Hanakaʻōʻō

MUSIC VIDEO

PROJECT DETAILS

SONG: Hanakaʻōʻō
ARTIST: ʻIwalani Hoʻomanawanui Apo
ALBUM: Lei Nāhonoapiʻilani: Nā Mele Hou
COMPOSER, PRODUCER: Nicholas Kealiʻi Lum
RECORDING ENGINEER: Michael Grande, Studio Ala Moana
VIDEO PRODUCTION: Chelsie Machado, Jon Spenser

I love this project so much because not only is this mele about our beautiful ʻāina, but it honors the aloha ʻāina efforts within our community! I hope hope hope more mele like this are written because the people & their efforts to protect are just as beautiful.

 

This mele was written to celebrate & honor the work Nā Pāpaʻi Wawae ʻUlaʻula & local West Maui families who protect & preserve shoreline access within the moku of Kāʻanapali. It is because of their work, hotels & condos can not kick us off beaches fronting their properties, access paths must be maintained, & we can enjoy traditional practices & natural resources.

 

This mele is featured on the second Lei Nāhonoapiʻilani album, Nā Mele Hou – a collection of musical collaborations celebrating West Maui. Sheet music for this song is included in the book, Lei Nāhonoapi‘ilani.

Support

A portion of proceeds from the sale of Lei Nāhonoapi‘ilani Songbook & CD will be donated to Nā Leo Kālele, West Maui’s Hawaiian Immersion Program.

Support

A portion of proceeds from the sale of Lei Nāhonoapi‘ilani Songbook & CD will be donated to Nā Leo Kālele, West Maui’s Hawaiian Immersion Program.

VIDEO DETAILS

The overall concept was to feature involved individuals & their families accessing shorelines & enjoying activities at a location highlighted in each verse.

Intro

The video opens w/ a 40sec intro focused on “accessing” the shoreline. We see closeup shots of feet walking on beaches & paths as well as access signage. We hear ambient wind, whooshes, & ocean sounds. The intro ends w/ an aerial shoreline shot with title text that transitions into the song.

Intro

The video opens w/ a 40sec intro focused on “accessing” the shoreline. We see closeup shots of feet walking on beaches & paths as well as access signage. We hear ambient wind, whooshes, & ocean sounds. The intro ends w/ an aerial shoreline shot with title text that transitions into the song.

Locations

Each verse highlights a particular area within the moku of Kāʻanapali:

 

Hanakaʻōʻō (Hanakaʻōʻō Beach Park & Puʻu Kekaʻa/Kāʻanapali Beach), Māhinahina, Kahana Nui, Honokeana & Nāpili

Locations

Each verse highlights a particular area within the moku of Kāʻanapali:

 

Hanakaʻōʻō (Hanakaʻōʻō Beach Park & Puʻu Kekaʻa/Kāʻanapali Beach), Māhinahina, Kahana Nui, Honokeana & Nāpili

Activity

At each location, everyone enjoys the shoreline doing different activities & traditional practices. We have children swimming, people rock jumping, kids fishing, someone throwing net, a family picking ʻopihi & looking at crabs, others rigging a sailing canoe, cleaning fishing boat, laying net, & paddle boarding.

Activity

At each location, everyone enjoys the shoreline doing different activities & traditional practices. We have children swimming, people rock jumping, kids fishing, someone throwing net, a family picking ʻopihi & looking at crabs, others rigging a sailing canoe, cleaning fishing boat, laying net, & paddle boarding.

Protectors

The amazing individuals & their families featured in this video are only a handful of Nā Pāpaʻi Wawae ʻUla ʻUla supporters. These people have stood their ground to protect our shorelines & access to them – whether it’s stopping illegal construction, taking legal action to make sure paths are maintained, or making sure condos/hotels aren’t kicking locals off beaches.

Protectors

The amazing individuals & their families featured in this video are only a handful of Nā Pāpaʻi Wawae ʻUla ʻUla supporters. These people have stood their ground to protect our shorelines & access to them – whether it’s stopping illegal construction, taking legal action to make sure paths are maintained, or making sure condos/hotels aren’t kicking locals off beaches.

Closing

The closing shots tie back to the beginning, w/ “accessing” shots. This time, instead of closeups of feet walking on beaches & paths, we follow these people from behind head high. These shots lead to little keiki feet hopping w/ excitement to be on the beach. Then we end w/ another aerial shoreline shot & a mahalo to Nā Pāpaʻi Wawae ʻUla ʻUla.

Closing

The closing shots tie back to the beginning, w/ “accessing” shots. This time, instead of closeups of feet walking on beaches & paths, we follow these people from behind head high. These shots lead to little keiki feet hopping w/ excitement to be on the beach. Then we end w/ another aerial shoreline shot & a mahalo to Nā Pāpaʻi Wawae ʻUla ʻUla.

MAHALO

Mahalo to everyone for being a part of this video & for all your good work!

Kai Nishiki, Archie Kalepa, Fujiwaras, Felimon Sadang, Kanamu Balinbin, & Tamara Paltin + all your ʻohana!

LYRICS

Hanakaʻōʻō
ʻO koʻu aloha nō ia
Me Puʻu Kekaʻa
ʻAu aku i ke kai
Māhinahina
Pali hinahina o uka
Me ka Lae o Kama
He nani ke ʻike aku
Kahana Nui
Nui ke aloha iā ʻoe
Kai lawaiʻa mau ia
A ka nui lehulehu
Honokeana
Ana nō au i kō aloha
ʻO ka ʻuala mahi ʻia
Ola nui nā kānaka
Nāpili
Pili aku me ʻoe
Me ka ua Paʻūpili
Kākua ʻia kāua
Haʻina
Mai ana ka puana
O nā ʻāina kaulana
Aʻo Maui a Kama
Hanakaʻōʻō
You are my love
With the hill of Kekaʻa
Jutting out into sea
Māhinahina
The gray cliffs of the uplands
With the peninsula of Kama
A beauty to behold
Kahana Nui
Great is my love for you
A sea that will always be fished
By the multitudes
Honokeana
Your love greatly suffices
The farmed sweet potato
Is what allows man to prosper
Nāpili
I am close to you
With the Paʻūpili rain
We are fastened together
Haʻina
Is the refrain
Of the famous lands
Of Maui of Kama