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
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.
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.
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
@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. th-cam.com/video/NVbPgIE27Gw/w-d-xo.html probably, this is an original version in Korea. I hope to hear from you, again!
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🤗
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.
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!
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 ❤
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ❤️
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
TH-cam read my mind. I was singing (the beginning of) this as I was washing up just now, and thinking about my teacher Mr West from New Zealand who taught it to me 45 years ago at primary school in the UK.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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
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: ) ⛅🤸🏾♀☮
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!.....
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.
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.
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
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
Totally takes me back to my days over on the fine NZ shores of Auckland back in 2001 and the Air New Zealand Ad Campaign... I will return one day for a long break :-) - Awesome, timeless and majestic music, very representative of the diversity of the Kiwi Landscape. Respect to the All Blacks this coming world cup, from a pommy - Your home will always have a place in my heart ;-)
Hello dear..., How are you, I hope all is well with you and your family, you are looking so beautiful and you seems like my missing ribs. I'm military General Douglas M Fraser from United State of America, I'm a member of the United State Air Force and am currently working with the United Nation peacekeeping team here in Syria for special duty. I came across your TH-cam profile on TH-cam comment section and you seems like a good woman with a kind and honest heart, Sincerely speaking i know it's not right to communicate with you on TH-cam comments section so decided to leave my Email address with you to enable you contact me through my email address or add me on hangouts with my email address to enable us communicate more better, you don't need to be shy or been scared I'm just a lonely simple man. Email address: douglasmfraser061@gmail.com WhatsApp Number: +19177650314 Regards from, Gen. Douglas M Fraser
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............🙂
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.
Her voice is the best I've ever heard. One could only imagine have a partner like her. What a wonderful woman she is! She has the voice of an angel given to her by God himself. Absolutely wonderful!
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.
Good morning always loved this song my aunt and uncle bought me a music box that plays it over 40 years ago love it always makes me cry when i hear it my cousin has recently passed away after a massive heart attack aged 47 such a shock
Wspaniały głos ,wprost anielski.Słuchałam już kilka razy tego wykonania .Działa jak balsam dla duszy i ciała po ciężkim dniu ,gdy człowiek pada z nóg.Bardzo uspakaja i przenosi w wymiar ukojenia i relaksu.
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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.
Condolences
We played it for my mum too, awesome so sad
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
so are you a fruitKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
@@PernanbucFolk 😒
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.
u have to be born with a voice as pure as that
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.
Hayley has the voice of an angel, and is definitely one of the greatest Kiwi singers ever...She is a national treasure
That Guy well that escalated
Barack Obama wahahahahahahahahahahaha
Agreed 🤝
Honestly, if heaven exists. this is what i imagine angels sound like.
Im living in CI ( ivory coast) : western africa ! But love kiwi people ! ❤️
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.
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
@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.
th-cam.com/video/NVbPgIE27Gw/w-d-xo.html
probably, this is an original version in Korea.
I hope to hear from you, again!
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🤗
I heard 'bout that
Kiwi spread this song in Korean war
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.
Our Maori soldiers love singing and yes it is a Maori song.
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!
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
I have herd the story and it is a beautiful song, taught to the people of South korea
I have chosen this evocative Song for my Funeral Service.
God Bless you ALL who attend 🙏.
❤🇬🇧👏👍❤️
one of the most purest voices I've ever heard
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 ❤
*New Zealand didgeridoo noises*
Thank you from New Zealand..Maori waita is so special.
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.
AngelSusie57 you will I will pray for you
So... You got it now?
Kiaora and welcome.
Lucky you, congrats 🤗
@@annmareeryan9368 I was granted citizen April 10 2019.🙂
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.
the most moving, amazing voice I have ever heard...I get goosebumps and cry nearly every time I hear this
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.
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.
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 ❤️
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.
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.
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.
This song is so beautiful! Everytime I hear I'm so proud of being a New Zealander! :-)
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
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!
One of those songs that's so beautiful that you actually feel it. And Hayley does this song such justice.
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.
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.
her voice can take you to another world 💜
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.
this was played at my grandads, my nans, my mums and my dads funeral. im 17. as you can imagine this song means alot!
mans is 27 now
@@ieatbricks2 😱
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
Thats very sweet. I hope to be a father like that one day.
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
TH-cam read my mind. I was singing (the beginning of) this as I was washing up just now, and thinking about my teacher Mr West from New Zealand who taught it to me 45 years ago at primary school in the UK.
everyday, i listen to this song..... lyrcis, voice, hayley's personality, her country....
thx for sharing her talent...
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.
That's a Beautiful Version of the Song! She's Stunning and Her voice is Amazing!
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!
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 .
My childhood! This song use to come on an ad in NZ late 90s or early 2000s. Love it so much 😍😍😍😍
Was it an Air New Zealand add?
This song is Korean's favorite foreign country's(newzealand) folk song
한국인이 가장 사랑하는 외국민요가 아닐까 생각합니다...
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!
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.
Brings back fond memories of New Zealand, thank you Hayley.
itsm1key memorys never fade they here to stay
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
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
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: ) ⛅🤸🏾♀☮
beautifully sung, it will always link me with home - Aotearoa
I reckon this is the best solo rendition, such a pure voice and excellent pronunciation too. Thank you Hayley!
Such a beautiful voice...
As a Korean listener, it is an honor to meet the original version of the same song. Thank you very much!
the most beautiful rendering of this song ....thank you!
A love song is beautifull in any language, especially when sung by this beautifull woman with the angels voice.
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!.....
Yet another beautiful song sung by Hayley!
This is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard😄😍
Oh my such a beautiful language. . 글자가 예뻐요
I love my country Aotearoa
God defend New Zealand
Wish I were there with you. Much love from England.
Dench Vulture God defend Aotearoa
I love Aotearoa from Greece. A lot of people from Aotearoa fought for my country in WW2 against the Nazis.
I don’t know why, but listening to this, I suddenly have the urge to eat a kiwi. Lovely fruit.
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.
Just so beautiful.
truly one of the most beautiful voices ever heard - very special - a gift from heaven indeed! I'll treasure this voice
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.
好好聽,充滿靈性的聲音,像是水晶!
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 .
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.
I was so into Hayley Westenra when I was young. I had bought her CD, "Pure", I think? And I listened to it constantly on repeat. 💙
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
this song will always have a place in my heart. this was the last song my grandfather played at my grandmothers funeral
Simply superb. Beautiful woman and a beautiful voice. Just wonderful!
A Traditional folk song sung beautifully by Hayley. Wonderful!
+Abigail Barletta Maori song rather than folk, but you're right, beautifully sung!!! And it is wonderful
+agenttheater5 Meant to say traditional in terms of it belonging to New Zealand.
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
Hayley Westenra knows love. She sounds like shes in love when she sings. :)
So utterly beautiful. Just such a voice
Totally takes me back to my days over on the fine NZ shores of Auckland back in 2001 and the Air New Zealand Ad Campaign... I will return one day for a long break :-) - Awesome, timeless and majestic music, very representative of the diversity of the Kiwi Landscape. Respect to the All Blacks this coming world cup, from a pommy - Your home will always have a place in my heart ;-)
Thanks to my mum, I fell in love with gorgeous song as a child. She played it often. 👏👏🎶🌈
I am happy that i'm a New Zealander. To have Hayley Westenra Sing our National Anthem so Beautiful :))
One of the most beautiful song !
Divno !
Hello dear...,
How are you, I hope all is well with you and your family, you are looking so beautiful and you seems like my missing ribs. I'm military General Douglas M Fraser from United State of America, I'm a member of the United State Air Force and am currently working with the United Nation peacekeeping team here in Syria for special duty. I came across your TH-cam profile on TH-cam comment section and you seems like a good woman with a kind and honest heart, Sincerely speaking i know it's not right to communicate with you on TH-cam comments section so decided to leave my Email address with you to enable you contact me through my email address or add me on hangouts with my email address to enable us communicate more better, you don't need to be shy or been scared I'm just a lonely simple man.
Email address: douglasmfraser061@gmail.com
WhatsApp Number: +19177650314
Regards from,
Gen. Douglas M Fraser
Heart breaker, soul shaker. I don't need the translation the emotion in that voice is everything.
I bawled 🥺 this is something else, just so incredibly beautiful
this song has a certain haunting quality to it that I just can't get enough of!!
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............🙂
ずっと探してた曲がやっと見つかりました😊
What a VOICE...Utterly Speechless!
She has such a wicked voice!!! Amazing natural talent.
i love this song so much.
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.
Her voice is the best I've ever heard. One could only imagine have a partner like her. What a wonderful woman she is! She has the voice of an angel given to her by God himself. Absolutely wonderful!
Such a lovely voice, such a lovely song.
Voice of an Angel, her voice puts me in a such a relaxed frame of mind
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.
Una voce unica, cristallina, inconfondibile... una vaga idea delle musiche del paradiso!
Hayley has such a beautiful voice. Awesome job on this song.
Good morning always loved this song my aunt and uncle bought me a music box that plays it over 40 years ago love it always makes me cry when i hear it my cousin has recently passed away after a massive heart attack aged 47 such a shock
OMG, how much do I LOOOOOOVE this song! Always have.. Hayley did it justice.. stunning rendition!
Thank you New Zealand for this beautiful song.
I have sent this to a special friend. he is as beautiful to me as this song is. This is to tell him I love him so much xxxxxx
Lovely and beautiful voice !!!!
Thumbs up for the beautiful voice.
Love is great.I appreciate much the song.Great honor.Great work.Good music.
Always get goosebumps when I hear this xx
Gillian Barr I feel the same way - just a memory of my childhood.....
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.
I love this song and listen to it almost every day . Going to NZ in 2011 and this just sets the mood , can,t wait
Wspaniały głos ,wprost anielski.Słuchałam już kilka razy tego wykonania .Działa jak balsam dla duszy i ciała po ciężkim dniu ,gdy człowiek pada z nóg.Bardzo uspakaja i przenosi w wymiar ukojenia i relaksu.
Uma das mais belas vozes da actualidade....Esta é uma das melhores canções que já ouvi ,....é magnífica.