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Music : To Honor a Queen: The Music of Lili'uokalani
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To Honor a Queen: The Music of Lili'uokalani by: Ozzie Kotani |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0080223801820 Label: Windham Hill Records Manufacturer: Windham Hill Records Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Windham Hill Records Release Date: January 08, 2002 Studio: Windham Hill Records Sales Rank: 147679 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Amazon.com: Hawaii's Queen Lili'uokalani was also a prodigious composer, penning more than 150 songs that attempted to capture the essence of her kingdom during her lifetime. So it's only apt that master player Ozzie Kotani should interpret some of her work instrumentally through the national slack-key guitar style. Even without words, the pieces turn out to be rich and full, whether the bell-like tones of "Moanalua" or the beauty of "Aloha 'Oe," a song forever associated with Hawaii and here given an interesting treatment by Kotani, who slows the pace to that of a languid Pacific sunset. Lili'uokalani obviously loved melody, and in Kotani, she has a sympathetic champion who plays her work with thought and adoration. George Winston's crystalline production adds wonderful depth, and the entire album is a refreshing, even spiritual experience. --Chris Nickson Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - WonderfulI heard Track 3, from this CD, for the first time 45 minutes agao while I was upstairs checking on my sleeping daughter. My first time hearing a slack-key guitar. It's amazing, beautiful. I've added this to my Christmas list. Rating:  - Great concept for an album......I wish I liked it more. Yes, these pieces are lovingly portrayed by Ozzie Kotani--perhaps even a little too lovingly, as there is very little variation in tempo from one piece to another. Don't get me wrong, I love the dreamy quality of slack key guitar, but this set was a little too sleepy for me. Ozzie Kotani's tempo scheme is even more puzzling considering that he starts with a sprightly rendition on the track one, then after that, the pacing starts to make the rest of the album sound a little "samey," some pieces sounding more like classical guitar than slack key (and I like classical guitar, it's just not what I expect to be reminded of when I buy a slack key album). Giving just a few more of the pieces a little more up-tempo ... Read More: Rating: - The ambience of the islands in your own space...Ozzie Kotani is a musical master. This is one of the most calming, soothing, inspirational compilations I have ever heard! It truly does honor the beautiful music of Hawaii's beloved queen, but with a newer sound. I do believe she would have loved it! Rating: - Dream music from a dream composer in a dream Island.My first encounter with Hawaiian slack guitar, it took me only one tune to have me hooked. The tunes are simple yet flow like a limpid stream from this Hawaiian virtuoso. This is pure, gentle and colourful music. You will enjoy it! Rating: - Beautiful, Evocative, Captivating, Sweet, PowerfulThis is my new favorite album of KihoAlu, Hawaaian Slack Key Guitar. It is simply amazing to listen to. The songs are wonderful, and the arrangements are superbly put together. Ozzie Kotani is a true master. Each time I listen to this album it transports me to a completely different space. |
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