'Origin' songwriter Stan Walker on composing 'I Am': 'This song is about a reclamation of identity'

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  • @Carte-Blanche-NZ
    @Carte-Blanche-NZ Před 8 měsíci +99

    I am so proud of Stan. He has made me feel back in place and the song centres me. Stan is already a national treasure. He is too humble. He needs to be celebrated more.

    • @missyblanks9916
      @missyblanks9916 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Stan IS💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🤩💞

    • @missyblanks9916
      @missyblanks9916 Před 8 měsíci +14

      He truly understood the assignment! Ava being so royally talented she recognizes real. Though her discovering Stan was no accident yet spiritually intentional in order for him to continue to gain awareness of his beautiful indigenous peoples❣️ I was so excited the night this showed up on my feed as I play his music EVERYDAY! I cried after the video. It was so Stan. He’s so inspirational and my life is so wealthy to have personally discovered his music 2 years ago.

    • @fraracci
      @fraracci Před 8 měsíci +1

      Totally!

    • @lesleyhughes3174
      @lesleyhughes3174 Před 8 měsíci

      You cannot ever be too humble. Wishing him different is disrespectful.

  • @Jspdreaming
    @Jspdreaming Před 8 měsíci +163

    This song resonates with so many indigenous people out there. To hear the Māori language in an American Movie... wow! 🥹 Ava, thanks for tracking Stan down and giving us this ❤

    • @mandiibloomfield1783
      @mandiibloomfield1783 Před 8 měsíci +5

      This song and it’s powerful impact is resonating on a primal soul/heart level with many of us non indigenous people too!
      This song speaks to deep parts of me,parts that seem to understand it’s message.

    • @craiglyle2966
      @craiglyle2966 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@mandiibloomfield1783glad someone said it. Indigenous vs non indigenous is becoming the new racial divide.

    • @mandiibloomfield1783
      @mandiibloomfield1783 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@craiglyle2966 I think you took my reply to mean something that I didn’t mean.
      I just felt the lyrics in my bones,even though it’s in Māori,predominantly,& I wanted to express that,& my gratitude to an amazing song,despite not understanding the language,& being a white Australian.
      I also think it’s wonderful that the world gets to both see,& listen to alittle bit of Māori culture,& their language ,& I can only guess how amazingly proud New Zealanders must be of this song,& Stan walker,and what it represents,& I think that’s a beautiful thing to be honest.

    • @craiglyle2966
      @craiglyle2966 Před 4 měsíci

      @@mandiibloomfield1783 no, when it’s put into context with the original comment you’re replying to, it makes perfect sense. The fact we’re all referring to indigenous and non-indigenous, is precisely the point.

    • @martinomichael4967
      @martinomichael4967 Před měsícem +1

      ​@@mandiibloomfield1783loving your vibe girl
      From your new kiwi buddy
      X

  • @alexandermenzies7610
    @alexandermenzies7610 Před 8 měsíci +67

    Stan I'm so proud of you, to be Maori, to be a Kiwi and to be a New Zealander.

  • @ah-chakhan682
    @ah-chakhan682 Před 8 měsíci +67

    Stan you killed that song. I shit you not i spent a whole day watching reactions to the song and didnt get bored of one single scene at all. The scene that makes me want to cry is when you go into the second chorus and Maori people fade into the scene . it was like this is us, we are here and this culture, and culture in general is still very much alive and we are not going anywhere. Such a powerful song. my favourite song ending in 2023 is I AM

    • @Challenger0074
      @Challenger0074 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Totally agree with you!!

    • @nuiwai5402
      @nuiwai5402 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Totally agree❤

    • @123Jono321
      @123Jono321 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Haha me too with reactions. Watched heaps and still want more. Most of them have been American men who are just blown away and with on point commentary!!
      He’s truly blessed and guided 🙏

    • @margaretsimeon62
      @margaretsimeon62 Před 8 měsíci

      Me too..!! This song will resonate around the world..

  • @MK-oc4gt
    @MK-oc4gt Před 8 měsíci +48

    Isn't he just the most beautiful, humble man? 😍 The world needs more 'Stan Walker's' Bless you Stan! 🙏

    • @user-gl9lv1yx4l
      @user-gl9lv1yx4l Před 5 měsíci +1

      Yes, he is extra beautiful because he is humble, well-spoken, and over the years, he has demonstrated a strong desire to help those less fortunate. The last part of the interview brought tears to my eyes. He has the love of God in him, because he's doing all the right things, for the right reasons. I am praying that Stan receives the Oscar for the express purpose of “empowering” those who need it most.

  • @AilsaPehi
    @AilsaPehi Před 8 měsíci +50

    What a beautiful kōrero. I'm so happy for Stan. He deserves everything good because he's worked hard, stayed disciplined, smashed a stereotype, and remained true to himself. Congratulations. Nga mihi.

  • @martinpaulsays
    @martinpaulsays Před 7 měsíci +13

    Stan is a national treasure. (I'm an Aussie - his love of his culture over the years has always been so moving - NZ should be so proud of him)

  • @liziwood6370
    @liziwood6370 Před 8 měsíci +46

    You go Stan!! Super excited the world is seeing the awesome power of Stan Walker & the beauty of Māoritanga.

  • @cosmiccreator
    @cosmiccreator Před 8 měsíci +41

    What an *EPIC* song! Pure magic! Stan has one of the best voices of all time! 🎉❤🎉

  • @lizalohan01
    @lizalohan01 Před 8 měsíci +14

    Stan the actual Man

  • @kimbrown2313
    @kimbrown2313 Před 8 měsíci +34

    Watching wairua coming out when you are singing this waiata. Ataahua. I so hope hope you get an Oscar for this score Stan... sending aroha to you and Whanau. Kia Kaha ❤

  • @rettamnz1724
    @rettamnz1724 Před 8 měsíci +42

    So proud of Stan!! All the perseverance, and his rollercoaster ride, it's hitting an amazing high, love these international interviews! 🎉🙌
    Woop wooooooop!
    #NZRepresent #AotearoaHard #MusicIsAUniversalLanguage 🎶

  • @MeBeingAble
    @MeBeingAble Před 8 měsíci +9

    Nothing to be shy about Stan. We see your story all over you. He tino ataahua❤

  • @user-ih6mb3ks5d
    @user-ih6mb3ks5d Před 8 měsíci +15

    Well done Stan. So proud of you. Nga mihi.

  • @donnabowen8445
    @donnabowen8445 Před 8 měsíci +17

    We love you Stan Walker, keep being AMAZING

  • @jessicabrown4686
    @jessicabrown4686 Před 8 měsíci +12

    This song hit deep in me. I teared it was so powerful I could feel the emotion. It's on repeat

  • @Bee_NZ
    @Bee_NZ Před 8 měsíci +9

    When I first heard the song "I am" I had goosebumps and tears in my eyes. Such a powerful song! Soo proud to be maori and to see our culture be shared with the world. Stan, you are amazing ❤

  • @williamgibson2314
    @williamgibson2314 Před 8 měsíci +10

    In order for a dream to manifest itself, we have to first claim it. In your name, Good Brother , you shall be nominated for an Oscar, and win. I declare it. Please receive it. All Praise.

  • @tonymorisause1631
    @tonymorisause1631 Před 8 měsíci +7

    This song is on repeat in Caboolture, Queensland. We relate to the depth of this song. Thank you Stan. We love you and all our Maori families in NZ, Pacific and the world.❤❤❤

  • @kiwinewz2042
    @kiwinewz2042 Před 8 měsíci +6

    Congratulations young man. I actually have had a huge spiritual awakening. Kia Kaha Arohanui

  • @Tupunaforever
    @Tupunaforever Před 8 měsíci +13

    Awesome Stan, all the very best I Am is a beautiful song. Not only do you sing well you speak well also...your the man...

  • @marthaterewaitepeeti6223
    @marthaterewaitepeeti6223 Před 8 měsíci +13

    Beautiful interview with Ava and all the crew of " Origin".
    Your korero was powerful. So proud to hear you say what the waiata means to you, your whanau ..te ao Maori. Whakapapa ... Mana motuhake!!.. Ana Hi Ha!!. MAURI Ora Stan Walker.

  • @lisalefleur2977
    @lisalefleur2977 Před 8 měsíci +8

    Stay humble my brother. Such a blessed young man. God has gifted your vocal cords.

  • @irenecooney7066
    @irenecooney7066 Před 8 měsíci +12

    So proud of you Stan and your team for the inspiration you brought for yourself and your people here in Aoteroa best wishes for 2024🎉

  • @tinkler4
    @tinkler4 Před 8 měsíci +14

    So proud of Stan.

  • @simleemonalee
    @simleemonalee Před 4 měsíci

    I love that line…. Connecting as humanity as a whole….the common-ness of our human-ness…. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @apikaerakemp8698
    @apikaerakemp8698 Před 8 měsíci +5

    Being Stan getting an Oscar wasn't his focus to achieve what he did in a short period was meant to be and become a phenomenal global sensation. I'm believing both the song n movie will be nominations for an Oscar, with the potential to win. 🔥 🔥 🔥
    Nga Mihi Stan 2024 will be your harvest year as result of you sowing your potential in your younger self to get where you are today in USA. Its the beginning of being globally revealed as a gifted Maori man from Aotearoa.❤❤❤
    know God's hand is on your life and revealing that depth of potential to the world.
    leave an awesome inheritance for your tamariki, and your mokopuna.
    connected to the mo in Origin and become phenomenal and impact those who watch and hear the collaboration

  • @jjj2000nz
    @jjj2000nz Před 5 měsíci +1

    I'm a Kiwi and this song has blown me away to the max... It sooo resonates with me and our current world... We, People are the change... It's time to stand as One... How can we stand by..... I don't want to be the same... Ly Stan, You're One Amazing Soul...

  • @tonygardiner2791
    @tonygardiner2791 Před 2 měsíci +1

    So proud of you Stan, you not only take your beautiful voice and being to the world but you also take our people and culture with you, kia piki te kaha, piki te ora piki te maramatanga

  • @haleyanderson573
    @haleyanderson573 Před 8 měsíci +19

    Amazing song and what an amazing person. Really enjoyed this interview!

  • @exploringwithdelwyn
    @exploringwithdelwyn Před 8 měsíci +7

    So proud and its so touching and proud to see maori in this. Beautiful waiata. Much aroha to you stan

  • @leonienolan511
    @leonienolan511 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I am going to see the film because i saw i am ,, got chills when i saw it first ,, Stan is a very special person for gifting people and the world with his talent

  • @irarobinson284
    @irarobinson284 Před 8 měsíci +6

    We love you Stan. You Americans best be looking after our Tāonga (treasure) while he's on your shores (jks). Enjoyed your interview, ngā mihi (thank you) from Aotearoa/New Zealand.

  • @debramoody597
    @debramoody597 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Stan you are a magical man. You speak from your heart and every New Zealander should be so proud of who you have become. Aroha to you and your Whanau .

  • @deborahbuchanan3238
    @deborahbuchanan3238 Před 8 měsíci +16

    Beautifully expressed, wish you and the film great success!🙏

  • @bjramirez1677
    @bjramirez1677 Před 3 měsíci

    Only one word that describes this man "BLESSED"!🤙🏽🙏

  • @dawnsspiritualrhythms369
    @dawnsspiritualrhythms369 Před 8 měsíci +5

    Loved so much learning how Maoris greet each other, Moved me. Thank you for this interview 🙏🏾✊🏾❤

  • @lawriephillipasequeira8592
    @lawriephillipasequeira8592 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Stan is a beautiful person .

  • @PearaRiwhi-ug4fe
    @PearaRiwhi-ug4fe Před 8 měsíci +9

    Social media is definitely an amazing tap into the world.
    Oosh kei te ngaro taku kupu😶🤗 Great interview.. Straight from the heart..

  • @TherealthingXOX
    @TherealthingXOX Před 8 měsíci +9

    You are awesome Stan. Malo Uce from Australia. Love the song.😊

  • @JacquiQ
    @JacquiQ Před 7 měsíci +3

    Stan ..this song ..u r gonna win a Grammy or an Oscar man . Aotearoa love u and your stunningly awesome voice

  • @kuterere
    @kuterere Před 8 měsíci +2

    Both Ava, and You, were appointed by the Almighty to share the concept of humanity and man's history, of our world.. The End is near!

    • @leahthompson8282
      @leahthompson8282 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Totally agree!🎯💯
      They are vessels for Holy Spirit, to spread God's Truth and carry out his will. God bless them both, abundantly.
      Praise ye YAH!HalleiluYAH!🙏😍☝️

    • @lesleyhughes3174
      @lesleyhughes3174 Před 8 měsíci

      The work has all been Stans. Nobody else. Life does not need religious fanaticism.

  • @janicehemi8983
    @janicehemi8983 Před 2 měsíci

    "we are ready to go, we are so empowered" We sure are Stan!!

  • @charliehoani705
    @charliehoani705 Před 8 měsíci +5

    Ataahua Stan the man.❤ A journey on it's own.

  • @sevuw
    @sevuw Před 8 měsíci +4

    Thank you Stan. Love and proud of you for what you are doing!!

  • @LizBramsen
    @LizBramsen Před 2 měsíci

    This song makes my heart swell and burst!

  • @ruta6945
    @ruta6945 Před 8 měsíci +5

    Thank you for interviewing Stan Walker ❤

  • @dreamcatcher5502
    @dreamcatcher5502 Před 4 měsíci

    Love you Stan. You are a beautiful person, inside and out. ❤

  • @kimcameron4461
    @kimcameron4461 Před 4 měsíci

    A beautiful soul and thia song I AM is life changinging inspirational. It lifts my vibration and co firms that we should stand up and be who we truely are.

  • @pkmana8501
    @pkmana8501 Před 8 měsíci +4

    What an awesome and amazing blessing, Praise TeMatuanuiiterangi 🎉

  • @ronaldhemmingsen52
    @ronaldhemmingsen52 Před 8 měsíci +4

    A powerful & beautiful song Stan ... js can't get enuf of it, kia ora my bro 🇳🇿🇳🇿

  • @kerryprocter5161
    @kerryprocter5161 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Stan you and your whanau are the man. You and your reaanga are the new hope for our mokopuna and those to be born. Brave, brilliant, connected, purposeful and have an analytical view of our landscape. Toi tu te tirito

  • @zdenekhorvath873
    @zdenekhorvath873 Před 8 měsíci +1

    song should be nominated for Oscars

  • @Sileray18
    @Sileray18 Před 8 měsíci +1

    This song needs to win the Oscar

  • @hut-2-da-by
    @hut-2-da-by Před 8 měsíci +5

    Mauri ora amazing

  • @ToniaRichardson-tm3ff
    @ToniaRichardson-tm3ff Před 6 měsíci +2

    Thank you so much. This interview is wonderfully enlightening, engaging, and powerful. I LOVE the song, and Stan Walker's story, not only of the song, "I Am," but also of his life, is amazing. So thrilled that all of it is gaining more recognition. All the best blessings, from Kauai! 💖💖💖

  • @Koa1584
    @Koa1584 Před 5 měsíci

    Best well written song Stan you are the man!❤❤❤

  • @MrSwift05
    @MrSwift05 Před 5 měsíci

    Amen Brother Stan Walker you are already a true roll modal

  • @chanelgarrett3835
    @chanelgarrett3835 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Māori ki te ao ❤

  • @aliturner7677
    @aliturner7677 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Amazing interview. Yes it time for us to come together and rise in unity as one people everywhere. So that everyone can live in a world of love, joy, happiness, peace harmony and an abundance for everyone. Finally time to walk out of the dark hand in hand and walk into Gods Devine Lights. I AM ……is powerful..it speaks and awaken the Heart and Soul………Thank You

  • @Kakosee1
    @Kakosee1 Před 7 měsíci

    I knew it I just knew it!!!! That cover he did of Kanye’s song Ultralight beam was a masterpiece by Stan. God bless him❤ and now it’s finally helped him to launch this song woweee God works in mysterious ways yeehaaa Proud to be Māori 😘

  • @andrewdewayne5704
    @andrewdewayne5704 Před 6 měsíci

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ i love this guy i hope we’d can see more of him

  • @mizpahmatiaha1773
    @mizpahmatiaha1773 Před 7 měsíci

    The man ❤❤ much aroha and respect to Stan

  • @Syndi369
    @Syndi369 Před 5 měsíci

    This song is amazing I listen to it nearly every day!! ❤

  • @helenatipoki144
    @helenatipoki144 Před 8 měsíci +5

    great interview

  • @dianemariehawkins998
    @dianemariehawkins998 Před 5 měsíci

    Beautiful korero from Stan. Lacklustre approach from interview!
    It demonstrates the unawareness, awareness and divide and connectedness should one see.

  • @SHADZ6523
    @SHADZ6523 Před 6 měsíci

    It is my Mana song and I love it💪💪❤️🖤Very empowering

  • @stratfordgirl75
    @stratfordgirl75 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Beautiful Stan❤️

  • @nikrosevca9294
    @nikrosevca9294 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Good on ya Stan 🎉❤❤

  • @lagoonfrequency38
    @lagoonfrequency38 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Beautiful interview ❤

  • @user-iu7us8uo7n
    @user-iu7us8uo7n Před 8 měsíci +3

    Beautifully said Stan

  • @chevonceilechols220
    @chevonceilechols220 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Great!❤

  • @audreyctau
    @audreyctau Před 8 měsíci +1

    Stan you beat all the odds when we all thought we had lost you. the atua sent you back to us but as a beautiful singing angel your voice has so much heart felt meaning to it when you speak it is with so much passion for our Maori people our rangatira kaumatua kuia and our rangatahi you deserve so much Stan Walker your name even say's it all walking and singing with so much Grace I wish you your whanau and co workers all a happy new year and all the success for your future.

    • @Paris45627
      @Paris45627 Před 7 měsíci

      Thank you Jesus for blessing your child with an angel’s voice 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏amen Jesus

  • @vanessabroadhurt5620
    @vanessabroadhurt5620 Před 6 měsíci

    Can't wait to see the film

  • @paniauerata4352
    @paniauerata4352 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Powerful waiata n filming absolutely Beautiful n Brilliant ❤️💯 Ka may te wehi ehoa ataahua ❤️🥰

  • @glynzwat390
    @glynzwat390 Před 5 měsíci

    Tumeke talent, creator, voice, vision. Ataahua SW. Very humble much ❤️

  • @erinsonnierholisticwellness
    @erinsonnierholisticwellness Před 8 měsíci +1

    Beautiful interview ✨💜🙏🏻🦚

  • @vanessabroadhurt5620
    @vanessabroadhurt5620 Před 6 měsíci

    Hope for an Oscar you deserve one 🙏🦋🙏💚

  • @michelletewhata7768
    @michelletewhata7768 Před 8 měsíci +3

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @minnawigchering8474
    @minnawigchering8474 Před 7 měsíci

    Oh. My. WOW Stan! Just bouncing here from your 'I am' - video. You've done an incredible journey from this burden of yours and your family. 💚 💚💚

  • @noeleenrupapera4735
    @noeleenrupapera4735 Před 6 měsíci

    Ngā mihi Stan mō ōu kōrero. Tino miharo!

  • @winiwillow4134
    @winiwillow4134 Před 8 měsíci +2

    ❤❤❤

  • @harmonyhammond6478
    @harmonyhammond6478 Před 8 měsíci

    Again thank you for being you in this music Industry love all your songs bless up all day

  • @margaretsimeon62
    @margaretsimeon62 Před 8 měsíci

    Such a beautiful articulate answer Stan, so proud of you x

  • @Jessi-44
    @Jessi-44 Před 8 měsíci +3

    “My hope is that my ceiling will be my children’s and the next generation’s floor”

  • @tane5802
    @tane5802 Před 5 měsíci

    E whakarangatira ana mātou katoa e koe; tēnā koe. (You make "chiefly" ones of us [Māori] all; I greet you!)

  • @lornataylor3117
    @lornataylor3117 Před 8 měsíci

    Really excited about this, I can't wait to watch the movie.

  • @maureentanevesi2202
    @maureentanevesi2202 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Love the song and video ❤

  • @mariawinikerei8350
    @mariawinikerei8350 Před 8 měsíci

    Stan the man

  • @melw6007
    @melw6007 Před 7 měsíci

  • @tarakemp997
    @tarakemp997 Před 8 měsíci

    This is epic and transformative. ♥️

  • @tracicoxhead7509
    @tracicoxhead7509 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Meaningful interview
    Thank you for your thoughtful questions for Stan
    Mauri Ora 🙏
    Ataahua waiata ❤️
    Was meant to be #stanwalker
    You, and all of your whanau & team deserve all of the international recognition happening at present
    That stage at the Oscars is waiting, then others will feel of your mana 🙏

  • @user-ek6yz5xg2x
    @user-ek6yz5xg2x Před 8 měsíci

    ⚔️🛡️🌎 God is good my coz God is good 😊 🛡️⚔️ Aorearoa New Zealand first 😊

    • @lesleyhughes3174
      @lesleyhughes3174 Před 8 měsíci

      All Stans work.

    • @user-ek6yz5xg2x
      @user-ek6yz5xg2x Před 8 měsíci

      @@lesleyhughes3174 🌎⚔️🛡️ Stans I Am . Fore shadows .its a two edged sword .. . Go Check out his life story . 😊 Miracle ... 🛡️⚔️ Aotearoa . NZ first Coalition

  • @jelairefitzgerald2280
    @jelairefitzgerald2280 Před 7 měsíci

    @stanwalker the man from day 1. Mean Māori mean

  • @evelynpiapatriciaschimplau7821

    🌟🌟🌟🌟👍👍👍👍🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • @jamesbartlett4393
    @jamesbartlett4393 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you Stan for bringing to light what our new government are trying to do

  • @irarobinson284
    @irarobinson284 Před 8 měsíci

    Tautoko 💯%.

  • @johntepu
    @johntepu Před 8 měsíci +2

    Ae tika, mau tonu e...

  • @LauraZechel
    @LauraZechel Před 8 měsíci

    interview was great........but did you film this in your grandmas spare room?

  • @aaronsullivan6991
    @aaronsullivan6991 Před 8 měsíci +1

    You have come along way mean maori mean