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All the lyrics are included in the booklet and we get a list of whom plays what on the album. I disagree with Allmusic that only gives it 3/5 and in my opinion this is more a 4/5 release. Ofra Haza 1997 being the final full-length album before Ms Haza's untimely passing 2000. The album has many very nice photographs of Ms Haza. 4/5. Frank Peterson that had helped Sara Brightman reach mainstream success and one can only imagine if this had come to fruition if she had not died at such a young age. Ms Haza had an amazing voice and her vocal skills were some of the best in the business.
i fell in love with ofra and her voice the first time i heard her.my first cd of ofra was desert wind which was given to me as a gift.i couldnt stop playing it.this 1997 album from ofra though is just perfect.i think all the songs are just great and if i had to pick 1 or 2 out which is difficult enough i think they would be "the sixth sense" which to me is the most beautiful song ever made and "no time to hate".from all cds that i own this is the absolute number one of them all.this album will lift you up when down,it may even bring a few tears.if you are not familiar with ofra haza you must buy this album,you will not stop playing it.ofra haza is an angel.she sings like an angel and i wish she was still with us making us happy with her music and songs.I love you ofra haza
Carol King penned this song and I'm so happy Ofra had the opportunity to breathe it new life.Compared to the other Ofra CD I own, titled "DESERT WIND".there's simply NO comparison. If you want to give an ususpecting music lover an unforgettable gift, go and buy this CD for them.Tracklist:01. This happened around the time of Sarah Brightman's "HAREM" CD release in 2003. But now, my search is over because I own this remarkable album. Show Me 02. It's like night & day. Ofra showcased a remarkable, versatile style, unbeatable by far. By word of mouth from my very good friend, Chellie, I've been drawn to Ofra Haza's beautiful music.
The vocals, production & arrangements are genious, from start to finish. I've been playing them in mp3 form, for nearly 5 months straight. I am a fan of Sarah Brightman too, and I agree with another reviewer. From the first moment I played "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND", I was amazed at the way she could make me feel, just by the way she sings.
Of course, all the songs are great.and they have an edgy, European feel, due to Frank Peterson's magic touch. Unfortunately, it was Ofra's last album. Give Me a Sign 11. Ofra by far, beats Natacha Atlas & Sarah Brightman. Since I've discovered Ofra, I don't believe there's another female artist who can meet Ofra's talent standards.
Sixth Sense 05. To sing so beautiful, you have to be born with the talent. I am so happy to have purchased & received this CD today. Amore 03. No Time to Hate 08. If it hadn't been for her untimely death on February 23, 2000, we most likely would've been blessed by an equally stunning follow-up album.My favorite songs are "IM NIN ALU", "SHOW ME" and "YOU". Im Nin Alu-2000 04. You 10.
And of course, Chellie sent me some songs which had me sold. One Day Like I said.this gift is definitely worth every penny and should be in every true music lover's CD collection. Too bad the CD is so short, because I could listen to it all day. You've Got a Friend 09. My Ethiopian Boy 06. Ofra's voice is heartwrenching and she sounds like she's singing past tears. The melodies FIT Ofra's voice & tone perfectly.
It's a small world, because Sarah Brightman's Producer, Frank Peterson, produced this albums as well. And.the songs on this CD are easier to listen to. I had 5 mp3s from this CD and couldn't find more. To those who aren't aware, Ofra Haza is heard on the track "MYSTERIROUS DAYS" on Sarah Brightman's "HAREM" CD. Ahava 07. Here, we're hearing Ofra at her best. These songs are purely "Feel Good" songs, which draw the listener straight to Ofra's heart.
As "DESERT WIND" was very 80's influenced with light keyboards & not much bass."OFRA HAZA" is heavier with a richer sound & more color.
I am truly amazed by the clarity & timbre of her voice, and the ridiculously wonderful control she had over it. Ofra Haza has(or HAD) the most beautiful voice I have ever heard. I have just recently become interested in her music after finding out that it's her voice on that Paula Abdul song I've always liked(My love is for real). The world lost its best singer 4 years ago with Ofra's death.
It is SO sad that she is dead now. Why couldn't it have been Britney Spears or someone other worthless tramp who can't sing. I'm Middle Eastern as well(Egyptian, not Israeli though). I can definitely see it, we have similar features & the same coloring.
No wonder, it was Ofra singing, not Paula(no offense Paula, you're still great). In a way I feel close to her b/c I have been told I resemble her. Truly the voice of an angel. Her singing really does give me chills.
I love to sing along with her when I'm driving, I'm sure many people have gotten a good laugh hearing me belt out Hebrew 80's music. I always thought it was Paula who sang that background part & I wondered why she always sounded so boring in every other song but so good in this one. My favorite song of Ofra's is probably either Im Nin Alu or Gavriel.
It's a shame that she lost her popularity in Germany when this album came out, because if people had given her constant attention, this album would surely have been played more often on the radio. To me this is even better than "Shaday". A great last album for Ofra. This is really a wonderful album. Ofra of course sings well and all her songs are very comforting and heartfelt.
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