Best Hawaiian Music Album
(Vocal or Instrumental.)
'Ikena
Tia Carrere & Daniel Ho
[Daniel Ho Creations]
'Aumakua
Amy Hanaiali`i
[Ua Records/Concord]
Force Of Nature
Led Kaapana & Mike Kaawa
[Ledward Kaapana & Mike Kaawa]
Hawaiian Slack Key Kings Masters Series Vol. II
(Various Artists)
Chris Lau & Milton Lau, producers
[Rhythm And Roots Records]
The Spirit Of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar
(Various Artists)
Daniel Ho, George Kahumoku, Jr., Dennis Kamakahi, Paul Konwiser & Wayne Wong, producers
[Daniel Ho Creations]
Best of luck next time, Jim!
I couldn't tell a dirt clod from a plate of caviar.
I just bought one of Jim's CDs on iTunes last night for the first time. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL music.
As many of you know, I'm a teacher. I like to play music and dim the lights when my kids are writing, and for a while I've been trying to find just the right music. I have loads of instrumental music, much of which comes is score, like stuff by John Williams. While that kind of music is great, it's very often distracting. I needed something that was calming and pleasant to listen to, but that doesn't distract. Basically something you could have playing while you're reading and not have it interfere in the slightest.
Jim's slack key guitar music is PERFECT for this! It created the perfect, peaceful mood. I plan on getting more of Jim's music soon!
Welcome to the wonderful world of slack key, Jeremy. I love Jim's music, and own 4 of his cds. It's also nice for riding in the car. My Dad, my aunt and my uncle all approve of Coconut Hat. They're all in their 70's, too. *Well, my Dad will be 80 on January 15th* Now I wanna get my Dad some Kimo music.
Oh, and Happy Birthday, Kimo! (again) *I also posted in the birthday topic*
I thought we had a topic for general discussion for the boys in the band but... maybe I dreamt it
anyway, I am so thankful for Jim's music these past few months - they've made an uncertain time less stressful, made a cold time of year bearable and there's still so much to discover in his music... it can accompany you in the background as relaxation or you can steep yourself in it and enjoy his compositions and playing.
Thanks Jim!
I'm not comfortable in my comfort zone - it's poorly named.
I'm all wistful because the SoCal Slack Key Festival is starting... right about NOW!!
<º))))><.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸¸.·´"Not too stupid..... Just stupid enough!"¸.·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ ><((((º>
Jul 20th,23rd 2008
AlFest 1/8/2009
Al's Brain x20
Aug 13th,14th,21st,22nd, Dec 3rd,6th 2010
Aug 12th,14th,26th 2012
Oct 4th 2015
And it was a very cool show. I continue to be impressed by what a variety of different music all comes under the slack key category. Jim and two other guys opened the show, alternating between their solo songs and playing together. I'd never seen Jim playing slack key in an ensemble before (unless you count hearing him being accompanied by a friend on lap steel guitar)... and when I talked to him VERY briefly after the show (there was a big line of people wanting to buy his CDs, and I didn't want to impede that any) he said that he'd never played with those guys before this weekend. Awesome.
"Weird Al" has a charisma that's all his own. The awkward, the misshapen, the socially inept flock to his banner.
)
