Mark Yamanaka - Kanaka Waiwai (HiSessions.com Acoustic Live!)

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Watch Mark Yamanaka’s full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdPXM3kciNXliwT1JHsckTBSoW21QOWVo

There are those that make something extremely difficult look impossibly easy. Mark Yamanaka is that kind of guy. There’s a falsetto technique, or as it is known in Hawaiian, leo ki'eki'e, where people use their upper range (high voice) when singing. It takes an enormous amount of skill and practice to perfect this technique. Mark makes it look effortless as he transitions between his normal voice and falsetto when performing the song “Kanaka Waiwai.”

Joining Mark on stage at the historic Hawaii Theater is Sean Naleimaile for some beautiful background vocals and smooth bass playing.

Make sure you also go check out all the videos from the last time Mark was on the show:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF67F59F912E2FCA4

To learn more about Mark Yamanaka and purchase his music visit:
http://markyamanaka.com

See other videos from Mark Yamanaka:
Maui Under Moonlight - https://youtu.be/TKvCDH7A_hc
Laupahoehoe Hula - https://youtu.be/gCE8XNqkxXA
Manu ʻOʻo - https://youtu.be/5P8HKjIYBSc
Love Will Keep Us Alive - https://youtu.be/rD16YaQc4mg
Ka Leo O Ka Moa - https://youtu.be/YAOXSVcqHVM
Pa'ani Kolepa - https://youtu.be/jmtu0uYviHw
Akaka Falls - https://youtu.be/-qt9qyvw_Os

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Recorded with the QSC TouchMix digital mixer