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From the acclaimed singer/chanter of Disney's animated movie Lilo & Stitch and the amazing "Po'okela Chants" comes a brand new cd: "Call It What You Like..."; Kumu hula Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu offers these personal co... more »mments on this chanting style. "This is not the only way to chant, nor, the only way I chant. It is an alternative way of chanting/singing that I explore, develop and choose to do. I love to listen to the old chant styles, which are more instinctive and familiar to my ears. Yet, in my attempts to fabricate the same, it takes on a life of its own. The best way I've found to explain the complicacies of my music is to Call it what you like..."« less
From the acclaimed singer/chanter of Disney's animated movie Lilo & Stitch and the amazing "Po'okela Chants" comes a brand new cd: "Call It What You Like..."; Kumu hula Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu offers these personal comments on this chanting style. "This is not the only way to chant, nor, the only way I chant. It is an alternative way of chanting/singing that I explore, develop and choose to do. I love to listen to the old chant styles, which are more instinctive and familiar to my ears. Yet, in my attempts to fabricate the same, it takes on a life of its own. The best way I've found to explain the complicacies of my music is to Call it what you like..."
"I have never bought Hawaiian music before, having very little exposure to it, but when I first heard Mark Keali'i's voice, from the movie "Lilo & Stitch", I had to see if he had an album of his own. When I found this album I bought it not knowing what to expect. What a wonderful album! His voice is amazing and the chanting is captivating. I will be buying his other album too. I also hope to find other artists of this calibur. To discover a whole new culture in music is very exciting."
The mana'o (meaning).
Gloria Hubbell | usa | 12/19/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This cd is one of the most intense cd's i have ever encountered.
The mezmerizing voice and the manao(meaning) behind each song is absolutely awesome. Mark kealii has and always will be, the most awesome chanter whether or not it is modern and traditional all in one. You are and always will be at the top no matter how far out there people may see you."
It's Awesome
Gloria Hubbell | 06/24/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I thought that maybe this wasn't exactly what I was looking for... but, I was wrong! This is precisely what I needed. I didn't want my dad's Hawaiian music, you know, the 60's stuff and Don Ho. I use it at work to keep me going. I love the beat that is constantly going and it makes me want to dance. Great CD!"
We love this cd!!
Nikki D | Idaho USA | 09/28/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Found this at the library and did not recognize the name but was intrigued. I loved it from the first song to the hidden track. When I got to the 3rd song, my children told me that it was the same singer that sang in Lilo and Stitch. Since then we have played it every day in the car, I work out to it and now I'm buying it because it has to go back to the library. Buy this amazing CD!"