Product Description

MAUNA KEA-WHITE MOUNTAIN JOURNAL is an instrumental diary of Keola's upbringing told through the sweet sounds of his guitar. Each song on this recording paints a vivid image of heart rending moments from Keola's youth under the watchful eyes of Mauna Kea Mountain. Keola plays solo as well as creating arrangements for two guitars in his trademark style. Also features a slack key guitar duet with George Winston.

Track Listing

1. 'Imi Au Ia 'Oe 3:11
2. Manu Kai (Sea Bird) 1:24
3. Sweet Lei Mamo 3:26
4. Keiki Dream (Child Dream) 3:12
5. Kaula 'Ili (The Lariat) 3:10
6. Hi'ilawe 2:32
7. Pupu Hinuhinu (Shiny Shell Lullaby) 3:30
8. Ke'ena Malu (Quiet Place) 3:48
9. 'Ulili E (The Wandering Tattler Bird) 2:52
10. Pua Tubarose (Tuberose Blossom) 3:57
11. Barefoot on the Range 3:50
12. Sase (Sassy) 1:45
13. For Sweetheart Grandma 4:06
14. Makika (Mosquito) 2:45
15. Ka Wilele O 'Akaka ('Akaka Falls) 3:50

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #113449 in Music
• Released on: 1997-04-15
• Number of discs: 1

Amazon.com
Meditative (often obscurely so), mystical (at least wannabe), and melodic almost to the point of becoming aural wallpaper (he seems to care little about his bass work), Beamer's music makes clear why the nation's leading slack-key label is a subsidiary of the nation's leading New Age label. But as such, Beamer is the de facto leader of one of slack key's strongest schools, and he's clearly the most prolific, and probably the best, of the lot. Still, those who aren't coming to him via New Age are likely to consider this background music. On this set he purports to tell his life story purely through his guitar, without vocals. --John Morthland

Customer Reviews

Outstanding ki ho`alu; magnificent original compositions
Keola Beamer, like fine wine, just gets better and better with age. He manages to make even the most complex guitar work seem effortless. This album should be in the music library of everyone who loves acoustic guitar...Hawaiian, or not.

Evocative
I have never had a reason to put forth my opinion on any recording but this cd is forcing me to make an exception. I recommend it highly as a look at a musical art form as purely emotional and beautiful as any in the world. For musical travellers, this is a good first trip to slack key. It will not be your last.

Sweet sounds
This is definitely Keola Beamer's best cd out of many fine efforts. I have all of his music, and believe me, it's hard to choose one and say that about it. This is music for those of us who love life, have a generally positive outlook, and appreciate music that reflects that attitude. This is music to celebrate all of the best life grants us, music to play when you're reading, eating, resting, being contemplative, getting a massage, working, playing, or all of the above. His strictly instrumental pieces are smoothly crafted, ( with great sound quality, by the way....not tinny like many slack key guitar cd's can be), original, and not particularly ethnic. the best part is that you won't tire of it. It's timeless, beautiful, and unobtrusive. Highly recommended!