Taku Kahurangi - Joby & Otene Hopa, arr Josh Clark & Hui Hopa

[@hoffy63]

Over the past six years I keep coming back to this beautiful piece by Joby & Otene Hopa, arranged into something supremely stunning by Josh Clark & Hui Hopa, and of course, performed with such emotion by these very talented boys of Fortissimo. I expect Claire Caldwell and Josh Clark are brilliant musicians & teachers and well-loved by their students. It is without doubt (in my mind) one of the finest choral performances on KZbin. Tears every time. Congratulations and thank you to all involved.

[@leimakene3625]

Behind all these great voices is a teacher so talented to create and produce sounds and drawing from these young men voices that they may not have known existed in them. Well done whoever you are. Loved every piece of music in this.

[@matthewleerobinson]

This is exceptional! Every broad brushstroke and every fine detail. Congratulations and thank you.

[@Paris45627]

Thank you for such a beautiful performance your voices are a special gift from the lord Jesus amen

[@bethfurry7461]

Stunning, moving, performance with great harmony and complex chords. Beautiful language, graceful culture with much heart.

[@stefanie744]

I wish there was an album of this school and their music. Damn these boys are good.

[@ditrower8104]

They really are! Superb!

[@Makanimusic]

This is powerful. Brought tears to my eyes based on the way they presented with pure emotion. I wish I knew the translations in English. Amazing job! Hello from Chicago.

[@A1EyeDCatppn]

Singing with such technical skill and raw emotion... I am sure whoever you were singing this beautiful arrangement for, would be bursting with pride.

[@kirilander6302]

Beautiful sounds!

[@paulwooderson9330]

Incredible sound! As a choir director, I can appreciate the clashing tones and rich overtones throughout this performance. Would love sheet music for this arrangement.

[@SLHSChoir]

Me too!

[@garyneildenney1637]

And me

[@neildenney5708]

What a joy to listen to and to see. The obvious passion is moving. This would have been their last song/performance of the festival? I used to work for the organization who produced this wonderful event each year. It still moves me to great conducting and hear such excellent voices. Well done Dilworth!

[@neildenney5708]

Precious Jewel, mother of truth... beautiful choir that have come so far. I cannot get enough of Fortissimo I have asked the arranger for a copy but he has not responded.

[@garyneildenney1637]

Me too

[@jaseluffs9512]

It was pretty emotional this piece ...beautiful- words can’t describe it ... you could see from 4:24sec to when they are filing off stage that even the boys were moved this piece & being comforted.. awesome Dilworth!!

[@temapihitutua-nathan740]

saw u guys at St Mary's college Wellington and have been looking for this performance ever since. It was so beautiful I had to hear it again an I couldn't make your performance

[@bethfurry7461]

Such a moving piece. I am overcome.

[@leiawapuhi01]

So Beautiful!!! Oh my gosh!!!

[@esarfmij]

exceptional: lyrics? the melody, motions of the chorus and the feeling are moving, but what are they singing, in my common English tongue?

[@garyneildenney1637]

I have been trying to get the full lyrics and guitar chords to this for years

[@latreyaasiata2013]

so proud that I am at this school

[@mihnsimons]

Latreya Asiata b

[@gigig.2902]

Dilworth School: traditions and skills, well done guys!

[@graceedgar5561]

Just stunning.

[@jandalvandal7115]

Beautiful.... Awesome hui proud aunty here

[@neildenney7609]

I wish I could get the nga kupu/words to this waiata

[@MusicalFisheries]

This was absolutely amazing!! Goosebumps on almost every note!

[@agibaugustin4694]

so beautiful song....

[@evyelliott]

I'm crying

[@mochapella]

me too

[@emmanuelcarmelinno4417]

Extremely goosebumps boys!

[@JeffinBville]

Fantastic.

[@bobdylansdaughter]

How can one get the sheet music for this? How beautiful.

[@lusiana05]

geez .... I'm not ugly crying right now .

[@ggbop010101]

Well done guys. The song is beautiful as is the emotion you display presenting it.

[@raymondrivera9669]

do you know the words of this song and what is the song about aim here in the USA and the song I love it and would love to know the lyrics

[@ggbop010101]

Raymond Rivera I'm afraid I dont. From what I can make out its about missing family. The title roughly translates to My Jewel. Google Dilworth and you will find quite a lot about the school and its aims and the character of the students that go there. It has a fantastic reputation.

[@masonlawlor4201]

i dont know where u got whanau from, because not once do they reference it, this waiata is a poroporoaki/ farewell for Whaea Ihapera. the term kahurangi is used for distinguished chiefly woman of distinguished mana

[@ggbop010101]

Hi Mason - I was going on what google translate gave me. Thanks for the update and the proper translation which make much more sense than jewel - you are a star

[@elma704]

What is the meaning of the words! It is such a beautiful song! I really want to know the meaning of it!

[@PNgaia33859]

the ladies, respected their .. men, beautiful..., as we WE have.

[@baboyd0622]

Where can I purchase the score?

[@beatricecoquilleau626]

3:43 that's the attack on titan pin right there on his lapel I swear

[@tianalolesio8811]

❤️❤️ wow

[@PNgaia33859]

Hato Paora 1967.