This project highlights songs that I simply enjoy playing—some originals, some covers. I hope that lovers of Hawaiian Steel Guitar will appreciate the diverse range of musical genres, and recognize the evocative, expressive Hawaiian style of playing at the heart of each recording. All songs feature the Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar, with dobro resonator guitar on Miloli‘i and About Last Night. 1. Steel Like Makin’ Love I recorded this after re-wiring my Stratocaster to get the elusive neck and bridge pickup combined. It’s my favorite setting now, with a full low frequency and lovely overtones. This steel tuning offers a lush sound along with the song’s pleasing chord progression. All instruments by Joel. 2. The Look of Love The strings of the steel guitar become especially responsive when picked close to the bar. Slight angle variations bring out diverse and sometimes surprising overtones. All instruments by Joel with percussion loops created...