Pua Lilia (slack key)

Latest song from Uncle Ozzie. By Alfred Alohikea, if I remember correctly, there is a video of George Kuo and he describes it as a man crying out for this "lily" to be opened, only to find out that it already has been opened. When I look at the lyrics, it seems that this doesn't phase him since it still translates after the fact that "you are a flower, always to wear as a lei." I'm not really sharp on the hidden meanings, but it sounds to me that he would still like to be with her. If I'm wrong, let me know.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• slack
• key
• hawaiian
• guitar
• kihoalu
• ozzie
• kotani
• alfred
• alohikea
• little
• martin
• acoustic
• instrumental

[slackkey007]

Howzit Brahdah! Awesome playing! What kind guitar you stay playing with in this song? I've been playing guitar (Slack Key) for 1-1/2 years now. I just finished Uncle Ozzie's Instructional Workbook/CD/DVD set. Now I'm looking for more songs to learn to play. Would you be kind enough to share tabs with me for this song and others? It would be greatly, greatly appreciated!!! Keep the videos coming Brah! You're a great young player who inspires me to continue learning also. Mahalo!

[slackkey808]

@slackkey007 I feel really bad because I get asked a lot for tabs, but I don't use them because I don't know how. I just go by ear and what I'm shown by other players. If it helps, it's in taropatch and there's no alternating bass so it's not like you have to be aware of that. I don't know offhand the exact model guitar this is, but it is a little martin with a solid spruce top and electronics. I think it's called a Martin LX1E.

[rrohnonda]

which slack key tuning are u using? It is pretty awesome playing. Love this song.

[slackkey808]

@rrohnonda This is just in taropatch tuning. It's fairly similar to how Uncle Ozzie would play it, except he would probably throw in more improv. Thanks for your comment.

[dhaarbrink]

I absolutely love it. It's really soothing :) There aren't much artists that can put this much soul into their music. Keep up the good work!

[slackkey808]

@dhaarbrink Thanks, I felt really stupid at the end though when I was trying to wrap it up. My fingers were still adjusting to the smaller guitar :)

[tatsumibob]

Bra!!! u so pro!! u making me jealous!!! dont stop!!

[slackkey007]

Howzit Brahdah! Awesome playing!!! What king guitar you stay playing with in this song? Sounds pretty good! I've been playing Slack Key for 1-1/2 years now and just finished Uncle Ozzie's Instructional Workbook/CD/DVD Set. Looking for more songs to learn. Would you be kind enough to share tabs for this song and other songs, too? It would be greatly, greatly appreciated! Keep the videos coming - you're a great young player! Mahalo nui loa! Kimo

[slackkey808]

Thanks, you play Liloa's Mele very nicely, not sure if I commented on it :)

[MKurki]

Great playing - beautifull song :-)