![]() Through the years, I’ve enjoyed writing songs about many different subjects and “hopefully” have learned how to better craft a song. In remembrance of my father, Clarence KeaweĪre available for $16 plus shipping directĢ009 Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winner for Slack Key Album of the Year Your friendships are what I cherish the most – I hear your laughter, I envision your smiles and value your thoughts – I love your “hugs” cause I can feel the Aloha in your hearts! I truly thank all of you who have encouraged me and embraced my music and my family throughout the years. I humbly share with you some new compositions and some that go back 30 years. Is available for $10 plus shipping directĢ011 Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winner for Slack Key Album of the Year I hope you enjoy the new sounds and find something you like on this little "D~Tour!!" I truly enjoyed creating these songs and along with the cool arrangements & rhythms provided by my good friend, Charles Recaido, it was really fun to do! Except for the cello, everything else is just Charlie and me! It also implies that for me, it is a detour from my usual slack key compositions. First of all, the songs are all in some form of a D-tuning on the guitar which can be interpreted as a "tour" in the D-tuning. The title of this CD, "D~Tour" is twofold. ![]() In this tribute to all the great slack key players, they also dwell on the memories of their own fathers who instilled in them the values of life and of sharing the love and music from the north end of Hawai'i Island - where a king was born. John and Sonny both grew up in North Kohala and both have distinct guitar styles. The children are the future and this song conveys the importance of nurturing them ~~~ encouraging all children of all races to “Shine” and be bold as they carry the hope of the world in their hands. To listen to a sound clip, click on the following the song titles below. I rearranged it and tried to give it more of an island feel. Moloka’i Morning - written by Jean Smith from Seattle whom I met at Keola Beamer's music camp. We talked about life, grandchildren, music and we shared some wine.Īfter his passing I had a dream that we crossed paths in an airport - we exchanged a few words, shook hands and he said “I talk to you again.” Thereby giving me the inspiration for this song. I had opportunities to sit and "talk story” with him several times. Something that has become even more important these days.ĭennis Kamakahi was an inspiration to many as well as myself. ![]() To listen to a sound clip, click on the following the song title below.Ī Christmas song. Things in Waimea and directly through Homestead
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