a bit emotional. Goosebumps

[@watersfan]

This is LIT! Also killed it at Fire Fight, what a voice!

[@delveenchandler5096]

Absolutely beautiful .......... what a voice and what a group.... love it

[@amynorman8682]

Just a beautiful voice Mitch! You did so well at the fire fight concert with John Farnham! well done 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@stuarthickson6103]

So powerful. Brings tears to my eyes.

[@mandyanderson6208]

Just beautiful!

[@HurricaneCandy]

I get tears and goosebumps every time I hear this. Thanks so much for singing in Gamilaraay. x

[@vanessahumphrey9374]

Fantastic . Loved it and the finale at Firefight Australia. look forward to more of your singing. 🙏🏼👏🏽👏🏽

[@KH-dt5or]

Shivers down my spine every time I watch this. Absolutely beautiful and uplifting -- bravo!

[@mandyanderson6208]

Me too!

[@maccapaul42]

Amazing song, love it from John and also from Mitch ❤

[@357HFC]

Loved it! Bet Farnham did too!

[@morphoist]

They performed together at the 2020 bushfire concert with Brian May.. was kinda awesome..

[@jassycav7634]

Ay werte bro sister here from Alice Springs. Just wanna say me and my partner used to watch you sing from that moment when you won the golden buzzer it bought goose bumps up our spine but ay we are so proud of you bro keep going and keep making us proud love to sing sing if you make it to Alice Springs oh (Werte) means hello in central Arrente Alice Springs language :)

[@johnide8684]

Fan-bloody-tastic video of Mitch and his 2 back-ups. I don't know the language but I am guessing the words closely reflect the original John Farnham song in English. More indigenous singers please.

[@joshuamason2316]

Two great singers to check out are Emma Donovan and Thelma Plum. Amazing

[@gilly4218]

It's the Indigenous Aboriginal language - "Gamilaraay"

[@happytoday333]

Love your version Mitch. Brilliant. If Farnham sings it now I am living in hope he does one chorus in language.

[@Michaelkayslay]

Such a liar

[@alexblakaway1687]

Did you see the performance for Bush fire relief that he did with Mitch, Queen and Olivia Newton John?

[@happytoday333]

@@alexblakaway1687 no but I will look for it now. Thanks.

[@justinkb6693]

Listening to voice singing in his voice and that magical voice of him Lord

[@anngrose7202]

Outstanding and immense talent 👏👏👏👏👏

[@francois-josesoudrain1122]

Try again Eurovision !!♥️👍

[@gordiesimic7347]

Fantastic! Started following you on instA, then a friend told me to watch this. I’m a bit late to the 🥳, many many many 🙏🏼.

[@traciebooth8175]

I love this it makes me feel so happy what a lovely voice and talented man deadly

[@trevorclausen2994]

Wow,beautifull version

[@IshaBeautifuLL23]

Thank you for your incredibly moving performance tonight. 🙌🏽

[@alonaobrien348]

Chills. I love this.❤🙏

[@letitiakuhn8650]

Absolutely love your work. Keep it up. One world, one australia, one voice (one meaning love). Love for all!!!!!

[@fry5544]

🥛 So lovely thank you 🥛

[@shanedallachy5450]

WOW just WOW❤️

[@diannecharlier14]

I like the power to make this the rightful words of Australia's national anthem of the it country. Can you tell me how I can make this happen

[@TlwlRA]

Gamilaraay my brother is from this nation. I'm Waramungu man but wow brother ❤️ Mathew Johnson miss you bro❤️👍

[@cruzaeaton6272]

An excellent version.

[@rosestanley9606]

Wow this blew me away you sang this fantasic

[@kathrnyharris2373]

Love this. It should our new AUSTRALIAN ETHNTHIM

[@M888_KDH]

Mitch is VERY special

[@catherinecruz4338]

Here s a chance make the whole world sing together on video..Your voice will be heard thru ppl

[@patrick45sue]

Brilliant ♥️

[@rachealjohnson7338]

I love your song so much

[@henryandfriendslive]

Tears

[@flightlessemu1]

This is beautiful 🌏🦘🐨🇦🇺💛

[@hazzachannel1]

STUNNING AND POWER-PACKED.

[@Ryrynz2000]

Doesn't matter what the language is this song is sung in it will always slap hard

[@vanessaabbas2309]

I'm bawling. Thank you

[@suemumby814]

This is absolutely fantastic.

[@TheBlueskyson]

Really cool! thanks all

[@andrewfowlds4942]

Beautiful

[@tinastevenscriven818]

Beautiful 🩷 YES 🙌

[@susanburke4050]

Amazing. Love it.

[@derek7676]

Fantastic

[@lynjohnson691]

Amazing

[@tom080955]

Still watching, stellar song!

[@ExtraordinaryWarrior]

He is such a natural talent 🤎🤎

[@nikkipill5216]

Love this

[@eagrundling8783]

💖💞👍💯 awesome video 💕

[@fredie464646]

fantastic

[@lynjohnson691]

Awesome 😎 ♥️💛🖤👣🦅

[@joyearnshaw1687]

Brilliant

[@lamaghee6722]

Too deadly bala love the SONGZ

[@padraigj3762]

Brilliant, more songs in first Nations languages would be great ❤

[@michellemartin8610]

Put subtitles in English Preetty Please. This needs more Likes.🇦🇺👍

[@TheAxelay]

So awesome we won the YAS vote!!!!

[@Cosmos12502]

Awesome ❤❤❤

[@Brian-vs9sd]

Is such a shame these languages aren't taught at our schools instead of Chinese, German, French etc.

[@alphadragon4347]

Would Be Nice If They Taught Other Ancient Languages Like Scottish Gaelic From My Heritage, Or Kiche Maya As Well.

[@R00RAL]

I only know a few adults the speak traditional, I was surprised actually that a young fella would know his language

[@zoeymonks9264]

My son has just been learning about this and did. Performance where he had to say hello welcome in this language

[@easemailboxes]

It would be great if they taught Arabic! and ancient Greek!

[@vicgallimore6756]

And what about WELSH, an ancient Celt language, Cymraeg am Byth VOTE NO TO THE VOICE..

[@codzydee7334]

Deadly 🖤❤️💛👍

[@calzydownunder3497]

This is pure Australian gold

[@Kmdmzm]

Incredible fighting for his people heritage

[@robgrant9041]

Moving!

[@megdione872]

❤

[@victoriamichelle7105]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jamesclarke3876]

One of the best new things i saw this invasion day

[@narmeetpalsingh7184]

I can not understand what he sung. But I love it

[@TheMSb59]

This should be the Australian national anthem

[@Leo70780]

Doing Australia Proud

[@Pummers38]

This is how proper reconciliations begins, mutli language songs, place names and anthems.

[@8888-y8h]

💚💚💚💚💚💚💚🌏

[@tyrozone5]

Lyrics in Gamilaraay please!

[@BTFtweedwest]

Absolutely brilliant cover of an absolutely brilliant song!! Sung by a very talented and humble young bloke! ........ A bit of a shame “The Guardian” felt it necessary to add survival/ invasion day instead of just calling it Australia Day, in the description though...🙄🙄😏

[@margaret5095]

❤ 🌟✨✨ Tamb⚫ ✨✨💛

[@michealbay1290]

NEWS !

[@markn4716]

this should be the Oz national anthem! no doubt!

[@michaelpillingnow]

Only if it's in language

[@markfox2603]

Not all songs translate to another language, this is one of those.

[@peelstreet6739]

Me off a perc

[@lee30332]

No vote to the voice ✌️

[@lee30332]

Mitch sing no voice for the elders brother…… grandmother Mulara lore

[@EinMagillaGorilla]

Koori not a Murri. NSW v QLD.

[@laurie9452]

What's on his head????

[@michealbay1290]

Diaper

[@fredie464646]

just a bit of aboriginal colour, from native forna

[@357HFC]

@@michealbay1290 What brought you here?

[@tyrozone5]

Paint

[@brettmitchell202]

No one understands what he is singing.

[@vohaull]

what is this? are they even words or just gibberish. someone translate this for me

[@joebloggs5186]

Sounds like someone smacking a baby with a cat.

[@357HFC]

Don't like Farnham? Oh Well!

[@joebloggs5186]

@@357HFC he was totally out of tune.

[@joebloggs5186]

@@357HFC you can't just praise something because it is bame. That's emperor's new clothes territory.

[@eviehanlon1445]

@@joebloggs5186 Okay boomer.

[@joebloggs5186]

@@eviehanlon1445 lol how pathetic are you. Can't come up with your own words? 😂😂😂

[@jazzman30plays17]

Not a real song speak English dude !

[@michaelpym6388]

Not cool dude. if you do your research you would understand he's singing in the gamillaraay language which is where his indigenous background is from. No it's obviously not English but for him to sing it in honour of his heritage is something special and I respect that

[@tyrozone5]

He is speaking a rare antique language mate! Gamilaraay is a beautiful language spoken in southeast Australia. I would love him to teach me the language so chill out man!

[@alisammak9081]

Fucken love ❤️ it his great they are great

[@habib_the_panda]

This just goes to show how long they’ve been trying to push this voice agenda

[@juliebrown7586]

Beautiful