Besides his beautiful voice, Stan Walker is a survival! He has been through so much in his life. There is a documentary on UA-cam regarding his journey through stomach cancer and the after affects causing him not being able to sing. Since i accidentally listened to him sing I Am, I am hooked on this amazing young man.
Kia Ora Bethany, please consider a reaction of Stan Walker, I AM . This song is or has been considered for nomination for best song at the next Oscar Academy. It is so powerful it does your head in and your heart weeps. From Old man down under.
If you put this exact group of people at the superbowl they would be global superstars overnight. Marc Cohn lyrics said it best for me after listening to this - Tell me are you a Christian child - I said ma'am I am tonight.
Bethany, as good things come in threes, you should venture further into the Stan Walker & the Levites rabbit hole by reveling in the soulful gymnastics of their Ultralight Beam rendition.🔥✨
I havn't seen anyone react to this song like you have been doing, your facial expressions tell a lot about yourself and how you evaluate vocal content, simply brilliant!
Outstanding performance by stan and the whole group. I think it was this performance that solidified my view that stan walker is one of the top 10 singers of all time.
Appreciate your information to each bit of everything! I’m from New Zealand and am a Maori as Stan and I’m so humbled with your videos of him and the Levites. Please, PLEASE pause the video in the moment and feed us the knowledge and just your thoughts, so long as you rewind back further a pause is very much appreciated.
I love your reactions The way you can point out technical details while also still thoroughly enjoying (which even a blind person could see 😊) really separates you as one of my fave reactors 👏🏼 thank you
The way you facially express what you're hearing really reflects that you're not just listening to the song but also feeling what you hear. Awesome reactor. Stan and co have many many great songs but please listen to 'Bigger' and 'Ultrlight beam' a Kanye West cover they're unbelievable. Thank you for your videos, your awesome.
To the host, thanks for doing this reaction. I just wanted you to know that Stan had his stomach removed because of a hereditary cancer syndrome and has a UA-cam video on the treatment and recovery that he endured. He was unsure if he could ever sing again. He's using other parts of his body to support his singing, an amazing feat. On another video he shares parts of his life story before winning the Australian Idol. If you ever get to watch those, you'll understand how Stan Walker is able to invoke strong feelings from his listeners with his arrangements and music. And why he has loyal fans of all age groups all across Oceania and now beyond thanks in large part to these reaction videos. So, thanks again.
Proud of our Voices from the South Pacific. Reminds one when growing up in the Islands listening to our people singing in beautiful harmonies late at night in soft and enticing voices. These are our Māori cousins in full flight and Stan you the Man. Love you guys.
Thank you for your videos, they are the most informative videos on how the voice works and especially your knowledge of what the singer is doing. I'm learning from your reaction videos. Thank you, oh it helps watching your videos because your so pretty and sweet with your comments. Please don't stop posting, your too good.
Yes 😁 Like so many others I could not wait to see you react to this. Stan and crew are just great. I love your reactions to Stan and ya know, they deserve it.
Stan is amazing and one of my favourite artists. Could you please react to Australian legend John Farnham singing a cover of “amazing grace” with his backup singers
Stan has an amazing voice and the harmonies with the Levites are so beautiful! FYI: you can also listen to Stan sing I Surrender in Māori. It is called Unuhia and is incredibly beautiful too! I loved your reaction-I wanted to hear it over and over too!
Great reaction, analysis and informative manner that even I could follow and appreciate. And Yes, this version of Amazing Grace included an original by Stan "I Surrender" and the singing/harmonies are a natural part of his indigenous culture as a "Maori" growing up in New Zealand. Just for clarification the Backing Vocal group are "The Standard", members Ani Nuku, Lilo Asiata, Nathan Peseta, and the Session band is "The Levites" (Named after one of the 12 tribes of Israel from the Old Testament) made up of Christmas Ropati (Guitar) and the Nansen brothers Ross (Drums), Jacob (Keyboard) and Junior (Bass). Hari Tau Hou (Happy New Year) Bethany. You remind me of my niece, similar features.
@@TheVocalyst No worries Bethany. If your interested in the performance side of the Maori culture a good place to start is Kapa Haka Festivals/Competitions with traditional singing/dancing between tribes, schools or regions "Amazing Kapa Haka performance, Raukura, Matariki festival 2019" ua-cam.com/video/p-VYZjRozYk/v-deo.html
@@jassilas8168 Go for it. Help yourself too any comments I've posted. For me it's all about shining a spotlight on the NZ music scene and showing the rest of the world what they've been missing out on for the past 3 or 4 decades. So copy & paste til your hearts content 👍
A stunning rendition! Stan’s vocals was strong and impactful, and the Levites’ harmonies outstanding. So glad you reacted to this Beth!❤ btw happy new year!
love your reaction to stan. ultrabeam light is his best performance. but we also have a band called l.a.b who also has a great voice you may like a lot
Had the same reaction when I first heard this song.. with being engulfed in the passion he sings with and so surprise had to hit the pause and rewind.. It was like a song of my soul to God and I fully love this song. God bless Stan Walker and the Levites. Ultra Light Beam, yes. Whoo! Hear that. Love the man and Praise God for elevating him so he can bless many with his voice and passion for God.
Amazing Grace is not a song I usually enjoy, but I had never heard Stan sing it - I had no idea it could sound that good! I too suggest his cover of Kanye West's song, 'Ultralight Beam', it's sublime.
Yusss!! I keep checking for your next Stan Walker reaction and this didn't disappoint. Love your reactions ❤️ .. have you read up on Stan? He has a medical condition and believe it or not his stomach was removed. He is absolutely incredible ☺️
Stan Walker won the 7th season of Australian Idol back in 2009 when he was only 19 years old. From everything i have seen he is a wonderful human being.
heard this live in his home town, wanganui at their opera house. I think it was the same BVs as i recognise the middle singer. Same band. they opened with this song. it was amazing!
Please react to the live 'ultralight beam' cover, as well as his live or music video for 'i am'. These are both stupendous from start to end and your reactions are so great to watch. (the two you've reacted to are more average pieces in his repertoire i think)
Never heard of Stan Walker & The Levites before but now I have on my favourites playlist for a while.What I really enjoy from the Vocal Coach episodes is the variety of existing e. Paolo Nutini & new artists eg Satn Walker that I am reminded of or finding out about. It’s expanding my musical tastes & genres dramatically .My personal thanks. & keep it going please. Ever considered any African music…..there are some good artists coming out of there yet everyone ignores them -hufge mistake. Will send you some links so you can see what I mean.
Best version of this great lyric. Stan Walker was not a trained vocalist, he is a God given GIFT. He had been thru a lot healthwise but singing carrying him through. He is New Zealander n I remember he was one of the Australian Idol Contestants in 2009. He sang Purple Rain at the Opera House, Sydney n God his voice is insane his version is different n I think he is one of the best artist of Polynesia that I've heard so far. Well, I believe he mixed Amazing Grace with Surrender in this version. What a fantastic job.
I recommend you listening to "Wildflower" by Park Hyo Shin! He is a Korean singer and is very technically talented. It's about his struggles and difficult living under a harsh company agent and also his closest friend committing suicide.
Yes and amazingly , since his operation his voice has become... sublime is the word that comes to mind. He far exceeds his beginning which was already fantastic. Now, he's in a class of his own.
Kia Ora Bethany love your reaction as you explain it in explainable terms . What I’d to hear your reaction to Stan songs where he uses Te Reo Māori ( our indigenous language of Aotearoa/ NZ ) just so that you get to execute your skills in another language, ie I Am from the Eva Duvernay film Origin then his follow up song to I Am Te Reo Māori Ki Te Ao ( maori language to the world) please react as I respect your professional reaction
A lot of people are requesting ultralight beam next and for good reason but I propose going a different direction and listening to his song of Ma te Marie, a hymn in Te Reo Maori, nga mihi 🇳🇿
Ahhhh, you did it! 🎉❤ Well done! As usual! I love your reactions. Now…talking about harmonies… may I recommend: 1. Jacob Collier - Moon River, and 2. Jacob Collier - All Night Long. You’re the best!
Besides his beautiful voice, Stan Walker is a survival! He has been through so much in his life. There is a documentary on UA-cam regarding his journey through stomach cancer and the after affects causing him not being able to sing. Since i accidentally listened to him sing I Am, I am hooked on this amazing young man.
0:09 Amen 🙏🏼
Great reaction. “Ultralight Beam” please. One of the greatest male vocal performances out there right now I reckon. 😊
Yes please 🙏🏽
The “I reckon”, gives away your bias. 😄👍🏻
And new light too
Definitely Ultralight Beam!
Not bias if it’s the truth mate!
Kia Ora Bethany, please consider a reaction of Stan Walker, I AM . This song is or has been considered for nomination for best song at the next Oscar Academy. It is so powerful it does your head in and your heart weeps. From Old man down under.
If you put this exact group of people at the superbowl they would be global superstars overnight. Marc Cohn lyrics said it best for me after listening to this - Tell me are you a Christian child - I said ma'am I am tonight.
Bethany, as good things come in threes, you should venture further into the Stan Walker & the Levites rabbit hole by reveling in the soulful gymnastics of their Ultralight Beam rendition.🔥✨
This ☝
100%
Agree you will loose it trust me
Absolutely
Yes.
methinks stan can sing this so well because he's lived it.
Even the heavenly angels be cheering and weeping with tears of joy.
When believers who can really sing praise God it’s another level, whether you believe or not you can’t help but be moved with awe.
I havn't seen anyone react to this song like you have been doing, your facial expressions tell a lot about yourself and how you evaluate vocal content, simply brilliant!
Outstanding performance by stan and the whole group.
I think it was this performance that solidified my view that stan walker is one of the top 10 singers of all time.
I love their constant change of tone through out this medley, and they way Stan leads....awesome ❤thanks for your reaction
Love your reaction and analysis of this performance. Stans Cover of Kanye's Ultralight Beam is definitely one that you don't want to miss.
Appreciate your information to each bit of everything!
I’m from New Zealand and am a Maori as Stan and I’m so humbled with your videos of him and the Levites.
Please, PLEASE pause the video in the moment and feed us the knowledge and just your thoughts, so long as you rewind back further a pause is very much appreciated.
many Maori people down here in NZ are so gifted with incredible singing voices
Maori grow up singing and dancing its in their DNA - kapa haka is a living artform
Yeah the Māori words and the way you pronounce them is pretty much a singing language
Beautiful Voices from the South Pacific. Our Māori cousins in full flight. Stan the man.
Another great reaction to our Stan. The Levites are the session band and the trio backup singers are called ‘The Standard’ ❤
The end is from Stans song, I Surrender. Beautiful reaction, you cant help but feel moved by Stan when he blesses us with his gift!
Thank you…Stan is awesome…down here we have great respect for who he is. I just love all his music….
Stan and the Levites with The Standard can take me to church every day. I worship at their altar!
Next is Stan Walker - Ultralight Beam
It's a must.
I love your reactions
The way you can point out technical details while also still thoroughly enjoying (which even a blind person could see 😊) really separates you as one of my fave reactors 👏🏼 thank you
The way you facially express what you're hearing really reflects that you're not just listening to the song but also feeling what you hear. Awesome reactor. Stan and co have many many great songs but please listen to 'Bigger' and 'Ultrlight beam' a Kanye West cover they're unbelievable. Thank you for your videos, your awesome.
Stan and the Levites have great chemistry. Also, whether you’re a believer or not, I hope their version moves you ❤ Praise God!
bro i'm not religious, but that was amazing. Chur to the brother stan.
To the host, thanks for doing this reaction. I just wanted you to know that Stan had his stomach removed because of a hereditary cancer syndrome and has a UA-cam video on the treatment and recovery that he endured. He was unsure if he could ever sing again. He's using other parts of his body to support his singing, an amazing feat. On another video he shares parts of his life story before winning the Australian Idol. If you ever get to watch those, you'll understand how Stan Walker is able to invoke strong feelings from his listeners with his arrangements and music. And why he has loyal fans of all age groups all across Oceania and now beyond thanks in large part to these reaction videos. So, thanks again.
Kia ora sista, love from New Zealand, Praise be to the almighty!
Proud of our Voices from the South Pacific. Reminds one when growing up in the Islands listening to our people singing in beautiful harmonies late at night in soft and enticing voices. These are our Māori cousins in full flight and Stan you the Man. Love you guys.
I'm a kiwi, and used to be a singer. Stan is one of my favourite vocalists... this rendition almost converted me! Lol. Phenomenal.
Thank you so much for this reaction Bethany
Awesome reaction.. stan is a national treasure 🙌 teeks is another treasure from nz. You'll love his tone. I hope you react to him soon.
Thank you for your videos, they are the most informative videos on how the voice works and especially your knowledge of what the singer is doing. I'm learning from your reaction videos. Thank you, oh it helps watching your videos because your so pretty and sweet with your comments. Please don't stop posting, your too good.
Yes 😁 Like so many others I could not wait to see you react to this. Stan and crew are just great. I love your reactions to Stan and ya know, they deserve it.
Stan is amazing and one of my favourite artists. Could you please react to Australian legend John Farnham singing a cover of “amazing grace” with his backup singers
I'll second that and also mention Matt Corby did a great version of amazing grace as well.
That was a Blessing!Thank You.
Oh and yes, I seriously recommend Ultralight Beam
Beautiful reaction my dear❤
Stan has an amazing voice and the harmonies with the Levites are so beautiful!
FYI: you can also listen to Stan sing I Surrender in Māori. It is called Unuhia and is incredibly beautiful too!
I loved your reaction-I wanted to hear it over and over too!
The levites are the band. The Standard are the vocal trio :)
Would love to hear more stan reactions please, his new song BACK TO THE RIVER is worth the watch
The range, the complexity and the power of Stan's voice, truly truly a blessing. Thank you!
Great reaction. Stan Walkers Valentines melody is a great video to watch to see his different range tones. It pre his stomach issues.
Great reaction, analysis and informative manner that even I could follow and appreciate. And Yes, this version of Amazing Grace included an original by Stan "I Surrender" and the singing/harmonies are a natural part of his indigenous culture as a "Maori" growing up in New Zealand. Just for clarification the Backing Vocal group are "The Standard", members Ani Nuku, Lilo Asiata, Nathan Peseta, and the Session band is "The Levites" (Named after one of the 12 tribes of Israel from the Old Testament) made up of Christmas Ropati (Guitar) and the Nansen brothers Ross (Drums), Jacob (Keyboard) and Junior (Bass). Hari Tau Hou (Happy New Year) Bethany. You remind me of my niece, similar features.
Thank you for the clarification AND the names of everyone involved! ❤️
@@TheVocalyst No worries Bethany. If your interested in the performance side of the Maori culture a good place to start is Kapa Haka Festivals/Competitions with traditional singing/dancing between tribes, schools or regions "Amazing Kapa Haka performance, Raukura, Matariki festival 2019" ua-cam.com/video/p-VYZjRozYk/v-deo.html
Gonna copy and paste this for other reactors lol great explanation and very accurate to the dot
@@jassilas8168 Go for it. Help yourself too any comments I've posted. For me it's all about shining a spotlight on the NZ music scene and showing the rest of the world what they've been missing out on for the past 3 or 4 decades. So copy & paste til your hearts content 👍
Thankyou Beth. ULTRALIGHTBEAM
is going to make you luv Stan even more. His version of Kanye song is the way the song was meant to be done.
Ultralight beam is his best song !!!!
Circle Of Life with Stan Walker and the Levites. The harmonising is amazing
A stunning rendition! Stan’s vocals was strong and impactful, and the Levites’ harmonies outstanding. So glad you reacted to this Beth!❤ btw happy new year!
Happy New Year Chris!
The levites are the band. The Standard are the vocal trio :)
Best ever reaction with depth and quality of surprise and knowing!
Check out Matt Corby singing "Brother" on triple J radio station in Australia. This guy is a freak, I have no doubt you will enjoy his vocal range.
Their harmonies are breathtaking 😍 , my dad would love love this assemble rendition the song, as it ♥ was his favorite song. 🙏🏾👏🏾🇨🇦
Had to revisit your reaction. 🙂Bet you wish you could have coached this guy when he won The Voice Australia LOL
love your reaction to stan. ultrabeam light is his best performance. but we also have a band called l.a.b who also has a great voice you may like a lot
Love the reaction
Love your spirit
Love this arrangement
love your passion for music😊
Had the same reaction when I first heard this song.. with being engulfed in the passion he sings with and so surprise had to hit the pause and rewind.. It was like a song of my soul to God and I fully love this song. God bless Stan Walker and the Levites. Ultra Light Beam, yes. Whoo! Hear that. Love the man and Praise God for elevating him so he can bless many with his voice and passion for God.
Amazing Grace is not a song I usually enjoy, but I had never heard Stan sing it - I had no idea it could sound that good! I too suggest his cover of Kanye West's song, 'Ultralight Beam', it's sublime.
Bethany, you would also enjoy Teeks "Without You" -another amazing voice from New Zealand
Yaih been waiting for you love your first reaction to Stan xo 😊
Beautiful summary of not only Stans amazing vocals but the team as a whole was spot on .
Amazing!! His version of purple rain will blow you away, might as well mention Teeks- Remember me
Yusss!! I keep checking for your next Stan Walker reaction and this didn't disappoint. Love your reactions ❤️ .. have you read up on Stan? He has a medical condition and believe it or not his stomach was removed. He is absolutely incredible ☺️
Btw, keep an eye out..Stan enjoys watching reactions and is known to drop in a like or comment..top man our Stan ☺️
1:30 that moment when you hold back tears..
His a beautiful singer, blessings to him!!
Ultralight beam by Stan Walker, You will not be disappointed
You have a BIG Polynesian and Māori following Ms B. Respect
Such a beautiful arrangement 😢❤
Stan Walker won the 7th season of Australian Idol back in 2009 when he was only 19 years old. From everything i have seen he is a wonderful human being.
Can you do a reaction to Stan 's " I Am"...???
heard this live in his home town, wanganui at their opera house. I think it was the same BVs as i recognise the middle singer. Same band. they opened with this song. it was amazing!
You really need to do Stan's cover of Circle of Life. Best I've heard
You MUST listen to his version of Ultralight Beam, again with the Levites.
Please react to the live 'ultralight beam' cover, as well as his live or music video for 'i am'. These are both stupendous from start to end and your reactions are so great to watch. (the two you've reacted to are more average pieces in his repertoire i think)
Never heard of Stan Walker & The Levites before but now I have on my favourites playlist for a while.What I really enjoy from the Vocal Coach episodes is the variety of existing e. Paolo Nutini & new artists eg Satn Walker that I am reminded of or finding out about. It’s expanding my musical tastes & genres dramatically .My personal thanks. & keep it going please. Ever considered any African music…..there are some good artists coming out of there yet everyone ignores them -hufge mistake. Will send you some links so you can see what I mean.
Best version of this great lyric. Stan Walker was not a trained vocalist, he is a God given GIFT. He had been thru a lot healthwise but singing carrying him through. He is New Zealander n I remember he was one of the Australian Idol Contestants in 2009. He sang Purple Rain at the Opera House, Sydney n God his voice is insane his version is different n I think he is one of the best artist of Polynesia that I've heard so far. Well, I believe he mixed Amazing Grace with Surrender in this version. What a fantastic job.
Please review Stan Walker I Am. Nominated for best original song
It's an original song called i surrender after the start of amazing grace
Love your reactions keepnthrm coming they're great 🙌🏾❤️
reactions are the best..👏🏻
The 2nd part is called "I surrender" a totally different song altogether but incorporated into this rendition of Amazing Grace, perfectly..
Thanks for the great work. Keep it up😄
Young Stan and the crew.. 👏👏👏😍😍
Oh please do another Stan Walker reaction! Ultralight beam or his nee original I Am!!
Great reaction. You need to listen to Stan and this group here singing “ultralight Beam”, which is a Kanye West cover.
He’s our beautiful boy from New Zealand
love your reactions...would really like to see you react to "Ultralight Beam" and "Bigger" also by Stan avd the Levites...
Stan walker new light a must listen
Lovelyreaction 😊
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you will definitely love it listen,thanks.
concert recording
Stan walker won Australia X factor he’s amazing
If you watch his story/documentary here on UA-cam, him singing this becomes even more impactful!
Do his cover of Ultralight Beam!
I recommend you listening to "Wildflower" by Park Hyo Shin! He is a Korean singer and is very technically talented.
It's about his struggles and difficult living under a harsh company agent and also his closest friend committing suicide.
Stan won Australian Idol several years ago without ever having a singing lesson
Yes and amazingly , since his operation his voice has become... sublime is the word that comes to mind. He far exceeds his beginning which was already fantastic. Now, he's in a class of his own.
I would love to see you do Stans "I AM" song, please xx
Kia Ora Bethany love your reaction as you explain it in explainable terms . What I’d to hear your reaction to Stan songs where he uses Te Reo Māori ( our indigenous language of Aotearoa/ NZ ) just so that you get to execute your skills in another language, ie
I Am from the Eva Duvernay film Origin
then his follow up song
to I Am
Te Reo Māori Ki Te Ao
( maori language to the world) please react as I respect your professional reaction
A lot of people are requesting ultralight beam next and for good reason but I propose going a different direction and listening to his song of Ma te Marie, a hymn in Te Reo Maori, nga mihi 🇳🇿
React to Ultralight Beam next! Asap!
Beautiful ❤
Stan walker and vince harder valentines
Ahhhh, you did it! 🎉❤ Well done! As usual! I love your reactions.
Now…talking about harmonies… may I recommend: 1. Jacob Collier - Moon River, and 2. Jacob Collier - All Night Long.
You’re the best!
Can't wait for your reaction to stan and the levittes, new light and the lion king
OMG 😮 I dont know what to say❤😢 Ataahua our Stan
If music got to pick one voice
to sing all night long in heaven ,
then Stan just might be the choice.
Thank God it's only 5 to7.
BTW at 8.28. I love your almost singing voice.
This would be so good in a movie like during a dramatic scene