|
|
List Price: $16.99 Amazon.com's Price: $13.99 You Save: $3.00 (18%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping.
Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0761268591128 Label: Mountain Apple Company HAWAII & Big Boy Record Company Manufacturer: Mountain Apple Company HAWAII & Big Boy Record Company MPN: 5911 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Mountain Apple Company HAWAII & Big Boy Record Company Release Date: June 26, 2007 Studio: Mountain Apple Company HAWAII & Big Boy Record Company Editorial Review: Amazon.com: Even a decade after his death at age 38 in 1997, Israel "Iz" Kamakawiwo'ole remains Hawaii's best-known and most beloved singer. His career began when he and his older brother, Skippy, formed a group in their hometown near Honolulu. The two performed together until the latter died in 1982. The band continued on for some years but it was Iz's haunting voice, with its searing yet limpid falsetto, that captured the popular imagination. Indeed, his 'ukulele-laced version of "Over the Rainbow" is widely thought to be the only interpretation that could possibly stand up to Judy Garland's original. Now that the definitive retrospective, Alone in IZ World (2001), has been released, it is perhaps inevitable that new arrangements should be slipped in under Iz's inimitable, indelible vocal tracks. The good news is, however, that these particular lush orchestrations, while totally superfluous, are nonetheless respectful and in good taste, never overwhelming the singing (as if anything could!). There are no revelations, but, fortunately, no unpleasant shocks, either. Perhaps, had he lived, Iz might have decided to go this route anyway. As with Louis Armstrong's (the title of this album refers to Iz's own cover of "What A Wonderful World") and Buddy Holly's string-backed experiments, it's simply yet another way to celebrate the legacy of a departed genius. --Christina Roden Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Disney Soundtrack...I mean, don't get me wrong, it is an... "Okay" CD. But my Title says it all. Rating:  - Great IZ CDI am a big fan of IZ but this album which adds symphony to his tracks is the best. Rating: - WONDERFUL WORLD IZi LOVE HIS MUSIC AND THIS DID NOT LET ME DOWN. i LOVE IT Rating: - wonderful musicIf you want to relax and have a happy heart, listen to this album. We love to listen to it night and day. Rating: - WonderfulWorld is Wonderful. It is sad that IZ is no longer making great Hawaiian music. |
