He sings of his land and his life. I saw his mother interviewed. She said " If you close your eyes and listen, you will know him". He has one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard. ❣️❣️
Thank you for showing respect by putting up the warning first ❤️. This song is haunting. Delta, who also performed this with him provided an explanation of what the song is about - suggest you find that video and watch it. It makes this performance even more powerful. The saddest tragedy is this is a beautiful person with so much to share who died too young. Way to many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders die too young.
Always gives me chills. His voice is breath taking. RIP you beautiful man. We are privileged to be able to listen to him for an eternity. Perfection ❣️
Thank you for your enthusiastic yet respectful response to his performance 🙂 I began tearing up before he even started singing. The anticipation of his voice just does that to you 😊
I saw this beautiful human being on his last tour. I sat with tears during this song because it reminds me of my late father. His voice physically penetrates you. It literally makes you feel like you vibrate with his vibrato! He was pure magic and it’s sad that he was taken from the world so young! Thanks for your beautiful reaction!
I'm crying...... his voice.... the passion, emotion etc........ I do not know the language.... but it doesn't matter...... just like food and dance..... music is the universal language..... you just FEEL it......
Thank you for the warning at the start of the video, appreciate the respect for culture. My sister had him over at her place playing guitar once. So beautiful his song and voice. I used to go to Galiwinku for work now and then, always loved my visits there.
Thank you so much! More people should know of him. I was lucky enough to see him live a few years back, and it was simply transformative. He has several solo albums and also collaborated with numerous musicians (he did a duet with Paul Kelly, singing Amazing Grace - Kelly singing in English, Dr G in Yolngu), and his final album, Djarimerri, is a masterpiece, blending traditional chants and ceremony songs with contemporary minimalist orchestral arrangements. There is a documentary about him made just before his death which is well worth watching.
I am an immigrant from Wales although I have lived here most of my life. I can hear the country in Gurrumuls voice. To me it’s like the Treorchy male voice choir who sing with the country in their voice.
This is incredibly beautiful! I never tire of hearing it! 😌😪 Delta Goodrem performed this with him on "The Voice" Australia, in perfect harmony! 🤗 (Please check out: Isaiah Firebrace, a modern Aboriginal singer/songwriter! There is a video out of him performing with the Maori singer Stan Walker in their native languages, amazing! 👍)
You can't listen to Gurrumul without a lump in your throat or tear in your eye. The soul of that sound is coming from the dawn of humanity. He was to good for us.
If Archie and youthu Yindi brought politics to the front, Gurrumul brought life, love, culture, ancestors, family and spirit forward. His aunty said it best, 'if Gurrumul's songs bring tears to your eyes then it's speaking to your spirit'.
Much respect for putting the warning at the start of the video. It's something not everyone thinks about. I was lucky enough to see him several times as i was involved with the music scene in the Top End here. His bass player was Michael Hohnen who was co-founder and creative director of Skinnyfish Music the local label that signed and recorded Dr Gs albums here in Darwin.
Yaama maliyaa. Dr G came from disadvantage and with his gift, perseverance and a sh&% ton of hard work broke into the White Man's world. Singing in language, keeping the dream, spirit and culture alive.
Thankyou for the beautiful respect that you have shown to this performance. You get it. Geoffrey was brilliant and it just highlights the tragedy that the indigenous suffer from higher rates of disease and illness and often die far too soon. I am glad that I and many others recommended this performance knowing that you would be both taken away and respectful.
I feel ya mate, this song makes me cry every time I hear it. It is just plain beautiful. I reckon you'd love Kasey Chambers cover of Eminems Lose Yourself, raw emotion and also gives you the chills.
His music is amazing so nice and relaxing. Another aboriginal artist you should checkout is troy cassar daley singing my gumbayggir skies and Shadows on the hill
If you think his guitar playing looked a bit wierd its because he was born blind and self taught. And left handed. So instead of turning the guitare around and restringing it so the the low strings are on top and the higher strings at the bottom. He just figured out how to play it upside down. Amazing. He also played drums and keyboards. RIP.
Good on ya mate ! Lovely Comments ! Thank U So much ,but I am Sure We Aussies love this man So much ! Just Artistry ,beauty & Divine Music from within ! God bless Him ,Forever !
Amazing and breathtaking ❤ I am not an indigenous Australian, but I sincerely respect their culture, their absolutely awesome music and the land we all live in. Thank you Matt for showcasing Aussie indigenous music and artistry to the world. ❤
He sings of country, where he comes from is a tropical paradise, where the warm bay breeze passes over your soul, where the love and connection to family is overwhelming and the crack and snap of the camp fire delivers aromas of Eucalyptus perfumes and where history is shared of the Bayini.
I also love him singing duet with Delta Goodrum in which they sing Bayini with Delta singing an English part as well as Aboriginal. Also incredible is his duet with Paul Kelly singing Amazing Grace in which Gurrumul sings it in Aboriginal, while Kelly sings English. Aboriginal music has benefited from the original Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander radio station started in Townsville in 1972, and now there are around 130 Aboriginal community radio stations around the nation, some big, and some small. Glad you have discovered the incredible sounds of modern indigenous music, and use this taste to explore further. Australia has been producing great music from all cultures for a long time, but most of the world is only waking up to Australian musical treasures relatively recently.
Thank you for sharing this. Just so you and viewers know, the fastest extinct languages in the world are from the first nations people of Australia. There are aboriginal communities that only have a handful of people who can speak their language from their clan/group. These performances are special.
You really one of my favourites 💕 you always try to understand and empathise and I appreciate you for it 🙏 and you listen to your fans suggestions which is also nice lol
Yeah it's beautiful. Really special. It's just such a tragedy that the people like this that do things so well, those that unite us, as opposed to those that divide us, are seemingly always lost to us so quickly. Lost before they could ever realize their potential, I don't mean their professional potential but their potential to bridge the divide.
He tears my heart out,NEVER EXPERIENCED ANYTHING LIKE IT,HE COULD GET PEOPLE OFF DRUGS,HE COULD DO ANYTHING,THE BEST DONT STAY FOR LONG SADLY,MY FATHER WAS AS SPIRITUAL AS THIS MAN AND HE DIED WHEN I WAS 28 AND IM 54 NOW,I NEVER STOP MISSING HIM MY DEAR DADDY❤❤❤❤
When Dr G performed at Apollo Bay Music Festival in the 2000s I saw him. He was performing in a marquis holding over one thousand people and you could have heard a pin drop they were so enthralled. Dr G was a special sort of performer.
I realize my finding your beautiful reaction comes a year later but this was so thoughtful and touching! If you haven't already, react to Delta Goodrem and Gurrumul (from The Voice Australia season 2) their duet of Bayani is beautiful and healing as well! Like this one, tears flow from the first note. Delta (an absolutely beautifully talented singer/songwriter in her own right) stated "it was the greatest single honor of her life to be asked to sing with Gurrumul" Enjoy and God Bless you!
I have seen him live in concert a few times. Even in the largest venue you can hear a pin drop while he sings. He captivates the whole audience and his voice travels through your body and into your soul . Deepest respect dear gurumul rip❤
I very much enjoy your Aussie reactions mate!. You are a very genuine good hearted fella. The interest and time you take and the respect you give is a pleasure mate!.👍 Thankyou, Zebedee from Oz. 👍👍
Matt, thank you so much for this video, and for your respectful analysis. Gurrumul was a treasure, and the world is less beautiful with his passing. Having enjoyed Wiyathul, you will surely enjoy Bapa, which is his tribute to his late father. th-cam.com/video/gyAa1-jOZpI/w-d-xo.html
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu - Wiyathul *English Translation*: Two scrub fowl crying out, looking for Guwalilna The calls like woman crying, looking for Murrurnawu The cries returning his mind to the jungles at Mutlwutjna Oh place Guwalilna, Warradika, Yumayna, m.m Oh the old man cries, from the drink Oh dad Kamba-Djunadjuna, home Mayan-naraka bright in his mind Oh my two mums, beloved mums, hold Ruypu Milinditj Oh my two mums, beloved mums, cry for the sacred spring Burarrapu Oh the place Guwalilna, Warradika, Yumayna, m.m *Djilawurr, the orange footed scrub fowl are family and relatives to the Gumatj Nation.
😂😂❤❤❤just amazing . miss didjeridoo. yeah it's the Pacifika melody. The World forgot how is reach the melanesian culture ! Aboriginal culture With Gurrumul performance it's so powerfull and he take you far away With his mystic song and voice to show the World how is beautiful our own culture that allmighty give us. So take care and sharing it with the World. Jah Bless Oceanian culture ❤❤❤❤❤ 9:26
What can I add to what has already been said. I have been a big fan of Dr G for a long time and miss him very much. Sting recognised his talent and did a duet with Dr G doing ' Every Breath You Take'. Sting sang in English and Dr G responded in Yolgnu (pronounced Yol - new). Another collaboration to look at is 'Gathu Mawula' with indigenous band Blue King Brown.
Most Aboriginal Australians can speak at least three languages. Many can speak more. They may not speak English, but they speak the languages of the people of the countries around them. ( When the white people arrived in Australia there were about 600 different language groups in Australia. Each with their own nations. )
I do believe, Matt that you are slowly but surely falling in love with Australia... You are welcome to make this place your home with your family anytime!
You might notice he is left-handed but he taught himself to play a guitar upside down. He said himself, being blind, he didn't know it should be the other way around.
He sings of his land and his life. I saw his mother interviewed. She said " If you close your eyes and listen, you will know him". He has one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard. ❣️❣️
Thank you for showing respect by putting up the warning first ❤️.
This song is haunting. Delta, who also performed this with him provided an explanation of what the song is about - suggest you find that video and watch it. It makes this performance even more powerful.
The saddest tragedy is this is a beautiful person with so much to share who died too young. Way to many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders die too young.
Yothu Yindi brought the politics to the fore... Gurrumul brought the spiritual to us...
The ‘spiritual’ is, always was, there, but G….. opened many non-Ab people’s ears to it.
There are none so deaf as those who will not listen. 🤍
Always gives me chills. His voice is breath taking. RIP you beautiful man. We are privileged to be able to listen to him for an eternity. Perfection ❣️
Thank you for your enthusiastic yet respectful response to his performance 🙂 I began tearing up before he even started singing. The anticipation of his voice just does that to you 😊
I saw this beautiful human being on his last tour. I sat with tears during this song because it reminds me of my late father. His voice physically penetrates you. It literally makes you feel like you vibrate with his vibrato! He was pure magic and it’s sad that he was taken from the world so young! Thanks for your beautiful reaction!
Almost in tears listening to this again. He had a beautiful voice.
I'm crying...... his voice.... the passion, emotion etc........ I do not know the language.... but it doesn't matter...... just like food and dance..... music is the universal language..... you just FEEL it......
Thank you for the warning at the start of the video, appreciate the respect for culture.
My sister had him over at her place playing guitar once.
So beautiful his song and voice.
I used to go to Galiwinku for work now and then, always loved my visits there.
Thank you so much! More people should know of him. I was lucky enough to see him live a few years back, and it was simply transformative. He has several solo albums and also collaborated with numerous musicians (he did a duet with Paul Kelly, singing Amazing Grace - Kelly singing in English, Dr G in Yolngu), and his final album, Djarimerri, is a masterpiece, blending traditional chants and ceremony songs with contemporary minimalist orchestral arrangements. There is a documentary about him made just before his death which is well worth watching.
Wow I wish I had the chance to see him live.
I am an immigrant from Wales although I have lived here most of my life. I can hear the country in Gurrumuls voice. To me it’s like the Treorchy male voice choir who sing with the country in their voice.
Well said. 🩷
This is incredibly beautiful! I never tire of hearing it! 😌😪 Delta Goodrem performed this with him on "The Voice" Australia, in perfect harmony! 🤗 (Please check out: Isaiah Firebrace, a modern Aboriginal singer/songwriter! There is a video out of him performing with the Maori singer Stan Walker in their native languages, amazing! 👍)
I also watched the video with Delta about that performance and her explanation of what this song is about. Such a sad tale.
Oh yes! Isaiah is amazing.
Isaiah also represented us in Eurovision
@@xxillicitxx Yes, I don't think he was confident enough there! He was overwhelmed a little! Good singer!
Watch all his videos. Listen to his songs. He is one of the most special Aussie Indigenous musicians of all time!!
You can't listen to Gurrumul without a lump in your throat or tear in your eye. The soul of that sound is coming from the dawn of humanity.
He was to good for us.
If Archie and youthu Yindi brought politics to the front, Gurrumul brought life, love, culture, ancestors, family and spirit forward. His aunty said it best, 'if Gurrumul's songs bring tears to your eyes then it's speaking to your spirit'.
Much respect for putting the warning at the start of the video. It's something not everyone thinks about. I was lucky enough to see him several times as i was involved with the music scene in the Top End here. His bass player was Michael Hohnen who was co-founder and creative director of Skinnyfish Music the local label that signed and recorded Dr Gs albums here in Darwin.
Yaama maliyaa. Dr G came from disadvantage and with his gift, perseverance and a sh&% ton of hard work broke into the White Man's world. Singing in language, keeping the dream, spirit and culture alive.
Land belonging to Aboriginal people ❤️💛🖤✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
The voice of an angel and that humming is just so beautifull. So man who great songs and demonstrates how music transcends language.
Gurrumul is the Prophet of Aboriginal Dream Time and all the experiences of Mother Earth. 🇦🇺
he and Delta Goodrum sang "bayini" another beautiful song. another artist to check out would be Archie Roach "Took the children away."
Thankyou for the beautiful respect that you have shown to this performance. You get it. Geoffrey was brilliant and it just highlights the tragedy that the indigenous suffer from higher rates of disease and illness and often die far too soon. I am glad that I and many others recommended this performance knowing that you would be both taken away and respectful.
I feel ya mate, this song makes me cry every time I hear it. It is just plain beautiful. I reckon you'd love Kasey Chambers cover of Eminems Lose Yourself, raw emotion and also gives you the chills.
I heard that the other day for the first time. Remarkable.
Such a beautiful artist. Thanks Matt for such a respectful and authentic reaction.
His music is amazing so nice and relaxing. Another aboriginal artist you should checkout is troy cassar daley singing my gumbayggir skies and Shadows on the hill
If you think his guitar playing looked a bit wierd its because he was born blind and self taught. And left handed. So instead of turning the guitare around and restringing it so the the low strings are on top and the higher strings at the bottom. He just figured out how to play it upside down. Amazing. He also played drums and keyboards. RIP.
Mat you smiling makes me smile as well. You are right, that was just beautiful. Thank you for sharing your joy with us
Good on ya mate !
Lovely Comments !
Thank U So much ,but I am Sure We Aussies love this man So much ! Just Artistry ,beauty & Divine Music from within !
God bless Him ,Forever !
Amazing and breathtaking ❤ I am not an indigenous Australian, but I sincerely respect their culture, their absolutely awesome music and the land we all live in. Thank you Matt for showcasing Aussie indigenous music and artistry to the world. ❤
I get emotional everytime I hear him sing.. another song for you is Bapa (beloved father I believe is the translation ) a must listen❤️
He sings of country, where he comes from is a tropical paradise, where the warm bay breeze passes over your soul, where the love and connection to family is overwhelming and the crack and snap of the camp fire delivers aromas of Eucalyptus perfumes and where history is shared of the Bayini.
I also love him singing duet with Delta Goodrum in which they sing Bayini with Delta singing an English part as well as Aboriginal.
Also incredible is his duet with Paul Kelly singing Amazing Grace in which Gurrumul sings it in Aboriginal, while Kelly sings English.
Aboriginal music has benefited from the original Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander radio station started in Townsville in 1972, and now there are around 130 Aboriginal community radio stations around the nation, some big, and some small.
Glad you have discovered the incredible sounds of modern indigenous music, and use this taste to explore further. Australia has been producing great music from all cultures for a long time, but most of the world is only waking up to Australian musical treasures relatively recently.
Thank you for sharing this. Just so you and viewers know, the fastest extinct languages in the world are from the first nations people of Australia. There are aboriginal communities that only have a handful of people who can speak their language from their clan/group. These performances are special.
When I first heard this I couldn’t stop crying.
The audience is not stunned, but silent out of respect.
You really one of my favourites 💕 you always try to understand and empathise and I appreciate you for it 🙏 and you listen to your fans suggestions which is also nice lol
Yeah it's beautiful. Really special. It's just such a tragedy that the people like this that do things so well, those that unite us, as opposed to those that divide us, are seemingly always lost to us so quickly. Lost before they could ever realize their potential, I don't mean their professional potential but their potential to bridge the divide.
Brings tears to my eyes every time, although I don't know the language, it's his beautiful voice.
He tears my heart out,NEVER EXPERIENCED ANYTHING LIKE IT,HE COULD GET PEOPLE OFF DRUGS,HE COULD DO ANYTHING,THE BEST DONT STAY FOR LONG SADLY,MY FATHER WAS AS SPIRITUAL AS THIS MAN AND HE DIED WHEN I WAS 28 AND IM 54 NOW,I NEVER STOP MISSING HIM MY DEAR DADDY❤❤❤❤
He was blind, but God gave him a special gift, and we thank him for sharing it with us.
It is a privilege to listen to his soul searching music.
This man is hypnotic and his voice is unforgettable.☮️
When Dr G performed at Apollo Bay Music Festival in the 2000s I saw him. He was performing in a marquis holding over one thousand people and you could have heard a pin drop they were so enthralled. Dr G was a special sort of performer.
He sings to your soul ❤
Another beauty by Geoffrey is 'Bapa'.
I always get covered in chills when I hear him sing ❤
Suprised he put the warning at the start. Suprised he knew to do that, shows he knows alot more than the usual fan of australia.
It was mentioned several times in the comments of the reaction to Treaty.
@@sherylthomson8088 never saw that one.
I realize my finding your beautiful reaction comes a year later but this was so thoughtful and touching! If you haven't already, react to Delta Goodrem and Gurrumul (from The Voice Australia season 2) their duet of Bayani is beautiful and healing as well! Like this one, tears flow from the first note. Delta (an absolutely beautifully talented singer/songwriter in her own right) stated "it was the greatest single honor of her life to be asked to sing with Gurrumul" Enjoy and God Bless you!
AMAZING AMAZING BEYOND HUMANITY
I love his voice… it speaks of our great land’s spirit……Even those of us who came with the convicts and have been here for generations feel it 💛💙
He wrote the song, and as far as can remember it is a tribute to his father and his passing away , and what it meant to him.
This is a beautiful reaction. You are so right, a song is about conveying emotion.
I have seen him live in concert a few times. Even in the largest venue you can hear a pin drop while he sings. He captivates the whole audience and his voice travels through your body and into your soul . Deepest respect dear gurumul rip❤
Exactly, his music transcends and breaks though all language barriers.
This is the most beautiful Australia ever written ❤❤❤.
I very much enjoy your Aussie reactions mate!.
You are a very genuine good hearted fella.
The interest and time you take and the respect you give is a pleasure mate!.👍
Thankyou,
Zebedee from Oz. 👍👍
Thank you 🙏🏽🖤💛♥️
I cry every time I listen to him the voice of an Angel which he must now be.
I sense the surrounding musicians feel privileged to be involved.
Gurrumul Yunupingu is inspirational.
A beautiful and amazing singer. May he be resting in peace
Matt, thank you so much for this video, and for your respectful analysis. Gurrumul was a treasure, and the world is less beautiful with his passing. Having enjoyed Wiyathul, you will surely enjoy Bapa, which is his tribute to his late father. th-cam.com/video/gyAa1-jOZpI/w-d-xo.html
I love that your interested breaks my heart 💕I feel this music I love the feeling in this music 😍👍
❤❤❤❤heart felt.... RIP Geoffrey 🙏
RIP DR G. Love his music.. Love his sole.
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu - Wiyathul
*English Translation*:
Two scrub fowl crying out, looking for Guwalilna
The calls like woman crying, looking for Murrurnawu
The cries returning his mind to the jungles at Mutlwutjna
Oh place Guwalilna, Warradika, Yumayna, m.m
Oh the old man cries, from the drink
Oh dad Kamba-Djunadjuna, home Mayan-naraka bright in his mind
Oh my two mums, beloved mums, hold Ruypu Milinditj
Oh my two mums, beloved mums, cry for the sacred spring Burarrapu
Oh the place Guwalilna, Warradika, Yumayna, m.m
*Djilawurr, the orange footed scrub fowl are family and relatives to the Gumatj Nation.
R.I.P gurrumul! And aboriginal legend👑! You should react to Gurrumul - Bapa live
😂😂❤❤❤just amazing . miss didjeridoo. yeah it's the Pacifika melody. The World forgot how is reach the melanesian culture ! Aboriginal culture With Gurrumul performance it's so powerfull and he take you far away With his mystic song and voice to show the World how is beautiful our own culture that allmighty give us. So take care and sharing it with the World. Jah Bless Oceanian culture ❤❤❤❤❤ 9:26
What can I add to what has already been said. I have been a big fan of Dr G for a long time and miss him very much. Sting recognised his talent and did a duet with Dr G doing ' Every Breath You Take'. Sting sang in English and Dr G responded in Yolgnu (pronounced Yol - new). Another collaboration to look at is 'Gathu Mawula' with indigenous band Blue King Brown.
Most Aboriginal Australians can speak at least three languages. Many can speak more. They may not speak English, but they speak the languages of the people of the countries around them. ( When the white people arrived in Australia there were about 600 different language groups in Australia. Each with their own nations. )
interesting reaction mate. i'm an aussie but only know about a dozen koori words but like you I have a fair grasp on what he is saying. amazing
Gurrumul was also born blind! He was amazing!
I do believe, Matt that you are slowly but surely falling in love with Australia...
You are welcome to make this place your home with your family anytime!
Shut up and listen to Gurramul sing the song. Talk after PLEASE
You should check out Baker Boy, he's a young Aboriginal man who raps in a mix of English and his traditional language
Thank you for bringing this very special young man to our attention. Can't understand he words but it still brought tears to my eyes. 😢
This is such a lovely reaction. It's true that music prevails language barriers. Gurrumul is singing in Yoŋgul
This is one of those songs that prevails the language barrier. Gurrumul is singing in Yolŋu Matha. This was such a lovely reaction. 🥰
Another respectful experience- he certainly was an extraordinary man .. thanks Mat
Bit late but there is a famous aboriginal painter Albert Namatjira well worth looking at. He does the most beautiful landscapes in water colours.
You might notice he is left-handed but he taught himself to play a guitar upside down. He said himself, being blind, he didn't know it should be the other way around.
Hi he’s not actually playing left handed, the guitar is upside down for a right handed player, such a beautiful and talented man 😘
To be respectful, you don’t say a passed First Nations person name best to refer to him as Dr G Yunupingu ❤
Thank you for reacting. Knew you would love Dr G.
Absolutely one of the most amazing voices of all time.
You notice that he plays the guitar upside down, because he’s blind, when he was young, he learned how to play by ear ❤
I'm pretty sure when I heard thos song he was with a band. But with all the string instruments, that was next level ❤ it.
You don't need to understand the words to understand this beautiful song.
great reaction, thanks for doing this. yes you can hear the spirit in the song, authentic - great word for our songs
He also sings it with Delta Goodrem they are so beautiful together
One of the oldest languages there mate your hearing
Thank you for your respect,m8
You are a good man 💕
Angel 😇 voice gurrumul yunupingu
He is amazing RIP.
This is simply stunning, pure
Brings a tear to your eyes.
Yep you got it. No words
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
He was one of a kind
Goosebumps EVERYTIME.......Bapa is my favourite