Legends of Falsetto

Various Artists - International - Pacific Islands - Hawaii | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 30, 2000)
• Original Release Date: May 30, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Hana Ola Records
• ASIN: B00004T09N
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #294,583 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hard-to-find, classic Hawaiian popular music, November 12, 2002

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DJ Joe Sixpack (...in Middle America) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Legends of Falsetto (Audio CD)

One hallmark of classic Hawaiian music is the distinctive sound of "leo ki'eki'e," or falsetto singing. This disc collects a couple dozen first-rate examples of the style, gathered off of old singles on the HTP, Bell and 49th State record labels. A few tracks are of older vintage, dating back to the '30s -- most are postwar recordings, and include several lesser-known performers, along with legends such as Lena Machado and Gabby Pahinui. It's an odd and appealling style; perhaps off-putting to some, but great once you get into it. Highly recommended.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is IT, January 8, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Legends of Falsetto (Audio CD)

For those who want pre-statehood Hawaiian tunes, you must have this CD. This is not for those who want more modern or contemporary music with a Hawaiian accent. This is the real stuff.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hauntingly beautiful, cleansing and refreshing!, March 19, 2006

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Snowbrocade (Santa Barbara, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Legends of Falsetto (Audio CD)

What a great album--this is Hawaiian music at its best. The songs and the performances are all superior. Here is that gift of the perfect balance of longing and joy that only the best Hawaiian music can offer.