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Podagee57
Lokahi
USA
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 Posted - 10/19/2006 : 10:43:43 PM
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I've been looking for the lyrics to this song. Can't seem to find them anywhere. I did a search to no avail. I thought for sure that I saw a discussion of this song here. I know this song from a CD my mom gave me called The Sounds of Hawaii. Hauntingly beautiful. If any of you are familiar with this recording I'd also be intrested in knowing what tuning you think it might be played in, and...who is the artist who sings it. I lost my CD cover so I have no info.
Mahalo
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What? You mean high "E" is the TOP string. No way dude! That changes everything! |
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wcerto
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 10/20/2006 : 01:17:14 AM
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Aloha - Perhaps this is the song you are talking about. First place to search for lyrics should be: www.huapala.org -- it is an amazing resource.
Malama pono,
Wanda
Cleveland, OH
Makee `Ailana - by James K. I`i
Makee `ailana ke aloha lâ
`Âina i ka `ehu`ehu o ke kai
`Elua `ekolu nô mâkou
I ka `ailana mâhiehie
Ka leo o ka wai ka`u aloha
I ka `î mai ê anu kâua
Inâ `o you me mî nei
Noho `oe i ka noho paipai
Ha`ina `ia mai ana ka puana
Makee `Ailana hu`e ka mana`o I love Makee island
Land freshened by the sea spray
There were two or three couples with us
On this charming island
I love the sound of the water
When it speaks, we two are chilled
I wish you were here with me
Sitting in the rocking chair
The story is told of
Makee Ailana, with its fond memories
Source: Baker Collection - The present site of the Honolulu Zoo parking lot, this island was named for the sea Captain James Makee (1812-1879) born in Woburn, Massachusetts. It was off the shore of Kapiolani Park, where a fresh water stream flowed into the ocean. There was a bridge across this stream and lilies in the water. Older musicians seem to remember 2 other verses.
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Me ke aloha
Malama pono,
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Podagee57
Lokahi
USA
280 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2006 : 08:07:08 AM
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| Thank you so much. What a wonderful resource this forum is. Great link too. How come I didn't find that in my google search? It's on my favorites now...WOW, what a great site! |
What? You mean high "E" is the TOP string. No way dude! That changes everything! |
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RJS
Ha`aha`a
1635 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2006 : 09:14:08 AM
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| You can do a very nice rendition in Taro Patch |
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hapakid
Luna Ho`omalu
USA
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Posted - 10/20/2006 : 1:13:58 PM
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Perhaps it didn't come up in a search because the spelling should be "Makee Ailana".
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RJS
Ha`aha`a
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Posted - 10/20/2006 : 1:37:26 PM
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| It also has a very suggestive layer to it -- the up and back motion isn't just of the rocking chair. |
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