The Key

1. Waiting

2. Turning of a Key

3. Breaking the Silence

4. When Hearts Collide

5. Search

6. Glimmer of Hope

7. Broken

8. Light of a Candle

9. Letting Go

10. Awakening

11. Through the Doorway

The Key,Michael Gettel,Narada,Adult Alternative,Chamber Jazz,Jazz Music,New Age / Meditation,Solo Instrumental

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Average customer rating: I Love Stevie My first choice for a desert island The definition of music at its best. You Can't NOT Give This Album 5 Stars stevie really wonder

Songs in the Key of Life Stevie Wonder Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Motown | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Innervisions Talking Book Fulfillingness' First Finale What's Going on Stevie Wonder - The Definitive Collection ASIN: B00004SZWD Release Date: 2000-05-02

Tracks:

1. Love's In Need Of Love Today
2. Have A Talk With God
3. Village Ghetto Land
4. Contusion
5. Sir Duke
6. I Wish
7. Knocks Me Off My Feet
8. Pastime Paradise
9. Summer Soft
10. Ordinary Pain

Tracks:

1. Isn't She Lovely
2. Joy Inside My Tears
3. Black Man
4. Ngiculela/Es Una Historia/I Am Singing
5. If It's Magic
6. As
7. Another Star
8. Saturn
9. Ebony Eyes
10. All Day Sucker
11. Easy Goin' Evening (My Mama's Call)

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Songs in the Key of Life (1976) was the highest high point of Stevie Wonder's career. More sprawling than Innervisions and Talking Book, this two-LP-plus-EP was also less of a consistent stunner than either of those masterworks. That Songs retains an enormous amount of visionary relevance, though, is demonstrated not only in Coolio's borrowing of "Pastime Paradise" as a template for "Gangsta's Paradise," but in the cold-as-ice synthesized string quartet of "Village Ghetto Land." This is Stevie, so naturally that cut's anger is balanced by the ultra-buoyant "I Wish," "Sir Duke," and "Another Star." The 2000 reissue boasts radically improved remastered sound. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

I Love Stevie.......2007-07-27

I am loving rediscovering this beautiful work of love and art with my children. I LOVE STEVIE.

My first choice for a desert island.......2007-07-08

Undeniably classic Stevie Wonder. If you're a fan you have to have this one; if you're new to Stevie this is the place to start. Unlike some of his sugar sweet music from the 1980s, Songs In The Key Of Life has some melodies that can only be described as "haunting" -- they stay with you a lifetime. Some believe that a great meal should be paired with a great wine. Here, each melody is paired with the right lyrics. It's perfect and it's also the one album I would take if I could take only one to a desert island banishment.

The definition of music at its best........2007-06-17

If you check your local music store and looked through the Stevie Wonder CDs, you are likely to find this album more than the other albums (aside from "A Time To Love.") Though this album is over 30 years old, it's still in demand, and with a good reason: the 21 songs on this album are some of the greatest works to ever enter the music industry.

Most artists these days stick to one type of music, rarely trying something different. Wonder, on the other hand, has mastered not only his usual R&B and funk songs such as "I Wish," but on this album he also throws in some Latin, classical and funk/rock fusion twists, and he delivers them just as well as his usual genre.

Wonder without a doubt has talent in songwriting. He sings about almost everything that you can sing about, such as world peace ("Love's In Need Of Love Today"), love ("Knocks Me Off My Feet"), heartbreak ("Another Star"), world problems ("Village Ghetto Land") and equality ("Black Man") to name a few. No matter what he sings about he delivers some of the best vocals, lyrics and composing of all time. Most of his songs are upbeat and danceable, such as "Ngiculela" and "Sir Duke." "As" and "Summer Soft" are the most beautiful, poetic songs on the album and the music accompanying them are just as extraordinary. The funk songs Wonder is known for are also here. "I Wish" and "All Day Sucker" are funkier than "Superstition" from the album "Talking Book." "Ebony Eyes" is a very fun song that has a slight Beatles feel to it.

Wonder also includes two instrumentals: "Contusion" and "Easy Goin' Evening." Both of them show Wonder's skill with instruments, especially the harmonica (in "Easy Goin' Evening") which he is very well known for. "Contusion" is a great display of R&B/rock fusion and is very fun to dance to.

With twenty-one songs on this album, each of them some of the greatest songs ever, it's difficult to not like the album. This is music at its absolute best.

You Can't NOT Give This Album 5 Stars.......2007-06-08

I never really considered myself a Stevie Wonder fan, but after listening to this album, I realize why people love him so much. The songs off this album have been sampled and re-recorded by so many other artists it's scary! His R&B songwriting was second to none during the mid 70s.

stevie really wonder.......2007-05-13

great album: one of my favourites through all times. I already own the LP but on cd the quality is excellent. great buy!!!

Average customer rating: How Could Anyone Not Like This! A must buy Heaven in slack strings and smooth voices aloha A rare peaceful treat!

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Various Artists Manufacturer: Windham Hill Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music Pacific Islands | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Pacific Islands | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Collection, Vol. 2 Black Sand Sounds of Hawaii Facing Future Slack Key Guitar Volume 2 ASIN: B0000030MF Release Date: 1995-05-23

Tracks:

1. Panini Pua Kea - Cyril Pahinui
2. Ku'u Kika Kahiko (My Old Guitar) - Ozzie Kotani
3. Pohakuloa - Moses Kahumoku
4. Ke'ala's Mele - Leonard Kwan
5. Maui Medley - Barney Isaacs And George Kuo
6. Moe 'Uhane' (Dream Slack Key) - Sonny Chillingworth
7. Kalena Kai - Keola Beamer
8. Whee Ha Swing - Ledward Kaapana
9. E Ku'u Morning Dew - Keola Beamer
10. Waikiki Hula Medley - George Kuo
11. Punahele - Ray Kane

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Hawaiian slack-key guitar began evolving in the 1830s, when Spanish and Mexican cowboys brought guitars to the cattle ranches of the Big Island. It became a recognizable style around the turn of the century. The term refers to the practice of slacking some strings from standard tunings to create open tunings; the thumb provides the bass line while the other fingers play melody and improvise. It might thus remind some listeners of the fingerpicking of a country master like Doc Watson, but the style has a wind-blown, wide-open quality all its own. Traditionally an accompanying instrument in a group setting, slack key has recently moved out front, and this all-instrumentals CD shows why. From the light touch of Moses Kahumoku or Leonard Kwan to the bluesiness of George Keo or Ray Kane to the pop feel of Keola Beamer, it offers the best possible introduction to the music. --John Morthland

Customer Reviews:

How Could Anyone Not Like This! .......2007-05-26

I remember listening to this kind of guitar sound when I was a teenager in Hawaii back in the summer of 1964. I fell in love with that sound then and am still a huge fan of this style of guitar playing.

It is still alive and fresh even after listening to this CD hundreds of times over the years. It makes you want to smile and dance and kick sand around on some beach!

The selection of artists for this CVD is alike an aal-star team - great stuff!

A must buy.......2007-04-06

I listen to this Cd on my honeymoon in Maui... just about everyday. It's very relaxing and kind of romantic when sitting in a hot tub. When we got home we had to order this, so we can always have special music to listen to.

Heaven in slack strings and smooth voices.......2006-11-10

If you want to be exposed to some of the best slack-key music around and a wide variety as well, this is the first of several albums you MUST add to your collection. Period. Clean. Clear. Wonderful recordings that make and contain the whole notion of 'Aloha' and so much more.

Here are the islands, the winds, volcanoes rising from the waves, morning light, beach sands. Here are smooth voices, restful voices. Here are joyful moods, playful echoes, and a fascinating blend of ancient textures with new age notions.

Get it. Play it. Play it again. Let it take you to new places where 'mahalo' grabs your soul. It is what it is. Relax. Enjoy.

aloha.......2006-10-07

what a wonderful cd - flashback to warm summer evenings at the slack key guitar festival - all our favorite artists - can hardly wait to order vol II - great price thru amazon - mahalo

A rare peaceful treat!.......2006-05-29

This instrumental Hawaiian guitar music album plays like a blessing in song. The melodies are achingly beautiful. It can transform the darkest mood.

The tradition of Hawaiian slack key started in the 1800's when guitars were first introduced to the Islands. The instruments were adapted to Hawaiian musical traditions. Hawaiian musicians developed their own tunings which in some cases were passed down through the generations.

Ordinarily these guitarists are not heard solo. Luckily for us, we have this collection of Hawaiian slack key guitarists. Enjoy this beautiful album!

Average customer rating: Cant believe this album is averaging 4 stars Lights and Sounds This is Yellowcar's best album yet! Best yet by far Great

Lights and Sounds Yellowcard Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Ocean Avenue Move Along Paper Walls Louder Now From Under the Cork Tree ASIN: B000CNGCCK Release Date: 2006-01-24

Tracks:

1. Three Flights Up
2. Lights And Sounds
3. Down On My Head
4. Sure Thing Falling
5. City Of Devils
6. Rough Landing, Holly
7. Two Weeks From Twenty
8. Waiting Game
9. Martin Sheen Or JFK
10. Space Travel
11. Grey
12. Words, Hands, Hearts
13. How I Go
14. Holly Wood Died

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Lights and Sounds is a statement of intent: Yellowcard has grown up. Never "just kids" to begin with, the California-by-way-of-Florida quintet tackles thornier subjects than on 2003's Ocean Avenue, while taking a more ambitious approach towards their already proficient musicianship. Sean Mackin's surprisingly well integrated violin playing has always been a big part of their sound, but now they've upped the ante. Their third album doesn't just open with a pretty piano-based instrumental ("Three Flights Up"), but leads to a 25-piece orchestra, along with Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks, on "How I Go." It may sound pretentious, but they make the unusual combination (pop-punk plus classical) work. On their second major label effort, Yellowcard comes across as serious to be sure--and this is nothing new--but not pretentious or silly. Affairs of the heart are as important as ever, but charismatic frontman Ryan Key has other matters on his mind. On "Two Weeks from Twenty," featuring Printz Board of the Black Eyed Peas, he sings, "We lost another one that we sent with a gun / They're gonna miss him he was two weeks from twenty." Then on "Words, Hands, Hearts," he laments, "The whole world is different now men have died." No longer bright-eyed teenagers, Yellowcard hasn't lost hope and their compassion remains boundless, but the times have changed, and so have they. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

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Lights and Sounds is a bigger, broader album from their platinum debut album Ocean Avenue, that finds Yellowcard moving away from songs about breakups and onto more expansive themes of artifice, war, and adulthood. The guitars are tougher, the songs more intricate and encompass a wider spectrum of musical styles, which is evident in the title track.

Customer Reviews:

Cant believe this album is averaging 4 stars.......2007-06-07

If this were a bands first album, we would never hear from them again. Worst YC album to-date.

Lights and Sounds.......2007-05-31

I think it's a lot betther than most people think. Can't wait for Paper Walls.

This is Yellowcar's best album yet!.......2007-04-13

F.Y.I I am not under 13 but I just don't have an account. This album is much more mature than Ocean Avenue. This ablum has great songs that are easy to relate to. All the songs are not the same. You will hear songs with orchastras playing and other will be pure punk rock. Everyone should give this album a chance. I am sure that you will probably fall in love with YC.

Best yet by far.......2007-03-28

Like many fans, I fell in love with Yellowcard's awesome music with the release of their album, Ocean Avenue. Now with the follow-up, the newest (for now ;)) album from YC, Lights and Sounds is by far my favorite. There are plenty of good songs and NONE which I actually disliked. The thing is, I'm very picky when it comes to this kind of music, so that's saying something. My favorites have to be "Sure Thing Falling", "Rough Landing, Holly", "Waiting Game" and "Holly Wood Died". That's not all there is but you'll have to check it out for yourself!

I have to disagree with one of the past reviews that mention this would be good for fans of Coldplay and/or Keane. I for one am a huge fan of Keane and I really like some of Coldplays music, but they are nothing like YC.

If I were to compare to other bands, I might ssy fans of Simple Plan would probably like this, but all in all I think ANYONE would love YCs music when it comes down to it.

Great.......2007-02-28

this is a great cd i think this was YCs big step up now more people now about them. Best EVER

Average customer rating: 4.5; They just keep getting better... I'm an addict Not Old World, and definitely not Grow Up and Blow Away. Different band. Different sound. Dizzying! Great background music for the urban Schmoozer

Live It Out Metric Manufacturer: Last Gang Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Canada | North America | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Old World Underground, Where Are You Now? Knives Don't Have Your Back Witching Hour Broken Social Scene Set Yourself on Fire ASIN: B000B66H64 Release Date: 2007-01-08

Tracks:

1. Empty
2. Glass Ceiling
3. Handshakes
4. Too Little Too Late
5. Poster Of A Girl
6. Monster Hospital
7. Patriarch on a Vespa
8. Police And The Private
9. Ending Start
10. Live It Out

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Toronto's Metric has the ability to appeal to fans on a number of levels: the group captures the likeability of Elastica with the cheekiness of Blondie and then mixes that new wave style with just enough of a growling guitar to give it some oomph. Since their last release, the acclaimed Old World Underground, Where Are You Now?, Metric's sound has morphed slightly; this follow-up is a little more guitar-based and slightly less electronic than their last, a move likely to broaden their fan base even further.

Metric's rock-meets-new-wave is not only timely, it is joyful to boot. The driving track "Handshakes" could easily qualify for the next ipod commercial, while "Monster Hospital"'s retro punk style has a Clash-inspired chorus that will stay in your head for days. By the same token, the band's musical diversity is especially evident in the beautiful "The Police and the Private," where one could easily imagine that they are listening to an up-tempo Sarah Harmer track. Metric's cross-genre appeal is at least party due to frontwoman Emily Haines' delivery. A smart writer and performer, Haines' contributions to the Broken Social Scene collective have already made her voice somewhat familiar, and in her own element she shines especially bright. From her delicate whispers (the Pink Floyd-esque "Ending Start") to her Eurotrash-inspired yelps ("Live It Out") Haines has the "it" factor that makes indie rock critics swoon, and keeps fans dedicated. --Denise Sheppard

Customer Reviews:

4.5; They just keep getting better..........2007-06-30

It's always nice when you latch onto a band like Metric or Stars. They make memorable, hard rocking music without feeling a sense of generic-isms; a band that just sounds way too polished for its own good that radio will adore but it leaves your brain just as quickly. With their 3rd release (1st album was re-released recently...too many re's there), the band just keeps getting better and able to blend their new-age influences and rocking rhythms rather than one overpowering the other.

Empty: Starts out nice and slow before heavy guitars kick in and it just becomes a very groove-based track that's great to headbang too (it's fun to do vocalist Emily Haines' head movements which go sideways rather than vertically). 9.5/10

Glass Ceiling: One of the more enjoyable tracks on the album with a catchy main riff and the chorus being a nice quick sing-along. It just sounds like a fun track to listen to and tap your foot to. Only problem is it's slightly repetitive. 8/10

Handshakes: Even though there's a lot of elements to like about this one such as the fast-paced main riff, it doesn't really take off. Not that it's a bad track and you probably wouldn't skip over it but aside from a few things, it's hard to keep it in your head. 7/10

Too Little Too Late: After a long guitar riff, we get into a mid-tempo number with Emily's sexy vocals harmonizing with each other before it goes into a beautiful chorus which is mainly thanks to the guitar line underneath. Not really a pop hit but it's just a very enjoyable track to listen to. 8.5/10

Poster of a Girl: Some songs are just way too catchy for their own good. Everything from its ungodly catchy synth line to the guitar line played before it to Emily's sexy-as-hell repeating of the song's lyrics in French, it's an obvious highlight. 9.5/10

Monster Hospital: Very indie rock and loud and full of energy with a Clash-inspired chorus yet...I don't like it that much. Strange huh? It doesn't do anything wrong really and many love it and it was obviously a single but it's one of those songs where you're the odd man out. 7/10

Patriarch on a Vespa: Great beat although like Handshakes, it might be one of those tracks you like but probably won't go back to much. It's got its heavy guitars, Emily's vocals and good rhythm bass/drums-wise. Chorus and its noise solo saves it. Come to think of it: I like the song. 7.5/10

The Police and the Private: More catchy synth arpeggios and great interplay between it and the guitar. It's a great example of them building a kind of atmosphere without going completely nutso a la Empty or Monster Hospital. Album standout. 9/10

Ending Start: Kind of a weird song. Piano-based at its start with Emily harmonizing with a weird male voice with swirls going around all over the place. It's a nice sounding if off-kilter track but it's kind of missing a memorable hook to rope you in. 7/10

Live it Out: I love Emily's vocals at the start and when you think it'll be another ambience piece, it kicks up and rocks hard. Might not be a catchy sing along song but its rhythmic beat sets it apart and maybe not an ideal closer, it's certainly a good rocker. 8/10

It's too bad female fronted bands tend to be known more for its vocalist than anything. Everyone knows Emily just as everyone knows Amy Millan from Stars or Hayley Williams for Paramore but the band here does a great job at being a band and luckily, they come up with great records like this one.

I'm an addict.......2007-03-29

I hate indie bands, and I hate Canadians. But I LOOOOVEEEE Metric. Go figure.

Not Old World, and definitely not Grow Up and Blow Away. Different band. Different sound........2007-02-14

Can't agree more with the only negative reviewer for this record. It seems as Emily and company abandoned most of their melodic beauty that made Grow Up and Blow Away, and Old World Underground... so freakin' special in the first place. The second and third tracks on this album are basically grating.. in the most annoying way (especially the third, that yelling she does over and over). To compare this album to something by the Yeah Yeah Yeah's is definitely on the right track... what I loved most about Metric's sound initially was their all-over-the-map music, while keeping melody and high-quality songwriting intact. The band, on Live It Out, decides that they're more concerned with "rocking out" than writing high-quality, timeless songs. There's nothing wrong with rocking out, but when you compare their previous works with this latest... it's insanely disappointing. The quality of the songs has definitely dropped, which is why I can only give this record three stars instead of five like the first two.

I am grateful that Emily has a solo record... it's damn good and to me, it's the direction that Metric should have gone toward.

I do still love Emily's lyrics... but again, these songs just "rock", they don't send shivers down my spine like the ones on Grow Up and Old World (especially Grow Up...)

Maybe Metric's live shows weren't attracting audiences until they started rocking out more, with live drums as opposed to electronic trip-hop-influenced loops... maybe they needed more simple, noisy guitars to get people moving at shows... shame that that takes priority over heartbreaking piano parts and insanely catchy melodies. Again, I'm glad Emily made that solo record.

Metric, go back to your roots. Longtime fans have missed you.

Dizzying!.......2007-01-10

Bought this record based on a quick recommendation from a friend--she thought I might like it (and she doesn't know my musical tastes all that well, either!), and she was RIGHT. Great thing to put in the player when cooking and cleaning, or for yelling out in the car. Bouncy, fresh, bright, disco-esque, quicktime. Even my husband is recommending LIVE IT OUT to pals, and he's anti-disco. I don't like to cheapen this group by likening them to ELASTICA, but the qualities in Elastica's tunes that I like are the same for METRIC. Fearless bass, tricky beats, uncommon lyrics, and those magical female vocals. Not one bummer tune in the bunch. Snatch it up!

Great background music for the urban Schmoozer.......2007-01-01

I bought the album after hearing Police and the Private on MSN music (MSN radio used to have such a great indie selection back in like 2002-4, then they lumped all the different genres of indie music together). Emily Haines' voice is good, but not great. She doesn't have much range, so you'll find that Police and the Private and Monster Hospital are the best tracks on this album. The songs on this album lack depth and are cheesy in a nouveau melodramatic way, and the use of french in the song "Poster of a Girl" is weak and cliche. On the positive side, the music has a great '80's-esque synth sound that has been popular lately, and the music is good party background music for today's hipster. Although, how hip can Metric be if they were showcased on Grey's Anatomy? It's your call. This is the only new/old wave-ish indie pop I own and I like it okay enough, but not enough to continue to delve into this genre, but I would listen to this album again.

Average customer rating: Love it Delicious! beautiful 2006 GRAMMY WINNER!!! Please, more slack key without vocals!!!

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Collection, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Windham Hill Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Pacific Islands | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Black Sand Slack Key Guitar Volume 2 6 & 12 String Slack Key Soliloquy: Ka Leo O Loko ASIN: B00000JJMW Release Date: 1999-07-27

Tracks:

1. Popoki Slack Key - Ray Kane
2. Ulili E - Dennis Kamakahi/David Kamakahi
3. Hilo E/E Lili'u - Cgril Pahinui/Bob Brozman
4. Liloa's Mele - Sonny Chillingworth
5. Radio Hula - Led Kaapana & Friends
6. Imi Au La 'Oe - Keola Beamer
7. Pu'u Anahulu - Kamakahi/Kuo/Pahinui Hawaiina Slack Key Band
8. Hurrah Lani Ha'a Ha'a - Cgril Pahinui
9. Maori Brown Eyes - James 'Bla' Pahinui
10. Wahine 'Ilikea - Dennis Kamakahi
11. Lei 'Awaphui (Yellow Ginger Lei) - Bob Brozman/Led Kaapana
12. The Beauty Of Mauna Kea - Keola Beamer/George Winston
13. Mai Poina 'Oe La 'U (Not To Be Forgotten) - Sonny Chillingsworth
14. Aloha 'Oe - George Kahumoki
15. Ula Niu Ke'eke'e (The Crooked Coconut Tree) - George Kahumoki/Kekuhi Kanabelo
16. Slack Key Seranada - Leonard Kwan/Ozzie Kotani

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This second album in Dancing Cat Records' Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Series produced by George Winston follows its successful Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters. Again the masters of the genre are featured in several well-known tunes such as Lili'uokalani's "Aloha 'Oe" (played here by George Kahumoku) and "'Ulili E" (Dennis and David Kamakahi), as well as modern originals and two tracks that had not been available on CD before: "Ulu Niu Ke'eke'e" (George Kahumoku and Kekuhi Kanahele) and "Slack Key Serenade" (Leonard Kwan and Ozzie Kotani). The liner notes provide complete information on each song's original album.

A balance of instrumental and vocal tracks, the compilation is a terrific starting point for exploring the artistic and stylistic diversity in modern slack key. Instruments on this album include everything from traditional mouth bow, 'ukulele, and percussion stones to 12-string slack key and modern acoustic guitars. Elder statesman Ray Kane lullabies us with his simple instrumental "Popoki Slack Key" (popoki means "little cat"); renowned improviser Cyril Pahinui and Sol Hoopii-influenced Bob Brozman combine 12-string slack key and acoustic steel guitar interpreting "Hilo E" and "Lili'u E" in a style evocative of the 1920s. Showing off how slack key works solo, in duets, or with mixed accompaniment, this is one of the most beautiful slack key compilations out there. --Erik Macki

Customer Reviews:

Love it.......2007-02-24

Bought a copy for a trip to Kauai. Listened to it while I was there and now all we have to do is slip the disc on to be transported back to the islands (at least if we keep our eyes closed and try real hard to imagine).

The music is sublime.

Delicious!.......2007-01-09

I am hooked on this music and could play this CD day and night.

beautiful.......2006-06-01

This cd would be worth buying even if it only had one song on it - the version of "Pu'u Anahulu" with Martin Pahinui on vocals. I get chicken skin just listening to this song and how much he sounds like his father! Of course I love Gabby's version but always wondered what it would sound like without the cheesy strings; this is it. Unlike one other reviewer, I love the vocals.

2006 GRAMMY WINNER!!!.......2006-02-25

This album won a Grammy in February 2006! And diservedly so...

Slack key has come into it's own, many prominent guitar players are following these talented Hawaiians around, learning their new tricks and their old traditional ways. (In song sample #8 of "Masters II", Amazon spelled Cyril Pahinui's name with a "g", come on, let's give the Hawaiian artists the respect they deserve.)

This is NOT a sequel to Slack Key MastersI, but a beautiful extension and addition. The voices as well as the strings are sublime, just right in fact.

All I can say is, MORE! MORE! MORE!

Please, more slack key without vocals!!!.......2005-11-22

That's my call to record execs, or George Winston, or whoever, if they ever read these. I bought volume one, absolutely thrilled that finally, after 40 years of searching, I'd finally found slack key without singing. I don't hate the vocals, and the vocals on this CD are less annoying than a whole lot of the vocals I've heard in Hawaiian music (yes, I grew up there, and have gone back every year for the last 30 years, and I've heard a whole lot of Hawaiian music that I didn't exactly ask for.) I love finger-picked ukulele (NOT strummed), and I love the cheesy steel guitar, but if I never hear another vocal, it'll be too soon. So anyway: is everyone who ever published Hawaiian music confident that people like and expect vocals? I see other reviews here that could do without the vocals. I hereby swear that if Dancing Cat (or anybody) ever does another collection anywhere near as good as Vol. 1, without vocals, I will instantly buy it at a premium price. I promise!

Average customer rating: Startlingly beautiful. A must for any Simpsons superfan. 4 1/2 Springfield, You Rock! the simpsons are great!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you're a fan, you probably know all the words...

The Simpsons: Songs In The Key Of Springfield - Original Music From The Television Series Danny Elfman , and Alf Clausen Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Television Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Novelty Music | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Cartoon Music | Children's Music | Styles | Music The Simpsons | Specialty Stores | Music Soundtracks | Imports | Stores | Music Music | The Simpsons | Amazon.com Stores | us-stores Similar Items: Go Simpsonic With The Simpsons: Original Music From The Television Series The Simpsons Sing The Blues The Simpsons: The Yellow Album South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut - Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture The Simpsons: Songs In The Key Of Springfield - Original Music From The Television Series (Special Packaging, Limited Edition) ASIN: B0000033Z8 Release Date: 2006-03-13

Tracks:

1. The Simpsons Main Title Theme (Extended Version) - Alf Clausen
2. We Do (The Stonecutters' Song) - Marge/Homer/The Stonecutters
3. Dancin' Homer (Medley): Crosstown Bridge/Capitol City - The Simpsons/Tony Bennett
4. Homer & Apu (Medley): Who Needs The Kwik-E-Mart?/Who Needs The Kwik-E-Mart? (Reprise) - Lisa/Apu/Homer/Marge
5. 'Round Springfield (Medley): Bleeding Gums Blues/A Four-Headed King/There She Sits, Brokenhearted... - Lisa/DJ/Bleeding Gums Murphy/Cast
6. 'Oh, Streetcar!' (The Musical): White-Hot Grease Fires (Prologue)/Long Before The Superdome... - Director (Jon Lovitz)/Chief Wiggum/Marge/Apu/Ned Flanders/Cast
7. Jingle Bells - Robert Goulet/Bart/Smithers/Mr. Burns/Nelson
8. Springfield (Medley): The Simpsons End Credits Them (Big Band Vegas Version)/Gracie Films Logo - Alf Clausen
9. 'Itchy & Scratchy' Main Title Theme - Alf Clausen
10. 'Itchy & Scratchy' End Credits Theme - Alf Clausen
11. The Day The Violence Died (Medley): Not Jazz Chor, But Sad Chor/The Amendment Song - Krusty The Clown/Jack Sheldon/Kid/Bart/Lisa/Cast
12. Senor Burns - Tito Puente & His Latin Jazz Ensemble
13. The Simpsons End Credits Theme (Afro-Cuban Version) - Tito Puente & His Latin Jazz Ensemble
14. Your Wife Don't Understand You - Announcer/Lurleen (Beverly D'Angelo)/Homer/Cast
15. Kamp Krusty (Medley): South Of The Border/Gracie Films Logo - Bart/Krusty/Gene Merlino
16. End Credits Suite #1: The Simpsons End Credits Theme (Austalian Version) - Alf Clausen
17. End Credits Suite #1: The Simpsons End Credits Theme (Hill Street Homage) - Alf Clausen
18. End Credits Suite #1: The Simpsons End Credits Theme (It's A Mad, Mad, Mad World Homage) - Alf Clausen
19. Treehouse Of Horror V (Medley): Controlling The Transmission (Prologue)/The Simpsons Halloween... - Bart/Homer/Alf Clausen
20. Honey Roasted Peanuts - Homer/Marge
21. Boy Scoutz N The Hood (Medley): Saved By The Bell/Jackpot/Springfield, Springfield (Parts 1 & 2)... - Apu/Milhouse/Bart/Lisa/Marge/Homer/Cast
22. Two Dozen & One Greyhounds (Medley): The Pick Of The Litter/See My Vest - Mr. Burns/Lisa/Smithers/Maid/Bart
23. Eye On Springfield Theme - Kent Brockman/Homer
24. Flaming Moe's - Kipp Lennon/Cast
25. Homer's Barbershop Quartet (Medley): One Last Call/Baby On Board - Principal Skinner/Apu/The Be Sharps/Cast
26. TV Sucks! - Homer/Bart
27. A Fish Called Selma (Medley): Troy Chic/Stop The Planet Of The Apes/Dr. Zaius/Chimpan A To Chimpan Z - Agent MacArthur Parker (Jeff Goldblum)/Troy McClure/Bart/Homer/Cast
28. Send In The Clowns - Announcer/Krusty The Clown/Sideshow Mel
29. The Monorail Song - Lyle Lanley/Cast
30. In Search Of An Out Of Body Vibe - Grampa/Mrs. Bouvier
31. Cool - Homer/Grampa
32. Bagged Me A Homer - Lurleen (Beverly D'Angelo)/Recording Studio Guy/Homer/Marge
33. It Was A Very Good Beer - Homer
34. Bart Sells His Soul (Medley): From God's Brain To Your Mouth/In-A-Gadda-Da Vida - Bart/Reverend Lovejoy/Homer/Milhouse/Cast
35. Happy Birthday, Lisa - Lisa/Bart/Leon Kompowski (Kipp Lennon)
36. End Credits Suite #2: The Simpsons Halloween Special End Credits (The Addams Family Homage) - Alf Clausen
37. End Credits Suite #2: Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part One) (Medley): Who Dunnit?/The Simpsons End... - Alf Clausen
38. End Credits Suite #2: Lisa's Wedding (Medley): The Simpson End Credits Theme... - Alf Clausen
39. End Credits Suite #2: The Simpsons End Credits Theme (Dragnet Homage) - Alf Clausen

Amazon.com

Who said musical comedy was dead? Was it you? Fools! There are more shining moments in each of these 39 zippy little numbers than in the complete score of any bloated Broadway dud today. Peppered with original dialogue, and seven renditions of "The Simpsons Main Title Theme" (including Australian, Big Band, and Afro-Cuban), this disc includes beloved originals like "Who Needs the Kwik-E-Mart?" Even better are the scathing parodies: "Oh, Streetcar!" (Tennessee Williams à la community musical theater); "Dr. Zaius" (Falco-meets-Planet of the Apes); and "See My Vest" (Monty Burns's jaunty dissection of Disney's "Be Our Guest"). With celebrity cameos from Tony Bennett, Robert Goulet, and Beverly D'Angelo, Songs is a sparkling tonic to sustain you through the seven dreary days between Sunday evenings. --Kurt B. Reighley

Customer Reviews:

Startlingly beautiful........2007-06-23

Every other reviewer here has said it all: in a nutshell, this is a really fun recording and a must-have for any Simpsons fan. I just wanted to comment that every time I listen to this album I am always amazed at the incredibly lavish production value. The orchestra is as sweet as a film score, which lends a lot of weight to the characters and their various story lines. The music really draws you in and makes you care about the characters. As a musical enthusiast and amateur musician, it makes my soul happy.

A must for any Simpsons superfan........2006-07-09

This has got to be one of my faveroite Simpsons CDs I own.
Packed with Simpsons goodness on every single track. You'll find yourself singing along to these catchy, yet hilarious tunes from the show. Being a Simpsons fan for almost my whole life, I know every tune and melody. If you're a Simpsons superfan, this CD is for you.
=)

4 1/2 Springfield, You Rock! .......2005-03-15

Until I heard this CD, I never fully appreciated how much music was in "The Simpsons." Sure, I knew the theme songs, and was aware of guest appearances by The Who, The Red Hot Chile Peppers, and many other bands, and I know that Danny Elfmann and ALf Clausen are exceptional composers who excel in many other venues. Over the years, however, the show has produced a number of memorable songs, many of them satirizing some of the most popular (and often unctious) chestnuts of recent American music.

Krusty's "Send in the Clowns" is a prime example of the importance and the sheer quality of the songs in the show. Like the best musicals, they advance the plot, jive with with the show's themes and characters, and are musically memorable and lyrically hilarious. Some of the songs are played semi-straight (Lurleen's country songs) while others extend the subversive, on-target humor of one of TV's most brilliant shows. (As the co-owner of the creature who actually won the "animal who most resembles a Simpson contest," receiving a Matt Groening autographed poster as a prize, I am one of millions of experts on the show and a longtime fan.)

I agree with the reviewer who said there were a just a few too many reworkings of the Simpson theme songs on the CD (although many of these are of unquestionable worth), the CD, replete with both music and samplings of dialogue is a tribute to the show, a true bargain box set, and a must for any Simpsons or musical comedy fan. Springfield, you RAWK!

the simpsons are great!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2005-02-14

my favorite tv show,you must buy this cd,there are so many songs,
if you like the simpsons you will recognize all the songs,and if you don't like them you will get fun with the lirycs

If you're a fan, you probably know all the words..........2003-09-10

While "The Simpsons Sing The Blues" seemed to be a quicky cash-in job to make somemore money off of Simpsons-maina, "Songs in the Key of Springfield" delivers the goods. The snappy writing and lovable characters can be enjoyed over and over again in you CD player. I would recommend this to anyone who likes the show.

Average customer rating: One of Dokken's best A classic Rokken w/ Dokken EXCELLENT pop-metal offering Another gem from Dokken

Under Lock and Key Dokken Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Glam | Classic Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classic Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Hard Rock & Metal | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Party Boys | Warner Brothers Records | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tooth and Nail Back for the Attack Breaking the Chains Invasion of Your Privacy Out of the Cellar ASIN: B000002H3E Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Unchain The Night
2. The Hunter
3. In My Dreams
4. Slippin' Away
5. Lightin' Strikes Again
6. It's Not Love
7. Jaded Heart
8. Don't Lie To Me
9. Will The Sun Rise
10. Til The Livin' End

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Sure, they may have been the kings of heavy metal Cheez Whiz, but unlike many image-conscious '80s rockers, Dokken wrote genuinely appealing songs. Frontman Don Dokken's voice carried better than most belters, and George Lynch was a ferociously gifted guitarist who could tug at the heartstrings as easily as he could burn down the bedroom. Under Lock and Key, which wasn't as combustive as Dokken's first two albums Breaking the Chains and Tooth and Nail, seemed like an effort by the band to attract a larger following. It worked. Candy metal softballs like "It's Not Love," "Unchain the Night," and "In My Dreams" were heavy enough to keep the guys rockin', but sensitive enough to attract the chicks. And isn't that what '80s metal was all about? --Jon Wiederhorn

Customer Reviews:

One of Dokken's best.......2006-11-11

This one is up there with Under Tooth and Nail and Back for the Attack. If you like those two then you'll like this one.

A classic.......2006-03-02

This isn't as heavy as there album Tooth And Nail but it's almost as good and just as popular. The heavier Lightning Strikes, Til the Livin End, It's Not Love and Unchain the Night are and the more melodic In My Dreans, Will The Sun Rise and The Hunter are excellent too. The 2 ballads Jaded Heart and Slipping Away are excellent power ballads too. The whole band here performs just as well as they did on Tooth And Nail. If you like melodic rock, hair metal, classic rock, metal or good music in general than get this.

Rokken w/ Dokken.......2006-02-25

Excellent example of 80's metal. Don Dokken's vocals shine on this cd and George Lynch's guitar work is by far some of his best. This whole cd rocks. I love all of the tracks, but a few that really stick out are: The Hunter, In My Dreams, Lightnin' Strikes Again, & It's Not Love. A must have for any 80's metal fan. You won't be let down by purchasing this one!!

EXCELLENT pop-metal offering.......2006-02-24

This release was more commercial friendly then their magnificent TOOTH AND NAIL, but it is still just as enjoyable - just different. Lyrically speaking, there are at 4-5 songs on here that explore the "having been wronged by the femme-fatale" theme that appears often enough on Dokken releases so as to almost make those lyrics a Dokken trademark.

Anyone who has ever been disappointed in love should be able to relate to Dokken's thorough covering of the subject, whether it be "searching for love on the lonely streets again" (The Hunter), betrayal of confidence (Don't Lie To Me), yearning for a love that still flourishes although it is history (In My Dreams), or the helplessness one feels when a loved one exits one's life (Slippin' Away). I think that has been a big reason Dokken has had such a lasting appeal to their fans because this is a subject so many of them can relate to.

I love Don Dokken's voice. He doesn't exhibit the same range as someone like Rob Halford (then again, who does?), but his voice can suit perfectly for all-out rockers like "Lightnin' Strikes" or ballads like "Slippin' Away" with equal justification. Can you imagine Rob Halford or Ronnie James Dio singing ballads? To me, it just doesn't work as well as Don Dokken's would on Dokken's ballads. Don's voice and style works out great in either capacity.

The first three songs, plus "Don't Lie To Me", are what I would classify as "melodic metal" - musically speaking, similar in style to the Scorpions. A theme and beat is recorded and diversified with George Lynch's intricate guitar work so as to maintain listener interest through the songs.

"Unchain the Night" is a great opener to the release - a mid-tempo track with a thumping bass hook and Don Dokken's soaring vocals. Dokken had opened shows with this number on tour before.

"The Hunter" is a another mid-tempo track, similar to the previous one. Lyrically it's about a broken-hearted guy "searching for love on the lonely streets again" that he himself acknowledges may be in vain.

"In My Dreams" - remember the video to this? George Lynch's fancy fingerwork in this guitar solo is AMAZING. (Incidentally, some techno-dance musicians call THE PARTY redid this in 1991 that promises an intersting comparison.) "Don't Lie To Me" on the same CD is similar to this song.

"Slippin' Away" is a power-ballad similar to "Alone Again" Dokken had released a year earlier. "Jaded Heart" is the other slow song on the CD.

"Lightnin' Strikes" and "Til The Livin' End" are the all out, rapid fire tempo songs on here with the thunderous drums and Lynch's lightning fast fretwork. That is stuff to crash your car to.

"It's Not Love" got a fair amount or radio and MTV airplay It does not happen to be one of my preferred Dokken recording, but it is a fan favorite, so let the other reviews tell you more about that track.

"Will The Sun Rise" sounds like a song that could have appreared on Def Leppard's HYSTERIA. It is a political statement against war. Listen to the song "Give It Up" from Don Dokken's solo CD UP FROM THE ASHES. They are lyrically similar.

Give this Dokken offering a serious listen - it ranks up there with "Tooth And Nail" as their best release.

Another gem from Dokken.......2005-11-09

Dokken prove there one of the best metal bands to come out of the 80's with another great album. Dokken's music was a lot more serious than a lot of the hair bands as Dokken had maybe the best musicians out of them. Anyway here's my review...

1.Unchain the Night- 10/10 A great soft intro that leads into an awesome heavy rocker. This song has a heavy riff and great vocals. The bridge is great as Don's scream leads right into George's awesome solo where he shreds his ass off. George's second solo is better than the first as he plays with a ton of feeling.

2.The Hunter- 10/10 A great Van Halen type song with some great vocals. This song has an awesome riff and chorus. George's solo is excellent as he shreds a little but plays with a lot of feeling and makes every note count. This classic ends with a great note hold from Don Dokken. Great pop metal song.

3.In My Dreams- 10/10 This great melodic song starts with some good harmony vocals. George's riff is excellent. And Don's vocals are great and they sound a little like Joe Lynn Turner. The chorus is great as the harmony vocals work perfect for this song. George's solo is incredible again as he shreds away and shows off his great vibrato. One of my favorites and this song is a little similar to the Yngwie song "Heaven Tonight" One of Dokken's biggest hits and a great pop metal song.

4.Slippin' Away- 10/10 A great ballad with an excellent vocal performance by Don Dokken and an amazing solo by George Lynch who plays with so much emotion.

5.Lightnin' Strikes Again- 10/10 One of Dokken's best songs ever. George's riff is great and Don's vocals are great. An awesome fast paced song. George's solo is great as he shreds away and overdubs some harmony. Don's vocal performance is brilliant as he belts out a lot very high notes towards the end of the song.

6.It's Not Love- 10/10 A few great riffs from George Lynch. Very unique riffs. A great chorus and good vocals during the whole song. George's solo is excellent once again. George's second solo is as good as the first too!

7.Jaded Heart- 10/10 An excellent Alone Again style ballad with an excellent chorus and riff. Don's vocals are very powerful and are filled with emotion. George Lynch's solo is awesome too.

8.Don't Lie to Me- 10/10 A great melodic song that sounds a little like Breaking The Chains. George's solo is excellent as he throws in some tap, some great bends and excellent shredding lines. The guitar tone is excellent as it sounds like the Scorpions guitar tone. This should have been a big hit. The riff is great too. Another one of my favorites.

9.Will the Sun Rise?- 10/10 A great melodic song. The vocals and riff are excellent. The chorus is one of the best on the album. George throws in another great fast melodic solo. This is one of my favorite Dokken songs and George plays with a lot of feel. Maybe my favorite song on the album. A masterpeice!

10.Till the Livin' End- 10/10 An excellent melodic, agressive, fast paced song with another great chorus. A classic George Lynch riff and excellent vocals from Don Dokken. George's solo is probably the best on this album as it has some of his fastest player ever and the high note Don hit's after the solo is excellent. Don's ending note hold and the ending drums and guitar are excellent too. A real classic track.

This is another brilliant album from Dokken. You can't go wrong with there 80's albums but this is very high on my list as Don's vocals and George's guitar work has never been better. Every song is a classic. This album is also more of a pop metal album than Tooth And Nail however it is very diverese and has 4 pop metal songs, 4 straight forward metal songs and 2 power ballads. The glossier production of this album sounds good too. The band is

Don Dokken- Vocals
George Lynch- Guitar
Mick Brown- Drums, Vocals
Jeff Pilson- Bass, Vocals, Keyboards

Average customer rating: THE BEST Kamahiwa Keali'i Rocked in a cradle of pure aloha Beautiful singing; great, relaxing CD

Kamahiwa: The Keali'i Reichel Collection Keali'i Reichel Manufacturer: Punahele Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Maui In Dis Life Alone in IZ World Facing Future Honolulu: The 50 Greatest Hawai'i Albums of All Time ASIN: B000B9EYFM Release Date: 2005-10-25

Tracks:

1. Maunaleo
2. Hanohano Ka Lei Pikake
3. Lei Hali'a
4. Ipo Lei Momi
5. Ka Nohona Pili Kai
6. He Lei No Kamaile
7. Hanohano 'O Maui
8. Mele A Ka Pu'uwai
9. Ku'u Pua Mae 'Ole
10. Toad Song
11. Kawaipunahele
12. Kaiona
13. The Road That Never Ends

Tracks:

1. Mele Inoa No Kawaipunaheleopaliku
2. Maika'i Ka 'Oiwi O Ka'ala
3. 'Auhea Wale Ana 'Oe
4. Ka 'Opihi O Kanapou
5. No Ka Moku Kia Kahi Ke Aloha
6. Pule Ho'ao
7. Ka Mo'o Ku'Auhau O Kamaile Puhi Kane
8. He Lei No Kamaile
9. Lei Hana I Ka Makani Ua Lau'awa
10. Aia I Waiehu Pua Lokelani
11. Ho'i Au e Pili Me Ka'Uiki

Customer Reviews:

THE BEST .......2007-07-14

Keali'i Reichel Collection is probably the best of the Hawaiian music collection that I have. The music contained in KAMAHIWA is for listening and for dancing. I enjoy this CD so much as do my students.

Kamahiwa.......2007-06-27

Some of this music is great, but when songs are sung in English, they sound old fashioned and corny.

Keali'i.......2007-01-29

A fabulous collection. Extremely relaxing. Right after I get back or am traveling to Hawaii I play this in my car. Gets me really ready for a great trip.

Rocked in a cradle of pure aloha.......2006-07-12

This is the most wonderfully tender, majestic, spirited, magical album I've heard in years!

The CD of chants is amazing. If you're still sitting down after a track or two, and your mind isn't reeling with curiosity about the ancient culture of Hawaii, you might need antidepressants...or maybe just the other CD in the set.

The second CD is the most lovely collection of meles. Pure acoustic nurturance! Seriously, if life has you down, do yourself a huge favor - sit or lie down in a cozy spot, close your eyes, and listen to "Maunaleo," the first track...and be warned, you may not want to get moving again until the end of the album. It's too lovely to rush away from.

I can't say enough about this collection. In a nutshell, if you love exquisitely moving music, you cannot go wrong with this one.

Beautiful singing; great, relaxing CD.......2006-06-06

All my life, I wanted to visit Hawa'ii. On May 15th, 2006, I finally did (!), and the experience was even better than I had anticipated. What I did not anticipate, however, was how beautiful Hawa'iian music is. While driving around the island of Oahu (one of the more popular islands of Hawa'ii) and soaking in the sights, I would just listen to the radio and hum to the music.

Now I'm back in the mainland (Maryland,to be specific) wishing I could have stayed in that amazing place just a little longer. Yet, I did manage to bring some Hawa'iian music back home, and Kealii's cd is the most enjoyable, and the most relaxing, of all the music I brought back.

The 1st cd in Kealii's collection reminds me of the great people I got to meet while staying on the island. The music is warm, friendly, and sounds as if it is sung from the soul. The 2nd cd reminds me of the land itself, full of history and culture, impressive in it's majesty, yet respectful of the great ocean of the pacific. The chants on this cd are very impressive - they take you away.

Hawa'ii is a wonderful place, rich in culture; filled with gorgeous landscapes (and forests, and beaches, and oceans), friendly people, delicious food, and wonderful music. I recommend this cd to those looking for a taste of what that unforgettable island has to offer.

Average customer rating: Great! Beautiful Hawaiian Mood Music Beautiful, Gentle, Waterborne Gentle Island sounds

Soliloquy: Ka Leo O Loko Keola Beamer Manufacturer: Windham Hill Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Pacific Islands | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Moe`uhane Kika: Tales From The Dream Guitar Black Sand Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Mauna Kea: White Mountain Journal Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Collection, Vol. 2 ASIN: B00005UK0Q Release Date: 2002-01-08

Tracks:

1. Pailolo
2. Kapaula Bay
3. Kaulana Na Pua
4. Kolowaka
5. Li'i's Song
6. Mino'aka
7. Moana's Laundry Basket
8. Nala Hala O Nuae
9. Wai Ulu
10. Pauahi O Kalani
11. Kawohikukapulani
12. The Myna Bird's Dobro
13. Papa's okolehau
14. Ka Makani 'Ula'ula
15. Pau Lili Lehua

Amazon.com

Of the slack-key guitarists that pianist George Winston has brought to light from Hawaii, the most eloquent and forward-looking is Keola Beamer, which is ironic given that Beamer's first album in 1973 was called Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar in the Real Old Style. There's nothing old about the music on Soliloquy. Unlike most of his brethren, Beamer rarely sings, and that seems to free him from the sometimes clichéd phrasing and melodies identified with Hawaiian music. Even without those signposts, however, Beamer's music is distinctly Hawaiian, beginning with the slack-key guitar. It's a standard acoustic guitar, but the strings are tuned lower--literally, slacker--than normal. It gives the guitar a lazy, wistful sound just shy of yearning. Soliloquy mixes Beamer's original compositions with traditional songs in unique arrangements, including some for two acoustic guitars. A bit more low key than his previous albums, and featuring more nylon than steel string, Soliloquy is a quiet meditation born from the idyllic environment of Hawaii. --John Diliberto

Customer Reviews:

Great!.......2007-04-06

I just set the player on repeat and listen to it for hours. Soothing music. Good to pay attention to or just let it be background music. This is a good CD to have.

Beautiful Hawaiian Mood Music.......2006-08-25

The playing is lovely, and will set a peaceful, relaxing Hawaiian tone wherever you listen to it.

Beautiful, Gentle, Waterborne.......2004-07-13

Infused with the islands - recreates them in sound. The perfect accompaniment to a day or evening on the water. This music gently, deeply sinks in. I'm buying another as a gift for a friend so I can get mine back!

Gentle Island sounds.......2002-12-03

Keola's latest release for George Winstons Dancing Cat Records is a wonderful, soothing, melodic trip through the Islands. There is no low point on the album, and as the songs all are of a quiet tempo with similiar feel, they flow together as a sort of Hawaiian slack guitar suite. Highly recommended! Also- if you get the chance- see Keola live. He puts on a super show.

Average customer rating: Hula with an R & B spin! Awesome for KIDS! Puts them to sleep! My Favorite CD Feel the Spirit of Aloha You've got to have this one!

Kawaipunahele Keali'i Reichel Manufacturer: Punahele Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Facing Future E Ala E Alone in IZ World In Dis Life Ho'oluana ASIN: B000003ZVJ Release Date: 1997-04-22

Tracks:

1. Kawaipunahele
2. In My Life
3. Hanohano Ka Lei Pikake
4. If We Hold On Together
5. E Ho'i I Ka Pili
6. Wanting Memories
7. Kauanoeanuhea
8. Ku'u Wehi O Ke Aumoe
9. 'Akaka Falls
10. Pua Mikinolia
11. Come Sail Away
12. He Mele Inoa No Kawaipunahele

Customer Reviews:

Hula with an R & B spin!.......2007-05-13

I enjoyed the mix of traditional hula with some songs taking on an R & B spin.

Awesome for KIDS! Puts them to sleep!.......2006-03-19

I listened to this music (my daughter is half Hawaiian) when my daughter was a baby ten years ago and it would always soothe her and put her to sleep because it's so soothing and beautiful. Now, my son, when he teeths he is inconsolible! He will not stop for a bottle, to be rocked, sang to, put down in his bed, etc. But I play this, and not even 3 seconds later, he is on his way to la la land. It is wonderful. I recommend it to any parent! Or anyone who wants to de-stress.

My Favorite CD.......2006-02-17

Keali'i Reichel has such a nice mellow voice.
His Music is so soothing and Kawaipunahele is my favorite CD of his works!
Keali'i Reichel includes familar songs along with the Hawaiian theme that puts you in a very mellow mood.
Only wish I had this CD when my kids were all small.
I have bought two of this CD one I bought in Hawaii and this one I bought for my girlfriend because she drives a Limo and would use it in the Limo.

Feel the Spirit of Aloha.......2006-02-08

I bought this CD on Maui, listened to it while we were there, brought it home and listened to it and, thanks to the included lyrics, learned the words to all the songs. I don't speak much Hawaiian, but I now can sing some songs in Hawaiian. Keali'i Reichel has a wonderful voice, great talent, a love for Hawaiian traditions and his legacy, and I can feel the Spirit of Aloha as he sings the songs on this CD.

You've got to have this one!.......2005-08-30

As you know, all of Keali'i's CD's are recommended. This one was his debut CD, released in 1994. It features traditional Hawaiian favorites such as "Akaka Falls," as well as original compositions including "E Ho'i I Ka Pili," "Kauanoeanuhea," and the title track, "Kawaipunahele." It also contains cover versions of The Beatles' "In My Life" and Sticks' "Come Sail Away." Keali'i's chanting comes across at the beginning of "In My Life" and in the last track, "He Mele Inoa No Kawaipunahele." Be sure to pick this one up!

Meditation Music:

1. The Painter
2. The Perfect Flaw
3. Thou Art in Heaven [Import]
4. Thunder Romance
5. Tom Barabas (Featuring Bill Tillman)
6. Traffic D'Abstractions
7. Trance Planet Box Set [Box set]
8. Visionary Path: Guided Journeys for the Mind and Spirit
9. Visions and Rhythms
10. Wild Earth

Meditation Music

meditation music

Meditation Music

Laura Allan [Import]

Tchaikovsky: The 6 Symphonies [Box set]

The Hyperion Schubert Edition 11 / Brigitte Fassbaender, Graham Johnson

Music: The Orange Spot Sessions, Vol. 2

The Wonder of Stevie: Melody Man [Import]

Trance 2005, Vol. 3 [Import]

Transatlantique [Import]

Thugs Are Us [Clean]

The Good Life

Show Some Emotion

This is Joceil's Boy [Explicit Lyrics]

Stripped Bare

The Villain: Based on a Thug's Life [Explicit Lyrics]

Crazy with the Blues

Martinis with Mancini