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wcerto
Ahonui
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 Posted - 11/10/2007 : 05:37:27 AM
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This CD is a gem, a rare and beautiful gift.
This CD showcases not only the soaring voice of Bobby Moderow, but the voices of his bandmates Kahi Kaonohi and Bruce Spencer. And oh, the harmony they make.
The CD starts off with a tribute to Gabby Pahinui and all the kupuna who shared their love for Hawaiian music and worked hard to perpetuate the music. Maunalua performs Hi`ilawe in this tribute to the ones who came before. The touch of falsetto brings a feeling that the manu are flying and the waterfall is bringing its lovely mist to the valley. Bobby's composition "Endless Miles" is all about finding the private space we all need to bring peacefullness into our lives and a yearning for the simpler times. This one has a great country feel to it. Then they bring a bit of light-heartedness with Kawena Pukui's composition "Ku`u Pete". I wonder if anyone choreographed a hula for that. Could be fun, yeah? The ending mele -- Oh, the voice of Kahi, what range and what power. This last song will leave you with a tear in your eye both for the majesty of the music and the power of the words.
This DVD should be in any collection of great Hawaiian music.
PS: I am incorrect that it starts off with Hi`ilawe. It does not. Koke`e is the first song on the disc, and what a rendition with Bobby's falsetto.
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Me ke aloha
Malama pono,
Wanda |
Edited by - wcerto on 11/10/2007 12:00:04 PM |
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hawaiianmusiclover06
`Olu`olu
USA
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Posted - 11/10/2007 : 10:06:15 AM
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Mahalo for posting Wanda. Just another reason why I need to buy more Hawaiian music CD/DVD's. When I have time I'll be sure to check it out.
Alana :) |
Aloha Kakou, maluhia a me aloha mau loa (Hello everyone, peace and love forever) |
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Adrienne
Aloha
USA
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Posted - 11/13/2007 : 05:17:21 AM
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This is such a great CD- everyone must get this!
For me the killer song is Nani Hanalei- Bobby sings in a lower range and it's so nahenahe. The layered harmony toward the end is so beautiful. But all the songs are so well and carefully constructed, and each one has a little twist. The sneaky one is E Maliu Mai, easy to overlook at first,but it grows on you. I just love that song!!
Each of those guys has such a great voice and Ho'okanaka showcases each one equally.
I know their goal was to sound a little more up front, like you are listening live, and I think it really works.
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alika207
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 11/25/2007 : 10:07:15 AM
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| You've just persuaded me to put this one on my Christmas list. |
He kehau ho'oma'ema'e ke aloha.
'Alika / Polinahe |
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