Even at four in the morning; the strip clubs and watering holes surrounding the Honolulu studio were still hopping. The recording engineer heard a car pull into the lot; and soon the biggest man he had ever seen walked in. When he stepped into the studio; the floated floor shifted beneath the engineers feet. Israel Kamakawiwoole engulfed the engineers hand in his and said; "Hi; bruddah." The product of that impromptu recording session; a delicate medley of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "What a Wonderful World;" has driven sales of Facing Future to nearly two million copies. Each time the medley is licensed to appear in advertisements; in movies; even on American Idol; Mainlanders embrace it anew as a touch of the unfamiliar in their otherwise staid record collections. But in Hawaii; a state struggling with the responsibility of its native heritage; Facing Future is much more. Gaining unprecedented access to Israels family; friends; and colleagues; Dan Kois tells the remarkable story of Bruddah Iz and the album that changed his life-and his death.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great - But For BeginnersBy Rob SmithHeres the deal: this book is for beginners. I gave it four stars because the description and differences between the two books arent clearly set out. That said; it is a great book.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. very useless advice; and things you could have figured out ...By Chris HallIf youre buying this book; you should know what youre getting. A lot of generic advice; some very; very useless advice; and things you could have figured out on your own. Also; nothing you can read in this book will magically improve the real quality of your music. Only continual writing; listening; and internalizing music can do this.However; this book is littered here and there with some very useful information; some slight looking glass into the inner workings of the industry; what publishers may really expect of you; and; if you can be acute and deductive; some accidental advice (or at least food for thought).For instance; it is suggested in here that; very often; a hit songs melody takes place within a range of about an octave and one; or a ninth.Whether your concern is really making art or just breaking into the industry as a writer for hire; there are at least tidbits like this; which I think are not necessarily to be used as guidelines; but as incidental insight into the psychology of listeners; consumers; and industry big-wigs.TL;DR: This book wont give you much more than you already have; and it wont help you make good art-- but it will help you think about what youre doing; as well as give you some idea about what is expected from you; the songwriter; in the music industry.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book!By M. HuffGreat book easy read; worthwhile purchase. Great beginning book for anyone looking to enter the music business in writing or singing your own stuff.
