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Eddie
Aloha
USA
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 Posted - 10/21/2006 : 7:16:21 PM
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I want to know if Dennis Kamakahi recorded "Radio Hula" in slack key. I can't find any album of his that has this song. Was it connected some way with the movie "Lilo and Stitch?" I did find this song in "Kalo Man", an album by Ikaika Brown. I'd like to buy this album plus the one I think Dennis has that includes this memorizing song. I'm brand-new to taropatch and this is my first post. Any help re: this beautiful instrumental song greatly appreciated. btw this song goes back to the 20's but in slack key it has a very contemporary- sounding melody.
again, mahalo and
Aloha
Eddie
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Eddie
Aloha
USA
29 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2006 : 7:21:43 PM
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oops, should read: "mesmerizing"
sorry
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Fran Guidry
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Auntie Maria
Ha`aha`a
USA
1918 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2006 : 04:27:47 AM
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| Dennis Kamakahi has not (yet) recorded "Radio Hula" -- but in addition to Led, the song has been recorded in slack key by John Keawe, George Kuo, and by Led's sister, Lehua Kaapana Nash. |
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slkho
`Olu`olu
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Posted - 10/22/2006 : 11:00:09 AM
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Yup!, Eddie...I don't believe Dennis has done a version of R-Hula, (his son, David can play a killer version of it, although not many people have heard it) . Led & Lehua both have great versions of it. Led's version, I believe is in Mark Hansen's book, its very nice, one of my favorites. Check it out.
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Pua Kai
Ha`aha`a
USA
1007 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2006 : 11:15:14 AM
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Hi Eddie,
I think I still own 'Ikaika Brown's 2 CDs, but have loaned them out (sob). I went to Mele.com to buy them again, but they are out of print. I wonder if Auntie Maria, or maybe Uncle Kevin could induce him to do a reprint.
Picking up Mark Hansen's book would be very useful. I'm assuming you've already gotten Ozzie's book. Keola Beamer's (with Mark Nelson too) work is a good place to go after mastering these. For DVDs, Keoki Kahumoku and John Keawe have put out excellent learning material; and then go get slack tracks so you can practice with others at home.
I'm a very slow learner.... but it's sure fun.
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Mark
Ha`aha`a
USA
1628 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2006 : 11:22:57 AM
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Led's version, I believe is in Mark Hansen's book, its very nice, one of my favorites. Check it out.
Make that one of Led's versions -- he never plays it the same way twice.
BTW: In Mark Hanson's book, the "bridge" or middle section is part of "Moana Chimes." Sometimes Led pays homage to Leonard Kwan with a dandy little bit of "Yellow Ginger Lei" as the middle section.
So after you learn "Radio Huula," be sure to mix it up a bit and make it your own!
BTW: Does anybody know the copyright info on this tune? I've drawn a blank.
cheers,
Mark
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RJS
Ha`aha`a
1635 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2006 : 1:19:40 PM
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Radio Hula was originally written as a hula with verses. It celebrates the way the serial dramas sponsored by the soap companies (therefore "soap operas") had a way of uniting people.
It was written by Lizzie Alohikea |
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Ianui
Lokahi
USA
298 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2006 : 3:18:02 PM
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Radio Hula was the first Slack Key song I ever heard. Except I downloaded a song with a title of "Hawaii" and mesmerizing certainly describes it. I played it over and over for days. It was about a month before I found out it was something call Slack key and the song was Radio Hula
It was Sonny Chillingsworth playing and I highly recommend listening to his version
Dennis and David adapted a song called "Always" for Lilo and Stitch and it plays when the credits role at the end on the movie. But you can go to Dennis's web site and it plays when you open his page
Thanks for the Plug Nancy. We are selling the songs individually with tabs now at www.slacktacks.com
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Eddie
Aloha
USA
29 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2006 : 6:29:39 PM
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A clue as to which version I'm looking for is that at the very end of the song, maybe around the last 20 seconds, there is a very soft keyboard playing in the background. It's barely audible, but it adds a beautiful accompaniment to the slack key artist.
And guys, I don't play da geetar, sorry. I'm simply a guy who loves Hawaiian music, in most forms, but especially slack key. My only connection to guitar is that both my sons play it, one professionally, and two grandsons who are studying classical guitar. I do play drums for the Los Gatos Police Dep't. Pipe and Drum Band. Mark, I wouldn't think there is a copyright to this song as it's been around since the 1920's. Wouldn't it be in the public domain by now?
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RJS
Ha`aha`a
1635 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2006 : 7:31:39 PM
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Eddie,
If you're available, check out the monthly open mic near Santa Clara U - there's always an announcement for it posted. -- lots of good local talent |
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Eddie
Aloha
USA
29 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2006 : 08:29:31 AM
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Raymond, I was advised by Art S. that there is a coffee shop in Santa Clara where every 2nd Tue. of the month there is an open mike session. Is this the venue you're referring to? Just where is this place anyways? I most definitely plan to make it there.
Oh, and Sonny says hello (he's a co-worker)
Eddie
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RJS
Ha`aha`a
1635 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2006 : 09:13:17 AM
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Good man, Sonny. Tell him "hi" back.
venue is Mission City Roasting, or something like that. It's on The Alameda - if you are coming from 880, it's just before the Alameda splits to go around the university - the old motels are on your right, the coffee shop is on your left on the corner.
2nd. Tues of each month. Music starts at 7:15. Come early to meet folks. Good drinks and food. |
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`Ilio Nui
`Olu`olu
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2006 : 09:30:18 AM
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E komo mai Eddie,
If you check the "Performance" section and open up any of the South Bay Open Mic threads, you'll find the info you need to get to Mission City Coffee Roasting Company. Yes, it's the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Great fun! Hope to see you there.
Now, back to Radio Hula,
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Eddie
Aloha
USA
29 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2006 : 7:16:54 PM
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Ok, Mission City, hope to make it the next time.
Now got another question. What's the rule re: posting pictures? Are photos only posted on the Share-A-Link forum? I went there and noticed it's awfully quiet there. I got some neat pictures of Makaha Sons at the SHOPO luau 2 years ago. Also pics of the Kamakahis and Browns in last month's concert in Redwood City. Anywayz, I'd like to know da rules before I post 'em.
Oh, and before I forget, remember the Ewa Beach Little League World champions of last year? My two sons played for the team. Not the winning team, but when they were in Kaimiloa Elementary and Ilima Middle Schools in Ewa Beach many years ago. We never in a million years ever think the team would have accomplished such a feat.
Eddie
Added by Admin 10/24/2006...
#458 was taken at the HPD SHOPO Luau, 12-04 at the NBC. I was not able to get John or Moon, but a year or so later, when they performed in San Jose, I managed to get them to pose with my two adopted granddaughters.
btw, the '04 picture was taken during our vacation to Hawaii. We actually were celebrating the adoption by taking the girls on the NCL Fanning Island 11-day cruise. Before we sailed, we visited friends and relatives in Oahu. I didn't included the pic of me and Jerome 'cause after I looked at it saw it was not a very clear photo. Oh, the girls were 10 and 11 when we went to Oahu. Nora is the youngest, Lori is the oldest.
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`Ilio Nui
`Olu`olu
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - 10/24/2006 : 05:12:35 AM
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Eddie,
You might ask Andy (Admin) to post a picture or two for you. Your best bet is to have server storage somewhere where you can place your pics then reference them with the "image" tag in this forum. I use a .Mac account, but there are a myriad of others.
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