Ku'u Home O Kahalu'u - Ke Kani Nahe

Ku'u Home O Kahalu'u as done by Ke Kani Nahe
Ke Kani Nahe is:
Derek Higa - 12 string rhythm guitar/vocals
Duke Domingo - Kihoalu/vocals
Ikaika Machida - Lead guitar
Samson Sang - Bass guitar/vocals
www.kekaninahe.com
Composed by Robert Beaumont & Jerry Santos collectively known as Olomana.

Ku'u Home O' Kahalu'u
I remember days when we were younger
We used to catch o'opu in the mountain stream
'Round the Ko'olau hills we'd ride on horseback
So long ago it seems it was a dream
Last night I dreamt I was returning and my heart called out to you
But I fear you won't be like I left you....Me ke aloha Ku'u Home o 'Kahalu'u
I remember days when we were wiser
When our world was small enough for dreams
And you have lingered there my sister and I no longer can it seems
Last night I dreamt I was returning and my heart called out to you
But I fear I am not as I left you.........Me ke aloha Ku'u Home O' Kahalu'u
Change is a strange it can not be denied
It can help you find yourself or make you lose your pride
Moved with it slowly as on the road you go
Please do not hold on to me, we all must go alone............
I remember days when we were smiling
When we laughed and sang the whole night long
And I will greet you as I find you
With the sharing of a brand new song
Last night I dreamt I was returning and my heart called out to you
To please accept me as you find me..........
Me ke aloha Ku'u Home O' Kahalu'u
Me ke aloha Ku'u Home O' Kahalu'u
Me ke aloha Ku'u Home O' Kahalu'u

[@jimmarvin5322]

I love how the kids get to swim and play with such beautiful music playing

[@vortexpilot5096]

Absolutely beautiful. I've probably watched this video 25 times over the past few years, anytime I want to be taken back to Hawaii, where I've spent glorious time and always will love. A great rendition of a wonderful song, with your quintessential island sound.

[@sirduke58]

So elated that our video has that kind of impact on you. It was actually one of the motivatives for putting up this video. It's for people like you who have been transplanted outside of Hawaii due to various circumstances. We hope Hawaii always stays in your heart. Mahalo nui loa for your kind words regarding the video.

[@glassroboto]

One of my favorite songs of all time, truly brings so many emotions and memories rushing back... and this rendition is quite possibly the (second) best version of this song I've ever encountered in my entire life. I know I'm a decade late here, but just WOW.

[@maikailoa808]

Agree

[@kurtjacobson7792]

This is one of my favorites in my library , I just keep coming back to it and listening to it again and again. Love it! Thanks.

[@maikailoa808]

We do the same thing. Love this song. ❤❤❤❤

[@light_at_the_end_of_the_tu1350]

Still here 2023 and feeling grateful to be from where I’m from, da 44 ❤️❤️❤️ Sitting here reminiscing on the good o’l days at ice ponds and pineapple Hut playing football and catching chickens 🤙🏽 Mahalo for the reminder

[@aloha415808]

What a great and heart felt interpretation of this song. You have done a fine job of blending all those strings together without drowning out Duke's pa'ani. Likewise the vocals blend so well. Even the kids playing in the back are a great backdrop for a song about memories of home.

[@dougvensel7421]

I am blown away with the beauty of this song. Good Lord - it's so wonderful.

[@sirduke58]

Mahalo for the kind words. So glad you liked our rendition

[@az8677]

This is one of the few songs that if it happens to come on over the radio, I'll stop what I'm doing and listen to uninterrupted. You guys played and sang this so well.

[@sirduke58]

Mahalo nui loa for taking the time to stop by & praise our efforts. appreciation from people like you are what fuels our motivation. Aloha Always Duke

[@melebird]

Aloha Duke hui members, and What a Nani Nui Peformance of one of my all time faves! Mahalo for sharing the video.

[@samrsamr-dm8cq]

I JUST LOVE THIS SONG , AM HERE AT BODEGA BAY CA CATCHING MY BIG CRABS AND BLASTING THIS SONG. ALOHA

[@thathawaiiandude787]

Beautiful, my Braddahs. One of the greatest local tunes of all time. I think almost every local Braddah and Teetah’ would immediately reminisce of their own lifetimes growing up in this great land of ours, when listening to this song. You four did it justice. You played it your style. Not trying to be the Olomana original. Yet…keeping the soul of the composition in tact. Huge Mahalo for sharing. I realize it’s been at least 13 years since it was recorded. But, still nahenahe, brothers Much Aloha🤙🏾🤙🏾🎼🎵🎶

[@planecrazy644]

I sit in Michigan on this New Year's Eve listening to your beautiful music and wishing with all my heart that I could be there to hear you in person. Thank you for this.

[@Beezerjuice]

Could listen to this over and over and never get tired. All the fellas playing on this was superb,plus vocals and harmonies are # 1. Mahalo friend Aloha

[@troylabrie]

Duke, nobody ever sang this song any better than you. Nani makamae. Mahalo nui loa.

[@sirduke58]

Wow my bruddah that's the highest praise someone has ever paid me for this song. I really appreciate it but I cannot even imagine it being true hahaha. I'm so stoked that you would even suggest it. I'm just glad that I kept the phrasing & integrity of how Jerry Santos sang it & that my vocal ability did not screw it up. Mahalo piha, Troy Malama Mele O' Hawaii

[@sirduke58]

Thank you sir. I have been fortunate enough to have quite a few people from the Netherlands compliment the Hawaii music we share.It's always rewarding to have people from afar appreciate Hawaii music. Thank you for your very kind words & for taking the time to stop by to post the message. Aloha Shawn, Sam, Derek & Duke aka Ke Kani Nahe

[@marszenka]

l love this song in all its variations. You did it justice and brought tears to my eyes like all the others. Mahalo.

[@sirduke58]

I'm so glad our rendition invoked those feelings for you. Like you, this song became near & dear to me the minute it was released. I learned all the C&K, Kalapana & Beamers stuff from the same 70's period too. I learned the tuning Jerry Santos & Robert Beaumont used for this song & pretty much play it note for note. I tried to sing the phrases as close as possible to what they did. Thank you for noticing my efforts to keep the integrity of this classic. Mahalo nui loa for your validation.

[@JohnKasingeraxplayer]

Beautifully done....I think Jerry would approve. Thank you for keeping it close to the original. I performed this song in front of a bunch of inmates while in L.A. Calf. and it moved many to tears. Such powerful lyrics cuts through even the most harden hearts. Thank you so much for the video and for keeping Hawaii in your hearts.

[@sirduke58]

+John Kasinger Apologies for the tardy reply. Mahalo for the kind words on this video. Yes we always tried to keep the integrity of Olomana's classic song as close as possible to the original. I'm even in the same Open D tuning capoed up to the Emaj that the song is played in. I actually know how to play all the original fills & embellishment too but am unable to play them while singing at the same time. Yes the lyrics are very powerful whether you're from Kahalu'u or anywhere else on Earth. Everyone can relate to the song. So cool that you got to perform it for hardened inmates & witnessed how even they were touched Aloha Always Duke

[@amasscash]

Greetings sirduke! Thanks for the invite to your channel. This is a beautiful song and your singing is as great as your playing. Love it!

[@sirduke58]

Thank you very much for your very kind words. So glad you liked our rendition of a classic well loved Hawaiian tune. Warmest Aloha Duke

[@pdelevett]

This is unbelievably beautiful. I wonder if the kids walking around the pool had any idea what a treat they were listening to

[@dougvensel7421]

Duke, as a former guitar player (nerve damage took that away from me) I truly appreciate your art of music. Anytime I feel depressed, sad, even angry, I seek your music out as a means to bring me back to a calm, happy, and even state. It clenches the heart and doesn't let go and carries me through tougher times - and I've had several in my 65 years, but your music makes life worth living. I salute and bow to your sir. May you continue to influence all people the way you do me. God really does provide us with a means to deal with life, and you're truly one of His tools.

[@patriciayomes8800]

Song is so beautiful. Was flying home to Hawaii.

[@shahdan61]

Thank you very much indeed for posting me parts of Elvis' Blue Hawaii when they got married. Thank you very much Sir or Madame who ever you are. Once again I do apreciated that part. Its sure to unford memory though.

[@jmcdada]

@sirduke58 I think I've listened to this 20 times in the last 3 days...wonderful...touching...artistic.....thank you.

[@morecowbell69]

Puts tears in my eyes.

[@annparry09]

I have the original Oloman's album. I took it with me we left the Big Island in 1977. Still in my heart.

[@JPHappo]

The view behind the band strikes my heart when living in middle of snow. And music makes another strike. If some day I would be able to visit Hawai'i and study Ki'hoalu... Such gentle notes!

[@jimpeterson5243]

I had the true pleasure to live and love true ALOHA! This song touches my heart and I will live forever in the true Spirit. God bless the many musicians in the islands. They play and sing for the love of Music and to remind us all we are Ohana. Some day I will return to spend my last times with the people I love. Mahalo Nui Loa.

[@auggiemckinney6190]

Just beautiful. I’ve been away for thirty years. This brought back memories and tears.

[@wayneminor5559]

I wonder how many souls Duke and his friends have lifted up from the depths of sorry with their music.

[@stevekollen1672]

2:45 pm on New Year's Eve, 2021.Sitting in my office in Tacacorí Alajuela Province, the Republic of Costa Rica. I useted to be one haole living in Kaneohe working for Campbell Estate, now I'm a gringo living in the country and speaking Spanish. Listening to your version of this beautiful song. Mahalo and hauʻoli makahiki hou.

[@jmcdada]

Man, I just went through KZbin listening to other versions of this song....you guys are the best by far.

[@sirduke58]

+john mcdonald Mahalo nui loa for the awesome compliment, John. We tried to keep as much of the integrity of the song as we could. We all grew up on this song & it means a lot to all of us. This video was only the 2nd time we played it together. A few minutes prior to video taping it we tried it as a 4 piece band. We all played it before with other people but never as a foursome. It's a testament to how we all internalized this song separately. It became our signature song & our finale when we performed. Thank you for your very kind words. Warmest Aloha L to R Shawn Machida Derek "Hookani" Higa (Hookani on YT) Duke Domingo (sirduke58 on YT) Samson Ah Mook Sang (olu143 on YT)

[@InspiredMoney]

+Duke Domingo Awesome job, Duke! Love it.

[@sirduke58]

+Runnymede Capital Mahalo nui loa (Thank you very much) We appreciate your kind words very much. Glad you like it. We tried to keep the integrity of the song as much as possible. It's an awesome & we're elated to get confirmation that we did it justice. Warmest Aloha Duke

[@AndrewWang888]

+Duke Domingo Oops, I accidentally posted from my work account. I'll tell you 2x! Great job!

[@sirduke58]

+Andrew Wang Nice to hear from you, Andy!!! Mahalo nui loa for the compliment bruddah.

[@Beezerjuice]

One of my favs. Hawaiian soul,at it's best. This song really hits the emotions.

[@sirduke58]

You're a devoted follower of Hawaiian music, Beezer. Mahalo for always returning to visit & support. We always appreciate your kind words. Aloha & Mahalo Samson AMS Shawn Machida Derek Higa Duke Domingo

[@sirduke58]

Mahalo nui loa for the kind words Dwayne. The compliment means a lot especially since you play it yourself. Keeping slacking my friend & as Led always says....Ju's Press.

[@TM-eo8eb]

Miss the Islands!

[@patriciayomes8800]

A relaxed surroundings n beautiful Hawaiian music 🌺

[@789p2k1958]

Wow, brings back fond memories of Auntie Jackie and Uncle Edmond at Hygenic Store, also the Pineapple Hut and Blairs Wood and the big elephant we would climb on while waiting for the bus. I like to say my first job was charging the tourist to take our pictures infront of the Blairs where there was a hut and canoe. I gave one of the tourist my address and still have the picture, me and Oveta in our colorfull jams! LOVE your video! Mahalo Patricia

[@sirduke58]

Hahahaha I'm so glad you enjoyed it. It's all in the tuning I use that seperates the rendition from others who do it. Olomana played it in Open D tined up to Open E. So it's E-A-E-G#-A-E. You can't get the same harmonics is standard tuning. The chimes are part of the hook for the song. i had been playing the song for 2 decades. the other 3 guys just did it on the fly. No practice, no warm up & no pre-arranged arrangement. The other 3 guys are good....Me? I knew my parts for 30 years LOL. Thanks

[@poupee9564]

I luv u people

[@hansgehrig8332]

well done, Duke!!! btw: I really know many beautiful Hawaiian-Slack Key songs, but your great Version of *Ku`u Home O Kahalu`u* ist the best of all ; )

[@harmonyaquarian9210]

Here’s my stripped down slack key version. I just learned it off by heart in 1985, was hitching around the islands… didn’t incorporate the harmonics, maybe have to work that in. Kia ora from Aotearoa/New Zealand. Harmony kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHfcZ56ui6uEZq8

[@HM-kz7oz]

Outstanding rendition! Mahalo for all you and your group do to perpetuate Hawaiian Music and Hawaiian Slack Key! Aloha Pono!

[@B1GJOHNSTUD]

wow these bradduhz gettem! solid cover of the classic olomana. the keikis are so blessed to have a nice hale & a pool to cool off in. they also have these guyz to kanikapila! aloha!

[@SlackKeyRon]

Duke. So love you guys doing this. Mahalo. Ron

[@johnnyboyjohns2930]

Mahalo for the blessing 😎🤙🏾❤

[@sirduke58]

Much mahalos my bruddah. Dis one from my hanabuddah days too. Glad you like our rendition.we wen chrai get 'um as close to Olomana as possible. Just dat my voice way different den Jerry Santos. Tanx fo' taking da time fo' comment & hope you stop by planny Bruddah Duke

[@raymondcarter1137]

One of the big things now days is reaction to songs on the internet. If I can manage to convince one of the bigger channels to play this song then maybe expose the younger generation to this heart breaking soulful sound of kalapana,olomana,C&K.... The fist I would recommend the original but this is definitely the next I would recommend. It’s funny seeing all the comments without the original poster because KZbin keeps deleting our accounts but won’t tell us why. Even my old post is gone.

[@hvnlyqi]

Watching and listening to Your "seemingly" effortless rendition brings me such joy; it feels like I am inviting you and your exceptional vibrational musical energy into my home. Yup, I get the warm and fuzzies listening and watching this. Mahalo nui loa!! for sharing this slice of live with us.

[@MrAmsterrrdam]

very nice music l love it amsterdam netherlands

[@pukihai]

brings back memories, have the audio on my iphone...mahalo

[@patriciayomes8800]

Song is so beautiful n my heart 💜 is hurting good night♥️🌹

[@patriciayomes8800]

♥️you n Hilo guy is the only ones singing ku u ho’me Kaha’lu’u

[@martyinfla]

Beautiful,,,, I wish I was there listening to you guys in person. Aloha

[@degcon]

shootz, neva thought my favorite Olomana song could get any better, but I think it just did! Great job, sounds fantastic!

[@lingmingching1]

Beautifully done! A little bit homesick for the isalnds... Mahalos for sharing.

[@wjc1952]

You guys are sooooo good on this. This is stunning. You are the BESTEST. I love you my brother! Me ke aloha pau`ole, Wanda

[@kerricorser4562]

My favorite. Aloha

[@BurtDavis]

This song always brings me back to my childhood in Honolulu.

[@patriciayomes8800]

So beautiful singing

[@patriciayomes8800]

Wow! Nice remarks. Special memories

[@BrendaNeer]

Stunning rendition!

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

The song is a gift from Jerry....the second part of the gift you guys playing it.....Mahalo!

[@TheadoreWarren]

Brings me back memoriesf the days when we were kids and we used to play in the Ocean and Fish 🐟 Go Crabbing From The LANIKAI BRIDGE

[@peteholm]

I really enjoyed this tune. Greetings from a cold and snowcovered Sweden.

[@sirduke58]

Thank you so much for the compliment. We're all flattered that our rendition affected you in such a positive way. Mahalo nui loa! (Thank you very much!) Warmest Aloha Duke

[@brotherjames52]

Wow.Mahalo plenty!!!. Lucky I lived Maui for a few Full Moons,10 years ago now,nice reminder.

[@edejan]

What a luscious and harmonious performance. It's absolutely beyond compare!

[@sirduke58]

Thank you so very much for this lofty praise. We are so elated to have conjure up such feelings for you with our rendition. Sincerely warm aloha, Duke Domingo Derek "Hookani" Higa (Hookani on YT) Samson Ah Mook Sang ( olu143 on YT) Shawn Machida

[@edejan]

Duke Domingo :-) I've looked for more of your performances and have been very happily enjoying them. Thanks.

[@travduro833]

Jerry must be PROUD,,,,,,,,,,,great job,,makes HAWAII proud

[@sirduke58]

Mahalo Trav!!! We tried to keep the integrity of the song as much as possible to honor a classic song that will be here long after we're all gone. Although my voice is much different from Jerry's or Robert Beaumont's the phrasing is pretty close. It's not only a song dear to the people of Hawaii Nei, it's one that even people not from Hawaii can relate to. Malama pono Duke

[@Joebeimon]

Purest Beauty!

[@reliablebow]

Saw you comment on one of Dustin's songs....what a beautiful treat this morning to hear such loveliness in song.....good to meet you this day

[@mdg8136]

Hey Duke, I have had this song stuck in my head all day, went looking for it on KZbin, and was thrilled to find your beautiful performance! Mahalo.

[@U.S.bill2066]

Excellent Fellas! I grew up on this Song.

[@kerricorser4562]

All these years later bruddah, God almighty but this is so lovely, still love this da best! You boys start trillin on those strings and it's the prettiest ever. I'm still not there I'm still here. In the snow. Wah. I wish you all God's protection at this time from this virus for all the OHANA. ALOHA NUI LOA NANI OHANA

[@hansgehrig8332]

MAHALO NUI LOA for such a wonderful piece of Slack Key-Music.Thank you very much & deep, Duck and to all the other great musicians, who gave her amazing talentand soul in this 6.26 happyness > Alooooo-ha ... and keep it Hawaiian ;-)

[@sirduke58]

Mahalo phia for your awesome praise & kind words. We really appreciate your wonderful comment FYI, the other musicians are: Shawn Machida-far left Derek Ho'okani Higa- next to me Samson Ah Mook Sang-far right On behalf of them "Mahalo nui loa!!!"

[@hansgehrig8332]

Thank you very much & deep, Duke :)

[@Bonnie55317-w]

Just Beautiful. TY

[@sirduke58]

@koloheboy76--Much mahalos for the high praise. Thanks also for using our video as a teaching device. It's like kicking up the concept of sharing & perpetuating Hawaiian music another notch. We really appreciate it. Mahalo & Aloha Duke-Derek-Shawn-Sam aka Ke Kani Nahe

[@nvillekat]

I've now listened to everything on your an olu143's channels. Good, good stuff man. Thanks for sharing! And, for the record this is now, hands down, my favorite version of this wonderful song,

[@coffeeowl1546]

So calming, so relaxing. Reminds me of our yearly visits to the islands (every 2 yrs we go, for vacation/religious family reunions)

[@sirduke58]

Awesome! Next time you visit, give me some advance notice & maybe I can hustle up a kanikapila BBQ potluck. The local musicians are always looking for an excuse to get together for a jam session so I try to organize them on a regular basis. Often times I can persuade the pros to come out & join us. BTW. Mahalo for your kind words on the music.

[@coffeeowl1546]

Duke Domingo alright, noted. potlucks are always exciting and delicious (that is, if our definitions are the same). which islands do y'all perform on?

[@sirduke58]

We're on Oahu in the middle of Honolulu. Yup the food is pretty good at the potlucks. I usually cook 2 large pans of food & with the potluck dishes all the musicians bring we have more than we can eat. I think I cook better than I play guitar Hahahaha.

[@coffeeowl1546]

Duke Domingo well pawsome, cuz most of my family lives on Oahu. ya may have heard of our religion: Tensho-Kotai-Jingu-Kyo, it's a minority Japanese religion, large grayish building with an upside-down arch-looking roof?

[@jmcdada]

I just keep coming back to hear the beautiful guitar work.....

[@jmcdada]

Enjoying your music on Easter morning.....brings back great memories of family vacations to tropical locations....aloha my friend.

[@dougvensel7421]

Duke, you take me to Hawaii whenever I hear you play. Thank You Big Time.

[@sirduke58]

Mahol for the kind words, Doug. I'm so glad the video has that affect on you

[@hvnlyqi]

A. MAZ. ING !!! All I can say is thank you for this beauty!

[@belindaruis6609]

Bradda wow that was nice brings back the memorys🤙🏾

[@patriciayomes8800]

Wm I believe you were a handsome Marine from New York? To Hilo your family hometown. Your Mom must have been proud of You.

[@dainasworldnumbers88]

So beautiful

[@kerricorser4562]

Aloha boys! Still listening after all these years. Hope you are all well. Snowing here. Cracks me up, I keep seeing that roofline behind your heads like it's Mauna Kea or Mauna Loa. Lol Hope you are still playing ❤ together.

[@djdjango917]

Nahe, indeed! Beautiful version of a favorite song, and one I like to play too. Aloha!

[@BubbaFart]

Brah! I don't know how dis one wen sneak pass me! So glad to see you out dea sharing your playing and singing wit da peepo. :-) Brah...your voice is...shall I say exquisite...no joke! I love your vocal tone. Da reverb make'um real sweet. Nice to see you guyz got one great band goin'. Dang I gotta post one for you...

[@josebirretejr]

Loved your sweet music. Can't stop listening to this song! Mahalo nui loa!

[@2playitbyear]

Beautiful!!

[@sirduke58]

Thank you very much for your kind words. Glad you liked our take on this classic Olomana song. The kids in the background does give this video a warm fuzzy feeling inside doesn't it. Mahalo & Aloha Duke

[@kerricorser4562]

Mahalo over and over

[@Kaizen29x]

Awesome job guyz!

[@yochananize]

Songs of CREATION:)!

[@harmonyaquarian9210]

My favourite song of all time. Just a haoliboy here, but I learned it in a C slack tuning.

[@islandsavage8085]

always good to hear the sounds of the islands.

[@georgemeyer1719]

best song ever..

[@annparry09]

An excellent rendition. Beautiful guitar work and voices.

[@kawika96797]

Howzit Duke and da gang-I haven't checked your channel for a while. This take of Kahalu`u was excellent... Nice audio mix... Interesting to hear Shawn adding his little riffs... Next time remember to smile for the camera!- kawiks

[@SunnyIlha]

Beautiful

[@bobbiecabrera786]

Beautiful!