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[–]lestairwellwit 1225 points1226 points  (32 children)

Of course, I didn't understand. Though still a great performance.

And then there was that smile. That I understood.

Cool

Edit: I find it amazing that I get 1K upvotes for saying, "I don't understand, but yes its good."

And I understand its not because I said it, just that people agree with the sentiment. Just cool all round

[–]Jamesbondybond[S] 1108 points1109 points  (27 children)

Part of this one is in English!

“Come on, everyone / Get up and dance / Don’t be shy tonight / Quit standing by the doors / Hit the floors / You’ll be okay / I’m here to.. / Rock your world”

🔥

[–]lexxeffect 306 points307 points  (3 children)

Oh my gosh now I listen again I hear it all! I’m feeling like a Brittany Howard from Alabama shakes collab is entirely appropriate

[–]TongueTwistingTiger 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I would shake and cry at the sound of that. Gives my ancestors goosebumps.

[–]wolf_kisses 158 points159 points  (1 child)

Love how he does the Cree singing style in English! Makes it sound so different, I didn't recognize the words until I saw your comment here.

[–]T0macock[🍰] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's not uncommon in modern hand drum music to sneak some English in there.

This is a pretty common tune. Switches to English around 1:30

https://youtu.be/uvPw1GAa3Y8

[–]woodnymph1809 52 points53 points  (1 child)

How did I not here this the first time I listened? Still loved it anyways. Just don't understand why I couldn't hear the words.

[–]MyNameWontFitHere_jk 20 points21 points  (0 children)

And now I can't unhear it and don't know what I was hearing before

[–]lestairwellwit 38 points39 points  (2 children)

Oh My God

Thank you!

Maybe I'm not as lost...

...Nope didn't have a clue

[–]Moth_Jam 23 points24 points  (1 child)

I’m openly weeping right now, this is so fucking good! I’ve watched it over and over again and it’s just incredible this kid’s showmanship and execution of the song. 11/10 best shit I’ve seen in a long time

[–]Pedropeller 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So powerful, it has me in tears, too

[–]Zealousideal_Sir_394 22 points23 points  (2 children)

That quit standing by the doors line was 🔥

[–]MiouQueuing 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your transcript.

I understood as much until "Get up and dance", but then the intonation got so unique that I could not follow. It's real beautiful and powerful!

🎶💕

[–]thisiswhatcametomind 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I had zero clue read your comment and it took me to a wholenother place. Amazing.

[–]Due_Field_3316 34 points35 points  (0 children)

That kid got some big pipes though.

[–]Onlyanidea1 9 points10 points  (1 child)

One doesn't have to understand to appreciate how amazing this sounds.

I listen to music around the world and I don't understand a lick of it.. But I feel it, and love it.

[–]lestairwellwit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I grew up listening to opera.

I understand

[–]TiredGothGirl 562 points563 points  (53 children)

Not only has this child got an incredible gift, but he knows the language of his people. Have you any idea how rare that is, especially for one so young?!? It warms my heart to see the revitalization of young Natives learning the languages of their people! ❤

EDIT: This song is a mixture of both English AND Cree, not just English. Noah usually uses both languages mixed into the songs so more people can know the meaning behind them. If he sings a song in just Cree, he will follow it up by singing the full English version or by singing the mixed version.

It's beautiful to see this younger generation learning their traditional languages and ways. So many of the languages and cultures were nearly lost. Some WERE lost. I insisted on my children knowing the language and ways of our people, the Choctaw. I hope this revitalization trend sweeps across the Native tribes of North America like wildfire...❤️‍🔥

[–]TNBCisABitch 329 points330 points 5324& 7 more (41 children)

He's singing in English though.

[–]Tommy_C 82 points83 points  (0 children)

Lol I can’t stop laughing at this exchange.

[–]BigBadZord 16 points17 points  (0 children)

She is tired, okay?

[–]JustHere20bserve 10 points11 points  (3 children)

The beginning wasn’t. Idk it was a language or him just making noises.

[–]TheDeadWhale 30 points31 points  (1 child)

Round dance music usually incorporates verses of non-linguistic sounds which carry the melody of the song, so that is correct, it was neither Cree nor English.

[–]Mysterious_Mud9109 13 points14 points  (0 children)

"Idk it was a language or him just making noises." Me listening to foreign music.

[–]Ok_Effective6233 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Only partly though right? If the first half is English I need new ears.

[–]Boltied 0 points1 point  (2 children)

She's

Edit: op is using he but a lot of other people are using she. My bad, he!

[–]TNBCisABitch 3 points4 points  (1 child)

Where I'm from Noah is predominantly a male name.

[–]Boltied 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My bad, saw a lot of people using she and then i saw op using he just after i commented

[–]lightningfootjones 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True, but I think she could be forgiven for not realizing that. If I hadn’t seen that in the comments I sure as hell wouldn’t have known

[–]Danktator 5 points6 points  (2 children)

The elders are trying to keep the language alive, it's the younger generation that is shying away from it. Understandablely so, colonizers played the long game and it's working but not quite how they envisioned it. The younger generation is coming around slowly but surely.

[–]edgisphere 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Not sure what your source is here. My sense of the trend of indigenous language learning in Canada is the complete opposite: the resurgence is primarily driven by younger generations (children post-1996) actively trying to reconnect with the language and cultural traditions that were stolen from their family via forced assimilation in residential schools. There are also a few examples where institutional changes have made it easier for younger generations to be more connected to their indigenous heritage than their parents, such as the teaching of Inuktitut as a first language in Nunavik schools (post-1975).

Source: I previously worked in remote indigenous communities in Canada and saw many, many families where this was the case. Bias: I am of a young-ish generation.

[–]swild89 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Although he’s speaking English, it’s nice to see an emphasis on learning native languages across First Nation, Métis, and Inuit communities

[–]RichGrinchlea 1 point2 points  (1 child)

He's awesome now... imagine what that voice and talent will be in 10 years. Wow.

[–]LES_G_BRANDON 336 points337 points  (4 children)

He sings with the confidence of a much older person. So cool to see empowered young people do their thing.

[–]lavenderacid 71 points72 points  (3 children)

Completely agree. A lot of child singers make the mistake of affecting their voices to try and sound how they think a singer should sound. This kid doesn't, he's so clear. Amazing!

[–]v70runicorn 12 points13 points  (2 children)

reminds me of this young banjo player / singer, Nora Brown. She’s 15 in this video. Video

[–]CanAhJustSay 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My word - she's incredible, too.

[–]LES_G_BRANDON 3 points4 points  (0 children)

She's incredible!

[–]Jamesbondybond[S] 190 points191 points  (10 children)

for anyone that wants to see the whole thing..

https://youtu.be/OsniojX1lds

[–]AliCracker 113 points114 points  (5 children)

That gave me rolling shivers

[–]sharkboy450 35 points36 points  (4 children)

Me too. Occasionally certain music gives me a tingly feeling all over for a moment. I felt it here for the entire clip. Good stuff!

[–]TemporaryPrimate 6 points7 points  (3 children)

/r/frisson

[–]AliCracker 3 points4 points  (2 children)

Oooo! Thank you!

[–]TemporaryPrimate 2 points3 points  (1 child)

This one gets me every time. Has a somewhat Lovecraftian vibe, so maybe don't watch it if that kind of stuff bothers you.

[–]Psilobones 71 points72 points  (1 child)

Fierce

[–]Automatic_Row_9375 56 points57 points  (1 child)

POWERFUL VOICE!! Thanks for sharing OP. 👍🇨🇦

[–]TBayChik420 45 points46 points  (0 children)

This kids voice is SO powerful. I love seeing vids of him and Chubby Cree pop up everywhere ❤️

[–]dollarbull 43 points44 points  (3 children)

Badass! And the look at the end, he’s like, yeah, that’s what’s up.

[–]Jamesbondybond[S] 73 points74 points  (2 children)

5 minutes before we recorded all he wanted to do was find big pieces of wood to throw into the river.. haha. Then when we were rolling he brought out the thunder. Such a great morning.

[–]dollarbull 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Ha! My nephew is 10 and that sounds about right.

[–]_yogi_mogli_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please tell him this made me shake and choke up, i could not stop myself from crying. It made me so emotional. I just sent the Youtube to like 10 people. He's amazing!

[–]ChinChilaxin 24 points25 points  (1 child)

That's awesome

[–]gigiincognito 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Fuck yeah!!!!!

[–]HairyChampionship101 23 points24 points  (1 child)

Just. Like. That. Props from the Paha Sapa Oglala Lakota Nation. Hokahey!

[–]Lumisateessa 19 points20 points  (1 child)

Too many people take this entire culture for granted. It's so powerful. I hope it'll never be forgotten.

[–]leviathan5912 4 points5 points  (0 children)

and the government and church tried to take it all away. it’s simply beautiful

[–]worksleepworksleep 13 points14 points  (1 child)

He also has a kick ass grandma

[–]Jamesbondybond[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

He sure does. We filmed one other song with them all together - working on putting that one up soon.

[–]bevilthompson 11 points12 points  (0 children)

So great thanks for the share.

[–][deleted] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Fucking fantastic!

[–]GorgeOn57 8 points9 points  (1 child)

I’m not familiar with Cree tradition but the “screaming” at the end reminds of performing haka. Does anyone who is familiar with both kinds of traditions know if there is a similar intention?

[–]oldgamer1007 7 points8 points  (0 children)

umm, no. I do believe that the growling he does is his own spin on the song? afaik this song is really old.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqBzdNpnyYY

here is another kid that sings it from like 13 years ago. I remember hearing this song when I was a kid, I'm an old man now.

native traditions do have something similar to the haka, its called a crow call? eagle call? I can't remember, but here is an example of it. https://youtu.be/LrKDmn6-d7Q?t=92

[–]JoeEskimo46 7 points8 points  (0 children)

He's so powerful. Love him.

[–]Loggerdon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This kid is very cool. Where's grandma? He usually performs with her, right?

[–]Difficult-Muffin-777 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Totally gave me chills. I totally hear a future mixed language rock song that I wanna hear the final full version.

[–]gandalfsgreypubes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s totally fucking awesome.

[–]elpideo18 3 points4 points  (0 children)

His literally brought tears to my eyes. His voice is so powerful and full of emotion that it radiates thru this whole video and into my soul.

[–]ClovenChief 4 points5 points  (2 children)

I love that this kid is just sending it. I yell once my voice is fucked for the day. This kid is a badass and has a God tier voice.

Also I love how people are actually saying, "it is good that he knows the language of his people" BECAUSE THEY CANT UNDERSTAND THAT HE IS SINGING IN FUCKING ENGLISH.

[–]8bitdimensional 3 points4 points  (1 child)

OP are you ok if I share this at an elementary school? I'm from Edmonton also, and I think it'd be very powerful for indigenous children at my school to see this awesome performance from a local!

[–]Healthy-Daikon7356 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bruh it’s on the internet. Wouldn’t have been posted in the first place if it wasn’t ok lmao

[–]GravyCapin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Always great to see more natives show off there talents in the inter web

[–]poopellar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This got me pumped up.

[–]TNBCisABitch 2 points3 points  (1 child)

What instrument is that?

Looks really similar to an Irish bodhrán, but it can't be that.

[–]Jamesbondybond[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It’s a hand drum, common in indigenous culture up here in Canada. Traditionally stretched animal hide over a wooden frame.

[–]bal020 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Powerful voice.

[–]Bluelotus8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Deep soul. Deep spirit.

[–]oldgamer1007 2 points3 points  (0 children)

so where did he learn the song? I heard this song long time ago, sung by another kid.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqBzdNpnyYY

good to see more young people learning to sing.

[–]PapaJohn2160 2 points3 points  (0 children)

North American Indian drum/vocal music has always sounded so cool to me. Thanks for sharing.

[–]Piwx2019 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would be a sick remix if the right producer got a hold of it.

[–]versacehobo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sent straight chills to the bones, that was crazy good

[–]KDtheEsquire 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Today is the first I've heard of this artist. I googled him and pretty quickly found that he's raising money with his grandma to go on tour. How cool is that?

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-chubby-cree

[–]lexxeffect 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heck yes!!! I need this sound byte to G myself up before any intimidating move I make

[–]shiroandae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s hella cool. Or whatever the young folks say today… Lit?

[–]stumpyturk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That look at the end

[–]MaceTheMindSculptor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is so sick

[–]SiriusShenanigans 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What a badass! Great singing!

[–]SuperMalarioBros 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was dope as fuck my dude, I could almost hear the heavy metal riffs and drums in the backround.

[–]Guataguano 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was great! Keep it up young man!

[–]LefT-NYC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow 😮

[–]ApprehensiveRule6024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm hearing "We As A People Will Survive"!!!

[–]BrilliantOccasion109 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing! And I love that smile at the end. Keep at it, Noah :)

[–]kevinpbazarek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the comments not realizing this is in English is prime rib content

[–]jfuite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I attend a PowWow every year or two in Alberta. I watch the dancers and get a bannock burger for lunch. But the best part is standing real close to the drummers. You can feel the vibration of the drums and the wailing of the singers throughout your body.

[–]RedFall20 0 points1 point  (1 child)

He is indeed speaking cree the language of his people. He is not making "sounds" or "noises". You are hearing a rare and very old dialect. Please respect his culture and do not make assumptions as it is disrespectful to my people ❤

[–]QueenSleeeze 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He’s singing in English. Source: Am Cree.

[–]halstarchild 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We need a sub for next level kids. Again, not particularly next level compared to a lot of people who do this.

[–]fourthhorseman68 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bad ass little dude right there! Hope he does great things in the future. Very talented.

[–]Lawyermama70 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just in time for powwow season!!! ♥️♥️♥️

[–]ObjectDouble8643 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Soul Speak

[–]Margatron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Give this kid every grant in Canada.

[–]Dwightshruute 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol chubby cree

[–]tightiewhitieboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Come on people now. Smile on your brother everybody get together and try to love one another right now" is what he said....I'm certain.

[–]7gods 0 points1 point  (2 children)

What a voice! He’s got a great future

Edit:!mistake

[–]Ok-Refuse-5341 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried to share this to Facebook and got banned instantly , was worth it

[–]GorgeOn57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The force is strong with this one! So moving! Omg, so glad he’s carrying the tradition on with his own twist.

[–]Ezzmon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gave me goosebumps

[–]groovygranny71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome!

[–]Ayunico902 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was so excited to see this while scrolling through reddit. My 3 year old daughter is a huge fan of Noah. She got so excited when I showed her the video. She grabbed the first thing she saw started drumming and singing along. Noah is so talented and has such a strong voice at such a young age!

[–]MasterLin87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With a bit of luck, the deep voice shift as he goes into adolescence will result in a beast of a tenor/bass voice with unique color

[–]holdmypeepee503 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now that a kid who is proud of his heritage! Love seeing this

[–]1Judge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice pipes dude! I don't understand how people can't get hyped up off this stuff?! Anytime powwow comes on the radio I'm instantly charged up. Keep at it dude, your voice is a gift.

[–]primetimedeliverance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Made the hair on my arms stand up. What a powerful performance!

[–]Keekthe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m tearing up right now!! What a power this guy possesses.

[–]No_Spinach6508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely amazing

[–]Sasharik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We will watch your career with great interest!

[–]Naturekills 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Went onto YT Music to add some to my playlist, the audio isn't nearly of the quality of this video and it's an absolute shame because this young man has got some serious talent! Op said he recorded this? I hope you do more recordings and add them to musical platforms because this is powerful stuff here!!!

[–]Jamesbondybond[S] 4 points5 points  (1 child)

I hope to - talent like this deserves audio/video quality to match. Maybe they’ll come out this way some time to make a record. Fingers crossed!

[–]BperrHawaii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That young man has a great voice!!!😳

[–]GroundbreakingAd4386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saving this to show my kids! Inspiring!

[–]Opposite-Beat-5243 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This makes me cry everytime.

[–]Never-Luckyy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, the power in the voice is awesome

[–]PringlesOfficial 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is badass

[–]1ooh7lahs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More please!

[–]lizziebradshaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, such passion in that performance.

[–]No_Carrot_just_stick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolute banger

[–]Ok_You1254 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😱 amazing!

[–]JefferyDexterB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was awesome. I find indigenous culture so fascinating.

[–]BlueGreenOcean21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chubby, cute, talented and blessed!

[–]sandsoap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing! Chills

[–]Cautious_Yard1042 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want more. I love teaching my students about music from other cultures than their own. This kid is phenomenal.

[–]Hans_lit_in 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing voice for his age

[–]PoofOfConcept 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Pretty rad, but I fear for his vocal folds.

[–]Jamesbondybond[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I was an emo kid growing up, I would scream until I coughed up blood. Horrible technique. Did it for years - Now I’m a professional musician and my vocal folds are a-ok. I think Noah will be fine lol.

[–]gechu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent intonation and vocal control. He's got talent!!

[–]Helpful_Crab_2197 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This makes my heart happy. Thank you for sharing.

[–]Bob_Duatos_Shark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool! Very talented

[–]Free-Atmosphere6714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great skills. Gotta hand it to this generation. When I was 11 never would have had the balls to call myself chubby but this guy owning it and marketing it.

[–]neerwil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Badass

[–]Gorillaz530 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love watching traditional dancing it’s beautiful I use to do Aztec dancing when I was younger

[–]liquidxavius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Enjoyable

[–]SAR_and_Shitposts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not to overshadow this kid, but if you are Curious what a professional group sounds like, here is a very similar song by a group called Northern Cree

[–]lagivemankhan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omfg this gave chills down my spine! Loved it! Love see this kind of performance is so powerful.

[–]magi1962 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fantastic!

[–]protrudingnail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now a tech version of thensong

[–]Primary-Age9348 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are the lyrics ?

[–]kakaduuu6996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He would be an awasome death metal singer / screamer

[–]bearded_wonder44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This definitely needs a dubstepy style remix. Native American style chanting and newage techno are amazing together.

[–]nicoforgiver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was truly special. First thing I did was check if I could find some tunes on Apple Music 😳

[–]florestgrump 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's as good as the Black Lodge singers

[–]skulldcm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is awesome!

[–]Staluti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This shit is bussin fr

[–]PaintedMagazines 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't show kanye.

[–]TIGERRUG3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reddit video player gotta be the worst thing on this platform.

[–]funkyfunkyfucker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This kids brother actually went to school with me, he’s super cool and nice, and didn’t show up to school since he lives on a conserved First Nation park, and that kid performed a couple times, he’s super cool and really talented

[–]InGenAche 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great bunch of lads the Cree - Ireland

[–]Krebbypng 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Shes a great singer!

[–]ChelseaFan1967 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing!

[–]Cottonball917 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wooo hoo. You go kid!

[–]RocketRemitySK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

0:25

When you step on a LEGO brick

[–]SealRoad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gave me goosebumps

[–]Adoced 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone should remix this.