Stories
Recap: How to Shoot a Documentary Film in 3 Weeks
I suppose I didn't anticipate working from 9am to 9pm every day on this project. One of the most important things is the power of connecting with people. We created deep relationships between people who were worlds apart, but now here in Hawaii working passionately on this documentary film. I am forever changed because of this.
January 14, 2017: Presenting the first Aloha Got Soul Documentary Film
We're hosting a special event on Saturday, January 14th at the Surfjack hotel: Aloha Got Soul Documentary Film Exclusive preview screening + talk story Q&A + live music by Maryanne Ito Saturday, January 14th, 2017 7pm - 11pm The Surfjack Hotel Free entry So we've been scurrying around Honolulu, coffee-fueled, shooting interviews with all kinds of artists whose music has inspired the Aloha Got Soul project since its inception in 2010. People like Kit Ebersbach, Mike Lundy, Kirk Thompson, and even Robert ÆOLUS Myers (we interviewed him over Skype from our apartment in Moiliili. It's been hectic, but so very...
ÆOLUS: An anthology from Hawaii's new age visionary, Robert ‘Aeolus’ Myers
This double LP brings to light the music of Robert ÆOLUS Myers, featuring recordings previously available only on cassette or CD. For Aloha Got Soul, this marks a new chapter of bringing rare and relatively unknown music of Hawai‘i to the surface.
English translation of Aiko's "Fly With Me" and "Time Machine"
With the help of a Japanese professor, Google translate, and a small working knowledge of the language, I was able to piece together a simple translation of Aiko's "Fly With Me" and "Time Machine". This is a simple way for non-Japanese speakers to understand what the songs are about.
Reflections on the Highlights of 2016
The year has come and gone quickly, but not without bringing some incredible opportunities to the table. As the end of 2016 draws closer, I'm sending this note to express my gratitude for the supporters, collaborators and believers who have helped Aloha Got Soul grow organically and steadily throughout the year.