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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0761268590121 Label: Big Boy Manufacturer: Big Boy Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Big Boy Release Date: December 20, 2004 Sales Rank: 363 Studio: Big Boy |
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Disc 1:
- Hawaii '78
- Ka Huila Wai
- Ama Ama
- Panini Pua Kei
- Take Me Home Country Road
- Kuhio Bay
- Ka Pua U'i
- White Sandy Beach Of Hawaii
- Henehene Kou 'Aka
- La 'Elima
- Pili Me Ka'u Manu
- Maui Hawaiian Sup'pa Man
- Kaulana Kawaihae
- Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World
- Hawaii '78
- Alone in Iz World [Us Import]
- 50 First Dates
- Wonderful World [Digipack] [Us Import]
- The Man and His Music
- N Dis Life
- see more
Editorial Review:
Amazon.co.uk Review:
To gauge the magnitude of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's popularity in his native Hawaii, consider this: following his death in 1997 (at age 38, attributed to his profound obesity), Kamakawiwo'ole's body lay in state in the state capitol, only the second person to receive such an honor. Kamakawiwo'ole's appeal lies in his love for prestatehood, precondominium Hawaii and the expressiveness of his gently passionate voice, which can float through higher registers with an ease that brings Johnny Mathis to mind. Several selections ('Ka Pua U'i,' 'White Sandy Beach of Hawai'i,' the sun-kissed 'La 'Elima') feature Kamakawiwo'ole in a traditional mood, using only his ukulele to adorn the charm of his native lyricism. Others, such as the Jimmy Buffett-like 'Maui Hawaiian Sup'pa Man' add playful contemporary touches that suit Kamakawiwo'ole's style. Most touching are the string-backed laments that open and close the album, 'Hawai'i '78 Introduction' and 'Hawai'i '78,' initially a reflection on his father's death, later on the passing of Hawaii's native culture. Best known is his medley 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World,' which played over the closing credits of the film Meet Joe Black. --Terry Wood
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- A pure easy soaring voiceWhy oh why have I only just discovered this wonderful man? I have been listening solidly all day to Over the Rainbow and Kaulana Kawaihae, and can't get enough! Both tracks are just so moving, especially knowing Iz is no more. I still have to listen to the other tracks! I have already orderd another cd and that will not be the last. What a shame he wasn't more widely known. Tell everyone about this amazing talent.
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- MarkI first heard "Beautiful World" on Classic FM (Radio) and bought on that basis and did not regret it, OK one or two are not quite my liking, but overall its' beautiful, and other friends have liked it (including one who sings in a classical group), I don't understand some if it (in Hawaiian) but the harmony is brilliant, and would recommend it to anyone whose music taste can run that way (bearing in mind I still think that Ozzy and Sabbath are the best band ever!)
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- MY NAME'S SAM TYLER....Let's add to the ads and films/TV shows Iz's version of "Somewhere over the Rainbow" has already been used in with the final episode of the sublime Life on Mars. As Sam "returns home" this song starts playing...and we all end up with a tear in our eye! Astonishingly not on the LOM Soundtrack CD (nor Tom Wait's "Hope I don't fall in love with you", also featured in the last episode - astonishing omissions) this song is a wondeful contrast to the rest of the series' 70's soundtrack. Know nothing about ... Read More
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- Sorry, but it's not THAT good.There are quite a few 5 star reviews here, and I'm sorry to be a dissenting voice, but there's no way that I can give it an unconditional endorsement.
There's no doubt that the boy's got an amazing voice, and most of the songs are rendered very nicely. But, if you're buying this for 'over the rainbow/wonderful world', you may not like what you get. The other songs are of a very different (hawaian) style. Even 'Over the Rainbow' is terminated in a very grating manner (a load of guttural noises ... Read More
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- MAGICAL!I bought this album specifically for the 'somewhere over the rainbow' song, which gets right to my heart every time I heard it on the end of a film/advert. Just listened to the rest of the album and its all absolutely magical! The sound, the words, his voice profoundly exquisite!!! Would recommend this to everyone for a really relaxed mood but also to anyone who appreciates great and original music. Wish I had discovered him sooner!
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