Danny Carvalho
Slack Key Journey - On My Way
© 2006 Lava Rock Music (620673280624)
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Traditional old-style Hawaiian Slack Key guitar played by a 15 year old from the heart - very "Nahenahe" (soothing).
tracks
- 1 Hula Blues
- 2 I'll Remember You
- 3 Keali'i's Mele
- 4 Hawaiian Soul
- 5 Booboo's Lullaby
- 6 Slack Key #1
- 7 Kimo Hula
- 8 Owl Lullaby
- 9 Sanoe
- 10 Whee Ha Swing
- 11 Ka Wailele 'O Nu'uanu/Waika Medley
- 12 Aloha 'Oe
- 13 Europa
- 14 Song For Allie
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Danny, who is now 18 years old, started playing guitar at the age of 9 1/2. His first songs were learned from his dad, and his mom.
He soon became a student of the great slack key master and teacher Ozzie Kotani. Ozzie taught Danny in the traditional hawaiian style of “watch and learn”. He introduced Danny to a broad range of kiho'alu stylings, teaching Danny not only his own music, but the techniques and stylings of others as well, including that of his own teacher, the legendary Sonny Chillingworth. His commitment to support Danny’s passion for this music has been an extraordinary gift. Danny has also learned much by watching and playing Ledward Ka'apana and Raymond Kane's music.
Danny has played at numerous slack key festivals in Hawaii. He has also played at the Honolulu Academy of Arts Atherton auditorium on several occasions with Ozzie, and has had solo concerts at the KHPR studio.
Danny's first composition, which is on this CD, was composed when he was 10. It is a sweet, sad, song in the key of A, which was named “Booboo’s Lullaby” for his pet dog.
In December 2004, Danny had the honor of becoming the first and only slack key artist to date to play kiho'alu on National Public Radio’s music program From The Top, broadcasted to a nationwide audience on February 26, 2005. From The Top's website has his radio performances from that show online. Additionally, Danny’s performance was included on their just-released CD “From The Top - Volume Three”. He was also featured on Garrison Keillor's NPR Program A Prairie Home Companion in November, 2006
His primary guitar is a koa and spruce ‘000’ cutaway, custom-built for him by his dad, as was the custom-made 'ukulele used in track 7.
The hallmark of hawaiian slack key music is it's gentle, calming, nature which reflects the gentleness of the tradewinds, and the slower paced living style which we enjoy here in paradise. Danny, at the tender age of 15, has clearly captured the essence of this music and is already considered by many of the masters here to be one of them.
People who have experienced this CD tend to keep it in the car to sooth their way through traffic or to listen to it in the evening as a way of coming down from the stresses of the day. We hope you enjoy this bit of hawaiian nahenahe (soothing and comforting) music.
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Slack Key Journey - On My Way
author: Dana ValleyI have not bought any music CD's in over a year but when I heard Danny's music, I knew I had to buy this CD! My husband and I love to listen and relax to the soft music. We can't wait for Danny's next CD to be released.
Slack Key Journey • On My Way
author: Dana ValleyWhile in Maui, we went on a tour with, Tim, from ‘Valley Isle Excursions’. He had your CD, ‘Slack Key Journey’ playing. We loved it and just bought a copy from CD Baby. Keep up the great music and let us know if you release any new CD’s.
Amazing talent with such heart...
author: Wendi FriesenI heard Danny on NPR a while back and I was instantly mezmerized by the emotion in the music. He is a great guitar player, but more than that is the ability to express himself in the music. Get this CD, it will be one of your favorites! Wendi Friesen
Enjoyed it enough to purchase for others
author: Brad RosselleI have enjoyed this CD so much that I bought more for friends that I thought might like it also. One friend said that it is perfect sailing music.
Minnesota is freezing. Danny's music adds warmth. It's a good thing.
author: Bob ShutesIt is hard to imagine that a musician of Danny Carvalho's age could compose, perform and interpret music with such depth and sensitivity. What a stylist! I love the Slack Key Journey CD. This is world class stuff.
Danny Carvalho is a major talent.
author: Chris HudsonLike many of the other reviewers, I was first exposed to Danny on NPR's A Prairie Home Companion's Hawaiian show and was completely knocked out. I immediately researched Danny and found his CD at CD Baby (which, incidently, delivered more than was promised ... a very good organization). After several listenings my appreciation of Danny increases. Not only is his technique flawless, but he plays with a maturity that is far beyond his years. This is a tremendous album that displays a rare talent. I look forward to his next.
Stunning, beautiful, and incredibly sensitive!
author: Susan Sage-BellI was absolutely knocked out the first time (on A Prairie Home Companion)I heard Danny Carvalho. It then became NECESSARY to obtain this CD, which was readily available from CDbaby. This is a wonderful collection of recordings, and I can't wait for his next!
soothing music
author: KathyWe bought this CD as a gift to someone who plays guitar but we opened it first to hear it ourselves and it was lovely to sit at the dinner table with the soothing music.
Happiness
author: Phil WallMellow and bueatiful, it makes me feel heppy just to listen to it. Not music you have to figure out, just lay back and enjoy. Just a guy playing guitar, very very well.
What a talent.
author: ErrollA CD full of life, beauty, and all those melted-butter chords. A great CD from a great artist, one you can listen to time and again.
Please send me Danny's next CD.
author: Tim DavisonPlease send me Danny's next CD. This one was great.
- author: Ernie Clark
The songs are all nice especially the Hula Blues. The story about lighting the candle over my order was cute too and I have shown that to friends.
Danny shows his best when he plays on this album. Don't stop!
author: GeorgeI first heard Danny play at the 2006 show of A Prairie Home Companion in Hawaii. He really stood out. We bought the CD & we were going to give it away as a gift but we could not part with it. Danny, you are very talented.
Rich, mellow guitar music -- different from anything I've heard before.
author: Beverly MacLeodThis was a nice introduction (for me) to the slack key guitar style of playing. I liked the variety of songs and the fact that there were a couple of high quality original compositions. The music is mellow, but rich and interesting.
A very talented young man
author: MarkThis is the first time I've heard this style of play and it was done extremely well. If you listen closely, you would think there are really two guitars going at the same time. Nice job.
Fantastic! Phenomenal! Outstanding! Incredible! Awesome! Summa Cum Laude!
author: DarbyThere are many artists who are very accomplished. Danny, however, goes beyond expertise. When listening to this CD it is obvious he plays from his soul, heart, and his spirit. This is music that one experiences and feels deeply while listening. Bravo! Encore! Encore! "It is only with the heart one feels rightly. What is essential is invisible to the eye"...Antoine de Saint Exupery. This is the essence of "On My Way."
Great CD!
author: BarbI heard Danny play on Garrison Keillor's radio show and had to have his CD! I was not at all disappointed. He has incredible talent and his music is very soothing!
It was a very positive experience dealing with you and receviing the tape quickl
author: MaxieThe transaction went very smoothly. Your response to me, mailing the CD so quickly and the condition of the tape were all very professional.
Great Slack Key CD!!!
author: Mark EisenstadtI recently saw Danny Carvalho play at the Slack Key Festival in Honolulu. I felt his version of Hawaiian Soul was the best piece in the whole afternoon! It is on this CD together with other beautiful and polished pieces. Never mind that he is 15 years old - his music is great for a performer of any age! I love listening to it.
Mahalo Danny!!!
author: Richard & KathyDanny's music brings the Hawaiian Islands to Huntington Beach, CA...we can hardly wait for the next CD!!!
What Danny plays in person he delivers on his first CD!
author: Donn W. AndersonMy wife and I had the privilege of traveling from Maui to Honolulu to experience Danny's debut on the first From The Top radio show ever in Hawaii. It was such a thrill to have one of the participants playing slack key! As soon as I heard about Danny's first CD, I ordered it. My expectations were high, and I was not disappointed. A definite must for any slack key collector. Keep an eye on this young man...the next generation of slack key artists has arrived!
Wonderful listening!
author: JanGreat job Danny! I heard you play at a fund raiser for your school 2 years ago and when I heard your music on HPR I had to have the CD. It is just wonderful. Congratulations!
great music - very nice touch
author: Red DogDanny shows great promise with tis album. He has great touch and will certainly grow to become a major forxce in the skacl-key genre of music. Good work Danny! Aloha!