I get a lot of inspiration from those moments. Several songs in this recording make direct references to wind, an important image in Hawaiian music, while others incorporate subtle musical allusions to it. In Hawai'i, the creative impulse usually stems from a pleasurable experience. I was out in a distant valley sitting under some hau trees enjoying the space, the quiet, when all of a sudden, the most beautiful, refreshing breeze came through. It changed the whole complexion of that day.
Music is like that too.
You can't see the kolonahe , but you can feel its presence. It brings something beautiful into our lives. 2000-2001 World Music Portal. All Rights Reserved. Material in this Web site may not be reproduced in any form without written permission.