Soliloquy: Ka Leo O Loko

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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

Soliloquy: Ka Leo O Loko,Keola Beamer,Windham Hill Records,Hawaii,Hawaiian,Hawaiian Music,Int'l & World Music,Pop,Slack-Key Guitar,World Music

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

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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.

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