Kauai - The Arch of Heaven

by Bill Laswell

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1.	The Arch of Heaven 07:15	info
2.	Ka Manu 12:21	info
3.	Eō Hawai'i featuring Kepa Kruse 05:50	info
4.	Mara’Ai Moana 13:31	info
5.	Hanalei Haze 10:59	info

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Kauai is very distinct from the other Hawaiian islands, an independent and isolated place, Its distinctiveness or separateness in large comes from its location, the position in the arrangement of the islands.
The Arch of Heaven gathers some of the natural, environmental ambient sounds and traditional, tribal music of Kauai. Chants and melodies of a rich culture with its strong connection to southern Polynesia. Unique percussive textures emulating echoes of wood and stone. The strong, pure voice of the earth meets the rippling on the water.
The phrasing and rhythmic pulses of Kauai set nicely alongside Jamaican dancehall, dub and reggae. Even glimpses of West African afro-beat drift in and out of focus. Dub step, Latin house and Afro-Cuban rhythm textures fuse with deep dub bass and dynamic flashes of clear electronica. The overall experience - a tribal, postmodern fusion of traditional, environmental, inner and outer space music.

by Bill Laswell

credits

released December 9, 2020

The Arch of Heaven dedicated to
Caridyn Kapiolani Kaona (arch of heaven)

Ka Manu chanting by
Devin Kamealoha Forrest, Kauanoe Taylor
& The students of Kawaikini School
researched & recorded by Kepa Kruse
dedicated to
Kiara Chie Kaiolohianahenahe (sweet calm soft)

Eō Hawai'i voice & concept by Kepa Kruse
dedicated to
Kenna – Pohaikealoha michiko (surrounded by love)

Mara’Ai Moana
Sabrina, Grace & Camille Tapuarii Laughlin
dedicated to
Kanani Emralynn Emiko (heavenly beauty)

Hanalei Haze chanting by
Pearle Marie Puamohala Kaholokula
dedicated to
Kiana Kimie Kealamaikalani (pathway from heaven)

all drumming by
Caridyn Kapiolani Kaona Colburn
& Kiana Kimie Kealamaikalani Colburn

Bill Laswell: bass, guitar, keyboards & percussion
Adam Rudolph: percussion
Peter Apfelbaum: flute

produced & arranged by Bill Laswell

recorded & mixed at
Orange Music, West Orange, NJ
engineering: Robert Musso &
James Dellatacoma

drums recorded by Ron Pendragon
at Prendragon Studio, Kauai

mastered by Michael Fossenkemper
at TurtleTone Studio, NYC

cover & wave photo by Kamalei Alexander
other photos by Mike Coots
design by Yoko Yamabe @ Randesign

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