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For those who do not know Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole, or IZ, as his fans refer to him, you are in for a treat! I first heard his rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow at the end of the movie Finding Forrester with Sean Connery. I was absolutely mezmorized and enchanted by the voice I heard singing as the credits ran. The fact that IZ had taken a beloved classic and made it his own did not bother me...in fact, I had heard the Judy Garland version so often I found the change refreshing. IZ was born in 1959 and died at age 38. He was a fierce Hawaiian national and pride in his heritage is exuded in his music. His voice is addictive and, for me, has the power to completely capture the soul and draw one in to the message of the song he is singing. For eclectic music-lovers, having an IZ cd or two will only enhance your music library. This cd gives a very well-rounded sampling!Read full review
I bought this cd for my wife she and me are more then pleased and very touched by Isreal performance, he greatly missed for the world lost a great talent, but he lives on through his music.
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Sound quality excellent. CD housing very good. I'm glad to have bought it. Very satisfied with the transaction.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Great CD by a truely talented artist. All of the songs are great, we bought it because of our favorite song: Over the rainbow, but the entire CD is great. It would sound a whole lot better if we were actually in Hawaii relaxing in a hammock watching the ocean waves crashing, feeling the tropical breeze with the smell of plumeria in the air and sipping on a Mai Tai. Anyway, you get the picture, me and the entire ohana (family) give it 2 thumbs up.
The CD is good, the Music is great! A talent gone from us way too soon. I should buy one for the car, and one for the office too. The one I bought is at home in the CD player, but moves regularly. After any kind of day, good, bad or indifferent, I put in IZ, close my eyes and I'm back at the beach! Something about Iz' sound that just melts away your troubles. Thank you big brudda in Heaven.