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In Need of a Hawaiian Playlist for an Upcoming Trip!

Old Nov 9th, 2008, 07:30 PM
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In Need of a Hawaiian Playlist for an Upcoming Trip!

My parents and I are less than 2 weeks from a trip to Maui and the Big Island. While on the Big Island, we'll be renting a boat (privately) for a day. I just purchased a portable speaker set for my iPod and am now trying to find some music that will set the Hawaiian mood. What are your Hawaiian favorites?
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Old Nov 9th, 2008, 07:35 PM
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Any IZ cd, but this one especially
http://www.amazon.com/Alone-IZ-World.../dp/B00005O4UG
for "Somewhere Over the Rainbow".
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Old Nov 9th, 2008, 07:58 PM
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There's a big thread on Hawaiian music somewhere in the Hawaii folder. You'll find tons of recommendations there.

I'm not an expert, but Willie K, with or without Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom, is great.

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Old Nov 10th, 2008, 05:32 AM
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iamq had a great hawaiian music thread and theres always mele.com
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Old Nov 10th, 2008, 05:41 AM
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Jack Johnson!! Always puts me in a beach mood, especially for his home state

Also good -- "Blue Hawaii" (I like it best as an instrumental) and if you're a LOST fan, Glenn Miller's "Moonlight Serenade."
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I can't find the thread that gyppielou is referring to. the search function is less than reliable.

Anyhow, I would include all of Hapa's first album on your playlist. Barefoot Natives is another group that is all over my Hawaiian playlist.
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Old Nov 10th, 2008, 06:59 AM
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Here's iamq's music thread that's very good:

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...1&tid=34638815
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Old Nov 10th, 2008, 07:30 AM
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Thanks to everyone for the suggestions...and also the link! (The less than ideal search only grabbed radio stations and concerts for me).

Mahalo!
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Old Nov 10th, 2008, 08:15 AM
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hi beanweb~ Once you're there, don't overlook the local radio stations (not for your boat day or ipod obviously). Just in hotel rooms I've heard some great stuff, using either the TV or clock radio!
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Thanks Suzie for finding it!
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Old Nov 10th, 2008, 11:28 AM
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Yes, definitely Jack Johnson, but I also enjoy Manoa DNA, too.

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Old Nov 10th, 2008, 11:46 AM
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Well done Suzie,

I like the National Geographic Destination mix and have given it as gifts.

Although not Hawaiian, I always travel with the soundtracks to

Garden State and A Broke Down Melody and some Jack Johnson.

Anything else is taken care of on island with the radio stations, and the rest of our cd's or ipod selections.
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Old Nov 10th, 2008, 12:22 PM
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LOL you guys. You are so right. It wasn't easy to find. I had to follow several links but they finally led right to iamq's great thread!!! Must say something about my free time!
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gypielou - I never travel without Garden State as well...one of my favorites!!
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Old Nov 10th, 2008, 08:45 PM
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I'm not sure if you can still download the free music from Hemispheres magazine, but here's my post on the subject:
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...1&tid=35159851

Also check out my buddy's blog at
www.govisithawaii.com
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Old Nov 11th, 2008, 04:43 AM
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Melissa, just wanted you to know that I am LOVING those free Hawaiian music downloads from the website you so kindly posted. They are beautiful and relaxing... THANKS!
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In additon to artists already mentioned we enjoy the fun upbeat group Kapena and the beautiful island melodies of Brad White on panflute.
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Old Nov 11th, 2008, 09:35 AM
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Hi Melissa -

thanks for the link...the article seems to still be available, but I don't see anything for music downloads. I'll keep searching!
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Old Nov 11th, 2008, 09:37 AM
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Yay! I found the link via google. Here it is in case anyone else is interested:

http://www.hemispheresmagazine.com/p...nies-music.php

Thanks Melissa!
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Old Nov 11th, 2008, 10:24 PM
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Awwww you're welcome! Glad you guys are enjoying it. After all, what can you get for free nowadays???
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