The Heart Of Tahiti

Island Stars | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 1, 1999)
• Original Release Date: August 10, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: GNP Crescendo Records
• ASIN: B00000JNJZ
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #287,083 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #28 in Music > World Music > Pacific Islands > Tahiti

Track Listings

1. Tamure

2. Vana Vana

3. Rapio

4. Tiare

5. Cafe au Lait

6. Vahine Anamite

7. Vini Vini

8. Otuitui Tau Mafatu

9. Aue Ua Reka

10. Porohiti, Hei

11. Tangi Tika

12. E Tupiti

13. Hoe Ana

14. Puatoro Hellaby

15. Ia Manu Pukarua

16. Te Manu Pukarua

17. La Banane

18. Te Ume Horotini

19. Na'u Haka

20. Mauruuru a Vau

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Maururu roa, December 10, 2000

By 

Geraldine Franken (San Jose, California United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Heart Of Tahiti (Audio CD)

I have purchased several Tahitian CD but this one is the best. It took me back to the islands. The music is very upbeat for the most part, with a few soft melodies to balance out the CD. I could invision the dancers, picture the outrigger cutting through the water, bringing back fond memories of our vacation. It has been in my CD player in the car constantly since I received it 2 weeks ago, I can't seem to tire of it.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Several good dance numbers, May 21, 2002

By 

"bartonsl" (Spring, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Heart Of Tahiti (Audio CD)

I enjoy this CD. It's fun to listen to and has several good dance numbers.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great...for 1955., August 12, 2005

By 

Steve Frampton (Japan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Heart Of Tahiti (Audio CD)

In an attempt to satiate a burning desire to escape, at least mentally, to a tropical pacific island, I have been buying a lot of south seas music lately.

The first time I listened to "Heart of Tahiti", images of blue lagoons and swaying palm trees did not pop into my mind. Rather, images of my father as a youthful man did.

The songs on this 1999 collection are definitely interesting and catchy, but most of the tracks are from the 1950's, with the oldest one from 1943! I get the distinct feeling that Crescendo Records compiled a bunch of Tahitian songs whose copyright had expired.

Anyway, if you are a post-WWII soldier enjoying the 50's heydays in the sunny southern islands, this compilation is for you! If not, make sure you listen to the track samples before you buy this CD.