Kamahiwa: The Keali'i Reichel Collection

Keali'i Reichel | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Punahele Productions
• ASIN: B000B9EYFM
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,087 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #1 in Music > World Music > Pacific Islands > Hawaii > Chant
  • #1 in Music > World Music > Pacific Islands > Hawaii > Traditional Hawaiian
  • #2 in Music > World Music > Pacific Islands > Hawaii > Contemporary Hawaiian

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Maunaleo

2. Hanohano Ka Lei Pikake

3. Lei Hali'a

4. Ipo Lei Momi

5. Ka Nohana Pili Kai

6. He Lei No Kamaile

7. Hanohano 'O Maui

8. Mele a Ka Pu'uwai

9. Ku'u Pua Mae 'Ole

10. Toad Song

See all 13 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Mele Inoa No Kawaipunaheleopaliku

2. Maika'i Ka 'Oiwi O Ka'ala

3. 'Audea Wale Ana 'Oe

4. Ka 'Opihi O Kanapou

5. No Ka Moku Kia Kahi Ke Aloha

6. Pule Ha'ao

7. Ka Mo'o Ku'auhau O Kamaile Puhi Kane

8. He Lei No Kamaile

9. Lei Hana I Ka Makani Ualau'awa

10. Aia I Waiehu Pua Lokelani

See all 11 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful singing; great, relaxing CD, June 5, 2006

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Bola Onayemi (Beltsville, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kamahiwa: The Keali'i Reichel Collection (Audio CD)

All my life, I wanted to visit Hawa'ii. On May 15th, 2006, I finally did (!), and the experience was even better than I had anticipated. What I did not anticipate, however, was how beautiful Hawa'iian music is. While driving around the island of Oahu (one of the more popular islands of Hawa'ii) and soaking in the sights, I would just listen to the radio and hum to the music.

Now I'm back in the mainland (Maryland,to be specific) wishing I could have stayed in that amazing place just a little longer. Yet, I did manage to bring some Hawa'iian music back home, and Kealii's cd is the most enjoyable, and the most relaxing, of all the music I brought back.

The 1st cd in Kealii's collection reminds me of the great people I got to meet while staying on the island. The music is warm, friendly, and sounds as if it is sung from the soul. The 2nd cd reminds me of the land itself, full of history and culture, impressive in it's majesty, yet respectful of the great ocean of the pacific. The chants on this cd are very impressive - they take you away.

Hawa'ii is a wonderful place, rich in culture; filled with gorgeous landscapes (and forests, and beaches, and oceans), friendly people, delicious food, and wonderful music. I recommend this cd to those looking for a taste of what that unforgettable island has to offer.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rocked in a cradle of pure aloha, July 11, 2006

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This review is from: Kamahiwa: The Keali'i Reichel Collection (Audio CD)

This is the most wonderfully tender, majestic, spirited, magical album I've heard in years!

The CD of chants is amazing. If you're still sitting down after a track or two, and your mind isn't reeling with curiosity about the ancient culture of Hawaii, you might need antidepressants...or maybe just the other CD in the set.

The second CD is the most lovely collection of meles. Pure acoustic nurturance! Seriously, if life has you down, do yourself a huge favor - sit or lie down in a cozy spot, close your eyes, and listen to "Maunaleo," the first track...and be warned, you may not want to get moving again until the end of the album. It's too lovely to rush away from.

I can't say enough about this collection. In a nutshell, if you love exquisitely moving music, you cannot go wrong with this one.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It makes a great gift, December 28, 2005

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Kalani (Pine Bluff, Arkansas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kamahiwa: The Keali'i Reichel Collection (Audio CD)

A while back I told Keali`i's manager, Fred Kraus, I'd buy a chant cd by Keali`i Reichel if he ever put one out. He did, so I did. I knew the set was a compilation of previous releases. I also knew that my sister had expressed interest in Keali`i's music. She received this cd set for her birthday.

My sister told me that she really enjoyed the first cd. (the music cd) But she didn't care for the second. (the chant cd.)

There's something for everybody. And the price is good for two cds.

I say if you are unfamiliar with Keali`i Reichel's work this compilation is a good introduction. If you like this one you should also try "Kealaokamaile".