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Born of German-Hawaiian ancestry, David was brought up in a musical family and continued on with his musical education at the Kamehameha Schools. A member of the Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, and Concert Glee Club, David traveled the world as part of the HVB Promotion Team.
Upon graduating from High School, David attended UH Manoa and started working as a professional musician in Waikiki. He has never looked back and has performed with most of Hawaii's elite entertainers.
Currently he is involved with producing his own musical journeys and helping friends realize theirs.
Résumé
PROFILE
I am a producer / arranger / engineer / keyboard player who has been involved in the recording industry in Hawaii since the early 80's. One of the first in Hawai‘i to use computers to enhance music production, I have always tried to keep myself on the cutting edge of technology.
EXPERIENCE
Owner-Tiki Records
Tiki Records is committed to producing quality native Hawaiian music with a contemporary flavor.
http://www.tiki-records.com
Musical Director
• Don Ho Show 1995-1997
• Loyal Garner 1978-1982
• Melinda Caroll (Girl Scout Music) 1983-Present
• Frank De Lima 1994-Present
• ‘Ohi’a Productions Resident Arranger 1995-Present
Arranger
I have been arranging since the 70’s. Currently I arrange and program songs for artists such as Frank De Lima, Johnson Enos, Roslyn Catracchia, Melinda Caroll and others.
Recording
It seems that I have been in a recording studio for most of my adult life. I have produced, programmed, or played on hundreds of CD projects here in Hawaii. For a full discography visit: http://david.kauahikaua.com
Tiki Records is committed to producing quality native Hawaiian music with a contemporary flavor.
http://www.tiki-records.com
Musical Director
• Don Ho Show 1995-1997
• Loyal Garner 1978-1982
• Melinda Caroll (Girl Scout Music) 1983-Present
• Frank De Lima 1994-Present
• ‘Ohi’a Productions Resident Arranger 1995-Present
Arranger
I have been arranging since the 70’s. Currently I arrange and program songs for artists such as Frank De Lima, Johnson Enos, Roslyn Catracchia, Melinda Caroll and others.
Recording
It seems that I have been in a recording studio for most of my adult life. I have produced, programmed, or played on hundreds of CD projects here in Hawaii. For a full discography visit: http://david.kauahikaua.com
EDUCATION
• University of Hawaii,Manoa
• Kamehameha Schools (a high school for children of Hawaiian descent)
• Kamehameha Schools (a high school for children of Hawaiian descent)
SKILLS
• Record and program music using computers, synthesizers and live instruments.
• Synthesizer programming and playing
• Piano player
• Sound design
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects; can shift to cover a multitude of positions as needed.
• Detail oriented person with organizational abilities; able to oversee project from concept to finished product.
• Able to work within budget guidelines
• Synthesizer programming and playing
• Piano player
• Sound design
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects; can shift to cover a multitude of positions as needed.
• Detail oriented person with organizational abilities; able to oversee project from concept to finished product.
• Able to work within budget guidelines
AWARDS
• Outstanding Arranger - First Hawaiian Music Festival
• Frank P. Kernohan Award - Award recipients are "Kamehameha graduates who have contributed to the perpetuation and advancement of Hawaiian music and/or have been an integral part of the Hawaiian entertainment industry.
• Frank P. Kernohan Award - Award recipients are "Kamehameha graduates who have contributed to the perpetuation and advancement of Hawaiian music and/or have been an integral part of the Hawaiian entertainment industry.
Services
Song Programming
Vocal Arrangements
Growing up in Hawaiʻi you canʻt escape the choral singing and harmonies that dominate music here in Hawaiʻi.
Learn To Liveby Marco Catracchia
Learn To Liveby Marco Catracchia
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Orchestral Arrangements
The most exciting type of arranging is orchestral arranging. There are no bounds. There are so many instruments that anything is possible.
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Discography
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Music
AmericaArtist / Arranger / Programmer / Engineer
I did this arrangement for somebody, I can't remember who, in the 90's I think. I just updated it in 2011 and turned it into a piano solo.
I did this arrangement for somebody, I can't remember who, in the 90's I think. I just updated it in 2011 and turned it into a piano solo.
Hula Leʻaleʻa MakouArtist / Arranger / Programmer / Engineer
Here is a song that was written in 2010 by Keliʻi Tauʻā and myself for a hula CD that Ken Makuakane was doing. This is the demo that we did.
Here is a song that was written in 2010 by Keliʻi Tauʻā and myself for a hula CD that Ken Makuakane was doing. This is the demo that we did.
CelebrateArranger / Programmer / Engineer
Here is a song from 2009 that Roslyn Catracchia wrote for the Dentist ADA convention that was in town. It was a major production with the Polynesian Cultural Center. This is part of the finale.
Here is a song from 2009 that Roslyn Catracchia wrote for the Dentist ADA convention that was in town. It was a major production with the Polynesian Cultural Center. This is part of the finale.
Can, No CanArtist / Composer / Programmer / Engineer
In 2008 I was approached by Marlene Booth to score a documentary that she and Kanalu Young were working on about pidgin english. This is the opening song from "Pidgin: The Voice of Hawaiʻi"
In 2008 I was approached by Marlene Booth to score a documentary that she and Kanalu Young were working on about pidgin english. This is the opening song from "Pidgin: The Voice of Hawaiʻi"
Ha'iku RainbowArtist / Arranger / Programmer / Engineer
This song is from "Cloud Warriors", a CD by Keliʻi Tauʻā and myself. This is the lead cut and speaks of the beautiful silver-grayish night rainbow that appears during the twilight hours in upcountry Maui.
This song is from "Cloud Warriors", a CD by Keliʻi Tauʻā and myself. This is the lead cut and speaks of the beautiful silver-grayish night rainbow that appears during the twilight hours in upcountry Maui.
Hawai'i PonoīArranger
In 1997 I arranged this song for Disguyz to sing at the Pro Bowl. Itʻs a 5 part a capella version. It went over really well and the guys kept singing it. This recording is off of their album "Believe In Us".
In 1997 I arranged this song for Disguyz to sing at the Pro Bowl. Itʻs a 5 part a capella version. It went over really well and the guys kept singing it. This recording is off of their album "Believe In Us".
PeleArranger / Programmer
In 1994 Loyal Garner released an album entitled "I Shall Sing". "Pele" was one of the songs on that album. It is a great example of the melding of ancient and contemporary themes. Loyalʻs sister Alicia Smith is chanting beneath the driving beat.
In 1994 Loyal Garner released an album entitled "I Shall Sing". "Pele" was one of the songs on that album. It is a great example of the melding of ancient and contemporary themes. Loyalʻs sister Alicia Smith is chanting beneath the driving beat.
Once In A WhileArranger / Programmer / Engineer
In 2004 First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu put on a musical written by Roslyn Catracchia and Jeannie Edwards entitled "Noah". I arranged and programmed all the songs for the show. This is a song that is sung by the lead character Rosemary played by Kauʻionalani Mead.
In 2004 First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu put on a musical written by Roslyn Catracchia and Jeannie Edwards entitled "Noah". I arranged and programmed all the songs for the show. This is a song that is sung by the lead character Rosemary played by Kauʻionalani Mead.
Christmas In ParadiseArranger / Programmer / Engineer
2005 brought the "Christmas Gift of Aloha." A production by ʻOhiʻa Productions at Ala Moanaʻs Center Stage during the Christmas shopping season. Here is one of the songs off of the cast CD featuring Brian Yamasaki.
2005 brought the "Christmas Gift of Aloha." A production by ʻOhiʻa Productions at Ala Moanaʻs Center Stage during the Christmas shopping season. Here is one of the songs off of the cast CD featuring Brian Yamasaki.
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