Beautiful Rendition of E Te Atua By Dilworth

[@drtrudie]

Still powerfully beautiful 8 years later! So fortunate to view this today!❤❤❤

[@antm64]

Always a fan of Fortissimo, I came back to se this outstanding performance again. I think this particular year has many deeper voices that made a wonderful difference in their singing. Absolutely beautiful!

[@stylebudd204]

I can't stop crying. I'm so drawn to this nation. Thank you for sharing.

[@kzski]

I'm right there with you! Crying at 3am 2 years later. so beautiful.

[@sweetbitz9634]

This group of young men were outstanding singers. Their harmonies were perfect and smooth and they all sounded wonderful. I really enjoyed listening to this and have replayed it many times. The composing and phrasing of this song is so beautiful. I wish I understood it but it was very beautiful without understanding it. That says a lot.

[@leonieburnham322]

Mana, as I understand it to mean, is the great ethereal energy that flows through our planet and binds us to all things. If this waiata causes you to "feel" it is because these fine young men have channelled their Mana given to them by their whanau, hapu & iwi. Being an old Aussie lady I believe this to be the best thing on the internet. Kiora and big Aroha to our better selves across the ditch.

[@stefanie744]

I have no idea how many times I have watched this.. Gives me shivers every single time.. Beautifully sung.

[@macking1330]

how Dilworth has changed and for the better when i was there 70s there were very few of us Maori and nil pacific Islanders there how great this is now James D. would be so proud

[@ChristopheCousinOSS117]

I have to come back in your country and listen live...This music brings tears in my eyes...thanks !

[@shereejordan7107]

WOW!! Tears in my eyes!! So beautiful - the sound of an all male choir!

[@Sashibashiboo]

Ever since I heard this beautiful song, I've been searching for something that in any way rivals it. I've been coming back to it for months now - and I still haven't found anything else like it. I'm so glad I'm a kiwi. We're surrounded by such an enriching culture - I wish I could simply listen to or sing music like this all the time. Kia ora.

[@PacificEyeWitnessNZ]

We share your sentiments, Sacha. Thank you for your feedback.

[@Hatarrk97]

To this very day Sacha - 5yrs on, I still remember the excitement rushing through my whole body whilst sitting at the piano when I accidentally played a D flat Major sus2 chord. I always loved and appreciated the key itself, but it wasn't until that night when I experimented further with the chord and stumbled upon it's first melodic motif. After developing this motif I then decided that how I was going to introduce it would be in the piano intro, setting the mood was imperative in the introduction process because of the spiritual connection I wanted my listeners to make and to experience also. The lyrics speak of 'Peace' to all things, natural and living also to the Almighty him or herself. The rest of its composition simply came without any difficulty, but it's a time of my compositional journey I will always appreciate so much. It's humbling to read these comments because the piece itself connected with you in YOUR own way. Tēnā koe.

[@PacificEyeWitnessNZ]

Thank you for sharing your gift with us!

[@EricAkif]

Try Taku Kahurangi by the same choir, performed two years later. Some of them cannot hold back their tears. It's really powerful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4vEg2h5hqd0npo

[@neildenney5708]

Fortissimo's version of Taku Kahurangi is superb too

[@jdsfo43]

This is by far the most beautiful and inclusiv national anthems I've ever heard.

[@tjfiso6407]

It's not our national anthem 😂

[@libbysevicke-jones3160]

It is such a beautiful song, it could be an athem. However the modern versions of our National Athem ‘God save New Zealand’ sung in both English and Maori hits the heart.

[@MsWhaea]

Awesome singing boys- soulful and heartfelt - Kapai. Kia ora to Wiremu Te Hiko, a Rotorua boy who will go on to achieve great things!!!

[@glendarangi5705]

wow that was beautiful.. gosh this was sung just for our lord and I cried the whole way three because was so beatiful

[@LouHillierPsych]

Goose bumps the whole way through ... I hope everyone involved is extremely proud of being part of such a wonderful performance and beautiful music! 💕

[@PNgaia33859]

39 yrs not go home< i Hear the best, Choir ..and beautiful.. Cherr Lads . Thank You.

[@shuki68]

Man, ain't even Maori and I loved this!The emotion came across even though I don't understand a word they were saying...

[@diggydodges3826]

This is AWESOME. Especially watching the other Nationalities.

[@KayKay-ht8fy]

Absolutely beautiful and what makes it even amazing is the different ethnicity signing our Maori songs. Such a beautiful thing to see.. love this. I went to hato hohepa and singing is life at that school like angels

[@leatricesadlier]

neat to see this beautiful diffrent races loving our reo too much dilworth

[@HENNINGRAS]

This gives me shivering just to listen to them !!! Well done guys !!!

[@temaletilevaitaimann-tuaki4794]

i love it. Its my 5.30am alarm and what a great sound to wake up to. The kupu (words) are a sacred acknowledgement to all the elements that sustain and embrace the living. Kia Ora Hato.

[@birdstuckinchimney]

+Temaleti Levaitai Tuakimoana-Mann kia ora bro, do you have the kupu that you can post here. My reo is stink so the translation would be tino pai as well!!!???

[@temaletilevaitaimann-tuaki4794]

no i dont sorry. The composer is currently studying at Waikato University. His name is Hato Paparoa.

[@temaletilevaitaimann-tuaki4794]

AIO is defined as ‘peace’. But the language of maori is prosaic, sensual imagery. So I have put my own sensual imagery interpretation of this karakia (prayer). In the morning when I hear this this is what it means to ‘me’. My own interpretation is not what the song says, because it is imagery. So I own my own senses and reception of the lyrics. AIO ki te atua e AIO ki te whenua AIO ki te atua e anei matou ki te kopu ke. AIO ki te atua e AIO ki te whenua e AIO ki te puna ora e anei matau ki te kopu ke. Ko koe ki te timatanga Ko koe ki te whakamutanga o nga mea katoa Tena koe te atua tena koe e te atua. AIO ki te atua e AIO ki te whenua e Kia nga matou ki roto ki to korowai aroha. Anei matou titi kopu ke. Anei matou titi kopu ke. Tena koe te atua tena koe te mutou ki awatapu Tenei waa mauri Ora. Acknowledging the presence of the creator acknowledging papatunuku (mother nurturer) - the land and its abundance of giving Joyous in my senses ( of your presence) my creator giver of all that is given for our purpose in living, by your grace. Acknowledging the presence of the creator acknowledging mother (papatuanuku) - the land and its abundance of giving Creator the fountain of life and abundance all that surrounds me and is given for me by your grace. You are the beginning and you are there when I am ready to move from this life Greetings to you my creator Greetings and salutations Joy in my senses (of your greatness) secure in your protection gratitude for all you give Greetings to the creator and the sacredness that keeps me alive and vibrant

[@Hatarrk97]

"Anei mātou o Titikōpuke e." Titikōpuke is the maunga of which Dilworth school is based. More or less saying, "We are Dilworth." Kia ora ra koutou ma.

[@temaletilevaitaimann-tuaki4794]

Hato, bless you and your gifts. He whakawatea waiata i te ata. Cleansing at dawn - aio -Whaea Tammy

[@tekaha7152]

I have never seen nor heard anything like this from a school before. This is absolutely AWESOME! Well done boys!! Te pai o to koutou waiata nei - Awesome stuff...

[@letuualailesulu7106]

Hey can you write the lyrics for me plsss just the two verse plsssssss

[@marklodge8245]

always brings a tear to my eye. I LOVE NEW ZEALAND

[@chellybelly94]

What a beautiful arrangement well done guys !!

[@helenrandell1731]

Beautiful perfomance

[@sherriebroadfoot7218]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@azlanrahmat1447]

they deserved the standing ovation!

[@frankclarke6651]

Expression of mana, ihi and wehi through hymns and waiata throughout Aotearoa.

[@dankardas]

So beautiful. I cannot understand the language, but it made me cry. Axios , Axios!!

[@anthonytatireta7568]

Man these guys are awesome!

[@annefitisemanu6043]

awesome sounds, so moving

[@hanslee7037]

can't wait to get back to New Zealand

[@neildenney5708]

Considering where Dilworth choirs were 10 years agao, this is amazing, Well done to the conductor and the young men. Does anyone have this arrangement I could get h=a hold of to use?

[@Hatarrk97]

Find me on Facebook so we can discuss how you can obtain a copy

[@daniellim1253]

Dear friends, would you be so kind as to share the lyrics (both original and English)? I would love to know the words to the song which already speaks to me so much when I don't even understand it. The Maori culture is beautiful. Kia ora! Love from Singapore!

[@TheRaedre2203]

So Beautiful I'm Homesick!!! Kia ora!

[@sammysmith5792]

Wow!!!! Watched this first time now. Shot Dilworth!!!!!!!!!!! Tears

[@esthermacy3327]

Absolutely breathtaking and beautiful to behold and hear!

[@marywilliams9858]

Love the actions too. Watching this while recovering from a nasty cold. Very soothing music.

[@TeacherGamerGG]

the world needs maori choral music

[@tinitp]

I love it toooooo Skyehawk T...it is now my alarm tone....what a glorious sound and words, to awaken with...all praise and honour to Ihoa...Fantastic one and all, Blessings... :)

[@gavinreedy378]

Ka rawe boys, hohonu te whakaputa mai - te ia o te hinengaro. That was awesome, thoughtful performance

[@manuhamoa]

Fa'afetai lava Dilworth mo lenei viiga. Lagona lava le mamalu, paia ma le filemu o lenei pese Maori. Fa'afetai, fa'afetai lava. Soifua

[@mariafaalavaau5932]

manuhamoa funeral

[@lovelearn5158]

Beautifully sung

[@ayebaybay91]

I don't even know how I found this song, but glad I did. !

[@henrytufele3303]

Great song awesome stuff guys #respect

[@jeanniebottle1]

Beautiful & touching

[@ioanelutali5349]

Absolutely the best rendition of the National anthem!

[@marklodge8245]

It ain't the national anthem

[@aluletele484]

I wonder where and when they be having these great events at,I would love to take my family

[@peterviiga2180]

Proud to be kiwi from afar....I miss home 😪❤️

[@gypcee21c39]

Tino aatahua tenei waiata! Kapai nga tangata o Dilworth!..

[@gypcee21c39]

Omg...this is absolutely beautiful. ...

[@gypcee21c39]

Showed whanau..beautiful ...breathtaking. ..tears of joy!

[@marklodge8245]

I'm there in march 17 north island. I LOVE NEW ZEALAND.

[@sandraemerson7181]

This is beautiful!

[@beutilisious]

kia ora mean maori stuning rendition loved this wiata beutiful sound

[@bayrockwhk]

just brilliant dunno how i got here but i'm glad i did!

[@marywilliams9858]

Me too.

[@tulipeuliulisauilumanugent37]

Just Love it. it reminds me of home.

[@NeilDENNEY]

I am sure I saw the boy fourth in from the left on the Air New Zealand safety video earlier this year.

[@adinenjoy]

the final chord is amazing!

[@boost7211]

This is what Australia needs in there schools. The many ethnicities coming together as 1. I don't know much or anything about the indigenous people here in Australia.

[@dcaotearoa]

beautifully sung brothers.

[@Narwhy]

I watched this 100 times 🎉🎉

[@whaeapare6346]

OMG Dilworth so made me remember our boy Cameron Ataahua

[@Tehui1974]

Nice waiata. I haven't heard that one before.

[@karlnaden1042]

That is beautiful

[@vivienarmstrong7268]

Beautiful.

[@NatalieVanVeenNatalia]

Beautiful!

[@stephenshoobert5930]

Fantastic. I'd like to hear the school that beat them.

[@sneakypantherhd9183]

I'm proud to be a kiwi

[@rogerwaihaperoger.1157]

Awesome guys

[@julietomana3937]

Ataahua so beautifully sung ❤

[@temorehutuhua3021]

This waiata and this arrangement I can listen to all the time. Well done Dillworth. The only skill missing perhaps is the fluency of Te Reo Maori. That comes with practice and a little advice. It all centred around a few words but definitely the Maori alphabet. Pay particular attention to the Maori vowels and the letter 'T' and how it is sounded. There are 2 sounds of the letter T. The first is the natural sound. This can only happen when the letters I or u follows after the T. The second sound, sounds like a D. This requires the speaker to lift the tip of your tongue to the roof of your mouth and sound out the T. It comes out like a D. Hope this helps.

[@temorehutuhua3021]

It also happens when the letters a, e, o follows the T.

[@letuualailesulu7106]

Hey can you write the lyrics plsssss just the two verses plsssss

[@shadowboxing7029]

Wow beautiful.

[@marywilliams9858]

I wish I were Samoan! Great people with big hearts. You can hear it in their voices.

[@raya3015]

Beautiful ❤️

[@prestonreid8104]

beautiful

[@malcolmboyd7849]

This terrific. well done choir and arrangers. Where can I find the words Maori and English Thanks Malcolm Boyd

[@tahiaflaus1805]

E te Atua c'est très beau

[@marywilliams9858]

C'est vrai. Tres bel

[@jonteo4633]

This is the best song

[@TinasheDonaldsonJera]

Can I please have score to this or where I can buy it online, beautiful song

[@neildenney7609]

I've tried to get it without success. Even from the composer/arranger. I also tried the School Music Director. No luck

[@waunersmith]

World Class Act.

[@melaniesdrk]

Amazing!!!

[@reiolite2354]

God is Great

[@111urnotme]

Shot boys! DCFTB 4 life

[@kristenpaul5040]

How can I get a copy of the lyrics used here?

[@georgetiomai8838]

GOD BLESS 😇🙏😇❣️

[@noahfaatiliga6111]

Kia Ora Faafetai tama mai Dilworth viia le Atua

[@harataunga21]

Tino ataahua nga tama o Dilworth.

[@RedRaven-dl3qt]

That moment when people think this is our New Zealand anthem but it's just one of many Maori songs...

[@zeoacid2455]

RedRaven 1386 no one said it was our anthem

[@Tuumeke]

yeah, wishful thinking

[@zgaulua3021]

RedRaven 1386 lmao nobody thinks that😂

[@tdfd3154]

@@zgaulua3021 yes there are a few people in this comment section that thinks that.

[@zgaulua3021]

Tαd Fяεd daaaamn this comment was 2 years ago and I forgot about this video. Thanks for bringing me back to listen to it tho, and yes, I stand corrected

[@robrobiti]

Soul food. ☺️

[@jacobsamoa3654]

Nice song boys

[@gigig.2902]

Exciting !

[@faaheiurima3063]

ia ora na e mauruuru no teie mau reo nehenehe maua I want to learn this song, and i need lyrics please and mauruuru from Tahiti

[@neildenney7609]

Where can I get the lyrics????

[@ImJustAna10]

Great performance! Does anyone know what year this song was written?

[@nathankay5293]

ImJustAna10 It was written by Hato in 2013 :)

[@AAG300889]

Hi, anybody knows, what song that they sang? I tried to find in the internet, but can't find the text or the name of the song, ---? it's for the church :) thanks for helping me

[@PacificEyeWitnessNZ]

E Te Atua

[@shuki68]

Anyone have the lyrics?

[@karin7.london]

Brilliant

[@jackcoulson3070]

Te Reo lyrics?

[@brovabrett]

Awesome

[@reillyg8178]

amazing alright

[@paraone1234]

Shot Josh that's mean ea!