Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Collection, Vol. 2

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters (Series)

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 27, 1999)
• Original Release Date: July 27, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Windham Hill Records
• ASIN: B00000JJMW
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #13,376 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Popoki Slack Key [Instrumental] - Raymond Kane

2. Ulili E [Vocal Version] - David Kamakahi, Dennis Kamakahi

3. Hilo E/E Lili'u E [Instrumental] - Bob Brozman, Cyril Pahinui

4. Liloa's Mele [Instrumental] - Sonny Chillingworth

5. Radio Hula [Instrumental] - Ledward Kaapana

6. 'Imi au la 'Oe [Instrumental] - Keola Beamer

7. Pu'u Anahula [Vocal Version] - Dennis Kamakahi, ,

8. Hurrah Lani Ha'a Ha'a [Vocal Version] - Cyril Pahinui

9. Maori Brown Eyes [Instrumental] - James Bla Pahinui

10. Wahine 'Ilikea [Vocal Version] - Dennis Kamakahi

11. Lei 'Awapuhi (Yellow Ginger Lei) [Instrumental] - Bob Brozman, Ledward Kaapana

12. Beauty of Mauna Kea - Keola Beamer, George Winston

13. Mai Poina 'Oe Ia'u (Not to Be Forgotten) [Vocal Version] - Sonny Chillingworth

14. Aloha Oe [Instrumental] - George Kahumoku

15. Ulu Niu Ke'eke'e (The Crooked Coconut Tree) [Vocal Version] - George Kahumoku, Kekuhi Kanahele

16. Slack Key Serenade [Instrumental] - Ozzie Kotani, Leonard Kwan

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

This second album in Dancing Cat Records' Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Series produced by George Winston follows its successful Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters. Again the masters of the genre are featured in several well-known tunes such as Lili'uokalani's "Aloha 'Oe" (played here by George Kahumoku) and "'Ulili E" (Dennis and David Kamakahi), as well as modern originals and two tracks that had not been available on CD before: "Ulu Niu Ke'eke'e" (George Kahumoku and Kekuhi Kanahele) and "Slack Key Serenade" (Leonard Kwan and Ozzie Kotani). The liner notes provide complete information on each song's original album.

A balance of instrumental and vocal tracks, the compilation is a terrific starting point for exploring the artistic and stylistic diversity in modern slack key. Instruments on this album include everything from traditional mouth bow, 'ukulele, and percussion stones to 12-string slack key and modern acoustic guitars. Elder statesman Ray Kane lullabies us with his simple instrumental "Popoki Slack Key" (popoki means "little cat"); renowned improviser Cyril Pahinui and Sol Hoopii-influenced Bob Brozman combine 12-string slack key and acoustic steel guitar interpreting "Hilo E" and "Lili'u E" in a style evocative of the 1920s. Showing off how slack key works solo, in duets, or with mixed accompaniment, this is one of the most beautiful slack key compilations out there. --Erik Macki

Product Description

Japanese Hawaiin Guitar Compilation Featuring Bonus Tracks. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for slack key guitar and Hawaiian music lovers., August 3, 1999

By A Customer

Dancing Cat has done it again, this is like a Best of Dancing Cat CD featuring songs by the top guitarists in Hawaii. You will love this low fare trip to Hawaii.... ALOHA!

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A continuation, but with vocals this time., June 25, 2002

By	Neal C. Reynolds (Indianapolis, Indiana) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This isn't truly a sequel to the first collection, but rather is a continuation adding, to the instrumentals, a few vocals to balance out the representation of music here. I personally could wish for more female vocals in addition to the "Bonus Track". I'm sure Hawaii has more than one notable lady singer.

That's not enough to take away a star though. This again is a most rewarding collection. However, I always associated the ukulele with hawaiian music and there's only one cut, "Pu'u Anahula" which includes one. There is more traditional music here than with the first collection, including the familiar and beautiful "Aloha Oe", a classic love song written by Queen Lili'uokalani in 1877. Also notable and familiar is the "Radio Hula" as played by Led Kaapana.

This record and its predecesser are great CDs to help create a romantic, tropical atmosphere. Hey, they'd be great background for a luau!

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Warm Summer Nights, March 14, 2000

By A Customer

An Excellent collection of true Hawaiian Music. This is the CD most hotels use when your wondering around their properties Excellent :) Aloha -