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kaniala5
Akahai
USA
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 Posted - 07/14/2007 : 1:24:55 PM
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| The thumb rythyms of kiho'alu replace the metered beat of percussive instrument in many "traditional" kiho'alu songs. Originally, pre-contact music only had percusive instruments. Hawaiians did have one stringed instrument but I have never physically seen one or heard it played. |
Look for reasons to be happy rather than excuses to be miserable. |
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alika207
Ha`aha`a
USA
1260 Posts |
Posted - 09/02/2008 : 3:01:10 PM
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Aloha folks,
May I jump in here? E Wanda, zis mean you no like Hawaiian jazz? Lots of traditional Hawaiian songs have been done like jazz songs, such as "Maile Swing" and others. Same with hapa haole stuff. In my opinion, the drums make those songs all the more enjoyable to the ears. Check out Aaron Sala's version of "'A'oia" from his debut CD. Just great! I wish I could play piano like him. |
He kehau ho'oma'ema'e ke aloha.
'Alika / Polinahe |
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wcerto
Ahonui
USA
5052 Posts |
Posted - 09/02/2008 : 3:12:17 PM
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I just do not like "synthesized drums". Real drums are OK by me.
I do like traditional Hawaiian rythm implements better, though. Ipu, ipu`heke; pu`ili, `ulili, pahu, etc. |
Me ke aloha
Malama pono,
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alika207
Ha`aha`a
USA
1260 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2008 : 3:31:24 PM
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Originally posted by wcerto
I just do not like "synthesized drums". Real drums are OK by me.
I do like traditional Hawaiian rythm implements better, though. Ipu, ipu`heke; pu`ili, `ulili, pahu, etc.
Hiki no. |
He kehau ho'oma'ema'e ke aloha.
'Alika / Polinahe |
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808robertr
Akahai
72 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2008 : 6:55:20 PM
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JUst my 2 cents. Take a listen to the Hui Ohana version of Lei Nani...I believe that's Dennis Pavao on drums. Saw him on a set many years ago, about the time that recording came out.
Also, a lot of the stuff that Olomana did had Willy Paikuli on not only ipu heke but tradtional drum set too. Also, check out Lei Ohu by Na Palapalai. It can be done and it does fit...sometimes! |
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Mark
Ha`aha`a
USA
1628 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2008 : 07:55:50 AM
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Hula...polka....salsa....clogging...
Have you been looking at my set list?
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alika207
Ha`aha`a
USA
1260 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2008 : 3:28:21 PM
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Originally posted by 808robertr
JUst my 2 cents. Take a listen to the Hui Ohana version of Lei Nani...I believe that's Dennis Pavao on drums. Saw him on a set many years ago, about the time that recording came out.
Also, a lot of the stuff that Olomana did had Willy Paikuli on not only ipu heke but tradtional drum set too. Also, check out Lei Ohu by Na Palapalai. It can be done and it does fit...sometimes!
I love that version of "Lei 'Ohu!" ISn't that entire album so good? I think it's the best one they've put out thus far. I'm shocked that it wasn't even nominated for a single Hoku Award! |
He kehau ho'oma'ema'e ke aloha.
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sm80808
Lokahi
347 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2008 : 9:35:54 PM
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Originally posted by wcerto
I think one of the reasons I really love Hwaiian music is the lack of drums.
Just yesterday I was cruizing around running errands and Leinaala Haili's version of Kaneohe came on the radio (if you like sample: http://tinyurl.com/6ca4o6 from the AM940 site) and besides the nice jazz arrangement, the use of drums is what stood out for me. So I suppose it depends on the context.
I know that percussion always gave the Ka`au Crater Boys a fuller sound.
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kamalani764
Aloha
USA
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Posted - 09/06/2008 : 03:05:15 AM
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| I agree, I think it really depends on the song itself. I love percussion in all types of music, but some songs are really done best without in my opinion. Sometimes it adds to it and makes the song more meaningful, but I've noticed, especially in hawaiian music, the oher instruments tend to create a better meaning and depth of the song then it would if there were drums put in. |
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