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| George De Fretes And The Tielman Brothers (live 1966) |
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George De Fretes And The Tielman Brothers -
Marcella Wahini / On The Beach Of Waikiki
(Live 1966)
Grandmaster George De Fretes on stage
together with the almighty Indorockin'
Tielman Brothers putting down an incredible
live performance of the song Marcella Wahini.
Legendary steelguitarist George De Fretes was
born December 23rd, 1921 in Bandoeng
(Bandung) - Indonesia (Dutch Indies) as son
of KNIL army soldier Anton Balthasar De
Fretes and Carolina Tersamas.
As a kid he used to listen to the radio
whenever his favourite Hawaiian artist Sol
Hoopi would be on.
At age 16 George forms his own group the
Royal Hawaiian Quintet with his brother Arie
De Fretes and together they would win their
first contest in 1937 with George's own
composition Royal Hawaiian Hula.
Another contest was won in Soerabaja
(Surabaya) -- Indonesia (Netherlands Indies),
spring 1938, honoring the band as Champions
Of The Archipel.
At this point the band had already changed
their name into the Royal Hawaiian Minstrels.
The Royal Hawaiian Minstrel would soon become
the most wanted and best paid band in the
whole of Indonesia (Netherlands Indies).
During the World War II the occupating Japs
didn't allow Hawaiian music being played
since to them it was the music of the enemy
(USA), so the band was forced to change their
name.
They adopted the name Suara Istana (voice of
the palace) and started succesfully playing
traditional Krontjong (Keroncong) music.
After the war the band changed their name
back to the Royal Hawaiian Minstrels and
became more populair than ever.
The band was sometimes even split in two in
order to play two different places at the
same time!
Unfortunately the radical changed social and
political situation towards Dutch Indo's and
Amboinese people in Indonesia forced George
De Fretes to go to Holland -- Europe in 1958.
While still on board of the ship Johan Van
Oldebarneveldt, George got a telegram from
Phonogram producer Jan De Winter who
instantly wanted to sign him as Phonogram's
exclusive recording artist.
The deal was closed upon arrival and this was
the start of the Royal Hawaiian Minstrels
European career.
Their Hawaiian shows were famous and the
audience absolutely loved it when George
played complex songs such as Tickling The
Strings blindfolded as if it really wasn't
that big of a deal.
Perhaps it really wasn't that big of a deal
for him, just like playing multiple
instruments such diverse as the violin,
drums, saxophone, trumpet, banjo and guitar
wasn't that big of a deal for this true
musical genius.
Besides Hawaiian and Krontjong (Keroncong)
music, George De Fretes also loved to play
with various now legendary Indorock bands
such as the Black Dynamites and the Black
Magic.
Just another prove that his versatile playing
style could fit any form of music.
In 1966 he even did an extended tour through
Germany, Switserland and Scandinavia with the
almighty Indorockin' Tielman Brothers.
After recording an album with Frank Valdor's
German orchestra he moved to the United
States.
November 19th, 1981 George De Fretes died in
Los Angeles of a heart attack and left his
family and many fans around the world
heartbroken.
As a last token of respect George De Fretes
was buried next to his idol, friend and
fellow Hawaiian steelguitarist Sol Hoopi.
Over the years George De Fretes recorded over
60 albums and his original style of playing
set the standard for all steelguitarists.
Although he was of vital importance for his
orchestra the passing of George De Fretes did
not mean the end to the story of the Royal
Hawaiian Minstrels.
With brother Peter De Fretes on steelguitar
now together with other family members John
De Fretes, Roy De Fretes and Wanda De Fretes
the sound of the original Royal Hawaiian
Minstrels was kept alive during the 1980's
and 1990's.
However June 15th, 2005 Peter De Fretes died
an unexpected death and sadly with him also
died the original De Fretes steelguitar
sound.
A highly original sound that forever will
remain beyond compare.
Tags : tielman george de fretes royal hawaiian minstrels tjoh sol hoopi andy iona krontjong keroncong indorock ambon |
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Affichage : 2334
Durée : 357 s |
| Pulau Ambon - George Tjoh de Fretes Royal Hawaiian Minstrels |
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This video clip is a tribute to George de
Fretes and to the island of Ambon, one of the
many islands of Malucu in the Indonesian
Archipelago. The song Pulau Ambon (Island of
Ambon) has been composed by George de Fretes
(1921 - 1981), the uncrowned king of the
Hawaiian steelguitar. He used to play this
song with his band The Royal Hawaiian
Minstrels, who was famous for its keroncong
Hawaiian style.
Footages shooting on the Island of Ambon in
2006.
Tags : Royal Hawaiian Minstrels George de Fretes Pulau Ambon Maluku |
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Affichage : 25440
Durée : 197 s |
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Durée : 93 s |
| George De Fretes and the Royal Hawaiian Minstrels |
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Especially for all fans: 2 beautiful songs by
grandmaster George "Tjoh" De Fretes and his
Royal Hawaiian Minstrels.
Legendary steelguitarist George De Fretes was
born December 23rd, 1921 in Bandoeng
(Bandung) - Indonesia (Dutch Indies) as son
of KNIL army soldier Anton Balthasar De
Fretes and Carolina Tersamas.
As a kid he used to listen to the radio
whenever his favourite Hawaiian artist Sol
Hoopi would be on.
At age 16 George forms his own group the
Royal Hawaiian Quintet with his brother Arie
De Fretes and together they would win their
first contest in 1937 with George's own
composition Royal Hawaiian Hula.
Another contest was won in Soerabaja
(Surabaya) -- Indonesia (Netherlands Indies),
spring 1938, honoring the band as Champions
Of The Archipel.
At this point the band had already changed
their name into the Royal Hawaiian Minstrels.
The Royal Hawaiian Minstrel would soon become
the most wanted and best paid band in the
whole of Indonesia (Dutch Indies).
During the World War II the occupating Japs
didn't allow Hawaiian music being played
since to them it was the music of the enemy
(USA), so the band was forced to change their
name.
They adopted the name Suara Istana (voice of
the palace) and started succesfully playing
traditional Krontjong (Keroncong) music.
After the war the band changed their name
back to the Royal Hawaiian Minstrels and
became more populair than ever.
The band was sometimes even split in two in
order to play two different places at the
same time!
Unfortunately the radical changed social and
political situation towards Dutch Indo's and
Amboinese people in Indonesia forced George
De Fretes to go to Holland -- Europe in 1958.
While still on board of the ship Johan Van
Oldebarneveldt, George got a telegram from
Phonogram producer Jan De Winter who
instantly wanted to sign him as Phonogram's
exclusive recording artist.
The deal was closed upon arrival and this was
the start of the Royal Hawaiian Minstrels
European career.
Their Hawaiian shows were famous and the
audience absolutely loved it when George
played complex songs such as Tickling The
Strings blindfolded as if it really wasn't
that big of a deal.
Perhaps it really wasn't that big of a deal
for him, just like playing multiple
instruments such diverse as the violin,
drums, saxophone, trumpet, banjo and guitar
wasn't that big of a deal for this true
musical genius.
Besides Hawaiian and Krontjong (Keroncong)
music, George De Fretes also loved to play
with various now legendary Indorock bands
such as the Black Dynamites and the Black
Magic.
Just another prove that his versatile playing
style could fit any form of music.
In 1966 he even did an extended tour through
Germany, Switserland and Scandinavia with the
almighty Indorockin' Tielman Brothers.
After recording an album with Frank Valdor's
German orchestra he moved to the United
States.
November 19th, 1981 George De Fretes died in
Los Angeles of a heart attack and left his
family and many fans around the world
heartbroken.
As a last token of respect George De Fretes
was buried next to his idol, friend and
fellow Hawaiian steelguitarist Sol Hoopi.
Over the years George De Fretes recorded over
60 albums and his original style of playing
set the standard for all steelguitarists.
Although he was of vital importance for his
orchestra the passing of George De Fretes did
not mean the end to the story of the Royal
Hawaiian Minstrels.
With brother Peter De Fretes on steelguitar
now together with other family members John
De Fretes, Roy De Fretes and Wanda De Fretes
the sound of the original Royal Hawaiian
Minstrels was kept alive during the 1980's
and 1990's.
However June 15th, 2005 Peter De Fretes died
an unexpected death and sadly with him also
died the original De Fretes steelguitar
sound.
A highly original signature sound that will
forever remain beyond compare.
Tags : george de fretes royal hawaiian minstrels tjoh sol hoopi andy iona krontjong keroncong indorock ambon indo rock hawaii |
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Durée : 406 s |
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