Makaha Sons - Christmas Day in Hawai'i Nei
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Artist: Makaha SonsEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1999-02-16
Music Label: Discos Tropical
Soundtracks:
- Winter Wonderland
- Silent Night
- Come Now, It's Christmas
- Sing Praise To Him
- What Child Is This
- Silver Bells
- Christmas Lu'au
- Christmas Day In Hawaii Ne'I
- Me Ke Aloha Nona
- I Love Christmas
- Little Drummer Boy
- E Ke Keiki, E Lesu
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Music Review: Gorgeous and dignified Hawaiian Christmas album.
Rating: 5 Stars
This Christmas collection does honor to the Makaha Sons and the kinds of arrangements for which they have become so famous. Like previous albums, it is beautifully arranged for an entire group and quietly sung, emphasizing the songs and harmonies rather than solo voices. The accompaniments, primarily Louis Kauakahi's six-string guitar, Jerome Koko's twelve-string guitar, and John Koko's acoustic bass, reflect the importance of keeping the background simple, yet rhythmic, spotlighting the voices and their harmonies. Keyboards by Michael Grande and drums by Konrad Kendricks finish out the orchestration.
Three of the songs are new, with two of them written by Louis Kauakahi, the trio member who does all the vocal arrangements: "Sing Praises to Him," and "Come Now, It's Christmas." Another new song, "E Ke Keiki, E Iesu" by Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, closes the album. The honesty of feeling and simplicity of accompaniment make the songs' messages all the stronger. On the non-religious songs, the references to Christmas lu'aus, aloha, swaying palms, lau'lau, opi'i, and Santa arriving on a surfboard are special fun for those of us more accustomed to songs about "winter wonderlands."
As is often the case with Hawaiian albums, the "whole family" is involved here, with guest appearances by Rocky Brown, Robi Kahakalau, and Darlene Ahuna. "Silent Night" is particularly interesting, as it begins with a guitar rendition of "Dona Nobis Pacem," with Sistah Robi singing solo. Partway through this carol, the melody is taken over by Darlene Ahuna, with Sistah Robi and Darlene singing a duet for the conclusion.
The Makaha Sons' voices range from bass to falsetto. The tenor line is particularly sweet, and all voices blend to create a mellow and dignified presentation of traditional carols, a gorgeous "Mele Kalikimaka" gift to their many fans. Mary Whipple, whose heart is at Mauna Kea.
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