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Retro
Ahonui
USA
2368 Posts |
 Posted - 09/27/2009 : 2:45:03 PM
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Originally posted by rendesvous1840
Field 13- Isn't that where "They" stashed the alien spaceship? Somewhere in New Mexico, I believe. I think Jimmy Hoffa lives near there.
Unko Paul
Yep. But now they call it "Alien Roots." Or "Alien Routes." I don't remember which. (Rather - they don't WANT me to remember...) |
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thumbstruck
Ahonui
USA
2183 Posts |
Posted - 09/27/2009 : 4:07:52 PM
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Jimmy Hoffa has a place right next to Elvis.
When they say it's not about the money, it's about the money. |
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`Ilio Nui
`Olu`olu
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - 09/27/2009 : 4:08:38 PM
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I applaud all of you who work diligently to keep Hawaiian music alive, no matter how we define it. One thing that Iʻve noticed over the past couple years that we have had an Hawaiian Grammy is mediocre albums put out by outstanding musicians. They sounded to me like they were over produced and put out with one thing in mind, win a Grammy. Dangle the carrot and we will come. In the end itʻs all about the music and not the category that itʻs arbitrarily assigned to by people who only see dollar signs. Itʻs certainly a shame, but we still have the Masters sharing their Aloha. And there are the rest of us who play and/or listen because we love the music and culture. Jus press on.
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Wag More. Bark Less |
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noeau
Ha`aha`a
USA
1105 Posts |
Posted - 09/28/2009 : 9:17:18 PM
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| Thanks Kory and everyone else. When I was young I heard the message that we should pick up the torch before the flame goes out. So we did. The current Pahinuis, Kuo, Led and everyone else. Today we look around and the 20 somethings are attempting t do the same. However the number is getting smaller and still get plenny torches for carry. But us guys still around and we honor each other with our respect and admiration for each other and the musical styles we play. So Grammys? We don need no freakin Grammys. The real appreciation is still in the hands of grass roots folk. Who take or leave what they like without the hoopla and the ego tripping involved with all the award stuff. I still think we get paid well when people come up and say "wow I just went home when I heard you. The music of Hawaiʻi is so beautiful and I miss that place that the music takes me to. Thank you very much for sharing your aloha." That is better than any dustcatcher that is handed out to the whatever of the year. |
No'eau, eia au he mea pa'ani wale nō. |
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ricdoug
`Olu`olu
USA
513 Posts |
Posted - 09/29/2009 : 08:06:52 AM
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I'm working on getting the Ukulele Society of America, Moonlight Beach Ukulele Strummers and Wind an Sea Ukulele Orchestra listed in a roots journal. I feel that Hawaiian is definately "Roots", when it comes to American Music:
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It's easier to ask for forgiveness, than permission! |
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PuaLynn
Lokahi
USA
120 Posts |
Posted - 10/05/2009 : 12:47:50 PM
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| Just taking a break from my work-work and seeing what had popped up in the patch. I think in the music of Helen Desha Beamer you see the chant or oli of the Hawaiian oral past peeking through. She is an interesting transitional composer, as she certainly was an interesting historic character during a time of transition. I especially love the two re-issued Mahi Beamer albums that focus on her music. While I am very fond of slack key, it's hard to beat the voice as a primary Hawaiian instrument. |
Me ke aloha,
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noeau
Ha`aha`a
USA
1105 Posts |
Posted - 10/05/2009 : 1:17:44 PM
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| E Pua he mea oiaiʻo kēlā. ʻAe au iā ʻoe. |
No'eau, eia au he mea pa'ani wale nō. |
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Grammy woes--pehea hoʻi e pono ai?
