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Soul soothing music for everyone

David W. Anders | Los Angeles | 02/19/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the most beautiful and soul-soothing music I've ever heard. If you're a Hapa fan, and didn't think they could top the first album, you're in for a great surprise! If you don't know who Hapa is, or have never heard Hawaiian music, now would be a good time to get started. This is brilliant and inspired music - the instrumentals even top "Olinda Road" from the first album -- "Stars in the Morning Sky", "Emme's Island Moments Theme", "Debra Anne", "Cavatina". Barry's genius for harmony in diversity continues with the title cut, blending Irish pipes, Slack Key, and Charles Ka'Upu's ancient and moving chants. Wherever you live, with this music playing you'll be on Maui, near the mist of a waterfall, emraced by the scented island air."

Aloha Nui Loa

makauole | No Kaua`i mai au. | 03/13/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Pehea `oe? Oia mau no. I've had this CD for a while, and I get nothing but compliments from the people that hear me play it. I live in the mainland now so the people that hear me play this CD are from a variety of backgrounds. My friends tell me that the music is so peaceful and soothing, and I agree. I own a large collection of Hawaiian music from contemporary to Jawaiian, and in my collection I have several Hapa CD's. So, I must also agree with some of the earlier reviews, that this CD might be better than the first "Hapa". I love both of them equally. But since this is a review for "Namahana", I'll tell you why I love this CD. The music is soothing and rich with Aloha. But most of all I like the way they were able to bring both their heritages into the mix. My hat goes off to all those who are responsible for this work. My favorite track is the last track "Aloha Namahana" because it represents both of their heritages with the variety of instruments used and the music. If you want a taste of Aloha, then I suggest you purchase this CD. Once you taste the Aloha, check the other titles purchased by people who've purchased this CD. Hawaiian music is definitely No ka `oi. I'm Hawaiian and I grew up on Kaua'i on the westside, WHS Menehune. This CD brings me home, and reminds me of how special the islands and the people in the islands are. Mahalo to Hapa and their ohana. Onipa'a, Hawai`i. Ua mau ke ea o ka `aina i ka pono. Ka`ano`i. Sorry for any typos."

Another stellar performance

Two Brown Girls | 04/25/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Yet again, Hapa has given us a superb album. When I am homesick for Aiea, I just put this on in the car and I am home. Mahalo nui loa guys, you have done it again."