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Facing Future by: Israel Kamakawiwo'ole List Price: $16.99 Childrens Bookshop Price: $13.49 You Save: $3.50 (21%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0761268590121 Label: Mountain Apple Company Manufacturer: Mountain Apple Company Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Mountain Apple Company Release Date: September 01, 1993 Studio: Mountain Apple Company Sales Rank: 96 MPN: 5901 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Album Description: There's a smart balance of traditional Hawaiiana and contemporary tunes on this CD. There's heart-tugging warmth along with unexpected chuckles. The end result is a candid, honest reinforcement of his vocal breadth. Amazon.com: 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 Average Rating:
 Rating: - Facing FutureI had never heard of the late Israel Kamakawiwo'ole until the track "What A Wonderful World/ Over The Rainbow was recently played on the radio. This man's voice is truly amazing. Rating: - RainbowsI really enjoyed this CD. I bought it for the Over the Rainbow song and after listening to it, I enjoyed all the songs on it. Rating: - Facing futureThe cd is awesome. The condition I received it in was not so good. the case was completely destroyed, I was surprised and thankful that the cd was unharmed. I would think the packaging would be a little more secure. Rating:  - Over the RainbowIf you've ever wondered where that charming version of "Over The Rainbow" with only voice and ukulele comes from, this is it. Rating: - Ethereal VoiceMy liddle bruddah'--oops, slipped right into the Island Patois there! If you love music as I do and prefer the truly gifted artists over the mass produced pap crowding the airwaves, get any of IZ's cds. I find that they get played when I need to concentrate, when I need to relax, when I need to think. My brother turned me on to Is when he was working in Hawaii. Since then, I can't seem to get enough! His voice floats effortlessly, like a rainbow floating in the morning mist. He has a solid ... Read More: |
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