Saturday, January 30, 2010

Israel Kamakawiwo 'Ole for Ed Burton by Sheila







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I enjoyed contributing to Edward Burton's theme on music. Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole is a Hawaiian Icon. He was always popular in Hawaii but only gained National attention with his rendition of "Over the Rainbow". Go to my blog if you'd like to listen to a more traditional Hawaiian song. This is watercolor.

14 comments:

  1. What a fabulous post his voice is so beautiful, so is your watercolor of him. It's too bad we can't put the video in the moleskins.

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  2. I love this, Sheila! What a wonderful portrait of Israel - he had such a beautiful voice. Thank you.

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  3. Sheila,
    This is a wonderful painting.
    And what a voice.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  4. Such a great idea and a wonderful portrait, Sheila! Nice job with the watercolor too. I so love his voice and that song - just beautiful!

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  5. Sheila , you really captured the warmth and sensitivity of this giant of a man...what a beautiful voice he has.

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  6. Thanks for posting this Sheila. Takes me back to my roots; missing it very, very much. Moreso, because there is so much snow out today. Iz was certainly one in a million.

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  7. Apparently I live under a rock and don't get out much, I've not heard of this singer before today. I know I've heard this rendition of Over the Rainbow, but had not heard of the performer, thank you for sharing. Your watercolor is wonderful, I love that you captured that beautiful smile. Take care, Sheila.

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  8. Great video, and inspired choice for Ed's journal, Sheila. I love the freshness of your watercolor, and the happiness you've captured.

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  10. Great choice Sheila. I love his music. One of my favorites is his "White Sandy Beach of Hawaii". Really great watercolor too!

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  11. What a beautiful tribute, Sheila! I just love that you thought of it and you did such a wonderful job.

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  12. Thanks for making me aware of this man, Sheila, and of what he means to Hawaiians. I hope his example will speak to many people even now that his body has left this world. Your painting is beautiful and honors his memory!

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  13. A sroke of genius to put Ole IZ up for Edward's music theme. And you did a perfect job of capturing IZ in his bubbly persona. He indeed has a beautiful voice and "Over the Rainbow" is so very enjoyable. I'm a little perplexed, though, how you managed to fit him into that little sketchbook...I've heard they issue tsunami warnings when he goes to the beach. ;-)

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