Customer Reviews

Hymns of Hawaii

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This album is not just another compilation of hymns done in the style the artist prefers. All of the songs on this album sound as if they were originally written in the hawaiian tongue (and some were). I first bought this CD when at a little courtyard in Maui where Kahumoku's family was playing. It was so intimate and they were so full of spirit, they recommended this album to me when I asked for really relaxing music. This was my first Hawaiian CD and from it grew a collection of many more.

In summary, I enjoy this CD when I am relaxing on a sunny day and when eating dinner on a stormy night. The music is very relaxing and soothing, and definitely not cookie cutter by any means. It always lifts my spirit and soothes my soul. It is interesting how in the description Kahumoku says how this music has helped to hold his family together over several generations because this music has literally, in front of my eyes, has helped to mend a broken family tie. There is a spirit of love that has been carried down through this music that I think all should experience.

Don't be put off by the "hymns" in the title. This music is uplifting in the same way the views from the Na Pali coast are. It will transport you, soothe you, and help you to become a kaimaniana.

Really wasn't impressed with this CD. Wasn't at all what i was looking for. Previewing the songs prior to purchase was a bit deceiving. Didn't care for this at all.

I heard these Hawaii guys play a cut from this album at a bookstore in Manhattan Beach, CA. They were out in LA for the Grammy Awards. I believe they mentioned that this particular album of hymns was out of print. At that time, I looked online anyway and was disappointed to find that it was no where to be found. On a whim, I looked it up on Amazon recently and found it. I guess it got reprinted? Had to order it right away. It is nothing short of amazing.