The Harp Wears A Lei - De Wayne Fulton

 

Un Like No A Like

The Harp Wears A Lei

De Wayne Fulton

Produced in Hawaii by Lewis Amiel & Bill Murata

Engineer: Bob Lang

Cover Photo and Design: Lewis Amiel 

Liner Notes: Dick Howard

Mahalo Records M 3005

From the back cover: For more than a century the haunting music of Hawaii has captured the imagination of the world and has been presented in a multitude of settings, ranging from small instrumental groups to full symphonies. But never has the beauty of island music been so thoroughly developed and uniquely presented than in this exciting album, a great "first" for Mahalo Records.

The 13 melodies presented here comprise the golden favorites of Hawaii, romantic and rhythmic, breathtakingly beautiful.

Though the producers of Mahalo Records have presented many varied albums of island music in the past, they are particularly proud of this LP for it introduces on the label an artist of world renown.

De Wayne Fulton, in 18 short months, has become the most exciting new star to hit the Waikiki entertainment scene in a decade. Appearing in the heart of Waikiki, De Wayne has created an ardent following of islanders who are eager to hear their beloved melodies given new life in the distinctly new and refreshing Fulton style.

De Wayne began his study of the harp in San Francisco in 1948 under the guidance of Kajetan Attl, noted harpist of the San Francisco Symphony. This was followed by a year's work at Juilliard and further study with Edward Vito of the NBC Symphony.

A long held ambition was realized in 1950 when he entered the Academy of Music in Vienna, Austria. He graduated four years later and from there spent two summers at the Mozarteum in Salzburg.

De Wayne's fame grew throughout Europe and he accepted the position of Professor of Harp at the Conservatory of Music in Istanbul, Turkey, and continued in this capacity for three years. During this period he performed as first Harpist with the Istanbul Symphony.

Then came one year as first harpist of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under the famed conductor, Herbert von Karajan.

Numerous concerts and appearances with leading orchestras throughout the continent were followed by a summer of advance study at the Accedemica Chigiana in Siena, Italy, under the Spanish virtuoso, Nicanor Zabaleta. More concerts followed, plus a season at the smart clubs along the Italian Riviera.

In 1958 De Wayne's travels brought him to Hawaii, his present home, where he has performed with the Honolulu Symphony.

His love for the islands is unbounded and is exemplified in his renditions of Hawaii's melodies. It is you doubtful whether this beautiful music has ever been performed with keener insight, touch, style and "heart."

We of Mahalo Records feel that when you hear De Wayne on this LP you will join us in stating flatly that "The Harp Wears A Lei" is definitely "The Album Of The Year."

Beautiful Kahana

Maui Chimes

Ke Kali Nei Au

Waipio

Kawohikukapulani

Makalapua

Kalua

Pua Carnation

Pua Tuberose

Ua Like No A Like

Akaka Falls

Old Plantation

Aloha Oe