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Marlon Williams - Te Whare Tīwekaweka (2025)

Posted By: Fizzpop

Date: 6 Apr 2025 13:25:56

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.

TRACKLIST

1. Marlon Williams - E Mawehe Ana Au
2. Marlon Williams - Kei Te Mārama
3. Marlon Williams - Aua Atu Rā
4. Marlon Williams - Me Uaua Kē
5. Marlon Williams - Korero Māori
6. Marlon Williams - Ko Tēnā Ua
7. Marlon Williams - Whakameatia Mai
8. Marlon Williams - Ngā Ara Aroha
9. Marlon Williams;KOMMI - Huri Te Whenua
10. Marlon Williams - Kuru Pounamu
11. Marlon Williams;Lorde - Kāhore He Manu E
12. Marlon Williams - Pānaki
13. Marlon Williams - Rere Mai Ngā Rau
14. Marlon Williams - Pōkaia Rā Te Marama

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