Modern Māori Quartet • Shine (Official Music Video)

"This song is for all the kids in the world..."
‘Shine’ is a heartfelt song of a father's love for his daughter. If we as parents give our kids the love, support and confidence they need, then they can do anything. The inspiration for the song is my daughter Coco-Grace, but it is dedicated to all the kids in the world.
The 'Shine' music video showcases the multi-talents of the MMQ and their efforts to impress a panel of kids. The process involved was lots of laughter, one too many cups of coffee, don't give kids sugar (!), lots of kai, purposely bad costume changes, dad jokes, more laughter, more coffee, more kai, teaching of dad jokes, kids are fading somebody give them some sugar, working that camera… and that's a wrap.
In the end, our kids panel reveal to the MMQ that it's always better to just "Be you"!
- Francis Kora
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SHINE • LYRICS / NGĀ KUPU
You came to this world and opened my eyes
I knew from the start you were gonna be fine, so fine
Yes so fine
You can do whatever the choice is yours
When you succeed I’ll be there with applause my love
My darling love
Coz my baby can shine
Shine shine
My baby can shine
And giving it time
Time time
Everything will be alright
That sugary high keeps them running around
And smiling faces such a joy to be found
I know it’ll be alright
But if you should fall I’ll pick you right back up
Hold you closer with all of my love
My shining light
Coz my baby can shine
Shine shine
And giving it time
Time time
Everthing will be alright
Coz the future is yet to be known
The key to the worlds all yours just let yourself shine
Chorus out
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SHINE • NGĀ WHAKAMĀRAMA
Shine is a song that celebrates children.
It is a father’s message to his child, encouraging her to dream big and pursue any path her heart desires.
This song is for “all the kids in the world” and reminds them that they can achieve whatever they set their minds to, so long as they have the support and love of their parents and wider family.
Shine has a strong, comfortable feel that is clear and joyful, which we believe represents us truthfully.
It feels right that this song should be our first voice in the world.
Arohanui,
MMQ x
James, Maaka, Matariki, Francis & Matu
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CREDITS
Directors: Mardo El-Noor & Fernando Hart
Producers: Mardo El-Noor & Modern Māori Quartet
Production Assistants: Bea Lo & Daisuke Torii-Lee
DOP: Fernando Hart
Camera Assistant: Josh Morrice
Gaffer: Drew Wright
Grip: Jim Rowe
Best Boy: Casey Belsham
Art Direction & Costumes: Mardo El-Noor & Modern Māori Quartet
Editing: Peter Leo Hansen
Colour Grade: Mike Carpinter @ Commotion
Featured Talents: Coco-Grace Kora, Jess & Ayva, Kingston Erick and Mahutonga Hotere
Modern Māori Quartet are: James Tito, Maaka Pohatu, Matariki Whatarau, Francis Kora & Matu Ngaropo
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Song & lyrics composed by James Tito, Maaka Pohatu, Matariki Whatarau & Francis Kora
©℗ 2017 The Modern Māori Quartet Limited • All Rights Reserved

[@amandatomasoa8444]

Love love it! Cute and the voices were tau ke. Mwah!

[@djcruize5682]

Chur I just recognized one of the bro's from my DJ'n in Dunedin club scene days play the guitar, shout to the brother... from DJ-Cruize, love this song!!! Definitely makes me think of my Bubba

[@alisonbethell3172]

Love love LOVE this!!!!

[@ModernMaoriQuartet]

❤️

[@jessandayva8111]

Thanks for having us, Modern Māori Quartet! It was so much fun to film! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ModernMaoriQuartet]

Jess and Ayva yous are the bomb :) all our aroha! MMQ X

[@paulterry3093]

Bloody Beautiful my Bros, Thanku

[@Char.Chi.]

Why have I only just seen this? Se shat! This deserves more views. Love this song & video! Churrrrrrr MMQ y'all Makua awesome as!!!!!!!! xxx

[@AndrewMorten11]

This song is the best...

[@ModernMaoriQuartet]

Thank you e hoa

[@keitauariki1350]

Cool for sure

[@williamwijohn4662]

I love you guys.....bringing back the good old tunes we grew up with.

[@keitauariki1350]

Love the song & love the singers

[@anaherasacc6017]

I love this song so much we have to sing it in our end of the year assembly

[@miagoodison7499]

Nice song boys 👍

[@ModernMaoriQuartet]

thank you!

[@WHANAUPEACE]

Love Kiwi music.

[@24salakala]

That video with beagy and james and franses was the best

[@LBLOCZ]

Heard this song on 800 words awesome song

[@clintedge7789]

I love this song too much boys

[@RSVera]

Doesn't get any better than that.

[@garybrownnz]

Very enjoyable video and great song...well done

[@saminamumtaz3298]

Hi i am from hillsborough primary school the girl who have ask about people's bad comment but nice song

[@kingpuia736]

I heard dis song on my way home afta work on 1xx an i ddnt no hu sung it... But nw i do mean song broz...

[@laylamarie4751]

mum had a good laugh to this rest with the Angel's now Esther we love you.

[@TheRosieLad]

Watched you guys at the Te Kuiti shearing comp last night and you were just fab! Listening to your stuff now and glad I saw you there :)

[@baileywhanau]

Brilliant....Aue !

[@pjparore2205]

So under rated 😔

[@lliamwilliams8998]

Anyone watching this in 2020??

[@darkfate3825]

2024

[@jessikatumai-totorewa8683]

This would've been soooooo fun😍😂

[@peterrose8944]

WAhooo !!!

[@TheTaxmanjr]

mean boys! oosh the taranaki hardcore at the start chhuurrrr

[@lichiang]

Hey this is amazing! Just also wanted to find out if you're still sharing the free Kai Song - I'd love to teach it to my kids!

[@queenslandcandy]

Smiling here :)

[@djToniTontonNewZealand]

love it

[@roy4lsc8ut50]

Hi my name is Steve and I got this from ayva and jess and they say you guys were actually singing Bad but it looks good😳😵😘

[@lionjunior5008]

Morden Maori quartet The Best

[@keitauariki1350]

Fabulous

[@ModernMaoriQuartet]

[@maiamaunsell9527]

Maan I wish I could work with yous!

[@riderread1750]

Anyone got the ukulele chords for this ??

[@roy4lsc8ut50]

Hey jess when they were singing and that girl say stop who was singing then?????????

[@tiaresadaraka1855]

Cool

[@MAORIATLAS]

Bro that billy t james reference tho

[@ModernMaoriQuartet]

🖤

[@user-ek6yz5xg2x]

🛡️⚔️🌎 🤭💖♥️ funny Msori family .😊🎼🎶. ⚔️🛡️ NewZealand first Coalalition

[@kronikkonnek584]

is that fran kora???

[@ModernMaoriQuartet]

Kronik Konnek āe it is :)

[@faridahdollah5216]

:)

[@24salakala]

I saw you in real life at auckland 😂😂😂😂

[@24salakala]

City

[@24salakala]

I ment aucklandcity