Disney's Aulani Pool Area Music?

[batkc]

So, has anyone been able to identify any tracks on an Aulani background loop (not the lobby music, I'm talking about the music you hear by the pool and in the elevators)? I know about Keali'i Reichel doing the music for the Maka'Ala (lobby); the CD that is only available in Japan.

My family and I were there in October, but we were so relaxed that it didn't occur to us to record any of the music until we were on the flight home. D'oh!

I actually wrote to Guest Services and asked if anyone knew the songs, but I don't suppose Disney would want to make it too easy for me to re-create that resort-like atmosphere in the chilly Midwest.


I didn't know if anyone (who had a large amount of Polynesian style music) had started deciphering the tracks.


Bryan

 

[TFN5459]

Hi, sorry for the late reply but I'm new here. If I recally correctly, there are four separate loops that I've identified: the lobby music (available on Music of the Maka'ala), the elevator/pool music, and the music of Waikolohe Valley itself (a day/night loop). I'm not sure which loop you're talking about but I have a partial list of the Waikolohe Valley loops that still have large gaps in them but I have been able to identify fair amounts of both loops.

 

[monorail91]

As of 2018 at least, the Lava Shack has its own loop as well, playing from the vintage radio - definitely more classic songs, not the contemporary music you hear in the pool area.

I believe the elevator and pool music loops are separate; the elevator plays the Hawaiian versions of Disney songs, while the pool music is songs by contemporary Pacific Islander artists.

 

[monorail91]

In terms of specific IDs:

The Maka'ala music is available digitally - it's a really great album on its own, definitely recommend just as a solid work of music.

Much of the Elevator music music is available digitally and on physical CD, as the 'Mele from Aunty's Beach House. I don't think the CD is complete but believe it contains most of the loop.

Lava Shack Snack Shop

• "Aloha Ku'u Pua" by Alvin Kaleolani Isaacs
• (more missing)

Resort-wide loop

• "Mekanani Kaupo" by All Star Hawaiian Band
• "Kekahao'iolani" by 'Ale'A
• "E Na Punahele" by Kaukahi
• "Maui Hawaiian Sup'pa Man" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
• "Nani Wale A Ka Mahina" by The Kahauanu Lake Trio
• "Pene Iho, Pene A'e, Penei No" by Mailani
• (more missing)

 

[monorail91]

Hi, just got back from a few days at Aulani! Not enough time (and didn't want to step away from family) to go in-depth into loops but wanted to share what I ID'd during little pockets here and there:

There are more loops than I previously identified - specifically two additional loops are:

• Laniwai (hallway & lobby)
• Mikimiki Fitness Center

I'm also now questioning whether each area is a specific loop, vs a general resort-wide loop - but to be more precise, here are my notes by each location:

Walkway to Waianae Tower

• "Holo Wa'apa" by 'Ale'a
• "Mana'o No'u la Oe" by Na Hoa

Kalepa's Store

• "Hanohano Kalihi" by Kainani Kahaunaele
• "Wahine Ilikea" by Ledward Ka'apana

Lobby level restrooms

• "Mai Ho'eu'eu Mai 'Oe" by Ka Opena Wong
• "Panini Pua Kea" by Israel Kamakawiwio'ole

Level 1 restrooms

• "Na Ali'i Puolani" by Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii
• "Nu'uanu Moon" by Keao Costa
• "Ka Mele O Ku'u Pu'uwai" by Na Palapalai
• ...
• "Hanalei Bay / Ka Ua Loku" by Keao Costa

Pool area (in front of Waianae Tower, around Keiki Cove)

• "Ka Nani o Ka'ena" by Mailani
• "Nani Wale Ka Lau Oliva" by Darren Benitez
• "Aina Moloka'i" by Pilioha
• Pua Hinano" by Keali'i Reichel
• "Nani Wale Ka Lau Oliva" by Darren Benitez (yes, repeated already!)
• "Ka Nani o Ka'ena" by Mailani (also quick repeat)
• "Ia 'Oe E Ka La" by Ho'okena

Laniwai

• "Mele a ka Puuwai" by Keali'i Reichel
• "Blue Roses Falling (Hanahou)" by Jake Shimabukuro
• ...
• "Maunaleo" by Keali'i Reichel
• ...
• "Kawaipunahele" by Keali'i Reichel
• "He Aloha No 'o Honolulu" by Dennis Pavao

Ulu Cafe restroom

• "Sweet Lei Ka Lehua" by Na Palapalai

Ulu Cafe (exterior)

• "Waiulu" by Na Palapalai
• "'Akaka Falls" by Keali'i Reichel
• "Ku'u Ipo I Ka He'e Pu'e One" by The Brothers Cazimero

Lava Shack (interior)

• "Ka Ipo Lei Manu" by Andy Cummings
• ...
• "Mauna Loa" by Andy Cummings

Exterior area around Lava Shack, Mama's Snack Shack, Papalua Shave Ice

• "I Ka Po Me Ka Ao" by Genoa Keawe
• ...
• "Kinoiki Kekaulike" by Kimo Alama Keaulana and Lei Hulu

Mikimiki Fitness Center

• "Miserlou" by Bruce Shimabukuro

 

[Dr. Know]

Does "Music of the Maka'ala" still play anywhere?

 

[StarWarsGalaxysEdge]

Yes, the track The Journey (Suite) (found on the Music of the Maka'ala album ) still plays in the lobby. An instrumental version of the same track also seems to play outside the main entrance.

 

[monorail91]

Hi, here's info on the Makahiki & Olelo Room (shared) loop, split between daytime & nighttime.

Mahalo to StarWarsGalaxysEdge for the recordings!

Daytime Loop
1 - ''Hui Hui'' - Iwalani Kahalewai - An Hawaiian Happening With Iwalani Kahalewai
2 - ''Radio Hula'' - Vicki Li and Her Family - Na Mele Ohana
3 - ''Ka'uiki'' - Tony Todaro - The Best of Leina'ala
4 - ''Na Ali'i Puolani'' - Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii - Yesterday & Today, Volume 2
5 - ''Nu'uanu Moon'' - Keao Costa - Whee-Ha!
6 - ''Ka Mele O Ku'u Pu'uwai'' - Na Palapali - Ke 'Ala Beauty
7 - ''Hanalei Bay/Ka Ua Loku'' - Keao Costa - Whee-Ha!
8 - ''Alekoki'' - Dennis Pavao - Na Mele Henoheno
9 - ''Ka Loke'' - Makaha Sons & Friends - Na Pua O Hawai'i
10 - ''Ku'U Hoaloha'' - Weldon Kekauoha - Ka Lehua Ula
11 - ''Unknown A''
12 - ''imo Ku'u Hoku Lani'' - Cody Pueo Pata - E Ho'i Na Wai
13 - ''Ho'oheno A'o Pi'ilani'' - The Makaha Serenaders & Aunty Agnes Malabey Weisbarth - Sunset at Makaha
14 - ''Ku'u Aina Ho'oheno'' - Na Palapali - Ke 'Ala Beauty
15 - ''Ke Anu O Waimea'' - Na Palapali - Makani 'Oluolu
16 - ''Ka Lei Ni'ihau'' - The Brothers Cazimero - Some Call It Aloha - Don't Tell
17 - ''Ke Aloha'' - Genoa Keawe - Genoa Keawe Sings Luau Hulas
18 - ''Hawai'i Kamaha'o'' - Na Palapali - Ka Pua Hae Hawai'i
19 - ''Awapuhi Mele Mele'' (edited) - Ledward Ka'apana - Nahenahe
20 - ''Na 'Ono O Ka 'Aina'' - Keali'i Reichel - Ke'alaokamaile
21 - ''Na Ka Pueo'' - Genoa Keawe - Hana Hou! Vol. 1

Nighttime Loop
1 - ''Pua Melekule'' - Keao Costa - Whee-Ha!
2 - ''Na 'Ono O Ka 'Aina'' (edited) - Aunty Edith Kanaka'ole - Aina Aloha
3 - ''Aloha Ku'u Pua'' - Alvin Kaleolani Isaacs - Vintage Hawaiian Treasures, Vol. 6
4 - ''Unknown B''
5 - ''Unknown C''
6 - ''Hanakeoki'' - Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii - Sons of Hawaii
7 - ''Unknown D''
8 - ''Unknown E''
9 - ''Unknown F''
10 - ''Pohai Kealoha'' - Tony Todaro - The Best of Leina'ala
11 - ''Lei Kiele'' - Marcella Kalua
12 - ''Unknown G'' - from Sons of Hawaii (Japanese release)
13 - ''Latitu'' - Natalie Ai Kamauu - E
14 - ''Lei Nani'' - Genoa Keawe - Genoa Keawe Sings Luau Hulas
15 - ''Ku'u Pua Lehua'' - Vicki Li and Her Family - Na Mele Ohana
16 - ''Ku'uipo Pua Rose'' - Na Palapalai - Makani 'Oluolu
17 - ''Lani Kau Keha'' - Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole - Kaumakaiwa
18 - ''Mele Ha'i Kupuna'' - Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole - Ha'i Kupuna
19 - ''Ala Pikake'' - Makaha Sons & Friends - Na Pua O Hawai'i
20 - ''Kalama'ula'' - Raiatea Helm - Sweet & Lovely