My mom happened to be in Hawaii when they celebrated his life and scattered his ashes. It was an incredible sight.

He died at 38 years old on 6/26/97 leaving a wife and daughter. He was an amazing person.

He passed away at age 38. He was 739 pounds at the time he passed. He got the idea for this rendition at 2am and called the studio asking if he could come down and record it before he lost the vibe. He was so polite and nice that they opened up the recording studio and got someone in and this was recorded in one take. His agent was a very close friend who promised him that he would continue to release his music and help support his family. I was there in 2001 and his stuff was EVERYWHERE. Yes, the scene in the water was of his memorial when they poured his ashes into the sea at his favorite beach. ......and he speaks good English because he was from Hawaii. You NEED to check out some of his other music. His voice is absolutely haunting.

IZ has one of the most beautiful voices out there...so soothing and calming

That is how the funeral must look. IZ lives forever!

IZ had such a beautiful voice, it was such a shame to loose him so young. He was only 38 when he died.

This version always makes me think of the series ER. Specifically, a character's final episode. There's also a beautiful rendition by him with "What a Wonderful World" included.

IZ is an inspiration and was loved by all. I was at Makua when they spread his ashes from the Hokule'a. Cars stopped along the 2 lane road leading to Ka'ena bringing traffic to a stand-still. Hundreds of people were wading in the water and hundreds more were on land. A procession of big rigs blew and held their horns echoing through the valley while his ashes were placed into the ocean making it sound as if the State of Hawaii was crying . . . it's a moment I will never forget. An incredible celebration of life for an incredible man!!

Crazy part about this is he recorded this in 1 take he had a special voice RIP

"Over the Rainbow" is the opening song made famous in the classic movie "Wizard of Oz", sung by the wonderful actress Judy Garland. This particular version of it is also one of my favorites. Israel did an amazing job with it, and has now made his version of it a classic also. Sadly, he passed away too young, but as you said, left a beautiful musical legacy. You should find the Wizard of Oz movie (it still appears on cable tv sometimes) and watch it. It is full of memorable music and characters!

the phone rang at a recording studio in Hawaii at 3am...it was Iz and he said he had an idea and could he please come in right then and record it....15 minutes later he showed up and recorded this in one take.....

My nephew’s wife (now) walked down the isle to this song. There was not a dry eye in the place.

This version was included in the movie 50 First Dates. It was a wonderful cover of an already iconic song.

Thank you Mike !! I knew you'de like this - from what I've read IZ was the nicest guy you'de ever meet - I'm glad he's being remembered thanks again for your reaction vid ! You're awesome !

Yes that was a Hawaiian funeral. And yes, he did sadly passed away and an early age. I'm pretty sure it was something related to his weight such as problems with his heart. He also does a cover of what a wonderful world that is really good.

I really enjoy how you focus and listen instead of checking in with the camera. It makes me trust your interpretations and reactions. It's honest.

If you haven't done a reaction yet to Avi Kaplan "Change on the Rise" please do so. This is song really fits with everything going on in the world. By the way Avi was the Bass with Pentatonix

It brings me to tears every time

I play that song when I'm visiting my mother's grave.. Died 58 years on ALS... Life is short.. We should love and laugh more... Peace!

What paradise lost Heaven gained, we will never forget “IZ”

Love from Hawaii thx for checking out the great IZ

This song is off the facing future album, if you like this you'll love the album, just listening to it takes all my stress away or I'll listen to it to start my day. Rip IZ...♡

His last name is pronounced...Kah-mah-kah-vee-voh-oh-lay....But most people just called him Braddah Iz.....

You only truly die when people forget your name

I don't I don't even know but in my opinion this is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard in my life and I'm 55 freaking years old this song is so beautiful this man is so beautiful his voice is so beautiful and it's a damn shame that he didn't get the recognition that he deserves before he died!

Amazing.

It's bc he's not singing but speaking from his soul

I see iz is on other reaction videos now ... Nice !!

As usual, really nice reaction (over a billion views?? wow). React to Pentatonix' "Wizard of Aahs"

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From a pure vocalist standpoint, you wouldn't go wrong reacting to Jeff Buckley's take on Hallelujah. That being said, Iz's take on this is just inspiration. We played this for my sister's funeral 😔

Thank you

If you like Braddah Iz, you should react to "Hawaiian Superman" (it talks about the Polynesian "demigod" Maui, brought into wide popular culture by Moana as played by the Rock) and "Hawaii 78" which talks about the sovereignty of Hawaii and how things have changed.

Me too!🤟😎✌❤

😪RIP angel

You are right Iz speaks pretty good English for an American! Lmao,

You need to check yourself. “He spoke good English.” He is Hawaiian, been a state for 70 years.

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Speaks really good English? While Iz spoke Hawaiian and promoted Hawaiian culture, Hawaii is still a state in the US. Do a KZfaq search on an interview with him. Here's a hint, he speaks English in those too.

I like his version so much more than the famous one. I also like Melissa Manchester's cover. His is my favorite

It's soooo sad to see addiction kill talented young people. What hell that must have been for him. Well i guess he's in heaven singing duets with Karen Carpenter.

Hawaii 78 Bruddah iz

RIP

Hello Mike I'm a new subscriber and I really like your channel, I would like to see you react to Champion by Carrie Underwood featuring Ludacris thankyou

Wonderful song but it is a pity that he did not continue composing !!!!!!!!!

SHOULD CHECK OUT HIS EARLIER WORK HERE ON YOU TUBE. CHECK OUT MAKAHA SONS OF NIIHAU!! MOST IN HAWAIIAN.

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Wait what!? Speaks good English? You do know he is from Hawaii and Hawaii is the 50th state of America right? I know I'm from Hawaii.

Mike .. if you like PERFECT harmonies .. Home free's cover of Crosby Stills and Nash's "helplessly hoping" is way too short - it's one you wished had 4 more verses - it's magical !!

You don't think he wrote this song, do you?