The Descendants [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

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All Music Guide - James Christopher Monger
Alexander Payne's 2011 family dramedy The Descendants takes place in Hawaii, so who better to occupy the film's soundtrack than some of the region's most notable musical icons. Payne (Sideways, About Schmidt) has always been one to cast the environment as one of the central characters in his films, and his choice to let island favorites from the likes of Gabby Pahinui, Ray Kane, Keola Beamer, Lena Machado, Sonny Chillingworth, Jeff Peterson, and Rev. Dennis Kamakahi shadow the narrative results in a far more inclusive experience for the audience. Like Portuguese fado, Hawaiian slack key guitar, by its very nature, is soulful, sweet, warm, and a bit sad, a ...
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Editorial Reviews

All Music Guide - James Christopher Monger
Alexander Payne's 2011 family dramedy The Descendants takes place in Hawaii, so who better to occupy the film's soundtrack than some of the region's most notable musical icons. Payne (Sideways, About Schmidt) has always been one to cast the environment as one of the central characters in his films, and his choice to let island favorites from the likes of Gabby Pahinui, Ray Kane, Keola Beamer, Lena Machado, Sonny Chillingworth, Jeff Peterson, and Rev. Dennis Kamakahi shadow the narrative results in a far more inclusive experience for the audience. Like Portuguese fado, Hawaiian slack key guitar, by its very nature, is soulful, sweet, warm, and a bit sad, a notion that dutifully mirrors that of its protagonist, played by George Clooney, who portrays a father attempting to reconnect with his two daughters after his wife falls into a coma after a boating accident. Highly listenable and extremely likable, it's a soundtrack that feels loved, much like the Italian folk/Louis Prima-heavy soundtrack to Stanley Tucci and Campbell Scott's 1996 period comedy-drama Big Night, and as an introduction to traditional Hawaiian music, it's almost indispensable.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 11/15/2011
  • Label: Masterworks
  • UPC: 886979845626
  • Catalog Number: 798456
  • Sales rank: 342

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. 1 Ka Makani Ka'ili Aloha - Gabby Pahinui (2:54)
  2. 2 Kalena Kai - Keola Beamer (4:24)
  3. 3 Hi'ilawe - Gabby Pahinui (4:11)
  4. 4 'Ülili E - David Kamakahi (4:20)
  5. 5 Ka Loke - Makuha Sons (3:21)
  6. 6 Auwe - Ray Kane (2:19)
  7. 7 Leahi - Gabby Pahinui (3:54)
  8. 8 Hawaiian Skies - Jeff Peterson (2:22)
  9. 9 He'eia - Sons of Hawaii (2:47)
  10. 10 'Imi Au Iá 'Oe - Keola Beamer (3:13)
  11. 11 Kaua'i Beauty - Gabby Pahinui (3:30)
  12. 12 Hi'ilawe - Sonny Chillingworth (6:14)
  13. 13 Wai O Ke Aniani - Gabby Pahinui (2:56)
  14. 14 Paka Ua - Ozzie Kotani (3:53)
  15. 15 Hapuna Sunset - Charles Michael Brotman (3:54)
  16. 16 Deep in an ancient Hawaiian Forest - Makana (5:16)
  17. 17 Mom - Lena Machado (2:58)
  18. 18 Ka Mele Oku'u Pu'uwai - Sol Hoopii's Novelty Trio (3:16)
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Album Credits

Performance Credits
David Kamakahi Vocals
Technical Credits
Charles Michael Brotman Composer
Gabby Pahinui Arranger
Sonny Chillingworth Arranger
Jeff Peterson Composer
Ozzie Kotani Composer
Tom Cavanaugh Music Business Affairs
John Kalapana Composer
Lena Machado Composer
Mary Robins Composer
Keola Beamer Arranger
Johnny Noble Composer
Makana Composer
Alexander Payne Liner Notes, Executive Soundtrack Producer
David Bray Composer
Henry Waia'u Composer
Charles E. King Composer
Solomon Ho'opi'i Arranger
Ray Kane Composer
Harry Na'ope Composer
George Koahi Composer
Linda Bray Composer
Matthew Kane Composer
Mary Heanu Composer
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  • Posted June 26, 2012

    Authentic Beautiful Hawaiian Music

    The entire album was pure Hawaiian music from great Artists of Hawaii. If you love Hawaiian music, you'll love this album. If you live on the mainland then it takes you Home! Awesome album. ALOHA!

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