Stan WALKER & the Levites are from Aotearoa, New Zealand. This blessed group is made up of many brother's and sister's from the Pacific Islands. This is like a small taste of what heaven must be like you get different people groups from different cultures and nationalities give praise and Glory to God. It's a sweet sound to our ears, imagine what it must sound like to His. Blessed!
Stan is Maori descent from New Zealand, Aotearoa. He’s a magnificent singer. A really interesting piece of information to know is that Stan actually was diagnosed with stomach cancer and had to have his entire stomach removed, so he had to learn how to sing all over again and relearn his vocal control and breathing techniques. He has stayed strong in his faith and love for God through all his hardships, and many celebrities and singers have actually said that Stan’s voice was a gift from god, as Stan is able to preach to people through his songs and has helped many people find Jesus through his music.
Kia ora Guys, New Zealanders and Australians have worshipped like this for well over 30 years.... Polynesians from the Pacific are culturally Spiritual people who love Jesus. Praise God Stan and the Levites are a true representation of all our people everywhere. Stan loves the Lord. ❤
Always feel 'blessed' when I hear Stan sing this with such passion and 'belief' He is a walking miracle himself as he survivied cancer of his stomach....and had to have it removed....so this is his song of gratitude.
As many have mention Stan is Maori (Indigenous culture of Aotearoa "Land of the Long White Cloud" but more commonly referred to as New Zealand). Stan's journey started when he won Australian Idol 2009. He is very well known in this part of the world and throughout the Pacific and starting to make a few ripples on your shores. He opened for Beyonce on the Australian and New Zealand legs of her World Tour in 2013. There's a video of Stan Walker meeting Beyonce after her concert on UA-cam. He's been in a few movies and was asked by the Director Ava DuVernay to write the seminal song "I Am" for her latest movie "Origin" after watching his cover of Kanye West's "Ultralight Beam". His music crosses many genres R&B, Soul, Gospel, Reggae, Cultural etc. Checkout more of his series with the Levites (Session Band) and the Standard (Backing Group) - Ultralight Beam Don't Dream It's Overl Bigger (&/or TUA Maori Version) New Light etc... Or Maori Ki Te Ao New Takeover He Kakano Ahau
Although we love our polynesian cousins the Hawaiins, Stan and his band comes from Aotearoa, New Zealand, Stan is Maori and his band are from other Islands in the Pacific too
Not Hawaiians. New Zealanders. There is a mixture of Maori, Samoan and Tonga in this video. Not bizarre at all... You need to go to Polynesian churches... this is how they sing. It's normal.
LOLLLL just come across your reaction... Aloha...flying out tomorrow to Oahu to see my Grandkids... leaving the wet windy cold San Francisco... was in New Zealand (Stan 's root as Maori) last week for my Cousin's funeral... love Stan... used to live in Aussie for 7 years so thankful for his gift.
Hawaii is Polynesia first, and this band is from Aotearoa New Zealand, Hawaii are our cousins, we form the Polynesian triangle including Easter Island to the east
Yes yes yes stan the man, yay, i mentioned this reaction months ago and im so happy you have reacted to this. Would love to see more reactions to his music
Welcome to Stan Walker journey,born and breed in Australia but whakapapa back to Nz, Won Australia idol and made a few songs, acted in a couple of movies and now helping in producing music. He sings cover songs with his spin, always positive and meaningful to his culture and turangiwaiwai. He is gifted with a voice for all to enjoy, if you're found him your very lucky enjoy
Oh here we go with the Australian thing again! 🙄Stan is Māori and Māori are indigenous to Aotearoa New Zealand. Please let's just leave it at that! Sheesh.
Stan is Maori from New Zealand, an so are The Levites. Sidenote.....Amazing Grace is actually an English song, written by an English Pastor who wrote it after he wanted to repent for being a Captain of ships that carried captured Africans to the New World to become slaves.
Kia ora korua , Stan's a Maori, from aotearoa (land of the long white cloud), new Zealand 😊, he's awesome 😎 check out some more of his songs,and his life story, anyways arohanui (big love) too you ❤❤😊
Thanks for reacting to Stan, his vocals are insane and one of my favourite singers. Now can you please react to Australian legend John Farnham “amazing grace”
Yes interesting observation about the beautiful tone that all Polynesian have Maori, Samoan South Pacific Hawaiian of course.We all have wide noses.This is only my theory,😊it helps with that resonance and tone to the voice.more breath space.Were if you have narrow noses you get more of the nasally sound.Just my thoughts,not a scientific fact 😅😅
Love your guy's reaction, his roots lie heavily in his culture, which is Maori, but Stan was founded through Australian Idol (you should check out his journey), Stan has gone through rare cancer that went through a few of his relatives and had half his stomach taken because of it, Stan has had to work to get his voice back into shape, which I think he sounds better then he ever has, Stan is a very religious man, he is also a husband a father and his humbleness just tips the rader every time, Stan has also done Movies that you may be interested in, but we New Zealanders are proud of him, his success and his persistence through all he has been through. His light shines bright and in time gets even brighter, he is a positive soul and a very old soul, and I think you guys will really enjoy his journey.. a few songs you may want to have a look at::: "BIGGER" ua-cam.com/video/GAFMUzw0wRQ/v-deo.htmlsi=y5SThkQJmbTErhsc, "ULTRA LIGHT BEAM" which is a cover of Kanye West ua-cam.com/video/GAFMUzw0wRQ/v-deo.htmlsi=y5SThkQJmbTErhsc, "I AM" which is the theme song for an "Ava Duvernay" movie, called "ORIGIN". these are just a few, i hope you guys stay on Stan for a while, thank you again for great reaction.
By the way he is not Hawaiin. He is Maori the native of New Zealand. Stan Walker was born in Melbourne, Australia. Kia Ora from New Zealand, Aloha from Hawaii Bula from Fiji n Malo-e-lelei from Tonga. His vocal is so on point.
I’m sorry but I fail to understand how you can do reaction to a song and literally have no idea where the people singing it comes from but to them talk about them and describe there essence to an entirely different country, it’s mind boggling how you don’t take the time to do so small Google research before hand so you come prepared to make informed comments to what your listening to. Strange. And sad.
Perhaps finding out the background of the singers would benefit you before you give us your take on the songs. We are proud to have Stan as part of our Kiwi heritage. It's too easy to be forgotten down under so we rightly claim Stan as our own whenever we see or hear him being mislabelled.
Revelation 14:10 they, too, will drink the wine of God’s fury, which has been poured full strength into the cup of his wrath. They will be tormented with burning sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb.
Stan Walker is Māori which is the indigenous groups of Aotearoa/New Zealand, Native Hawaiians are Kanaka Maoli so I guess it can be an easy mistake to make if you're not familiar with the different islands. I am unsure which pacific Island the Levites roots are from, I'm still perfecting my island radar. I'm guessing Samoan but please don't quote me. And the same goes with the rest of the fams in the studio. We are heavily influenced by black culture. The way the songs speak to the soul or you sing from the soul is what we are all about and we have adapted new ways to express that from other cultures but definitely black Americans and Jamaicans whilst also going back to our own roots
Just one guy, bit please stop with the adhd vids in rhe middle. You guys should be pushing for entertainment not brain rot. Love you two as entertainers, keep it that way 😁
Hawaii? 🤦🏽♀️ There’s countries, continents, and islands that exist outside the U.S, just sayin’…. At least do a little side research while you’re reviewing an artist or band. Just type in Stan Walker and see where he’s from! Takes literally 15 seconds to do a search and read 1 sentence about him and where he’s from! Hawaii? Ugh.. 😒
Over the rainbow is originally Hawaiin, Stan Walker, the Levites, and the band are all from New Zealand Aotearoa.. no Hawaiians among them, but yes all Polynesian islands including New Zealand and Hawaii all have a very unique and beautiful tone in their singing 👍👍
Stan WALKER & the Levites are from Aotearoa, New Zealand. This blessed group is made up of many brother's and sister's from the Pacific Islands. This is like a small taste of what heaven must be like you get different people groups from different cultures and nationalities give praise and Glory to God. It's a sweet sound to our ears, imagine what it must sound like to His. Blessed!
Stan is Maori descent from New Zealand, Aotearoa. He’s a magnificent singer.
A really interesting piece of information to know is that Stan actually was diagnosed with stomach cancer and had to have his entire stomach removed, so he had to learn how to sing all over again and relearn his vocal control and breathing techniques. He has stayed strong in his faith and love for God through all his hardships, and many celebrities and singers have actually said that Stan’s voice was a gift from god, as Stan is able to preach to people through his songs and has helped many people find Jesus through his music.
Kia ora Guys, New Zealanders and Australians have worshipped like this for well over 30 years.... Polynesians from the Pacific are culturally Spiritual people who love Jesus. Praise God Stan and the Levites are a true representation of all our people everywhere. Stan loves the Lord. ❤
Polynesians are always strong in faith. GOD IS GOOD!
Always feel 'blessed' when I hear Stan sing this with such passion and 'belief' He is a walking miracle himself as he survivied cancer of his stomach....and had to have it removed....so this is his song of gratitude.
As many have mention Stan is Maori (Indigenous culture of Aotearoa "Land of the Long White Cloud" but more commonly referred to as New Zealand). Stan's journey started when he won Australian Idol 2009. He is very well known in this part of the world and throughout the Pacific and starting to make a few ripples on your shores. He opened for Beyonce on the Australian and New Zealand legs of her World Tour in 2013. There's a video of Stan Walker meeting Beyonce after her concert on UA-cam. He's been in a few movies and was asked by the Director Ava DuVernay to write the seminal song "I Am" for her latest movie "Origin" after watching his cover of Kanye West's "Ultralight Beam". His music crosses many genres R&B, Soul, Gospel, Reggae, Cultural etc. Checkout more of his series with the Levites (Session Band) and the Standard (Backing Group) -
Ultralight Beam
Don't Dream It's Overl
Bigger (&/or TUA Maori Version)
New Light
etc...
Or
Maori Ki Te Ao
New Takeover
He Kakano Ahau
Stan just makes the soul sing
Although we love our polynesian cousins the Hawaiins, Stan and his band comes from Aotearoa, New Zealand, Stan is Maori and his band are from other Islands in the Pacific too
Not Hawaiians. New Zealanders. There is a mixture of Maori, Samoan and Tonga in this video. Not bizarre at all... You need to go to Polynesian churches... this is how they sing. It's normal.
💯 facts, you can feel the soul of a person's voice when they sing from their heart.. it's magical 😊
“We love the Lord, ALSO” 😂😂😂 love your reaction.
Kia ora, e hoa. Stan is amazing. Aroha from the hills of West Virginia
LOLLLL just come across your reaction... Aloha...flying out tomorrow to Oahu to see my Grandkids... leaving the wet windy cold San Francisco... was in New Zealand (Stan 's root as Maori) last week for my Cousin's funeral... love Stan... used to live in Aussie for 7 years so thankful for his gift.
Love Stan! ❤ Always and forever
Hawaii is Polynesia first, and this band is from Aotearoa New Zealand, Hawaii are our cousins, we form the Polynesian triangle including Easter Island to the east
Stan Walker is amazing if you ever watch the documentary about what he has been through you will even be more amaz he is one 💯 percent amazing
Yes yes yes stan the man, yay, i mentioned this reaction months ago and im so happy you have reacted to this.
Would love to see more reactions to his music
New Zealand 🇳🇿 Māori and Pacific landers! We both have beautiful cultures 😊
Welcome to Stan Walker journey,born and breed in Australia but whakapapa back to Nz, Won Australia idol and made a few songs, acted in a couple of movies and now helping in producing music. He sings cover songs with his spin, always positive and meaningful to his culture and turangiwaiwai. He is gifted with a voice for all to enjoy, if you're found him your very lucky enjoy
Oh here we go with the Australian thing again! 🙄Stan is Māori and Māori are indigenous to Aotearoa New Zealand. Please let's just leave it at that! Sheesh.
he was born and breed in Australia and that's not a lie....and yes he's Maori...and whakapapa back to New Zealand....so what's ur point my Maori
Spirituality has been with us Maori since the beginning of life. In war, love, life and death.
Stan is Maori from New Zealand, an so are The Levites. Sidenote.....Amazing Grace is actually an English song, written by an English Pastor who wrote it after he wanted to repent for being a Captain of ships that carried captured Africans to the New World to become slaves.
That's great! Said English pastor was named John Newton.❤
Stan is Māori (like Taika Waititi), from Aotearoa New Zealand!
I'm thinking most yanks don t really know the sound we've All grown up to 💪🙏❤️
If you liked this song cover by Stan walker you need to listen to him sing ultralight beam then you will truly hear his vocals at another level and 💯👏
Try Stans "New Light"
STAN is top tier
New Zealand 🇳🇿
❤❤ God is Good
Def need to check his version off Ultra light beam
Kia ora korua , Stan's a Maori, from aotearoa (land of the long white cloud), new Zealand 😊, he's awesome 😎 check out some more of his songs,and his life story, anyways arohanui (big love) too you ❤❤😊
Maori from new zealand 🇳🇿
Thanks for reacting to Stan, his vocals are insane and one of my favourite singers. Now can you please react to Australian legend John Farnham “amazing grace”
NEW ZEALAND!!!!!
Yes interesting observation about the beautiful tone that all Polynesian have Maori, Samoan South Pacific Hawaiian of course.We all have wide noses.This is only my theory,😊it helps with that resonance and tone to the voice.more breath space.Were if you have narrow noses you get more of the nasally sound.Just my thoughts,not a scientific fact 😅😅
Love your guy's reaction, his roots lie heavily in his culture, which is Maori, but Stan was founded through Australian Idol (you should check out his journey), Stan has gone through rare cancer that went through a few of his relatives and had half his stomach taken because of it, Stan has had to work to get his voice back into shape, which I think he sounds better then he ever has, Stan is a very religious man, he is also a husband a father and his humbleness just tips the rader every time, Stan has also done Movies that you may be interested in, but we New Zealanders are proud of him, his success and his persistence through all he has been through. His light shines bright and in time gets even brighter, he is a positive soul and a very old soul, and I think you guys will really enjoy his journey.. a few songs you may want to have a look at::: "BIGGER" ua-cam.com/video/GAFMUzw0wRQ/v-deo.htmlsi=y5SThkQJmbTErhsc, "ULTRA LIGHT BEAM" which is a cover of Kanye West ua-cam.com/video/GAFMUzw0wRQ/v-deo.htmlsi=y5SThkQJmbTErhsc, "I AM" which is the theme song for an "Ava Duvernay" movie, called "ORIGIN". these are just a few, i hope you guys stay on Stan for a while, thank you again for great reaction.
Please do Stan New Light ❤❤
By the way he is not Hawaiin. He is Maori the native of New Zealand. Stan Walker was born in Melbourne, Australia. Kia Ora from New Zealand, Aloha from Hawaii Bula from Fiji n Malo-e-lelei from Tonga. His vocal is so on point.
I’m sorry but I fail to understand how you can do reaction to a song and literally have no idea where the people singing it comes from but to them talk about them and describe there essence to an entirely different country, it’s mind boggling how you don’t take the time to do so small Google research before hand so you come prepared to make informed comments to what your listening to. Strange. And sad.
Chill they didn't mean to offend. We're Pacifica people's, yeah it was wrong but all you have to say is he's Maori from New Zealand, it's all good
What’s mind boggling is you whinging about something totally out of your control. Who’s channel is this again ?
daddy chill. first reaction, you guys felt the mauri and that's what matters. chur
Just typical of Americans they so fake our shit is as real as can be.wen u don't bother to learn is cause u have no respect!your fo right very sad
Chur da whamau (greetings family) try ultralight beam you’ll like & he’s Māori from nz.
Perhaps finding out the background of the singers would benefit you before you give us your take on the songs. We are proud to have Stan as part of our Kiwi heritage. It's too easy to be forgotten down under so we rightly claim Stan as our own whenever we see or hear him being mislabelled.
Revelation 14:10
they, too, will drink the wine of God’s fury, which has been poured full strength into the cup of his wrath. They will be tormented with burning sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb.
Stan Walker is Māori which is the indigenous groups of Aotearoa/New Zealand, Native Hawaiians are Kanaka Maoli so I guess it can be an easy mistake to make if you're not familiar with the different islands.
I am unsure which pacific Island the Levites roots are from, I'm still perfecting my island radar. I'm guessing Samoan but please don't quote me. And the same goes with the rest of the fams in the studio. We are heavily influenced by black culture. The way the songs speak to the soul or you sing from the soul is what we are all about and we have adapted new ways to express that from other cultures but definitely black Americans and Jamaicans whilst also going back to our own roots
Please listen to Stan Walker and the Levites ‘New Light’. Live.
We love the Lord also lol 💀
The ADHD vids in the centre are a no go, but as a NA loving Aussie I'll admit I feel into a bit of a trance like your hulvey videos 😅
Pair of bobble heads
Maori
Stan in maori raised in nz but born in Australia
Just one guy, bit please stop with the adhd vids in rhe middle. You guys should be pushing for entertainment not brain rot.
Love you two as entertainers, keep it that way 😁
Hawaii? 🤦🏽♀️ There’s countries, continents, and islands that exist outside the U.S, just sayin’…. At least do a little side research while you’re reviewing an artist or band. Just type in Stan Walker and see where he’s from! Takes literally 15 seconds to do a search and read 1 sentence about him and where he’s from! Hawaii? Ugh.. 😒
Over the rainbow is originally Hawaiin, Stan Walker, the Levites, and the band are all from New Zealand Aotearoa.. no Hawaiians among them, but yes all Polynesian islands including New Zealand and Hawaii all have a very unique and beautiful tone in their singing 👍👍