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Facing Future (CD)

By: Israel IZ Kamakawiwo'ole (Artist)

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1   Hawai'i '78 Introduction Buy Buy
2   Ka Huila Wai Buy Buy
3   'Ama'ama Buy Buy
4   Panini Pua Kea Buy Buy
5   Take Me Home Country Road Buy Buy
6   Kuhio Bay Buy Buy
7   Ka Pua U'i Buy Buy
8   White Sandy Beach of Hawai'i Buy Buy
9   Henehene Kou 'Aka Buy Buy
10   La 'Elima Buy Buy
11   Pili Me Ka'u Manu Buy Buy
12   Maui Hawaiian Sup'pa Man Buy Buy
13   Kaulana Kawaihae Buy Buy
14   Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World Buy Buy

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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.

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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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4 out of 5 stars Hilo grounds, February 1, 2008
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My mother used to play this to me growing up on Hilo. Its beautiful.

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