Mid-1980s album that sits between the earlier acoustic period and the later, more heavily produced era. The title track, “The Sound of the Sea Surrounds Me,” plus favorites like “Nani Hanalei” and other hula-friendly selections, live in arrangements that mix real instruments with period synth textures. Think: warm vocal blend riding on gentle waves of keyboard, with guitar still clearly present. It’s a very “1980s Hawaiian” sound in the best way, and still widely used by dancers and fans of their classic repertoire.
Personnel
Robert Cazimero – vocals, bass, keyboards
Roland Cazimero – vocals, 12-string guitar
Additional musicians – keyboards, percussion, possibly string/woodwind overdubs
Producer: Mountain Apple Company