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Hanaiali'i ReviewI learned as much about the soul of the Hawaii by listening to this CD as I have from living in the islands for nearly 20 years! Gilliom's voice is excruciantingly beautiful. It has a pure clarity to it that is matched only by the love it expresses for the lyrics and music. Her voice is so gently expressive that one can grasp the meaning of the songs, whether or not the language is understood. Luckily for those of us who do not speak Hawaiian, however, an English translation is included with most songs. I am grateful for the translations, as Gilliom's lyrics are lovely snippets of spare and simple poetry. Willie K, a powerful and respected talent in contemporary Hawaiian music, graciously allows Ms. Gilliom to take center stage while accompanying her with superbly sublime instrumentals.Although it is difficult to pick a "favorite" song, I must admit a partiality to Wahikuli. This tells the tale of a Maui sea spirit (my ha`ole interpretation) that watches over happy children playing in the gentle waters. Each time I watch my son and his young friends splashing around joyfully in our Bay, I am reminded of this hauntingly beautiful and happy song. If you are interested in hearing how talented contemporary young artists pay tribute to to their culture in a traditional manner, I strongly recommend checking out this lovely body of song.Hanaiali'i OverviewAlmost always, when one previews a new album, one hears the notes first, then the words, then the musical setting.It is a rare experience when one hears all the elements as a single unit. When this happens, in extraordinary cases, it creates a reaction in the listener that is beyond words.The silence within the listener becomes thunderous.So it is with the album, 'Hanaiali'i'.Amy's intese, but gentle interpretation of what Hawaiian lyrical poetry really is.Willie's multiple-intricate, then simplistic, then bombastic musical brush strokes create ever elegant, watercolor-like musical washes that are a platinum-plus setting for Amy's sensitive, all-emotion-producing moments of musical realization.

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