Hitting a High Note…
My favourite waiata- Purerehua (butterfly)
I like this waiata because of the figuritive language that has been used in this song. He compared his daughter to a butterfly. What a lovely and fitting comparison.
Composers quote
"I wrote this song for my daughter whom I hope one day will grow up to be a beautiful free butterfly."
I am a child who wants to grow up and be just like that, “to be free like a butterfly.”
Hey Sam,
ReplyDeleteThis is Jade C from the Summer Learning Journey blogging team! I hope you had a great weekend and feeling fresh to start a new week!
I have never heard to Purerehua but I will listen to it later as I have a Waiata CD at home :) I really like how you have explained why you like the song in detail. I also love the fact that it's composed for his daughter and how he compared her to a beautiful butterfly. I agree with your comment that "it's lovely and fitting comparison".
I'm sure you will also become free and able to fly high like a butterfly :)
My favourite waiata is Pokarekare Ana, you should have a listen! It's considered as a New Zealand's unofficial national anthem - it's very sweet and catchy!
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgRVK2ge1ys
I look forward to reading your next blog post!
Jade C.