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I've decided to start posting tunes that keep me stoked.
First one is from Hawaiian legend George Kainapau and his Island Serenaders - Sonny Kamahele, Kaipo Miller, and Jules Ah See.
George Kainapau is remembered as one of Hawaii's greatest ever falsetto singers. His strong, clear, and controlled voice, void of any breathiness, could glide smoothly from the falsetto register to high tenor without any break, and utilize the Hawaiian ha'i ornament just as easily. This one was recorded live at the Ale Ale Kai Room in the Kaiser Hawaiian Village on Waikiki in 1957.
Beyond the Reef
Yes Mango, bit different to Cisco's Friday Night Spot, but I like it !
What is this "Hawaiian ha'i Ornament" you refer too?
Hey, nice one ShoodbeGood - glad you're diggin the vibes - yeah, I've been on a bit of a journey in to old Hawaiian lap steel guitar music lately and it's a treasure trove of incredible tropic vibes and mind-blowing musicianship. and dates back as far as the late 19th and early 20th centuries(!!!) An incredibly under-listened to and under-appreciated style of music - at least here in the Top End of Oz.
It's interesting to listen to some of the local Indigenous bands up here though and there's definitely some connections to the tropic beach sounds and the 'saltwater' way of life.
I don't know what the Hawaiian ha'i ornament is - I've been digging around but the closest thing I can find is a traditional Hawaiian chant - similar to a Maori Haka. If there's any Hawaiians reading this or anyone who knows I'd be rapt to learn.
In the meantime, here's one from the always great 'Mermen' out of Santa Cruz...
Radios Appear was the first full-length studio album by seminal Australian band Radio Birdman. The album was recorded at Birdman's Trafalgar Studios, in Sydney during 1976 and 1977. Trafalgar initially distributed the album via mail order and by sales from the backs of friend's and band members' station wagons. This laid the groundwork for future DIY punk bands in Australia. Radios Appear was hailed by many as a breakthrough album in Australian rock and a decisive change from the uneventful early mid-seventies scene.
If you haven't heard this - you need to go and get yourself a copy and put it on repeat. For a month.
Here's Descent into the Maelstrom ...
Glad you liked it. I am led to believe the song is actually about Fitzroy Island just off Cairns. Cheers.
Must check with greenleader but pretty sure this is the national anthem for Maui Waui
While we're on the topic of top end grooves - check out the Pigram Brothers from Broome town up in the Kimberley...
This thread is the best!
Geez Warmupi were a great band, unique rockin' country guitar, so sad we will never see them again.
And yes Peter, you raise many points which are so true.
Bloody lucky being kids of the 80's I guess, simpler times.
Cassaaaarrrgghhh!!!!
Dude - that's what I'm talkin' about brother!!!
How sick are those nuggets?!?! Cripes - where's the Sugar Shack? I'm into it. perfect laid back grooves with a friggin' healthy dose of
knees up to yr ears skankin!!!
makes me wanna crack open a few frosties and roll a big fat one! Yeeew!!!
Here's Arthur Lyman to cleanse the pallet - so to speak...
And while I'm inspired by Cassa's grooves check out this one from Nora Dean, produced by Duke Reid on the legendary Treasure Isle label. From about 1969. ish.
Lovin' the skankin' tunes Cassa!
If you dig the skank, you need to check out Midnite - epic rasta grooves
And check this one from Terry Reid from '68.
Jimmy Page wanted Reid to fill the vocalist spot for his proposed new group, the New Yardbirds, which was to become Led Zeppelin. Reid had already committed to go on the road for two tours with The Rolling Stones and another with Cream - so couldn't do the gig.
Reid told Jimmy to consider a young Birmingham-based singer, Robert Plant, instead, having previously seen Plant's Band of Joy as a support act at one of his concerts. Reid also suggested Page to check out their drummer John Bonham. The rest, as they say, is history but Terry Reid still goes off - even if he missed out on all the fat Led Zeppelin cheques.
Nice Cisco - who knew Kevin 'Footloose' Bacon was a half decent vocalist. Great recording.
Man - the Live at Darryl's House series has been classic. Darryl Hall's a legend and his band is freakin' all time.
We've had some nice swell up here in the Top End the past few days. Good waves, warm water, good times. I'm knackered tonight but stoked.
Been diggin old skool reverb lately...
Strewth mate, the Crossfires are about as retro as you can get.
Here is a bit of retro surfing music.
