This is my comfort song. If I’m feeling chill and happy if I’m feeling sad/emotional. It’s just a beautiful cover of the song. I don’t think I’ve heard another version that comes close to this. ❤
Such a beautiful version of this song. So many people have recorded it over the years but I feel this is one of the best. Sadly Israel IZ Kamakawiwoʻole died at the age of 38 in 1997. "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" was written for the 1939 film "The Wizard Of Oz" & was sung by actress Judy Garland.
An incredibly moving song and video 😢 He called up the guy that owned the recording studio at 3am. Told him that he had an idea for a song. They headed to the studio right away. Could be wrong, but I think he did it in one take. The rest is history
Actual footage from the celebration of his life ❤ I totally agree, I never REALLY appreciated music before turning 30-ish and this in particular was mind blowing when I first heard it 😊 Thanks buddy and you're welcome 👍
This is my favorite version of this song! I love his music, I have been to Hawaii twice 17 days and then 15 days, I cried when I had to go home. Israel was a great man, I cry every time I watch when they have the celebration of life (Hawaiian funeral) and his ashes are put to sea, so beautiful and so sad. And those rainbows look just like that there, you can see complete end to end rainbows! His song "White Sandy Beach" is really good, his voice is so soothing.
Makes me cry every time. This was played when Dr. Green died on ER - and it made me cry then. IT was very generous of them to share that loving tribute when they scattered his ashes.
I read he went and recorded this when he couldn't sleep very early in the morning before dawn ... That may be in part why it's a bit stream of conscious and he's not concerned with the words being perfectly accurate lyrically to the original ... Made it his own ...
I only wish you had a video that didn't cut off before he weaves it together with "What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong. It's still a gorgeous song, though. ❤
@@Helge_Torp no worries! I think that was the version they used for that video, but his song, as recorded and typically played includes What A Wonderful World mashup with Over the Rainbow, and it’s really special. The part of the song represented in this video shows how much he was beloved which makes it special too.
Beautiful rendition but my favourite rendition is by another great artist who we sadly lost when she was 33 Eva Cassidy , Over The Rainbow is the thumbnail for her beautiful rendition. Gives me Goosebumps every time. Haunting and beautiful. She sadly wasn't recognised until after her death from cancer. Would love to hear your opinion on it.
Glad you met him. The winner of American idol last year Hawaiian Iam Tonghi comes very close in energy. When you see the images of his Hawaiian funerals it will be very emitionql and beautiful at the same time. You got the images right their! Nice one. Gr ❤C😢
What a wonderful reaction to this sweet beauty! 🥂 That's how I feel every time I hear it. (It's in a fave film/soundtrack [Meet Joe Black] of mine, so I hear it often ❤)
This is my comfort song. If I’m feeling chill and happy if I’m feeling sad/emotional.
It’s just a beautiful cover of the song. I don’t think I’ve heard another version that comes close to this. ❤
He has such a beautifullly haunting voice
Beautiful reaction to a beautiful song.
Such a beautiful song. Thanks so much for watching.
Such a beautiful version of this song. So many people have recorded it over the years but I feel this is one of the best. Sadly Israel IZ Kamakawiwoʻole died at the age of 38 in 1997. "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" was written for the 1939 film "The Wizard Of Oz" & was sung by actress Judy Garland.
Thanks Saeed, prolly my fav rendition of the song... bruddah Iz, a beloved ...
Beautiful rendition! Thanks for watching.
I have always loved this Saeed….tears when you realise his ashes tipped into the water…
Beautiful!
An incredibly moving song and video 😢
He called up the guy that owned the recording studio at 3am. Told him that he had an idea for a song. They headed to the studio right away. Could be wrong, but I think he did it in one take. The rest is history
Oh wow! That is amazing.
Actual footage from the celebration of his life ❤ I totally agree, I never REALLY appreciated music before turning 30-ish and this in particular was mind blowing when I first heard it 😊
Thanks buddy and you're welcome 👍
Wow! So powerful, especially with this footage. Thanks so much for this. A true gift 🙏🏽❤️
This is my favorite version of this song! I love his music, I have been to Hawaii twice 17 days and then 15 days, I cried when I had to go home. Israel was a great man, I cry every time I watch when they have the celebration of life (Hawaiian funeral) and his ashes are put to sea, so beautiful and so sad. And those rainbows look just like that there, you can see complete end to end rainbows! His song "White Sandy Beach" is really good, his voice is so soothing.
My favourite cover of this song. May he RIP, I AM tongi recently did a great cover to
Makes me cry every time. This was played when Dr. Green died on ER - and it made me cry then. IT was very generous of them to share that loving tribute when they scattered his ashes.
That was a beautiful moment.
I read he went and recorded this when he couldn't sleep very early in the morning before dawn ...
That may be in part why it's a bit stream of conscious
and he's not concerned with the words being perfectly accurate lyrically to the original ... Made it his own ...
Love that too!
My allergies suddenly showed up...
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Hi Saeed, I like IZ Somewhere over the Rainbow
Beautiful rendition!
I only wish you had a video that didn't cut off before he weaves it together with "What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong. It's still a gorgeous song, though. ❤
Agree… that’s my very favorite, and he has so many really nice songs , but this one just reaches the farthest to the broader audience. Beautiful.
My bad, I thought it was the full video 😢
@@Helge_Torp no worries! I think that was the version they used for that video, but his song, as recorded and typically played includes What A Wonderful World mashup with Over the Rainbow, and it’s really special. The part of the song represented in this video shows how much he was beloved which makes it special too.
The footage from his paddle out is just beautiful. ❤😢
Beautiful moment.
Played at a good friend's funeral. RIP, Ant.
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Beautiful rendition but my favourite rendition is by another great artist who we sadly lost when she was 33 Eva Cassidy , Over The Rainbow is the thumbnail for her beautiful rendition. Gives me Goosebumps every time. Haunting and beautiful. She sadly wasn't recognised until after her death from cancer. Would love to hear your opinion on it.
I have reacted to her rendition and also Autumn leaves. Beautiful!
The video should be on the channel.
Glad you met him. The winner of American idol last year Hawaiian Iam Tonghi comes very close in energy. When you see the images of his Hawaiian funerals it will be very emitionql and beautiful at the same time. You got the images right their! Nice one. Gr ❤C😢
Beautiful rendition. Must check out Iam Tonghi at some point too. Thanks for watching.
What a wonderful reaction to this sweet beauty! 🥂 That's how I feel every time I hear it. (It's in a fave film/soundtrack [Meet Joe Black] of mine, so I hear it often ❤)
Thanks so much! I have seen that film, but its been a while. With Anthony Hopkins and Brad Pitt. Must watch it again.
@@SaeedReacts. Thomas Newman did that soundtrack! Omg it's heavenly.
Ther are so mant great Hawaiian solo artists, groups and mucisians
Do you have any recommendations?
@@SaeedReacts.
Kealiʻi Reichel
Hapa, and
The Brothers Cazimero are my favorites