The Hawaiian Tribute to Sublime -Livin's EZ

Post by **TMBJon** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:14 pm

Does Jim also sing on this record or are they instrumental tributes?
Anyone have a tracklisting?

Post by **Kristine** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 3:29 am

Yup- I'm looking at both CDs right in front of me. They are all instrumental- he has yet to record one that is not.

Slack Key West (2005):

1. Kohala No (G Mahoe, capo to A)
2. Popoke Lolo (C6 Mauna Loa, lowered to Bb)
3. Lei Aloha (G Major, lowered to F#)
4. My Hawaiian Heart (G Wahine, tuned down to F)
5. The White Rain (G6 Mauna Loa, lowered to Bb)
6. Espaniolo (D Anuenue)
7. Slack For Tappy (D Anuenue)
8. Na Kuahiwi O Koali (G Major Dropped D)
9. Just Say Nohu! (G Major, lowered to Bb)
10. The Sands of Polihale (C Wahine, lowered to Bb)
11. Hana Hou Down (G Mahoe, tuned down to F#)
12. Beyond the Reef (C Major)
13. Maria Elena (G Major)
14. Fairwell, Aotearoa (G Major)

Coconut Hat (1999):

1. Coconut Hat (F Wahine)
2. Lanikele (Mahoe)
3. Keiki Time (F Wahine)
4. Koali (C Major)
5. 'Ulupalakua (C Major, lowered to B )
6. Kai Moku (Anuenue, lowered 1/2 step)
7. Isa Lei (Mahoe, capo to A)
8. Holoholo Helen Style (C Major)
9. Cereus (Anuenue)
10. Paliku (Anuenue, lowered 1/2 step)
11. A Lei For James (Taro Patch, lowered to F)
12. Na Manu Iki (C Major, lowered to B )
13. Aloha, Uncle Lawrence (C Major variation, 1st string lowered to D)

The tunings are in the parenthesis.

DID YOU KNOW? Jim is coming out with a new CD. I guess he's working on it now. He announced it on myspace.

Post by **Cinnamon** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 4:52 am

Congratulations to Jim West! The music is beautiful ! Good luck!

Thank you, Grant, for telling us about the nominations!

kristineslipson Posted on Oct 5 2006, 01:29 AM
DID YOU KNOW? Jim is coming out with a new CD. I guess he's working on it now. He announced it on myspace.

No, I didn't know. I'll have to check it out. Thanks!

Post by **Miss Janine** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 12:41 am

I just ordered Slack Key West. Can't wait for it to get here!

SmileyGirl87 · Post by **SmileyGirl87** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 3:22 am

I really want this album more now than ever...anyone else get "My Hawaiian Heart" stuck in their heads..? Such beautiful guitar...

~*Cat*~

Post by **Miss Janine** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:00 am

It's stuck in my head, too. I adore this kind of music, and it was a great find. When I start my new job, I'm getting Coconut Hat and Hawaiian Tribute.

Post by **Well, Well, Well** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:07 am

Cool, they're on iTunes!

Coconut Hat

Slack Key West

Post by **Miss Janine** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:54 pm

I ordered SKW Thursday, and just got it. CD Baby is awesome!

Post by **Kristine** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 9:07 pm

Miss Janine @ Oct 23 2006, 10:54 AM wrote: I ordered SKW Thursday, and just got it. CD Baby is awesome!

Have you listened to the whole thing yet?? I love that CD... I play it while I'm studying and stuff. My fav track is #2 (The cat one).

the3penguins · Post by **the3penguins** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 7:48 pm

Cool, I didn't know he released his own stuff. I know Steve does; does Bermuda?