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Recommendations and Comments

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David’s Recommendations (in alphabetical order):

No./Size

Video file name/Comment

1

Ofra Haza - Arbaim (Forty) - [Pestigal 87] - DivXstereo.avi

16.8

Very nice song released only on her Greatest Hits set and even more effective in video form since it was part of a major festival

2

Ofra Haza - Ben Adam Ba'olam - DivXstereo.avi

 

Very beautiful song from her My Soul album.

3

Ofra Haza - Fantasy-02 - Galbi - DivXstereo.avi

21.9

This lively rendition blends the music of East and West.  It might take a  few tries for a new listener to relate to it, but the beat becomes very  infectious after a while.  I also love the bearded old man who gradually gets into the swing of things.

4

Ofra Haza - Galbi [new version] - DivXstereo.avi

9.23

A different version (MTV-style) with a bit stronger beat and even a little bit of English

5

Ofra Haza - Haya Hu Afor - DivXstereo.avi

19.9

Very beautiful song and video.  If I have friends over who have never heard  of Ofra Haza, this is the one I play for them.  They are usually impressed!

6

Ofra Haza - Kol Haneshama (My Soul) - [Siba Lamesiba Show] - DivXstereo.avi

28.3

Title track for the album and a very beautiful song.

7

Ofra Haza - Mata Hari - DivX.avi

12.3

This MTV-style video unfortunately has very poor picture quality due to the  number of times it was copied.  The driving beat is irresistible however.  This song was released only on a single CD which is out of print but  occasionally shows up on eBay and places like that.

8

Ofra Haza - Middle East - DivXstereo.avi

 

A really exciting and impressive video.  I must admit that I did not care  for this song much when I first heard it on CD.  But in the video - Wow, what a difference!  It gets out of synch a bit in places, but this problem was in the original so could not be fixed.

9

Paint Box (Hebrew Version in Stereo)  Dudu Topaz Show & Concept Videos

 

This is truly "beyond rare". This song was in a very limited release on a single CD which is exceedingly rare and we have never found anyone who has it.  It took months even to find an MP3. Now we suddenly have THREE video versions rendered into Hi-Fi Stereo - what a treat! I'd have to give my preference to the concept version.   This song was written for and performed at the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony in Oslo.

10

Ofra Haza - Play On Me - DivXstereo.avi

23.2

Great beat with strong percussion - crank it up!  This song was later  released in English as "Take Me To Paradise".

11

Ofra Haza - This Pain - [Zehu Ze Show] - DivX.avi

27.4

Very lovely ballad that gradually builds in intensity. This song was later released in English as "My Aching Heart" but I like this version even better.  I love both video versions, but would have to give the edge to the  one that is complete.  A glitch in the video half way through does not  affect the sound.

12

Ofra Haza - Walking On [Shavua Tov Show] - DivXstereo.avi

17.5

Catchy beat, Ofra sounds great and looks great - what more could you want?  I love both the Shavua Tov Show version and the Zehu Ze Show version, and it is almost a toss-up between them, but if pressed I'd have to give a slight edge to the Shavua Tov Show version.

Paul’s Recommendations:

Rank/Size

Video Title/Comment

1

Ofra Haza - Kol Haneshama (My Soul) - [Siba Lamesiba Show] - DivXstereo.avi

28.3

Powerful vocals and a moving performance

2

Ofra Haza - Galbi [new version] - DivXstereo.avi

9.23

The only MTV style video to make it on my list.  In general, quick cuts make me dizzy and I’d rather see Ms. Haza in a live performance, but this video is quite nice and less than 10 megs in size, for those who are broadband challenged.

3

Ofra Haza - Jerusalem of Gold - DivXstereo.avi

31.9

Evidence that Ofra Haza was truly an angel among us. Listen to that voice ...

4

Ofra Haza - Lo Dibarnu Od Al Ahava (duet with Gidi Gov) - DivXstereo.avi

21.4

Great chemistry between the two as they sing this song.

5

Ofra Haza - Open Your Cards - [Zehu Ze Show] - DivXstereo.avi

25.2

An odd stage, but Ms. Haza seems so comfortable and happy ... a great way to remember her.

 

Anything from the Dan Shilon show or Amnon Levi Show ... a more mature Ofra Haza seems confident and happy, without relinquishing any of her charm and beauty.

Guest Comments

Name

Comments

jrjones

Video: Women of the World
Of documentary and interviews, this was most informative. They were all too short!

jrjones

Video: Leorech Hayam (Along the Sea)
The video is moving, and this rendition of the song is especially so.

daniel

“Lechulanu Davar Meshutaf" from "Zehu Ze" show
I have never seen Ofra dancing like that, dressed like that, and it really looks like she had the time of her life. She looks so happy (actually, she always did), dancing very nice and funny. I fell in love with this great video - a Purim special.

roi

Fatamorgana & Haven't Talked About Love Yet
Beautiful Songs, amazing performances and a stunningly beautiful Ofra Haza.

david

Ze Yavo Pit'om
This one was not available when I made my favorites list, but I simply have to add it as a top favorite. Really great video - very catchy song, lots of great smiles from Ofra, and I really like the way it handles triple-tracking with a 3-way split screen (makes the video sound much more realistic). Super!

Michal from Poland

Deliver Us - Ofra sings this song in Polish as well!