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Sean Tiwanak

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I just loaded the full version of "Lori Baby" to the myspace player. Too bad it reset the play count. Starting from scratch again. Check it out and let me know what you think!If you want to PURCHASE A CD, just go to: http://www.booklineshawaii.com/music/mvh/43300.html OR www.CDBaby.com/seantiwanak2AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON iTUNESAloha everyone!!! Thanks for stopping by. Be sure to say "hi" and leave me a message! PLEASE CHECK OUT MY NEW TRACKS: I just loaded the full version of SOPRANOS THEME -WOKE UP THIS MORNING and a new track - BETTER DAYS. Please check it out. If you want to hear extended verisions of any sample tracks, just go to my website at www.HOMETOME.com or www.SEANTIWANAK.com. There's all kinds of other stuff going on there so please stop by. You can buy the CD there too directly from me, or you can purchase selected tracks on Snocap. Don't forget to look for my CD at BORDERS and other retailers in Hawaii.I've got a bunch of appearances coming up so I hope to see you out on the town! Peace and Love Sean WWW.SEANTIWANAK.COM
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Member Since: 26/10/2006
Band Website: www.seantiwanak.com
Band Members: WOKE UP THIS MORNING - Soprano's Theme Live at First Friday - Kim Taylor Reece Gallery June 2008Mahalo Ron Cameron, Bill Griffin & Kim Bishop

OVER THE RAINBOW - Braddah Iz style - Live at Frist Friday - Kim Taylor Reece Gallery.Music Video ALOHA 'UHANE (Ooh Honey) The first video shot for "Home To Me" Let me know what you think!Studio Band: Steffen Presley - Bass, Keyboards, Hammond B3 Organ Jimmi Patti - Drum Kit Lei Medeiros - Background Vocals Me - Ukulele, Vocals, Native Hawaiian PercussionLive Band Ron Cameron- Bass Lance Motogawa-Keyboards Paul Cariss-Drums Lei Medeiros - Vocals Maile Tiwanak - Ipu drum, Hula Dancing Me - Ukulele, VocalsThanks to all the musicians who support my live performances: Ellsworth Simeona, Ron Cameron, Paul Cariss, Peter Matoon,
LIVE FROM Kauai Music FestivalBETTER DAYS VIDEO: LIVE PERFORMANCE FROM THE KAUAI MUSIC FESTIVAL. August 2007. Feel free to leave a comment. Enjoy! Mahalo JIMMIE LEE LUNDSFORD for the VIDEO!
NEW LIVE VIDEOEMPTY ARMS VIDEO: Sean sings the blues and jams guitar Stevie Ray Vaughn style in an after party jam at the BROTHEL BAR at BLACK POINT. Nick on Drums, Dave ..s. Mahalo CARDEX PHARMA. Mahalo to MAILE for taking the video!ENJOY SOME VIDEOS FROM THE BEACH!VIDEO: THE DEADLIEST CATCH: SANDCRAB EDITION Lehua hunts sandcrabs while Maile and I drink wine by the sunset. Direct from my backyard in Ewa Beach!VIDEO: SEAL BEACH. Check out this seal I found on the beach one morning. You don't see this every day!
Influences: Everybody and everything. While I was writing this record I listened to Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon alot. Here's a list off the top of my head of people who's music influenced me deeply. (In no particular ordrer) Paul Mcartney, John Lennon, Brian May, Freddie Mercury, Eddie Van Halen, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, Cazimero Brothers, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Makaha Sons of Niihau, my family, Sheryl Crow, Gipsy Kings, Kikaida, Rainbow Man, Live, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Gabby Pahinui, Led Zepplin, Kalapana, Cecilio & Kapono, Sarah McLauglan, Janis Joplin, Britney Spears, Soprano's theme, Michael Angelo, Beethoven, Bach and just about every bit of music I've ever listened to.
Sounds Like: WAYNE HARADA CD REVIEW: HONOLULU ADVERTISER April 20, 2007.And newcomer Sean Tiwanak demonstrates the healing power of music with his debut CD."Home To Me" by Sean Tiwanak; Na'io ProductionsGenre: World music.Distinguishing notes: Music has been a therapeutic element in the life of singer-composer Sean Tiwanak, who was challenged with congestive heart failure but found solace and strength in the 18-month process of recording this, his debut CD. Tiwanak sings, strums 'ukulele and delves into traditional Island percussion implements like ipu and 'ili'ili. Thus, this CD is both a celebration of his talent and an inspiration for others with bumps in their road — who may discover the value of music for healing and expression.Tiwanak's originals are simple yet eloquent impressions of the joys of life, in English ("Aloha Uhane — Ooh Honey," "Lori Baby"), in Hawaiian ("A Ke Kai") and in both languages ("Home To Me"). The catchy refrains of "Hula Love/The Tide Is High" could be the key track that captures Tiwanak's zest for life; the medley certainly has commercial appeal with its reggae-lite bounce. Perhaps a line from his liner notations sums it up best: "Welcome to the soundtrack of my life."Our take: Give a listen; everyone loves an underdog success story.Reach Wayne Harada at [email protected]. http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2007/Apr/20/en/FP7 04200313.html
Record Label: Na 'io Productions
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Vote for Kendall Beard on American Idol

Hi everybody,I was watching TV one evening in mid february when American Idol came on.  I had kind of lost interest in the show a couple of seasons ago, so I was half paying attention, when all of a s...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:50:00 GMT

Performing at Unity of Hawaii this Sunday with Elena Martinez

Aloha everyone,   I wanted to invite you all to Unity Church of Hawaii this Sunday morning 10/5.  I'll be performing a couple of songs during the service with Hula accompaniment from Elena M...
Posted by on Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:52:00 GMT

Is it almost First Friday already - KTR Gallery

Aloha everybody, It's almost Friday already.  Whew... where does the time go?  I thought I'd poke my head out of the sand and let you all know that I'll be at Kim Taylor Reece Gallery (downt...
Posted by on Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:14:00 GMT

Artists Unite to fight ALS - Tonight at Kim Taylor Reece gallery 5-8pm

Aloha Everybody, If you're around downtown Honolulu, come check out this charity event.  Lots of "custom Kitties" for sale decorated by local artits and celebrities.  A very special artist, ...
Posted by on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:51:00 GMT

Calendar - Some new dates - better late than never- KTR

Aloha friends, We'll I will be the first to admit that I have not been diligent in publicizing my performance schedule.  Seems like there isn't enough time between producing, performing and doing...
Posted by on Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:56:00 GMT

So whats new? Finding a use for blogs

Aloha Friends, So much has been happening in my life since this year started.  It actually has my head spinning.  There's so much to be excited about and a lot more happening than I can say ...
Posted by on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:43:00 GMT

Beaches

I haven't been blogging much lately.  Sometimes I like my thoughts for myself.   It's not that I haven't had a lot to say.  Just not in the mood to say it.  Here's some person...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Dec 2007 02:20:00 GMT

Sunday Sunset / Shells on the beach (PHOTOS)

It's just too beautiful around here sometimes.  Sunday morning was classic.  Had a beautiful walk and found some great shells on the beach.  Caught  a few waves in the afternoon.  Sunset was marvelous...
Posted by on Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:37:00 GMT

How the Sopranos Theme song (Woke up this morning) helped save me

Aloha everybody, A lot of people have asked me why I recorded the Soprano's Theme song "Woke Up This Morning".  The original track was written and performed by Alabama 3 (A3).  "Th...
Posted by on Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:50:00 GMT

How you know you live Hawaii - list of things in my fridge

Aloha, I was just scrounging around in the kitchen looking for something to nibble on.  I saw the first thing that looked good to me and I took it out and had some.  Then I put the rest back...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Aug 2007 12:15:00 GMT