{"title":"Artist: Kalapana","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"kalapana-kalapana-lp-vinyl-record","title":"Kalapana (Limited Edition)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1975 debut from Hawaii’s most beloved group\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFronted by singer-songwriter \u003cem\u003eMackey Feary\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first official vinyl reissue in 45 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA uniquely Hawaiian style of \u003cem\u003esoul, rock, pop, AOR, and jazz\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemastered by \u003cem\u003eJessica Thompson\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressed at \u003cem\u003eGotta Groove Records\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1xLP pressed on Limited Cear Vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRELEASE DESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paragon of 1970s pop paradise, Kalapana’s 1975 recording debut left an indelible mark on \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHawaii\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. With its instantly recognizable cover art featuring the faces of the group’s four members — \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMackey Feary, Malani Bilyeu, David John Pratt, and Kirk Thompson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e — the eponymous album presented 11 masterfully crafted songs, each purposefully poised to become a hit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing a successful concert tour of the Hawaiian Islands, the band moved to California in October 1975 to work on their first album, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKalapana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. They already had an idea for what a great record should sound like. “\u003cem\u003eWe grew up listening to the Beatles, and every song on a Beatles record was a hit\u003c\/em\u003e,” reflects keyboardist Thompson. “\u003cem\u003eThat was the standard, so we operated at that level.\u003c\/em\u003e” And in the 1960s and 70s, the standard was incredibly high: groups like the Beatles, Tower of Power, Eric Clapton, Santana, Earth Wind \u0026amp; Fire, James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, Crosby Stills Nash \u0026amp; Young, and Elton John filled the radio airwaves and record store bins. “In our heads, that’s who the competition was. We had to be just as good.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith nearly a dozen original compositions plus one cover song ready (Hall \u0026amp; Oates’ “When The Morning Comes”), the band laid tracks for guitar, bass, vocals, and keyboards. Their producer, LA-based Barry Alan Fasman, did the rest: arranging, conducting, hiring a bassist and drummer, adding strings and flutes and effects. His guidance and expertise helped the group create a musical masterpiece, both artistically and commercially. “\u003cem\u003eThe songs were all singles because the mindset was to be commercial and make them all good\u003c\/em\u003e,” guitarist Pratt said. Released by the end of 1975, the album sold 125,000 copies in its first 16 months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKalapana’s success was not all positive, however. For decades, the band’s manager withheld royalties due to the band. It wasn’t until 2017 that Kalapana got its rights back, when Los Angeles-based music lawyer Evan Cohen served their former manager, Ed Guy, with a lawsuit on behalf of the band. Cohen succeeded, and the band’s newly formed partnership, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKalapana Music\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, finally owned its recordings and publishing rights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a band, Kalapana’s story is one of synergy, stardom, and naivety. Yet their legacy extends far beyond that, for they created a sound as unique as Hawai‘i itself. By blending soul, jazz, funk, pop, and rock into a singular expression inspired by modern Island life, their debut album helped shape the stories and lives of Hawai‘i’s people in the 1970s and for generations to come. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAloha Got Soul's greatest hope is this official vinyl reissue, AGS-070, will continue to perpetuate Kalapana's musical legacy for Hawaii and the world to enjoy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLicensed from Kalapana Music.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTRACKLIST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Hurt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Do I Do\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNightbird\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen The Morning Comes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKona Daze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoing Going Gone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll I Want\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo Be True\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou Make It Hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEverything Is Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable on Desktop \u0026amp; Mobile\u003c\/em\u003e\n","brand":"Kalapana","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Clear","offer_id":41880426905791,"sku":"AGS-070-CL","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/products\/AGS-070-Kalapana-A-front-v1-1200px_1024x1024_2x_1655e9d2-5c51-4610-8e53-d0dec75ca837.jpg?v=1661186314"},{"product_id":"kalapana-kalapana-ii-lp-vinyl-record","title":"Kalapana II","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLP Pressed on Blue with Black Swirl Vinyl and Black Vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA breezy blend of funk, pop, rock, soul, and jazz (with a hint of Country)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the best-selling albums in Hawaii in 1976\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKalapana’s sophomore effort is just as good as their debut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKalapana II is the final album where all four original members are together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the massive success of their debut album in 1975, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKalapana\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ereturned to the studio in 1976, this time at \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudiotronics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e in West Covina, California, this time taking the lead in producing the record. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarry Fasman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, the Los Angeles-based producer whom the band credited with making their first record shine, joined them in the studio for string arrangements and to conduct certain tracks. However, on Kalapana II, the band felt fully prepared to produce the album themselves. And they did so, marvelously.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLittle did they know, this would be the last time all four original band members would record an album together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSecond in a trio of eponymous albums from 1975 to 1977, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKalapana II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e expanded upon Kalapana I’s now-classic sound while leaning into styles not previously heard on their debut: lead vocalist \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalani Bilyeu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e weaved a love-lorn country ballad into the new LP with “\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWandering Stranger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e”, and keyboardist Kirk Thompson forever left his mark on the group’s legacy with the Latin jazz-funk instrumental, “\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Sand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e”. (The tune became a staple for the band’s live performances: they’ve opened practically every concert ever since with the composition).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsidering the mastery and timelessness of Kalapana I, a sophomore LP could have easily fallen short of the high standard they had set. Yet they did it, cutting a second LP with back-to-back, timeless hits that continue to resonate today. As a quartet — supported by the propulsion of drummer Alvin Fejarang and saxophonist Michael Paulo’s prowess — \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMackey Feary, Malani Bilyeu, D.J. 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For us (and many others), Kalapana is the \u003cem\u003ecrème de la crème\u003c\/em\u003e of local music. Their catalog, whilst expansive across decades, feels most potent in its earliest days with its back-to-back triage of eponymous albums, starting with 1975’s \u003cem\u003eKalapana I\u003c\/em\u003e and capping with 1977’s \u003cem\u003eKalapana III\u003c\/em\u003e. By then, \u003cstrong\u003eMackey\u003c\/strong\u003e had left the group, and keyboardist \u003cstrong\u003eKirk Thompson\u003c\/strong\u003e would soon carve his own path with \u003cem\u003eLemuria\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBabadu\u003c\/em\u003e, and other soulful projects. Even the most casual listener can discern a stylistic shift with \u003cem\u003eIII\u003c\/em\u003e, which opens with \u003cstrong\u003eMalani’s\u003c\/strong\u003e “Girl” and closes with \u003cstrong\u003eD.J. Pratt’s\u003c\/strong\u003e “Alisa Lovely”. Following \u003cem\u003eAloha Got Soul’s\u003c\/em\u003e vinyl reissue of \u003cem\u003eKalapana’s\u003c\/em\u003e first and second albums, we asked ourselves what we’d want to see in Kalapana’s catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpanning 10 songs across five records, the \u003cem\u003eAloha Got Soul selects Kalapana 7-inch box set\u003c\/em\u003e compiles all our favorite tunes that we love to play loud and proud, the songs that get people dancing, singing, laughing, and loving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompiled from the band’s first three albums, each track is a certified jam. From \u003cem\u003eKalapana I\u003c\/em\u003e, we selected the all-time classic grooves “The Hurt”, “What Do I Do”, “When The Morning Comes”, “All I Want”, and “Everything Is Love”. From their sophomore release, we chose the delightfully funky “Love Em”, and the uptempo jazz-rock tunes “Freedom” and “Black Sand”. From their third LP, we pulled our go-to tracks: the instrumental latin jazz-burner “Mana” and the ultra-catchy bop “Up To You”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the Kalapana jams constantly on repeat for us. (\u003cem\u003eWe excluded ballads from our selection because we wanted this box set to be bangers from start to finish\u003c\/em\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach box set is \u003cem\u003efoil-stamped and numbered\u003c\/em\u003e as part of a \u003cem\u003elimited edition\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt contains five 7-inch records with custom Kalapana paper sleeves, and sealed with custom Kalapana tape. 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