Vocal Coach REACTS - Ofra Haza 'Jerusalem of Gold'

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]

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

[@uVxxdCnt]

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]

You all have very much to be proud of

[@IzzyMatko]

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

[@andrearoseschneider7479]

I am the same but an American jew

[@wattpadsupport3893]

Yes she had the clearest voice I've ever heard

[@shaniyefet1]

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

[@joshuatift4640]

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

[@gmaddocks]

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

[@NerdilyDone]

Ofra Haza had the most beautiful voice in the world.

[@RachelEstherRebecca]

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

[@rachelt101]

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

[@richenuff01]

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

[@user-zs4sd5wp8k]

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.

[@etaithegamer1560]

Jerusalem of gold is literally the best Israeli song ever.

[@shmuelhirsch2069]

This song is among the most beautiful ever created

[@putzgadol]

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

[@reynalarouge7808]

💖

[@richenuff01]

It's truly amazing!

[@cyndianderson7056]

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]

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

[@hgurov]

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]

She sang that song in 18 languages.

[@hgurov]

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

[@AnnekeOosterink]

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]

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

[@shalvadelcastillo903]

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.

[@yamitbeshari4579]

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

[@joshuatift4640]

Did she pass away?

[@caesarzayit2524]

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

[@lovisaleroy8417]

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]

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

[@eurech]

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

[@reynalarouge7808]

@@eurech yes, it stirs the soul.

[@cas2762]

Ofra is truly a legendary singer.

[@scottm.gimple6816]

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

[@piotrkowalski451]

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

[@Karen-dk1ec]

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.

[@RachelKaplanMini]

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.

[@darlanahernandez4052]

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

[@likeaflower7427]

she was amazing

[@royestondsouza6753]

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!!!

[@alperyesilyemis697]

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

[@JoMarieM]

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!

[@userWWG1WGA]

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

[@DaveKaramazov]

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

[@MarkMerkesh]

Such a polite reaction to my favorite song

[@asafg8547]

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

[@aliasesableable]

she is the best singer of all time

[@Alexanderpaal67]

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

[@Patrick15118]

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

[@tommypais5398]

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

[@elenaspektor4404]

Thank you for reaction to Ofra Haza 👍❤

[@expertvocalcoach5712]

this was a live performance!

[@user-hh7jy3nc1l]

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

[@Rosannasfriend]

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]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerusalem_of_Gold

[@slh6]

Great reaction!! A lot of love from Jerusalem!

[@putzgadol]

Niflah

[@tatewakinew]

You looked positively mesmerized in acapella portion.

[@RavenSutcliffe]

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]

i agree

[@williamchristian8705]

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.

[@einavjo]

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

[@Suz242]

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.

[@deleted72636]

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

[@yanyanc20]

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...

[@sagedeil6654]

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 👍

[@boominem8177]

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

[@37goodvibes]

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.

[@buckluddi4450]

Yay Ofra Haza! One of my favorite vocalists

[@disuyetty501]

Graceful

[@nunyabiz6925]

She was the best singer. Singing with the angels now

[@user-uk7nw4qs4t]

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

[@MarysiaKosowski]

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.

[@Karen-dk1ec]

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.

[@eurech]

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

[@lioronf]

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..

[@eddiebrune8209]

To hear and to cry!!!!!

[@mish_m7619]

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.

[@sefafefa]

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".

[@salRL-eb3zc]

Thanks , toda raba!

[@udifrige]

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

[@jeffwellman8347]

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

[@maayan5817]

תמיד שאני שומעת את הקול שלה אני מרגישה בטוחה

[@mynameis2951]

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

[@joshuatift4640]

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

[@dovbarleib3256]

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

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

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]

Her husband Doron gave it to her.

[@creativewriter3887]

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.

[@liatush21]

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

[@barbarapoe3825]

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

[@henryigbuhay443]

Yes ofra haza is singing in this song in Hebrew

[@awarland65]

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

[@yn4601]

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.

[@Laura-ge2sp]

Thank you Ken for this!!

[@selina5598]

The best version to exist

[@World-2234]

Wow amizing voice she’s ❤I’m crying

[@bloodsling]

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.

[@tycoo7]

Shivers 🤩

[@Shroo0oomz]

Listen to Love song by Ofra Haza

[@Karen-dk1ec]

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.

[@Emilie-one]

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.

[@kf9346]

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.

[@richenuff01]

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

[@yuvalkonsker3118]

love ofra haza

[@jaimemaldonadotorres6474]

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

[@dovbarleib3256]

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.

[@rpvee]

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!

[@Dave-oi2gg]

RIP Ofra Haza

[@meirifrach8937]

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 🙂

[@arktana]

Great video , singer and song!

[@ingrid_914]

Shalom Israël ❤️

[@smilylaugh_0]

Shalom 🖐

[@user-ec2uk9qz9m]

Hallo hvordan er du det?

[@trump2024deport]

Amazing vocal

[@linusfotograf]

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

[@trespire]

Jerusalem of gold, of copper and of light.

[@kobishami6917]

Ofra Have you been or have you had a dream

[@MsSambaNow]

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.

[@ShlomoWalfish]

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

[@andrearoseschneider7479]

I too fell in love with her music. Look at other songs.

[@loslobos4053]

goose bumps

[@pototokayman]

If you can do Ofra haza Love song

[@gili41]

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

[@ronda.8624]

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

[@ThiefsSlaughter]

Those reverbs make sense with the lyrics

[@dogendorf]

18:00 19-05-2023 Shivers indeed are sweet blessings from the Lord. Grateful for your insights. Wishes for your great success. Shalom❤