Changed!!!!
author: Damon Loos
My wife and I love this album!!! First time we heard you was on our wedding night, Live @ I believe the aloha towers, where the probowl players signing event was in 2005. We danced in the rain to you playing live music. I'll never forget it, MAHALO!!!!!
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We love "Changed"!
author: cloud nine and cloud seven
Internet Music Radio, "Gone Fishing for Blue Skies", loves the world of Kona.
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Here’s a review I got from the Honolulu Star Bulletin newspaper
Friday, February 11th issue in the Feature section
Written by John Berger
"Changed"
Kona
The creation of a Hawaiian music category ensures that at least one Hawaii artist will win a Grammy this year. Erving "Kona" Chang isn't in the running, but this impressive album reminds us that local artists can record Grammy-worthy music, even without the advantage of a special ethnic category.
Chang is a modern pop troubadour with a good ear for the details that make this album of original pop-rock interesting. The album tells a cohesive story of ennui, romantic missteps and the search for true love.
While acoustic and electric guitars are the foundation of the overall sound, the judicious use of bass, percussion and keyboards adds variety and emotion. Chang's voice is reminiscent of Randy Lorenzo, but with more of a pop edge. His wit and imagination as a lyricist make "Changed" an album that sophisticated adults can count on enjoying with repeated play.
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author: Honolulu Advertiser
"CHANGED" by Kona; Linekona Records
• Genre: Contemporary, world music.
• Distinguishing notes: Kona (Erving "Kona" Chang), born and raised in Waimanalo, was a former drummer with Tropical Knights. He's evolved into a guitar-strumming crooner with a tender and soulful voice, easily summed up in the opening track, "• Am," a folk-oriented ballad with a refreshing and relaxing aura. Kona wrote the words and music, co-engineered the CD, and plays guitar (acoustic and electric), bass and drums and percussion. While ballads appear to be his forte, he adds a mild tempo and soft-rock riffs to some of the tunes ("Goin' Nowhere," "Luv 2 Hate You," "Jus Me and You"). Think James Taylor or John Mayer with a local spin.
• The outlook: Could be a biggie for Kona, with deejay support and exposure in an upcoming concert.
• Our take: If romantic reflection is your cup of tea, this one is terrific
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