GREG & JUNKO MACDONALD: Timeless

Greg & Junko MacDonald

Timeless

© 2004 MacDonald (730632200416)

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Mellow steel drum instrumental tunes from the 20's thru the 50's (Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, Fascination, Mona Lisa, etc.) Way Cool. You've never heard pan played like this. Try it out. Placed #13 in all CD sales at CD Baby during September 2004.

tracks

1 Eternally
2 Something Stupid
3 Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
4 Maria Eleana
5 Mona Lisa
6 Begin the Beguine
7 Fascination
8 Paper Moon
9 Almost Like Being in Love
10 Around the World in 80 Days
11 Tea for Two
12 The Way You Look Tonight
13 Volare

notes

Before I tell you about this album, if you are needing to contact us, either call 808-735-6003 (Hawaii) or email gmacd@aloha.net.

"Timeless" is our sixth CD, and won Best Jazz Album/Artists at the 2005 Hawaii Music Awards! If you have followed our progression, we have gone from three tropical albums, to one classical, to Christmas, all instrumental, featuring the steel drums, but also useing unusual character instruments like accordion, ukulele, Hawaiian steel guitar, etc. Unlike many groups, each of our CD's have distinct and different personalities. "Timeless" adds American Standards to our list. We picked about half ballads, half upbeat tunes. Junko plays the ballads on the sultry sound of the double second steel drums built by Chris Wabich. I do most of the upbeat tunes either on single or double tenor pans. If you like steel drums and songs from yesteryear, there has never been a combination like this before. You will love it.

To see and hear all recordings by us, scroll down to "Try This," located on the lower left of your screen, then look for "GALLERIES this is in Greg MacDonald," and click on it.

Bio: We are an instrumental duo. I play parallel lead pans (higher register) and Junko plays double seconds (lower register). My introduction to pan was at the University of California, Berkeley. Having been a professional trap set drummer, I took a class at Berkeley in 1985, and fell in love with steel drums. For that year I performed with the Berkeley Steel Orchestra, then moved to Hawaii. Junko and I met at a Christmas party in 1994. She liked the sound of the instrument and began coming to band rehearsals, later learning a few tunes and sitting in with us. Her musical background is classical piano, so she had a well trained ear and picked up pan quickly. By 1996 we had formed a duo, and a couple years later got married. She is from Tokyo and is the world's first professional female Japanese pan player. Our cultural and musical differences help to define our sound. We are dedicated to this instrument, which is another story, too long for here.

Credits: We have provided pre concert entertainment for Harry Belafonte, Jimmy Buffet, Julio Iglesias and Kenny Loggins (all while they were in Hawaii.) Our corporate clients include: Sony, ATT, Coke Cola, Dr.Pepper/7up, Coors, Intel, Taco Bell, Motorola, Cisco Systems, and dozens more. Our Latin album, Pan-a-Cabana, was featured in July 2002 on the largest Hispanic TV network in the world, Univision, broadcasting from Miami. In June 1999, we appeared on Home Shopping Network and set a new sales record (to that date).

Contact info: If you are planning an event, we specialize in background music for weddings, dinners, cocktails, grand openings, registrations, etc. If you want a full calypso band, we can provide that also. Phone/fax (808) 735-6003, e-mail gmacd@aloha.net, or write to Greg and Junko MacDonald at PO Box 161083, Honolulu, HI 96816. Please email us to get on our mailing list. If you are planning your event through an agent, destination service, or other such provider, we would be happy to work with them to simplify your efforts.

Coming to Hawaii? Please catch one of our free performances in the heart of Waikiki, at International Market Place, Food Court Stage, Sun and Tue, 7-9pm, under the Banyan Tree! Sometimes visitors get lost in the Market Place, if so, the Food Court Stage is in the back left if you enter from Kalakaua. Or, just ask a vendor. See ya there!

You can purchase this CD now, at this site, by charge card, or toll free by phone if you prefer at 1-800-Buy-My-CD. Or, you can mail order from Greg and Junko directly. Also, we (Greg and Junko) can burn you a custom audio or MP3 CD, where you pick only the songs you want from all our CD's. Please contact us at 808-735-6003 or gmacd@aloha.net for more info. 99 cents per song, 15 song minimum. Price includes shipping.

Reminder: to see and hear all recordings by us, look to the left margin of this page, find "Try This," then look for "GALLERIES this is in Greg MacDonald," and click on it.

This site was updated: 1/11/06

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  • Had to get them
    author: Dave

    I borrowed timeless, pan a cabanana, and pan 2 paradise. My wife and I loved them soooo much that we had to buy them. Steel drums are great!!

  • Great arrangement of the older tunes
    author: George Auld

    At 72 years old, I enjoy hearing the older songs with your instrumental arrangement. I especially enjoy the steel drums.

  • ordered 3 new cds. now have all of them.. all 7 are great
    author: roy mcdonald

    We had the pleasure of catching Greg & Junko live at the Royal Hawiaian Centre and bought their first 4, and now we have them all. Great variety of songs, great arrangements and great engineering. Friends keep asking about this music..so we will be giving this gift of music for birthdays...a lot of friends are musicians

  • THE BEST....AWESOME
    author: Cheri Bischoff

    Love the songs and variety. They are a real mix of the oldies. And Im not that old. But I really, really enjoy the CD. I have all Greg & Junko's CDs and this one was a real nice change. Would like to see another one!

  • Timeless and Priceless!
    author: Dwayne White

    Great title, because the music is "Timeless". But the arangements and style of this CD is "Priceless". I have four other CDs by Greg and Junko and this one is rapidly rising to the top as one of my favorites.

  • We enjoy the CD so much we go to bed playing it every night.
    author: Phil and Marlene Bauman

    We can picture Greg and Junko playing this CD at Waikiki Beach. We appreciate hearing old favorites and enjoy the CD so much we go to bed playing it every night. We are greatful for the tremendous gifts of the artists.

  • Popular Oldies...Very good arrangements!
    author: George & LaRue Petrosky

    Great songs...Fine arrangements! Have all of Greg and Junko's CD's. Never missed an opportunity to listen to them play, when vacationing in Oahu. Awaiting the next album!

  • The VERY Best yet. I have all your CDs Thank God for Good Music like yours. Plea
    author: Cecile Longtin

    Timeless is the perfect Title as it will be just that.It is refreshing to hear GOOD music as opposed to the junk that is played today. Well done and so professional. Thank You for sharing your talent. Ceil

  • One of the best of Greg and Junko
    author: Richard Simmers

    I have all of the CD's of Greg and Junko, and have heard them up close and personal several times in Honolulu. This is one of the best pieces of work they have done so far. Hope that more like this will be coming out in the near future. My only carp would be to have less background - guitar, keyboard, etc., and more Greg and Junko.

  • Fantastic sound
    author: Brian Churchett

    Another fantastic CD great sound and lovely choice of songs.

  • Thanks for playing the old ones!
    author: Marilyn Brunsdon

    While we love your Hawaiian melodies and background, Timeless is the best one you've done to date.

  • Another Gem for my collection. Thank you Greg and Junko!
    author: Conrad Stoltz

    What can one say that has not been said before about this unique combination. We fell in love with Greg and Junko's music the first time we heard them play in Hawaii. The sensitive touch of both artists elevate the steel drum to new heights. It has become a standard even in our cars. We share it with all. We have sent at least one album each to Australia and New Zealand. They can't wait to hear you in person.

  • Magnificent recording and performance. Please make more!
    author: Conrad Stoltz

    It is indeed rare to find such an outstanding musical performance. Here are two artists who can not be described in a few words. It is simply magnificent - Selection, order in which the collection is played and the most sensitive performance of every composition. I will cherish it for years to come and recommend it to all.

  • author: George,J.Gubener

    Nice CD,I ejoyed the music;very relaxing.George

  • Great Show!!!
    author: Jan Emmons

    If there was a five star rating, "Timeless" would get that! Such really great music and beautifully played. Just like "Sweet Dreams" which, I must admit, is still my favorite. Best of all, I can always visualize those steel drums being played.

  • Timeless=Like all the rest of Greg & Junko CD's Fantastic
    author: Tom & Susan Hankins

    Their Timeless CD is the best one yet keep them coming. We have been to Oahu many times and would not miss their show at the Royal Hawaiian shopping center. Hope they will be able to find a new place close by as the Hotel changes their entrance. Looking forward to seeing them perform again. In October.

  • author: James Randall

    Getting better with each CD put out. Need to visit the Big Island more often tho'. Have every CD they have made and enjoy everyone!!!

  • Timeless and Pan 2 are great.
    author: John Keeler

    Just returned from vacation and many pleasant hours of driving, listening to your CD's. They are great. It brings back many fond memories of sitting in Honolulu listening to those fantastic sounds.

  • Wonderful....the best cd Greg and Junko have done to date
    author: Judi & Marvin Bloomer

    We have all of the CDs that Greg and Junko have done, and this one is the best yet....We enjoy seeing Greg and Junko every year in Hawaii...and hope they continue playing so that we can see them...They are wonderful...Great Talent...

  • author: Dale and Pauline Balmer, Ames, IA

    Timeless is really wonderful. Nice songs and very nice music to go with it. Would like more CD's along that line.

  • Beautiful musical selection, the kind of music that allows you to remember
    author: Joan & Doug King

    The song selections were some of our favorites because we grew up singing and/or dancing to them. In fact only one song was written before we were born. Also the CD's photos of Junko & Greg were beautiful. Hope to see them next Feb. and have them autograph the insert.

  • The mix is really good and has many of my favorites
    author: Conrad Powell

    I really love the music of the 20's through the 50's. The old songs are the best and they are played extremly well. I grew up in the 40's and 50's and they really bring back the memories. Thanks guys.

  • Loved every second of it. Wish there was more.
    author: Arlene Siegel

    I have every album the McDonalds have made. I love all. They are the only ones that sound the same on the album as in person. My husband also love the steel drums. When we are in the car, that is what he picks to play. Even if the trip is only 20 miles. Please make more with the same type of music....... Love it.

  • Superb!!
    author: Dennis Narynski

    Superb recording. Very easy listening Glad i ordered it Good selection of music Thanks

  • The CD is excellent
    author: Frank Johnson

    The CD Timeless is excellent. A perfect selection of songs only exceeded by the interpretive execution. Keep up the good work.

  • Loved the new CD
    author: Susan Williams

    I have been a fan of Greg and Junko since I had the pleasure of seeing them while on vacation on Oahu. I have every CD and was delighted when I heard there was a new one to add to my collection. It is well worth the listen and purchase. It is wonderful. I would highly recommend it!!!

  • Does anyone give medals for BEAUTIFULNESS?
    author: Jay C.

    These 13 were gems to begin with... Now they are polished to perfection.

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