Every funeral I attended with when I was a child with my Grandmother, this was always the song that she lead and we sang when we sended them off. And then in 2015 my Grandmother passed away in mime and my sisters arms. And that time it was our turn to lead and sing it for her send off. I miss her every single day and her beautiful singing voice, love you Nana xo. Great cover guys
So poignant how you and your siblings gave your Nan the respect and sang to her before you all sent her off, she would've been there giving you all heaps of love and so proud she would've been too.
Today they buried my Aunty in NZ. Thanks for the video it helped mend a sad kiwi heart. Kia Ora Stan. Kia Ora te whanau. He mihi nui kia koutou. Kiwi in Oz.
Tia Kameta yeah it is, not long ago but my papa died weeks before Christmas, and we sang this song at his tangi which was one of the hardest thing my nan (his wife) to do cause she never left his side.
I love this sing, it reminds me of my dad who passed away 7 years ago, I was five and I wished I had more time to spend with him, I miss and love you dad ❤️❤️💗😘💞
This is the fkn best !!!!!!!!!!!! Love it. I can't explain how melancholy it makes me feel. An expatriot, living in Aus for the last thirty years. Beautiful. Thankyou.
This was my mother’s favourite version and I heard it a few times before she passed away and thank u guys for this she was in palative care for about 2 weeks and on her last day with us we played this for her (and she loved it) but the second the song had finished she took her last breath it still stays with me nearly 2 years later and I listen to it very often I thank u for this it will stay with me forever thank you so much for the memory I have of her last breath thank you
With so many people posting on TH-cam these days, this video could be severely under appreciated. What an amazing collective of vocal abilities shown here. As a Maori I get tingles every time cos I know the significance of the song. So beautiful.
The first time I saw this. It made me cry. They all have amazing voices. Not many people can make me cry, when I hear their voice sing. But the first line of the song brought me to tears. Amazing!
kia Ora, everytime I hear this song? take's back to my old loves past on..sweet voice's of memories back to our heart's beautiful an thank you so much honor & respect Ma Te Atua koe e maannaki xxx
Whakaaria mai Tou ripeka ki a Tiaho mai Ra roto i te po Hei kona au Titiro atu ai Ora, mate Hei au koe noho ai Whakaaria mai Tou ripeka ki au Tiaho mai Ra roto i te po Hei kona au Titior atu ai Ora, mate Hei au koe noho a
I love love love this, Iv shared this in memory of my Uncle Sonny, our newest Gaurdian Angel in the heavens. Thankyou for the emotiveness that eludes from these harmonies, touches my heart and brings tears to my eyes, A massive tribute.
WOW......your mum would have surely felt your love!! I surely did!! I just sat there staring at the screen for a few minutes!!! AMEN alright! Bless you all for sharing this beautiful song! xx
Thank you so very much for sharing this with us all.This was one of my mothers fav songs.This is the best n most heartfelt performance of this song that Ive ever seen.May God continue to pour his many blessings upon you all,n may he bless,guide,guard n protect every single one of ur hearts,families n ur homes.Thank you to all of you for truly blessing us all with ur beautiful n God-given voices.Rest In Love to ur beautiful loved one.Ofa Atu Fan In Bris-Aus. R.I.L to my mum Ielema Havea-Peu. MAR9 1939--NOV25 2016 Stay blessed n Have a nice day everyone.
Amen and thank you for keeping our 'loved ones' spirits alive with beauty, strength and music. From the Natives in the Pacific Northwest Coast, we raise our hands in thanks. Hayu Masi!!!
I have been typing and deleting for like 10 minutes now, I want to say something but its so hard to find the right words. This is so beautiful. sooo beautiful. soooooooooo beautiful. Thank you Lord for this whanau and for their ataahua voices. This is perfect. I love you all. wow. wow. wow xxx
All vocalists involved in this here dedication waiata absolutely took this rendition of whakaria mai to church, got goosebumps and all.....salute Stan, you the man cuzzy
this song is just so beautiful!! can never stop listening to it and it just has so much meaning to it! all you guys have such amazing voices and R.I.P to the wonderful mother!!!! AWESOME VOICES AND KIA KAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
my nan who has been gone for ten years+ used to always sing this song and wow you all do a beautiful waiata. kia kaha to you all. thank you for the wonderful ride down memory lane. Aatahua. the guy in the blue leather jacket stan and the red dress, stunning!!!
Everytime I hear Whakaaria mai my heart skips a beat because I have loved this song since I was a child and I still do but now I understand what I'm singing and it always brings me to tears due to the memories of all our loved ones
How great thou art. You are all beautiful. Singing it in Maori. Stan. You are gorgeous. I love that song. Thumps up. "Beautiful. "Beautiful." Beautiful"
THEY ALL HAVE AN WONDERFUL VOICE AND GREAT VERSION. LOVE UR GUYZ AMAZINGLY SMOOTH VOICE. LOVE THE EMOTIONS AND PUTTING YOUR GUYS HEART INTO IT AND THOUGHTS.TEARS COMING OUT😢😢😢😧😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😍😍😍😍😍😟😟😟😟😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😘😘😘😘😎😎😎😎
This song always remind me of my uncle that passed away in Tauranga, yous have a beautiful voices and amazing vocals Stan you're the man and you've been blessed with a beautiful family. Rest in peace and thank you for uploading this song...!! Beautiful xxx
A beautiful love song that should incite JOY as we look forward to an eternity with our loved ones. Open your hearts to the King Of Kings, The Lion of the tribe of Judah! My Lord and Saviour! Jesus Christ! Amen and Amen. To Live is Christ, to die is gain. Flawless rendition. One Love, Agape Love!
my uncle wants my sisters and i to sing this song at my cousins funeral......yeah i dont think we can nail it like these guys did lol but this will forever be my favorite.
Moe mai ra i roto i te ringa o to aatua Whaea.. To the singers you are absolutely amazing. I cant help but get teary eyed when Stan sings. Its hard hearing Whaakaria mai.
It is most purposeful during a dark or sad time. Can't sing whakaaria mai during a wedding, but there is a song from the coast that is called Whakaaria mai and is more suited for any occasion :) You can search "Maisey Rika -Whakaaria Mai"
It was written by a man on his death bed with tuberculosis. It wasnt meant to be a happy song. Ive heard it sang at weddings and 21sts before. Christenings.
Definitly talented whanau! Hands down "effortless"!! But lets not forget the one they sing of!, the giver of gifts, this song is about HIS greatness. JESUS CHRIST THE KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. BLESS YOUR NAME. Arohanui kia koutou.
This is one of my favourite renditions of any waiatta I have ever heard. It moves me to tears every time. Such Aroha. It’s beauty helps all others with grief. Such a beautiful gift from the Phillips whanau to the world. Kia ora. Arohanui
As a Tongan Ive always loved listening to Maori people sing different Waiatas. Beautiful. Love it.. Love to my Maoris Whanau !! Ofa atu
AlleyWayDreams do you know what the tongan version is called?
AlleyWayDreams same!
We are all beautiful! Praise and love! Mauriora!
Aroha, ofa atu and God bless @AlleyWayDreams 🙏🏽❤️
Hehe thats how I feel as Maori, whenever I hear a Tongan choirs❤❤❤ Amazing my tokouas, ofa atu e x
Every funeral I attended with when I was a child with my Grandmother, this was always the song that she lead and we sang when we sended them off. And then in 2015 my Grandmother passed away in mime and my sisters arms. And that time it was our turn to lead and sing it for her send off. I miss her every single day and her beautiful singing voice, love you Nana xo. Great cover guys
Your grandmother instilled in you an important value, celebrating life with a song that means so much to so many people. x
So poignant how you and your siblings gave your Nan the respect and sang to her before you all sent her off, she would've been there giving you all heaps of love and so proud she would've been too.
So amazing. That girl that hit that incredible high note at the end . Amazing ! SO much soul and power in that last note. nz has the best singers .
Stan walker has killer vocals
AMEN BROTHER!!!
Today they buried my Aunty in NZ. Thanks for the video it helped mend a sad kiwi heart. Kia Ora Stan. Kia Ora te whanau. He mihi nui kia koutou. Kiwi in Oz.
oh kia ore aroha fills my heart listenning to this song i love it
this song reminds me off my family that has passed on and yet i still miss them heaps and everytime i listen to this song it makes me cry
SAME
same same
Dude... I almost cried listening to this.
same lol
Alexandria Armstrong I think everyone does when this song is sung 😭 it's Mainly sung at a tangi (funeral)
Tia Kameta yeah it is, not long ago but my papa died weeks before Christmas, and we sang this song at his tangi which was one of the hardest thing my nan (his wife) to do cause she never left his side.
Alexandria Armstrong me too. Its soo good
Love this song especially the ending. That girl can sing
I love this sing, it reminds me of my dad who passed away 7 years ago, I was five and I wished I had more time to spend with him, I miss and love you dad ❤️❤️💗😘💞
same my mama and papa passed when I was 9 never actually got to meet them I wish I could really have more time
Quayeshia Rahiri sorry for ur lost
Sorry to hear that
Everyone was AMAZING but the girl at with the red dress and white cardigan gave me goosebumps from her first word !! AMAZING GUYS!
I couldn't agree with you more she was amazing loved her voice .. kept going back to her part .
Zenida Newport thats shavaugh-marie
Zenida Newport she is amazing . Kept playing her part too .
Nancy Winn the girls were realy good and the boyz were surperb but you should watch your attitude!!
its her sweet tone mixed with her controll and on point vibrato for me !
This is the fkn best !!!!!!!!!!!!
Love it.
I can't explain how melancholy it makes me feel.
An expatriot, living in Aus for the last thirty years. Beautiful. Thankyou.
Listening to this after Christchurch incident.. ❤❤ to god be the glory. We are all one❤❤
I'm living in Australia, listening to this makes me miss home so much.
This was my mother’s favourite version and I heard it a few times before she passed away and thank u guys for this she was in palative care for about 2 weeks and on her last day with us we played this for her (and she loved it) but the second the song had finished she took her last breath it still stays with me nearly 2 years later and I listen to it very often I thank u for this it will stay with me forever thank you so much for the memory I have of her last breath thank you
girls yes lovetoo boys girls back you from your money back you mum big 3mptoko
With so many people posting on TH-cam these days, this video could be severely under appreciated. What an amazing collective of vocal abilities shown here. As a Maori I get tingles every time cos I know the significance of the song. So beautiful.
I could listen to this over and over again. Beautiful. Just beautiful.
ive been coming to this post when i need to feel better for 6 years and when i need to show someone what SANGING is!
We sang this song at my uncles tangi he died on my b'day
:'(
i feel heart warmed when i hear this song and i love it
love you uncle
Firstly, sorry to the family for their loss... to the singers... Damn, damn, damn...That was beautiful!! Loved it much!!
The first time I saw this. It made me cry. They all have amazing voices. Not many people can make me cry, when I hear their voice sing. But the first line of the song brought me to tears. Amazing!
Ka mau te wehi koutou. He tino tinooooo ataahua!!!!!! Dayyum!!!!! Had the teary eyes going on here.
Powerful takes a lot to make this grown man shed a tear but that was beautiful thought about my family ive lost. I WILL REMEMBER THEM x
Awesum version, all have amazing voices, touched the heart, seriously love it.
R.I.P my beautiful nana, love you heaps xxx
Goose bumps. Man that was sick!!!!
Love this hymn, reminds me of my Nan.. absolutely beautiful
ohhhhhhhh same!!
kia Ora, everytime I hear this song? take's back to my old loves past on..sweet voice's of memories back to our heart's
beautiful an thank you so much honor & respect
Ma Te Atua koe e maannaki xxx
Whakaaria mai
Tou ripeka ki a
Tiaho mai
Ra roto i te po
Hei kona au
Titiro atu ai
Ora, mate
Hei au koe noho ai
Whakaaria mai
Tou ripeka ki au
Tiaho mai
Ra roto i te po
Hei kona au
Titior atu ai
Ora, mate
Hei au koe noho a
thank you soooo much
I love love love this, Iv shared this in memory of my Uncle Sonny, our newest Gaurdian Angel in the heavens. Thankyou for the emotiveness that eludes from these harmonies, touches my heart and brings tears to my eyes, A massive tribute.
WOW......your mum would have surely felt your love!!
I surely did!!
I just sat there staring at the screen for a few minutes!!! AMEN alright!
Bless you all for sharing this beautiful song! xx
halfway through 2017 and this song still eases the heart...makes me remember all those who have passed...
Ataahua! Truly beautiful, gives me goosebumps every time I listen to this xxx
Gave me the goose bumps and love this and want to thank you u all just beautiful whanau
Dayum!! that last lady can sing..good work guys
who still listening
2024?
@Zekiel 🙋🙋
Whakaaro pai e ki te whanau kei konei. Tihei, Mauri ora!
Zekiel nahh bro 2018 hahaha
Zekiel im still listening to it 2018
March 2018 Still Listening Amen
WOW!!!! JUST WOW!!!! These guys are amazingly blessed no doubt...you can just feel the love through the pure sound of their voices aye...love it
Thank you so very much for sharing this with us all.This was one of my mothers fav songs.This is the best n most heartfelt performance of this song that Ive ever seen.May God continue to pour his many blessings upon you all,n may he bless,guide,guard n protect every single one of ur hearts,families n ur homes.Thank you to all of you for truly blessing us all with ur beautiful n God-given voices.Rest In Love to ur beautiful loved one.Ofa Atu Fan In Bris-Aus.
R.I.L to my mum Ielema Havea-Peu.
MAR9 1939--NOV25 2016
Stay blessed n Have a nice day everyone.
Much No
Amen and thank you for keeping our 'loved ones' spirits alive with beauty, strength and music. From the Natives in the Pacific Northwest Coast, we raise our hands in thanks. Hayu Masi!!!
Spectacular. By far my favourite cover of this song ever. What a beautiful tribute to a lovely lady may she rest in peace. God bless
Beautiful voices just gorgeous. Young lady you sound wonderful
Miss home everytime i see this, nyce !
+EC Dilly where is this?
+Clemsonshawty it's in New Zealand
How great thou art! Stan Walker you are amazing!! What group of such talented Islanders. Please, Please record a gospel album... Can't stop crying.
I have seen this 100 times. So, powerful, yet graceful. The ending is superstar level! Stan... too much my bro! CHUR!
Omg I have never seen so much talent in one video??!!
I have been typing and deleting for like 10 minutes now, I want to say something but its so hard to find the right words. This is so beautiful. sooo beautiful. soooooooooo beautiful.
Thank you Lord for this whanau and for their ataahua voices. This is perfect. I love you all. wow. wow. wow xxx
All vocalists involved in this here dedication waiata absolutely took this rendition of whakaria mai to church, got goosebumps and all.....salute Stan, you the man cuzzy
this song is just so beautiful!! can never stop listening to it and it just has so much meaning to it! all you guys have such amazing voices and R.I.P to the wonderful mother!!!!
AWESOME VOICES AND KIA KAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
my nan who has been gone for ten years+ used to always sing this song and wow you all do a beautiful waiata. kia kaha to you all. thank you for the wonderful ride down memory lane. Aatahua. the guy in the blue leather jacket stan and the red dress, stunning!!!
Love this song, Stan Walker your voice is beautiful.
I love this video so much. This tops off every video that i have seen in my life time. I love the voices so much x
Everytime I hear Whakaaria mai my heart skips a beat because I have loved this song since I was a child and I still do but now I understand what I'm singing and it always brings me to tears due to the memories of all our loved ones
How great thou art. You are all beautiful. Singing it in Maori.
Stan. You are gorgeous. I love that song. Thumps up.
"Beautiful. "Beautiful." Beautiful"
Omg.... Loved this.... You guys are AMAZING!!!! God Bless❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😊💯
faaaarrrrrkkiinnnn beeeaaauutifuulll
This never gets old all amazing singers in their own individual ways wow!
THEY ALL HAVE AN WONDERFUL VOICE AND GREAT VERSION. LOVE UR GUYZ AMAZINGLY SMOOTH VOICE. LOVE THE EMOTIONS AND PUTTING YOUR GUYS HEART INTO IT AND THOUGHTS.TEARS COMING OUT😢😢😢😧😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😍😍😍😍😍😟😟😟😟😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😘😘😘😘😎😎😎😎
This is How Great Thou art - A Christian Hymn . Beautiful, God Bless you.
It's been 3 years and I have never even seen this..... love you Aunty Audrey
This song always remind me of my uncle that passed away in Tauranga, yous have a beautiful voices and amazing vocals Stan you're the man and you've been blessed with a beautiful family.
Rest in peace and thank you for uploading this song...!!
Beautiful xxx
I miss so much New Zealand becuz of that T.T best kind people on earth, good on ya'all
And fuck hell yeah they can sing!
NZ Loves you too bro
haha
Amazing Voices & Such A Beautiful Song To Sing, She's At Peace & In A Better Place. Remain Blessed Folks
Oh snap rocking that AAMU hoodie I'm so freaking hyped to see my school but this song is beautiful also.
Omg u guys made me shiver those voices are so strong, loved it more please..
A very talented bunch. Thank you for sharing -- really feeling the love for Audrey
A beautiful love song that should incite JOY as we look forward to an eternity with our loved ones. Open your hearts to the King Of Kings, The Lion of the tribe of Judah! My Lord and Saviour! Jesus Christ! Amen and Amen. To Live is Christ, to die is gain. Flawless rendition. One Love, Agape Love!
Stan, I have always loved the way you emote.
There is never any doubt about your commitment to every word you sing.
Crazy good whanau !!!!
my uncle wants my sisters and i to sing this song at my cousins funeral......yeah i dont think we can nail it like these guys did lol but this will forever be my favorite.
There’s a Samoan church hymn sung to this rhythm. Love how our pacific people have our ties through dance, songs and culture.
It’s derived from an English hymn
Damn, every voice on point. Especially that last chick.
Moe mai ra i roto i te ringa o to aatua Whaea.. To the singers you are absolutely amazing. I cant help but get teary eyed when Stan sings. Its hard hearing Whaakaria mai.
Makes me cry everytime I watch this. Respect.
hard to love this song only hear it when someone dies.
tm eafd yup 😔
Show
your cross to me.
Let it shine
there in the darkness.
To there I
will be looking.
In life, in death,
let me rest in thee.
It is most purposeful during a dark or sad time. Can't sing whakaaria mai during a wedding, but there is a song from the coast that is called Whakaaria mai and is more suited for any occasion :)
You can search "Maisey Rika -Whakaaria Mai"
It was written by a man on his death bed with tuberculosis. It wasnt meant to be a happy song. Ive heard it sang at weddings and 21sts before. Christenings.
my god how great thou art the girl voice is beautiful i love her voice i keep playing it over and over again
You guys from around the pacific singing together is wicked cool and the passion in your voices gets me every time I listen to it, Chur
This is so POWERFUL. Thanks for sharing…
I just lost my mum in may this year. I miss her so much. Love this song so much. Love you mum 😭😭😭
To live is Christ, to die is gain
wow amen n praise the Lord!!!!
dat brought tears to my eyes BEAUTIFUL God bless all ya
Still listening in 2020 this song helps me with the loss of my dad this year 😥
watched it a million times and it still blows me away
I doubt you watched it a million times considering this video only has (at the time of writing this comment) 500k or so views. You bolo head.
ATTAAHUA ! I cry every time I hear this Song grew up listening to it at Every single Tangi.
Definitly talented whanau! Hands down "effortless"!! But lets not forget the one they sing of!, the giver of gifts, this song is about HIS greatness. JESUS CHRIST THE KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. BLESS YOUR NAME. Arohanui kia koutou.
this song always reminds me of Tangi's - sweet and sad farewell song.........absolutely beautiful job well done from every single angel on this clip x
This Song Reminds Me Of My Nan who Passed Last Month Love You Nanny Hayley
Jesus! So much talent in one room! Goosebumps throughout the whole video! (Angel Tupai killing that closing by the way! Saaaang!) 🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽
miss home every time I hear this. Much love perth
wow angel cuzz ur voice !! mean azz loving the mixture of voices
This is one of my favourite renditions of any waiatta I have ever heard. It moves me to tears every time. Such Aroha. It’s beauty helps all others with grief. Such a beautiful gift from the Phillips whanau to the world. Kia ora. Arohanui
amazing so in luv wit there voice
classic kiwi Maori song much love we love his song and this version
Still great to hear with a lot of feeling, great from another mosie from WA, Chur
I love this song Stan Walker sings this song in such an awesome way
That strumming from Vince...needs recognition love this version of this song
He is great! And heard your praise! Awesome.
WOW! Everyone was AMAZING!
Sing always makes me cry. All the tangi I go to 😢😢 rest easy to all my loved ones and past friends and family ❤this song always hits different 💔
What a beautiful tribute to an amazing lady
sooo beautiful my mother always sings and listenscto it all day everyday sooo lovely💞💞💞💞💞
Oh what a beautiful traditional songs...
Respect to all of you! 🌹🎼🎶🎵🎤 💜
One word, "AMAZING!"
this never gets old! love it