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Topic: Jules Ah See Wherever You Are |
Roy Thomson
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Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
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Posted 8 Feb 2006 9:13 pm |
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I used to listen to this guy on Hawaii Calls
and never knew his name until this Forum came along. Maybe 30 years ago a close friend
gave me some Hawaii Calls records and this song by Jules was on one of the "cuts" and
haunted me for a long, long time. The beat is
taunting and intimidating and I am happy to
pay tribute to one of the greats who inspired me so much in my learning years.
I always wanted to play this and now it is done. Thank you Jules. http://freefilehosting.net/?id=q9zxl6na |
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Lee Gillespie
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Cheyenne, Wy. USA
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Posted 9 Feb 2006 4:57 am
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| Hi Roy. as ususal OUTSTANDING. I really love your touch and your tone. I have added it to my Roy Thomson file. I wish to thank you and I"m sure many others would too, for your contribution to SGF. Very inspiring. LEE |
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Stephan Miller
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Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
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Posted 9 Feb 2006 9:35 am
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| Roy-- enjoyed your playing, and the fine arrangement you put together. What is the name of the tune? |
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Roy Thomson
From:
Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
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Posted 9 Feb 2006 9:45 am
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The undernoted is an excerpt from a post
of Jeff Ah Hoy on June 2nd.2005 concerning the original recording by Jules Ah See.
Hi Roy,
The steel player on this recording is Jules Ah See who passed away in 1960. This recording (sounds like regular 4/4 time to me) was released on one of the Hawai'i Calls LPs as "Hawaiian Shores" but is actually a medley of traditional hula numbers: 1) "Alika", 2) "Kaulana Na Pua", 3) "Anapau", 4) "Hula O Makee", and 5) "Alika" again.
It sounds to me like the solo is entirely on the C6 (C13) neck. These guys recorded "on the fly"; the solos weren't written out. I wouldn't go so far as to say the rhythm is uniquely Hawaiian (it almost has a latin feel to it) but it's similar to a traditional pahu drum beat.
[This message was edited by Roy Thomson on 09 February 2006 at 09:46 AM.] |
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Roy Thomson
From:
Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
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Posted 9 Feb 2006 9:52 am
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I would add the song follows the circle of fourths. As you can see from the information
above there are five songs in the medley
starting with A Major and modulating to
D,G,C, and finally F major. |
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Andy Sandoval
From:
Bakersfield, California, USA
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Posted 9 Feb 2006 2:56 pm
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| Roy, if I could just nail one of your tunes they'd have to nominate me for a "Lifetime Achievement Award" on the Grammys. Your style really shines on this one, beautiful tune. |
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Roy Thomson
From:
Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
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Posted 10 Feb 2006 9:57 am
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Thanks Stephan, Lee and Andy.
I was surprised to find that Jules was not
Hawaiian but rather Chinese and that his passing was tragic at the young age of 36.
 [This message was edited by Roy Thomson on 10 February 2006 at 09:59 AM.] |
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Jeff Au Hoy
From:
Honolulu, Hawai'i
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Posted 10 Feb 2006 10:26 am
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quote:
I was surprised to find that Jules was not
Hawaiian but rather Chinese
Roy, where did you find that information? |
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c c johnson
From:
killeen,tx usa * R.I.P.
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Posted 10 Feb 2006 10:29 am
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| Roy I believe that Jules was Hawaiian with a mixture of blood. I believe the pic of him was when he did a comedy skit to No hoo Hoo(sp) CC |
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Roy Thomson
From:
Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
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Posted 10 Feb 2006 10:58 am
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Jeff I got the info from this site. http://calypsoworld.org/world/china.htm
After searching further I see conflicting info that he was Hawaiian born.
Sorry for the confusion. |
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c c johnson
From:
killeen,tx usa * R.I.P.
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Posted 10 Feb 2006 11:34 am
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| Roy, Barney Isaacs used to perform Nohuhu(correct spelling) at the Barefoot Bar w/Sterling Mossman. When Jules would sub for Barney he did the comedy Nohuhu. Norman Isaacs played dog house bass. Great show. cc |
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Roy Thomson
From:
Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
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Posted 10 Feb 2006 11:47 am
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Hi and thanks " c.c " for the interesting
little story. The boys obviously liked to have a good time and had some fun in their
day. It sure reflects in their fine playing. |
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 10 Feb 2006 12:05 pm
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| I have a copy of the "No Huhu/Aloha No Hawaiian Style" 45 by Jules Ah See & his Village Boys, which was a comedy record Jules made. The sleeve has that very picture. Pretty funny stuff. |
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Bill Creller
From:
Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 10 Feb 2006 4:26 pm
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| The Chinese decent (sp) people have the steel guitar talent cornered pretty good. Barney was part Chinese or full(?) I think Alan said he was part Chinese, and Derrick Mau is part, And Jeff is All chinese. Someone should start a school in Beijing !!! |
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Jeff Au Hoy
From:
Honolulu, Hawai'i
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Posted 10 Feb 2006 5:28 pm
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lol, Bill... even indecent ones like me, perhaps? I love how the older generation is still completely perplexed when it comes to knowing the difference between ethnicity, nationality and culture. Oh well.
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| "To hell with this place." -Au Hoy ancestor boarding ship for Hawai'i, c. mid-1800s. |
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Roger Shackelton
From:
MINNESOTA (deceased)
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Posted 10 Feb 2006 9:29 pm
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In 1958 Ethel Nakada flew from Tokyo to Honolulu to record an album with the
"Hawaii Calls" musicians. I am quite sure Jules Ah See is the steel player on Ethel's album. I hope someone would post the tune
"Honolulu Rock & Roll" for everyone to hear. Jules takes a fantastic instrumental break in this song.
Roger
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Derrick Mau
From:
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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Posted 11 Feb 2006 3:18 am
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Hi C.C.,
The spelling for this song should be like how Mike Neer has spelled it: No Huhu
It's two separate words, the first being in English, and the second in Hawaiian. Huhu means mad or angry, thus, "no get mad", or "no get angry".
Hey Brad, you could use this word the next time tempers flare up on this Forum.
Barney's father, Alvin Kaleolani Isaacs wrote this song so that why Barney used to sing it at the old Barefoot Bar at Queen's Surf.
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Bill Creller
From:
Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 11 Feb 2006 7:11 pm
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Jeff you really cracked me up with the"to hell with this place......." L very OL!!
Cool picture too, I think I'll frame it!!
BILL[This message was edited by Bill Creller on 11 February 2006 at 07:14 PM.] |
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George Keoki Lake
From:
Edmonton, AB., Canada
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Posted 11 Feb 2006 11:42 pm
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| How fondly I recall the BAREFOOT BAR ! On our first trip (of 26)to Hawai'i in 1970, we went to the "romantic" BAREFOOT BAR one evening to see Sterling Mossman amongst others. Great show, beautiful Polynesian decore, fantastic embiance right there on the beach. Food wasn't bad either, however the washrooms were crawling with wall-to-wall cockroaches which really turned us off! Next morning, out of curiosity, we went back to look at it in the daytime...! Wow! What a shock ! There was a sign on the building stating "CONDEMNED". Shortly afterwards, the BAREFOOT BAR became "history" as it was demolished. |
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Dan Sawyer
From:
Studio City, California, USA
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Posted 12 Feb 2006 12:58 am
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| Jeff, great photo… cracked me up! |
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c c johnson
From:
killeen,tx usa * R.I.P.
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Posted 12 Feb 2006 3:34 am
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| Keoki, hawaiis cockroaches are famous not only for size but lovability. One must take time to associate with and understand them. Sorta like our Texas scorpians. CC |
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Don Kona Woods
From:
Hawaiian Kama'aina
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George Keoki Lake
From:
Edmonton, AB., Canada
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Posted 12 Feb 2006 10:23 am
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".....How did we get on this subject?...."
I plead guilty as charged. |
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