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Musical Links Investigation
Polynesian Folk vs Bruno Mars
Access Code: gzj128
“Polynesia”
● poly= many, nesia= island (greek)● Made up of over 1000 islands
scattered across the southern and central pacific ocean
● Inhabitants are called Polynesians● Population: 691,565 (not including
Hawaii)● About 118,000 square miles of land ● New Zealand, Easter Island, Hawaii
are the three corners
Polynesian triangle
Cont.
Most backed up theory:expansion out
of Taiwan between 3000-1000 BCE
through the Philippines, Indonesia,
and New Guinea, then reaching
Polynesian islands by 900 BCE
As a result, sailing and navigation
are key to polynesian culture
Where’d they come from?
Cont.
● Previously consisted of a number of different polytheistic beliefs
● Christianity became the main religion after European colonization
● Many mythologies still incorporated today
What about religion?
Volcano Goddess: Pele
Cont.
What language do they speak?
● Each island has its own individual language, still similar
● Stem from Austronesian languages
● Many languages are unfortunately dying out
Instruments
Steel Guitar
● Played horizontally● Strings plucked with one hand● Other hand changes pitch● Slide technique done with steel bar
Ukuleles
Tahitian Ukulele
Traditional ukulele
8 strings tuned:GG,CC,EE,AA
C and E strings tuned an octave up from traditional
4 strings tuned:G,C,E,A
-Soprano-Concert-Tenor-Baritone
Rhythm Instruments
Ipu hekeIpu heke ‘ole
Made from gourds in HawaiiAssociated with growth and the circle of life
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Rhythm Instruments Cont.
‘Uli’Uli Pu’iliHigher pitched and shakier sound
Contribute to rhythm
Held by dancers
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Dances
Haka
Developed by the Maori people of New Zealand
Initially considered war dances
Also considered “celebrations of life”
Performed by group; vigorous yet rhythmical foot stamping and shouting
Hawaiian Hula
Each movement has a meaning
Tells a story
Is usually slow, fluid, and peaceful like the ocean
Accompanied by oli (chant) or mele (music), as well as the instruments mentioned before
Tahitian Hula
Movements have meaning
Generally faster than Hawaiian
Incorporates more instruments than Hawaiian
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Poi
Involves swinging of tethered weights in rhythmic and geometric patterns
Originates in New Zealand
Poi can be made from different objects and have different effects
Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
Brief Life Summary● Born in Honolulu on May 20, 1959● Died in Honolulu on June 26, 1997● Was musically influenced by his
Uncle, a famous Hawaiian musician named Moe Keale
● Studied at the University of Hawaii at Hilo
● Was part of the Hawaiian Music Renaissance
Prominent Works
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” was his breakthrough song, along with his Facing Future Album
Notable songs include “White Sandy Beach”, “Maui Hawaiian Sup’pa Man”, and “Kaulana Kawaihae”
Henehene Kou Aka
In the key of C
In simple common time
Is about the appreciation of someone special
Commonly played on guitar and uke
https://youtu.be/4IRTkJUlIcE
Bruno Mars
Early Life
● Born Oct. 8, 1985 in Honolulu Hawaii
● Birth name: Peter Gene Hernandez● Father was a half Puerto Rican/
half Jewish rock and roll musician while his Mother was a Filipino and Spanish singer and dancer
● Joined family band at age four as an Elvis and Michael Jackson impersonator
Education/Studies
● Raised around music; was a performer from a young age
● Graduated from President Theodore Roosevelt High School
● Moved to LA in 2003 (struggled a bit)
● Met up with Atlantic Records in 2006 but didn’t sign until 2009
● Wrote music for people like Sean Kingston, Flo Rida, and Adam Levine in the meantime
Prominent Works
Albums that became top 100 on the Billboards:
Doo-Wops and Hooligans
Unorthodox Jukebox
24K Magic
Became famous off of single, “Just the Way You Are”
Count On Me
In the key of C
In common/simple time
Is about how he will always have the back of a certain someone (not specified)
Commonly played on guitar or uke
https://youtu.be/hN5WMvtzaD8
Secondary Link
The structure:
Written in common time
In the key of C
https://youtu.be/hN5WMvtzaD8 https://youtu.be/4IRTkJUlIcE
Primary Link
Both emphasize the idea of togetherness and being there for others; called “Kokua” in Hawaiian
Commonly played with a guitar or a ukulele
Works Cited http://www.languagesgulper.com/eng/Austronesian.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poi_(performance_art)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruno_Mars
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/396035360957838704/
https://christopher-j.net/henehene-kou-aka-chords-and-lyrics/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Kamakawiwoʻole
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxFSHJR795M
https://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/se/ID_No/183206/Product.aspx
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/228979962289516772/
https://www.music-theory-for-musicians.com/time-signatures.html
https://www.alohaoutlet.com/shops/108/en/itemdetail.aspx?iid=4655
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polynesia
https://www.everyculture.com/wc/Mauritania-to-Nigeria/Polynesians.html