Hawaiian Tradition

About the Artist
There are as many styles and categories of music in Hawai'i as there are singers and musicians. Since the beginning, when Hawaiian entertainers began to be heavily influenced by outside, off-island musical sounds and styles, Hawaiian musicians and singers took the new sounds and instruments and quickly placed their own stamp of ownership on them. The beat, the pulse of the music, irrespective of the tempo, began to penetrate the presentation of most songs, creating a new, vibrant style.

As new artists emerge, they add to the musical forms of the past and bedeck the matrix of the style with their own artistic personalities which become unique garlands of new, musical nuances. Two such artists are AMY and WILLIE K.

"Upon leaving a private music school in California, my grandmother, Jennie, spoke to me about the importance of Hawaiian music. Knowing that I was classically trained, she asked me to try and practice Ha'i. I fell in love with it. Everything I had ever learned about music was in this style of singing. Keeping in mind the female legends of Hawaiian music, Aunty Genoa Keawe, Lena Machado, Kealoha Kalama, and Leina'ala Haili, I tried to write in a traditional form, but with my own style. I hope to take you back in time when music was simple, beautiful, and pure. This is from my heart." Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom

Band members:
Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom-lead vocals
Willie K.-12-string guitar, 6-string guitar, 4-string ukulele, electric bass, mandolin, percussion

Product Description
Amy's affection for her island music is totally visible in this collection. Amy's kama'aina family roots vibrate joyously with the sound of her unusual musical accomplishment and performance in this, her first truly Hawaiian album. A contemporary, yet respectful, exciting musical adventure performed by a young, consummate artist who understands the importance of the musical traditions of old Hawai'i and the gift of freedom of musical expressions bestowed on the now generation of Hawai'i.

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Average customer rating:

Avoid all her albums!

Mahalo, Amy

Me ka leo NUI!

New Generation, Old Traditions

Hawaiian Tradition
Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom
Manufacturer: Mountain Apple
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000008T9R
Release Date: 1997-04-22

Tracks:

Hale'iwa Hula
I Ka 'Aina Kaulana
Pohai Kealoha
Hale Ali'i O Waimaka
Ho'i I Ka Punana
I Ali'i No 'Oe
Na Manu O Kalani Nui
Ua Noho Wau I Neia Wahi Kaulana
Lehua'ula
Pili Mai No I Ka Ihu
Hanaiali'i Nui La Ea
Kaulana Wailua A'o Moloka'i
Kihawahine

Album Description

Amy's affection for her island music is totally visible in this collection. Amy's kama'aina family roots vibrate joyously with the sound of her unusual musical accomplishment and performance in this, her first truly Hawaiian album. A contemporary, yet respectful, exciting musical adventure performed by a young, consummate artist who understands the importance of the musical traditions of old Hawai'i and the gift of freedom of musical expressions bestowed on the now generation of Hawai'i.

Customer Reviews:

Avoid all her albums!.......2006-06-19

The popularity of Amy Gilliom is an ongoing mystery to me. Apparently, she was classically trained and started off as a Country singer. She should have stayed that way.

She does have a strong voice with a fairly pretty tone. However, she hasn't a clue how to use her voice. She sings all over the place with little attention to expression and coherence.

Ms. Gilliom needs to learn that singing is not about flash and technique; it is about communicating from one heart to another--at least in this type of music:.

If all of the above seems harsh, I would suggest this: Compare Amy with

Willie K who sings on some of her albums. Note the difference in expressiveness between the two.

Raiatea Helm (a younger singer) who is a far superior singer to Amy.

Genoa Keawe (the legend) who is also way better than Amy.

Nalani Olds (an older singer) who sadly does not get a fraction of the recognition that she deserves.

When you compare you will hear the difference and, I think, agree that Amy just doesn't have it. At least not yet.

Mahalo, Amy.......2004-07-13

Anytime Amy & Willie K get together, something magical happens. Aside from being the most beautiful woman in Hawaiian music, Amy has a voice that is at once contemporary and timeless. She brings her own voice to this collection of Hawaiian classics, and while she makes them her own, she never forgets the heritage of the music. Cool, relaxing, and beautiful...

Me ka leo NUI!.......1999-12-26

About 2 years ago, I was at the Cazimero's May Day Concert when out booms this voice like no tomorrow. HO ka, Aunty can sing! I was full-on blown away.. it gave me chicken-skin that I remember to this day. Such good fun! My favorites: Hale'iwa Hula (very catchy, playful song & was on KCCN for the longest) & I Ali'i never fails to inspire that mane'o feeling.. =^^= I highly recommend this album if you like falsetto like Aunty Genoa (cover look familiar, eh?).. a new generation to carry on the tradition with a modern twist here & there.

New Generation, Old Traditions.......1999-10-07

Traditional Hawaiian Music beautifully done. Brings you back to Hawaii then, appreciating our homeland. For others, listening to Amy will give you the feeling of being in Hawaii and what the people and culture here is all about. A Favorite is Haleiwa Hula. Haleiwa is a town on the Northshore of the Island of Oahu; a town that was Queen Lili'uokalani's playground. Enjoy!!

Average customer rating:

This is a great album !

Painted Tradition
Teresa Bright
Manufacturer: Tropical Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000008RID
Release Date: 1999-02-16

Tracks:

Hawaiian War Chant
Kuhio Beach
Kaulana O Hilo Hanakahi
Ta'aroa
'O Ko'u Aloha La Oe
Lei Aloha, Lei Makamae
Ki'pau Chant
Lei Mokihana
Crushed Flowers In My Lei
Nani Kaua'i
Ka Moa'e
Hinale

Product Description

1. Hawaiian War Chant
2. Kuhio Beach
3. Kaulana O Hilo Hanakahi
4. Ta aroa
5. O Ko u Aloha La Oe
6. Lei Aloha, Lei Makamae
7. Ki pau Chant
8. Lei Mokihana
9. Crushed Flowers In My Lei
10. Nani Kaua i
11. Ka Moa e
12. Hinale

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

This is a great album !.......2005-01-28

I heard a track from this on on the radio on my last trip to Hawaii. I liked it so much I bought the album, and I'm very glad I did. A great collection of Hawaiian tunes sung beautifully by Teresa Bright, backed by a small group of great local musicians. Her version of "Hawaiian War Chant" is fantastic. No touristy schmaltz here, just beautiful island music. Get this album !!!