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The group Pali and Danny Couch both use the same sound
engineer Mr. Pierre Grill. Pali wrote to tell
me it seems as if one
night very late at the studio Pierre
brought them into my site and they have been frequent visitors since. Pretty
special huh? Pali said to me about Fanaddicts "what an awesome, awesome site!!!." I'm
truly flattered and honored!
Pali
Also featured on our Studio Slideshow Page
Sunday, March 13, 2005
ISLAND SOUNDS
Pianist creates mood music, Hawaiian style
By
Wayne Harada
Hot
for Hawaiian love songs for those quiet evenings of romance?
"KE ALOHA" by Pierre Grill; RVR Records
• Genre: Piano solos of Hawaiian love songs.
• Distinguishing notes: Frenchman Pierre Grill, a long-time Hawai'i resident and recording industry beacon, brings a tender touch to 14 Island songs of varying vintages, each one like a pearl on a necklace. Grill, normally an engineer for a host of local recording projects, periodically takes a front-and-center bow; this is his second solo piano endeavor and his relaxed, classicist stature brings quiet dignity and beaucoup amour to the limelight. His roster of favorites include hits such as "E Ku'u Home O Kahalu'u," "E Ku'u Morning Dew," "Pua 'Olena" and "Hawaiian Lullaby," and oldies such as "E Ku'u Sweetie, "Pua Lili Lehua," "Pua Carnation" and "Ho'onanea." The simple arrangements bring out the solitude and warmth of a romantic moment in time; Grill's piano stylings are just the thing for a cozy evening of calm and cuddling.
GUEST APPEARANCE by Pierre Grill - String Arrangement, Keyboards, Percussion
Producer: Pali T.W. Ka'aihue
Engineers:Pierre Grill & Pali T.W. Ka'aihue
Mastering: Pierre Grill & PALI
String Arrangement: Pierre Grill
Recording: Pierre Grill – Rendezvous Studios
• The outlook: As zee French say, c'est magnifique!
• Our take: This is mood music at its best.
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LISTEN "Pua 'Olena" by Pierre Grill. |
Ke Aloha Nominated for Adult Contemporary Album of the Year 2nd Place:
Ke Aloha / Pierre Grill
World Music
Album of the Year
Winner: Special Moments with Emile Simon / Pierre Grill & L'Escargot
LISTEN
Pierre Grill RVR
Pierre Grill approaches familiar Hawaiian melodies from an unusual perspective with his second album of solo acoustic piano stylings. He cuts no corners with his choice of keyboards, using a 9-foot Bösendorfer on some selections and a 6-foot, 4-inch Pleyet on the others. Nothing electronic here! Pierre Grill, left, congratulated Danny Kaleikini
Grill's beautiful arrangements get inside familiar tunes, taking them through uncharted territory, before returning to the recognizable melodic signatures of "E Ku'u Morning Dew," "Ku'u Home O Kahalu'u" and "Pua 'Olena." They evoke the links between Hawaiian music and the Western classical traditions that go back well more than a century. The songs also provide a soothing musical antidote to the stress of modern life.
THE ULTIMATE COMPLIMENT: Keith & Carmen Haugen usually promote their own recordings between sets at the Pacific Beach Hotel, but Keith is so impressed with Pierre Grill's new album, "Ke Aloha: Hawaiian Love Songs," that he is playing it during the duo's breaks instead...Pierre Grill: Hawai'i based Award winning producer of local talents, is not new to the Instrumental Music world. With Brad White on Pan flute and various wood winds, they have released on Sugo Records four very successful instrumental albums Voyage, Isle of Dreams, Winter's Journey, First Light.
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Pua Lili
(Pierre Grill)
RVR Records the release of Pua Lilia, the debut recording
by Pierre Grill, noted Hawaii producer and recording engineer. Pierre moved to
Hawai`i from Marseille, France 22 years ago and since then has produced many
successful local artists at Rendez-Vous Recording, his studio tucked away in
Manoa Valley. With his training in classical music and jazz, and his love for
the Islands, Pierre turned his attention to Hawai`i's music and recently made
time to sit down at his piano and complete this beautiful recording of 13
favorite Hawaiian melodies. The last selection, "Hawai`i Aloha," features the
Luna String Quartet, made up of students from Punahou School. The attractive
packaging makes the album perfect for gift-giving. This CD featuring some of the
islands' most beloved Hawaiian songs.
http://www.mele.com/v3/info/2524.htm
3rd Annual HMA Winner: New Age
Album: "Whale Cry of the Ocean" by Pierre Grill & Lisa Leung
from Pierre Grill (Piano and Synthesizers)
with Lisa Leung (Violin) on RVR Records. Authentic Pacific Humpback Whale Songs
recorded by the Pacific Whale Foundation (Maui) are backed by original
arrangements, compositions and improvisations. This inspired, often spontaneous
music is a perfect accompaniment for meditation or general relaxation.
Hawaii
Musicians Join Melodies With Whale Songs and Win Hawaii Music Award
Pacific Whale Foundation, 300 Maalaea Drive, Wailuku (Maalaea), HI 96793.
Maui line: 808-249-8390
Toll-free line: 1-800-942-5311
- The beautifully composed "Whale Cry of the
Ocean" CD was the recipient of the 1999 Hawaii Music Award for the Best New Age
Album, with the accolades going to Hawaii pianist Pierre Grill and violinist
Lisa Leung -- and some endangered humpback whales of the North Pacific.
Authentic Pacific Humpback Whale Songs recorded by the Pacific Whale Foundation
(Maui) are backed by original arrangements, compositions and improvisations."The
whale is the featured performer, just like any singer," reads the liner notes of
"Whale Cry of the Ocean". Throughout the CD, the haunting, unforgettable songs
of humpback whales are mixed with richly textured piano, synthesizer and violin
compositions, giving the whale songs added dimension and emotion.
"Gypsy Song" mixes a traditional Rom (Gypsy) tune with what sounds like a
longing tone in a humpback whale's song. Grill and Leung say that the gypsy tune
was fitting accompaniment for a migrating humpback whale, an ocean wayfarer
recorded in the Whitsunday Islands of Australia. "Chimes" builds on a simple
theme provided by a whale, which is echoed in handpicked piano strings.
The sounds of the whales were recorded by the Pacific Whale Foundation in
Hawaii, Australia and Alaska. They include the plaintive songs of males seeking
their female counterparts during the winter breeding season in Hawaii. These
songs, which include repeated themes, phrases and patterns, are sung by males
who suspend themselves head down, about 50 to 75 feet beneath the surface of the
water.
While singing, the male whale is motionless, as if in a trance, except for the
slow movement of its pectoral fins forward and back. All males in Hawaii sing
the same song, with the song evolving during the winter mating season. It is not
known why they sing. Researchers theorize it may be to attract females, to
incite other males in competition, or to advertise the strength and virility of
the singer.
Grill and Leung are devoting a portion of the sales of their albums to the
Pacific Whale Foundation's work of saving whales and their ocean habitats
through research, public education and marine conservation. You may purchase
"Whale Cry of the Ocean" at the Pacific Whale Foundation's Stores and Marine
Resource Centers, at 143 Dickenson St., Lahaina, or at the Kealia Beach Plaza,
101 N. Kihei Road, Kihei. You can also order your copy by phone by calling
1-800-942-5311. The cost is $16.95 plus shipping and handling.
Isle of Dreams is the encore to
Brad White and Pierre Grill's tremendously successful debut release, "Voyage."
Sail along with these two original musicians as they mesmerize you with swirling
pan flute melodies, sparkling piano and lush orchestration. Close your eyes and
lose yourself in this tropical setting with exotic sounds, floral scents and
exotic breezes. You'll create your own Isle of Dreams.
'98 Hoku Nominations for Anthology 1. Shower of Hits
II, Willie K Willie K and Pierre Grill, Producers
"Outside the Circle" by
singer-songwriter Mark Coleman best country album in 7th Hawaii Music
Awards 04 country, rock, blues, even a little Hawaii-influenced
reggae. Pierre Grill on piano and accordion.
Winter's Journey Christmas
carols from around the world performed by pan flutist Brad White and pianist
Pierre Grill.
As soon as their debut title, Voyage, was finished, White/Grill duo went right to work on their vision of a truly contemporary Christmas recording. Winter's Journey features the refreshing instrumentation these gifted songwriters have defined: beautiful warm piano, exotic pan flutes and light orchestration. It's a pleasing way to enjoy the new sounds of the holidays.
http://www.mp3.com/albums/162361/summary.html
From South America to the
South of France, from the rustic to the sublime, the glorious songs and carols
of Christmas all share a common bond of celebration. Hand-crafted wooden flutes
including pan pipes, recorders, and penny whistles, plus grand piano,
synthesizers and Renaissance reed instruments create a joyful celebration of the
Christmas sound.
Christmas Angels
collection of holiday favorites compiled from their best-selling recordings. The
featured artists demonstrate unparalleled musicianship and style in their
classical and modern interpretations of Christmas favorites Canon In D Major
Brad White And Pierre Grill
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Brad White And Pierre
Grill
This
CD is considered by some people to be one of the best recordings ever made.
You'll appreciate the skill and artistry of the performance
"Christmas Together -
Sharing The Joys Of The Holidays" - Audio CD
Il Est Ne -
Performed by: Pierre Grill and Brad White
Sugo Records Pierre
Grill First Light
White, Brad & Pierre Grill Voyage captivating tones of wooden flutes, panpipes and piano, create some of the world's most beautiful and alluring sounds Voyage, Sugo Records, Brad White, Pierre Grill, Voyage, Indie Music, New Age, Dance & DJ, Classical,
Pierre Grill: Hawai'i based Award winning producer of local talents, is not new to the Instrumental Music world. With Brad White on Pan flute and various wood winds, they have released on Sugo Records four very successful instrumental albums Voyage, Isle of Dreams, Winter's Journey, First Light Listen to a special 10 minute live performance demo
Brad White & Pierre
Grill Voyage II: Echoes Of Paradise
Brad White, panpipes/quena/recorders/etc.; Pierre Grill, piano/sythesizers
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| An Acoustic Christmas | Brad White | Stevan Pasero, guitar; Michael Ludwig, violin; Anna Maria Mendieta, harp; Brad White, panflutes/flutes; Nina Postolovskaya, piano; Paul Haslem, hammered dulcimer; Christopher Bock, percussion | Sugo Music |
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| Isle of Dreams | Brad White | Brad White, panpipes/quena/recorders/etc.; Pierre Grill, piano/sythesizers | Sugo Music |
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| Voyage | Brad White | Brad White, panflutes/recorders/ocarina/Gemshorn/one-handed medieval pipe and tabor/bamboo flute; Pierre Grill, piano/sythesizer/midi sequenzer and others | Suga Music |
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| Voyage II - Echoes of the Paradise | Brad White | Brad White, panpipes/quena/recorders/etc.; Pierre Grill, piano/sythesizers | Sugo Music |
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| Winters Journey | Brad White | Brad White, panflutes/recorders/ocarina/Gemshorn/one-handed medieval pipe and tabor/bamboo flute; Pierre Grill, piano/sythesizer/midi sequenzer; Robert Delatorre, percussion; Aileen Sander Grill, vocals | Sugo Music |
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Session with Hammond Organ Pierre Grill and the All Bluse Jazz BAnd JAM SESSION: A Blues Jam Session at Rendez-Vous Recording on Oct 7th, 2002. Pierre Grill and the All Blues Jazz Band featuring: Jan Jeffries on Congas and Vocals, Ernie Provencher on Electric Bass, Shawn Ishimoto on Electric Guitar, Pierre Grill on Hammond Organ. |
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Improvisation Piano, Bass, Flute A totally free improvisational album
featuring: Sulubika on FluteErnie Provencher on Acoustic BassPierre Grill on Acoustic Piano The result of this spontaneous creative project happens to be my favorite personal CD ... Listen to the constant "changes" going on through the process: Looking for an idea - Developing it - Dropping it, Time for a new one! |
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| Music for Two |
Pierre Grill and Ernie Provencher Jazz Standards |
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"Music for
Two," by Pierre Grill and Ernie Provencher: Pianist Pierre Grill and bassist
Ernie Provencher collaborate on a joyful session that moves from jazz to pop and
a little soul.The session was recorded without rehearsal, in one take, to tap
the spontaneity and the give-and-take of a live performance. BYO applause.The
selections serve the duo well, eliciting colorful and confident
performances.It's more about artistry than commerce as they swim through a sea
of instrumentals, some with jazz origins ("A Night in Tunisia," "Cantaloupe
Island," "Equinox"), one with soul roots ("Mercy, Mercy, Mercy"), a couple with
blues-pop foundations ("There Will Never Be Another You," "What Is This Thing
Called Love?"). A kinder, gentler combo would be hard to find.
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"Mercy, Mercy, Mercy" by Pierre Grill & Ernie Provencher. |
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David "Kawika" Kahiapo has been known for years as one of the great
"side-men" in contemporary Hawaiian music. His gutar artistry and vocals
have adorned the recordings and live performances of such artists as
Na Leo Pilimehana, Jesse Rivera, Palani Vaughan,
Chucky Boy Chock, 'Eha, Kekolu, and more. His father
Samuel provided a firm musical foundation for young Kawika, and early family
gatherings provided the opportunity to play with the legendary Gabby
"Pops" Pahinui, something few musicians his age can boast.
Kawika released his debut solo CD, entitled ’Alana in 1996. It featured guest appearances by friends Lehua Kalima (of Na Leo Pilimehana), Jesse Rivera, Chinky Mahoe and Kelly Boy Delima. Of the CDs 12 cuts, 10 are original compositions, and Kawika has recorded innovative, contemporary arrangements of two Hawaiian standards - 'Opihi Moemoe and Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua. In 1999 he teamed up with Del Beazley and Dwight Kana’e to form 3D. And he has just released his second solo recording, One Heart, One Voice.
’Alana by Kawika Kahiapo 1996 says "to Pierro Grill, I send "Da Kine, Big
Mahalo, la dat!" It was a great pleasure to work with a master such as
yourself." Alana is a celebration of love, family, religious faith and
Hawaiian heritage. David is joined by friends Jesse Rivera, Kelly Boy DeLima,
Chinky Mahoe, Lehua Kalima and Pierre Grill. In Kawika's own words, "Alana
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This musical group recreates....with
humor and love....the Hawaii of the thirties and the forties "Wiki Waki Woo performs fun and upbeat tunes that will
surely put a smile on your face. Filled with wonderful tunes, great singing, and
just all around great vibes, Souvenirs is turly a souvenir album. Filled with
new hits as well as tracks from two previous albums, this massive CD is a
must."Trumpet, Keyboards, Drums...Pierre Grill
More Back up Vocals...Mihana Souza, Aima Mc Manus, Mele Sax-Barnett
2000-01 Analog Recording Engineer/Mixer...Mordecai Ben Hershel, in Kailua, HI
2001 Digital Recording, Analog Transfer & Effects Engineer... Lizbeth Smith, in
Hawaii Kai, HI
2001 Analog Transfer to Digital & Mastering Engineer, Pierre Grill at
Rendez-Vous Recording
1986-87 Recording/Mixing Engineer... Pierre Grill at Rendez-vous , in Honolulu
HI
Lanikai Blues
Kapena’s Christian album, "The Solid Rock," is a long awaited collection of spirit filled music that will inspire you. Pierre Grill Keyboards, Engineer
Brad White / Pierre Grill 'Lli 'Lli
Brad White / Pierre Grill African Sunset
Brad White / Pierre Grill Aranjuez
Brad White / Pierre Grill Chanson
Brad White / Pierre Grill Machu Picchu
Brad White / Pierre Grill Matsuri
Brad White / Pierre Grill Night In Morocco
Brad White / Pierre Grill Rainforest
Brad White / Pierre Grill Santa Espina
Brad White / Pierre Grill The Porcelain Doll
Brad White / Pierre Grill Voyage
We Are Who We Are From Resistance to Affirmation Video: Music by
Leo Anderson Akana & Pierre Grill; Royal Hawaiian Band
Kalapana - May 4, 1990 Close-up nighttime views of glowing lava flows which covered Kalapana village on the island of Hawai'i in 1990 are set to music in this hauntingly beautiful meditation on Pele, the Goddess of fire and volcanoes. Featuring music composed by Pierre Grill of Rendez-vous Recording.
Kumo Hula 1 "Na Kumu Hula:
Songs from the Source Volume 1" 1997
Na
Kumu Hula 2: Songs from the Source,
Volume 2 (1999)
Winner
of the 2000 Hoku for Compilation Album of the Year.
These albums gather together both
mele and oli from many well-known and respected kumu hula, including Kaha`i
Topolinski, Manu Boyd, Keali`i Reichel, Al Barcarse, Uluwehi Guerrero, and
Blaine Kia. The tracks are all recorded especially for these releases, and come
well-annotated with their full Hawaiian text, basic English translation, and
linernotes from the kumu themselves for each recording.
DELL-FIN POAHA, the lovely and talented Miss Hawaii of 1950 who won
the beauty title during her Roosevelt senior year, has released a CD, "Heart to
Heart." Dell-Fin plays piano, uke and drums and sings on the CD. Technology has
made it possible for her to sing five-part harmony on the songs. Dell-Fin
lays out a mixed bag of tunes, including Hawaiian, hapa-haole, Korean, Filipino,
Japanese and even sings "Your Cheating Heart" in Chinese, by golly. Pierre
Grill is on synthesizer.
Kit Samson's Somewhere in Time Recorded at : Pierre Grill's Rendezvous
Recording
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All songs arranged by: Kit Samson
Additional strings and reeds: Kit Samson and Pierre Grill
Greg & Junko MacDonald Merry Christmas
Holiday Music on Steel Drums,
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Pierre Grill at Rende-Vous Recordings, Honolulu,
HI
3D (Hawaiian) 1998 Additional personnel: Pierre Grill (synthesizer). Recorded
at Rendezvous Recording Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii. As individuals David "Kawika"
Kahiapo, Del Beazly, and Dwight Kana'e are forces in the tranditional and
contemporary Hawaiian music scene. Together they blend seamlessly, leading the
listener to believe that they have worked together for many years. 10/24/98 -
Susan J's latest report is up, albeit a little late.
3D (David Kahiapo, Del Beazely and Dwight Kana'e) has a new album and a website. Their debut collaboration, In Living Color features Hawaiian
standards, new compositions, as well as pop classics such as
James Taylor's
Fire and Rain and Jim Croce's Time In A Bottle. All songs feature
exemplary guitar work, outstanding vocals, and innovative arrangments. We invite
you to relax and enjoy the nahenahe sounds of this talented trio.
ANYBODY REMEMBER TKO?: Party guests Pierre Grill and Yvette Ceno Moore got reacquainted while Makana played. Moore recorded at Grill's original Rendezvous Studios when she was singing with a band named TKO in the '80s. Grill, who is also a multitalented musician, played some great jazz on accordion during a set with bassist Ernie Provencher earlier in the evening.
Miss Hawaii 1999-2000 Candes Meijide Gentry says "Mahalo nui loa to all my family, friends, and supporters, including Pierre (RendezVous Recording)
Honolulu Theater for Youth Beauty and the Beast 2001-2002 Season by Bret Fetzer music/sound design by Pierre Grill
5/03 -
Brand new Group Da Isle Tones record at Pierre Grill's studio, Rendezvous Recording.
Dear Lea... Wow..
I finally had a chance to check out my "page" on your website! So much work..
Congratulation. In this crowded cyber space, having any hit is amazing, and
having 10000 is fantastic. My own website is not exactly on the same
"overflowing" mode. I just have one page working. That stuff takes a lot of time
and I thank you very very much for spending time on my accomplishments. I must
be a star already! I have a page (not working yet) called Friends of RVR that
will feature my clients and would have links. I'll get to it one day. I am not
doing the website myself, so anything like this has to be done by the webmaster,
and lately, I have been very busy and that stuff takes a back seat. Thank you so
much for your support and love for Hawaiian Music. I hope we can meet one of
these days. Aloha, Pierre
If you enjoy what you hear and would
like to hear Pierre live you can see him at:
You can see and hear Pierre Grill Every
Tuesday 6 to 10 PM at the Bistro at Century Center, Piano dinner music with half
Hawaiian songs and half European songs.
Every Sunday 4 to 7PM at what Pierre calls "Pierre's Circus" the ELKs Club in
Waikiki: Pierre's Circus also features many guest singers. Pierre takes
requests and will play ANYTHING!
PIERRE GRILL
Rendez-Vous Recording
3250 Beaumont Woods Pl.
Honolulu, HI 96822 Phone (808) 988-4418
Email
Website: http://www.pierregrill.com/
PARDON MY FRENCH: Recording engineer Pierre Grill, a French native speaker, accommodates most Americans by communicating in English, but makes an exception for multi-lingual individuals whose answering machine messages are in other languages. They get his callback information in French ...
eMAIL Pierre
Please sign our Comments Page... Say MERCY beaucoup to Pierre!
I'll make sure he receives it!
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