Alan in Iowa wrote: <I was so taken by its charisma and haunting melody that I didn't even realize it was in Hawaiian style, ukulele and all. I finally found the guy's name on NBC programming FAQ's and ordered it online the same night. His name is Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. (Don't ask me to pronounce it!)>
Hi Alan (hey, I'm originally from Iowa too ;-), That's a wonderful take, isn't it! The first I heard it, it was playing on KINK here in Portland at the time the movie Finding Forrester hit the screen. Mike Rich, one of the KINK DJs was the screen writer for that film (along with The Rookie, whichisin now in the theaters, but not as good as FF imho.) so I just knew the music would be great. Lots of Miles Davis and then they tear your heart out with a smile on your face at the same time,playing IK's version of SOTR at the conclusion. One of my favorite movies of the last ten years. BTW, I think that same SOTR version is also in themovie Meet Joe Black. Peace, Penny LAUNCH - Your Yahoo! Music Experience http://launch.yahoo.com
