Hula

Time Out New York
"Hula...can sway like its name would suggest, with a hard to dislike surf guitar sound and sweet harmonies"

Product Description
A perfect pairing with albums from Low, Galaxie 500, Luna, or Chris Isaak.

"Hula just might be the best New York rock band you've never heard of. With the range of Yo La Tengo and the dreaminess of a David Lynch score, they've formed a loyal-at times downright evangelistic-following over the last year." - New York Press

"All of these songs sound like they could have been from a soundtrack of a modern remake of Badlands, or some cooler version of David Lynch's Wild at Heart. Below all this reverb and quiet, however, Hula doesn't forget to throw in the hook. And it's the hook that gets you singing along with these little nightmares and fantasies." - Satellite

"Hula is one of the freshest and most exciting newer NYC bands. They transmit big love from a big heart reminiscent of Galaxie 500 and Low, and the most melodic braids of Sonic Youth." - The Village Voice

Hula

Hula,Hula,Pehr Distributed,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: Real, hardcore hula

Hawaii - Traditional Hula Various Artists Manufacturer: Arc Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: South Pacific Drums How to Hula DVD Hula! Big Island Style Hawaiian Drum Dance Chants: Sounds of Power in Time Vintage Hawaiian Treasures, Vol. 2: Hula Hawaiian Style ASIN: B00009Y3U1 Release Date: 2003-07-22

Tracks:

1. Na Po (The Nights)
2. He'eia (A Surfing Chant)
3. Henehene Kou AKA (Your Laughter)
4. la O Pele (There Is Pele)
5. Pa Kamakani (Blowing Is the Wind)
6. Kahelelani (A Mele Inoa for the Island of Ni'hau
7. Halau Hanalei (A Hall of Rain at Hanalei)
8. 'A'ohe U'i Hele Wale O Kohala La (There Is No-One in Kohala as ...)
9. Mauna Lahilahi (A Name Song for Princess Ka'iulani)
10. Halemano - Ku'u Wahine (My Woman)
11. Pu'u Onioni (Hill of Decision)
12. I Ka 'Oe Palau (I Have Nothing to Say to You)
13. Hopoe (For the Goddess of Hopoe)
14. Kalalea (Mt. Kalalea - Mele Inoa No Emma)
15. Kaulilua I Ke Anu O Wai'ale'ale (Haughty and Cold Stands Wai'ale'ale
16. 'A 'Ia (Hold Tight)
17. Kahea a Ke Aloha [The Call of Greeting]
18. Kaulana Na Pua/Mele Ai Pohaku (Famous Are the Flowers (Children)/S ...
19. Aia Moloka'i Ku'u Iwa (There at Moloka'i Is My Sweetheart)
20. Poli Anuanu (Cold Bosoms)
21. Ku Makou (Here We Stand)
22. Ua Nani O Nu'uanu (The Beauty of Nu'uanu)
23. He Ma'i No Iolani (A Personal Chant for Iolani - King Kamehameha V)
24. Halemano - Kekuia Mau La (From the Legend of Halemano)
25. Hapa Haole Medley

Customer Reviews:

Real, hardcore hula.......2003-10-14

Traditional hula, drumming and chants, from one of Waimei's premier modern folk ensembles... Might be a little raw and inaccessible for the casual Hawaiian music fan, but great for the hardcore traditional revivalists.

Average customer rating: The wistful blues What a waste Island Taj This is great stuff! This cd gives the blues...

Hanapepe Dream Taj Mahal & the Hula Blues Manufacturer: Tone Cool ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Slide Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music General | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Afro-Cuban | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Latin Music | International | Styles | Music | Compilations | Afro Brazilian | Bolero | Brazilian Jazz | Cuban | Flamenco | Latin Jazz | Mambo | Mariachi | Merengue | Salsa | Samba | Tango | Tejano General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sacred Island Dancing the Blues The Natch'l Blues Phantom Blues Senor Blues ASIN: B00009KDRA Release Date: 2003-06-10

Tracks:

1. Great Big Boat
2. Black Jack Day
3. Moonlight Lady
4. King Edward's Throne
5. African Herbsman
6. Baby, You're My Destiny
7. Stagger Lee
8. Livin' On Easy
9. My Creole Belle
10. All Along The Watchtower
11. Handpepe Dream

Amazon.com

Though he earned earliest acclaim as a blues traditionalist, Taj Mahal is no purist. Instead, he's an eclectic artist who finds common spirit with the blues in a multicultural array of styles. This album's acoustic arrangements lace the ukuleles, slack and steel guitars of Hawaii (where Taj lived for 15 years) with the airier strains of flute and saxophone and the lilt of the African kalimba. Within this follow-up to 1998's Sacred Island, the music island-hops from the Pacific to the Caribbean, as a blend of reggae and calypso influences highlight "Great Big Boat," "King Edward's Throne," and "African Herbsman." Taj and his Hula Blues band additionally apply their transformational power to a sinuously propulsive rendition of Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower," as well as providing syncopated renewal for traditionals "Black Jack Davy" and "Stagger Lee" plus Mississippi John Hurt's "My Creole Bell." Straying furthest from bedrock blues, the lovely Hawaiian balladry of "Moonlight Lady" shimmers like moonbeams dancing across the ocean ripples. --Don McLeese

Customer Reviews:

The wistful blues.......2003-10-02

Has Taj Mahal lost it? One might think so after a superficial listen to his latest outing. Closer attending renders a different conclusion.

It's all about the vibe, here--one that, apparently, not everyone can get on board with. How can you have the blues on Hawaii? Or in the Caribbean? Simple. Not everyone is a plantation owner or scuba-diving tourist guide. Read V. S. Naipaul's great book, The Middle Passage, and find out what it means to be a "client culture."

Yes, there's a kind of inanity in much of the lyrics (although a good portion of them are traditional). Yes, this is miles from Mississippi John Hurt (although it contains one of his tunes), let alone Cory Bell or even Muddy Waters.

But you know what? Taj Mahal still works his magic here: The trademark vocal gruffness, esp. manifesting itself at the end of "Blackjack Davey" (easy to see where Captain Beefheart got his basic approach from), the raw edge of his electro-acoustic guitar (which has pretty much replaced his National Steel guitar), the loosy-goosy ensemble playing--all of which is perfectly suited to the island-blues vibe he's evoking here.

I, for one, celebrate this nifty transformation of the blues into an island key. And if you've got big ears, I think you will too.

What a waste.......2003-09-09

I've played it through three times and am going to junk it.
It's [bad] - incredibly repetitive lyrics.
Whatever happened to the real Taj Mahal?
This is the last time I ever pay any attention to a magazine music reviewer. I would definitely like to have my money back.

Island Taj.......2003-07-29

I've been a Taj Mahal fan for over two decades now, and the man never ceases to amaze me with his variety, artistry and creativity. My first initiation to Taj was through his early standard acoustic blues covers and originals, then I followed along as he tried his hand at blues-infused African rhythms, Reggae, Pop, Soul and duets with diverse musicians such as Toumani Diabate and Ry Cooder. This time around Taj combines blues with Hawaiian music and the results are stunning. From the great Hawaiian blues rendition of Dylan's 'All Along the Watchtower', to the hauntingly beautiful Taj Mahal original 'Moonlight Lady', this is some incredible music. There are also some interesting blues standards here given new life with Hawaiian blues flavor, such as Mississippi John Hurt's "My Creole Bell' and the blues standard "Stagger Lee". Overall, this is a very impressive new release by one of blues music's true living legends, Taj Mahal. Highly recommended for fans of Taj, lovers of Hawaiian folk music, or fans of blues music everywhere.

This is great stuff!.......2003-07-06

We were in Kauai for Christmas 2001 and they have kiosks which sell mostly Hawaiian music (slack key, etc) I spotted a Taj Mahal alblum on display and the clerk told me he lived on the island. I had not heard from Taj since the late 60's in San Francisco and was pleased to see he was still around. The clerk demo'ed a German release of this alblum and his Sacred Island alblum. I was blown away. It was the sound track for our two week vacation. My 86 year old father was with us and he loved it too. Sadly, he passed away shortly after our return. I still listen to these two often and remember our time there. Last Monday Taj was at Humphrey's in San Diego and we saw him there. After the show when only a dozen or so people were remaining, he came out and chatted with us. He is so pleasant and unpretentious and talented.

This cd gives the blues..........2003-07-05

This cd gives the blues, but not in the way intended. This is a disappointing cd from a musician who has produced many great works. The music draws from Hawaiian music, but not enough. What comes out is a water down version mixed with a dash of R&B.
The band is not much better in concert. I recently saw them at the Fillmore in SF. They appear to be very good musician, but there is no spark. All the energy was coming from Taj. He had three ukulele players, and this could have been a great opportunity to show mainlanders what a great ukulele musician can do with four strings. But, these musician only played rhythm and mostly the three chords all ukulele students learn in the first lesson, G, F and A. My son and I, the next night, went to a concert of hawaiian music which was excellent by Amy Gillion, Willie K and Makana.
I advise getting Taj Mahal with the Phantom Band or earlier material. If you want hawaiian music visit the international music section at Amazon.com and try some of the musician listed above, or others such as Ohta-San, Sistah Robi, Iz, or many of the excellent slack key guitarist.

Average customer rating: Good mix of the blues and hawaiian sounds Taj in Charleston Nice laidback feel More great sounds from an accomplished artist Wow...........loose and easy

Sacred Island Taj Mahal and the Hula Blues Band Manufacturer: RCA Victor ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Traditional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hanapepe Dream Dancing the Blues Senor Blues Phantom Blues Mo' Roots ASIN: B000005YTV Release Date: 1998-04-07

Tracks:

1. The Calypsonians
2. Coconut Man
3. Sacred Island (Moku La'a)
4. Betty & Dupree
5. The New Hula Blues
6. No Na Mamo
7. Mailbox Blues
8. Kanikapila

Amazon.com

After decades as a bluesman, Taj Mahal has earned his place in the pantheon of American music. But this takes him to a slightly different place: Hawaii, where he made his home for a number of years. He's always had a relaxed approach to music, and the Islands must have been a perfect fit for him. But Mahal has also had a long interest in the music of the Caribbean, so it's interesting to hear him adapt Toots's ska classic, "Monkey Man," to his style, on the tropically flavored "Coconut Man." Whatever he tackles, however, the blues is at the basis of everything he does; it's part of his soul now. But there are, as he shows, as many ways to approach the blues as there are bluesmen. His experience and innovation have made Mahal one of the great second (or possibly third) generation blues figures. It's nice to know he hasn't stopped pushing the envelope. --Chris Nickson

Customer Reviews:

Good mix of the blues and hawaiian sounds.......2006-03-11

Taj's island outing is an interesting and relaxing experiment. I've had this cd for awhile and it has turned into an old standby of sorts. One of those cds that never completely blows me away but never dissapoints. It works well on a nice spring day. If you like that island vibe then check out Sacred Island.

I'd even recommend this to Buffet Parrot heads who want a change of pace.

Taj in Charleston.......2005-02-09

Nice to see Taj Mahal in "The Zone". Caught up to him Charleston, SC recently and he did a cut from this album. While the show was great, we could stand to see some NEW stuff from a blues legend. Go Taj!

Nice laidback feel.......2004-02-01

This is an album to listen to when you're just chillin on the couch on a Sunday afternoon - definitely laidback. Taj Mahal combines his blues with a Hawaiian feel. Most of the time it's pretty successful.

The first track is very Tom Waitsish and is among the best on the album. The title track, an instrumental, is as laidback and lazy as it gets. It almost sounds like a lost Billy Vaughan classic. "No Na Mamo" is an interesting song sung in Hawaiian, and it contrasts sharply with the following tune "Mailbox Blues" which is definitely the bluesiest song on the album. The album closes with another instrumental "Kanikapila" which is more upbeat than the title track and is complete with Taj Mahal's yelps and laughs.

Overall, it's a pretty good album that needs to be played while daydreaming about the islands.

More great sounds from an accomplished artist.......2002-06-11

It's not every day you get to experience a new sound from an old friend. Sacred Island by Taj Mahal and the Hula Blues Band is the kind of CD that you want to play again and again. It's catchy rhythyms fused by Tajs love of Hawaiian Music blended together for upbeat arrangements.
Outstanding cuts include "Cocunut Man", "Sacred Island" and the traditional blues offering "Mailbox Blues". Not a bad song in the bunch and the only reason I gave it 4 stars was that it didn't have more tracks. An excellent effort from a master of blues. Stretch out in your favorite lounge chair, grab a cool one and let your mind drift away with Taj Mahal at the wheel

Wow...........loose and easy.......2000-08-19

What a happy little cd. We heard it playing in a store while shopping and HAD to have it. We have alot of Hawaiian music and love the blues......perfect combination. Don't miss this one, you'll love it.

Average customer rating: Almost Perfect!

Drew's Famous Hula Party Various Artists Manufacturer: Turn Up the Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Drew's Famous Hawaiian Luau Party Drew's Famous Hawaiian Luau Party Sounds of Hawaii Vintage Hawaiian Treasures, Vol. 1: Hapa Haole Hula Classics Drew's Famous Party Music: Authentic Luau Aloha ASIN: B000068CX7 Release Date: 2002-06-04

Tracks:

1. My Little Grass Shack In Kealakekua, Hawaii
2. Hawaiian Wedding Song (Ke Kali Nei Au)
3. Tiny Bubbles
4. Blue Hawaii
5. Red, Red Wine
6. Aloha Oe
7. Lovely Hula Hands
8. Hawaiian War Chant
9. Let's Just Hula
10. The Hukilau Song
11. Awapuli Hula
12. The Hula Hoop Song
13. Hula Days
14. Hilo March
15. Bali Ha'i
16. I'll Remember You
17. On The Isle

Customer Reviews:

Almost Perfect!.......2004-08-07

I love this album. There is only one thing about it I don't like. The song "Red, Red Wine" has absolutely nothing to do with luaus, Hawaii, Polynesia or anything tropical. I don't know why they chose to put that on the CD instead of the Hawaii 5-0 Theme Song, Hawaiian Hula Eyes, (Put the Lime in the) Coconut, Day-O (Banana Boat Song), Wipe Out, Limbo Rock, any surfing song or any other song that would be more appropriate. However, all the other songs are wonderful and fitting. It has classics like Aloha Oe, Don Ho's Tiny Bubbles, Elvis' Blue Hawaii and Bali Hai (from the movie "South Pacific"). There are also other well known songs such as Lovely Hula Hands, the Hawaiian War Chant and the Hukilau song. My daughter even recognized a song (Hilo March); she said it's the song they play on SpongeBob Square Pants. Besides those 8, there are another 9 great songs, as well, on this CD.

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Hula Girl ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Haruyo Koi ASIN: B000HA46EY Release Date: 2006-09-26

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HoopMix- Volume 1 Elad Manufacturer: Hoopnotic Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music ASIN: B000RHXD9G Release Date: 2007-04-16

Product Description

Hoopmix- Volume 1- Now you can get in the Hoopnotic Hoopdance groove anywhere, with the music from our Beginning Level One DVD! Stretch, sweat & play with over 45 minutes of inspiring music to hoop to. The perfect way to take your workout on the go.

Average customer rating: Entertaining and Practical

Vintage Hawaiian Treasures, Vol. 1: Hapa Haole Hula Classics Various Artists Manufacturer: Hana Ola Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music Pacific Islands | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Pacific Islands | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Vintage Hawaiian Treasures, Vol. 2: Hula Hawaiian Style Vintage Hawaiian Treasures, Vol. 6: Night Club Hula Hawaiian Style Vintage Hawaiian Treasures, Vol. 9: Aloha, Hula Hawaiian Style Vintage Hawaiian Treasures, Vol. 4: Mele Hula Hawaiian Style Vintage Hawaiian Treasures, Vol. 3: Toti's Tahitians ASIN: B000009QFD Release Date: 1995-03-16

Tracks:

1. On The Beach At Waikiki - John K. Almeida
2. lovely Hula Hands - Lei Momi Sweethearts W/ John K. Almeida
3. A Song Of Old Hawaii - Julia Nui
4. Little Brown Gal - Lei Momi Sweethearts
5. Hawaiian Hula Eyes - Joe Keawe's Harmony Hawaiians
6. Hukilau - John K. Almeida W/ Bee Sisters
7. Haole Hula - 49Th State Hawaiians
8. My Little Grass Shack - John Keawe & His Harmony Hawaiians
9. It's Just An Old Hawaiian Custom - George Naope W/ Genoa Keawe's Hula Maids
10. My Yellow Ginger Lei - Joe Keawe, Lei Momi Sweethearts &John K. Almeida
11. Sophisticated Hula - George Naope, June Leite & Joe Keawe's Harmony Hawaiians
12. Sweet Leilani - Joe Keawe, Julia Nui & John K. Almeida
13. That's The Hawaiian In Me - 49Th State Hawaiians
14. Beyond The Reef - Lei Momi With 49The State Hawaiian's

Customer Reviews:

Entertaining and Practical.......2004-12-28

This album was on my wish list for a year before I received it and I am really enjoying it. The collection of Hapa Haole songs is enjoyable for background and useful for learning the tunes to play on ukulele.

The choice of four stars is for quality and selection.

Average customer rating: Great album for those who like old style island music

Vintage Hawaiian Treasures, Vol. 2: Hula Hawaiian Style Various Artists Manufacturer: Hana Ola Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Pacific Islands | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Vintage Hawaiian Treasures, Vol. 1: Hapa Haole Hula Classics Vintage Hawaiian Treasures, Vol. 4: Mele Hula Hawaiian Style Vintage Hawaiian Treasures, Vol. 9: Aloha, Hula Hawaiian Style Vintage Hawaiian Treasures, Vol. 6: Night Club Hula Hawaiian Style Vintage Hawaiian Treasures, Vol. 3: Toti's Tahitians ASIN: B000005U0D Release Date: 1995-03-16

Tracks:

1. Maile Swing - Genoa Keawe
2. Papalina Lahilahi - Joe Keawe
3. Pauoa Hula - John K. Almeida
4. Ka Wai O Namolokama - Jacob K. Maka
5. Piukeona' - John Pi'ilani Watkins
6. Nani Wai'ale'ale - Genoa Keawe & Her Hula Maids
7. Kihei - Kai Davis
8. Ali'ipoe - Dorothy Kalima
9. Aloha 'Ia 'O Wai'anae - Agnes Malabey
10. He Wahine U'i - Hilo's Kalima Brothers
11. Lei Puakenikeni - Joe Keawe
12. Pololei 'Oia'i'o - John K. Almeida
13. Ku'u Aloha Nui - The Rainbow Serenaders
14. Hana Chant - John Pi'ilani Watkins & The Hotel Hana Maui Choir

Customer Reviews:

Great album for those who like old style island music.......1998-11-08

I was impressed by this recording. Contains Genoa Keawe's first recorded song, plus great songs by Johnny Almeida, Joe Keawe, Val Kepilino and others. Made me want to get up and hula! (and I did!!) All in all, a real good value.

Average customer rating:

Lovely Hula Hands Various Artists Manufacturer: Hana Ola Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Pacific Islands | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Vintage Hawaiian Treasures, Vol. 9: Aloha, Hula Hawaiian Style Hawaii - Traditional Hula Vintage Hawaiian Treasures, Vol. 1: Hapa Haole Hula Classics Vintage Hawaiian Treasures, Vol. 2: Hula Hawaiian Style Alone in IZ World ASIN: B00005MK1Y Release Date: 2001-09-11

Tracks:

1. Rhythm of the Islands - Naughty Abbie, Genoa Keawe, Agnes Malabey
2. Lovely Hula Hands - Johnny Kameaaloha Almeida, Lei Momi Sweethearts
3. Keep Your Eyes on the Hands - Punani Alama, Her Hawaiians, Genoa Keawe
4. Hawaiian Hula Eyes - Joe Keawe's Harmony Hawaiians
5. My Yellow Ginger Lei - Johnny Kameaaloha Almeida, Joe Keawe, Lei Momi Sweethearts
6. Sweet Someone - Her Hawaiians, Aunty Emma Kamaka, Genoa Keawe
7. E Ku'u Tutu - Her Hawaiians, Genoa Keawe
8. Mele of My Tutu E - Naughty Abbie, Johnny Kameaaloha Almeida,
9. When Hilo Hattie Does the Hilo Hop - Hilo Hattie
10. Princess Pupule - Her Hula Maids, Genoa Keawe, Naughty Abbie
11. Little Brown Gal - Lei Momi Sweethearts
12. Manuela Boy - Johnny Kameaaloha Almeida, , Jacob K. Maka
13. Coconut Willie - Her Hula Maids, Genoa Keawe, Naughty Abbie
14. No Huhu - Genoa Keawe'sPolyesians, Naughty Abbie
15. My Little Grass Shack - Joe Keawe
16. Hukilau - John Almeida's Kameaaloha Hawaiians, Bee Sister's
17. Dolly's Lullaby - Her Hawaiians, Genoa Keawe
18. It's Time to Say Aloha - Her Hula Maids, Genoa Keawe

Average customer rating: Shake the Rafters! Makes you shake your hula hips KAHUNA CONQUERS HAWAII Swingin' haha!! Swingin' good music!

Shake Those Hula Hips Big Kahuna & the Copa Cat Pack Manufacturer: Concord Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Retro Swing | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hawaiian Swing Vintage Hawaiian Treasures, Vol. 1: Hapa Haole Hula Classics Drew's Famous Hula Party Vintage Hawaiian Treasures, Vol. 2: Hula Hawaiian Style Be a Hula Girl ASIN: B00005KCH6 Release Date: 2001-06-12

Tracks:

1. Hawaii Five-O
2. Fever
3. Ain't No Big Thing
4. Avalon
5. Hey Baby! (Shake Those Hula Hips)
6. It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
7. Princess Poo-Poo-Ly Has Plenty Papaya
8. I Dream Of Jeannie
9. And The Angels Sing
10. Waikiki
11. In The Mood
12. Little Grass Shack
13. It Was A Very Good Year
14. Tequila

Customer Reviews:

Shake the Rafters!.......2004-02-26

If you have ever played in a big band (and I have for over thirty years), you will want to listen to track eleven before you listen to another note on this CD. I guarantee that however many times you played "In the Mood", you never heard it like this.

The Big Kahuna slows the tempo WAAAY down, finds chords and passages between the notes that Glenn Miller never thought of and creates a musical mood that will have your honey melting into your arms. Oh yeah, it's THAT kind of good.

Put this CD in your Bose and crank it up.

By the way, a "humuhumu-nukunuku-a-pua-a" is the unofficial Hawaiian state fish, aka, a trigger fish. [See track 12.]

Makes you shake your hula hips.......2002-08-01

"Shake Those Hula Hips" is one of the most orginal albums released in my lifetime. Matt Catingub and his remarkable big band blend the powerful brass of swing, swinging rythym of wartime Hawaii, and soulful lyrics of lounge together and the sound produced is fantastic. You feel as though you're in a dance hall near Pearl Harbor in 1945. The best tracks are "Shake Those Hula Hips" and "My Little Grass Shack". The former, a unique composition by Catingub, is reinforced by his intruiging and powerful vocals. Several of the tracks also include Rosemary Clooney's distinctive voice, which sadly, will never be heard again. "Shake Those Hula Hips" is a must have for any fan of the music genres listed above.

KAHUNA CONQUERS HAWAII.......2002-04-28

Just as he did on his previous CD, HAWAIIAN SWING and with Rosemary Clooney on her album SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY, Da Big Kahuna (Matt Catingub) and his Copa Cat Pack take some familiar songs like "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" and some lesser known classics like "Ain't No Big Thing"--he shakes and stirs them up with Hawaiian tunes such as "The Princess Poo-poo-ly Has Plenty Papaya" (No, I am NOT making that title up!) adds in a bit of Rosemary Clooney on "And The Angels Sing" and her daughter in law, Debbie Boone, on the Poo-poo-ly number--and comes up with a Big Band a la Hawaii sound that is unbeatable.

Ever wonder what a Big Band would sound like wailing on the theme from "I Dream of Jeannie?" OK, how about "Hawaii Five-O?" The answer is: they sound terrific. So does Da Big Kahuna's arrangement of Peggy Lee's "Fever" and an upbeat version, instead of Sinatra's introspective arrangement, of "It Was A Very Good Year."

Trust me: This album will put a smile on your face. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Swingin' haha!!.......2001-06-22

BIG KAHUNA and the Copa Cat Pack is BACK with Shake Those Hula Hips, an album that shakes and stirs the flavors of big band swing, Hawaiian songs, TV themes, Las Vegas lounge, and full-strength party music into a big, tasty, mightily swinging, musical Mai Tai. An artful arranger, masterful saxophonist, hip crooner and animated bandleader, the BIG KAHUNA (aka Matt Catingub) packs fun and excitement into each and every swinging note.

This time around, BIG KAHUNA and the Copa Cat Pack put an indelible swinging stamp on the Duke Ellington classic "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing), Johnny Mercer's "And The Angels Sing (featuring Rosemary Clooney)" as well as rousing timeless anthems like "Tequila," "Hawaii Five-O" and "Princess Poo-Poo-Ly Has Plenty Papaya (featuring Debby Boone)". So spin this CD, put on your favorite Hawaiian shirt, grab a Mai Tai, and join the par-tay! It's time to Shake Those Hula Hips!

Swingin' good music!.......2001-06-20

The BIG KAHUNA is back with an album that shakes and stirs the flavors of big band swing, Hawaiian songs, TV thems, Las Vegas lounge, and full-strenght party music into a big, tasty, mightily swinging, musical Mai Tai. An artful arranger, masterful saxophonist, hip crooner and animated bandleader, the BIG KAHUNA (aka Matt Catingub) packs fun and excitement into each and every swinging note. So spin this CD, put on your favorite Hawaiian shirt, grab a Mai Tai, and join the party (guest vocalists Rosemary Clooney and Debby boone did!) It's time to Shake Those Hula Hips!

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