Vocal Coach REACTS - Ofra Haza 'Jerusalem of Gold'

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Vocal Coach REACTS - Ofra Haza 'Jerusalem of Gold'

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4 жыл бұрын

Ofra Haza was a beautiful singer with a pure bell like tone and incredible control! A powerful performance of this emotional song.
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Ofra Haza was a Yemenite-Israeli singer who gained a lot of international success in the 80s and 90s. She was often called 'the Israeli Madonna' or 'The Goddess of the East' and was highly praised for her voice.
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@lirazay13 3 жыл бұрын

I’m Israeli and Jewish and every time I’m hearing this song I get chills

@uVxxdCnt Жыл бұрын

I'm a Greek orthodox Christian and practicing on a few of her songs and I can tell her technique is hard to follow. What a voice had she been!

@kidfox3971 Жыл бұрын

You all have very much to be proud of

@IzzyMatko Жыл бұрын

I'm Croat and Christian but I get chill as well ...miss her so much 😢

@andrearoseschneider7479 Ай бұрын

I am the same but an American jew

@gmaddocks 2 жыл бұрын

The late Ofra Haza was a true treasure not just of Israel but of the world.

@hgurov 4 жыл бұрын

Well, this is unexpected... As an Israeli I am not used to peolle reacting to this. Also, small note on the guttural sounds: Ofra was of Jewish-Yemenite decent. And so her CH/KH sound sometimes has a different sound, like waaay back in the throat. As opposed to modern Hebrew CH/KH, it might sound much harsher OR softer, depending on the speaker/singe.r By the way, she also sang in the English (and Hebrew) versions of Disney's Prince of Egypt OST. Love the reactions.

@scottm.gimple6816 4 жыл бұрын

She sang that song in 18 languages.

@hgurov 4 жыл бұрын

@@scottm.gimple6816 cool stuff. Thanks for the correction.

@AnnekeOosterink 3 жыл бұрын

To me that song was the highlight of the music of that movie (with the passage through the sea on the second place). If I want a good cry I go to that song.

@ilanaornellas5216 3 жыл бұрын

A beautiful woman and a stunningly beautiful voice! This song is so emotional!

@shalvadelcastillo903 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not a Sabra, but still an Israeli and I agree with your sentiments. I’ve also noticed that Sephardi Jews also are really able to vocalize the letter ayin in such a lovely way.

@wattpadsupport3893 4 жыл бұрын

Yes she had the clearest voice I've ever heard

@NerdilyDone 3 жыл бұрын

Ofra Haza had the most beautiful voice in the world.

@RachelEstherRebecca 2 ай бұрын

totally Agree. Also i think it's natural. if i m not mistaken she never took vocal instructions or lessons.

@shaniyefet1 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you for showing her so much love and respect. She means a lot to a lot of people. RIP ofrah 😔

@joshuatift4640 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I didn’t even know she passed away I was so much in love with her voice. My rabbi told me that they almost made this song into the national anthem years ago

@etaithegamer1560 3 жыл бұрын

Jerusalem of gold is literally the best Israeli song ever.

@rachelt101 3 жыл бұрын

I loved Ofra's voice on the Prince of Egypt soundtrack 👌

@richenuff01 3 жыл бұрын

I agree...Ofra Haza showed the other artists how it's done.

@shmuelhirsch2069 4 жыл бұрын

This song is among the most beautiful ever created

@putzgadol 3 жыл бұрын

Naomi Shemer admitted that she accidentally stole this melody from a Basque melody.

@reynalarouge7808 3 жыл бұрын

💖

@richenuff01 3 жыл бұрын

It's truly amazing!

@cyndianderson7056 3 жыл бұрын

It is. I'm not Jewish....I'm of Polish/Catholic lineage.....but this music is absolutely beautiful. I've discovered Jewish music recently and it gets me right in the soul.

@creativewriter3887 2 жыл бұрын

Yes.. Ofra took this into the stratosphere!! This song is on par with her version of "Im Nin Alu" and "Deliver Us"

@user-zs4sd5wp8k 3 жыл бұрын

Ofra is the love of my childhood growing up in Israel. We were shocked when she died.. She was ashamed of her illness and didn't want anyone to know. It was an unnecessary death of a true artistic legend and a beautiful woman both inside and out.

@yamitbeshari4579 4 жыл бұрын

As an Israeli I thank you for this video Ofra haza was a legend

@joshuatift4640 3 жыл бұрын

Did she pass away?

@caesarzayit2524 3 жыл бұрын

@@joshuatift4640 Yep, “aids-related pneumonia” she’s resting now! :,(

@lovisaleroy8417 4 жыл бұрын

You should listen to more of her. She was incredibly versatile. She did everything from pop to jazz, folk, metal, and was on countless of musicals including the Prince of Egypt and The King and I. She also had a vocal range of 4 octaves.

@deed5811 4 жыл бұрын

Ofra did a great cover of Led Zeppelin's Kashmir too.

@eurech 4 жыл бұрын

@@deed5811 That is such a haunting cover oh my God.

@reynalarouge7808 3 жыл бұрын

@@eurech yes, it stirs the soul.

@tommypais5398 2 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace Neomi Shemer, Greatest female poet of Israel Wrote many good songs just like this. The lyrics are mind blowing ..if you speak hebrew that is. And the late and great Ofra Haza! She was the best and also Yardena Arazi

@piotrkowalski451 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah,Ofra Haza.Beautiful voice,tragic death-sad story. But her art and her music lives on.

@Karen-dk1ec 2 жыл бұрын

Ofra's boyfriend gave her AIDS which was the cause of her untimely death. Israel lost a national treasure, but her music will live in the Israeli & Jewish heat forever. Also, other people who feel an affinity to Hebrew and the Jewish culture.

@JoMarieM 3 жыл бұрын

Ofra Haza was the greatest singer this world has ever seen, IMO, and although she sang many wonderful songs throughout her life, some in English, German, French and Arabic in addition to her native Hebrew -- this song was her masterpiece. She was a truly incredible performer, and a beautiful woman inside and out. Sadly, she is no longer with us -- she passed away on February 23, 2000 -- but her beautiful music lives on!

@asafg8547 3 жыл бұрын

Ofra Haza RIP was one of the best Israeli singers... God bless her soul.

@aliasesableable 2 жыл бұрын

she is the best singer of all time

@RachelKaplanMini 3 жыл бұрын

If you ever saw Prince of Egypt she was the singer who sang “Deliver Us” at the beginning of the movie. She was the voice of Yocheved as well.

@userWWG1WGA 3 жыл бұрын

This is actually life performance audio The audio was token from a life performance. You can find the live performance in KZfaq

@darlanahernandez4052 2 жыл бұрын

She had one of the most beautiful voices on the planet .

@user-uk7nw4qs4t 3 жыл бұрын

אין אף זמר או זמרת בעולם ובישראל שהיה שר את זה יותר יפה ממנה.

@cas2762 3 жыл бұрын

Ofra is truly a legendary singer.

@user-hh7jy3nc1l 3 жыл бұрын

The deceased Ofra Haza is one of the singers with the perfect voice that the world has won and she managed to become world famous with the hit Im Nin'Alu

@Patrick15118 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful song and she was a very beautiful woman....just amazing!!! My love to Israel!!

@yanyanc20 3 жыл бұрын

This is from a live preference!!! That's her pure voice, she was an angel! BTW you're right about Hebrew being a bit "nasal" especially letters like L D B P...

@dovbarleib3256 2 жыл бұрын

Recording is from April or May of 1998, the 50th Anniversary of Israel becoming a Modern country.

@royestondsouza6753 3 жыл бұрын

Ofra Haza is a beautiful soul. Loved her back then....still love her today. A pure and beautiful voice from a beautiful woman.....love you Ofra. Rest in peace!!!! U didnt have to die that way.....sad!!!

@RavenSutcliffe 3 жыл бұрын

I swear this song is the second-closest thing I've ever come the feeling of hearing His voice through someone else (the first was my first service). I think if her voice had been any closer to the Divine she would have made regular human ears explode

@37goodvibes 2 жыл бұрын

i agree

@alperyesilyemis697 2 жыл бұрын

As a big fan of her since 1988, i have never heard a voice like her. ❤️🙏👏👍

@einavjo 3 жыл бұрын

She sings Deliver us- from the movie prince of Egypt. Listen to it

@williamchristian8705 2 жыл бұрын

In the 80’s I heard her song ‘Galbi’ (heart). I was shocked. I thought I have never heard such a beautiful voice. And the backing music had me in awe. Ofra was actually born in Yemen. Many of her songs were of Yemenite origins.

@yn4601 2 жыл бұрын

Audiowise-not only this recording was of a live performance (Israel's independence day central ceremony), but also took place in an open site, not even a proper (outdoor) music theater. That is why there were all sorts of unclear sounds. I don't think it is about the sound engineering capabilities. Besides that, and the most important thing is that Ofra Haza was a world class singer ,who could shook one's soul with her tiny bell-like fast vibrato . Beyond amazing.

@MarysiaKosowski 2 жыл бұрын

Ofra Haza is my favorite singer and this song is one of her very best. I'm so glad you enjoyed listening to it. :) If I had to pick a favorite, it's probably the medley "Tzur Menati/Sei Yona/Sapri Tamah" from her album Yemenite Songs. The entire Yemenite Songs album and the Kirya album are her best works in my opinion.

@likeaflower7427 4 жыл бұрын

she was amazing

@expertvocalcoach5712 3 жыл бұрын

this was a live performance!

@sagedeil6654 3 жыл бұрын

Ofra Chaza had an exceptional outstanding voice. When she was singing live she blew the audience away, regardless of what she sang. Shes one of a kind. Unfortunately, we lost this amazing innocent lady on February 2000 due to HIV complications. As many other posted here, Ofra sang the Walt Disney soundtrack "deliver us" in many languages. I miss Ofra since the day she died and still listening to her music every once in a while. I loved your reaction very much 👍

@scottm.gimple6816 4 жыл бұрын

She is my favorite singer.. thank you for listening to her.. peace..

@DavidinMiami 3 жыл бұрын

Ofra Haza! Without a doubt one of the purest, clearest, soul-stirring voices I have ever heard-yes!!

@lioronf 3 жыл бұрын

Ofra (RIP) the amazing Israeli singer...wait until you hear this beautiful Israeli classic song she renewed..Latet (To Give). Can't wait for your reaction..

@maayan5817 3 жыл бұрын

תמיד שאני שומעת את הקול שלה אני מרגישה בטוחה

@deleted72636 2 жыл бұрын

Her voice brings me back to my childhood movie the Prince of Egypt.

@Karen-dk1ec 2 жыл бұрын

An angelic, pure voice of God. A true gift & blessing to all. Hebrew is the oldest sacred language, and the sound resonates with incredible power. I enjoyed your analysis.

@MarkMerkesh 2 жыл бұрын

Such a polite reaction to my favorite song

@Rosannasfriend 4 жыл бұрын

The way that she held that note without losing the quality of it. I’ve always been partial to sustained notes without vibrato anyway. But the clarity of it…? And I love the melisma that she was doing right after. Such a talented lady. And I feel the emotion of this song without really understanding what it’s about.

@reddragonready 4 жыл бұрын

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerusalem_of_Gold

@slh6 3 жыл бұрын

Great reaction!! A lot of love from Jerusalem!

@putzgadol 3 жыл бұрын

Niflah

@elenaspektor4404 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for reaction to Ofra Haza 👍❤

@Karen-dk1ec 2 жыл бұрын

Ken, I think she grabbed your attention immediately because you heard the vibrational power of God through her perfect singing voice. In the Jewish Kabbalah, we believe the Hebrew letters were part of creation. The sacred power of Hebrew is experienced through Ofra's voice.

@Alexanderpaal67 Жыл бұрын

No words can express such beauty…. Angel voice ❤ R.I.P

@tatewakinew 2 жыл бұрын

You looked positively mesmerized in acapella portion.

@boominem8177 3 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic voice. I know Israel has many great vocal talent. I wish I could hear their performances more!

@ingovonderluhe2174 4 жыл бұрын

WOW!...i think its the first reaction i have ever seen about the amazing Queen Ofra......such a tragedy,how she died (AIDS,Bood Donation,Blood Poisoning,Infected Syringe) just before she became a world wide Superstar.Check out her popular Songs like "Im Nin'Alu" & "Galbi" ( Traditional & Pop Version).She even did a Duett with THE SISTERS OF MERCY : TEMPLE OF LOVE!.......a perfect mixture between Optic and Talent......we wont ever forget you !

@royestondsouza6753 3 жыл бұрын

Her husband Doron gave it to her.

@sefafefa 3 жыл бұрын

She was in "Prince of Egypt" animated film, she was yocheved, Moses's mom. Try searching for it, it's beautiful! She sings "deliver us".

@henryigbuhay443 3 жыл бұрын

Yes ofra haza is singing in this song in Hebrew

@Shroo0oomz 3 жыл бұрын

Listen to Love song by Ofra Haza

@nunyabiz6925 3 жыл бұрын

She was the best singer. Singing with the angels now

@creativewriter3887 2 жыл бұрын

She really came into her own in the 80s... in the beginning of her career, she was very nasally but then when she developed her solo career and extended her international repertoire, she came into her own voice and became THE voice, where you immediately recognize her.. :) It's so sad she was taken too early.

@37goodvibes 2 жыл бұрын

Ofra is incredible. Her voice is so beautiful and that is without any digital corrections - i believe you're listening to a live performance. (you can listen to her early work to understand the amazing talent she was). Her voice, as angelic as it was, only second her beautiful personality and grace. Loved her, love her, will love her forever.

@dovbarleib3256 2 жыл бұрын

There are 4 guttural consonants in Hebrew (Chet, Ayin, Reish, and Hey). Chet and Ayin are grouped together grammatically. Reish and Hey are also grouped together. Some would say the Soft Khaf is also guttural.

@kf9346 Жыл бұрын

It's not onlt that she's singing in Hebrew, she wasn't just an Israeli singer, she was a Yemnini-Israeli singer who championed her heritage. She sings is an expert in the Mizrahi/Arab style of singing the nasal, the trills, the wails... just stunning.

@joshuatift4640 3 жыл бұрын

I love this song in Hebrew once I heard it I was head over heels for this song

@disuyetty501 3 жыл бұрын

Graceful

@udifrige 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ken for doing this video. To me Ofra haza is the number one singer in the world with the voice of an angel

@richenuff01 3 жыл бұрын

I've read that the late great Ofra Haza had the perfect mezzo soprano.

@eddiebrune8209 2 жыл бұрын

To hear and to cry!!!!!

@buckluddi4450 4 жыл бұрын

Yay Ofra Haza! One of my favorite vocalists

@barbarapoe3825 3 жыл бұрын

You have to listen Love song. Her voice is out of the world

@eurech 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. Ofra was phenomenal. Looking forward to more reactions 🙏

@bloodsling Жыл бұрын

Not sure where I first heard her voice,probably The Sisters of Mercy- "Temple of Love",was instantly smitten with the clarity and tone,dripping with emotion like nothing else I'd heard till that point or since. Her work on the Prince of Egypt soundtrack is sublime. She was robbed of a long and wonderful life.

@Suz242 3 жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard. I can remember the first time I hearing her music, and I could never forget her.

@mish_m7619 3 жыл бұрын

Great reaction video, thank you. well done. Ofra Haza is the most pure amazing singer I have ever heard among just a few others. what a god given blessing she was to the world.

@salRL-eb3zc 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks , toda raba!

@liatush21 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for reminding me how pure, angelic and talented she was. I realy enjoyed your review! You have a very relaxing personality :)

@MossadCommentary Жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful songs ever. Ofra was a once in a lifetime phenomenon

@jeffwellman8347 Жыл бұрын

She had such a wonderful voice. May her memory be a blessing.

@linusfotograf 3 жыл бұрын

Have a listen to The Sisters of Mercy feat. Ofra Haza: Temple of Love

@Laura-ge2sp 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ken for this!!

@selina5598 Жыл бұрын

The best version to exist

@awarland65 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this reaction of YES Angelic voice and such beautiful song ❤ Greetings from Norway ❤

@tycoo7 3 жыл бұрын

Shivers 🤩

@World-2234 Жыл бұрын

Wow amizing voice she’s ❤I’m crying

@jaimemaldonadotorres6474 3 жыл бұрын

Una de las voces más hermosas, que he escuchado en mi vida, un deleite para él alma .

@Dave-oi2gg 3 жыл бұрын

RIP Ofra Haza

@Emilie-one Жыл бұрын

This song always makes me cry. Her voice is beautiful and this song always chokes me up and tears flow. ❤thank you for reacting to her.

@kobishami6917 2 жыл бұрын

Ofra Have you been or have you had a dream

@ingrid_914 3 жыл бұрын

Shalom Israël ❤️

@smilylaugh_0 3 жыл бұрын

Shalom 🖐

@user-ec2uk9qz9m 3 жыл бұрын

Hallo hvordan er du det?

@yuvalkonsker3118 3 жыл бұрын

love ofra haza

@pototokayman 3 жыл бұрын

If you can do Ofra haza Love song

@martincohen2737 2 жыл бұрын

Please you appreciate a beautiful singer, voice and song. You can check Ofra singing Jerusalem of Gold with the picture of the fluttering Israeli flag. You can follow the Hebrew words and translation in English. Very special words with deep meaning especially for Jewish people in praise of the city of Jerusalem This song became an anthem of hope during the 6Day War in 1967. It is an emotional song for the eternal capital A tragic ending to such a beautiful person , absolute tragedy

@rpvee 4 жыл бұрын

Great reaction! Welcome to the musical world of Ofra. As someone else said, she used her voice in countless genres, so I’m excited to see you explore more of her stuff! Also, your own voice at 9:08 sounded great too and made me want to hear your own take on this song!

@gili41 3 жыл бұрын

Well, ofra is the best singer ever lived in israel, she is a god here

@ronda.8624 2 жыл бұрын

I recommend a Spanish singer, her name is Diana with the song "sola" in Salamanca. She is a very versatile singer who sings different musical styles. Mixing in this song I recommend you arabic influences with pop with some incredible melismas I think you will like it. Greetings from Spain

@BreakerOvTheBlackWinds 4 жыл бұрын

I suggest for a great metal vocal performance, checking out Dir en Grey. Kyo, is their vocalist. Hes among the most versatile and avante garde vocalists I have EVER heard and changed the way i think about vocals. For my suggestion, i reccomend Dir en Grey- Macabre (LIVE) I believe the year is 2012/2013.

@shalvadelcastillo903 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a very middle eastern style of music. Not just Hebrew. It’s just beautiful

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@meirifrach8937 4 ай бұрын

The greatest singer in IL, the greatest song in IL. A lot of people in IL would love that this song will be the national anthem. Thank you for highly profesional and warm reaction 🙂

@MsSambaNow Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for reviewing Ofra Haza's voice. I just found out about her, way too late, but thoroughly enthralled by her beautiful voice.

@arktana 3 жыл бұрын

Great video , singer and song!

@luisabugnolo3496 4 жыл бұрын

Ofra Haza ha partecipato in Italia al festival di Sanremo in coppia Con Raf con la canzone oggi un Dio non ho. A me piaceva molto, peccato che ci ha lasciati troppo presto.

@eranbenmohse6019 3 жыл бұрын

Try more of her.. "Kirya"

@ShlomoWalfish 2 ай бұрын

Great review, i think Ofra Haza was the greatest female vocalist to have been recorded. A very special soul.

@kobishami6917 2 ай бұрын

The song "Jerusalem of Gold" written by Naomi Shemer to the tune of Baski has had many cover versions Ofra Haza's version was recorded especially for the Jubilee Bells ceremony Pa'amoney Hayovel On the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel in April 1998 The State of Israel was established in May 1948 Ofra said in retrospect that she was cold during the recording and yet in her opinion and in the opinion of many, the cover was perfect May you rest in heaven dear Ofra