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Contents Introduction A collection of easy listening masterpieces played by Rene Paulo, a leading pianist from Hawaii! "The songs included in this album are all well-known, world-renowned standard songs such as 'Danny Boy,' 'Begin the Beguine,' and 'The Queen of Sheba.' Each song is complete and has a beautiful melody. These are melodies known to everyone. So, instead of destroying or altering them, I thought I would be faithful to the original melodies. I wanted to play the beautiful melodies as honestly as possible." This latest work from Rene Paulo, who turns 88 this year (born June 28, 1930), is a collection of easy listening masterpieces. From 26 songs selected by music journalist Kei Miyamoto, who wanted Rene Paulo to play them, 23 songs were narrowed down and recorded. Ultimately, 18 songs were selected. All of the included songs are easy listening masterpieces that have been loved for a long time. The recording took place on April 14, 15, 16, and 17, 2018, at Rendezvous Recording in Honolulu. The arrangements and piano melodies of this work are unmistakably Ren? Paulo's, sweet and romantic, bringing a blissful moment as pleasant as a Hawaiian breeze. "I'm 88 years old, I'm quite old now. But I still play the piano every day. I'll probably keep playing the piano every day as long as my hands and fingers can move," Ren? Paulo said after finishing the recording. Track Listing 1 The Breeze and I Based on the piano suite "Andalusia" composed in 1928 by the great Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona. 2 Harbor Lights A work by Jimmy Kennedy (lyrics) and Hugh Williams (music) from 1937. 3. Sail Along, Silv'ry Moon - A 1937 song by Harry Tobias (lyrics) and Percy Wenrich (music). 4. Danny Boy - The original song has been sung in Ireland since the mid-19th century. 5. Harlem Nocturne - Composed in 1940 by trombonist Earl Hagen. 6. Stranger on the Shore - Composed in 1961 by British clarinetist Acker Bilk. 7. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes - A number performed in the musical "Roberta," which premiered in 1933. 8. Greensleeves - A traditional song that has been sung in England since the 16th century. 9. Ebb Tide - Composed in 1953 by harpist Robert Maxwell. 10 Green Eyes (1929) Composed by Cuban pianist Nilo Menendez. 11 Charmaine (1913) Written by Hungarians Ly? Polak (lyrics) and Erno Lap? (music). 12 Petite Fleur (1952) Composed by soprano saxophonist Sidney Bechet. 13 Canadian Sunset (1956) Composed by pianist Eddie Haywood. 14 Poinciana (1936) Composed by Nat Simon. 15 La Reine de Saba (1967) Composed by French singer-songwriter Michel Laurent. 16 Maria Elena (1932) Composed by Mexican Lorenzo Barcelata. 17 Begin the Beguine A piece composed by Cole Porter and performed in the 1935 musical "Jubilee". 18 Estrellita Composed in 1914 by Mexican Manuel Ponce. Media Reviews and Others A collection of love sounds (easy listening) beautifully and romantically played by Rene Paulo. This album contains only timeless love sounds (easy listening) masterpieces that never fade with time. The beautiful and romantic piano melodies are unique to Rene Paulo, who was born and raised in Hawaii, and this is truly a blissful album that makes you feel the gentle Hawaiian breeze. (C)RS
