Stan Walker - I AM ft Hawaiki TŪ (Live at the AMA’s)

Stan Walker - I AM ft Hawaiki TŪ (Live at the AMA’s)
E whakatapua ana ki taku pāpā
With thanks to Recorded Music New Zealand
#avaduvernay
#stanwalker
“I AM” is my response to Ava DuVernay’s film 'Origin'. It is about the reclamation, reconciliation and reconnection to our identity, our language and the origins of who we are and where we come from. By knowing who we are, we are then able to know where we are going. This is how we unlock our greatest power. I AM is taking back the power and giving it back to the people.

Ko tōku reo tōku ohooho, ko tōku reo toku māpihi maurea.
My language is my awakening, my language is the window to my soul.

Video Concept by Stan Walker
Co-Directed by Stan Walker & Shae Sterling
Assistant Producer / Lighting - Aimee Sinclair
Main Camera - Shae Sterling
Second Camera - Abe Mora
Photography - Damien Nikora
Editing by Stan Walker & Shae Sterling
Styled by Stan Walker
Clothing by Kiri Nathan and Noa Blanket Co
Locations - Te Puia, Te Pā Tū, Waitomo Caves, Kaiate Falls, Mount Maunganui, Tongariro National Park

Written by Stan Walker, Vince Harder, Michael Fatkin, Te Kanapu Anasta
Produced by Michael Fatkin
Vocal Engineer - Matt Sadgrove
Background Vocals - Ria Hall, Teowai Webster, Aukaha Kakah, Trojahn Tuna, Te Kahuirangi Wepiha, Sarah Hanita-Paki, Tawaroa Kawana, Te Kanapu Anasta, Vince Harder, Matt Sadgrove, Eugene Temara, Nathan Soloman

Supported by NZ On Air Music @NZONAIR
Supported by APRA Aotearoa, Creative NZ and Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori.

[maryannesmith]

Omg this still gives me goosebumps…adore this song. Stan thank you for staying true to who you are.

[erinquin]

This is just outstanding - how he was able to perform like this coping with the sad news of his father’s passing is beyond amazing. I can’t get enough of Stan and his authenticity.His voice is a gift from God, THE VOICE of Aotearoa - Mauri Ora!!

[Shadzzz]

Bout time Americans know who this guy is! Vocals are ridiculous

[joshuasoedjanto]

Hes still got a powerhouse voice even though he's had his stomach removed due to stomach cancer

[lisalefleur]

This song makes me so proud to be Maori

[catZ]

What did I just watch??? Omg!! I’m speechless. Mr . Stan Walker this performance was your best ever. Completely unexpected but expected from you!! I had the chills from beginning to end. It was absolutely perfection. Your band Your people I applaud you!! Pure Magic Now the whole world will know Stan Walker his band and people and what they stand

[cheyhaereiti]

"I AM!!!" Biblical. 'the Alpha and the Omega' the undeniable, unrefutable TRUTH!!

Thank you Mr Walker for your determination and unrelinquishing quest to bring together the nations and all the peoples to our precious planet through the universal language of music and song to the realisation that we are unique in spirit but equal in purpose.

To my mind, you are gifted young man! Distinquishable voice, once heard, never forgotten! Like the great vocalists we know, that we hear from the very first note that flows from the beholder. the listener is captive. so is yours Mr Stan Walker. so, is yours!!!!

[LeilaNi-tgxk]

Stan Walker, bro keep on thriving and standing for Us All in the Pacific. Tenkyu tumas. Love from Papua New Guinea❤♨️

[sandrac]

This song touches every fiber of your soul, no matter how many times you listen to it! ❤ Thank you Mr Walker for up loading. A Genuine Superstar 😘❤😁👍🇬🇧

[mcdart]

Chills! Tears of pure Grace running down my cheeks, falling on my heart. Thank you, Stan for Being All that you ARE. Your heart to mine, to every one of us. We are One. ❤✨

[feather]

Every time I hear this I get very emotional. One of the most powerful pieces of music and voices. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[greatesthitsmusica]

This is what I call a PERFORMANCE 🔥🔥 goosebumps go STAN thank you for sharing love ❤ to you and your family sláinte ☘️🥰

[locomoco]

BROTHA STAN NEEDS TO COME BACK TO HAWAII SOON....THIS WAS TOO GOOD

[jamesbarnes]

This song gathers every indigenous soul around the fire of the melody and sends the message of resilience and mana to the world. Nga mihi, Stan. You touched cosmic fire with this one!

[amandacollins]

What a red hot performance. It must have been magic to be there . Well, done Stan .

[karenmuth]

Smacked it out of the park Stan, amazing

[ЛесяСтасюк-рб]

I'm just fascinated by your voice and the incredibly beautiful words of this song. I am from Ukraine and we are at war, I sincerely thank you for everything

[BeulahAbigailMarais]

Got me in tears again Stan your amazing to me your the best has at this moment stay true to yourself from your biggest supporter in South Africa 🇿🇦 my whole family loves you ❤❤❤

[trees]

You are representing me and my children and my grandchildren

[kiwigirljacks]

Stan, your strength to be able to get through this having just lost your father, is a testament to your strength and mana. I know he was with you and proud of you. Kia Kaha brother ❤🤍🖤