Danielle Matthews - Australia

I found her website and found out that she teaches singing to young people. Here is more about that. Danielle's Youth Performers

SsurTrebor

It gave me the same feeling when I watched it.
By the way, you have beautiful eyes. ^_^

pokernuts

I hadn't heard about this so had to look it up. That's an incredible video, the music is great too. There's a videointerview on SMH too. While it's tremendously touching and inspiring, it also highlights how shit the world can be. Reminds me of the dickheads who tried to ban photography around Southbank.

pokernuts

We should kick this off around Australia, Bourke St Mall in Melbourne and Queen St Mall in Brisvegas for starters. Thanks Danielle for pointing me towards the campaign, as I said, I hadn't heard about it. Juan's vid has had a stack of views!

whyamiwatchingthis

watching videos of other people watching videos isnt the biggest reason i use this site ... more of people burning themselves or beating eachother with baseball bats !!!

u62

I felt touched the same way.

Rainbowphoenix1

i didnt have any emotion when i watched this clip, cause juan was one of my best mates for years, and he made me walk the plank to cover for somebody else that i feel was in the wrong. mates dont do that, they apparently hug each other.

Rainbowphoenix1

good luck to him. just never forget your friends. they are worth much more than a hug

pokernuts (3 weeks ago)

not sure what that's supposed to mean. who said anything about forgetting one's friends? why does the worth of a friend need to be compared to that of a hug? my response to you is that what is important is that we love our fellow man as we love our family and friends. its all about making a connection. *HUGS stranger*

joostja

beatiful video, hiphip hura!

macamiguel
love. miguel

paulito332

thank you!! all remember: all we need is love!! a millon of hugs from uruguay- south.america

HelpOutThere (3 weeks ago)
much love and hugz;) simple but powerful, huh?

kingafrokyle (3 weeks ago)
Beautiful!!! Im really glad it touched you the way it's touched millions of others!!
Juan Love
Kyle

MissJuju90
I felt exactly the same way.

danimmat
it's really nice to know so many other people felt the same way. thanks for all the feedback! :)

FireCrow1961
You have a good heart, rock on girl..

danimmat

thanks man. i it was so nice to see something so positive for a change!

jwignall

yeah the free hugs video was great! i smiled the whole way through it.

pokernuts (3 weeks ago)
Danielle, just wanted to say thanks again as it was your video that pointed me to the Free Hugs clip. I've sent the Juan Mann link to heaps of people, as I'm sure they have too, sort of like that film Pay It Forward. In fact, I'm off to a cuddle party this Sunday in Melbourne (I'm a bit curious/scared).

usernamebroken

That is exactly what happened to me. I nearly cried as well.

McRvanessa
hahaha cute!

jojomascalero

I have a very similar reaction each and everytime I watch this video :)

Hugs from California!

John7E7Memphis

It shows how big of a heart you have and how kind of a person you are from your reactions. This hug campaign thing is awesome, great idea , i am from newfoundland myself, this is the perfect place to do it.

angel48

what a great idea to do this video. thank you. i felt exactly the same way.

RACHTWIN
THATS SO SWEET

2cats0dogs
i feel ya. free hugs to all!

JonoBG
YAWN

danimmat
I hope you covered your mouth!
ciao

morsmordre111
dont cry baby dont cry ;)

potencial
shit !! you make me cry T_T

danimmat
aww im sorry now i feel bad. don't cry :)

oo0Alex0oo
\(^o^)/ hug hug hug hug hug.... I'm going to go out to the shopping center near me and hug anything that moves :D

chrizcrozz
same reaction here! Keep on loving the free world...

lilgreendude
It's nice to see the beautiful side of people, thank you.

thistisit
omg i love this
omg i alwyas get tears from watching that moviee <3

SoloGen
e-hug 4U! >:D<

mijm
Hugs for all!

Blainers
I love it! Ive watched that video so many times that I new where you were at in the video by the music and your facial expressions. Big hug to you!

badguy5
I'm sorry....but you're an idiot. That could have been relayed with a comment on the hug video, instead you chose to waste a minute and a half of countless human lives.
I think I will go make a video of how your clip made me feel. Thanks. Here's to you failing at the internet.

danimmat
whatever dude" as the say down here in aus "lighten up. i just felt like doing that so i did. everyone likes different things on youtube. something you hate someone else will love so just except that not everything will appeal to you remember that it might to others and just move on and watch something you do like :) negativity's a bore and a waste of time. :) dani

badguy5

I think that it wouldn't have been so annoying if you had used the entire vid, instead of just the last 45 seconds. that's all. and then you could barely here the "that's what I needed today" at the end. Savey?

danimmat

well thats when I would have said "this is boring!" you can have to much of a good thing or anything for that matter. but i much happier to take constructive criticism like what you just gave me than just pointless put downs like before. I actually do appreciate your thoughts. cheers:)

Steve's note -- badguy5's profile says he is 18 and from the USA. I feel sad that he is already do bitter and jaded about life at 18, if that is really his age. I would say it is a pretty good bet that he didn't get many hugs when he was a kid.

KudouYusaku
You need a huuug!

Moshmaschine
Sharing feelings is the best thing one can do. Thanks, and a big hug to you.

DudeWheresMyFerrari

Sending a big hug that warms the soul like a fluffy blanket to you sweetheart! There are lots of good people out here!!

GTOJudge
Big hugs to you...I get the same feelings. Loved it.

Blainers (4 days ago)
Dani, I was reading comments left for you and found myself getting terribly defensive towards you with the neg comments. The hugs video is amazing, as is the response its getting.When I watch your video, I see another caring compassionate soul that I have a kinship to. Its all in your eyes my friend. Im glad you took the time to express your humanity, and I think anyone considering leaving a neg remark over this, needs to reexam their own. Thank you for this video!

danimmat

that's probably the most thoughtful comment anyone has ever given me on youtube and I appreciate it. thanks heaps. :)
I'm looking forward to watching some of your videos very shortly
cheers dani

Maddykins

I agree with you Blain, and my note goes to badguy. What is worthless about watching this video which is about how another video, (the orginal freehugs). Touched her? That is free hugs very point love, kindness and goodness to others.

Your post makes no sense to me.
Thank you to Dani for making this video.

YourMoveNow
Bowing into your direction, what a good example not to be afraid of showing your feelings! The defense shield all the way down. The world a better place.

wavewash
that was such a great video

Merrylikechristmas

How dare people be negative and mean to this poster and then turn around and gush about the free hugs.It contradicts the whole movement,its all about positivity,humanity and being able to express yourself without fear of reproach.

In one of her comments she says she feels bad because someone says that watching her video made them cry. I notice also that another viewer left Dani the message not to cry. Watcing her, we can see that she seems to be fighting to hold back the tears. Personally I have cried a lot when I have watched these videos, and I would never tell her or anyone else not to cry. Instead, I would say, if anything, "It's ok to cry." Sometimes when I say this to people they then begin to let the tears flow, almost as if they were waiting for permission from someone else because they didn't trust their own instincts. Without giving a whole lecture on invalidation, I'd like to offer this suggestion to Dani.

When someone is crying, instead of saying "Don't cry", give them, send them or offer them a hug.

One brief note about crying: In my work with suicidal teens, I've found that one thing they have in common is they have been told it is wrong to cry, or they have been told to be strong and get on with things, or.... they have not been hugged when they cried. It has only been in the past few years of my life, and I am 49 now, that I have learned the importance of hugging. Recently I added this line to my home page, in case you haven't seen it:

I established Danielle’s Youth performers in 2002 as i saw the need for a group that offered young singers the chance to get out into the community and perform as a group but most importantly as soloists! You can find choir after choir and dance group after dance group at all the community performances we do, but never a group of young and very professional solo singers. This makes us very unique and we’re proud of that! My aim is teach my students/ performers all the things most singers/ actors don’t get to learn until they’re adults, such as Stage craft, theatre etiquette, Microphone technique and how to relate to your audience. All the things you can only learn by getting up in-front of an audience and performing. these things can never be learnt in class alone. My students perform regularly at “Australian citizenship ceremonies.” This is a formal ceremony and very important to the people attending. Through their involvement in the ceremony my students have had to understand this and therefor conduct them selves on and off stage in a mature and respectful way. Despite the fact they are young they have had to learn to present themselves in a formal way, to work respectfully along side many adults including Important members of parliament the mayor, the band that accompanies them right down to the backstage staff that organize the microphones. All theses things make them very professional performers despite their age and I have no doubt this will help them greatly as they become Adults weather they continue in the field of performing or not.