Hawaiian Percussion II

This is the same pahu from Hawaiian Percussion I. It has been extensively sampled and incorporated into three distinct instruments: Pahu Ekahi, Pahu Elua, and Pahu - Stereo. Pahu Ekahi and Pahu Elua feature entirely different samples and complement each other effectively. The stereo instrument combines Pahu Ekahi on the left and Pahu Elua on the right, resulting in a wide, doubled sound.

Having gained extensive knowledge over the past decade since recording Hawaiian Percussion I, I have re-recorded this exquisite ipu. The resulting sound possesses a more grounded and organic quality.

The ʻIliʻili are two small, flat lava stones, typically waterworn and devoid of bubbles. They are held between the fingers of each hand and clicked together by the dancer in a seated position.

The Kālaʻau are resonant sticks used to accompany the hula. These sticks vary in length, reaching up to several feet, and are crafted from branches of the hau, kauila, or milo trees. The term “Kālaʻau” itself describes their purpose, as “Kā” signifies striking and “laʻau” denotes wood.

The ʻUlīʻulī, a widely recognized implement, finds its application in both seated and standing hula performances. Crafted from a diminutive gourd or coconut, it is affixed to a handle culminating in a disk embellished with ornamental feathers. Within the gourd, seeds or pebbles are placed to generate a distinctive rattling sound.