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OFRA HAZA Kirya (1992 German 9-track CD album including Innocent and Daw Da Hiya picture sleeve)
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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The late great Ofra Haza thrills us with her sonorous voice to superb effect. From the opening song through to the finale in 7/8 time, she soulfully careers her way through this album. Her songs embrace attitudes and opinions from East to West. No Ofra, we will not forsake you, now your strength has ebbed. We will not leave you in the dark. This album is a must for all those who wish to understand the soul of Jewish/Sephardic music. Palatable and pleasurable.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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The late great powerful voice of Ofra enthralls us with this wonderful album from its title track (Kirya) thru to Take 7/8.
Mystery: Every song Ofra sings, she always surprises us with a new vocal arrangement. How did she do it? It's a mystery to me.
Fate: She was the youngest of 9 in her family and fate dealt us with a memorable woman who was born south of Tel Aviv in 1957 and became a world known artist, being nominated for a Grammy.
Love: Everything Ofra did, came from her heart through her beautiful voice and we as fans of Ofra's will never forget her. We loved her.
Rest in Peace our beloved Angel.
Mystery: Every song Ofra sings, she always surprises us with a new vocal arrangement. How did she do it? It's a mystery to me.
Fate: She was the youngest of 9 in her family and fate dealt us with a memorable woman who was born south of Tel Aviv in 1957 and became a world known artist, being nominated for a Grammy.
Love: Everything Ofra did, came from her heart through her beautiful voice and we as fans of Ofra's will never forget her. We loved her.
Rest in Peace our beloved Angel.
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If ever a singer could merit the title of 'Goddess of Song' then Ofra Haza would stand out as she.
Kirya, the Album, was produced with Don Was ( of 'Was Not Was') who wanted to work with Ofra after hearing her in a theatre in Japan. Her sound-checks brought the house to a stand-still. This album was nominated for a Grammy award.
The song 'Kirya', celebrates the city of Jerusalem, the song title is an affectionate colloquial name for the city. This song fuses middle-eastern sounds with western bass/slap bass. Ofra's powerful voice at its mystical best. All of the tracks on this album are powerful and memorable. Most are in English - with some Hebrew sections.
'Innocent - A Requiem for Refugees'. Ofra giving full range to a strong statement. Typically Ofra's style of singing uses her voice as a musical instrument, a legacy of her Yemenite-Jew ancestry.
'Daw da Hiya' features guest narrator Iggy Pop (not Lou Reed as commonly misquoted) is a song about the consequences of extra-marital sex for a woman in an intolerant society. Ofra mimics an accompanying harmonica.
'Trains of No Return' is a fitting lament about those trains of wartime Europe that carried many to their fate.
'Do Not Forsake Me', 'Horashoot', 'Mystery Faith and Love' - all songs that stand on their own merits as justifying buying this album.
This was my first Ofra Haza album - I went on to buy every album of hers that I could.
This is one of Ofra's 'International' albums, primarily in English. To really understand what a phenominal singer she was I recommend buying all of her 'Home' albums too. i.e. those produced in Israel for the home audience. Example 'My Soul' & the three 'Shirey Molodet' albums.
Kirya, the Album, was produced with Don Was ( of 'Was Not Was') who wanted to work with Ofra after hearing her in a theatre in Japan. Her sound-checks brought the house to a stand-still. This album was nominated for a Grammy award.
The song 'Kirya', celebrates the city of Jerusalem, the song title is an affectionate colloquial name for the city. This song fuses middle-eastern sounds with western bass/slap bass. Ofra's powerful voice at its mystical best. All of the tracks on this album are powerful and memorable. Most are in English - with some Hebrew sections.
'Innocent - A Requiem for Refugees'. Ofra giving full range to a strong statement. Typically Ofra's style of singing uses her voice as a musical instrument, a legacy of her Yemenite-Jew ancestry.
'Daw da Hiya' features guest narrator Iggy Pop (not Lou Reed as commonly misquoted) is a song about the consequences of extra-marital sex for a woman in an intolerant society. Ofra mimics an accompanying harmonica.
'Trains of No Return' is a fitting lament about those trains of wartime Europe that carried many to their fate.
'Do Not Forsake Me', 'Horashoot', 'Mystery Faith and Love' - all songs that stand on their own merits as justifying buying this album.
This was my first Ofra Haza album - I went on to buy every album of hers that I could.
This is one of Ofra's 'International' albums, primarily in English. To really understand what a phenominal singer she was I recommend buying all of her 'Home' albums too. i.e. those produced in Israel for the home audience. Example 'My Soul' & the three 'Shirey Molodet' albums.
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ethnic...
...but not quite ethnic enough . Very good Mid-eastern sounds , but not great Mid-Eatern sounds . I will buy more , because I think there will be better from this voice . Read more
Published 12 months ago by ben
good
She sings in Hebrew, Arabic which is nice but when she starts to sing in English that's when you realise it might be a mistake!
Published on 29 Mar 2010 by DMJ MIAH
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