Ofra Haza 1997 [Extra tracks, Import]

Ofra Haza | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 24, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Import
• Label: Ariola Germany
• ASIN: B000025Q54
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #122,805 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Show Me

2. Amore

3. Im Nin Alu 2000

4. Sixth Sense

5. My Ethiopian Boy

6. Ahava

7. No Time To Hate

8. You've Got A Friend

9. You

10. Give Me A Sign

11. One Day

Editorial Reviews

OFRA HAZA Ofra Haza (Deleted 1997 German 11-track CD including Show Me Amore and Im Nin Alu 2000 complete with picture sleeve)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Now a legend..., March 2, 2000

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nmischel "nmischel" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ofra Haza 1997 (Audio CD)

It is sad that I write this just days after it was announced that Ofra died of AIDS February 23, 2000. What a voice; able to transcend traditional Israeli music, mixing in dance grooves and occassional hard-edged dred (like her work with Sisters of Mercy and Black Dog). Her contribution to the "Prince of Egypt" and "The Governess" soundtracks were nice as well. This, her last released album, showcases her ability to cover all types of genres. There are slow, haunting songs; as well as upbeat, optimistic tunes. If this is to be her last album we hear, it is indeed one that grips your heart (now more than ever)-- because her story-telling really shines through. The words in these songs can really pull at your heart because they are so sentimental, such as in her version of the James Taylor classic "You've Got a Friend." It is unfortunate that we in the States barely realized Ofra's talents. This import truly showcases them and one should obtain it simply because there isn't a lot of stuff out there that we have access to. If you know similar artists, please let me know because now there is a big void missing in my music collection with her gone... My heart goes out to fellow fans and her family; we must stop AIDS soon! {Best bets: Amina and Natacha Atlas, [e-mail]}

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A voice to move you to tears, November 18, 2000

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"dark_sidhe" (Calgary, Alberta Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ofra Haza 1997 (Audio CD)

The impact of losing Ofra Haza on popular music is impossible to gauge... from the direction she was taking in this album, one can only imagine what she might do next. I personally don't care what she died of, it's just tragic.

Both Sarah Brightman and Ofra Haza had the same producer (Frank Peterson, who has worked with Enigma) and the cross-genre classical-pop styling and quality of their voices are not dissimilar. Fan of Sarah Brightman that I am, though, her voice has never literally moved me to tears as Ofra's has. Sometimes it sounds as she is singing past tears herself -- like her throat has closed a tiny bit -- and it's heartwrenching.

I would also like to note that I had a number of her songs on mp3. I liked them so much I'm purchasing the album...

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Very Best Female Vocal CD's of the 1990's, November 9, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Ofra Haza 1997 (Audio CD)

Even though Ofra Haza 1997 was one of her last efforts,
it is one of the best CD's made by this extremely talented
and versatile vocalist. Different in style than the mellow
"Earth," or the excellent, reflective "My Soul,"
it is
dominated by a louder but very tastefully done pop/rock
sound exemplified by the strong electric keyboard presence of the multi-talented co-songwriter Frank Peterson
and melodic support from the London Session Orchestra. All
eleven tracks are very good. Several of the compositions
are superb: "Ahava," "You," and "Give Me a Sign" in particular. The combination of French and English lyrics on "Give Me a Sign" is a delight to hear. Also on this CD
are a new version of her prior hit "Im Nin Alu", and for a change
of pace, the Carol King classic "You've Got
a Friend," which is better executed here than on Carol King's very fine album "Tapestry." "Ofra Haza 1997" is a GEM, one of
the very best of the 1990's.