In Dis Life

About the Artist
Born in Honolulu in 1959, this son of a Ni'ihau mother returned to Ni'ihau to spend the first five years of his life with his Tutu Kane, his Grandfather. In 1964 he returned to Oahu to join his immediate family then on to Makaha on the Waianae Coast where Israel was to learn the importance of his Hawaiian heritage and discover the richness and mystique in the music and culture of his islands.

With an ukulele, his constant companion, Israel would sing and play for anyone who listened. The texture of his voice, the songs and the sound of his resonant ukulele constantly create the feeling that a new, musical Hawaii is emerging. Yet, the basics of his musical inventions remain embedded in the rich, warm, musical soil of his Ni'ihau and Makaha Kapunas. BAND_MEMBERS: Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Mel Amina
Michael Muldoon
Gaylord Holomalia

Product Description
Released in 1996, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, better known as IZ is much a part of Hawaii as the beautiful blue oceans. Every cut on this album you can hear the power and majesty that is IZ, which gets into the listeners' heart and soul. "In Dis Life" serves-up a mix of Hawaiian language standards, two hit tunes from local artists, several fresh new songs and a Jawaiian remake of "Starting All Over Again". A must have if you are a fan of IZ's other material.

In Dis Life,Israel Kamakawiwo'ole,Mountain Apple Company,Hawaii,Hawaiian,Hawaiian Music,Int'l & World Music,Pop,World Music

Average customer rating: GREAT Hawaiian music... IZ I'd say by far his best album. Hawaii's Favorite Braddah Brings a smile everytime

In Dis Life Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Manufacturer: Mountain Apple Company ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Pacific Islands | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Facing Future E Ala E Alone in IZ World Ka 'Ano'i IZ in Concert: The Man and His Music ASIN: B000008SP6 Release Date: 1996-12-20

Tracks:

1. Hi'ilawe
2. In This Life
3. Wai'alae
4. Starting All Over Again
5. Living in a Sovereign Land
6. 'Opae R
7. Aloha Ku'u Pua
8. Johnny Mahoe
9. Lover of Mine
10. Yokozuna
11. Na Ka Pueo/Keyhole Hula
12. The Fly

Album Description

Released in 1996, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, better known as IZ is much a part of Hawaii as the beautiful blue oceans. Every cut on this album you can hear the power and majesty that is IZ, which gets into the listeners' heart and soul. "In Dis Life" serves-up a mix of Hawaiian language standards, two hit tunes from local artists, several fresh new songs and a Jawaiian remake of "Starting All Over Again". A must have if you are a fan of IZ's other material.

Customer Reviews:

GREAT Hawaiian music..........2007-07-16

IZ passed away but the recordings he left behind capture the real essence of Hawaii. All his albums are outstanding

IZ.......2006-06-29

We discovered Iz while in Hawaii this past January. We have purchased all 6 of his CD's and all three of his DVD's. He has a beautiful voice, sense of humor, and love of his heritage and Hawaii. I just wish he was still with us to share himself. He is singing to God now and what a beautiful sound that must be. Thanks Iz for giving us your love and appreciation of Hawaii and what it means to the Hawaiian people.

Jack & Bobbie Adams Conover, NC

I'd say by far his best album........2006-05-14

Though all of his albums are recommended, no Israel Kamakawiwo'ole collection is complete without "In Dis Life." This album, I believe, is his best ever, despite the fact that it doesn't have his "Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World" medley on it. If you are looking for that particular song buy "Facing Future."

As for the selections on this CD, I particularly enjoy the title song, "Wai'alae," and his rendition of the Hawaiian Style Band's "Living in a Sovereign Land." The contemporary tunes show a different side of him. "'Opae E" has been a favorite of mine forever. I also like his jazzy rendition of "Aloha Ku'u Pua" and his medley of "Na Ka Puio" and "Keyhole Hula," otherwise known as "Kauoha Mai."

The only song that I think is just okay is "Yokozuna," at least for now, but maybe it'll grow on me eventually. I don't hate it though, just not one of my favorites. Maybe that's just because I would choose Hawaiian language songs over contemporary if I had to make a choice.

Please get this CD as well as all his others.

Hawaii's Favorite Braddah.......2006-04-22

I remember the year Braddah Iz died,I live in Waianae and it was a shock to the people of Hawaii.I remember the day of his funeral his ashes were scattered out to sea with his brother Skippy,people came from all over the island traffic was horrid,but it was for the love of the music this one man brought. I have lived most of my life in Hawaii,and have gotten to known the Hawaiian culture and music,my children are Hawaiian and have been blessed to been brought up with this man's music.Braddah Iz will always be apart of the Hawaiian aina, and culture and his music is still listened too this day........ God Bless Braddah Iz...and his family.

Brings a smile everytime.......2004-11-09

My wife and I heard IZ for the first time while on our honeymoon back in June 1997 while on a Helicopter Ride over Kauai. The pilot was playing his music over our headset as background music. At the time we didn't even realize how nice the music was and didn't think to ask the pilot who was singing.

Several days later we were in a shop and once again I heard his voice over the stores speakers and had to have the CD. This is classic Hawaiian music that brings me back to Hawaii every time I hear his music...and that is far since I live in New York.

Several years later I looked him up on the Internet and was heartbroken to learn he passed away...a week after we left Hawaii. I have purchased every CD as well as DVD's that have become available.

IZ died with a huge heart and the world has lost a great singer that believed in Hawaii and the land that was meant to be. You would be surprise to hear how many times you hear his music in movies, commercials and shows. A performer that will be remembered forever.

Tim

Average customer rating: A primer of great singing Outstanding A collection made with taste and savvy One of the Great Bargains

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Tracks:

1. Adriana Lecouvreur: Poveri Fiori - Claudia Muzio
2. L'Africaine: O Paradiso - Giacomo Lauri-Volpi
3. Aida: Se Quel Guerrier Io Fossi... Celeste Aida - Enrico Caruso
4. Aida: Ritorna Vincitor - Rosa Ponselle
5. Andrea Chenier: Un Di All'azzuro Spazio - Giovanni Martinelli
6. Andrea Chenier: La Mamma Morta - Claudia Muzio
7. Andrea Chenier: Come Un Bel Di Di Maggio - Giovanni Martinelli
8. L'Arlesiana: E La Solita Storia - Tito Schipa
9. Atalanta: Care Selve - Eide Norena
10. Attila: Dagli Immortali Vertici - Igor Gorin
11. Un Ballo In Maschera: Di Tu Se Fedele - Enrico Caruso/Metropolitan Opr Chor
12. Un Ballo In Maschera: Eri Tu, Che Macchiavi - Mattia Battistini
13. Un Ballo In Maschera: Saper Vorreste - Luisa Tetrazzini
14. Il Barbiere De Siviglia: Largo Al Factotum - Riccardo Stracciari
15. Il Barbiere De Siviglia: Se Il Mio Nome - Tito Schipa
16. Il Barbiere De Siviglia: Una Voce Poco Fa...Io Sono Docile - Conchita Supervia

Tracks:

1. La Belle Helene: Au Mont Ida Trois Deesses - Jussi Bjorling
2. La Boheme: Che Gelida Manina - Beniamino Gigli
3. La Boheme: Si, Mi Chiamano Mimi - Claudio Muzio
4. La Boheme: Donde Lieta Usci - Nellie Melba
5. Boris Godunov: Varlaam's Song - Feodor Chaliapin
6. Cagliostro In Wien: Zigeunerkind, Wie Glanzt Dein Haar - Lotte Schone
7. Le Cid: Enfant Cheri...Le Tambour-Major - Pol Plancon
8. Carmen: L'amour Est Un Oiseau Rebelle (Habanera) - Conchita Supervia
9. Carmen: Pres Des Remparts De Seville (Seguedille) - Conchita Supervia
10. Carmen: Chanson Du Toreador - Lawrence Tibbett/Metropolitan Opr House Chor
11. Carmen: La Fleur Que Tu M'avais Jetee - Giacomo Lauri-Volpi
12. Carmen: Je Dis Que Rien Ne M'epouvante (Micaela's Aria) - Eide Norena
13. Cavalleria Rusticana: O Lola, C'hai Di Latti La Cammisa (Siciliana) - Tito Schipa
14. Cavalleria Rusticana: Voi Lo Sapete - Claudia Muzio
15. Cavalleria Rusticana: Viva Il Vino Spumeggiante - Giacomo Lauri-Volpi
16. Cavalleria Rusticana: Addio Alla Madre - Enrico Caruso
17. La Cenerentola: Non Piu Mesta - Conchita Supervia

Tracks:

1. Les Contes D'Hoffmann: Les Oiseaux Dans La Charmille - Mabel Garrison
2. Le Coq D'Or: Hymne Au Soleil - Eide Norena
3. La Dame Blanche: Reverie De Georges Brown - David Devries
4. Dinorah: Ombra Leggiera - Amelita Galli-Curci
5. Dinorah: Ah! Mon Remords Te Venge - Pasquale Amato
6. Don Carlos: Ella Giammai M'amo - Ezio Pinza
7. Don Carlos: O Carlo, Ascolta - Mattia Battistini
8. Don Cesar De Bazan: A Seville, Belles Senoras (Sevillana) - Amelita Galli-Curci
9. Don Giovanni: Deh Vieni Alla Finestra - Ezio Pinza
10. Don Giovanni: Il Mio Tesoro - John McCormack
11. Don Pasquale: Sogno Soave E Casto - Tito Schipa
12. Don Pasquale: Quel Guardo Il Cavaliere - Amelita Galli-Curci
13. L'Elisir D'Amore: Quanto E Bella, Quanto E Cara - Beniamino Gigli
14. L'Elisir D'Amore: Una Furtiva Lagrima - Tito Schipa
15. Die Entfuhrung Aus Dem Serail: Wer Ein Liebchen Hat Gefunden - Alexander Kipnis
16. Die Entfuhrung Aus Dem Serail: Durch Zartlichkeit Und Schmeicheln - Eide Norena

Tracks:

1. Ernani: Come Rugiada Al Cespite - Giovanni Martinelli
2. Ernani: Ernani! Ernani, Involami - Rosa Ponselle
3. Ernani: Infelice! E Tu Credevi - Ezio Pinza
4. Ernani: O,De' Verd' Anni Miei - Giuseppe De Luca
5. Eugene Onegin: Letter Scene - Lotte Lehman
6. Eugene Onegin: Lontan, Lontan (Lenski's Aria) - Dmitri Smirnov
7. Faust: Salut! Demeure Chaste Et Pure - Giacomo Lauri-Volpi
8. Faust: Il Etait Un Roi De Thule - Conchita Supervia
9. Faust: Ah, Je Ris De Me Voir Si Belle (Jewel Song) - Eide Norena
10. La Favorita: A Tanto Amor - Mattia Battistini
11. La Favorita: O Mio Fernando - Sigrid Onegin
12. La Favorita: Spirito Gentil - Beniamino Gigli
13. La Figlia Del Reggimento: Convien Partir - Toti Dal Monte
14. Die Fledermaus: Mein Herr - Lotte Schone
15. Die Fledermaus: Czardas - Elisabeth Rethberg

Tracks:

1. La Forza Del Destino: Alzatevi...La Vergine Degli Angeli - Rosa Ponselle/Ezio Pinza
2. La Forza Del Destino: Solenne In Quest'ora - Beniamino Gigli/Giuseppe De Luca
3. La Forza Del Destino: Invano, Alvaro...Le Minaccie, I Fieri Accenti - Giovanni Martinelli/Giuseppe De Luca
4. La Forza Del Destino: Pace, Pace Mio Dio - Claudia Muzio
5. La Gioconda: Ah! Pescator Affonda L'esca - Titta Ruffo
6. La Gioconda: Cielo E Mar - Jussi Bjorling
7. La Gioconda: Suicidio - Rosa Ponselle
8. Grafin Mariza: Gruss Mir Wein Wien - Richard Tauber
9. Guillaume Tell: Sombre Foret (Cavatina) - Eide Norena
10. Les Huguenots: Une Dame Noble Et Sage - Mario Ivogun
11. Les Huguenots: Bianca Al Par - Giacomo Lauri-Volpi
12. Iris: Apri La Tua Finestra - Antonio Cortis
13. Jocelyn: Caches Dans Cet Asile (Berceuse) - Alma Gluck
14. Lakme: Ou Va La Jeune Hindoue (Bell Song) - Amelita Galli-Curci
15. Das Land Des Lachelns: Von Apfelbluten Einen Kranz - Richard Tauber

Tracks:

1. A Life For The Tsar: I Do Not Grieve For That - Antonina Nezhdanova
2. Linda Di Chamounix: O Luce Di Quest' Anima - Marcella Sembrich
3. Lodoletta: Flammen, Perdonami - Mafalda Favero
4. Lohengrin: Euch Luften, Die Meine Klagen - Kirsten Flagstad
5. Lohengrin: In Fernem Land - Miguel Fleta
6. Louise: Depuis Le Jour - Ninon Vallin
7. Lucia Di Lammermoor: Cruda Funesta Smania - Mariano Stabile
8. Lucia Di Lammermoor: Ardon Gl'incensi - Frieda Hempel
9. Lucia Di Lammermoor: Tu Che A Dio Spiegasti L'ali - John McCormack
10. Lucrezia Borgia: Il Segreto Per Esser Felici (Brindisi) - Ernestine Schumann-Heink
11. Luisa Miller: Quando Le Sere Al Placido - Giacomo Lauri-Volpi
12. Die Lustigen Weiber Von Windsor: Nun Eilt' Herbei - Maria Ivogun
13. Die Lustige Witwe: Lippen Schweigen (Ballsirenen-Walzer) - Richard Tauber
14. Madama Buterfly: Un Bel Di Vedremo - Rosa Ponselle
15. Manon: Il Sogno (En Fermant Les Yeux) - Jussi Bjorling
16. Manon: Obeissons, Qukkand Leur Voix Appelle (Gavotte) - Amelita Galli-Curci
17. Manon: Dispar, Vision - Tito Schipa

Amazon.com

This spectacular collection of more than 90 arias sung by 46 of the greatest singers of the century consists of recordings made between 1906 and 1943. Naturally, they are in far from high fidelity, but this is more charming than disturbing. And all the greats are here: from the tenors Enrico Caruso, Beniamino Gigli, John McCormack, and Jussi Bjoerlong, to the sopranos Rosa Ponselle, Amelita Galli-Curci, Claudia Muzio, and Kirsten Flagstad, to mezzos Conchita Supervia and Ernestine Schumann-Heink, to baritones Giuseppe de Luca and Mattia Battistini, and basses Ezio Pinza and Feodor Chaliapin--to mention a few. The six and a half hours of listening is a veritable primer in Grand Opera; a short synopsis of each selection is included. This set lives up to its name--it is indeed a treasury. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

A primer of great singing.......2006-11-07

The Prima Voce Treasury of Opera Vol 1 contains arias and a few duets from operas A- M ( Adriana Lecouvreur- Manon)sung by singers of the first half of the 20th Century. Vol 2 continues with excerpts from operas M-Z ( Manon Lescaut - Die Zauberflote).All the tracks are taken from the Nimbus Prima Voce catalogue, using their controversial re-recording technique, which many people dislike for the over reverberant sound.Personally, I find the transfers more acceptable than the strident, edgy transfers of some other companies.

Opinion about any compilation of this sort is a personal matter. I find the choice of singers predictable and unimaginative and at times rather strange: Lauri-Volpi is not a representative Don Jose nor Faust for example.Overall though the standard of singing is very high.

The accompanying booklet contains well written potted biographies of the singers featured on the CDs.

This compilation is a very good primer of great singing from the past for someone starting out in this field but not for anyone who is already steeped in historic recordings, except perhaps to listen to in the car, which is what I bought it and Vol2 for.

Outstanding.......2001-09-12

As it happened, I bought Vol. 2 of this collection before Vol. 1, and everything I said in my review of Vol. 2 applies equally here. The breadth and depth of the operas and the singers are incredible, and the price for 6 CDs is an amazing bargain. The sound is remarkable, especially considering that some of the recordings are nearly 100 years old, though most are from the 20s and 30s. Highly recommended, whether you are new to opera or a seasoned veteran!

A collection made with taste and savvy.......2001-03-10

The English just know how to do things in good taste and I must say, the elements of this Prima Voce collection have been carefully selected and arranged. Arias are grouped so that you have two or three from the same opera together. This is a sensible arrangement and each singer selected for those particular arias is one who sings it very well and in a unique way. I had already been collecting single singer albums from Prima Voce when I discovered this Treasury compilation and wish now I had bought it first, because you get a good sampling of all the great singers in their catalog and will hear artists of whom you may not have been aware. From this Treasury collection you will hear singers that especially please your ear and then you might buy albums just of them. For me, this set confirmed those choices of favorites such as Claudia Muzio and Tito Schipa. Best of all, the six CDs make for a pleasing listening experience as a whole. I listen to them while I drive. There aren't any bad performances here and quite frankly there are few contemporary artists that can match or top these. It's a great way to establish an historical foundation for your recordings if you are building a collection of singers.

One of the Great Bargains.......2000-06-23

This is one of those rare bargains that one dreams about. I discovered it while browsing and I could not believe that one could have six disks for less than the normal cost of two. Nor is this an economy issue, transferred from what I assume is original pirate recordings along the lines of Gala and Opera d'Oro and even Myto. The transfers are clean and the collection is nonpareil. In all transfers I miss texts. But the music itself is glorious, the selection intelligent, and the artists the stars of the opera world. Unlike other collections arranged in chronological order, these use a simple alphabetic sequence of operas, so one can follow in one's own libretto or score more easily. The recordings appear to bridge the two world wars. If this is indeed volume one, I cannot wait for two.

Average customer rating: Partly disappointing Sublime, Incandescent Breathtaking, magnificent....A MUST HAVE!!! CATASTROPHIC! For intent listening and getting blown away

I Was Born in Love With You Michel Legrand , Jessye Norman , Ron Carter , and Grady Tate Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Harp | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Norman, Jessye | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Michel Legrand by Michel Legrand Magic: Kiri Sings Michel Legrand The Essential Jessye Norman [Includes DVD: Jessye Norman Sings Carmen] Michel Plays Legrand The Essential Michel Legrand Film Music Collection ASIN: B00004C4Q3 Release Date: 2000-02-08

Tracks:

1. The Summer Knows
2. Dans ses yeux
3. Je vivrai sans toi
4. What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life
5. I Was Born In Love With You
6. Dis-moi
7. Les enfants qui pleurent
8. The Moon And I
9. Celui-La
10. Les moulins de mon coeur
11. You Must Believe In Spring
12. La valse des lilas
13. Afterthoughts
14. Les parapluies de Cherbourg
15. Between Yesterday And Tomorrow

Amazon.com

Just in case the name of Michel Legrand is not familiar, he is the composer of the infuriatingly catchy "The Windmills of My Mind" (actually "The Windmills of My Heart" in the original French) and all the songs in Les Parapluies de Cherbourg, the charming Catherine Deneuve film musical. The material on this disc ranges from the smoky melancholy of "Je vivrai sans toi" ("I Will Live Without You") to the hyperbolic camp of "Celui-là" ("The One") but mainly hovers in the realm of anguished longing. Jessye Norman uses the material to show off the extraordinary range and flexibility of her voice. She slips between a pure, almost boyish sound and a full-throated luxurious warble with ease. But idiomatically she may not be to everyone's taste: for the most part this is the musical territory inhabited by the Billie Holidays of the world, and Norman's technique puts her at a disadvantage. Michel Legrand in his role as pianist is another matter, however. His carefully nuanced accompaniments flow with improvisatory ease, and inspire some great moments from the bass and drums. --Warwick Thompson

Customer Reviews:

Partly disappointing.......2007-04-04

I own many of Ms Norman's records, and she has just about the best classically trained voice around, but this record is very up and down. In short... her voice is overly classical for this type of music. M. Michel Legrand est genial... and his music makes this record.

Sublime, Incandescent .......2006-12-02

Like most of the reviewers here, this album has given me countless hours of sublime pleasure. It's pure gold. This collaboration embodies a wonderful honesty, authenticity, subtlety, and incandescence...qualities that are very rare nowadays. It's a must have for anyone who appreciates the subtle, sublime and the unpretentious. This album simply could not be better.

The silly comments made by the the first reviewer is an unfortunate testament to the muederous mediocrity of the common palate. The macdonaldization of the collective palate, renders most of us incapable of appreciating anything but the expected.

Both Norman and Legrand were simply sublime.

Breathtaking, magnificent....A MUST HAVE!!!.......2006-08-03

This is no doubt, a great CD by a great diva and a great composer...period. It's jazz singing at its very finest, with the most beautiful nuances and vocalization you'll probably ever hear. Jessye Norman, one of my favorite Sieglinde's, Ariadnes, and Kundry's, sings these songs in such an artistic and captivating way that I would gladly give in and say that this is one of the best CD's I've ever owned. Highly recommended!

CATASTROPHIC! .......2006-07-23

THIS ALBUM HAS BROUGHT ME TO THE BRINK OF... I HAVE NO QUESTIONS, FOR AFTER HEARING THIS, ALL MY ANSWERS...
this is the purpose of art-exhuming life

For intent listening and getting blown away.......2005-05-07

I just don't believe anyone would give this less than 4 or 5 stars, how can this be ?

I can't describe the listening pleasure I derived from hearing this. I don't like opera. No, worse than that. What with modern electronic sound equipment that can record the many hues of the human voice, opera is not singing, but "lunging". In actuality, we hear more meaning with other vocalising technologies. Plus, we are expected to believe that because of the complexities of performing this style of (mostly) archaic music that we are witness to genius living out the equivalent of solving Rubic's Cube right before our eyes. Let's show a little descriminative restraint, ladies and gentlemen. "Opera" could be a valuable adjunct to good theater. It's place in academia needs an adjustment, to say the least. Let's do other acts with ourselves.

But you can't top Jessye Norman, nonetheless. This recording blew me clean away.

Yes, the sound is lush. But it's worse (better, I mean) than that. This singer should stop you in your tracks, not just provide you with a lush feel. If you listen seriously -- well, each word, almost each and every separate word is like a natural, richly colored landscape painting.

I should have waited to collect my thoughts with more specific appreciative comments. There are some nice reviewer comments on this Jessye Norman work listed already here.

For those of you with odd music prejudices -- you'd be best to concern yourself with constructive commentary on some other CD rather than cannibalizing this superb and unique recording to compensate for your limits in listening comprehension.

I almost jumped in the air after my first listen through. I still feel unmitigated joy from the work of all, here. No, it's not one that will fit neatly into everyone's pre-existing grooves and mental ruts. Wowee ! Six or seven stars at least.

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5. Ke'alaokamaile
6. Kirtan: The Art and Practice of Ecstatic Chant
7. Kongo Magni
8. La Sandunga [Extra tracks]
9. Long Black Veil
10. Masters of Flamenco Guitar

Rock Music

rock music

Recommended Music:

Baby Go Bye Bye [CD-single]

Greatest Classical Composers: Bach

Dvorak: Quintet, Op. 77; Terzetto, Op. 74

Running Out Of Range

Il Casanova Di Fellini (1976 Film) [Soundtrack]

Guitars from Gargano [Import]

Flowers

Faith In The Human Race

Ghazal: Abart Al Shat [Import]

Eduard Erdmann: Piano Works

Going to California

Gekkou Theater [Import]

Futuristic Ghetto Sicknezz

Menuhin & Grappelli Play...

Sing, But Keep Going