John Mayer opens with How Great Thou Art + New Zealand Kapahaka performance
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ส.ค. 2024
- John Mayer opens his 2019 world tour with a tribute to the people of Christchurch/New Zealand by performing Carl Boberg's great hymn How Great Thou Art, along with local New Zealand performers.
He should do a hymns' album with his own sound and style. 👌🏼👌🏼
I would love that
@@jjhg Sweet, when do I start? Lol
Yes!
He may be surprised just how many albums he would sell. There IS a market for gospel hymns. He's missing a great opportunity.
I guess it takes more courage than he's got to do a whole album. He could do it for a Christian charity if he didn't want to worry about the risk of "that album didn't sell as many copies".
@@JunkMailBoxStuff true but he would make a lot of money, bless others and himself... It's a win-win he should do it. No brainer
His name be lifted high , every tongue will confess and every knee will bow to the King of kings and Lord of lords !
God is a female - you must mean lord Rama
bajaja grandasee My god shut up
Praise Jesus
@@HungryForWater oh does the chubby little baby want a wittle bottle? little babys mind too small? of course it is.
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, giving him a name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus, every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Christ is Lord--to the Glory of God the Father - Philippians chapter 2.
Christian or not. Its doesnt matter.
Mayer trying to point out his grieves with a song.
RIP to our brothers and sisters in New Zealand. God Bless us all
Bryan Fury that is a good point. I was about to be critical of John Meyer doing this song. But I read your comment and it changed my perspective. John Meyer not being a Christian, well at least from most visual metrics, yet he still showed respect in doing this song.
Bryan Fury Why doesn’t it matter?
Welp, as a musician who likes Mayer, this is awesome!
As a Christian, I pray the Lord works in Mayer. I hope he somehow gets to hear the gospel and receives it.
@@emmanuelibus yes as a preacher's kid I agree!
@@emmanuelibus Amen to that.
I really had to do a double take at the title of this video. This is by far the best thing ever to see from John.
JustNaomi Man me too
Me three.
SAME.
Check him playing Jimi Hendrix. Very respectable
I've only just come across this performance. His respect of the Maori culture as well as his tribute to the victims is really moving. I was really touched by this.
Pleased to see and hear Mayer singing a worship song to the God of greatness and wonder.
My solemn and earnest regards to the people of New Zealand.
I always had a feeling he was a fellow brother ☝🏻🙌
@@truthfulrobot9295 yeah me to
He is not a believer but Hymns are great and beautiful to sing
I love this! 🥰
Nope, Johnny is a smart man. He isnt stupid enough to believe the Earth is 6000 years old 😂😂😂
This moved my heart. I'm a massive John Mayer fan and I legit admire him as a human being (yes. I do. He's brilliant) and as an artist. I'm also a Christian; and whether people get it or not, we believe in an eternity, and we want EVERYONE to be on the good side of eternity and understand the love of God. This gave me a snippet of a John who uses all his talents and essence to give praise to God and it is BEAUTIFUL.
Well said. ❤
Amen to that. It was interesting to hear this beautiful Hymn sung in their traditional language the lady who sang it has a beautiful strong voice and also Rick Mayer when they sang together. God bless you Newzealand.
Everything you said I say too and more. I couldn’t articulate as well as you. This brought me to my knees when I heard it as it is probably my favorite hymn of all time. And made me love and appreciate John’s heart more than I thought I could. His heart is pure and kind and good. It renewed something in me - I seem to be seeing more and more selfishness in people - the golden rule a thing of the past - him having his platform showing his audiences that selflessness isn’t out of style warmed my heart
guitargeekette John Mayer is NOT a Christian, nor is he even a believer. As a matter of fact if u look within enough videos of interviews, he gives a very agnostic view of what he thinks when it comes to God. Though it’s understandable since he was raised in a half Christian half Jewish home, He does not carry the example of a Christian whatsoever. Though he did perform this hymn, he lives The exact opposite lifestyle that Jesus tells us to live in the gospel and I quote: John 14, Mathew 24.
I thought John Mayer adopted his father's Jewish faith.
But there is one thing for sure: he keeps his faith and is able to project it to the world through music. God bless John Mayer!
Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!
AMEN
What a great day that will be. I long for it.
What a Day, Glorious Day that will Be!!!
@J Greg There is no need to argue the fact. One day your knee will bow whether you like it or not.
@J Greg Who told you there is no God?
John Mayer + Gospel music = 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖. He should definitely do a gospel album. Jesus is Lord. This whole video is stunning.
Lily Rose He’s no Christian though
He will
@@jonkobler1637 It would be nice for him to convert to the Faith.
@@davidlane147 Jesus died for all of us tho
Would love to have John on the Creator's side. The man has an incredible talent.
The Valentine Show so agree with this. Lets keep praying
@@Secorad Amen
Talent not Anointing Major Difference!
Larry WoB God is the giver of talent as well as anointing.
He is on the Creator’s side. When you play from the heart, the Creator smiles :)
Isaiah Sharkey on guitar. He is a legit gospel player. Also the woman singing is KILLIN'
Always been a Mayer fan, and this elevates my fandom even more.
MikeNRoll808 same!
Same same 👏
MY thoughts precisely
Same same same
Same!
Finally some truth in a tribute. New Zealand is firstly a Maori whenua, and second our cultural roots are Christian. Ataahua.
It's so cool to see John Mayer casually walk up and sing this classic hymn!
Me too.. BTW I watch your videos. It's great. Keep going!! God bless you!
John Mayer as a worship leader
Benmontey I believe
Could happen! I mean, look at all the heavy metal musicians who have even turned to Christ. :)
Karen K I believe that I pray for this to happen every day, I believe in the complete transformation of the jonh, I declare every day that he fell in love and gave himself completely to Jesus
Karen K I think you can be a metal musician and still be Christian. There are actually Christian metal bands & churches.
He attends Christian church in his youth, he said
I've never loved John Mayer more than this moment 😊💕
Same here.
He’s still no Christian lol
Remember this. Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess.
Skipped the chills, went right to the tears
David Vidal I was stunned til the end then the welling up came in the release at the end of the haka
Me too man.
Awesome brotha. Me too. That's a special moment.
My tears started right away.
Great comment. So real men have emotions.
Wow, I can’t imagine the songs John Mayer will write when he’s given his life and talents back to the Lord!!
Bless you John
🕊🕊🕊
Is he a believer, or not?
Not as far as I know. I have been a fan of his for many years but since I became a believer I typically don’t listen to secular music much but found this and couldn’t help but praise God and hope John Mayer becomes a beliver🕊🕊🕊
justin roberts you do realise he didn’t write this?
Hey Sue,
Of course I know JM didn’t write this. It’s a beautiful Christian hymn!
That’s how I got here. I was listening to worship music and this showed up in my sidebar. I have been a fan of his since I first heard the heavier things album when it came out.
It’’d be cool if he covered Hillsong or Bethel next!
What a great thing to know John Mayer is a born again believer! I’m a Christian but still love John Mayer I pray he truly finds salvation with our lord Jesus
I pray that this song is not just a song that penetrates the minds but the hearts of all people. Only God's love in people's heart to love one another can remove Hatred from this world. God's love can transform the heart, nothing else can. God bless all!
Not to step on your beliefs but one does not need a god to be kind to other people. It's a beautiful song and I really appreciate the sentiment. Hope you have a nice day!
Markus Bettig she didn’t say it was necessary to be kind. She said if everyone had gods love in their heart to love one another hatred could be rid of this world. But too many people love their sin and temptations of the flesh more, and have satan in their heart. This is his kingdom and it’s a fallen world. all she said was positive and you of course had to be negative. There’s always two sides to a coin, well stay on the positive, God’s love side, God bless 🙏🏻🙏🏻
❤️
@@TheAcIlla
"Not to step on one's beliefs"
But yet you did. SMH.
You are lost guy.
Creation/Creator is only logical and quite frankly, Scientifically proven. Saying that it's only you is Ego talking. You were created, you would cease to exist without the Most High.
And if you dont evangelize Muslims or non believers you actually are practicing a form of hatred
I was at this show, this opening was so amazing and emotional, I was crying after 10 seconds
So was I!!
Same, I cried buckets
Clicked because John Mayer, realised it was my grandads funeral song... Cried
Exactly man - and my dad’s not dead but this is one of the ones he wants 😶
My mom and I sang this at my Grandpa's funeral.❤❤ Sending Love and Light your way.💞💞
Oh. I feel that 😔
Same here!
That's so sweet. It's my favorite hymn. And always gives me chills/tears to think about the actual words.
This so amazing to witness a secular artist like John Mayer performing one my favourite worship song!!!🔥🔥🔥
Absolutely 🙏🏼
Amen brother.
thats truee
Are you family or a close friend of his? I didn't think so, so how could you say he's secular, how do know he doesn't have Jesus Christ in his heart? You don't know is heart or his life. It's assuming and judgmental people that give Christ's believers a bad name.
This is so true.
I love his guts for doing this. God bless him...
Me to....a truly gracious thing to do.
My favorite musician singing my favorite hymn! I'm so moved by this, great performance. Glory to God!
musicsmuse09 glory to God!
@@mattnewsome3199 That's true...what I said wasn't a commentary on the status of his salvation, I certainly wouldn't presume to know his standing with the Father. The bible clearly says that everything that has breath will praise and confess that Jesus is Lord (I'm paraphrasing here, but can give you the scriptures if you like.) You never know, maybe singing this hymn ministered to him and planted the seed of salvation. Either way, it was beautiful.☺
@@musicsmuse09 agree
musicsmuse09 indeed singing is how we minister to each other and ourselves, or how the spirit does it 🙏🏼🙏🏼 singing is a way of great teaching
I'm watching this in 2024. This gives me goosebumps every time. I hope John comes to know Jesus.
What a lovely gesture of compassion, and a fricken amazing musician goes without saying
I agree. I've been a fan of John since I was a teenager, and I expected him to maybe say a few words of condolences, but not something like this. As a New Zealander, this was especially moving to watch. The Maori verses were beautiful, and the performance as a whole gave me a feeling of comfort and peace.
The haka at the end was a way to honor those we have lost. You can see some of the women in the hapa haka crying. I am stunned, yet incredibly touched, that an American artist went to such lengths to ensure not only a touching tribute, but a culturally compassionate one too, by incorporating the christian religion which is dominant in NZ, and the significance of the Maori culture and language to New Zealanders.
All of this from someone who isn't kiwi, who isn't religious and who doesn't speak the Maori language. Compassion, understanding and the need to comfort go beyond all of that. This speaks volumes about the kind of person John is.
I love how the drummer stays still the entire performance, just watching and respectfully observing too. I have read he closed the show with Heart of Life, which was perfect. Such a compassionate way to open and then close a show. People in their majority are good. Always look for the good.
At least give credit to the guitar player during the whole song. His name is Isaiah Sharkey ,incredible player too.
Lone Star he was a VERY good guitarist. He had a 3 minute solo that night that just went on and on but was flipping amazing!
I saw him playing at John's gig in Melbourne couple of days ago, his improvisation in Waiting on the world to change was legendary!
He played with John in KC in 2017 and he gave him his credit, trust me. Usually happens at the end of the show
Lone Star oh yea, he’s a beast
that looks like David Ryan Harris to me...
I couldnt stop buzzing after this opening song. The money i spent on tickets was already worth it and the show had just started. Great musian. Great gesture. Awesome night!
Yes we were 5 rows back and spend over NZ$800 for two tickets but man it was worth it. Seems like a genuinely humble guy that enjoyed sharing the spotlight with his band and took pleasure from when the others were doing solos etc. Great great night.
@@Airnewzealand15 I genuinely didn't know he toured here last year, or I would have gone. I last saw John in concert in Christchurch in the early 2000's. He is a wonderful performer and also a very funny and kind person. This tribute is a comfort and a very moving tribute. I was surprised to see this, yet he pulled it off very respectfully.
Ditto! Worth every cent. So emotional.
Praise the Lord Jesus Christ!!! Good on ya John! Praise our King and saviour amen
Jesús ,the one and only God ,the really king of Kings ,no one like He !!
God Bless you John. Thank you for bringing the presence of God to this nation. ❤
@@mattnewsome3199 he needs God's blessing as much as anyone else. God came for sinner not saints .
Jennifer Cramer ....Amen Jen...God Bless You
Favorite guitarist singing hymn, is this a dream ?? Thank you LORD.
Give props to the guitarist playing - the great Isaiah Sharkey - legit gospel cat....guitar player's guitarist
John Mayer, a rare musician, soul, He "gets" the big picture. Never ceases to amaze me the directions he goes in, he's great at all of them.
❤️
15 minutes of perfectly good eye makeup-toast in 30 seconds. Once a church girl, always a church girl. Thank you John Mayer for this. ❤️
This is just incredible. From the guitar, to the lady on harmonies, to the HAKA. Absolutely adorable. We love you JM and the choir, We love you New Zealand, we love you Christchurch, we love you our Muslim brothers and sisters, we love you Jacinda Arden
this performance and the intention behind it brought tears to my eyes. God, please be with us, the souls departed, andn the families affected by the Christchurch mosque shootings. We stand together in solidarity with you, New Zealand!! 😭🙏❤️
This is amazing, my three favourite things in life all in a single take:
1. God
2. John Mayer
3. New Zealand Haka
Mind blown!
Noiseless Sounds there were plenty of wars where religion had no part
Far out, as a professional musician from Australia, I respect Mayer so much. This completely had in me in tears. What amazing musicianship and what an amazing performer. *love*
I would have been a John Mayer fan because I loved his first couple of albums until he opened up his private life in the Rolling Stones and gave too much information about his relationship with Jennifer. Then I didn’t like him Any more
Thank you John for your wonderful humble tribute to our grieving country. You honour us and what is precious. #lovewillwin
Kia ora John, you don’t know how much this means to all of us, we have loved your music for your whole career, but to awhi our nation at this time is your mana and proves just how much New Zealand Aotearoa and our people really mean to you Arohanui 💛
It's so good to see that the whole of Hollywood hasn't sold out!!! I've always thought he was one of the cool ones!! That blessed my soul!!!
Isaiah sharkey is a god on that guitar. Beautiful sounds
winslow wong That’s my dude! Very talented musician and very humble cat.
ah wow. i have always wanted to see John Mayer lead worship. My two favorite worlds colliding.
This makes my heart leap! Been praying for John for years. Looking forward to seeing him in heaven!!
For some context for those who don't know this performance was in response to the Christchurch mosque attacks that had taken place just a couple of weeks prior to this performance. Was at this concert and it was so powerful as John met with an audience grieving for their country.
IT IS AN UTTERLY STUNNING TRIBUTE TO OUR PEOPLE HERE WHOSE LIVES WERE LOST, AND WHOSE WORLDS AMONGST THE WOUNDED HAVE BEEN FOREVER CHANGED.
@@terrytay1774 Right, because the wise & informed understand that grieving is a zero-sum game. (/sarcasm)
Light out of the darkness
I never knew I needed this until now.
Praise God! Lord, keep him in the light!!!
Thank you for posting.
My mum's favorite hymnal. ☺️
Thank you John Mayer.
🙏🙏🙏
How great Thou Art:
O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder
Consider all
the worlds Thy Hands have made
I see the stars,
I hear the rolling thunder
Thy power throughout
the universe displayed
Then sings my soul,
my Saviour God, to Thee
How great Thou art,
how great Thou art
Then sings my soul,
my Saviour God, to Thee
How great Thou art,
how great Thou art
And when I think of God,
His Son not sparing
Sent Him to die,
I scarce can take it in
That on the Cross,
my burden gladly bearing
He bled and died
to take away my sin
Then sings my soul,
my Saviour God, to Thee
How great Thou art,
how great Thou art
Then sings my soul,
my Saviour God, to Thee
How great Thou art,
how great Thou art
When Christ shall come
with shout of acclamation
And lead me home,
what joy shall fill my heart
Then I shall bow
with humble adoration
And then proclaim,
my God, how great Thou art
Then sings my soul,
my Saviour God, to Thee
How great Thou art,
how great Thou art
Then sings my soul,
my Saviour God, to Thee
How great Thou art,
how great Thou art
🙏🙏🙏
God Bless you!
@@johnakridge3846 God bless you too. Greetings from Thailand 🇹🇭🙏😊
@@vj_salud beautiful comment
@@rebeccafry3575Thankyou. God's love be with you wherever you go. 😊
When the girl started singing in the native tongue with such passion it was so so so amazing. She needs a record deal
The female singer (wish I knew her name) was singing initially by herself in Māori language. For a tiny country of 5million, New zealand has an abundance of brilliant Māori and islander singers. Strong foundation of learning music, harmonies etc, singing in church.
@@seabreeze3906 her name is Bella Kalolo 💕
How special this would have been to witness live... A pity of course that it was done to honour such tragic circumstances
I love John Mayer and seeing this as a Christian made my heart jump! I'm so praying his talents continue to exalt Jesus in his life and in turn Jesus use him wonderfully so much so it causes jealousy for others who used to know Jesus to come back home! Praise God John! Mount up radically!
This made me cry. I just just sang this at my church. John Is one of my favorite.
Ahh this song reminds me of the days before my family moved from NZ. At the family gatherings, we would sing this and truely feel free in that great land. Gob bless everyone and praying for chirstchurch❤
Glory be to GOD!!!
Wow- chills. The Spirit was moving in John & in that place. 🖤🖤🖤
Wow! I’m moved to tears. It was my grandpa’s favourite liturgical song.
It’s his birthday today.
Thanks for posting this 🙏🏻
Jamie Payet Music thanks for sharing that :-)
So happy to see he's grown up. This dude is awesome.
Waaaaaaaaittttttt........whaaaaaaaaat???!! What galaxy am I in?!?!? Thank you Jesus!!!!!!!!
Praise God! Welcome, John Mayer! So happy to see this from him.
We need a studio version
Great to see that John is singing this classic worship song. 💞
To some this may just be a song. Music. Well written lyrics. BUT what is being said is soooo powerful in the spiritual world! God will and can use whoever He wants and when He wants. That is why He is God. May these words penetrate the souls of many!
Was humming this to my mom in the morning of the day she passed away in the hospital, Good Friday, April 6, 2012. Tomorrow marks 7 years ago,when we said "tot ziens"
Goodbye, until we meet again ❤
Deborah De Groot~ I love thst you were there for your Mother in such a way.
My Mother passed 3yrs ago, and she was a fan of this hymn too. May God be with you. 🌷
@@michellerjackson5776and with you also :)
Didn't think it was possible for me to love JM more than I do, but this did it.
If someone like John Mayer was in the Christian music industry, that’d be a game changer. One of the greatest guitar players of all time in an industry full of G’s and D’s. Not saying that’s bad, but we need some variety.
Kn hell how good,especially the haka,I’m crying right now miss my home land ❤️❤️❤️
I hearted u so much. Let God be the glory...
Johnny never ceases to amaze. What a soul.
All glory to God whose ways are higher than our ways.
I was at this concert,up the front ..a very proud kiwi here what a way to start a concert,John Mayer you the man ♥️
Such a lovely thing to see. Sending so much love and prayers to the hurting in NZ ❤️❤️
so sweet - praise God for His Son♥️
So beautiful! Love John Mayer♥️🌹.
Simply. ........awesome. ....all praise to our risen Saviour Jesus Christ.
Much respect to John for this song
Praise God!
John, give your life to Christ and use the gift He’s given you for His glory. You will never be fulfilled otherwise.
Thank you John Mayer for this. I sing this song daily,helps me feel close to my grandmother.
“Signs & Wonders” of the Times we’re living in .✨🌿😎💐
Just my favorite song, tears, tears, ...tears
J♥️HN MAYER. You touched so many with this gesture. L❤️VE YOU!!!
Thanks for recording this. This was powerful.
Andrew Chen no problem. I was just going to get the intro of John walking out and first song but then the Kapahaka group came out and I knew it was probably gonna be something special:-)
BEAUTIFUL ♥️ Left me speechless and in tears!
I have chills. You can’t help but feel the presence of the Lord as you listen to this beautiful rendition.
How Beautiful didn’t know John Did Gospel Music Beautiful he needs to do more. I love John♥️🌹♥️🙏🏽🕊
I'm Assuming this was a tribute to the victims of the New Zealand mosque shooting. Beautiful xx
Watching all the way from India Nagaland. . . I admire you alot john mayer... ❤
I have always loved John Mayer’s music and guitar playing. But as a Christian I have always prayed that secular musicians would come to the Lord Jesus. I hope this was sincere on his part.
Why do you have to "hope" for his sincerity? Christians are not to know other's heart nor to judge. Be like Jesus, you are not Jesus.
Ghost Ofhalloween I was clearly not judging his salvation. I was stating that I hope he sang this out of a sincere gesture and not done as just being instructed to. I never once in my comment said I was Jesus or was I judging him.
Ghost Ofhalloween Hoping is not judging, dude. Chill. It seems like you may be the one who is guilty of judging one’s intentions here.
Wow thank you so much John, you’re truly a beautiful soul and an awesome musician 👨🎤 NZ is touched truly very powerful 💪🇳🇿🎸
Never heard of John Mayer or this tribe but was my favorite version of How Great Thou art….really touching!
This made me cry so much i love him
God bless New Zealand, God bless John Mayer
Yes our Heavenly Father, awesome guys beautifully sang. Thank you and God bless
Love this! You can feel the holy spirit there..god can heal and he is alive! How great is thou art🕊✝️
Well done John well done... One of my favourite song
Wow, this is amazing!! My goosebumps had goosebumps! Love this hymn,🤙
not too shamed to admit I teared up on this one,,,man o man
Fantastic! We loved our visit to ChristChurch & New Zealand -- we hope to go back! John Mayer is incredible in leading this tribute!
Yaaaaaaas bella!!!
I need more of John Mayer singing this genre of music please 🙌🏼🎶😍