Kanaka Waiwai - Ledward and his Autoharp
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- The session at Led's garage back in September yielded several lovely clips, this is sadly the last of the three featuring Ledward and his wonderful d'Aigle autoharp. Without any planning on my part, it turned out that the three autoharp clips were three of the first four songs on Led's autoharp CD, "Jus' Cruzin'." "Kanaka Waiwai" is one of John Almeida's many compositions and has become a classic in the Hawaiian music repertoire.
Ledward's playing was so compelling that I skipped taking a pa`ani (solo) on this song so I could listen to more of his autoharp stylings. I'm sure he could have kept going for another half-hour or so, but wrapped it up after a few trips through the melody.
I created a playlist to collect all of the videos featuring Led on the autharp: • Ledward and His Autoharp
Led's current harp is a custom 21 bar carbon fiber model built by the d'Aigle Autoharp company. We recorded his harp with both a microphone and by direct input of his built-in pickup. I'm playing my Martin OM-18V in taropatch open G tuning (D G D G B D). All the recordings were captured on a Zoom F6 field recorder.I set up two Panasonic Lumix GH4 cameras for the video. I used REAPER to fine tune the audio, then assembled the video in Edius 9.
We shot the video in Led's garage, a location he has made famous with his Facebook Live clips and his PBS Hawai`i special. Led has been exercising his green thumb in the yard and he hauled some of his palms over to upgrade the background.
Saw Led with Jeff Peterson and George Kohumoku, Jr. last evening in Napa at the Blue Note. Also met Fran Guidry. Great evening, doesn't get any better. Look for Fran and Led at a later date in the Bay Area. Cheers!
Jim, it was so nice to meet you at the Blue Note. Thanks for your generous donation to our wine cellar.
Fran
All these music videos of you guys are great,thank you so much!
Thank you for visiting and commenting. Glad to hear you're enjoying the clips.
Fran
Congress Library recognition award!-Much respect,well deserved.
Beautifully played. I really enjoy listening to Led's unique autoharp style.
Your comments are especially appreciated because you certainly know you way around an autoharp. Your strumming fingers must be amazingly tough.
Fran
@@franguidry Yeah, I do play a little. It makes me enjoy Led's work all the more.
Oh My!! another delightful, well played tune, way better than any pill to lower my blood pressure and no side effects !! Mahalo and be well 😎
Yes indeed, I should remember to play some slack key before I hook up the blood pressure cuff!
Fran
Echoes my feelings as well,best medicine I enjoy for high BP is some good old slack key.Aloha!
J'adore c'est magnifique
Always nice to hear from you, Mimi. I'm glad you enjoyed the clip.
Fran
Very pretty tune, so sweet and gentle. Thank you both for playing and Fran for a superb edit and posting the video.
Thanks David, that was a lovely day at Led's garage. I'm so happy I was able to catch a bit of the magic of Led's fingers.
Fran
Weer fantastisch! Led is echt een firtuoos op de harp. Wat een mooi geluid die harp.❤ groetjes uit Holland.
Thanks for your comments and visits. Yes, that harp does sound wonderful when Ledward plays it.
Fran
Another winner Fran. It’s such beautiful blend of the two instruments. Led gets such a wonderful sound from the autoharp and your accompaniment is spot on. I love it and thanks so much for sharing 👍 👏🏻 👏🏻
So kind of you Brian, I feel so lucky to contribute a tiny bit to this music.
Fran
You’re welcome Fran - your contributions play a big part, in my opinion. The two of you have a special sound and connection 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
That was cool 😎... you guys are awesome. Mahalo nui
Thanks for joining us here at the channel and for taking a moment to comment. Glad you enjoyed the clip.
Fran
Hi Fran. Great song.
I am here at Waikiki Beach Enjoy your song. beautiful music keep the good work Mahalo.
Aloha, Gabriel, enjoy the beach!
Fran
Thank you for sharing this great video. Wishing you success in life❤❤
Thanks for all your comments. Being able to play music with Ledward makes me feel that I have success.
Fran
Beautiful!
Thank you for visiting and commenting, I hope you'll enjoy sampling the videos around the channel.
Fran
Lovely! Really gorgeous and lush. Now convince Ledward to play something with the Tiple. I believe a sister of his has one if Ledward does not. Maybe wrong about sister owning a Tiple, but I think it would be nifty.
Aloha, Linda, I found an old Martin tiple a few years ago and recorded Led doing several tunes on it. I created a playlist, I hope you enjoy it: ruclips.net/video/en-7Zu1Yaqw/видео.html&pp=gAQBiAQB
Fran
I sat next to led on the plane the other day//Please tell your wife hello 🎶✨
Thanks, I'll pass the greeting along.
Fran