Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Collection

1. Kanaka Wai Wai

2. World Away

3. Maui Dawn

4. Lia

5. Whee Ha Swing

6. Hawaii Aloha

7. Sacred Journey

8. Dreams of Eternity

9. Kumu Mele (Simple as a Sunrise)

10. Pearly Shells

11. Slack Tides

12. Hawaii Ponoi

13. So Far, So Good

14. Napili Meditation

15. Lahainaluna

16. Another Day, Another Life

17. Allure of the Islands

18. Plantation Waltz

19. Voyage Home

20. Beyond Blue

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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

Amazon.com

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: 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: Brings back visit to Hawaii I judge all my other slack key cds against this one...

Slack Key Guitar Various Artists Manufacturer: Palm Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music Pacific Islands | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Pacific Islands | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Slack Key Guitar Volume 2 Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Collection, Vol. 2 Black Sand Moe`uhane Kika: Tales From The Dream Guitar ASIN: B00000J10I Release Date: 1998-09-01

Tracks:

1. Give a Lei, Bryan Kessler
2. Island Style, Randy Lorenzo
3. Dolphin Days, Charles Michael Brotman
4. Kiho'alu Jam, Sonny Lim
5. Hi'ilawe, Sonny Lim
6. Milili'i Slack Key, Ken Emerson
7. Mehameha, Sonny Lim
8. Kaulana Na Pua, John Keawe
9. Saddle Road, Kevin Teves
10. Pu'uanahulu, John Keawe
11. Hapuna Sunset, Charles Michael Brotman

Album Description

"Ki ho'a lu," or slack Key guitar, refers to the altered tunings of the acoustic guitar that are unique to the musical heritage of Hawaii. The beautiful slack Key sound is synonomous with the majic of the Hawaiian Islands. This collection of solo performances features 7 well known slack key guitarists.

Customer Reviews:

Brings back visit to Hawaii.......2005-12-10

I had no idea what Slack Key Guitar was until finally took the wrapper off this CD and played it. Love this CD. Very relaxing. Great backgound music-can let it play all day. Brings back the memories of our visit to Hawaii.

I judge all my other slack key cds against this one..........2000-06-02

Bought it on May 17. Ended up buying 11 (and counting) other slack key music cds. But still my favorite overall. I can't sing, but do want to learn to play slack key, so this instrumental cd of solo (no other instrument) slack key inspires me. You will not go wrong buying this one!

The mellow performances match my personality, and bring to mind images of balmy breezes and swaying trees.

I've been looking for another instrumental cd of solo slack key performances, but have yet to find one that matches this one...except maybe Ozzie Kotani's, and Ledward Kaapana's live CD.

If you are wanting to play slack key, listen to this one and hear what can be achieved, without being distracted by other instruments.

Average customer rating:

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Sampler Doug & Sandy McMaster Manufacturer: Aloha Plenty ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Folk General | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Folk General | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music International Folk | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Folk | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0002XQBR6 Release Date: 2004-08-16

Tracks:

1. Hula Medley (from Hanalei Sunset CD)
2. Kelii's Slack Key Jam (from Kauai Homecoming CD)
3. Hawaii Aloha (from In A Land Called Hanalei CD)
4. Old Timer's Hula (from Slack Key Story Documentary CD)
5. Radio Hula (from Island of Peace CD)
6. Island of Peace (from Feel Better Music Relaxation CD)
7. Boris Nui Loa

Album Description

A soft, soothing sampler of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele by Doug & Sandy McMaster.

Average customer rating:

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Collection Daniel Ho Manufacturer: Daniel Ho Creations ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Koaloha Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Collection, Vol. 2 ASIN: B0000A1HWE Release Date: 2003-08-26

Tracks:

1. Kanaka Wai Wai
2. World Away
3. Maui Dawn
4. Lia
5. Whee Ha Swing
6. Hawai'i Aloha
7. Sacred Journey
8. Dreams of Eternity
9. Kumu Mele (Simple as a Sunrise)
10. Pearly Shells
11. Slack Tides
12. Hawai'i Pono'i
13. So Far, So Good
14. Napili Meditation
15. Lahaina Luna
16. Another Day, Another Life
17. Allure of the Islands
18. Plantation Waltz
19. Voyage Home
20. Beyond Blue
21. Lia (Solo Guitar Reprise)
22. Variation
23. Aloha Oe

Average customer rating: Quickest Way to the Islands Sunday morning music Soulful, peaceful and soothing.

Kauai On My Mind Bill Campbell Manufacturer: Bill Campbell ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005U2Q8 Release Date: 2001-11-10

Tracks:

1. E Ku'u Morning Dew
2. Hula Blues
3. Aloha Kauai
4. Coconut Grove
5. Mele Au Ka Lono Lani
6. Green Eyes
7. Uilani
8. Wheels
9. Ke Ahi Makani O Ku'u Home
10. Ku'u Kumu Hal
11. September Song
12. Malasadas
13. Mauna Loa
14. Maui Medley
15. Holly
16. Puka Shells
17. Nanea Kou Maka
18. Lovely Hula Hands

Album Description

A collection of slack key guitar, or ki ho'alu, instrumental solos performed by Bill Campbell in the Hawaiian Taro Patch tuning. The CD includes contemporary and traditional Hawaiian slack key tunes, original compositions, and time-honored musical standards, all arranged by Bill for playing in this unique tuning.

Customer Reviews:

Quickest Way to the Islands.......2006-06-21

If you're hankering for a trip to the Islands, but haven't the time and/or money, let Bill Campbell's lovely music take you there. The first (and subsequent) songs invoked images of turqouise waters lapping up onto white sands, and the gentle sway of palm fronds, stirred by an afternoon breeze. Bill's music is simple, unadorned, yet deeply rich, probably due both to his talent as a musician and composer, but also the ki ho 'alu sound itself. Like Bill states in his CD liner notes, this music produces a "distinctive Hawaiian sound." Mahalo, Bill, for your wonderful music!

Sunday morning music.......2002-03-06

This is the best way to describe the 18 songs on Kauai On My Mind, the brand new recording from Bill Campbell. His love of Hawaiian began when he visited Kauai for the first time six years ago. He played guitar as a hobby but hadn't touched it for awhile. He heard some ki ho'alu, and he has never stopped playing since.

There are some who may believe that slack key guitar is a strong tradition that is passed from generation to generation, but for the longest time it seemed ki ho'alu was dying a slow death. But with an increased awareness of the form, slack key guitar is now (rightfully) respected as one of the great things the Hawaiian islands has to offer. Bill Campbell, originally from the East Coast, is helping to continue, and perhaps enhance, the traditions of this style of guitar playing that all of us have heard and loved for years.

The 18 songs presented on the CD are a diverse choice of songs, not only choosing traditional titles ("E Ku'u Morning Dew", "Puka Shells", Mauna Loa") but composing his own pieces, including "Holly" (for his wife)', "Uilani" (for a lady friend), "Ku'u Kumu Hal" (for his slack key mentor, Hal Kinnaman. His playing at times can sound very bluesy, depending on the song he's playing ("September Song" is a perfect example), while other times he plays with the execution of a flamenco player ("Malasadas", which of course has Portagee written all over it).

But the rest of the time, he plays beautifully and flawlessly, sometimes a bit too clean for my tastes. Sometimes I had wished he would add a bit more 'mmmph" to his arrangements of the older Hawaiian songs, just so we could hear a bit of Bill Campbell. Perhaps in time we will.

Two things will keep him in the public eye for years to come. One, new compositions. There is a continued need for new songs, which will hopefully provide inspiration for other musicians to create their own songs. Two, covering songs that aren't part of the Hawaiian repertoire. There are so many great songs in the world, and most musicians are afraid to touch them. Campbell's approach is simple, we get to hear a slack-key version of a song we might be familiar with, but through his hands it becomes a Campbell original.

Soulful, peaceful and soothing........2001-11-25

This gentle music will have you leaning back, closing your eyes, and imagining a tropical paradise -- even if you've never been to Hawaii. Thanks to Bill Campbell for sharing his love of the music of the islands, pure and sweet, without the tacky commercialism that is so often presented to tourists.

Average customer rating: Very Impressive

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Collection, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Danci 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 International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00003WGAD Release Date: 1999-11-20

Tracks:

1. Popoki Slack Key [Instrumental] - Raymond Kane
2. Ulili E [Vocal Version] - David Kamakahi, Dennis Kamakahi
3. Hilo E/E Lili'u E [Instrumental] - Bob Brozman, Cyril Pahinui
4. Liloa's Mele [Instrumental] - Sonny Chillingworth
5. Radio Hula [Instrumental] - Ledward Kaapana
6. 'Imi au la 'Oe [Instrumental] - Keola Beamer
7. Pu'u Anahula [Vocal Version] - Dennis Kamakahi, ,
8. Hurrah Lani Ha'a Ha'a [Vocal Version] - Cyril Pahinui
9. Maori Brown Eyes [Instrumental] - James Bla Pahinui
10. Wahine 'Ilikea [Vocal Version] - Dennis Kamakahi
11. Lei 'Awapuhi (Yellow Ginger Lei) [Instrumental] - Bob Brozman, Ledward Kaapana
12. Beauty of Mauna Kea - Keola Beamer, George Winston
13. Mai Poina 'Oe Ia'u (Not to Be Forgotten) [Vocal Version] - Sonny Chillingworth
14. Aloha Oe [Instrumental] - George Kahumoku
15. Ulu Niu Ke'eke'e (The Crooked Coconut Tree) [Vocal Version] - George Kahumoku, Kekuhi Kanahele
16. Slack Key Serenade [Instrumental] - Ozzie Kotani, Leonard Kwan

Album Details

Japanese Hawaiin Guitar Compilation featuring Bonus Tracks.

Customer Reviews:

Very Impressive.......2001-01-16

This CD has a great combination of instrumental as well as vocal selections that blend together well. The music puts us into the mood of the Islands and is great for soft rainy afternoon naps. Highly recomended.

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