Hayley Westenra - Pokarekare Ana (English Subtitles)...

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  • Опубліковано 8 лип 2007
  • This is a vid with the song "Pokarekare Ana" sung by Hayley Westenra, and some pretty pictures of her from the album "Odyssey".
    The English translation comes from the booklet of her CD "Pure".
    Hayley's official website:
    hayleywestenra.com/
    Hayley Westenra International's website:
    www.hayley-westenra-internatio...
    Enjoy!

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  • @kwilibgirl
    @kwilibgirl 12 років тому +143

    This song always makes me cry. I am a kiwi living in uk. My mum died nearly 2 years ago and we played this at the end of her funeral. So beautiful.

    • @OniBLogna
      @OniBLogna 3 роки тому +7

      Condolences

    • @tessabrewer8467
      @tessabrewer8467 Рік тому +4

      We played it for my mum too, awesome so sad

    • @Alanhuntsinseoul
      @Alanhuntsinseoul Рік тому +3

      I thought about my mum who has passed when I heard this on the radio earlier. Not kiwis so no connection to the language or culture but I think just feel of the song draws out your emotions

    • @PernanbucFolk
      @PernanbucFolk Рік тому

      so are you a fruitKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

    • @ChronoGXay
      @ChronoGXay Рік тому

      @@PernanbucFolk 😒

  • @petercallaghan9851
    @petercallaghan9851 8 років тому +109

    The one truly angelic voice of this era. What a gift she has, and thank god she uses it to advance us all, not drag us down.

  • @rasputin4u1
    @rasputin4u1 8 років тому +165

    Hayley has the voice of an angel, and is definitely one of the greatest Kiwi singers ever...She is a national treasure

    • @darvyen
      @darvyen 7 років тому +26

      That Guy well that escalated

    • @sitinakuruatikoirewa9865
      @sitinakuruatikoirewa9865 6 років тому

      Barack Obama wahahahahahahahahahahaha

    • @bethanyrachel63
      @bethanyrachel63 3 роки тому +1

      Agreed 🤝

    • @daniel-bc5sp
      @daniel-bc5sp 3 роки тому +4

      Honestly, if heaven exists. this is what i imagine angels sound like.

    • @svenstosur131
      @svenstosur131 2 роки тому

      Im living in CI ( ivory coast) : western africa ! But love kiwi people ! ❤️

  • @petebates4384
    @petebates4384 7 років тому +59

    one of the most purest voices I've ever heard

  • @hulley5223
    @hulley5223 9 років тому +29

    You know what really blows me away? It's the fact that not only is this one of the most beautiful vocal performances I have ever heard, but she recorded it when she was only 16 years old! Talk about being ahead of the curve.

    • @vicsaul5459
      @vicsaul5459 4 роки тому +4

      u have to be born with a voice as pure as that

  • @buzzwarrior
    @buzzwarrior 11 років тому +13

    As a child from a troubled background, I found great joy from being in my school choir. As a boy soprano, I soon found myself singing this song in front of three older ladies in 1973 and later, I stood up and solo'd at one of the major concerts for the Opening of the Sydney Opera House as part of the Combined Schools Choir, singing this song. I had no idea at the time. Thanks to you for putting this up and helping me claim one of the more important parts of my life that was lost.

  • @ebbcourt
    @ebbcourt 12 років тому +12

    This girl is pure class. Saw her in Reading England at the end of the concert she came back to stage door on a freezing cold night and had a chat with the people that waited to see her. What al ovely girl.

  • @dktide91
    @dktide91 8 років тому +45

    the most moving, amazing voice I have ever heard...I get goosebumps and cry nearly every time I hear this

  • @JoshuaLee0127
    @JoshuaLee0127 4 роки тому +109

    in korea, thers is a song with same melody that all Korean people, young and old, know.
    And I got to know today that it's because..
    Many New Zealanders participated in Korean war and they taught this melody to our people.
    I don't know what to say to them.
    Thanks really really a lot.
    뉴질랜드의 군인들이 한국전에 참전해서 우리에게 가르쳐준 노래래요
    감사합니다

    • @JoshuaLee0127
      @JoshuaLee0127 4 роки тому +7

      @hello is it me youre looking for
      The name of the song is 연가, meaning a song of love, being sung by those missing their loved ones.
      ua-cam.com/video/NVbPgIE27Gw/v-deo.html
      probably, this is an original version in Korea.
      I hope to hear from you, again!

    • @ineedenglishsubtitlespleas1010
      @ineedenglishsubtitlespleas1010 4 роки тому +1

      I wondered about that because I've heard the tune often on variety shows, especially with camping/outdoor themes. Nice to learn how this particular piece of kiwi music was introduced there - Thanks for the info🤗

    • @withereddriedandtwisted6272
      @withereddriedandtwisted6272 3 роки тому +1

      I heard 'bout that
      Kiwi spread this song in Korean war

    • @Cuthbert25
      @Cuthbert25 3 роки тому +3

      In Ireland, a song to our lady in Gaelic has been set to this tune. This is fitting as the Emerald Isle is in my opinion the only country I've visited that comes anywhere near the land of the long white cloud for sheer scenic beauty.

    • @kinasandwich7624
      @kinasandwich7624 3 роки тому +6

      Our Maori soldiers love singing and yes it is a Maori song.

  • @muff-puff.
    @muff-puff. 11 місяців тому +10

    I have chosen this evocative Song for my Funeral Service.
    God Bless you ALL who attend 🙏.
    ❤🇬🇧👏👍❤️

  • @AngelSusie57
    @AngelSusie57 6 років тому +53

    What a beautiful love song. I moved over here to New Zealand from America 6 years ago, it is so beautiful, I can see why so many love it. I am proud to be a part of it now, I hope to get "citizenship" next year.

  • @bluewings8218
    @bluewings8218 9 місяців тому +11

    This song is very famous in my country 🇰🇷because the brave Kiwi army taught during Korean war. We still remember their sacrifices by singing the song

    • @kinasandwich7624
      @kinasandwich7624 8 місяців тому

      I have herd the story and it is a beautiful song, taught to the people of South korea

  • @kellygong6119
    @kellygong6119 Рік тому +12

    Most beautiful song I’ve ever heard. Moved to New Zealand 8years ago, proud to be a member of this lovely country. This song is absolutely a treasure to all New Zealanders ❤

    • @zavierong888
      @zavierong888 7 місяців тому

      *New Zealand didgeridoo noises*

    • @pollycornes9378
      @pollycornes9378 4 місяці тому

      Thank you from New Zealand..Maori waita is so special.

  • @GypsySilver
    @GypsySilver 16 років тому +15

    I don't think I've ever heard a single word of Maori before listening to this, but doesn't the language make a lovely song? It's every bit as haunting as Gaelic. Even if there wasn't an English translation, I'd still find this beautiful.
    Thanks for posting this!

  • @theloganloganlogan
    @theloganloganlogan 12 років тому +25

    This song is so beautiful! Everytime I hear I'm so proud of being a New Zealander! :-)

  • @ZerkerNight
    @ZerkerNight 7 років тому +68

    her voice can take you to another world 💜

  • @queny2
    @queny2 15 років тому +8

    Believe it or not, I saw Hayley in Northands Mall a few days back. She was having a Coffee from Muffin Break with her mum. A girl, about 5 or 6, came up and wanted to know what Hayley had been doing, so they invited her to sit and chatted with her. What a wonderful country we have, and perfectly represented by this gifted young lady.

  • @ronaldc.uehara7870
    @ronaldc.uehara7870 11 років тому +4

    In 1965, in a high school auditorium in Hawaii I first heard this song and have been searching for it ever since. I stumbled unto it by chance. I didn't know the name of it but I remember the haunting beauty of it. Thanks Ms. Westenra for this rendition.

  • @9hp-rgs
    @9hp-rgs 10 місяців тому +7

    This song would always play in a game called Endless Ocean on the Wii, exploring beautiful tropical waters when the guitar hit was just so beautiful. Coming back to this song to practice singing, I'm overjoyed.

  • @brasspak7023
    @brasspak7023 4 роки тому +10

    There's something about this song when you listen to it when in new zealand. As an immigrant here, this song gives me so much hope and love for this beautiful country that has given me alot. I love this country and the Maori people ❤️

  • @kwilibgirl
    @kwilibgirl 11 років тому +4

    Hi just read your comment and my dad was in the merchant navy and jumped ship in the late 50s in New Zealand, met my Mum and married and had us kids there. He never regretted it for one second.

  • @zmov1
    @zmov1 9 років тому +62

    Such a beautiful voice...

  • @minomokwa744
    @minomokwa744 Рік тому +4

    WOWWWWWW .... I am totally blown away by this beautiful voice, by this beautiful performance. What a voice, what a beautiful young woman & artist. Thank you.

  • @unhooked25
    @unhooked25 15 років тому +10

    This is such a soulful Maori tune and Hayley Westenra is a very beautiful lady. she sings that song with a heart lifting spirit. Thank you very much for posting this wonderful tune
    Greetings from Canada

  • @ceretomer5987
    @ceretomer5987 8 років тому +24

    One of those songs that's so beautiful that you actually feel it. And Hayley does this song such justice.

  • @teagan.a6344
    @teagan.a6344 5 років тому +19

    When I was a baby (1-5 yrs old) my dad would put this in a CD player sit in my room for a bit and I would always fall asleep to this song

    • @beunaventura66
      @beunaventura66 3 роки тому +1

      Thats very sweet. I hope to be a father like that one day.

  • @robmckay5421
    @robmckay5421 9 років тому +45

    beautifully sung, it will always link me with home - Aotearoa

  • @KevTheBusDriver
    @KevTheBusDriver 12 років тому +3

    The children on the school bus didn't like this song much when I played it on tape; but I absolutely love it! For me, this will always be Hayley's ANTHEM!

  • @terentius2
    @terentius2 15 років тому +6

    A most haunting voice that shivers the deepest soul of every man and woman. The Moaris I'm sure are so delighted in her tribute to such a soothing love song.

  • @sweetzaotearoa3838
    @sweetzaotearoa3838 8 років тому +77

    I love my country Aotearoa

    • @denchvulture5283
      @denchvulture5283 8 років тому +21

      God defend New Zealand

    • @susanleitch8649
      @susanleitch8649 5 років тому +4

      Wish I were there with you. Much love from England.

    • @creamcheese7845
      @creamcheese7845 4 роки тому

      Dench Vulture God defend Aotearoa

    • @XenophonSoulis
      @XenophonSoulis 4 роки тому

      I love Aotearoa from Greece. A lot of people from Aotearoa fought for my country in WW2 against the Nazis.

    • @Eatbeans6739
      @Eatbeans6739 4 роки тому +1

      I don’t know why, but listening to this, I suddenly have the urge to eat a kiwi. Lovely fruit.

  • @mRspeN07
    @mRspeN07 13 років тому +22

    this was played at my grandads, my nans, my mums and my dads funeral. im 17. as you can imagine this song means alot!

  • @eyelovemoocows
    @eyelovemoocows 15 років тому +3

    this song was played at my grandmother's funeral, it brings tears to my eyes, and she is such a beautiful singer with a stunning voice!

  • @oreosis
    @oreosis 14 років тому +6

    i went on a trip a few years ago and spent a month in a house looking out on the ocean. i used to walk on the beach and listen to this song. its so beautiful and brings back such good memories

  • @fiwild2639
    @fiwild2639 4 роки тому +2

    While i was an exchange student we used to sing this song in school assembly. It was so overwhelming to sit in a room with 2.5 thousand students and just sing. It really moved my heart.
    These days I sing that song to my kids at night time and hope to go back to NZ soon.

  • @AngelWingzzz
    @AngelWingzzz 2 роки тому +1

    When I was 5 we had a teacher from NZ, she taught us this song. I was told this was my father's fav piece of music. I was not there at his passing. We had a difficult relationship. I forgave him and myself for this. This beautiful music has deep meaning to me. Beautifully sung too.

  • @sontseilluna
    @sontseilluna 14 років тому +2

    everyday, i listen to this song..... lyrcis, voice, hayley's personality, her country....
    thx for sharing her talent...

  • @itsm1key
    @itsm1key 11 років тому +3

    Hayley, a beatiful song sung beautifully bringing back fond memories when I lived in Westport, New Zealand. Will never forget such a lovely country, happy days.

  • @rebeccaarnold9543
    @rebeccaarnold9543 5 років тому +3

    That's a Beautiful Version of the Song! She's Stunning and Her voice is Amazing!

  • @GrigStamate
    @GrigStamate 12 років тому +23

    Hi,
    Incredible music. Incredible and divine interpretation, Incredible and beautiful singer. Thank You for your video.
    Grig

  • @aicha420
    @aicha420 5 років тому +5

    My childhood! This song use to come on an ad in NZ late 90s or early 2000s. Love it so much 😍😍😍😍

  • @aadyarose
    @aadyarose 8 років тому +4

    I reckon this is the best solo rendition, such a pure voice and excellent pronunciation too. Thank you Hayley!

  • @dapsapsrp
    @dapsapsrp 14 років тому +3

    I just discovered this lovely young lady's beautiful voice for the first time today. What a nice soothing song. You can't help but feel good listening to it.

  • @jessi5944
    @jessi5944 8 років тому +4

    Yet another beautiful song sung by Hayley!

  • @evenhotterredhead
    @evenhotterredhead 11 років тому +5

    Thank you for your post. I am getting to this 7 months later, but wanted to tell you that from an American's point of view, this song is gorgeous even though I do not know the language and so is Hayley Westenra's voice!

  • @kurtcook4882
    @kurtcook4882 10 років тому +98

    If I ever visit New Zealand, they might have to drag me kicking and screaming to get me to leave

  • @itsm1key
    @itsm1key 10 років тому +4

    Brings back fond memories of New Zealand, thank you Hayley.

    • @annmareeryan9368
      @annmareeryan9368 6 років тому

      itsm1key memorys never fade they here to stay

  • @lonnierogers
    @lonnierogers 15 років тому +4

    A love song is beautifull in any language, especially when sung by this beautifull woman with the angels voice.

  • @rebeccaarnold9543
    @rebeccaarnold9543 5 років тому +4

    Hayley Westenra knows love. She sounds like shes in love when she sings. :)

  • @manelitt6035
    @manelitt6035 4 роки тому +7

    This is used to be my fave song when I was like 5 years old, I'm turning 16 now (from the Philippines lol) :)) such a lovely song that it makes me wanna cry.

  • @user-eu8gu6xy4d
    @user-eu8gu6xy4d 7 місяців тому

    Heard this first time at a friend’s funeral and was absolutely blown away at how moving and beautiful it was. Reminds me of him every time I hear it .

  • @julieshaw1996
    @julieshaw1996 7 років тому +3

    Beautiful Hayley, you do my fav song justice. Iv lived overseas for years and miss my country at this time of the year...thank you

    • @NH-xg1vj
      @NH-xg1vj 7 років тому +1

      Julie Shaw I totally agree with you Julie :) I believe no matter where in the world us kiwi live, we always and forever know where home is :) thank the Lord, I get to visit home next month with my US whanau :)
      my only son, was born here in the US and as excited as I am to finally let him experience his other home. I know he will love it alot :D

  • @warriorforeucharist
    @warriorforeucharist 5 років тому +5

    This is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard😄😍

    • @samklee5304
      @samklee5304 5 років тому

      Oh my such a beautiful language. . 글자가 예뻐요

  • @JoyRobertshaw
    @JoyRobertshaw 9 років тому +3

    the most beautiful rendering of this song ....thank you!

  • @kevinmccloud8
    @kevinmccloud8 Рік тому +2

    A Cook Island Kiwi male, living in Australia & not hearing Pokarekare ANA for so long just brought me to uncontrollable tears. Especially the part where it says, please return or I'll die because of my deep love for you. So, so sad & the haunting music doesn't help. A native New Zealand, going far away, usually overseas, farewell song, similar to: Now Is The Hour by Vera Lynn: ) ⛅🤸🏾‍♀☮

  • @damianosiani3467
    @damianosiani3467 8 років тому +4

    Pure, transparent singing, with the splendour of soul in it!.....A warm, paternal hug from an old italian musician, enchanted by your artistry, dear! Ciao!.....

  • @chrisbray996
    @chrisbray996 11 років тому +1

    As a Kiwi, this song always sends a chill down my spine. Beautiful version of this song. Being a Kiwi living far away from God's Own since almost 23 years now, this brings me fond memories of my home land. My Kiwi father tought this song to my Swiss Grand-Mother, when he was living in Geneva back in the 1950's. She loved this song, knew it by heart. She passed away last year, this song was part of her funeral.

  • @mrc6281
    @mrc6281 9 років тому +10

    Amo escuchar las canciones de Hayley Westerna, siento una tranquilidad y paz unica. El ritmo es increible y la voz ni que hablar, maravilloso. Saludos desde Peru.

  • @user-vo2pw5bj1x
    @user-vo2pw5bj1x 4 роки тому +1

    As a Korean listener, it is an honor to meet the original version of the same song. Thank you very much!

  • @4fetfun
    @4fetfun 10 років тому +5

    Voice of an Angel, her voice puts me in a such a relaxed frame of mind

  • @awesomeness451
    @awesomeness451 12 років тому +2

    this song will always have a place in my heart. this was the last song my grandfather played at my grandmothers funeral

  • @only1barneyrubble
    @only1barneyrubble 13 років тому +2

    Going to see Hayley in Glasgow on the 17th December at the Royal Concert Hall cant wait . What a talent . Hope she sings Pokekareana , my favourite .

  • @2552slash
    @2552slash 12 років тому +1

    I am happy that i'm a New Zealander. To have Hayley Westenra Sing our National Anthem so Beautiful :))

  • @laurenceharrison661
    @laurenceharrison661 4 роки тому +4

    So utterly beautiful. Just such a voice

  • @justjay926
    @justjay926 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks to my mum, I fell in love with gorgeous song as a child. She played it often. 👏👏🎶🌈

  • @bookhounder
    @bookhounder 13 років тому +2

    truly one of the most beautiful voices ever heard - very special - a gift from heaven indeed! I'll treasure this voice

  • @TED0962
    @TED0962 11 років тому +3

    Simply superb. Beautiful woman and a beautiful voice. Just wonderful!

  • @divaniahatcher4771
    @divaniahatcher4771 9 років тому +27

    This is, this is beautiful. Makes me want cry because I am so proud of her when she is showing her culture...

  • @hailacab
    @hailacab 8 років тому

    I had the honour of hearing this stunning lady sing this song several years ago at the Edinburgh tattoo never has a voice and song hit my heart so hard

  • @jessiiimiicaa
    @jessiiimiicaa 15 років тому +1

    i love this song so much.

  • @momentofbliss5548
    @momentofbliss5548 4 роки тому +1

    ずっと探してた曲がやっと見つかりました😊

  • @josephhu6629
    @josephhu6629 10 років тому +7

    Thumbs up for the beautiful voice.

  • @SmM-kk6wk
    @SmM-kk6wk 2 місяці тому

    This is my favorite version of po karekare ana. So beautiful...it brings tears to my eyes. Am a kiwi living overseas and it reminds me of home.

  • @robertshand1944
    @robertshand1944 Рік тому +3

    If the Cosmos were to chose one truly amazing display of how wonderful the peoples of Terra can be this is truly it...... amazing voice and a beautiful song sung by a lovely girl............🙂

  • @harrymiram6621
    @harrymiram6621 5 років тому +3

    What a VOICE...Utterly Speechless!

  • @TheNinjatigergirl
    @TheNinjatigergirl 12 років тому +1

    this song has a certain haunting quality to it that I just can't get enough of!!

  • @steeplejack928
    @steeplejack928 10 років тому +1

    In my life I am privileged to hear two truly great Kiwi voices - Kiri and Hayley.

  • @memollychen1165
    @memollychen1165 11 років тому +9

    好好聽,充滿靈性的聲音,像是水晶!

  • @only1barneyrubble
    @only1barneyrubble 13 років тому +1

    Beautiful girl with a beautiful voice . Went to see her at the Royal Concert Hall Glasgow in Dec 2010 and she was fantastic .Wished she had sung more like this rather than just Christmas Carols but thats want it was advertised as , but great to see her just the same

  • @bernardsimms2518
    @bernardsimms2518 9 років тому +12

    That is one lovely girl with a voice to drive you to love her

  • @helenschofield10
    @helenschofield10 3 роки тому +1

    I bawled 🥺 this is something else, just so incredibly beautiful

  • @raveenbains6964
    @raveenbains6964 10 років тому +2

    She has such a wicked voice!!! Amazing natural talent.

  • @pug2able
    @pug2able 13 років тому +2

    Heart breaker, soul shaker. I don't need the translation the emotion in that voice is everything.

  • @Bitskoemer
    @Bitskoemer 9 років тому +3

    My only material heritage i got from my greatgrandmother was a tiny musicbox with this song. God I love this song!

  • @Babsy972
    @Babsy972 12 років тому +1

    OMG, how much do I LOOOOOOVE this song! Always have.. Hayley did it justice.. stunning rendition!

  • @14rnr
    @14rnr 8 років тому +7

    Every time I hear Hayley's voice it is like falling in love for the first time

    • @annmareeryan9368
      @annmareeryan9368 6 років тому

      One for Rock 'n Roll still in love with wifey 15years

  • @Saranon
    @Saranon 11 років тому +1

    Well done New Zealand! Blessings from the UK and thanks for making my day. The response and the singing of this song in your parliament actually brought tears to my eyes.

  • @gillbarr1
    @gillbarr1 9 років тому +6

    Always get goosebumps when I hear this xx

    • @pearlgottesman6289
      @pearlgottesman6289 9 років тому

      Gillian Barr I feel the same way - just a memory of my childhood.....

  • @zaraian
    @zaraian 17 років тому +3

    I just loooove this song. Reminds me of my nana & poppa..and my childhood..it's just a beautiful song..makes me proud to be half kiwi.

  • @vesnasimic4643
    @vesnasimic4643 3 роки тому

    One of the most beautiful song !
    Divno !

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  • @marijacar2013
    @marijacar2013 10 років тому +4

    Lovely and beautiful voice !!!!

  • @kfootm70
    @kfootm70 10 років тому +3

    Brings a tear to my eye, lovely song.

  • @Larsami1
    @Larsami1 11 років тому +1

    Hayley has such a beautiful voice. Awesome job on this song.

  • @Pescarusolitar1
    @Pescarusolitar1 10 років тому +14

    In memory of my grandmother...

  • @DutchgirlSonja
    @DutchgirlSonja 15 років тому

    Thank you for posting, it is beautiful. Haley has the perfect voice for the song.

  • @maryhall8133
    @maryhall8133 10 років тому +1

    Her voice is so pure and clear, just lovely.

  • @Raichu234
    @Raichu234 8 років тому +1

    A Traditional folk song sung beautifully by Hayley. Wonderful!

    • @agenttheater5
      @agenttheater5 8 років тому

      +Abigail Barletta Maori song rather than folk, but you're right, beautifully sung!!! And it is wonderful

    • @Raichu234
      @Raichu234 8 років тому +1

      +agenttheater5 Meant to say traditional in terms of it belonging to New Zealand.

  • @esusun1
    @esusun1 10 років тому +6

    I could die of love for you... It makes me calm and peaceful. What a sweet n beautiful song~~~

  • @andersnielsen1468
    @andersnielsen1468 4 роки тому

    Thank you New Zealand for this beautiful song.

  • @moltilibri2009
    @moltilibri2009 8 років тому +12

    Thanks a lot for posting.

  • @latipota
    @latipota 11 років тому

    Just beautiful! Thank you for translating and for posting.