Marlon Williams - Te Whare Tīwekaweka (2025) [Hi-Res]
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BAND/ARTIST: Marlon Williams
- Title: Te Whare Tīwekaweka
- Year Of Release: 2025
- Label: Universal Music New Zealand Limited
- Genre: World, Folk
- Quality: FLAC 24-Bit/48 kHz; 16-Bit/44.1 kHz; MP3 320 kbps
- Total Time: 00:38:49
- Total Size: 91; 238; 465 mb
- WebSite: Album Preview
Album review
Our Qobuzissime award is usually reserved for an artist's first or second album—one that brings something fresh to the musical landscape. Yet, every so often, an album comes along that compels us to make an exception. Te Whare Tīwekaweka, Marlon Williams' fourth solo album, is one such case. Sung entirely in te reo Māori, it marks a bold artistic shift, offering a deeply personal exploration of identity, language, and belonging.
After a decade of refining his unique blend of folk-pop, country, and bluegrass, Williams returned to his roots in Lyttelton, Ōtautahi, reconnecting with family and immersing himself in the Māori language. Te Whare Tīwekaweka takes its inspiration from a Māori proverb meaning "The Māori language is a window to the Māori world." Through these songs, Williams taps into a newfound lyrical honesty, using te reo Māori to express emotions that transcend language itself.
Musically, Williams fuses his signature sound with the natural rhythm and melody of the Māori language. "Me Uaua Kē" highlights this synthesis, while "Aua Atu Rā" channels the spirit of 1960s Māori showbands, embodying the essence of Aotearoa. The latter track, a mournful meditation on solitude, echoes the poignant phrase: "Ko au anake, Ki te waka" ("I am alone, in this boat").
The album's depth is further amplified by its collaborations, particularly "Kāhore He Manu E," a haunting piano ballad featuring Lorde. Reflecting on the project, she remarked, "I saw that the further he got into the album, the deeper my friend came to know himself, his whānau, and his world at large."
Steeped in spirituality and cultural reverence, Te Whare Tīwekaweka is more than just an album—it's a bridge to deeper connection and understanding. Williams hopes his music fosters appreciation for te reo Māori and the culture it represents. Considering that was his goal, we would say that he has undoubtedly succeeded. © Jess Porter-Langson
Tracklist:
1 E Mawehe Ana Au
2 Kei Te Mārama
3 Aua Atu Rā
4 Me Uaua Kē
5 Korero Māori
6 Ko Tēnā Ua
7 Whakamaettia Mai
8 Ngā Ara Aroha
9 Huri Te Whenua
10 Kuru Pounamu
11 Kāhore He Manu E
12 Pānaki
13 Rere Mai Ngā Rau
14 Pōkaia Rā Te Marama
Our Qobuzissime award is usually reserved for an artist's first or second album—one that brings something fresh to the musical landscape. Yet, every so often, an album comes along that compels us to make an exception. Te Whare Tīwekaweka, Marlon Williams' fourth solo album, is one such case. Sung entirely in te reo Māori, it marks a bold artistic shift, offering a deeply personal exploration of identity, language, and belonging.
After a decade of refining his unique blend of folk-pop, country, and bluegrass, Williams returned to his roots in Lyttelton, Ōtautahi, reconnecting with family and immersing himself in the Māori language. Te Whare Tīwekaweka takes its inspiration from a Māori proverb meaning "The Māori language is a window to the Māori world." Through these songs, Williams taps into a newfound lyrical honesty, using te reo Māori to express emotions that transcend language itself.
Musically, Williams fuses his signature sound with the natural rhythm and melody of the Māori language. "Me Uaua Kē" highlights this synthesis, while "Aua Atu Rā" channels the spirit of 1960s Māori showbands, embodying the essence of Aotearoa. The latter track, a mournful meditation on solitude, echoes the poignant phrase: "Ko au anake, Ki te waka" ("I am alone, in this boat").
The album's depth is further amplified by its collaborations, particularly "Kāhore He Manu E," a haunting piano ballad featuring Lorde. Reflecting on the project, she remarked, "I saw that the further he got into the album, the deeper my friend came to know himself, his whānau, and his world at large."
Steeped in spirituality and cultural reverence, Te Whare Tīwekaweka is more than just an album—it's a bridge to deeper connection and understanding. Williams hopes his music fosters appreciation for te reo Māori and the culture it represents. Considering that was his goal, we would say that he has undoubtedly succeeded. © Jess Porter-Langson
Tracklist:
1 E Mawehe Ana Au
2 Kei Te Mārama
3 Aua Atu Rā
4 Me Uaua Kē
5 Korero Māori
6 Ko Tēnā Ua
7 Whakamaettia Mai
8 Ngā Ara Aroha
9 Huri Te Whenua
10 Kuru Pounamu
11 Kāhore He Manu E
12 Pānaki
13 Rere Mai Ngā Rau
14 Pōkaia Rā Te Marama
| World | Folk | FLAC / APE | Mp3 | HD & Vinyl
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