Hawaiian Touch

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This is the first album ever recorded of duets between Hawaiian acoustic steel and slack-key guitars. Isaacs, whose professional career began in 1948, cut electric steel duets in the '50s with his brother Atta and with Gabby Pahinui. He usually serves up a very quiet kind of reverie; even his "hot" playing, on songs like this CD's "Hula Blues," demonstrates softness and subtlety. The young Kuo's style works better as support than when he's out front. Together, they not only conjure up a bygone era in Hawaiian music, but they bring it into modern times. --John Morthland

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Average customer rating: Hawaiian Tough What a Great Blending of Hawaiian Instruments! Just buy it This music will transport you into another beautiful world.

Hawaiian Touch Barney Isaacs & George Kuo 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: Kika Kila Meets Ki Ho'Alu 6 & 12 String Slack Key Moe`uhane Kika: Tales From The Dream Guitar Black Sand Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters ASIN: B0000030MB Release Date: 1995-08-01

Tracks:

1. Maui Medley
2. Waltz Medley
3. Moana Chimes
4. Pua Lilia
5. Medley: Lei Momi/'Ili Puakea
6. Hula Blues
7. Wehiwehi Oe
8. Medley: He Aloha No O Honolulu/Mauna Loa
9. Beautiful Kahana
10. Aloha Nui Ku'uipo
11. Medley: 'Ahulili/Nani Wale Na Hala
12. Goodnight, Mapuana
13. Lahaina Luna
14. Medley: Old Plantation/Ku'u Pua I Paoakalani (Solo Steel)

Amazon.com essential recording

This is the first album ever recorded of duets between Hawaiian acoustic steel and slack-key guitars. Isaacs, whose professional career began in 1948, cut electric steel duets in the '50s with his brother Atta and with Gabby Pahinui. He usually serves up a very quiet kind of reverie; even his "hot" playing, on songs like this CD's "Hula Blues," demonstrates softness and subtlety. The young Kuo's style works better as support than when he's out front. Together, they not only conjure up a bygone era in Hawaiian music, but they bring it into modern times. --John Morthland

Customer Reviews:

Hawaiian Tough.......2005-07-09

The best example of Ki ho`alu and Steel Guitar existing. I fell for this the first time I heard it and would love to see more similar recordings. Unfortunately Uncle Barney has passed and Dancing Cat (George Winston) has folded its tent. George Kuo is still touring and producing wonderful ki ho`alu, currently with Aaron Mahi and Martin Pahinui.

What a Great Blending of Hawaiian Instruments!.......2003-08-05

I just knew I would love this CD, and it even surpassed my greatest expectations! These duets, with just an acoustic steel guitar played by an older master, Alvin "Barney" Isaacs, Jr. and one of the younger generation's great slack key players, George Kuo, create a most beautiful blending of old and new sounds.

This CD is so beautiful you will be hoping it will never end. I can only hope they will record more of such dreamy and easy-listening Hawaiian music. In my estimation, together they make one of the sweetest sounds this side of heaven!! Do bless us again real soon, Barney and George!!

Just buy it.......1999-10-07

I own about 10 Hawaiian music CDs, and this one is my all-time favorite. It's perfectly relaxing and mellow. Just hearing the first chord is enough to (mentally) transport me to a secluded beach on Maui.

This music will transport you into another beautiful world........1998-12-05

This recording is an absolute gem. Two unique forms of Hawaiian guitar music, slack key and Hawaiian steel, are combined and played by two masters from hawaii. If you enjoy acoustic guitar, dobro, or blue grass finger picking music, this CD is a must. If you like to listen to Spanish or acoustic jazz guitar, this CD is a must. If you enjoy Hawaii, or maybe you have never heard true Hawaiian guitar music, this CD is a must. The recording is very high quality and captures the subtleties of both musicians and their instruments.

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The Master of Touch and Tone Jerry Byrd Manufacturer: Mountain Apple Company ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Byrd of Paradise Jerry Byrd By Request Master of the Steel Guitar, Vol. 1 It Was a Trip, On Wings of Music Steel Guitar Jazz (Dig) ASIN: B00080DEF0 Release Date: 2005-03-29

Tracks:

1. Anytime, Any Day
2. Carefree
3. Moana Chimes
4. Chickadee
5. Nighttime
6. Maui Waltz
7. Forever and Ever
8. Black and White Rag
9. Ho'i Mai (Come To Me)
10. Jerry's Tune

Product Description

Jerry Byrd has been the most influential steel guitar player of our time in both Hawai'i and Nashville. "The Master of Touch and Tone" is an album that Jerry recorded with some of the greats in Hawaiian music, Norman Isaacs on bass, Benny Kalama playing 'ukulele and Hiram Olsen on guitar. Together these gentlemen created a sound rarely heard live today. If you aren't a steel guitar enthusiast, you will be after hearing Jerry and his magic.

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Touch Wayne Takamine Manufacturer: Starsong Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004T06H Release Date: 2005-10-18

Tracks:

1. Ocean Breze
2. Makapuu by the Sea
3. Out in the Country
4. Sailing
5. Classical Gas
6. Hopes and Dreams
7. Killing Me Softly
8. This Moment Tonight
9. Thoughts of You
10. Shima Uta
11. Hopes and Dreams [Radio Mix]
12. What Child Is This
13. Minuet in G
14. Sonata in a Major
15. Sonata in E Minor
16. Vivace
17. Jesu Meke Kanaka Wai Wai

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Zen of Hula Manufacturer: Hula Monster Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA3VXQ Release Date: 2003-06-24

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Island Touch John Keawe Manufacturer: Lko Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004SWF0 Release Date: 1995-07-20

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