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Topic: ACROSS THE SEA Hawaii Calls Theme Music |
Roy Thomson
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Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
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Posted 26 May 2011 6:56 am |
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Lately I have been Skyping with Papabilly Sharpe,
a fellow steel and Hawaiian fan. He reminded me of
this song that Webley Edwards used to use as background for his program intro.
It was always in my mind but I never thought to try it until Papabilly started reminding me of it.
You will recognize it as C6th with E on top and I tune string 7 to a Bb.
Hope it brings back some memories as it did for me.
Link......
http://picosong.com/uRh
Roy
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Andy Sandoval
From:
Bakersfield, California, USA
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Posted 26 May 2011 8:37 am
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Beautiful Roy, I always enjoy your recordings.  |
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Bob Stone
From:
Gainesville, FL, USA
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Posted 26 May 2011 12:39 pm
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Nice job Roy! It's not easy to play that beautifully at such a slow tempo.
Thanks! |
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Mel Taylor
From:
Alabama, USA
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Posted 26 May 2011 2:04 pm
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Really nice Roy. I enjoyed that.
Mel |
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Billy Tonnesen
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R.I.P., Buena Park, California
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Posted 26 May 2011 2:26 pm
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| Brings back memories of playing "Across The Sea" when as a Kid taking Hawaiian lessons. You have a great "touch", enjoyed it ! |
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Doug Beaumier
From:
Northampton, MA
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Roy Thomson
From:
Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
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Posted 28 May 2011 6:08 am
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Thank you for the "nice" comments!
Roy
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Papa Joe Pollick
From:
Swanton, Ohio
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Posted 28 May 2011 6:41 am
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| Beautiful is an under statement..Thank you Roy... |
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Joerg Schubert
From:
Hagen, Germany
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Posted 28 May 2011 6:47 am
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| Beautiful playing, mahalo for sharing it! |
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Ron Whitfield
From:
Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
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Posted 28 May 2011 9:53 am
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| Roy, the only things missing are the sound of Waikiki's waves washing ashore and Webley's welcoming introductions "...as Hawaii calls". If I wasn't already here I'd be on my way to the airport to get here! |
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Billy Tonnesen
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R.I.P., Buena Park, California
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Posted 28 May 2011 12:32 pm
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| As I remember listening to the early "Hawaii Calls" which I believe was transmitted over "Short Wave" radio, I was never sure whether in the background it was the sound of Waves or Short Wave interference. The sound seemed regularly to die out and then come back. |
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Ron Whitfield
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Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
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Posted 28 May 2011 5:24 pm
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Millions of people listened for decades to the show, and probably everybody got it in 'waves' as the transmission faded in and out. Jerry Byrd exemplified the frustrations as a studious steeler trying hear the great David Kelii, and griping that it would be nice and clear until time for David's solos which would disappear in the ether and then it would come clear again just as he finished.  |
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Dana Blodgett
From:
California, USA
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Posted 28 May 2011 5:57 pm hawaii calls, playing "across the sea"
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Would that be C13? I really enjoyed the song! Like what Ron said, only things missing are Diamondhead,coconut trees,the surf, outriggers, and all the nalukane!
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Roy Thomson
From:
Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
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Posted 29 May 2011 12:46 am
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Hi Dana. The tuning is just C6th with added 7th as per my original post.
Thanks for your interest and your comments.
All the best.
Roy
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George Keoki Lake
From:
Edmonton, AB., Canada
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Posted 29 May 2011 6:36 am
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Gorgeous ROY. May I very respectfuly suggest you eliminate the phrase immediately after the first 16 measures as, though you played it beautifuly, that phrase doesn't exist in the original melody. I love your touch and tone and to me, you are the 'jb' of Canada. ACROSS THE SEA was actually the theme song of RAY KINNEY whom I had the pleasure of meeting and befriending a few years prior to his passing. I will always cherish the memories of Ray playing his ukulele and singing this famous theme song as I sat enraptured in the presence of a treasure from the Golden Years of Hawaiian music. In those days, we had no video, just 8mm silent movie film and/or slides, (no cassettes either) ... 41 years ago Ray and I spent many precious moments together as we discussed his awesome career in New York with his big band. ACROSS THE SEA was not necessarily a Hawai'i Calls feature, though it was heard on the show. I'm wondering if you might be thinking of DAVID KELI'I playing TWILIGHT IN HAWAI'I many times on those old Hawai'i Calls shows ? Roy, you are an AWESOME steel guitarist. I have never heard a more lovely tone other than from the Master himself!
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Derrick Mau
From:
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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Posted 29 May 2011 10:18 am
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Aloha Keoki,
You're right. "Twilight In Hawaii" was the theme song for Hawaii Calls, and at one point, so was "Low Moon At Waikiki". |
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Roy Thomson
From:
Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
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Posted 29 May 2011 10:25 am
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Hi George and thanks for chiming in!
According to my count the passage you refer to is
a long gliss or slide. (octave + 1/2) I will go back to the traditional dominent seventh pregression.
Your knowledge and experience when it comes to
Hawaiian music is a valuable resource.
BTW I have been in touch with our mutual friend Keith
Delong and he has himself a Lap Steel now and getting
started. He seems to be enjoying the challenge.
All the best
Roy
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George Keoki Lake
From:
Edmonton, AB., Canada
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Posted 29 May 2011 5:48 pm
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Hi ROY....
Please send me your "e" address and I will send you ACROSS THE SEA .... ok ?
If you don't have my "e" address, I'll post it here when advised.
"Keoki" |
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Roy Thomson
From:
Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
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Posted 29 May 2011 6:10 pm
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roythomson at eastlink dot ca
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