Kolonahe: From the Gentle Wind

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Pianist George Winston has been unearthing a Hawaiian music that goes deeper than the resort-hotel image of ukulele songs, hula dancers, and Don Ho. In particular, he's enchanted with the sound of the slack-key guitar, a finger-style approach with strings tuned lower, and--literally--slacker, than normal. One of the modern players Winston has released on his Dancing Cat label, Keola Beamer has that laconic, slack-key-guitar sound down cold, but he weds it to more atmospheric songs and arrangements. Kolonahe: From the Gentle Wind is more vocal than Beamer's other recordings, full of vowel-filled melodies, such as "Ku'u Lei Awapuhi," sung with gentle grace. He's surrounded by sparse but evocative arrangements with percussion, nose flute, mandolins, and, on "Kauhale O Kamapua'a," reverberant electric guitars. He's also joined on four tunes by Winston playing piano and guitar. Kolonahe is a magical celebration of the Hawaii behind the travel ads. --John Diliberto

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Average customer rating: Keola is awesome! Listen with your senses...... Tepid easy listening, not great Hawaiian music hynotic and evocative A wonderful, mellow CD

Kolonahe: From the Gentle Wind Keola Beamer Manufacturer: Windham Hill Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Pacific Islands | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Soliloquy: Ka Leo O Loko Wooden Boat Moe`uhane Kika: Tales From The Dream Guitar Mauna Kea: White Mountain Journal Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Collection, Vol. 2 ASIN: B00000IFUU Release Date: 1999-04-13

Tracks:

1. Ku'u Lei Awapuhi (Vocal)
2. Shaka Slack Key (Instrumental)
3. How Fine The Wind Of Kohala (Vocal)
4. The Beauty Of Mauna Kea (Vocal)
5. Pele Trilogy (Vocal)
6. Maui Waltz (Instrumental)
7. Kauhale O Kamapua'a (Instrumental)
8. He Wahine Hololio (Vocal)
9. Blue Water Dolphin (Instrumental)
10. He Aloha Mele Vocal)
11. Ipo Lei Manu/He'eia Vocal)
12. Honolulu City Lights (Vocal)
13. Ka Makani Ka'ili Aloha (Vocal)

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Pianist George Winston has been unearthing a Hawaiian music that goes deeper than the resort-hotel image of ukulele songs, hula dancers, and Don Ho. In particular, he's enchanted with the sound of the slack-key guitar, a finger-style approach with strings tuned lower, and--literally--slacker, than normal. One of the modern players Winston has released on his Dancing Cat label, Keola Beamer has that laconic, slack-key-guitar sound down cold, but he weds it to more atmospheric songs and arrangements. Kolonahe: From the Gentle Wind is more vocal than Beamer's other recordings, full of vowel-filled melodies, such as "Ku'u Lei Awapuhi," sung with gentle grace. He's surrounded by sparse but evocative arrangements with percussion, nose flute, mandolins, and, on "Kauhale O Kamapua'a," reverberant electric guitars. He's also joined on four tunes by Winston playing piano and guitar. Kolonahe is a magical celebration of the Hawaii behind the travel ads. --John Diliberto

Customer Reviews:

Keola is awesome!.......2007-01-03

I love this recording! Every song is wonderful. I saw Keola in concert December 2006, and January 2004 and many of the songs on this album he did live. He is the ultimate master of Ki Ho Alu and you will not go wrong with this album! Kenike

Listen with your senses.............2003-03-31

This is a beautiful album. It is slow, it is soothing and it is refreshing. I have had the chance to live in Hawaii among its people and its nature. This cd reflects the Hawaii I know, before it got crowded and strained.....this is what I remember, this is what I want to remember. The cd suggests kindness and aloha. It is quietly stirring. I love it.

Tepid easy listening, not great Hawaiian music.......2002-12-01

Bleahh. One of Hawaiian guitar virtuoso Keola Beamer's drippier, more New Age-y efforts, closer in feeling to other Windham Hill artists such as guitarist William Ackerman and label founder George Winston. Too goopy for me, and too simplistic musically, compared to Beamer's best slack key work.

hynotic and evocative.......2001-04-28

This is my favorite CD of Keola's. I saw him in concert in Lihue in March, 2001 and was blown away by his gracious and loving performance. But it was cut #8 from this collection, He Wahine Hololio, that completely captivated me with its evocative tuning and lyrics. The last song also lures you with his romantic and resonant vocals....though George Winston's piano accompaniment is a bit too ponderous for my taste....but I guess you can't turn down the producer when he wants to play !! And who can't fall in love with Honolulu City Lights tune.....listening to this CD is the next best thing to being there! You won't regret this purchase.

A wonderful, mellow CD.......1999-09-18

Keola Beamer and Dennis Kamakahi are the best of Hawaiian slack-key guitarists and vocalists. This CD earns the five stars I gave it. If you have never been involved with Hawaiian slack-key guitar, here is a great place to start.

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Kolonahe: From the Gentle Wind Keola Beamer Manufacturer: Japanese Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000561R6 Release Date: 2002-04-16

Tracks:

1. Ku'u Lei Awapuhi [Vocal Version] - Keola Beamer
2. Shaka Slack Key [Instrumental] - Keola Beamer, George Winston
3. Maika'i Ka Makani O Kohala (How Fine the Wind of Kohala) [Vocal Version - Keola Beamer
4. Beauty of Mauna Kea [Vocal Version] - Keola Beamer, George Winston
5. Pele Trilogy [Vocal Version] - Keola Beamer
6. Maui Waltz [Instrumental] - Keola Beamer
7. Kauhale O Kamapua'a [Instrumental] - Keola Beamer, George Winston
8. He Wahine Hololio [Vocal Version] - Keola Beamer
9. Blue Water Dolphin [Instrumental] - Keola Beamer
10. He Aloha Mele [Vocal Version] - Keola Beamer
11. Ipo Lei Manu/He'eia [Vocal Version] - Keola Beamer
12. Honolulu City Lights [Vocal Version] - Keola Beamer
13. Ka Makani Ka'ili Aloha [Vocal Version] - Keola Beamer, George Winston

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