IZ in Concert: The Man and His Music [Live]

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-ukulele, lead vocals Mel Amina-guitar Analu Aina-bass Michael Muldoon-percussion Gaylord Holomalia-keyboards & musical director

Product Description
This compact disc is being released on IZ's birthday, as a gift to his fans from his 'ohana. The aloha he felt for all of his audiences was passionate-whether they were seeing him in concert or just listening to one of his albums. IZ's life is in his music.

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IZ in Concert: The Man and His Music
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IZ in Concert: The Man and His Music
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Manufacturer: Mountain Apple Company
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Facing Future

In Dis Life

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ASIN: B00000JFG2
Release Date: 1999-05-20

Tracks:

Ahi Wela
E Ku'u Morning Dew
Kamalani
Kaleohano
Margarita
"This Hawaiian Man" Intro
Chant
E Ala E
Hene Hene Kou Aka
Lover of Mine
White Sandy Beach
'Opae E
n Dis Life
Maui Hawaiian Sup'pa Man
Hawai'i '78
Hawai'i Aloha

Album Description

This compact disc is being released on IZ's birthday, as a gift to his fans from his 'ohana. The aloha he felt for all of his audiences was passionate-whether they were seeing him in concert or just listening to one of his albums. IZ's life is in his music.

Customer Reviews:

excellent.......2007-07-28

If you like any of Iz music you will enjoy this CD greatly. Enjoy

Excellent.......2007-07-09

Having just visited Hawaii this is a wonderful cd to enjoy to keep the Aloha spirit alive.

A sound and soul unique.......2006-08-07

IZ's voice is well known to many from his background music on a television commercial for a toy company. He makes everything he sings his own, no matter the genre, the era. He sings traditional (pre-statehood) Hawaiian music with a vibrance that reflects his love of the islands and the early way of island life which he worked to promote. He sings popular standards adding his own soaring improvisations, his own interpretations, revealing music we never knew was there. Buy this recording. Buy all his recordings, as I have. Listen to them all by yourself, then listen to them with your closest friends. They are deeply-felt, deeply-personal works of music that have touched me and broadened my vision of what good music can be.

Magical.......2006-03-11

I love this man's music and spirit, however, this was not my very favorite of all his albums. I loved "Facing Future" the very most. But there is not a time or an album that you cannot be extremely moved by Iz's music and soul and love of his Hawaii.

Best Music On The Planet.......2005-10-27

In the beginning of the movie Contact, our planet earth is shown wildly spinning through space, expelling out transmissions of television and radio. The feeling is that we are representing ourselves to possible listeners from beyond. It's a fascinating thought, and more than a little embarrassing if you think about it.

This live cd by Bruddah Iz is something very special. It's something that would make me proud to broadcast into space, traveling until it's received and pondered by an intelligent lifeform. It's powerful, beautiful music, presented by a kind-hearted man. This is absolutely how I would like our planet to be represented. Perhaps this is why I frequently listen to Iz after I've overdosed on the complexities and harshness of living, or the bad vibes seen on the news.

Someone below stated that there is too much talking, and not enough music. I don't get it. I have everything that Iz ever created, including cds, dvds and videos, and treasure every single one. The fact that he does talk is what is special here. Iz is a generous window into an indigenous culture, and he shares this like no other. But, the cd is mostly about the music, and I never gained a sense that this is chatty or unmusical. I love hearing him talk, especially since he has moved on and the talking has stopped. At the end of Alone In IZ World there is a secret track, where he is talking about having trouble breathing, shortly before he moved on. This is powerful, and very moving.

Facing Future is a great place to start, and this cd is a great second ... or perhaps E Ala E. But, I've nearly worn this one out. Iz was musical down to his bones, but more than that his music is healing and represents the highest nature of us.

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