Hawaii by Herb Ohta played on a Kanile'a Tenor

MikeHollandGuitar · Nov 4, 2018

I love the way Herb Ohta uses his thumb on his little Martin Soprano Ukulele. This is a slightly different version of the beautiful tune Hawaii (played in my style not Herb Ohta) that I have arranged for solo ukulele. I added the sea effect for fun.......It made me think I was actually playing it in Hawaii. I arranged and played this for a personal friend of mine who had a very serious stroke. He loved surfing and Hawaii. I hope you all enjoy! Mike

SoloRule · Nov 4, 2018

This is lovely. The playing is so soothing! The background sound really created the right mood. All it missing is your Hawaiian shirt!
It is one of those songs that need to be played outdoor!
Great arrangement as usual ....Young Mike !
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keonepax · Nov 4, 2018

Love this song! Wonderful rendition, Mike!

By the way, Ohta-san had a long thumbnail which he used like a pick.

DownUpDave · Nov 4, 2018

Very very nice Mike. I love the sound of the sea, but as Brenda said you need the flowery shirt

Lapyang · Nov 4, 2018

It was so soothing that I could feel the breeze on my face... hope your friend has a speedy recovery.

MikeHollandGuitar · Nov 4, 2018

SoloRule said:
This is lovely. The playing is so soothing! The background sound really created the right mood. All it missing is your Hawaiian shirt!
It is one of those songs that need to be played outdoor!
Great arrangement as usual ....Young Mike !
Five Stars from Canada

Actually Brenda there is another reason why I used the Sea background sound. I had to record the video before visiting in hospital and we had a house full of people. There was so much talking over the recording that I had to try and hide it.....hence the sea background!

keonepax said:
Love this song! Wonderful rendition, Mike!

By the way, Ohta-san had a long thumbnail which he used like a pick.

I have tried for hours to strum like Ohta-san........He certainly is unique. I try not to look at his thumbnail......It looks like a weapon of mass destruction!

DownUpDave said:
Very very nice Mike. I love the sound of the sea, but as Brenda said you need the flowery shirt

Its so unlike me to miss an opportunity to wear a loud shirt!

Lapyang said:
It was so soothing that I could feel the breeze on my face... hope your friend has a speedy recovery.

Thank you for the kind words Joseph. I have a feeling there will be no recovery!

TobyDog · Nov 4, 2018

Beautiful, Mike. A lovely gift for your friend. Thank you for sharing.

Beth (aka TobyDog)

Camsuke · Nov 4, 2018

Absolutely wonderful arrangement & playing Mike, I also love the story about your friend & the sentiment behind it, bravo mate

luv2uke · Nov 4, 2018

Aloha Mike,
Really nice playing and wonderful arrangement as well as the thought of cheering up a friend in need!

Wingnutz · Nov 4, 2018

A beautiful performance and a lovely sentiment for your friend. Who needs a guitar when you can make a uke sound like that?

CTurner · Nov 6, 2018

Well done, Mike. A lovely tune and your arrangement is very fine.

frukmana · Nov 7, 2018

Beautiful as always, Mike! I need to revisit this song again, thanks!

MikeHollandGuitar · Nov 10, 2018

TobyDog said:
Beautiful, Mike. A lovely gift for your friend. Thank you for sharing.

Beth (aka TobyDog)

Camsuke said:
Absolutely wonderful arrangement & playing Mike, I also love the story about your friend & the sentiment behind it, bravo mate

luv2uke said:
Aloha Mike,
Really nice playing and wonderful arrangement as well as the thought of cheering up a friend in need!

Wingnutz said:
A beautiful performance and a lovely sentiment for your friend. Who needs a guitar when you can make a uke sound like that?

CTurner said:
Well done, Mike. A lovely tune and your arrangement is very fine.

frukmana said:
Beautiful as always, Mike! I need to revisit this song again, thanks!

Thank you all for your kind remarks!
frukmana, I just realised that you play in the style of Herb Ohta.......that thumb style is not easy.......but sounds great!
Mike

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