Hui Aloha

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Hui Aloha brings together four players of the Hawaiian slack-key tradition for a lilting, reposed music that sways as gently as a palm tree's leaves. Guitarist George Kuo and Dennis Kamakahi, both of the respected Sons of Hawaii, joined Martin Pahinui for several gigs around the islands before Dennis's son began sitting in on ukulele. The combo was sweet magic, as is this album, their first recorded collection together. Made up of mostly Hawai'ian standards with a few originals sprinkled throughout, Hui Aloha follows the gentle, flowing qualities of the slack-key tradition while creating a gentle vibrancy through the multiplicity of instruments. Dennis, Martin, and George trade vocals on various cuts, with Dennis's gritty, dark tone billowing luxuriously on the country-tinged "Steal Away." "Monterey Sunrise," composed by Kamakahi on the first morning of 1997, reflects the ebb and flow of the beach's waves in an intimate, enchanting way. There are too many musical gems here to highlight; better to let this charming debut speak for itself through your stereo speakers. --Karen K. Hugg

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Average customer rating: Steal Away (I want to go back to Maui) The real deal Amazing Very Enjoyable Music A great mix of ki ho'alu

Hui Aloha Various Artists 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: 6 & 12 String Slack Key Sonny Solo Pua 'ena Hawaiian Touch Moe`uhane Kika: Tales From The Dream Guitar ASIN: B00003OP99 Release Date: 2000-01-11

Tracks:

1. Steal Away
2. Pa'ahana
3. Pu'u Anahulu
4. Palolo
5. Monterey Sunrise
6. Wai O Minehaha
7. Lepe 'Ula'ula
8. Pua Lantana
9. Whee Ha Swing
10. Ke Kaua Laiki
11. Kaimana Hila
12. Waipi'i
13. I Ka Po Ame Ke Ao
14. Panini Pua Kea
15. Sanoe

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Hui Aloha brings together four players of the Hawaiian slack-key tradition for a lilting, reposed music that sways as gently as a palm tree's leaves. Guitarist George Kuo and Dennis Kamakahi, both of the respected Sons of Hawaii, joined Martin Pahinui for several gigs around the islands before Dennis's son began sitting in on ukulele. The combo was sweet magic, as is this album, their first recorded collection together. Made up of mostly Hawai'ian standards with a few originals sprinkled throughout, Hui Aloha follows the gentle, flowing qualities of the slack-key tradition while creating a gentle vibrancy through the multiplicity of instruments. Dennis, Martin, and George trade vocals on various cuts, with Dennis's gritty, dark tone billowing luxuriously on the country-tinged "Steal Away." "Monterey Sunrise," composed by Kamakahi on the first morning of 1997, reflects the ebb and flow of the beach's waves in an intimate, enchanting way. There are too many musical gems here to highlight; better to let this charming debut speak for itself through your stereo speakers. --Karen K. Hugg

Customer Reviews:

Steal Away (I want to go back to Maui).......2005-02-24

I'm listening to "Steal Away" right now on Radio@AOL - could have knocked me over with surprise and pleasure, because we heard Dennis Kamakahi sing this very catchy tune and others in a solo acoustic gig at the Maui Ritz-Carlton on Tuesday, February 8 (one of the "Masters of Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitar" evenings.

It was a great evening, enlivened by hula and a wonderful feeling of "ohana."

I recognized Dennis' voice and the song immediately - think I'll be buying this CD very soon.

The real deal.......2003-11-27

Hate to admit it, but I picked this up looking for music for a Hawaiian-themed party. Didn't work for that, but it's absolutely excellent. Nice, mellow, authentic Hawaiian music. The rhythms transcend age...we have two little girls who argue over who gets to listen to Hui Aloha in their room!

Amazing.......2003-10-13

After seeing Hawai'i's Next Generation (Keoki Kahumoku, Patrick Lendeza, Herb Ohta Jr, and David Kamakahi, special guest Dennis Kamakahi) play in Berkely in September, I quickly ordered this CD, although it isn't the Next Generation. I ordered it because some of the songs the NG performed that night were on the CD, and I had to have them.

The songs I refer to are Steal Away and Monterey Sunrise. However, there isn't a bad song on the CD, each one is a star all by itself. One of my favorites would have to be Ke Kuau Laiki, a song Dennis wrote and dedicated to some of his friends who died during the Tet Offensive in Vietnam.

I feel the need to correct a couple of errors from another review of this CD.

Martin Pahinui is the son of slack key great Gabby Pahinui. Cyril Pahinui is Martin's brother, also a great musician.

Slack key is NOT steel guitar. These are acoustic guitars, some of them have steel strings, some have nylon strings. But you wouldn't call a standard acoustic guitar with steel strings a "steel guitar". Slack key is a style. A steel guitar is an actual instrument with its own style, and it looks nothing like a normal guitar.

Very Enjoyable Music.......2002-12-16

My perspective is not that of a knowledgable fan of Hawaiian music. I'm an open-minded music fan who grabbed this on a whim. And it's excellent. It has the mellow and relaxing quality that people tend to enjoy in Hawaiian music, but is never syrupy. The playing and singing are beautiful, and both the traditional and original songs are excellent. I especially like track #10, which is a haunting song about the Vietnam War. You don't need to understand Hawaiian to get the feeling.

A great mix of ki ho'alu.......2001-11-05

A good mixture of different styles of slack key. My favorite is the first number, "Steal Away", that has a great classicak uke solo by Dennis Kamakahi. Panini Pua Kea is also great, recalling the Sons of Hawaii. Their version of Palolo, though, pales in comparison to the one by the Ka'au Crater Boys.

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