Hawaiian Love Songs

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On Hawaiian Love Songs, George Kahumoku skillfully manages the delicate balancing act of stretching the sonic boundaries of slack-key guitar technique while keeping the music firmly rooted in tradition. On tracks like "The Queen's Prayer," which features a bass-string glissando inspired by the Chantays' surf-guitar classic "Pipeline," Kahumoku's 12-string guitar playing recalls the intricate picking of a young Leo Kottke. On gentler tracks like "Nu'oli" and "Nakalele" he revels in the gorgeous melodies that Hawaiian musicians seem to produce in endless streams. Kahumoku is joined by vocalist Diana Aki for a duet on the tragic love song "Keiki Mahine." Other guest artists include slide-guitar master Bob Brozman and harmonica player Norton Buffalo, who adds a soulful blues wail to "Lei Pikake." Hawaiian Love Songs is a beautiful blend of contemporary slack-key guitar playing by a musician who respects the past, but doesn't feel compelled to repeat it. --Michael Simmons

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Average customer rating: Happy Music Can't Stop Listening Breath of fresh air! Takes you to a happy place You need this classic for your Hawaiian music collection

Facing Future Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Manufacturer: Mountain Apple Company 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: Alone in IZ World In Dis Life E Ala E IZ in Concert: The Man and His Music Ka 'Ano'i ASIN: B00000JFG3 Release Date: 1993-09-01

Tracks:

1. Hawai'i '78 introduction
2. Ka Huila Wai
3. 'Ama'ama
4. Panini Pua Kea
5. Take Me Home Country Road
6. Kuhio Bay
7. Ka Pua U'i
8. White Sandy Beach of Hawai'i
9. Henehene Kou 'Aka
10. La 'Elima
11. Pili Me Ka'u Manu
12. Maui Hawaiian Sup'pa Man
13. Kaulana Kawaihae
14. Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World
15. Hawai'i '78

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To gauge the magnitude of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's popularity in his native Hawaii, consider this: following his death in 1997 (at age 38, attributed to his profound obesity), Kamakawiwo'ole's body lay in state in the state capitol, only the second person to receive such an honor. Kamakawiwo'ole's appeal lies in his love for prestatehood, precondominium Hawaii and the expressiveness of his gently passionate voice, which can float through higher registers with an ease that brings Johnny Mathis to mind. Several selections ("Ka Pua U'i," "White Sandy Beach of Hawai'i," the sun-kissed "La 'Elima") feature Kamakawiwo'ole in a traditional mood, using only his ukulele to adorn the charm of his native lyricism. Others, such as the Jimmy Buffett-like "Maui Hawaiian Sup'pa Man" add playful contemporary touches that suit Kamakawiwo'ole's style. Most touching are the string-backed laments that open and close the album, "Hawai'i '78 Introduction" and "Hawai'i '78," initially a reflection on his father's death, later on the passing of Hawaii's native culture. Best known is his medley "Somewhere over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World," which played over the closing credits of the film Meet Joe Black. --Terry Wood

Album Description

There's a smart balance of traditional Hawaiiana and contemporary tunes on this CD. There's heart-tugging warmth along with unexpected chuckles. The end result is a candid, honest reinforcement of his vocal breadth.

Customer Reviews:

Happy Music.......2007-08-03

I bought this for a friend of mine who loved his rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". She didn't know who sang it but we listened to it at her birthday party and this was it. Just Iz and his ukeleli. Anyway, we enjoyed the rest of the album too. His style was so gentle and pure.
The world lost one of it's beautiful spirits.

Can't Stop Listening.......2007-07-30

This is my second CD by IZ I will keep collecting his music as long as he keeps producing it. It offers a taste of pure Hawaii. Don't miss it.

Breath of fresh air!.......2007-07-28

Iz and his music are truely a breath of fresh air in a world full of cookie cutter music. He's a master of the ukulele, and has a voice as sweet and clear as a warm Hawaiian day. "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World" is beyond perfection. It fills the soul with joy and lifts you above the clouds...above the rainbow. A must for the Hawaiian music collector.

Takes you to a happy place.......2007-07-23

I got this CD mainly for "Somewhere over the Rainbow", but do enjoy the entire range of songs. Would recommend it, however, I probably will not buy any more of his stuff; a little goes a long way.

You need this classic for your Hawaiian music collection.......2007-07-21

This guy has an amazing voice and this album shows it off very well. Contains the "Over the Rainbow" version seen on TV and many other songs. It is also a "political" statement in music. Iz was anti-US and favored Hawaiian independence. But, still an amazing album and music.

Average customer rating: Hawaiian Love Songs You Gotta Love This Stuff

Hawaiian Love Songs George Kahumoku 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: Drenched by Music Night Moon: Po Mahina Black Sand Pua 'ena Kika Kila Meets Ki Ho'Alu ASIN: B000056CAF Release Date: 2001-01-09

Tracks:

1. Queen's Prayer [Instrumental]
2. E Ho'i I Ka Pili
3. Moku Hulu
4. Keiki Mahine
5. Moloka'i Slide
6. Nu 'Oli [Instrumental]
7. Hawaiian Chant (Taual Ta Huahua'i)
8. E Maliu Mai
9. Lei Pikake
10. Ke Welina a Kealoha
11. Nakalele [Instrumental]

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On Hawaiian Love Songs, George Kahumoku skillfully manages the delicate balancing act of stretching the sonic boundaries of slack-key guitar technique while keeping the music firmly rooted in tradition. On tracks like "The Queen's Prayer," which features a bass-string glissando inspired by the Chantays' surf-guitar classic "Pipeline," Kahumoku's 12-string guitar playing recalls the intricate picking of a young Leo Kottke. On gentler tracks like "Nu'oli" and "Nakalele" he revels in the gorgeous melodies that Hawaiian musicians seem to produce in endless streams. Kahumoku is joined by vocalist Diana Aki for a duet on the tragic love song "Keiki Mahine." Other guest artists include slide-guitar master Bob Brozman and harmonica player Norton Buffalo, who adds a soulful blues wail to "Lei Pikake." Hawaiian Love Songs is a beautiful blend of contemporary slack-key guitar playing by a musician who respects the past, but doesn't feel compelled to repeat it. --Michael Simmons

Customer Reviews:

Hawaiian Love Songs.......2007-06-27

Just back from a trip to Kauai I obtained this CD with the hope of bringing back some of the peace and relaxation that we experienced there. I thought the intro to the first song was a little different than I was looking for but as I continued listening the song became more and more beautiful. Then the rest of the CD with its gorgeous melodies and simple style made me want to just sit in my papasan chair on my patio and drift off to the islands. This is definitely one of the most beautiful CDs I have ever heard and extremely capable of inducing peace and calmness.

You Gotta Love This Stuff.......2001-04-28

I have been a serious listener of Hawaiian slack key for nearly 25 years, and this is some of the best I have ever heard. Slack key music is like blues in that it is based on a rather simple set of musical ideas which allow each performer an infinite space for interpretation and feeling. The happening thing is not so much the notes or chord changes that are played as the honestly and rightness of each musicians approach. At its best slack key can invoke some of the purest musical listening moments available; at its worst it can drift toward a polished sentimentality, which is often quite boring. This album happily achieves the former and not the latter. With every single note Kahumoku demonstrates his sincere love of traditional music, his wonderful guitar artistry and his tremendous musical judgement. His vocals have a raw tonal quality which is perfect for these songs and very authentically Hawaiian. Overall this effort is distinguised by a natural, unadorned quality and a trust of the music itself, which is often lost when Hawaiian muscicians enter the studio. Kudos are due to George Winston for allowing the music to be what it is and avoiding the hoaky production standards that ruin a lot of Hawaiian recorded music.

This is really one of the most exciting thing I have come across since I first heard the Gabby Pahinui Band back in the late seventies. If you have never heard real Hawaiian slack key before this would be a great introduction. If you are already into the genre, this one was made with you in mind!

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Hawaiian Love Songs Various Artists Manufacturer: Madacy Special Mkts ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000G6BLVK Release Date: 2006-07-04

Tracks:

1. Lovely Hula Hands
2. On the Isle
3. Hawaiian Blues
4. Pearly Shells
5. Pacific Melody
6. Awapuli Hula
7. Last Desert Island
8. Song of the Islands
9. King Kamehameha
10. Aloha Hawaii

Tracks:

1. Honeymoon in Hawaii
2. Aloha Honolulu
3. Flower Lei
4. Waikiki Waikiki
5. Bali Ha'i
6. Sweet Gardenia Lei
7. Goro Goro Ne
8. Aloha Oe
9. Pretty Red Hibiscus
10. To You Sweetheart, Aloha

Tracks:

1. Aloha Beloved
2. My Little Grass Shack in Kealakekua Hawaii
3. Hawaii Hawaii
4. Hawaiian Wedding Song
5. Sing Me a Song of Hawaii
6. Hawaii Sang Me to Sleep
7. Rindu Akan
8. It Happened in Kaloha
9. Blue Hawaii
10. Honolulu Hula

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Hawaiian Wedding Hawaii Calls Orchestra & Choir Manufacturer: Record Service ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000678MIY Release Date: 1995-03-22

Tracks:

1. Hawaiian Wedding Song/Ke Kali Nei Au (I'm Waiting for You) - Alfred Apaka, Nina Kealiiwahamana
2. I'll Remember You - Nina Kealiiwahamana
3. Mapuana - Alfred Apaka
4. Paoakalani - Nina Kealiiwahamana, Ed Kenney
5. Moon of Manakoora - Alfred Apaka
6. Beautiful Kehana - Nina Kealiiwahamana, Ed Kenney
7. Beyond the Reef - Hawaii Calls Orchestra & Choir
8. Lei Aloha, Lei Makamae (Forevermore) - Alfred Apaka, Haunani Kahalewai
9. Beyond the Rainbow - Danny Kaleikini, Nina Kealiiwahamana
10. Sweet Leilani - Alfred Apaka
11. 'Makalapua (Profuse Bloom) - Ed Kenney
12. Lovely Hula Hands - Alfred Apaka
13. Pua Mae 'Ole (Never Fading Flower) - Nina Kealiiwahamana
14. Hawaiian Wedding Song/Ke Kali Nei U (I'm Waiting for You) [Steel ...] - Hawaii Calls Orchestra & Choir

Product Description

HAWAII CALLS PRESENTS... SONGS FOR A HAWAIIAN-STYLE WEDDING. A recording specifically designed for weddings, from procession to reception. This is a compilation of the most requested hawaiian love songs.

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20 Best Hawaiian Love Songs Starlight Singers Manufacturer: Madacy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sounds of Hawaii ASIN: B000286RDE Release Date: 2004-05-25

Tracks:

1. Aloha Honolulu
2. Pretty Red Hibiscus
3. Honeymoon in Hawaii
4. Hawaiian Blues
5. Waikiki Waikiki
6. Lovely Hula Hands
7. Bali Ha'i
8. Flower Lei
9. On the Isle
10. King Kamehameha
11. Awapuli Hula
12. Song of the Islands
13. Aloha Beloved
14. Hawaii Hawaii
15. Sing Me a Song of Hawaii
16. Hawaiian War Chant
17. It Happened in Kaloha
18. My Little Grass Shack in Kealakekua Hawaii
19. Honolulu Hula
20. Aloha Oe

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Hawaiian Love Songs Various Artists Manufacturer: Madacy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00066VU8E Release Date: 2004-11-16

Tracks:

1. Lovely Hula Hands
2. On the Isle
3. Hawaiian Blues
4. Pearly Shells
5. Pacific Melody
6. Awapuli Hula
7. Last Desert Island
8. Song of the Islands
9. King Kamehameha
10. Aloha Hawaii

Tracks:

1. Honeymoon in Hawaii
2. Aloha Honolulu
3. Flower Lei
4. Waikiki Waikiki
5. Bali Ha'i
6. Sweet Gardenia Lei
7. Goro Goro Ne
8. Aloha Oe
9. Pretty Red Hibiscus
10. To You Sweetheart, Aloha

Tracks:

1. Aloha Beloved
2. My Little Grass Shack in Kealakekua Hawaii
3. Hawaii Hawaii
4. Hawaiian Wedding Song
5. Sing Me a Song of Hawaii
6. Hawaii Sang Me to Sleep
7. Rindu Akan
8. It Happened in Kaloha
9. Blue Hawaii
10. Honolulu Hula

Average customer rating: Hawaiian Elevator Love Songs REALLY GREAT

Hawaiian Love Songs Various Artists Manufacturer: K-Tel ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music Pacific Islands | Compilations | International | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pacific Islands | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Pacific Islands | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000000RU3 Release Date: 1996-03-19

Tracks:

1. Blue Hawaii
2. Tiny Bubbles
3. Lovely Hula Hands
4. Hawaiian Wedding Song
5. Song Of The Islands
6. Hawaiian War Chant
7. Honolulu City Lights
8. On The Beach At Waikiki
9. Beyond The Reef
10. Aloha Oe

Customer Reviews:

Hawaiian Elevator Love Songs.......2000-11-23

Hate to be harsh because there are alot of great songs. However, it sounds like they used a one man band for each song. It doesn't have vocals and is monotonous. It's a great buy if your an elevator operator brah!

REALLY GREAT.......2000-06-02

Thought the Hawaiian music was just what I was looking for as I am making a website for a friend from Hawaii, but haven't found a site for Hawaiian songs.

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Kid Leo's Island Love Songs, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Kde Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000001PVJ Release Date: 1995-08-01

Tracks:

1. Hopelessly Devoted To You - Ilona Irvine
2. Graduation Day - Tropical Knights
3. Just Loving You - Ernest Chang
4. Island Babe - I'Land Boyz
5. Friends (Who Makes Better Lovers) - Hal Bradbury
6. Crazy Love - Jeff Rassmussen
7. One Last Time - Island Rhythms
8. Wild Heart - Kapena
9. Just Can't Let Go - Kawehi Lindsey
10. Hold Me In Your Arms - Jadessence

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Love Songs for You The New Generation Manufacturer: Surfside (Navarre) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Disco | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004T0D6 Release Date: 1995-03-01

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There's a Rainbow in My Heart Roselani Manufacturer: Roselani ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAK01C Release Date: 2003-10-21

Tracks:

1. Island Feelings
2. Kauai Beauty
3. Kauai, A Tropical Isle
4. Little Did I Know
5. Please Say You'll Be Mine
6. Where Is My Honey Tonight?
7. Okole Kicking Mama
8. Words Get in the Way
9. Just You and Me
10. Akaka Falls
11. Poinciana
12. There's a Rainbow in My Heart

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