[AUDIO] Brother Noland - “Hawaiian Man”
Mountain Apple Company photo
The fine folks from the Mountain Apple Company got in touch earlier this week with an exclusive sample from Brother Noland’s upcoming album, “Hawaiian Man.”
That’s Mr. Conjugacion, above, in one of the MAC studios last November. His last album, the Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winner “Mystical Fish,” was released in 2006.
“This entire album is different than his usual sound,” wrote Mountain Apple’s Mike Pooley in an e-mail. “His back to basics repertoire on ‘Hawaiian Man’ is enhanced by his evolution of style.”
I’ve got to admit that Noland’s music doesn’t rank very high on my iTunes library’s play count, but I respect his fresh as an artist (“Coconut Girl” is still the truth!) and admire his ability to persevere in an industry that’s incredibly difficult to navigate.
He’s like a soul surfer, making the music he wants on his own terms while clearly enjoying the ride.
Check out “Hawaiian Man” after the jump. The album hits stores and iTunes on March 24.
Brother Noland - "Hawaiian Man": ***
Update (2/20/09): I’m not the only one who enjoys Brother Noland’s classic hit, “Coconut Girl.” Just got word this morning that the song will be featured in television coverage of the Oscars on Sunday.
From a press release I received via e-mail:
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FEBRUARY 20, 2009“COCONUT GIRL,” BY BROTHER NOLAND, TO BE FEATURED DURING ACADEMY AWARDS CEREMONY ON SUNDAY
HONOLULU – The Mountain Apple Company is thrilled to announce that the song, “Coconut Girl,” by local icon and musical innovator, Brother Noland, will be featured in a Yearbook look at the Best Comedy Films of 2008 during the broadcast of the 81st Annual Academy Awards show on Sunday, February 22. The quintessential island jam was prominently featured in Sony Pictures blockbuster hit, “Pineapple Express,” released in August of 2008.
“My musical life continues to be an evolving journey. This is one of the most exciting paths that Coconut Girl has taken,” says Brother Noland.
