Weldon Kekauoha - Lei Ho'oheno (HiSessions.com Acoustic Live!)

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
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    Weldon Kekauoha shares his third song called, "Lei Ho'oheno." A very beautiful traditional Hawaiian tune!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 253

  • @chaliceguard4575
    @chaliceguard4575 4 роки тому +44

    [LYRICS]
    E ku’u pili aloha -
    (My dear friend)
    Ku’u lei kau po’ohi wi
    (My lei that adorns my shoulders)
    Onaona i ka ihu
    (Sweet to smell)
    Nohea i ka maka
    (Beautiful to look at)
    Liliko i ka ua kilihune
    (Glistening in the wind-blown spray)
    Kilipohe i ke kanilehua
    (Moistened by the kanilehua* rain)
    Wewelo ke aloha i ka ‘onohi
    (Love streams before my eyes)
    ‘Ume’ume mai ho’i kau
    (Oh, how alluring you are)
    E kahi lei ho’oheno
    (My cherished friend)
    ------
    * = mist that the lehua flower drinks

  • @kathleensteeves488
    @kathleensteeves488 Рік тому +15

    Someone asked me today if I get bored….No I have the mst beautiful souls of music so sweet and lovely my spirit is lifted I’m 72 and asthmatic not out much…….❤❤❤❤❤❤Thankyou boys! Love to you and those you 💕 and god bless you all

    • @ramona9843
      @ramona9843 4 місяці тому

      God Bless you 😇 it is indeed music for the soul Happy Mother's Day ❤

  • @jerrine7677
    @jerrine7677 4 роки тому +29

    This song is so beautiful and the way Weldon Kekauoha sings it is so pure. Makes me love my Hawaii! Mahalo!!!

    • @mailekinimaka6891
      @mailekinimaka6891 4 роки тому +2

      PURE Golden Voice for such a time as this❤️I am learning this on my ukulele right now.

  • @zabrinarere8836
    @zabrinarere8836 6 років тому +37

    How do Hawaiian singers sound so heavenly? 💕

  • @badangdang808
    @badangdang808 6 років тому +20

    This song kept my hopes up during basic training, always kept me in a great mood thank you Weldon

  • @MilianiHulaDance
    @MilianiHulaDance 3 роки тому +13

    Such a wonderful song)) I've never been to Hawaii but when listening to this music I feel like I'm at Hawaii))) mahalo 💕🙂

  • @ladyhawke858
    @ladyhawke858 6 років тому +11

    This piece puts me in a soft place filled with warmth...something like what heaven must feel like. So beautiful on so many levels.

  • @ScottKelll
    @ScottKelll 3 роки тому +43

    I remember when I was first learning Hawaiian and this was the first “real” native Hawaiian song I heard and now I know and love this language and can not only love the song but the lyrics

    • @2011hib
      @2011hib 2 роки тому

      Where did you learn the language and who did you practice with?

    • @2011hib
      @2011hib 2 роки тому +1

      Beautiful voice 😍

    • @ScottKelll
      @ScottKelll 2 роки тому +4

      @@2011hib well I got bored so I did Duolingo for about a year and then my Hawaiian friend taught me the rest and the culture. It was so much fun.

    • @sialiitulutu4136
      @sialiitulutu4136 2 роки тому

      Beautifully said 👏 ❤️

    • @sialiitulutu4136
      @sialiitulutu4136 2 роки тому

      Just amazing 👏 😍 🙌

  • @cucar8363
    @cucar8363 5 років тому +9

    Love that voice. I'm so glad I discovered you. Your voice is so soothing and healing. ❤️❤️ God bless you!

  • @gwenbenevedes166
    @gwenbenevedes166 9 років тому +23

    Aloha Weldon, Jack & Alika, I listen to the joy and purity of this song everyday. Your music lifts my mana above the day to day grind and mediocrity. Mahalo nui loa!

  • @dyminkuhsh2320
    @dyminkuhsh2320 5 років тому +26

    Lei Ho’oheno - Words & Music by Kainani Kahaunaele
    E ku’u pili aloha
    Ku’u lei kau po’ohiwi
    Onaona i ka ihu
    Nohea i ka maka
    Liliko i ka ua kilihune
    Kilipohe i ke kanilehua
    Wewelo ke aloha i ka ‘onohi
    ‘Ume’ume mai ho’i kau
    E kahi lei ho’oheno

  • @Kaila5180
    @Kaila5180 3 роки тому +17

    Such a beautiful melody! 💟 Weldon Kekauoha has one of the most beautiful voices in Hawaii! A pleasure to hear you everytime! 💟

    • @mailekinimaka6136
      @mailekinimaka6136 2 роки тому +2

      Handsomely Heavenly voice born with the Aloha Spirit...

  • @Sweetygirl7
    @Sweetygirl7 8 років тому +11

    I Love this song! Thank you Weldon for the beautiful Mele...."Proud to be Hawaiian" Aloha Ke Akua....

  • @itzJenesus
    @itzJenesus 10 років тому +119

    it's crazy how some people can DISLIKE this song. it's my favorite mele.

  • @russellgomesz131
    @russellgomesz131 7 років тому +5

    a stellar performance... so calming and refreshing... one of my favourites, beautiful melody and voice not forgetting the beautiful guitar artistry. a little night time balm. Congrats may we hear more in the future.

  • @makapa2u
    @makapa2u 4 роки тому +7

    I can listen to this all day long and every day Thanks Weldon and Vance

  • @renatojunior1011
    @renatojunior1011 3 роки тому +8

    Musica suave e relaxante, , sem entender a letra, mas sentindo a melodia maravilhosa, que paz, saudações desde BRASIL.

  • @Bcuzieatiron
    @Bcuzieatiron 10 років тому +34

    I'm still baffled at the guy that plays left handed with his strings flipped. It seems to be working for him somehow.

    • @kevinveracruz9357
      @kevinveracruz9357 6 років тому +1

      Duncan Blair Jimi Hendrix was the same

    • @aeloa2008
      @aeloa2008 6 років тому

      And he plays multiple instruments that way

    • @zigmeisterxiv
      @zigmeisterxiv 3 роки тому

      @@kevinveracruz9357 not correct ... Hendrix strings were traditional, low e toward the head, high e string toward the feet. Albert King did play reversed, however.

    • @MrPonolicious
      @MrPonolicious Рік тому

      Left handed instruments weren’t as easy to find in Hawai’i as it may be today. A lot of the left handed musicians had to adapt and learn to play upside down like this. Kinda funny though because if you hand them a standard left handed instrument, they won’t know how to play it haha. Jack Ofoia (the one in the video) is an extremely talented musician. He plays guitar, ukulele, and bass this way and VERY well.

  • @charleslacaden
    @charleslacaden 7 років тому +5

    If you knew how magical the lyrics are and the kaona behind the lyrics then you know. Sing it Weldon!!!

  • @ladyhawke858
    @ladyhawke858 7 років тому +5

    Just beautiful. Your voices float on a breeze becoming to my home far away.

  • @sidneygonzalez3326
    @sidneygonzalez3326 3 роки тому +5

    Listening to this in the mainland just makes me feel so much closer to home❤️

  • @videoinspectionsplus
    @videoinspectionsplus 5 років тому +3

    Aloha Weldon - I discovered your music on HiSessions and it is so melodic and a beautiful mele! I love to listen to it while I am working. It brings me peace! Mahalo nui loa!

  • @joanmeeks7178
    @joanmeeks7178 5 років тому +4

    I listen here while I work. I do need to learn more of the Hawaiian language so I can understand more of the words. Lovely. Miss home so much.

  • @rocketjim
    @rocketjim 8 років тому +100

    One of my favorite songs. He has a voice as soothing as honey.

  • @reneeseidenkamp3586
    @reneeseidenkamp3586 Рік тому +4

    Just beautiful

  • @SMAKAS1
    @SMAKAS1 8 років тому +13

    Total Bliss!! ..n to the smoOth bass lOvers..the bass line at 3:26 is where its at =))

  • @ElenTuf
    @ElenTuf 6 років тому +4

    I still come back to this song all the time man! Sheeesh! I love it so much 💕

  • @why8013
    @why8013 2 роки тому +2

    私の母が踊っていましたこの曲で。とても落ち着いてる曲で耳が癒される。あなたの歌は素晴らしい

  • @Minimumholloway
    @Minimumholloway 2 роки тому +1

    Notice the crystals he’s wearing

  • @ElenTuf
    @ElenTuf 7 років тому +4

    This is such a beautiful song. Makes me wanna go back to Hawaii.

  • @cinjyn
    @cinjyn 10 років тому +45

    The guy playing left hand guitar, his name is Jack, samoan boy. Beautiful song.

    • @aeloa2008
      @aeloa2008 6 років тому +1

      Jack Ofoia super awesome musician...played with the best

    • @henrymcshane1536
      @henrymcshane1536 5 років тому

      Jack Afoa we grew up playing basketball

  • @88takmic
    @88takmic 7 років тому +1

    In 2017, I happen to watch this exact video on my way home from Hawaii on Hawaiian airlines. Bored with the movies, I decided to listen to Hawaiian music. This is so beautiful and excellent sound. I am totally hooked with this song. I downloaded the guitar codes and almost every day, I listened to it and practice the guitar. Unfortunately, no one tells us the meanings of the lyrics word by word. ...Five years have passed. I just got back from Hawaii to attend my daughter's wedding ceremony! During the lunch time there were Hawaiian guitalists singing.. Sunddenly I heard they were singging in Hawaii language. So, I quickly searched Le ho'oheno lyrics,,,then I asked the guys if I could sing with them for the attraction. I enjoyed so much for this opportunity. I need to brush up my voice and guitar...

  • @ikaikakekauoha2714
    @ikaikakekauoha2714 Місяць тому

    aloha wau keia mele. Aloha ko'u anakala.....he hoa hanau ku'u makuakane , 'a'ole hui ana.....i love this song...aloha to my uncle...this is my dads cousin, i never met.....e kala mai e olelo au li'ili'i. He haumana au 'a'ole kumu

  • @viviennevine5197
    @viviennevine5197 8 років тому +11

    I play this over and over again .... so beautiful ... could go to sleep every night to it.

    • @logophile
      @logophile 7 років тому +1

      Such a beautiful song.

  • @pitaafamasaga1921
    @pitaafamasaga1921 5 років тому +4

    Loved all the Hawaiians songs and artists awesome voices

  • @jnomura1590
    @jnomura1590 5 років тому +4

    Heard this for the first time yesterday. Love it!

  • @808Augie
    @808Augie 9 років тому +10

    One of thee most beautiful heart felt and sung mele i have ever danced. Brings me to tears the love i feel when i dance. In honor of my children and my late grammie. Mahalo for sharing this gift to us Weldon

  • @АлисултанАрсланалиев

    Вещь! Музыканты и любители знают, что это означает!!!👍 Молодцы!!

  • @rvh7641
    @rvh7641 8 місяців тому +1

    If heaven had a voice... Aloha from the Netherlands.

  • @hawaiiannuff-said842
    @hawaiiannuff-said842 8 років тому +36

    HAWAIIANS IN DA HOUSE

  • @malamaponomau
    @malamaponomau 11 років тому +1

    Ini'iniki No! Loved hearing Weldon perform at MACC's recent Ku Mai Ka Hula! Is there a translation into English anywhere that anyone knows about? Mahalo Nui!

  • @MrPixelgrower
    @MrPixelgrower Рік тому +2

    I just noticed the player playing behind the lead singer is playing his guitar with strings upside down! TALENT extraordinaire 💯💯

    • @smoothshredder
      @smoothshredder 11 місяців тому

      That dudes left handed playing it upside down. Most poor kids that wanted to play music but left handed had to play it like that.

    • @hankakah4180
      @hankakah4180 2 місяці тому

      You should look up songs by Kahau'anu Lake Trio. He was left handed as well, and played his 'ukulele upside down, but tuned the same way as a regular 'uke, thereby the strumming and sounds were different but so pleasing.

  • @ItsNumberSeven
    @ItsNumberSeven 6 років тому +5

    One of the smoothest voices

  • @kayleen8037
    @kayleen8037 9 років тому +2

    By far my favorite Hawaiian song! Took me so long to find it

  • @harryhenderson2259
    @harryhenderson2259 2 роки тому

    I dont think any Hawaiian knows about this
    Reaĺ Document is signed by who has just been Conquered"
    starting the moment it became
    U.S.
    TERRITORY ( property)
    Such as Puerto Rico ,Guam& Virgin Islands..

  • @danalorenzo1478
    @danalorenzo1478 Рік тому

    Remembering my Kumu Leialoha Lee from wahiawa Hula studio,,,I am putting a Hula from this song for our Kumu....Mahalo Weldon & Brada's....so Nahenahe.... Aloha

  • @АлисултанАрсланалиев

    Многие песни и композиции живут не долго в душе. Но эти ребята достойны самых высоких наград! Спасибо вам , знайте вы лучшие!!!

  • @rudeboysosh
    @rudeboysosh 7 років тому +9

    ho uncle with the upside down guitar get um

  • @logophile
    @logophile 7 років тому +6

    I am a token haole in a Hawaiian band for the last 10 years. This is this song that that affected me the most over the years, makes me cry, not sure why. So beautiful.

  • @pkicng210
    @pkicng210 9 років тому +8

    Did anyone see the guy playing the black guitar? Notice the orientation of the strings and can play like a bolero tune close to the 12th fret? Wow-that's skill because its against the convention. But the music is soothing.

  • @ukefun1
    @ukefun1 10 років тому +8

    Weldon is the man..he get um lidat awesome

    • @lagaringer
      @lagaringer 10 років тому +1

      One of my favorite songs!

    • @ukefun1
      @ukefun1 10 років тому

      Ues we saw him the other night...he blew everyone else away..his voice is the sweetest

  • @rafav6669
    @rafav6669 5 років тому +1

    Did anyone notice the small man figurine by the speaker? Why is he there? Beautifully crafted sound, brings smile to my heart.

    • @ahcomeon
      @ahcomeon 5 років тому

      For a while the hisessions crew would hide little things around the set to see if people would find them

  • @snookiedavis9407
    @snookiedavis9407 4 роки тому +2

    Love this song, love this man's singing, love the group.

  • @mahinafilms7162
    @mahinafilms7162 5 років тому +1

    Omg this mele is sooo gorgeous. One of my favorite! His voice is 😍 Every time I hear Weldon, I just want to cry. Mahalo for posting HI sessions.

  • @shaselenxhumble4901
    @shaselenxhumble4901 6 років тому +1

    😭 this is my grandpas favorite song I think but we are doing this song for his funeral

  • @pmwong5757
    @pmwong5757 4 роки тому +17

    I listen to this daily - even in June 2020 - Mahalo and God Bless!

  • @hawaii5298
    @hawaii5298 3 роки тому

    Hawaiian lyrics
    E ku'u pili aloha
    Ku'u lei kau po'ohiwi
    Onaona i ka ihu
    Nohea i ka maka
    Liliko i ka ua kilihune
    Kilipohe i ke kanilehua
    Lehua
    E ku'u pili aloha
    Ku'u lei kau po'ohiwi
    Onaona i ka ihu
    Nohea i ka maka
    Liliko i ka ua kilihune
    Kilipohe i ke kanilehua
    Wewelo ke aloha i ka 'onohi
    'Ume'ume mai ho'i kau
    E kahi lei ho'oheno
    E ku'u pili aloha
    Ku'u lei kau po'ohiwi
    Onaona i ka ihu
    Nohea i ka maka
    Liliko i ka ua kilihune
    Kilipohe i ke kanilehua
    Wewelo ke aloha i ka 'onohi
    'Ume'ume mai ho'i kau
    E kahi lei ho'oheno
    E ku'u pili aloha
    Ku'u lei kau po'ohiwi
    Onaona i ka ihu
    Nohea i ka maka
    Liliko i ka ua kilihune
    Kilipohe i ke kanilehua

  • @AloeAntinousAquila55
    @AloeAntinousAquila55 4 роки тому +1

    🎼🎶beautiful morning guarantee 💯💖🐬

  • @stephaniexemalia
    @stephaniexemalia 4 роки тому +2

    such a beautiful song!

  • @napualokelanikamakele5731
    @napualokelanikamakele5731 4 роки тому +1

    I love love love this mele and especially dancing hula to this mele!

  • @alinedarosaalves
    @alinedarosaalves 6 років тому +1

    I love this song. Mahalo Weldon and band for such a beautiful mele! ❤️

  • @wdacay
    @wdacay 10 років тому +6

    sweet! sounds awesome! Love this song.

  • @2dwnjonah229
    @2dwnjonah229 5 років тому

    E ku'u pili aloha
    Ku'u lei kau po'ohiwi
    Onaona i ka ihu
    Nohea i ka maka
    Liliko i ka ua kilihune
    Kilipohe i ke kanilehua
    Lehua
    E ku'u pili aloha
    Ku'u lei kau po'ohiwi
    Onaona i ka ihu
    Nohea i ka maka
    Liliko i ka ua kilihune
    Kilipohe i ke kanilehua
    Wewelo ke aloha i ka ‘onohi
    ‘Ume'ume mai ho'i kau
    E kahi lei ho'oheno
    E ku'u pili aloha
    Ku'u lei kau po'ohiwi
    Onaona i ka ihu
    Nohea i ka maka
    Liliko i ka ua kilihune
    Kilipohe i ke kanilehua
    Wewelo ke aloha i ka ‘onohi
    ‘Ume'ume mai ho'i kau
    E kahi lei ho'oheno
    E ku'u pili aloha
    Ku'u lei kau po'ohiwi
    Onaona i ka ihu
    Nohea i ka maka
    Liliko i ka ua kilihune
    Kilipohe i ke kanilehua

  • @JohnnysAdvice
    @JohnnysAdvice 4 роки тому

    E ku'u pili aloha
    Ku'u lei kau po'ohiwi
    Onaona i ka ihu
    Nohea i ka maka
    Liliko i ka ua kilihune
    Kilipohe i ke kanilehua
    Lehua
    E ku'u pili aloha
    Ku'u lei kau po'ohiwi
    Onaona i ka ihu
    Nohea i ka maka
    Liliko i ka ua kilihune
    Kilipohe i ke kanilehua
    Wewelo ke aloha i ka 'onohi
    'Ume'ume mai ho'i kau
    E kahi lei ho'oheno
    E ku'u pili aloha
    Ku'u lei kau po'ohiwi
    Onaona i ka ihu
    Nohea i ka maka
    Liliko i ka ua kilihune
    Kilipohe i ke kanilehua
    Wewelo ke aloha i ka 'onohi
    'Ume'ume mai ho'i kau
    E kahi lei ho'oheno
    E ku'u pili aloha
    Ku'u lei kau po'ohiwi
    Onaona i ka ihu
    Nohea i ka maka
    Liliko i ka ua kilihune
    Kilipohe i ke kanilehua

  • @iuogafamalaki6558
    @iuogafamalaki6558 5 років тому

    Have know idea what he is sayin but nice soothing relaxing song ALOHA TO WELDON kekauhoa from Utah I used to live In Oahu Hawaii someone comment the lyrics pls aloha to jack Weldon and Alika for making this wonderful and beautiful song aloha for life THANKS BRADDAHS MAHALO

  • @JHallDaBoss
    @JHallDaBoss 2 роки тому +2

    This performance is unreal!!!

  • @中島克己-u4r
    @中島克己-u4r 3 місяці тому +1

    癒やされるね

  • @sasurainami
    @sasurainami 2 роки тому +1

    Very beautiful music😃🥰🌈I love this song😍😍😍

  • @AloeAntinousAquila55
    @AloeAntinousAquila55 4 роки тому +2

    lehua honey for the soul 🎶♥️mahalo 🙏🏾

  • @naomiteves-valdez6812
    @naomiteves-valdez6812 8 років тому +8

    Our favorite song. Ever. The voice, the lyrics, the music. Perfection.

  • @lanakilahawaii7322
    @lanakilahawaii7322 2 роки тому

    This song makes me so proud to be Kanaka Maoli! Mahalo nui to Kainani & Weldon for filling my pu'uwai with so much aloha.

  • @ucyzlady1
    @ucyzlady1 10 років тому +3

    Beautiful! Missing home even more! #Awesome

  • @kuramusume
    @kuramusume 3 роки тому

    This song has a transparent sound and a beautiful melody.
    I liked it so much that I even covered it a few times in my band, which plays mainly jazz.
    It's a favorite among hula dancers, and it's no wonder why!

  • @les95129
    @les95129 2 роки тому

    Aloha Weldon
    What tuning are you and Jack using for this song ?

  • @JosephineGuillermo-jb1mcw
    @JosephineGuillermo-jb1mcw Рік тому

    Im learning sing his/song beautiful makes me cry jm❤

  • @amberkamaka9046
    @amberkamaka9046 7 років тому +1

    A little late but Favorite song! love this now how to dance it?! getting there!!

  • @tedjelke8291
    @tedjelke8291 7 років тому +2

    it's mine, as well, ty! ... favorite mele!

  • @fileminokilicho1292
    @fileminokilicho1292 Рік тому

    I don't have a clue what this song is saying, but I must admit I am touched by these guys. I've never heard someone sing at different levels of notes (if that even means something).

  • @nanahebert7941
    @nanahebert7941 7 років тому

    Can somebody please help me? a few years ago I heard a song on the radio, it was so beautiful but no one I ask seen to have heard it. I don't know the title, but I remember part of the lyrics of that song. it was: Maui smells so good in my dreams, I hear her haunting call......thats all I remember.

  • @chrisroelvert3674
    @chrisroelvert3674 Рік тому +1

    As always: Brilliant

  • @maluhia33
    @maluhia33 7 років тому +1

    Does anyone know the English translation to this beautiful mele?

    • @chimenelong3804
      @chimenelong3804 7 років тому

      Julia Walston www.huapala.org/lei/Lei_Hooheno.html

  • @soneafoa3337
    @soneafoa3337 10 років тому +4

    cheee hooo

  • @donnaaltman4589
    @donnaaltman4589 3 роки тому +1

    oz

  • @valerielee5879
    @valerielee5879 7 років тому +5

    love this mele so much i could cry! IF only i could remember the hula!

  • @boodah808
    @boodah808 6 років тому +1

    Who would dislike this?this is legendary

  • @haruhula
    @haruhula 11 років тому +3

    Love Weldon's voice!

  • @surfinturfer
    @surfinturfer 3 роки тому +3

    Sadly, much of the Aloha has moved to Vegas, but songs like this remind me of the wonderful, rich Hawa'ian culture and the beautiful Hawai'ian people who perpetuate the genuine love of land, sea, and people of this paradise.

  • @lovequilthawaii
    @lovequilthawaii 7 років тому +2

    this mele brings great joy to my heart

  • @louloulanglois9192
    @louloulanglois9192 Рік тому

    Waow Magnifique le coeur battant et les yeux remplies pleins d'étoiles merci 💥👍❤❤❤🎁🙏

  • @lavaluv7920
    @lavaluv7920 4 роки тому +1

    One of my favs songs

  • @エイミーユノスケ
    @エイミーユノスケ 4 роки тому +1

    一番好きな曲です。

  • @DanielA-mp2sk
    @DanielA-mp2sk 4 роки тому +1

    Gorgeous. Just plain gorgeous

  • @KelliSchultzkasiola
    @KelliSchultzkasiola 7 років тому

    I don't understand a word of it, but the melody is very soothing and peaceful.

  • @52MAREVA
    @52MAREVA 2 роки тому

    Maita’i roa Weldon! You know my cousin Lowaina from Mo’orea!😍❤️👏👍🤙

  • @izzydubmusic
    @izzydubmusic 5 років тому +3

    His voice is amazing.

  • @louloulanglois3105
    @louloulanglois3105 3 роки тому +1

    Merci pour ce merveilleux moment ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👍

  • @brendayuen1196
    @brendayuen1196 Рік тому

    Love all the Aloha in your voices! So Special the Magic you share!

  • @nanpop2906
    @nanpop2906 7 місяців тому

    Sounds so beautiful makes my day and I feel like dancing 💃👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🌺💕👍🙋🏻‍♀️

  • @Elliskapu
    @Elliskapu Рік тому +1

    Beautiful song!

  • @PA96704
    @PA96704 3 роки тому

    Hawaiian Airlines fired him for calling in sick to go sing. Can you believe that?