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hulagrl_16
Aloha
USA
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 Posted - 09/12/2006 : 11:39:36 AM
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Aloha,
I was looking to see if anyone knew of the story or background for the song E Huli Makou by David Chung. On huapala.org it says that it was written by the composer for the Old Kona Inn's luau. It was meant as a fun hula to dance to. On another site it says that this hula was a flirtatious hula that talks about when a man comes home from work and how his wife looks. I'm not too sure which explanation is correct and wouldn't want to guess. I want to make sure I sing and dance this hula in a way that pays its respect to the composer. So does anyone have any info?????
hulagrl_16
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Lawrence
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 09/12/2006 : 12:46:03 PM
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I think this song is very strongly flirtatious perhaps a bit ribald.
( which is fine by me! )
Here is a link to one translation that you have probably already read.
(from the Huapala site you mention):
http://www.huapala.org/E/E_Huli_Makou.html
The makou referred to is "us two" (or an exclusive group) rather than
"all of us" which would be "kakou". So I read the tranlation as if it
were two people involved alone together, not a group (at least as I
understand it!). Read from that perspective you can see that it is
very suggestive.
Nevertheless I have seen in danced in public by Kane's with lots of
loud reaction from the wahine's in the audience!! (And vice versa).
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Mahope Kākou...
...El Lorenzo de Ondas Sonoras |
Edited by - Lawrence on 09/12/2006 1:12:58 PM |
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Auntie Maria
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 09/12/2006 : 8:02:47 PM
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This is definitely a kolohe mele! Whenever this mele is played at any gathering here in the islands, the kupuna -- both male and female -- can be counted on to jump up and give the crowd a most _sassy_ hula.  |
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Sarah
`Olu`olu
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Posted - 09/13/2006 : 04:31:50 AM
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Aloha,
It could be more kolohe than you think ... mäkou refers to 3-or-more-of-us-and-not-you-guys. (If it were just the two of us, it would be mäua.)
aloha,
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Lawrence
Ha`aha`a
USA
1597 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2006 : 06:44:59 AM
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Thanks for the correction Sarah.
Yes...
I guess you could say that this Hula might get an PG or NC-17 rating
(depending on how it is danced).
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Mahope Kākou...
...El Lorenzo de Ondas Sonoras |
Edited by - Lawrence on 09/13/2006 07:52:02 AM |
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Retro
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 09/13/2006 : 07:07:21 AM
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Where's hapakid/Jesse? He's related to the composer, who just passed away not too long ago.
When our halau dances this, we often do it as couples, and the moves involve a lot of turn-around-so's-I-can-check-you-out activity (with appropriate facial expressions.) Definitely flirty... |
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hapakid
Luna Ho`omalu
USA
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Posted - 09/13/2006 : 10:43:12 AM
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I can't offer any insight to this, but I would guess that this song is exactly what it seems to be, a simple song meant to move the dancers along, plus some flirting language for fun. This apparently was written when he was young and probably isn't layered with much more meaning than is apparent. Later in life, Uncle David was more known for his falsetto singing and romantic ballads he wrote, including "Nahenahe" and "Kau'ionalani".
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Ray Sowders
Akahai
USA
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Posted - 09/28/2006 : 5:06:32 PM
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Aloha,
This song was written in a hurry by the late David Chung. It was originally written for children to perform with an ipu. It was meant to be very simple hula because the dancers were going to perform it the very next evening. It became a party favorite, particularly with our kupuna. Like many other Hawaiian songs it simply evolved to have fun. Hawaiians have a true gift in this. Many of our elders like to "express themselves" particularly after a few drinks while enjoying them selves at backyard/carport parties. There are many versions, with verses created spontaneously to "inspire" those depending on their...nature you might say.
Aloha,
Ray
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Ray Sowders
Akahai
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2006 : 11:47:24 AM
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Wow!! I still maintain the ability to kill a thread!
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RJS
Ha`aha`a
1635 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2006 : 2:04:17 PM
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hulagrl_16
Aloha
USA
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Posted - 10/05/2006 : 09:22:05 AM
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Mahalo to all for your wonderful responses. Your information has really helped me in doing what I do best, and that is singing and dancing hula. This was one of the first songs that I learned as a hula dancer from my mother and tutu. Mahalo nui loa.
O wau no me ka ha'aha'a,
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Ginny
Aloha
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Posted - 10/07/2006 : 4:15:24 PM
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Hi Hula girl,
You like this song too . This was the first song I learned in Hawaiian. I was going to direct you to huapala until I read beyond your headline. Another great message board is http://www.hawaiimusicmuseum.org. A lot of artist relatives come in with histories, this might lead you to a source. Good luck on your search and remember to come back in here and post when you find it. |
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