I spent my high School years in Hawaii and have always loved this song. I now live in South Carolina. Several years ago I was at work-I'm a nurse, and I had an elderly patient who was visiting her family. She was from Hawaii and really didn't have a lot to say. I played this video/song for her and she began to sing. we both had tears streaming down our faces. One of the best moments I have had as a nurse.
As I sit in a steel mill in Gary, Indiana this song just took me back to Hanauma Bay at 5am on a Sunday morning. I spent my formative years in Hawaii and I fear to be loosing the spirit. Aloha everyone 🤙
Every time that I go to a Hawaiian function, they always end it with a giant circle holding hands and singing this song, A lot of the Hawaiians with tears in their eyes. In person, it is beautiful.
Im Hawaiian Kanaka Maoli, l reside on the mainland, will be back home soon. These songs keep my sprirts up. My parents, aunties and uncles are gone , but im lucky to have my brothers and 1st ans d 2nd cousins still back home, mostly, Oahu. Maui, and the Big Island, alls good, thanks to God.
I playedthis song at my wifes celebration of life biding her farewell. Alk the people attended joined hands and at the end raise their hands biding her farewell. It was so spiritual.
I remember sitting and listening to this song on Sundays when my dad would put my mom's records on and it was like God had his hands on our hearts to make us feel safe & calm. I so miss those days! Thank you so much for this.
I agree with you 100% . I"m african american and i love almost every type of music .but this is at of the top of my list because of the harmony and the meaning behind the words so wonderful.
@@catherineortiz907I'm Caucasian and love an array of music types but the Hawaiian songs have pierced my heart since the 80s when heard for first time. I don't understand one word but it all resonates and usually makes me cry.
Born and raised in Hawaii. North shore. I remember my mom who grew up in Wailua and Haleiwa playing the ukulele to my brother and me as kids in the living room. She passed away in 2019, is buried in punchbowl with my brother and sister. My other brothers ashes were released in Waimea Bay. I cried listening to this, was very touching.
I used to take care of grandmas with Alzheimer's, and as part of the disease, one of them was prone to fits of paranoia, hostility, and fear. She was having one of those fits when I turned on the TV, and at the end of the Japanese lantern ceremony they were playing this song. It's like a light came on in her face. She KNEW this song, and she started humming, then singing, then got up and started dancing hula. She went from angry, confused and afraid, to excited and young again. The power of music, especially in elderly patients with dementia, is so beautiful to see. She was able to end that night peacefully, and went to bed contented for the next few hours.
Thank you so much for sharing your testimony. I'm sure music has healing effects. Especially this song which is close to your grandmother's heart and come to think of it I too get rather emotional over it. Wonderful. MAHALO ;-)
Wow you just described my grandma. She is in a nursing home in Hawaii with Alzheimer's. She is the same way. On her worst days if the radio goes on she just starts singing and singing along with the Hawaiian music.
Seeing this made me feel proud to be born and raised in the islands. Brought tears to my eyes. Mahalo to all the artists, Keiki, and PFC for creating this piece of art
I remember singing this is high school and you held hands and looked at your brothers and sisters and Hawaiian or not, at that moment you were all children from the same family.
I was born and raised in Maui and this song means alot to me when I listen to it, I’m not Hawaiian but I’ll always remember my Kumu telling me a story about this song. My school singing it together at may day, never forget the times. But in present time my heart breaks due to losing the historic town Lahaina because of a brush fire, not only that we have lost many family members and people. I’m disappointed in the tourists for still swimming in the same waters people drowned in trying to escape from the fire, now I will never forget this song as I hear people singing it in sadness because their homes were burned down and families are missing or dead. I want people to know how much this hurts us. Native Hawaiians are dying and many tourists have no sympathy for them, if you’re planning to fly to maui just for a tour please donate your ticket instead, and fly somewhere else.
I'm from the mainland, my late Aunt & Uncle lived in Hawaii, they loved it. I'm so sorry for all the loss of lives& homes, businesses. The tourist did show such disespect, I'm sorry. God bless and be with you all💔😭🙏❤️
I lived in Hawaii for a year and it was the most memorable time of my life! The beauty extends beyond it's nature and into it's people. So warm and welcoming. I feel so grounded and one with nature when I think of the respect people out there have for their surroundings. Hawaii will forever have a piece of my heart !
This songs makes me cry....I can feel all the hawaian people is proud of their town. I wish I can go back to visit this beautiful place....I fell in love with my husband in Hawaii ...we were there many times in the 4 islands ,Hilo, La haina , Nawiliwili and Hilo..I wish I had the opportunity to go back and enjoy again.God bless Hawaii and its people
This fills me with so much pride. Anyone who feels this WILL cry. I learned this song in high school years ago. I just wish more artists joined this. There are so many awesome voices here. Some have passed but left an impact. Iz, may he rest in paradise, was one of the best. His loss left an impact and made so many cry. I could name so many but I’d still miss many so I’m not going to even make an attempt. HAWAII forever!
Living in Hawaii changed my life. When I hear this song I think of the beautiful people of Hawaii who were so kind to take me in as Ohana. Brings a tear to my eye every time. Mahalo nui.
Ia Orana ! A pure and magical moment of music ! Do you feel the MANA ? Close your eyes and travel across the pacific islands ! Nana Juste un grand merci pour ce moment de pure magie ! je ferme les yeux et j'entends le Pacifique gronder ......
I'm a firefighter with HFD, and part of the three dozen men who were sent to aid Maui FD last week. We worked alongside their firefighters, many of whom had lost family, friends, and homes in Lahaina. On the night before we were set to return to Oahu, we all held hands and sang this together-- no instruments, no drums, just our voices filling the fire training center. I've sung this song before, but after that night, it holds much more meaning to me.
@@zlatkokovach7862 they are disasters, please do not bring those conspiracies here. thank you, the people of lahaina have been hurt by such conspiracies, as they do not need them.
The most precious experience in my 66 years of life is to have been part of the Hawaii ohana for twenty years. Bless you for such an exquisite representation of the beautiful soul of the aina and its people. - Kawika o ka pakipika, over and out.
Just came across this video. I’m a Canadian who has been blessed to have spent many Christmases in Hawaii. I’ve never felt more at home anywhere else in the world, than I have in Hawaii. This song brings tears to my eyes. God bless Hawaii.
This was our church song that we sang back in the 70's. We are all one when it comes to being HAWAIIAN and being from here. Tears are flowing from my eyes too.
What a Beautiful song. My husband was born and raised on Ohau and left there when he joined the Army at the of 18. I have been to 4 Islands with him 4 times and 1 time just with my Sister-N-Law and couldn't get over the Aloha spirit there. My dream is to go back some day. Mahalo for this song and its production. Aloha Hawai'i.
I only lived in Wahiawa for 3 years, but am still homesick for my earthly paradise! This music is beautiful and brought back wonderful memories for me. Thank you for making it! Mahalo!
Aloha everyone who had a part in this mass production !!!!! I thank you from the bottom of my heart for educating all of us: whether native born in Hawaii, or foreign born and now live here, or visitors from other places. Yes , there's no place like Hawaii Nei !!! I was born and raised here . Finally , thank you to Playing For Change , Hawaii Aloha artists from all over who collaborated For Change. Robert S.J. Hu Aug. 26, 2020.
Lived in Honolulu when I when I was 9 and 10 years old...My father was stationed there as a Marine...this video and music gives me good memories straight to my heart...music never forgothen and so uniting...Dad got transfered on, but I was blessed to take the music with me still...Thanks for being able to shed good tears with heart felt music...
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Yeah I lived out there for five years from when I was 30 to 35 and I fell in love with the music the memories I have of Hawaii and music are priceless I tell people here in the mainland but they don't get it really the beauty of the place and the music and most of the people I was a haole
❤Lived on Oahu as a child before one high rise condominium and the tallest hotel was the Royal Hawaiian. Lived in Aiea. The most beautiful music I ever heard and will never forget. The Hawaiian people are so beautiful in their outlook on life and nature and they sing the most beautiful music on the planet. ❤
What a beautiful song .!!!The language is no barrier, You can feel the love of the hawaian people for their island and humanity .Love Hawaii and its culture .
i am going back to Hawaii very soon to see my parent's grave for the first time. The last time I went, was to see my dad pass away. This song will be played multiple times while I am there to remind me how blessed I am to have my family call Hawaii home. My 85 year old dad was born and died there, as well as my mom. Mahalo for this beautiful video to remind us all exactly what Hawaii means to us.
The last time I sung this song in a group was in 1989 when I moved away from Hawaii. We recently had a family reunion and at the end, we all sang. I couldn't finish as I brought down in tears as this this brings me home
You know how some words just roll off of the tongue? The whole Polynesian language just rolls off of the tongue. The most beautiful language in the world, bar none.
I know this comment is old but I would like to point out that the reason why Polynesian language "rolls" off the tongue is because it is a oral language meaning that the language was never written until Europeans introduce the alphabet and words to us.
So true, all of the comments. The difference in this music is because of the heart. Deep from the heart these words are sung and played. I was raised all my growing up years in Hawaii Nei. Though a little 7 year old from the mainland, Hawaii is the other half of who I am. Now 84, I too have tears listening. My Kailua classmate, Priscilla (Maile) Kinimaka, included this song on her CD she blessed me with years ago. Thank you all, who did so much coordinated work to get this presentation together.
I'm a 44 year old Hawaiian/Mexican man that loves his heavy metal music. But I love this song so much. I dont know any of the words but it always brings a tear to my eyes. I wish I was back in Hawaii right now just to hear my grandma sing this to me.
The legacy of Hawaii rests with the Kama'aina. I know of no better tribute to its legacy than this mele. In these times, most recently the past two weeks, the life lessons we teach to our children are everything. Be mindful of your children and the lessons you teach, push them to do their best, and never hold back on praising their efforts and correcting them when they need guidance. Mahalo nui for this reminder of that.
Absolutely one of the most beautiful songs I've ever had the experience to enjoy! Thank you to each and every one of these talented people of the most beautiful people in the world!
i can only say that you brought Hawai'i a little closer to me, now i can come to this song every time i feel lost, went to Hawai'i, fell in love with the sweetest man ever and with Maui where he lives. I'm counting the months to go back and hopefully stay forever, thank you so much, you truly moved me to tears, Mahalo
Aloha from Hawaii. ALOHA ist das Hawaiianische Wort fuer Willkommen, Liebe, Freundschaft und an den anderen denken. The ocean here is deep blue and aqua-white. The beautiful and wide view and the rocky sound of the breakers are balsam and "manna" for my soul.
Not a drop of Hawaiian blood in me, but this has turned out to be one of my most favorite songs, and I have learned quite a few of the words to this beautiful masterpiece.
I have been blessed to visit Hawaii a few times. Absolutely everything about the people, their spirit, their culture and their music is beautiful, in the truest sense of that word.
i cry. I'll never forget my Grandmother taking out to the countryside on O'ahu. there was a celebration. at the. conclution. Hawai'i Aloha played And she took my hand. at the end I asked my grandmother why she took my hand as we sang. she turned to me, and said. its the Hawaiian way. those words have thundered threw out the shoals of time for me. made me a good Hawaiian man and made me fiercely proud of my heritage.
I miss home so much!!!! I get GOOSEBUMPS and tearing every time I listen to it...now I’m a Transplant on the 9th Island of 702 & part time 858 San Diego,California. Hawai’i No Ka Oi!!!!!! 808 will ALWAYS be in my HEART a long with KID’S and now grown adults...they cry too when listening to it.
I am not hawaiian, and only managed to visit once, because a cousin lived there and had married a hawaiian. And for a few hours I visited (this was 45 years ago). His mother was a full-blooded Hawaiian, and I was able to talk to her for a few minutes. I will never forget it. As I left she told me, "remember, aloha mean love". Absolutely stunning. Yes I remember!
I am born & raised from Wahiawa Ohau Hawaii. Miss my island home love this song dearly. Came to tears as I listen to & watched it, but now I live in Brownsville TX. Hawaii is always home.
Aloha! Thank you so much for this beautiful song this morning. It has stirred this Texan's heart to the core. May God bless the peoples of Hawaii, today and forever more!!
The best song from Hawaii islands,many thanks I like it very much. I am from Hawaii islands 25 years living in Hawaii islands.four years in Maui island ,Kauai island about two years and Waikiki more than two years and the Big island of Hawaii, the best islands on the planet I would say. I wish you all the best. Aloha !
I'm not Hawaiian or have any roots from there (as far as I know), but I've lived in Hawai'i for a few months and I have never felt so at home anywhere else in the world. Your culture, your heritage, the incredible warmth you carry in your hearts just blows me away. I, by no means, mean to be disrespectful towards you culture or your people, but in my heart I feel like I'm one of you. Cincerely, Martin from Norway.
@@PETROLSCENTED I cannot say that it is a place 'like no other' but it definitely is a place that will become part of you, if you give it a chance. Farmers markets, food trucks, much else. For example, my friend and I found a Friday morning gathering at a Burger King (of all places) up Waianae (Oahu) and locals get together to sing- it is beautiful and inviting and pure aloha.
james townsend My dad was stationed at Pearl Harbor on the ship that made it out , I forgot the name, 1 week before the attack he got transferred to the Aleutian Islands . So he would have been lucky either way. My Dad visited Pearl Harbor many times and loved talking to the volunteers who survived the attack. We are or were lucky to be raised by the greatest generation.
Kia Ora my brothers and sisters of Hawaii. Thank you for this amazing song. Every time I hear this song, it brings tears to my eyes and warms my heart and soul. It reminds me of the many amazing holidays I have had in Hawaii and that special feeling I get every time I'm there of returning to the home of our ancestors. Thank you so much for been you, my brothers and sisters. May the Lord watch over you all and bring many blessings to you all! From your Maori brothers and sisters in Aotearoa, New Zealand (Land of the long white cloud).
Aloha from the Massachusetts. I miss Hawaii every time listen to this beautiful song. Love your Hawaiian Spirits and your cultures. Look forward to someday be able to call it our home. Mahalo my Ohana.
I felt the energy in my arms and hands and I felt the whole Spiritual all way around, WOW! The music reminds me and I appreciate more and more to share the Aloha with everyone that crosses my path, a smile, a hug, a blessing, and helping to make this place a beautiful place to call home forever. Aloha!! Beautiful video! I shared it with Ohana and friends in Las Vegas
It's so comforting to know that songs like this are made with so many beautiful locations and people that sing with so much emotion makes a grown man cry with pride even with all the bad events happening worldwide
I love this Song soooo much ♥️🌺🤟🫶🏻. As I Iayed in coma during three weeks, fighting for my life, my husband used to let me hear this song on my headphones. Every time I heard it my body was calming down. I didn’t know the song before but as I woke up, after this long fight, I was able to sing it. 🎶🎵 It was such an amazing feeling. Thank you so much for this wonderful song. It will always be precious to me. My biggest wish today is to being able to play it on my ukulele. I will give my best. 🎶🎵🌺 I love you Hawaii 🌺🤟
We the original people of the land all of us natives have a deep connection to our homeland. The land was a gift to our people we were in trusted to care for all our relatives. From the two leged too the four leged creatures. Today we are standing up for your ancestors both human and non human. Because its time we heal our land. We have never left our land we have just forgotten it is our land. We are learning again who we are and who we must be. This song reminds of that one day the Kingdom of Hawaii will be free once again .
It's easy to understand how someone who visits the islands would not want to leave ... it is like the Eden God intended for all of us, in which to live !!
Embu das Artes, SP, Brasil. 23:48. Eu não entendo uma única palavra pronunciada mas a minha alma sente cada uma delas . O poder da música transpõe mesmo qualquer fronteira.😢😢😢. Obrigado amigos do Hawai.❤❤. Mais alguém assistindo ??
Just today I stated to my daughter about how the Hawaiian people had a King that ruled their land and their people and they lived in harmony with the land and the inhabitants and then other people came and took control of their land and their people. This song literally pulls at the heart strings and if the soul is in touch with the love of the people and the land there is no way a person won't have tears rolling down their cheeks. I have never been to Hawaii in this life, but someday I will make it there before I pass so that I can feel the love of their land and its people. God bless you all and thank you so much for a heartfelt song. Love and Light. Mahalo, Mahalo, Mahalo!
This song is beautiful beyond measure. My heart wants so much to have Hawai'i restored. The tears that spring to my eyes every time with this song are not mine alone. They are shared with every heart that loves Hawai'i.
Blesssssed!!! We are to be so unique in the world!. People all over the world follow our walk of life. We set the example of what it means to love each other! It is true within our heart unwillingly to people who strive for excellence. That’s us! IMUA!!!
Maikaʻi, especially those beautiful keiki. Some artists have already passed to the realm of our kūpuna, including Malani Bilyeu, Palani Vaughn, and Cyril Pahinui. Itʻs wonderful to see and hear them again.
Had the pleasure of visiting hawaii several times and watching my kids grow and have fun in the water no we are retired we plan on going back soon to a beautiful place and remember the fun times our family had
Such a beautiful song. Brings such peace in my mind and love in my heart. Don't know why I feel such connectiin to the Polynesian people. I'm filipino BTW
My father was born n aiea n 1928 n worked on Ford island n 41 n enlisted n the army n 43 with 442 go for broke he would tell me stories n I have great respect for the men who gave their all.love u Dad Joseph Pinero u r sadly missed n by many never forgotten
I spent my high School years in Hawaii and have always loved this song. I now live in South Carolina. Several years ago I was at work-I'm a nurse, and I had an elderly patient who was visiting her family. She was from Hawaii and really didn't have a lot to say. I played this video/song for her and she began to sing. we both had tears streaming down our faces. One of the best moments I have had as a nurse.
A ja pierwszy raz usłyszałam tę piosenkę . 😘
What a beautiful story. This song is recognized by everyone in Hawaii. As a part Hawaiian I'm so proud of my people. Mahalo for sharing your story.
Such a blessing! God has you at that very spot just for that Aunty. Very beautiful account you had and will forever remember.
This is how you honor the elders. Mahalo for your love of the ohana.
As I sit in a steel mill in Gary, Indiana this song just took me back to Hanauma Bay at 5am on a Sunday morning. I spent my formative years in Hawaii and I fear to be loosing the spirit. Aloha everyone 🤙
Thank God someone is building in defense of this country including Hawaii U.S.A.
Im a truck driver working out of ohio ... this song makes me remember the aina and makes me miss home even more
Try not to lose it, instead be à new growth spreading it.
@@michaelcovan4792 I may be spreading it, hoping it catches on amongst the miserable crabasses around here
@@joshuaericilac homesickness is a dog. Then you have dreams of being home and you wake up and SHIT, I'M NOT THERE!
Every time that I go to a Hawaiian function, they always end it with a giant circle holding hands and singing this song, A lot of the Hawaiians with tears in their eyes. In person, it is beautiful.
Im Hawaiian Kanaka Maoli, l reside on the mainland, will be back home soon. These songs keep my sprirts up. My parents, aunties and uncles are gone , but im lucky to have my brothers and 1st ans d 2nd cousins still back home, mostly, Oahu. Maui, and the Big Island, alls good, thanks to God.
I am hoping that you have returned home and reap the mana from your devotion to your roots.
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I playedthis song at my wifes celebration of life biding her farewell. Alk the people attended joined hands and at the end raise their hands biding her farewell. It was so spiritual.
I remember sitting and listening to this song on Sundays when my dad would put my mom's records on and it was like God had his hands on our hearts to make us feel safe & calm. I so miss those days! Thank you so much for this.
this is what Sunday music should be...it hits the spot...your heart.
You can feel how proud these people are I'm Mexican and this is making me cry it's beautiful
I agree with you 100% . I"m african american and i love almost every type of music .but this is at of the top of my list because of the harmony and the meaning behind the words so wonderful.
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@@catherineortiz907I'm Caucasian and love an array of music types but the Hawaiian songs have pierced my heart since the 80s when heard for first time. I don't understand one word but it all resonates and usually makes me cry.
Born and raised in Hawaii. North shore. I remember my mom who grew up in Wailua and Haleiwa playing the ukulele to my brother and me as kids in the living room. She passed away in 2019, is buried in punchbowl with my brother and sister. My other brothers ashes were released in Waimea Bay. I cried listening to this, was very touching.
Got a lot of family through there 🤙🏼
I used to take care of grandmas with Alzheimer's, and as part of the disease, one of them was prone to fits of paranoia, hostility, and fear. She was having one of those fits when I turned on the TV, and at the end of the Japanese lantern ceremony they were playing this song.
It's like a light came on in her face. She KNEW this song, and she started humming, then singing, then got up and started dancing hula. She went from angry, confused and afraid, to excited and young again.
The power of music, especially in elderly patients with dementia, is so beautiful to see. She was able to end that night peacefully, and went to bed contented for the next few hours.
Thank you so much for that testimony!!! Amazing!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your testimony. I'm sure music has healing effects. Especially this song which is close to your grandmother's heart and come to think of it I too get rather emotional over it. Wonderful. MAHALO ;-)
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Wow you just described my grandma. She is in a nursing home in Hawaii with Alzheimer's. She is the same way. On her worst days if the radio goes on she just starts singing and singing along with the Hawaiian music.
Diego Gonzalez you have NO idea just how powerful music is.
Anyone born In Hawaii, Hawaiian or Non-Hawaiian will bring tears to one's eyes for the LOVE of our Hawaii Aina & Ohana!
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Ed Higa agree especially when we gotta move mainland reminisce the good times back home
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me and my mom would cry hearing this song #proudtobehawaiian
Seeing this made me feel proud to be born and raised in the islands. Brought tears to my eyes. Mahalo to all the artists, Keiki, and PFC for creating this piece of art
My wife not only sang along with this but she broke down in tears... powerful. We are from Maui born and raised and this hit us hard. Mahalo.
Thanks for the kind words!
Love song
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Jacky Chew `O Ia ka mea, i
Yes they are
Jacky Chew they are Polynesians
I remember singing this is high school and you held hands and looked at your brothers and sisters and Hawaiian or not, at that moment you were all children from the same family.
Kauai is my favorite. I was born on that beautiful land. Now at 90 l want to go back. I have good health. And Kauai keeps calling me.
I was born and raised in Maui and this song means alot to me when I listen to it, I’m not Hawaiian but I’ll always remember my Kumu telling me a story about this song. My school singing it together at may day, never forget the times.
But in present time my heart breaks due to losing the historic town Lahaina because of a brush fire, not only that we have lost many family members and people. I’m disappointed in the tourists for still swimming in the same waters people drowned in trying to escape from the fire, now I will never forget this song as I hear people singing it in sadness because their homes were burned down and families are missing or dead. I want people to know how much this hurts us. Native Hawaiians are dying and many tourists have no sympathy for them, if you’re planning to fly to maui just for a tour please donate your ticket instead, and fly somewhere else.
I'm from the mainland, my late Aunt & Uncle lived in Hawaii, they loved it. I'm so sorry for all the loss of lives& homes, businesses.
The tourist did show such disespect, I'm sorry. God bless and be with you all💔😭🙏❤️
Then you are Hawaiian. Hawaiian here is not a race but a HEART ❤! Hawaiian is heart.
it is both, however, for those who reach it in their heart, that is where they are purest on these islands@@RYDENROAM72
@@RYDENROAM72 Bye no. you wish its by heart but its not if their not kanaka. im hawaiian and thats not true
@@RYDENROAM72And Hawaiian is a race n culture so that was a bit disrespectful to think that.
As a Hawaiian, this makes me proud of my culture
Wished the lyrics are displayed on the screen or in description!!
You absolutely should be proud of such a wonderful culture and people! Wish you all the best and hope to see Hawaii free in my lifetime.
The most beautiful people on the planet. A big hug from Croatia 🇭🇷
Thank you to all the artists who made this. I'm not sure if I'm crying from homesickness or joy - maybe it's both. So very deeply moving.
We are also very home sick.
We thankful we can still our beautiful music. Missing home so much.
Ron
I lived in Hawaii for a year and it was the most memorable time of my life! The beauty extends beyond it's nature and into it's people. So warm and welcoming. I feel so grounded and one with nature when I think of the respect people out there have for their surroundings. Hawaii will forever have a piece of my heart !
The beauty of Humanity - all Hearts beating as one ! How touching and refreshing with all the darkness we can encounter. Just beautiful !!
As a polynesian, I can feel the spirit , love of the culture and love of mother's earth Havai❤Love this song
This songs makes me cry....I can feel all the hawaian people is proud of their town. I wish I can go back to visit this beautiful place....I fell in love with my husband in Hawaii ...we were there many times in the 4 islands ,Hilo, La haina , Nawiliwili and Hilo..I wish I had the opportunity to go back and enjoy again.God bless Hawaii and its people
This fills me with so much pride. Anyone who feels this WILL cry.
I learned this song in high school years ago.
I just wish more artists joined this. There are so many awesome voices here. Some have passed but left an impact. Iz, may he rest in paradise, was one of the best. His loss left an impact and made so many cry. I could name so many but I’d still miss many so I’m not going to even make an attempt.
HAWAII forever!
Uncle Palani has also passed. Sung great songs.
I lived on Oahu for 2 1/2 years. This song makes me homesick for that beautiful paradise. Hawaii...where Aloha is carried on the breath of the wind...
Living in Hawaii changed my life. When I hear this song I think of the beautiful people of Hawaii who were so kind to take me in as Ohana. Brings a tear to my eye every time. Mahalo nui.
Ia Orana ! A pure and magical moment of music ! Do you feel the MANA ? Close your eyes and travel across the pacific islands ! Nana
Juste un grand merci pour ce moment de pure magie ! je ferme les yeux et j'entends le Pacifique gronder ......
Even if you don't understand what they sing the song really strike your emotion. There is a power within this song that will move people's hearts.
…because it’s a religious song of rejoicing in God’s blessing upon the islands and the people.
Sim , é verdade.
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This song has been getting Hawaii through the recent disasters. #MauiStrong
I'm a firefighter with HFD, and part of the three dozen men who were sent to aid Maui FD last week. We worked alongside their firefighters, many of whom had lost family, friends, and homes in Lahaina. On the night before we were set to return to Oahu, we all held hands and sang this together-- no instruments, no drums, just our voices filling the fire training center. I've sung this song before, but after that night, it holds much more meaning to me.
more people watching this for maui
I was just saying we need a hanahou for our beloved Maui🙏🏽
While "disasters" in the larger sense of the word, let be honest and call them what they are - attacks. Free Hawaii!
@@zlatkokovach7862 they are disasters, please do not bring those conspiracies here. thank you, the people of lahaina have been hurt by such conspiracies, as they do not need them.
Some of the most Beautiful music ive ever heard. Didn't think I would, but I miss being there and hearing this beautiful music everyday on the radio.
The most precious experience in my 66 years of life is to have been part of the Hawaii ohana for twenty years. Bless you for such an exquisite representation of the beautiful soul of the aina and its people.
- Kawika o ka pakipika, over and out.
Just came across this video. I’m a Canadian who has been blessed to have spent many Christmases in Hawaii. I’ve never felt more at home anywhere else in the world, than I have in Hawaii. This song brings tears to my eyes. God bless Hawaii.
The Hawaiian families show the world what unconditional love is. Just beautiful!👍
This was our church song that we sang back in the 70's. We are all one when it comes to being HAWAIIAN and being from here. Tears are flowing from my eyes too.
They taught this song to us in our public elementary school too! Love it!
What a Beautiful song. My husband was born and raised on Ohau and left there when he joined the Army at the of 18.
I have been to 4 Islands with him 4 times and 1 time just with my Sister-N-Law and couldn't get over the Aloha spirit there.
My dream is to go back some day.
Mahalo for this song and its production.
Aloha Hawai'i.
Truly a connection to the human spirit: you don't need to understand the words to feel it!
I only lived in Wahiawa for 3 years, but am still homesick for my earthly paradise! This music is beautiful and brought back wonderful memories for me. Thank you for making it! Mahalo!
Aloha everyone who had a part in this mass production !!!!! I thank you from the bottom of my heart for educating all of us: whether native born in
Hawaii, or foreign born and now live here, or visitors from other places. Yes , there's no place like Hawaii Nei !!! I was born and raised here .
Finally , thank you to Playing For Change , Hawaii Aloha artists from all over who collaborated For Change. Robert S.J. Hu Aug. 26, 2020.
Lived in Honolulu when I when I was 9 and 10 years old...My father was stationed there as a Marine...this video and music gives me good memories straight to my heart...music never forgothen and so uniting...Dad got transfered on, but I was blessed to take the music with me still...Thanks for being able to shed good tears with heart felt music...
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Yeah I lived out there for five years from when I was 30 to 35 and I fell in love with the music the memories I have of Hawaii and music are priceless I tell people here in the mainland but they don't get it really the beauty of the place and the music and most of the people I was a haole
This hymn brings back to many memories. My heart aches listening to these beautiful voices.
❤Lived on Oahu as a child before one high rise condominium and the tallest hotel was the Royal Hawaiian. Lived in Aiea. The most beautiful music I ever heard and will never forget. The Hawaiian people are so beautiful in their outlook on life and nature and they sing the most beautiful music on the planet. ❤
4 years later and I still love this song. It's so beautiful and relaxing.
What a beautiful song .!!!The language is no barrier, You can feel the love of the hawaian people for their island and humanity .Love Hawaii and its culture .
i am going back to Hawaii very soon to see my parent's grave for the first time. The last time I went, was to see my dad pass away. This song will be played multiple times while I am there to remind me how blessed I am to have my family call Hawaii home. My 85 year old dad was born and died there, as well as my mom. Mahalo for this beautiful video to remind us all exactly what Hawaii means to us.
I was born and raised in my youth in Hawaii..... beautiful song which accompanies my most treasured memories- God Bless All!
The last time I sung this song in a group was in 1989 when I moved away from Hawaii. We recently had a family reunion and at the end, we all sang. I couldn't finish as I brought down in tears as this this brings me home
Love you Hawaii
Praying for you all
You know how some words just roll off of the tongue? The whole Polynesian language just rolls off of the tongue. The most beautiful language in the world, bar none.
captainandthelady listen to samoan music I would say it is the most flowing of the Polynesian languages
I know this comment is old but I would like to point out that the reason why Polynesian language "rolls" off the tongue is because it is a oral language meaning that the language was never written until Europeans introduce the alphabet and words to us.
You have obviously never heard of the Miyako language, quite possibly one of the best languages of all time.
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@@dalastkanakamaoli9058 I'm a hawaiian, I love all poly music this is just my opinion
So true, all of the comments. The difference in this music is because of the heart. Deep from the heart these words are sung and played. I was raised all my growing up years in Hawaii Nei. Though a little 7 year old from the mainland, Hawaii is the other half of who I am. Now 84, I too have tears listening. My Kailua classmate, Priscilla (Maile) Kinimaka, included this song on her CD she blessed me with years ago. Thank you all, who did so much coordinated work to get this presentation together.
So touching to see people sincere about teaching children to make the world a better place for all. Beautiful and touching project.
Yes #Aloha we need it now #Courage #Tulsi ty
I'm a 44 year old Hawaiian/Mexican man that loves his heavy metal music. But I love this song so much. I dont know any of the words but it always brings a tear to my eyes. I wish I was back in Hawaii right now just to hear my grandma sing this to me.
The legacy of Hawaii rests with the Kama'aina. I know of no better tribute to its legacy than this mele. In these times, most recently the past two weeks, the life lessons we teach to our children are everything. Be mindful of your children and the lessons you teach, push them to do their best, and never hold back on praising their efforts and correcting them when they need guidance. Mahalo nui for this reminder of that.
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Absolutely one of the most beautiful songs I've ever had the experience to enjoy! Thank you to each and every one of these talented people of the most beautiful people in the world!
i can only say that you brought Hawai'i a little closer to me, now i can come to this song every time i feel lost, went to Hawai'i, fell in love with the sweetest man ever and with Maui where he lives. I'm counting the months to go back and hopefully stay forever, thank you so much, you truly moved me to tears, Mahalo
Aloha from Hawaii. ALOHA ist das Hawaiianische Wort fuer Willkommen, Liebe, Freundschaft und an den anderen denken.
The ocean here is deep blue and aqua-white. The beautiful and wide view and the rocky sound of the breakers are balsam and "manna" for my soul.
You don't need to be Hawaiian to understand the lyrics. You can just feel the love from the song and I was literally in tears. Much love from Fiji✨💙
It doesn't get any more beautiful than this...I'm playing it over and over...Makes me happy. Mahalo
Not a drop of Hawaiian blood in me, but this has turned out to be one of my most favorite songs, and I have learned quite a few of the words to this beautiful masterpiece.
My adopted Tutu (grandparent) was full Hawaiian. I remember a few words.
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You dont have to be Hawaiian to love Hawaii...Aloha=love
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I have been blessed to visit Hawaii a few times. Absolutely everything about the people, their spirit, their culture and their music is beautiful, in the truest sense of that word.
i cry. I'll never forget my Grandmother taking out to the countryside on O'ahu. there was a celebration. at the. conclution. Hawai'i Aloha played And she took my hand. at the end I asked my grandmother why she took my hand as we sang. she turned to me, and said. its the Hawaiian way. those words have thundered threw out the shoals of time for me. made me a good Hawaiian man and made me fiercely proud of my heritage.
I miss home so much!!!! I get GOOSEBUMPS and tearing every time I listen to it...now I’m a Transplant on the 9th Island of 702 & part time 858 San Diego,California. Hawai’i No Ka Oi!!!!!! 808 will ALWAYS be in my HEART a long with KID’S and now grown adults...they cry too when listening to it.
I am not hawaiian, and only managed to visit once, because a cousin lived there and had married a hawaiian. And for a few hours I visited (this was 45 years ago). His mother was a full-blooded Hawaiian, and I was able to talk to her for a few minutes. I will never forget it. As I left she told me, "remember, aloha mean love". Absolutely stunning. Yes I remember!
I am born & raised from Wahiawa Ohau Hawaii. Miss my island home love this song dearly. Came to tears as I listen to & watched it, but now I live in Brownsville TX. Hawaii is always home.
🌿🌺medicine in its purest form. mahalo, hawai'i!! 🌺🌿
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The love Hawai'ian people have for their islands is evident and expressed so beautifully through their music.
Aloha! Thank you so much for this beautiful song this morning. It has stirred this Texan's heart to the core. May God bless the peoples of Hawaii, today and forever more!!
This might be my favorite video of all time. I wish I could sing and play with so much heart. These singers and musicians inspire me.
This is THE BEST, so much aloha for those that are stuck on the mainland... And so homesick. Mahalos!
The best song from Hawaii islands,many thanks I like it very much. I am from Hawaii islands 25 years living in Hawaii islands.four years in Maui island ,Kauai island about two years and Waikiki more than two years and the Big island of Hawaii, the best islands on the planet I would say. I wish you all the best. Aloha !
Sang along while tearing up. Such a powerful song...brings back memories from when I was in elementary and was taught all about the Hawaiian culture
I'm not Hawaiian or have any roots from there (as far as I know), but I've lived in Hawai'i for a few months and I have never felt so at home anywhere else in the world. Your culture, your heritage, the incredible warmth you carry in your hearts just blows me away.
I, by no means, mean to be disrespectful towards you culture or your people, but in my heart I feel like I'm one of you.
Cincerely, Martin from Norway.
We're happy to you apart of us
yes, hawaii is so diverse yet peaceful, i have to go there at least once in my lifetime!
@@PETROLSCENTED I cannot say that it is a place 'like no other' but it definitely is a place that will become part of you, if you give it a chance. Farmers markets, food trucks, much else.
For example, my friend and I found a Friday morning gathering at a Burger King (of all places) up Waianae (Oahu) and locals get together to sing- it is beautiful and inviting and pure aloha.
Me too, Martin. ALL Respect to Kanaka Maoli. (someone cutting onions?)
Ah nice to know welcome to our family even if your just distances away we are glad to have you :)
ABSOLUTELY Beautiful! Mom was born in Honolulu, 1923....dad was a Pearl Harbor survivor aboard the US Honolulu, go figure.
james townsend My dad was stationed at Pearl Harbor on the ship that made it out , I forgot the name, 1 week before the attack he got transferred to the Aleutian Islands . So he would have been lucky either way. My Dad visited Pearl Harbor many times and loved talking to the volunteers who survived the attack. We are or were lucky to be raised by the greatest generation.
Free hawai'i
#StandWithTulsi
@@Saidakine My Dad was stationed at Pearl Harbor & was transferred to the chain also, small world 🤙🏻
Kia Ora my brothers and sisters of Hawaii. Thank you for this amazing song. Every time I hear this song, it brings tears to my eyes and warms my heart and soul. It reminds me of the many amazing holidays I have had in Hawaii and that special feeling I get every time I'm there of returning to the home of our ancestors. Thank you so much for been you, my brothers and sisters. May the Lord watch over you all and bring many blessings to you all! From your Maori brothers and sisters in Aotearoa, New Zealand (Land of the long white cloud).
Aloha from the Massachusetts. I miss Hawaii every time listen to this beautiful song. Love your Hawaiian Spirits and your cultures. Look forward to someday be able to call it our home. Mahalo my Ohana.
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Braddah Iz got me hooked. Can't waite too meet him on the other side. ALOHA
I felt the energy in my arms and hands and I felt the whole Spiritual all way around, WOW! The music reminds me and I appreciate more and more to share the Aloha with everyone that crosses my path, a smile, a hug, a blessing, and helping to make this place a beautiful place to call home forever. Aloha!! Beautiful video! I shared it with Ohana and friends in Las Vegas
It's so comforting to know that songs like this are made with so many beautiful locations and people that sing with so much emotion makes a grown man cry with pride even with all the bad events happening worldwide
I love this Song soooo much ♥️🌺🤟🫶🏻. As I Iayed in coma during three weeks, fighting for my life, my husband used to let me hear this song on my headphones. Every time I heard it my body was calming down. I didn’t know the song before but as I woke up, after this long fight, I was able to sing it. 🎶🎵 It was such an amazing feeling. Thank you so much for this wonderful song. It will always be precious to me.
My biggest wish today is to being able to play it on my ukulele. I will give my best. 🎶🎵🌺 I love you Hawaii 🌺🤟
Bravo...love this song....Been staying in Oahu for 4 years... love this place so so much.....really miss it so much.. wish can go back again...
Played this at my grandfathers funeral today. Amazing song. Me ke aloha grandpa. Till we meet again.
We the original people of the land all of us natives have a deep connection to our homeland. The land was a gift to our people we were in trusted to care for all our relatives. From the two leged too the four leged creatures. Today we are standing up for your ancestors both human and non human. Because its time we heal our land. We have never left our land we have just forgotten it is our land. We are learning again who we are and who we must be. This song reminds of that one day the Kingdom of Hawaii will be free once again .
It's easy to understand how someone who visits the islands would not want to leave ... it is like the Eden God intended for all of us, in which to live !!
Embu das Artes, SP, Brasil. 23:48.
Eu não entendo uma única palavra pronunciada mas a minha alma sente cada uma delas . O poder da música transpõe mesmo qualquer fronteira.😢😢😢. Obrigado amigos do Hawai.❤❤. Mais alguém assistindo ??
Just today I stated to my daughter about how the Hawaiian people had a King that ruled their land and their people and they lived in harmony with the land and the inhabitants and then other people came and took control of their land and their people. This song literally pulls at the heart strings and if the soul is in touch with the love of the people and the land there is no way a person won't have tears rolling down their cheeks. I have never been to Hawaii in this life, but someday I will make it there before I pass so that I can feel the love of their land and its people. God bless you all and thank you so much for a heartfelt song. Love and Light. Mahalo, Mahalo, Mahalo!
This song is beautiful beyond measure. My heart wants so much to have Hawai'i restored. The tears that spring to my eyes every time with this song are not mine alone. They are shared with every heart that loves Hawai'i.
Nicely done Gentlemen! Enjoying the precisely timed instrumental rendition of the iconic song.
Listening in a loop in Orange Park, Florida, USA.
Aloha to all da people in da Hawaiian Islands my prayers to all especially to those from lahaina affected by the fire much love mauinokaoi
Prayers are very good, needed and welcome, but won't cut it. Criminal convictions, however, would.
Blesssssed!!! We are to be so unique in the world!. People all over the world follow our walk of life. We set the example of what it means to love each other! It is true within our heart unwillingly to people who strive for excellence. That’s us! IMUA!!!
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING I'VE HEARD ALL DAY. Hold my cocktail while I faint for a while.
is a transplant in WA State. love the music.
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LOL!!! I can picture you falling down!
Beautiful Song, First heard it 3 years ago while visiting friends in Hilo, love the People, Love the Land, Love The Culture So Blessed! Mahalo ❤
Maikaʻi, especially those beautiful keiki. Some artists have already passed to the realm of our kūpuna, including Malani Bilyeu, Palani Vaughn, and Cyril Pahinui. Itʻs wonderful to see and hear them again.
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Grato por suas palavras.
Saudações aqui do Brasil. 🇧🇷
It is: when you are not a Hawaiian, but it feels like you've always belonged there. Love, motivation and life! Thank you!
thank you thank you very much for capture and sharing the ALOHA SPIRIT. Mahalonui loa for al the Polynesian
A very touching and inspiring song. I can feel the Joy and Struggles of Island life culture. Greetings from the Philippines.
I just love the melody and harmonies of this song. Just beautiful.
Hello, where're you watching from? If you don't mind me asking.
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Good to hear from you.. I'm from jacksonville nc
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Perfect song to Hawaii! Huge from 🇧🇷
Beautiful song, beautiful voices, beautiful language, beautiful islands... beauty all around...
I get so emotional every time I watch this. Thank you.
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Had the pleasure of visiting hawaii several times and watching my kids grow and have fun in the water no we are retired we plan on going back soon to a beautiful place and remember the fun times our family had
Another winner! I have never regretted subscribing to your channel. How beautiful, how diverse, how wonderful our planet is!
gorgeous, makes me miss and grateful for my Dad and Dan's guitar playing. I love this music style, Hawaii is magical and so are the people!
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Such a beautiful song. Brings such peace in my mind and love in my heart. Don't know why I feel such connectiin to the Polynesian people. I'm filipino BTW
Because we are all connected.🌺🌿☮️#StandWithTulsi
My father was born n aiea n 1928 n worked on Ford island n 41 n enlisted n the army n 43 with 442 go for broke he would tell me stories n I have great respect for the men who gave their all.love u Dad Joseph Pinero u r sadly missed n by many never forgotten
Who knew my family pinero from aiea and waipahu