"Taumatawhaka" the LONG WORD SONG by Peter Cape, performed by Narelle Worboys скачать в хорошем качестве

"Taumatawhaka" the LONG WORD SONG by Peter Cape, performed by Narelle Worboys

Thirteen months ago, I set out to learn a veeeeery long word. Now it's time to write a letter about that... Dear Juarn, A year ago, I learned to play three chords on the guitar in five weeks so I could perform this song as a surprise at your 30th birthday party. On an unfamiliar guitar, with a capo on it that I didn't know how to navigate, an awkward playing posture, and my fingers a blur because I forgot I was wearing my distance glasses, I'm sure it sounded dreadful. Bless your heart, you received my offering graciously. After a year of practicing those three chords, I'm hoping it sounds a whole lot better now. Here's the "Long Word Song" written by Peter Cape, celebrating the famous Hawkes Bay location with the longest place name in the world, beginning "Taumatawhaka...". HAPPY BIRTHDAY, my friend! Narelle *** THE WORD Here is the 85-character version of the longest place name in the world: Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu. When he wrote the song which he recorded in 1960, New Zealand balladeer Peter Cape used the shortened, 58-character version of the place name. THE LYRICS 1. Maori fella on a hilltop, playing a flute, Cooler than Goodman – boy, he was beaut! And the thought that he thought in between each toot was: Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauatamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu! 2. Soon the Maori sheilas come and gather 'round, Hitch up the piu-piu and sit on the ground       “Man”, they say,” Will you sing me – what’s that new new sound?” and he said: Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauatamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu!        3. Soon the Maori fellas meet another race: Here comes the Pakeha with his whitewashed face. “Hey”, they say to the Maori, “What do you call this place?” and they sid: Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauatamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu! 4. Now I farm a Station down in South Hawke’s Bay. We're tired out with the mustering every day, But I never get as tired as I do when I say: Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauatamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu What was that, mate? groan Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauatamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu! *** For reading and pronunciation ease, here is the word broken into syllable groups: Taumatawhaka tangihanga koauauo tamatea turipukaka pikimaunga horonuku pokai whenuakitana tahu THE ORIGINAL You can listen to the original recording by Peter Cape here:    • Peter Cape - Taumatawhakatangihangakoauaua...   This 45' short-play record (2 songs to a side) was in my Dad's music library and I grew up enjoying Peter Cape's humour and skill as a song writer. My brothers could sling off the long word at will. They made a pilgrimage as adults to visit the location and photograph themselves posing with the road sign. My tribute is to record my own version of this memorable song from my childhood, for which I have finally got my tongue around all those twisty syllables. I hope you enjoy the #LongWordSong from Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Narelle #NZFarmGirl #LoveNewZealandWool #NewZealandIsAwesome *** PHOTO CREDITS for the Longest Placename Signpost: Meg Affleck Julie Blanning-Carne Lee Winters Thank you so much for sharing your images with me! ❤️ SPECIAL THANKS to the staff of the old woolstore building for accommodating me during their work hours. It was an absolute thrill to film there. 🇳🇿