SENDING HAWAII MY MANA - MELE FOR MAUI!! | Keali'i Reichel - Mele Ho'ala Moku Drum Cover

I heard the call to action from @ManaMaoli - they are teaming up with Kakoo Haleakala, @JasonMomoa, and many others in this time of need. Check out the links below and follow Mana Maoli for more information on how you can help.
For my wife and I, Hawaii holds a special place in our hearts. We are sending our #mana and this mele to our brothers and sisters there. It is truly devastating what is going on in #maui
"The mana of Aloha truly shines through in times like these, and for those who can donate or volunteer, those remain as the primary calls to action. And, sometimes we need to pause and take a deep breath - to calm down, give ourselves permission to feel, and find the mana that will get you and loved ones through the next step forward. For many, we do this with music - which can also be an effective way to help spread the word."
Mahalo for joining us in sending our leo, mele and aloha to Maui!
#Mele4Maui #MauiStrong #Ekanikapilakakou #MauiNoKaOi #Keali'iReichel #MeleHo'alaMoku
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The lyrics of "Mele Ho'ala Moku" by Keali'i Reichel evoke the ancient Hawaiian practice of waking up early, chanting, and connecting with the natural world. The repeated refrain of "E ala E" urges the listener to wake up and pay attention, while the succeeding verses name various places and direct the listener to pay attention to the nuances of each location. For example, in the verse, "E ala E o ewa, o ka'i a ha'amau leo," the listener is directed to wake up and listen to the waves of Ewa Beach, paying attention to the rhythm and sound of the water. Similarly, in the verse about Waianae, the listener is directed to the sound of the coconut fronds rustling in the wind.
Through the song, Reichel reminds listeners to connect with the natural world around them and pay attention to the beauty and rhythms of the land and sea. The repetition of the refrain and the naming of various locations reinforces the idea that each place has its own unique character and importance.
Overall, "Mele Ho'ala Moku" can be seen as a call to mindfulness and a reminder to appreciate the world around us, paying attention to its rhythms and subtleties.
E ala E! E ala E!
Wake up! Wake up!
E ala E o ewa
Wake up Ewa
O ka'i a ha'amau leo
Sound the alarm loudly
E ala E o kona
Wake up Kona
I ke ka'i O kalehuawehe
With the sound of the horn Kalehuawehe
E ala E o ko'olaupoko
Wake up Ko'olaupoko
I kala'i O mololani
With the beacon of Mololani
E ala E O ko'olauloa
Wake up Ko'olauloa
I kamalu lualuaki'i wai
To the sound of the gushing waterfalls
E ala E o ko'olaupoko
Wake up Ko'olaupoko
I kala'i O mololani
With the beacon of Mololani
E ala E O ko'olauloa
Wake up Ko'olauloa
I kamalu lualuaki'i wai
To the sound of the gushing waterfalls
E ala E O Waialua
Wake up Waialua
O ku kani loko I ke kapu
Let the sound be heard within the sacred walls
E ala E Waianae
Wake up Waianae
I kamalu o ka uku niu
To the sound of the coconut fronds rustling
E ala E! E ala E!
Wake up! Wake up!
E ala E o ko'olaupoko
Wake up Ko'olaupoko
I kala'i O mololani
With the beacon of Mololani
E ala E O ko'olauloa
Wake up Ko'olauloa
I kamalu lualuaki'i wai
To the sound of the gushing waterfalls
E ala E! E ala E! E ala E! E ala E! E ala E!
Wake up! Wake up! Wake up! Wake up! Wake up!
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I play:
Vater Drumsticks: @VaterPercussionUSA
Mapex Armory Drums: @MapexDrumsUSA
Evans Heads: @EvansDrumheadsOfficial
Pedals and hardware: @dwdrums
Snares: @LudwigDrumsHQ DW, Mapex, @gretschdrumsusa
Cymbals: @meinlcymbals @SabianVault @PaisteChannel
Recording via Yamaha EAD10, various mics, Nikon, GoPro, and a few different Samsung cellphones.
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[@thebeardedkozak]

Send Hawaii your love!! Upload your own chant, song, cover, or poetry and use #mele4maui #mauistrong
Also, consider donating if you are able to. Links in description for more information. www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong

[@juliewebb-jx2jm]

What a beautiful song!.do you know what the name of it is in English?.Nicely done by the way!.👌

[@thebeardedkozak]

I am not sure what the direct translation would be. But I did post the lyrics and lyric translation in description. :) And thank you!