Tiki Taane, Arli Liberman - Ka Whawhai Tonu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2025) [Hi-Res]

"Ka Whawhai Tonu – Struggle Without End" is a Māori-led historical film directed by Michael Jonathan, focusing on the 1864 Battle of Ōrākau, where outnumbered Māori defended their land against colonial forces. The film's score, crafted by Tiki Taane and Arli Liberman, was designed to be "unworldly" and unique, aiming to capture the emotional and spiritual essence of the story. They employed minimalistic compositions and natural sounds, integrating taonga pūoro (Māori instruments) to reflect the land's and people's trauma. The film, presented in te reo Māori with English subtitles, emphasizes the importance of Māori perspectives in storytelling. The closing song, "Hold on to the Dream," performed by Louis Baker, serves as an uplifting anthem encapsulating themes of hope and unity.



Tracklist:
1-1 Tiki Taane;Louis Baker;Arli Liberman - Hold On To The Dream (Acoustic)
1-2 Tiki Taane;Arli Liberman - Rangirua
1-3 Tiki Taane;Temuera Morrison;Arli Liberman - Te Tūmatakahuki (The Binding)
1-4 Tiki Taane;Arli Liberman;Hinerangi Harawira-Nicholas;Rangi Rangitukunoa - Te Pae O Te Riri (The War God)
1-5 Tiki Taane;Arli Liberman - Te Repo (The Swamp)
1-6 Tiki Taane;Arli Liberman - The Breach
1-7 Tiki Taane;Arli Liberman - Kōpū's Angst
1-8 Tiki Taane;Temuera Morrison;Arli Liberman - Rewi Takes A Stand
1-9 Tiki Taane;Arli Liberman - Te Tārukenga
1-10 Tiki Taane;Arli Liberman;Hinerangi Harawira-Nicholas;Tuwhanauroa Rangihau - Tīhore Mai Te Rangi
1-11 Tiki Taane;Temuera Morrison;Arli Liberman;Paku Fernandez - Manga
1-12 Tiki Taane;Arli Liberman - You Have Returned
1-13 Tiki Taane;Arli Liberman - Te Whenua
1-14 Tiki Taane;Arli Liberman;Hinerangi Harawira-Nicholas - Mākurakura Te Ata (The Crimson Dawn)
1-15 Tiki Taane;Arli Liberman - Te Koronga (The Purpose)
1-16 Tiki Taane;Arli Liberman - Ake Ake Ake (We Will Fight Forever)
1-17 Tiki Taane;Arli Liberman;Hinerangi Harawira-Nicholas - Karakia Whakawātea
1-18 Tiki Taane;Arli Liberman;The Taane Sisters - Te Ariki
1-19 Tiki Taane;Louis Baker;Arli Liberman - Hold On To The Dream