Stan At Tamapahore Marae

These two vid clips off Utube are really AWSUM.. Stan saying a few words to the Whanau at Tamapahore Marae, and then he sings "Born Of Greatness" (He Kakano..), with his immediate family. This is Maori protocol when speaking on a Marae, u always end ur speech with a waiata/song (It is the icing on the cake.."the cake is ur speech..the song is ur icing" so to speak!!)lolz... Here are the links...enjoy!!






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Krysta xx

Kia Ora Krystabel, thank you so much for the vids,though could not understand Stan in the 1st vid,but was happy to see him happy in the midst of his family and friends. Stan singing in Maori so cool, i love it, the guy in rh blue t shirt, hells bells he can sing too!!
The most important part for me was seeing Stan with his dad and mum and the family,sorry guys i,m such a sook,its a bit emotional for me. Bless you Stan,i like who and what you represent, and also your culture and your people. Rock On brother

kalaivani wrote:Kia Ora Krystabel, thank you so much for the vids,though could not understand Stan in the 1st vid,but was happy to see him happy in the midst of his family and friends. Stan singing in Maori so cool, i love it, the guy in rh blue t shirt, hells bells he can sing too!!
The most important part for me was seeing Stan with his dad and mum and the family,sorry guys i,m such a sook,its a bit emotional for me. Bless you Stan,i like who and what you represent, and also your culture and your people. Rock On brother

Kalaivani..I think the guy in blue singing the 2nd verse of the song is Stan's big Brother..I think he comes before Mike? (dont quote me)..Lolz.. .. All the Walkers can sing!!

Hey Krysta, thanks for the links! (I embedded them for you)

Love the song the whole family sings. It's great to hear Stan singing in Maori. I don't understand the language but I think the song talks about "Born of Greatness" of Maori people and culture. You can perceive the importance of this tradition, always affascinating for me.


The big guy with the blue T-shirt is Russ, Stan's older brother. Mikey is the eldest child.

Simona wrote:Hey Krysta, thanks for the links! (I embedded them for you)

Love the song the whole family sings. It's great to hear Stan singing in Maori. I don't understand the language but I think the song talks about "Born of Greatness" of Maori people and culture. You can perceive the importance of this tradition, always affascinating for me.


The big guy with the blue T-shirt is Russ, Stan's older brother. Mikey is the eldest child.

Thanks Simo for embedding the links!! ... Oh, and also thanks for clearing that up re: Stans older brother Russ, Mike is the eldest!! yay, I now know a little bit more about Stan and family!!

How awesome to see Stan in the context of his culture and his home Marae.
The song they sing is the one shown on Idol in the video packages about him and his family.
What a lovely humility he has in that he wants his "Idol" win to be for his whanau and not just for him.
Kia Kaha Stan!

THANX KRYSTA!!!!!

That was simply...."ataahua".
Looove what you represent Stan and whanau.

That bro of Stan's.....holy toledo.....that boi can sing...why isn't he one of the BV for Stan???

Taichi

Yes, Russ has a great powerful voice!

Yeah, they all do..... I'm surprised Russ doesn't do more with STan actually.

Aaaah gosh. I watched this tens of times. Every replay I appreciate it more. It is truly a gorgeous moment. I feel blessed to be able to see this footage actually. Gotta thank MaoriGurl771 for u/l and sharing this videos with everyone else.

Stan's voice is amazing!

I also wonder why Russ doesn't do more with Stan, Linda. isn't he great? may be a singing career is not in his plans I guess? Mikey obviously is in the mind set of a musical career but we haven't heard him doing a solo yet. I know he can sing well.... would love to hear something from him.

I totally agree with you there Simo.
Russ has been a bit of a dark horse huh? He's so good!
Maybe they'll do a collaboration for the new album?
we can only hope!

Linda..that would be amazing. The whole family do a song on the new Album! Does Dad sing? Ross? Im sure he does!!

From the looks of it Simo, Ross can belt out a tune as well and we know April can. Wouldn't that be just so awesome??

Hey Krysta, thanks for the links, it is amazing to hear them all sing together & thanks for the explanation about the culture. Love it gf. thanks.xx

It would be awesome for the whole family to sing a song on the next album totally agree bout russ voice....He has a very strong voice aswell.

thank you !

yes, am with you fynest ... thank you!

These are the words to this beautiful song.(waiata)

He Kakono Ahau

He Kakano ahau,
i ruia mai i Rangiatea

And I could never be lost
I am a seed
Born of Greatness
Descended from a line of chiefs

He Kakano ahau
Ki hea ra au e hitekiteki
ana ka mau tonu i ahau
oku tikanga
Toku reo, toku oho oho
Toku Reo
Toku mapihi maurea
Toku whakakai marihi

My language is my strength
An ornament of grace

Ka tu ana ahau
ka uhia au e
oku tipuna

My pride I will show
That you may know
Who I am!
I am a warrior, a survivor

He morehu ahau
Ki hea ra au e hitekiteki
ana ka mau tonu i ahau
oku tikanga
Toku re, toku oho oho
Toku reo
Toku mapihi maurea
Toku whakakai marihi

My language is my strength
An ornament of Grace
An ornament of Grace

Kia mau ki to Maoritanga (Hold fast to your culture)

Composer Hohepa Tamehana

Had to share the words of this totally awesum song to give a better understanding of its meaning.

For myself....find this song very spiritual, uplifting....feel the joy, honour, strength, grace of such a proud culture.

Wow....more wows!!!

Taichi

Awww that's the videos I was talking about I love that song baha I don't understand it but it's beautifull and wow his brother can sing

Thanks Taichi, for posting the words. I'm with u sarah, love the song, there is so much passion behind it when they sing it as a fam.

Awsum Taichi..I remember when the group 'Aria' brought this Waiata (Born of Greatness / He Kakano) out on CD - 2000? Anyway I was a Bi-lingual teacher then and I also taught Kapahaka ...taught ALL my kids this Waiata.. We loved it...STILL DO..



ps. If anyone is interested in hearing the full version with lyrics (sorry no Stan here!).. utube link:Btw, Thks Waiatatube 4 u/l.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ntSiChWcHo

Hi taichi,
thanks mate, for the wordings and the meaning of the song.
The meaning helps all non maori to understand your beautiful culture which i'm very interested in, and for some to understand who Stan is? Great!!

Taichi thank you so much for the words! I was hoping someone would post them, you are a gem! I appreciate this sooo much!

Such powerful lyrics, moved me so deeply. I am in awe atm. I've always been affascinated with Maori culture since I was a little girl. Now, since moving to OZ, knowing Stan and all you beatiful Maori people I would love to learn more about it. Thank you again to all for sharing your culture and traditions on this forum. I feel honored.

KrystaBel wrote:Awsum Taichi..I remember when the group 'Aria' brought this Waiata (Born of Greatness / He Kakano) out on CD - 2000? Anyway I was a Bi-lingual teacher then and I also taught Kapahaka ...taught ALL my kids this Waiata.. We loved it...STILL DO..



ps. If anyone is interested in hearing the full version with lyrics (sorry no Stan here!).. utube link:Btw, Thks Waiatatube 4 u/l.

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Thank you krysta for the link. Loved it. Just beautiful.

KrystaBel wrote:Awsum Taichi..I remember when the group 'Aria' brought this Waiata (Born of Greatness / He Kakano) out on CD - 2000? Anyway I was a Bi-lingual teacher then and I also taught Kapahaka ...taught ALL my kids this Waiata.. We loved it...STILL DO..



ps. If anyone is interested in hearing the full version with lyrics (sorry no Stan here!).. utube link:Btw, Thks Waiatatube 4 u/l.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ntSiChWcHo

thanks krysta, for the link...This song is gorgeous.. I have listened to it over & over with Stan singing it with his fam, & now to listen to it with the lyrics. wow...
thanks again gf. xx