Music as Ingredients: Creating and Understanding Records

Music, whether listening, talking about it, or creating it, serves as ingredients that make up the tapestry of musical expression. The act of listening to a record prompts reflection on its origins, purpose, and intended audience, leading to a deeper appreciation of the music's history and significance. By exploring the context in which great records were made for a specific audience, one can gain insights into creating music that resonates with others, similar to the local bands in Hawaii in the late sixties and seventies blending traditional Hawaiian elements with electrified sounds.