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wcerto
Ahonui
USA
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 Posted - 03/29/2008 : 03:53:57 AM
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This morning Paul and I were listening to "The Pahinui Bros.", their 1992 Panini release. This record surely showcases the many talents and versatility of these good gentlemen. You hear Martin rocking on John Lennon's Jealous Guy, then singing in his sweet Hawaiian voice for songs such as "Mele of my Tutu E", "Kowali" and "Henehene Kou Aka". You hear Bla do-wop-ing on Come Go With Me, tearing your heart out with Isa Lei, and ye-ha-ing with his country style on "Do you Love Me". Bla likes a wide variety of musical styles and can play and sing in just about any method. He can sing falsetto or in that "Gabby growl" voice on traditional Hawaiian music. And of course, there is Cyril, always with the beautiful, smooth voice, so deep and resonant, and with the amazing guitar playing. Ima thinkin' there is not much these guys cannot do. This is why the Pahinui name is so respected and why these gentlemen will never be without fans, even into a younger generation.
You three guys are the greatest. Thank you to Martin, Bla and Cyril for sharing these amazing talents with the world.
And my little kitty `Oni`oni perks up when she hears "Henehene Kou Aka". She thinks it is her song.
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Me ke aloha
Malama pono,
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Russell Letson
`Olu`olu
USA
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Posted - 03/29/2008 : 05:32:12 AM
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I recall at the second-and-final San Mateo festival, someone had been hanging around the green room (actually a roped-off section of the big indoor facility), listening to the players jam. He said something like, "Those Pahinui guys can really play--they're doing swing with all kinds of chords!" I think he assumed that all they could do with those funny tunings was folky slack key material. Little did he know. (That was at least Cyril and Bla--can't recall whether Martin was there that year without digging out my old programs.)
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Lawrence
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 03/29/2008 : 08:49:39 AM
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My favorite recording of the Gabby's sons is the one titled "Cyril" (even though it has all three sons on it). Still am trying to re-create that seemingly simple (but not) groove on my Guitar on "Po Mahina".
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Mahope Kākou...
...El Lorenzo de Ondas Sonoras |
Edited by - Lawrence on 03/29/2008 08:57:00 AM |
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Peter Medeiros
`Olu`olu
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Posted - 03/29/2008 : 09:21:38 AM
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Lawrence,
This is the foundation of most of the latino-caribean rhythms used here in Hawaii. I don't know if you are aware of the style of island music called katchi-katchi, it's Puerto Rican or if you're old enough to remember the music of Martin Denny especially "Quiet Village", or the song "Yellow Bird" this is where that groove comes from.Your thumb will set the rhythm.
To get the groove in Po Mahina, instead of counting 1/4 notes in 4/4 time -- use 1/8 notes. Break up the measure into eighth notes -- the emphasis should be on counts 1, 4 and 7. the melodic outline will be played between these counts. Play it slowly first until you feel the rhythm. If you need have someone play conga or bongos. It's backyard paina style that only the older guys know.
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Lawrence
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 03/29/2008 : 1:06:05 PM
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This is the foundation of most of the latino-caribean rhythms used here in Hawaii.
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Thanks for the Tips Peter...
Having been born and raised in Florida with both Puerto Rican and Cuban friends, and having also traveled through most of the Carribean, this should be easy, but it hasn't been so far!
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Mahope Kākou...
...El Lorenzo de Ondas Sonoras |
Edited by - Lawrence on 03/29/2008 1:07:08 PM |
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