Facing Future
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Performer: Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'oleEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1993-09-01
Music Label: Mountain Apple Company
Soundtracks:
- Hawai'i '78 introduction
- Ka Huila Wai
- 'Ama'ama
- Panini Pua Kea
- Take Me Home Country Road
- Kuhio Bay
- Ka Pua U'i
- White Sandy Beach of Hawai'i
- Henehene Kou 'Aka
- La 'Elima
- Pili Me Ka'u Manu
- Maui Hawaiian Sup'pa Man
- Kaulana Kawaihae
- Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World
- Hawai'i '78
Music reviews of Facing Future
Music Review: amazing Hawaiian easy listening album
Rating: 5 Stars
This is easy listening Hawaiian-style, but IK is a class act: am amazing singer, wonderful songs plus the rich cultural experience of hearing the Hawaiian language and lyrics about the Hawaiian experience. The opening song transcends the rest of the album and is in a class by itself, or actually, with a select few other intimate pop songs that involve speaking as well as singing: Van Morrison's "Coney Island" comes to mind on [[ASIN:B0010DJ1II Avalon Sunset]. It's a unique and beautiful song that can really be considered high art in the same way that the Beatles achieved high art with experimental pop songs like "Strawberry Fields." OK, IK is not the Beatles, but he has that same spirit of greatness and no one else can sing like him. The overall mood of this album is contentment and celebration with some sadness thrown in, with the opening song. His remake of "Country Road" by John Denver actually works and the rewritten lyrics that describe Hawaii instead of West Virginia flow perfectly. In short, this is a terrific album and if you like "easy listening" you shouldn't miss it!
Description of Facing Future
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.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
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